Race, Health & Happiness
Navigating professional life as a "racialized" person can be exhausting. Join Dr. O, a Public Health Physician Specialist in Toronto, as she interviews guests who are overcoming the obstacles of overt and institutionalized racism to achieve their professional goals while creating healthy and fulfilling lives. If you'd like to learn about thriving in the face of adversity while staying well, this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
44 episodes
S04 Bonus Episode - “Black Joy!” Live Event
On Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, The “Race, Health & Happiness” Podcast staged a live event at the Black Creek Community Health Centre in Toronto. The theme was “Black Joy”. Dr. O led the event with special guests, psychologis...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:28:41
S04E10 - “Episode: Finale” - Dr. O and Dr. Karl discuss the end of RHH…
Unbelievably, this is it! After four seasons of The “Race, Health & Happiness”Podcast, we are shutting off the lights, locking the door, and saying goodbye for the last time. We did our best to share knowledge, uplift people, an...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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28:45
S04E09 - D’Bi.Young Anitafrika discusses the decolonizing power of art, overcoming the toxicity of classism within Black communities, and how harm and healing can co-exist in real time
In this episode of “Race Health & Happiness” I speak with d’bi.young anitafrika, a multi-hyphenate, multi-dimensional, award-winning artist, performer, leader and dreamer with over 25 years of experience creating and performing around the w...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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S04E08 - Marlon Palmer discusses how he overcame ‘digital racism’, the healing power of comedy, and the importance of having a ‘third place’
On today's episode I speak with Marlon Palmer, the Jamaican-Canadian comedian, podcaster, and content creator. With a mission to help people forget their problems, Marlon aims to bring joy and laughter to any environment he occupies. He talks a...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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53:59
RHH On Campus (Series) PT 2: Impact of Substance Abuse on Black Community mental health with Donna Alexander
This is episode two of a two part series of RHH on Campus. In this episode Xavier Oshinowo interviews Donna Alexander, a Social Worker, Mental Health Clinician, Advocate, and Consultant with 18-plus years of experience and mental health support...
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S04E07 - Quinton Redcliffe discusses his role in the struggle against Apartheid, how South Africans are working to dismantle institutionalized racism, and the impact of George Floyd on anti-racism work in Africa and worldwide
This episode of RHH is our third of a 3-part series on South Africa. I speak with Quinton Redcliffe, a skilled facilitator, trainer, and educator from Cape Town, South Africa. He specializes in international education, intercultural commu...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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51:05
RHH On Campus (Series) PT 1: Impact of Gun Violence on Black Community mental health with Gregory Leslie
This is episode one of a two part series of RHH on Campus. In this episode Xavier Oshinowo interviews Gregory Leslie, a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Consultant with 20-plus years of experience and mental health support about the impact o...
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S04E06 - Caroline Peters discusses surviving the evils of Apartheid in South Africa, empowering women against sexual violence, and finding her voice through activism
This episode of RHH is our second of a three-part series on South Africa. I speak with Ms. Caroline Peters, a South African feminist and human rights defender and an award-winning activist against gender-based violence. Ms. Peters...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:01:09
S04E05 - Nicole Kaniki discusses growing up in South Africa, her journey from being “Coloured” to Black, and the inspiring story of her famous ancestor
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey as the Race Health & Happiness podcast continues our international theme with an extraordinary 3-part series that unravels the rich tapestry of South Africa. My exploration led me to the vibrant ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:02:02
S04E04 - Nam Kiwanuka discusses her rise from refugee to media star, the double-edged sword of colorism, and how her superpower helps her to surthrive in hostile environments
On the latest episode of Race Health and Happiness, Dr. O engages in a riveting conversation with esteemed Canadian journalist Nam Kiwanuka. Nam has had an impressive run on the Canadian public television network TVO as the co-host “The Agenda ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:24:05
S04E03 - Bamby Salcedo discusses transgender activism, pathologizing identity, and fighting oppression within marginalized groups
Bamby Salcedo is known all over the world for her activism as the President and CEO of the TransLatin@ Coalition. In her conversation with Dr. O she talks about the courageous journey she took to live her life authentically and the risks an...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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58:13
S04E02 - Dr. Lulu discusses LGBTQ+ acceptance and affirmation, coming of age in Nigeria as a Queer woman, and youth suicide prevention
Dr. O’s guest for this episode is Dr. Lulu, aka “The Momatrician”. She is a Nigerian-born, board-certified pediatrician, a former lieutenant colonel and commander in the US Air Force, mother of three children, author of “How to Teach Your Child...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:03:59
RHH On Campus (Series) P3: The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Celina Ceasar-Chavannes
On Part 3 of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Initiatives in the Faculty of Health Sciences , author of a new book, Can You Hear Me Now? How I Found My Voice and ...
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23:50
RHH On Campus (Series) P2: The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Dr. Upton Allen
On Part 2. of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Head of the Division of Infectious Disease at the Hospital for Sick Children, Professor of Paediatrics at U of T and member of the Black Scientist task force- Dr. Upton A...
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Season 4
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18:58
RHH On Campus (Series) P1: The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Dr. Candice Todd
On Part 1. of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Naturopathic doctor and member of the Black Scientist task force-Dr. Candice Todd. During this episode Xavier and Dr. Todd discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities.
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Season 4
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16:09
RHH On Campus 01: How are Students Doing After Remote Learning?
This is the first episode of “RHH On Campus”, where we pass the mic to Black students!!! In this episode Xavier Oshinowo, who is a Media Production student at Toronto Metropolitan University, interviews his peers. The conversat...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:16
S04E01 - Elizabeth Leiba discusses “Shopping While Black”, becoming a LinkedIn influencer, and answering the call to advocacy
Season 4 of RHH is going to be an international journey, and we we start it off in the USA with our amazing sister, Elizabeth Leiba! She is a multimedia journalist of Jamaican descent living and working in Florida, where she has hosted numerous...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:07:52
S03E11 - Sur-THRIVING During The Holidays!
"I am a HUGE fan of centering Black Joy during the holidays! As an antidote to the materialism, colonial social structures, and more recently the pandemic-related isolation, I think it’s important to celebrate with friends and loved ones, good ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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25:05
S03E10 - Dalton Higgins discusses Black entrepreneurship, tokenism in the media, and the incredible healing power of music
On this episode I speak with Dalton Higgins, an African-Canadian self-proclaimed multi-hyphenate. He is a PR strategist and publicist, author of six books, festival producer and National Magazine Award winning journalist. Dalton teaches...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:13:16
S03E09 - Naki Osutei discusses succeeding as a Black woman in corporate environments, her journey after failure, and using “diplomacy” to disrupt systemic racism
DESCRIPTION:My guest for this episode is Naki Osutei, a Ghanian-born Canadian woman, and the Vice President of Strategy, Colleague Experience and Environmental Social Governance at the multinational bank and financial services corpo...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:10:01
S03E08 - Karyn Pugliese discusses anti-Indigenous racism, speaking truth to power and the path to solidarity
“My guest for this episode is Karyn Pugliese, who is a Canadian broadcast journalist and communication specialist of Algonquin and Italian descent. Karen is the current Executive Director of the publication “Canada's National Observer”. Previou...
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1:10:52
S03E07 - Encore Episode: Kikė Ojo-Thompson discusses anti-African attitudes, “Misogynoir”, and raising resilient Black children
“For this episode of the RHH podcast, we are bringing you a throwback, and it’s the very popular episode from Season 2 featuring Kike Ojo-Thompson. The reason we are doing this encore presentation is because we know that so many of you ar...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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57:57
S03E06 - Jael Joseph discusses her internship with “Race, Health & Happiness”, the challenges of being a Black immigrant student, and the importance of knowing your worth
In this special episode of Race, Health & Happiness, we are profiling one of our star interns, Jael Joseph. And as a super special treat I’ve also got our senior producer Dr. Karl on the mic, since he plays an important role supervising and...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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58:47
S03E05 - Dr. O explores how we protect our communities with Nia Centre for the Arts & Roots Community Services
This is the second of a two-part series. See S03E04 for Part 1, entitled “Protecting Ourselves” In this episode, we will continue what we started in Episode 4, where I...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:02:21
S03E04 - Nouman Ashraf discusses protecting ourselves against systemic racism using cultural fluency and cultural pride, and he inspires Dr. O to create a Mindful Moment
In this episode, Dr. O speaks with Nouman Ashraf, Assistant Professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. As a leader in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion space he has spent a lot of his time thinking and teaching...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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