CPH 31 — Learning to Want: A Conversation with Dr. Linda Animashaun
November 18, 2025
Dr. Linda Animashaun’s story is one of faith, courage, and rediscovery. From growing up in a Ghanaian household shaped by discipline and service, to choosing public health over medicine, to leaving behind job security to build a consulting business aligned with her purpose...
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CPH 30 - Purple, Perspective, and Public Health: A Conversation with Natasha Knight
November 11, 2025
Dr. Natasha Knight is a public health strategist whose “purple philosophy”—bold and creative, steady and calm—guides how she shows up for equity. In this episode, she talks about the courage it took to leave a dream...
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CPH 29 - Persistence, Peace, and Purpose: A Conversation with Eboni Washington, MPA
November 4, 2025
Eboni Washington has spent two decades serving children, youth, and families—first in public service and now as Director of Government and Community Relations for Action for Child Protection. In this episode, she shares what it meant to leave a secure 19-year career...
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CPH 28 – Courage Feeds Courage: A Conversation with Mully Chea, MSHI
October 29, 2025
Mully Chea, MSHI, is a first-generation Cambodian-American, the first in her family to graduate college, and now a mom to a lively toddler. In this episode, she shares how encouragement from loved ones gave her the courage to move alone to a new city...
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CPH 27 – Stories, Sankofa, and Shared Strength: A Conversation with Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu
October 21, 2025
Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu has built her public-health leadership at the crossroads of evidence, lived experience, and a fierce commitment to community. Guided by the West African principle of Sankofa—“go back and bring it forward”—she left a 12-year career in the...
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CPH 26 – Roots of Courage, Branches of Healing: A Conversation with Venus Evans
October 15, 2025
In this heart-centered conversation, Venus R. Evans—a Mi’kmaq and Maliseet leader in southeastern Kentucky—shares how quiet courage has guided her journey, from standing firm in her Indigenous identity to leaving a long marriage and leading grassroots organizing. She reflects...
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CPH 25 — Behind the Mic: 25 Episodes of Learning to Listen Better
October 7, 2025
In this deeply personal milestone episode, Dr. Kristi McClamroch pulls back the curtain on her journey as a podcast host, revealing how 24 conversations with courageous women have fundamentally changed her. What started as careful attention to names and pronouns took on new...
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CPH 24 - Centering Culture, Championing Community: A Conversation with Dr. Joyce Senior
September 30, 2025
In this luminous and energizing conversation, Dr. Joyce Senior shares her journey from Costa Rica to Oregon and from nutritionist to nonprofit co-founder, program manager, and consultant. She reflects on living her core values—love, service, well-being, and growth...
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CPH 23 — The Recipe is Legacy: A Conversation with Kimberly Pierre, MPH, CHES
September 23, 2025
In this heartwarming and powerful episode, Kimberly Pierre, MPH, CHES, reflects on the lessons she inherited from her grandmother’s kitchen and how they continue to shape her purpose in public health. From folding butter into biscuit dough to centering...
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CPH 22 - Data, Dignity, and Mothers Who Know: A Conversation with Zainab Shipchandler, MPH, MCHES, CLC
September 16, 2025
Zainab Shipchandler, MPH, MCHES, CLC is not afraid of uncertainty—in fact, she embraces it. In this episode, we talk about her bold pivot from lactation equity work to the world of artificial intelligence, and how her public health training informs both. Zainab shares what...
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CPH 21 - Faith, Fearlessness, and Forging a New Path: A Conversation with Dr. Pascale D. Edouard
September 15, 2025
In this heartfelt and grounded conversation, Dr. Pascale D. Edouard shares how faith, lived experience, and servant leadership have shaped her bold path in public health. From speaking up in systems that often fail to listen, to imagining a future with community-led...
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CPH 20 — Grief, Healing, and Purposeful Leadership — A Conversation with Simone McPherson, MPH, CHES
September 2, 2025
In this candid and inspiring conversation, Simone McPherson, MPH, CHES shares how grief, faith, and courage have shaped both her life and her public health leadership. From navigating the sudden loss of her brother to finding her voice as an evaluator...
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CPH 19 — Fear as Fuel, Joy as Resistance, Liberation as Practice: A Conversation with Jannah Bierens, MPH, MA
August 26, 2025
In this expansive and soul-stirring conversation, Jannah Bierens, MPH, MA shares how courage, curiosity, and lived experience have shaped her radical reimagining of public health. From leaving traditional institutions to stepping fully into purpose...
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CPH 18 — Self-Love, Representation, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Ericka Horne
August 19, 2025
In this authentic and inspiring conversation, Dr. Ericka Horne shares how courage, self-love, and faith have shaped her journey as a Black woman in public health. From boldly shaving her hair as an act of personal liberation to standing...
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CPH 17 — Courage in Grief, Power in Presence, Strength in Family: A Conversation with Dr. Nandi Marshall
August 12, 2025
In this powerful and deeply grounded conversation, Dr. Nandi Marshall reflects on how grief, authenticity, and courage have shaped her leadership and life. From running for APHA President while mourning the loss of her father, to resisting pressure to...
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CPH 16 — Courage on the Homefront: A Conversation with Dr. Chambraia Jones
August 6, 2025
In this warm and inspiring conversation, Dr. Chambraia Jones shares how courage, community, and advocacy have shaped her journey as a military spouse, mother, and public health professional. From navigating deployments with a newborn, to earning her PhD...
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CPH 15 — Master Connector, Lived Experience, and Spectacular Nails: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole D. Vick
August 6, 2025
In this dynamic and heartfelt conversation, my guest shares how courage, mentorship, and lived experience have shaped her personal and professional journey. From navigating college as a teen mom to challenging systems that fail to value...
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CPH 14 — Community, Courage, and Collective Power: A Conversation with the Honorable Attica Scott
July 22, 2025
The Honorable Attica Scott is a mom of two, a former Kentucky State Representative, a policy strategist, and a community educator. Known for her grassroots approach to politics, she helps everyday people understand how government works...
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CPH 13 — Unapologetically Me: A Conversation with Dr. Zenobia Bryant Antoine
July 15, 2025
Dr. Zenobia Bryant Antoine is a dedicated public health professional and epidemiologist with a decade of specialized experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology and is passionate about advancing...
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CPH 12 - Bright Colors, Big Courage, Boundless Heart: A Conversation with Tansy McNulty, MBA
July 8, 2025
In this powerful and joy-filled episode, Dr. McClamroch sits down with Tansy McNulty, a problem solver, mother, and founder of a nonprofit focused on harm reduction and community wellness.
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CPH 11 - Backpacks, Blueprints, and Boldness: A Conversation with Dyan Jenkins Ali, MHA, LHI
July 1, 2025
In this deeply moving conversation, Dyan Jenkins Ali shares what it means to lead with courage, clarity, and conviction. From surviving a racially motivated attack on her childhood home to organizing the University of Michigan’s COVID-19 response...
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CPH 10 - The Sound of Shattered Glass: A Conversation with Dr. Gabriela Alcalde
June 24, 2025
In this insightful, rich, and layered conversation, Gabriela Alcalde—author, public health leader, and values-driven changemaker—invites us to rethink what leadership really means. Drawing from her experience as an immigrant woman of color in philanthropy...
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CPH 09 - Faith, Foundation, and Fierce Determination: A Conversation with LaShonda Richardson, MPH, CCHW
June 17, 2025
In this uplifting and deeply grounded conversation, LaShonda Richardson—public health educator and founder of Emerge Public Health and Community Development—shares what it means to lead with faith, clarity, and unapologetic presence. Raised by her...
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CPH 08 - Living Her Best Life, Anchored in Purpose: A Conversation with Dannette R. Smith
June 10, 2025
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Dannette R. Smith—longtime public health and human services leader and current Behavioral Health Commissioner for the state of Colorado—reflects on a lifetime of courageous leadership. She shares how she has navigated...
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CPH 07 - Vision in Action: A Conversation with Dr. Andrea Lowe
June 3, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Andrea Lowe shares her journey of courage in both her professional and personal life, discussing the challenges of starting her own business while completing her doctorate. She reflects on the importance of embodying power as an African American woman...
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CPH 06 - Leading with Wholeness: A Conversation with Bronwyn Lucas, MPH
May 27, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Bronwyn Lucas, MPH shares her journey in public health, emphasizing the importance of courage, personal growth, and advocacy for racial equity. She discusses her experiences as a woman of color in leadership roles, the challenges faced in public health, and her vision for the future...
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CPH 05 - Building Healthier Communities, One Act of Courage at a Time: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Chanyasulkit
May 20, 2025
In this uplifting conversation, Dr. Chris Chanyasulkit shares her journey in public health advocacy, emphasizing the importance of courage, representation, and community engagement. She reflects on her experiences running for local office...
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CPH 04 - Rooted in Community, Driven by Courage: A Conversation with Alisa Howard, CHWi, CCHW
May 13, 2025
In this inspiring conversation, Alisa Howard, CHWi, CCHW, explores the themes of courage, empowerment, and community in the context of public health. She shares her personal journey, including her early experiences as a young mother...
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CPH 03 - Courage. Disrupt. Rise: A Conversation with Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence
May 12, 2025
In this compelling conversation, Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence, a public health professor, shares her journey of courage, empowerment, and vision for the future. She discusses her personal experiences with sickle cell disease, the importance of mentorship,...
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CPH 02 - Courage at the Core: A Conversation with Dennise Rosas, MPH
May 10, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Dennise Rosas, MPH, shares her journey as a Latina healthcare professional, discussing the importance of courage in both personal and professional contexts. She reflects on her experiences navigating the healthcare...
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CPH 01 - Ignited by Courage: The Origin and Catalyst Behind Courageous Public Health
May 8, 2025
In the inaugural episode of the Courageous Public Health podcast, Dr. Kristi McClamroch shares her journey of embracing courage in both personal and professional realms. She discusses the importance of authenticity, the role of courage in public...
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Courageous Public Health Trailer
April 30, 2025
To all the courageous Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color working in public health—this space is yours. This space centers your voice. This space celebrates your passion. This space amplifies your courage. I’m Dr. Kristi McClamroch, an...
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