Reimagining Black Health

Physical health isn’t just about working out or eating clean—it’s about alignment. In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover sits down with Christopher Williams and Dr. Maurice Hinson to unpack what physical wellbeing really means—and why so many of us are missing the bigger picture. Christopher shares his powerful story of surviving four heart attacks and cancer, desp...

Chronic disease isn’t just something people have —it’s something they live with every day. In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover explores how conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer shape not just physical health, but daily routines, relationships, mental wellbeing, and the aging process. Joined by Dr. Ahunna Freeman, a community pharmacist and en...

In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover leads an honest and layered conversation about Black men’s health—what it means, what gets in the way, and what it takes to move from survival to thriving. For many Black men, health is shaped by more than just individual choices. It’s influenced by history, identity, societal pressure, and lived experience. From mental health...

Women’s health is often reduced to symptoms and quick fixes. But for many Black women, the reality is far more complex. In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover explores what it really means to care for our bodies in a system that often overlooks, dismisses, or misunderstands our experiences. From heavy periods and fibroids to major decisions like hysterectomy, the co...

What does intellectual wellbeing really mean... especially in Black communities? In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover explores the dimension of intellectual wellbeing — not just as academic achievement, but as imagination, critical thinking, cultural knowledge, spiritual insight, and the confidence to claim our brilliance. She’s joined by Dr. Dawn N. Hicks Tafari,...

What if the air you breathe, the water you drink, and even the pots in your kitchen are shaping your health more than you realize? In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , host Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover sits down with Dr. Kristin Motley, Health Commissioner for the City of Chester, PA, and Dr. Kendra B. McDow, Medical Officer for the School District of Philadelphia, to unpack how environmental...

What does spiritual wellbeing really mean—beyond church walls, social media platitudes, or “positive vibes only”? In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover explores spiritual wellbeing as a lived, relational practice rooted in meaning, purpose, connection, and care. Joined by Dorothy McGuire , pastor and retired registered nurse, and Jacqueline Mattis , researcher and...

Financial wellbeing isn’t just about how much money you make — it’s about stability, security, and freedom of choice. In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover explores the dimension of financial wellbeing , examining what it truly means for Black individuals and families to move from surviving to thriving. Guests Stephanie Yates , Executive Director of the UAB Regions...

Emotional wellbeing is more than “being okay.” It’s about how we process stress, set boundaries, heal generational trauma, and find peace in a world that often demands constant resilience from Black communities. In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover explores the dimension of emotional wellbeing and why it’s foundational to thriving, not just surviving. She’s joined...

Grinding isn’t wellness — and rest isn’t laziness. In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover explores the dimension of occupational wellbeing , asking what it truly means for Black people to thrive in the spaces where we work, lead, create, and care for others. Guests Kelsie Bonaparte and Dr. Monique Johnson join the conversation for a grounded, honest look at how hust...

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling — it’s a public health crisis. In this episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover digs into the dimension of social wellbeing , exploring why real connection is as vital to our health as sleep, nutrition, and movement. Guests Michele Paul , creator of Let’s Get Social Raleigh and founder of the Adult Recess movement, and Chelsey Reese , therapist...

What does it mean to be truly well — not just free from illness, but whole, joyful, and liberated? In this premiere episode of Reimagining Black Health , Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover brings together a dynamic panel — physician and activist Dr. L. Toni Lewis , wellness advocate Jerica Robinson , and trainer Antoine Hudson — to unpack how health extends beyond numbers on a chart. Together, they explore...