The HPP Podcast

Hello and welcome to the HPP Podcast! My name is Arden Castle, and I will be your host through each week's episode where we feature board members, authors, the editor in chief, and more– all from the one and only Health Promotion Practice Journal. HPP is one of the Society for Public Health Education 's three journals, and it is published by SAGE Journals . Our journal is dedicated to the art and...

In this episode, Arden talks to Frank Strona, the Deputy Editor at Health Promotion Practice Journal. He discusses his background in emerging technology and the lessons he has learned from working in tech. He urges just to ask ourselves what is the call to action? He offers lessons learned from HPP's social media growth, and he closes by sharing what being on the HPP Editorial Board gives back to...

In this episode, five of HPP's past interns talk about their time and experiences with HPP. From paving the way, to refining existing systems, the interns affirmed their love for public health and the power of partnerships. Their hard work and passion is evident from the first time you hear them speak. Melissa, Vanessa, Shannon, Ashlyn, and Gabriela provide a generational perspective– from the fir...

In this episode, Dr. Chen explains the similarities and differences of human-centered design and community-based participatory research. She also discusses the five instrumental strategies from her paper. This episode involves the article titled " Enhancing Community-Based Participatory Research Through Human-Centered Design Strategies " by Elizabeth Chen, MPH, Cristina Leos, MSPH, Sarah D. Kowitt...

In this episode, Arden is in conversation with Frank Strona, an HPP Editorial Board member. Frank talks about his 35+ years of experience in the sexual health field and his transition to the national response for COVID. He reminds us that it is never too late to go back to school and to challenge ourselves with new opportunities. He ends the episode by reflecting on HPP’s supplemental issues, the...

In this episode, Arden is in conversation with Stephanie A. Dopson, ScD, MSW, MPH. Stephanie is currently the Ebola Response Chief of Staff and has worked with state and local public health departments on public emergency preparedness and response since the 2001 Anthrax attacks in New York and New Jersey. Upon reflecting on her 20-year career in emergency preparedness and response, she discusses t...

In this episode, Dr. Chen discusses the need for decolonizing design thinking and creating relationships with community members prior to creating solutions. She reminds us to check our assumptions about the communities that we want to make solutions with. The episode covers the article titled " Enhancing Community-Based Participatory Research Through Human-Centered Design Strategies " by Elizabeth...

Dr. Wright reiterates the need for public health professionals to meet the community where they are. Her future research will continue to look at systems, like neighborhoods, that influence health in Black communities. This episode is also available on Youtube . This episode discusses the article titled " Pastors’ Perceptions of the Black Church’s Role in Teen Pregnancy Prevention " by LaNita S. W...

Dr. Lee explains the gaps in LGBTQ tobacco research and his desire to try a different approach that would look at the role of the environment on behavior. This episode is also available on Youtube . This episode discusses the article titled " Perceived Importance of Health Concerns Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adults in a National, Probability-Based Phone Survey, 2017 " by Marcell...

Dr. Srivastav and her colleague Michael Shirley discuss the implementation of the Empower Action Model in South Carolina. They explain their goals for the field and for their research, as well as how to apply the model in different settings. You can also watch this episode on Youtube . This episode talks about " The Empower Action Model: A Framework for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experience...

In this episode, Dr. Mahaffey discusses his research goals for HIV interventions among Black communities. His paper can help teach about feasibility testing and being adaptable, and he notes the way COVID "pulled back the curtain" on health disparities. The article mentioned is " Evaluating the Feasibility of Implementing an HIV Prevention Intervention for Incarcerated African American Men- Lesson...

In this episode, Arden Castle is in Conversation with Cynthia Begay, MPH, who explains the programming that Tribes are currently doing to address smoking. Cynthia warns against "helicopter research" and reiterates the need for long-term relationships with Tribal communities. This episode is also available on Youtube . The article is titled "Cigarette and E-Cigarette Retail Marketing on and Near Ca...

In this episode, Dr. Lourdes Rodríguez talks to four authors of articles in the Arts in Public Health special supplement. Dr. Heang Rubin and Cynthia Woo talk about their work with the Pao Arts Center, and Rabbi Nancy Epstein and Anne Bluethenthal talk about the Skywatchers program. The group discusses the ways in which their teams bridged differences in disciplinary language, and they all share s...

In this episode of “People, Power, and Photovoice,” guest co-editor Dr. Robin Evans-Agnew is in conversation with Dr. Jean Breny and Dr. Claudia Mitchell. They discuss how they use PhotoVoice in their classrooms and the idea of "speaking back." They also reflect on their methods of facilitation, as well as co-creating reality.

In this episode, Arden Castle is in conversation with Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz, Leo Kattari, and Lisa Carlson to celebrate PRIDE month and the 20 year anniversary of Health Promotion Practice’s first LGBTQ+ article. They talk about their unique perspectives, bringing their authentic selves to their work, visibility, and the past and future of writing about LGBTQ+ topics. Their stories are intertw...

In this episode, Jeffrey Pufahl and Camilo Reina-Munoz talk about co-directing Theatre Connect, an LGBTQQ youth theatre program. They were joined by Hannah Bayne, a mental health counselor, and Cai Husband, a peer mentor. They discuss the origin of Theatre Connect, Baim’s drama spiral, and the need to create a fun space for teens to explore their identities. This episode covers the article “ Theat...

Dr. Wright discusses the findings of her paper, including pastor's perceptions of the limitations to implementing a program. She also explains the role of the Black Church and different systems at play in Black communities. You can also enjoy this episode on Youtube . The episode talks about the article " Pastors' Perceptions of the Black Church’s Role in Teen Pregnancy Prevention " by LaNita S. W...

In this episode, Shanaé Burch and Dr. Ryan Petteway talk about the appraisal, review, and valuation of art in public health. They reference the artists that have inspired them, and they discuss the colonialization of art. Art has always involved public health, but they encourage us to wonder what public health will look like as art moves in from the margins. This episode references the article " P...

Dr. Lee discusses the findings of his paper and meeting the community where they are. He explains that the LGBTQ community and researchers did not identify the same health risks and how to reconcile these differences to prevent more disparities. You can also enjoy this episode on Youtube . The episode involves the article " Perceived Importance of Health Concerns Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and...

In this episode of “People, Power, and Photovoice,” guest co-editors Bob Strack and Robin Evans-Agnew are in conversation with Jody Early and Victoria Sanchez. Navigating the power balances within applications of photovoice are central to how one carries out a photovoice effort. Our guests this week remind us of the constant flux of negotiation and attention to power within our work and our need f...

Cynthia Begay, MPH, discusses the findings of her paper and the difference between cultural uses of tobacco and big industry marketing. She reminds us that a crucial part of understanding tobacco use and policy is respecting Tribal sovereignty. This interview is also available to watch on Youtube . The article is titled "Cigarette and E-Cigarette Retail Marketing on and Near California Tribal Land...

Dr. Mahaffey talks through the revisions needed to implement REMAS-CA in a prison. He emphasizes the need for research to be done with, rather than to, a community. He is the first author on the article " Evaluating the Feasibility of Implementing an HIV Prevention Intervention for Incarcerated African American Men- Lessons Learned From a Pilot Study " in Health Promotion Practice Journal. A...

In this episode, guest host Dr. Jill Sonke is in conversation with four authors from HPP's Arts Supplement. They talk about how art has a key role at the heart of what public health is trying to do, go beyond the physical benefits of dance, and elevate cultural kitchens. This metaphor sparks a deep conversation the validity of art and its ability to build trust with communities. Dr. Sonke is in co...

In this podcast, Bob Strack and Robin Evans-Agnew interview one of the unsung heroes of health promotion practice. Physician-savant Roy Shaffer tells us his story of how he became motivated by his work with marginalized populations as a bush-doctor in Kenya to develop one of the first community-health-worker (CHW) programs to provide education and reliable data collection in hard to reach communit...

In this episode, guest host Dr. Melissa Valerio is in conversation with Dr. Christina Welter. They discuss precarious work and what the UIC Center for Healthy Work is doing to promote healthier working conditions. Dr. Welter explains their PSE (policy, systems, and environmental change) approach, their use of action research, and the role of public health amid COVID-19.