LifeBeat: The Podcast

LifeBeat: The Podcast

Welcome to LifeBeat. A podcast series that provides access to information and experts to help you improve your health. LifeBeat is brought to you by 1Joshua Group. Advancing access to healthcare and education by joining what you know with what we've learned.

Episodes

July 29, 2025 32 mins

Host: Kermit G. Payne
Guest: Saundra Maass-Robinson, MD

In this episode of the Life Beat podcast, host Mr. Kermit Payne engages with Dr. Sandra Maass-Robinson, a psychiatrist with extensive experience in clinical trials and disaster relief. They discuss the disparities in clinical trial participation, particularly among minority populations, and the importance of building trust in the healthcare system. Dr. Maass-Robinson emphasizes...

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Join Dr. Rick Kittles for an insightful conversation about the crucial connection between race, genetics, and health disparities. He challenges the myth of biological race, framing it as a social construct with deep historical roots. Dr. Kittles emphasizes the need to integrate genetic research with community engagement to effectively address health disparities, particularly in the African American community. Drawing from his exten...

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In this podcast episode, we talk to Dr. Carli Culjat about the role of cross-cultural communication and health literacy in enhancing health outcomes and promoting health equity. She underscores the importance for healthcare providers to honor and understand their patients' diverse cultural backgrounds while ensuring communication is clear and accessible. Dr. Culjat also sheds light on the vital role nurses play in advancing hea...

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In this enlightening video, Dr. Daniel Sarpong explores the groundbreaking Jackson Heart Study and its impact on addressing health disparities and advancing social justice. Dr. Sarpong delves into how the study, focused on cardiovascular disease among African Americans in Mississippi, has provided critical insights into health equity. He underscores the importance of tackling social drivers of health and engaging with communities t...

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In this compelling interview, Chancellor Bennie Harris shares his transformative journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leading figure in higher education. Join us as Chancellor Harris discusses his vision for impacting young lives, the role of education in breaking barriers, and his path to leading the University of South Carolina Upstate.

#1JGCollabs #LifeBeat #Beyond20 #podcast #Leadership #Education #Mentorship #Diversity...

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Kevin B. Sneed, Dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of South Florida, as he delves into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. From discussing the current state of AI in the medical field to exploring future innovations like remote patient monitoring and digital health, Dr. Sneed shares his expert insights on how AI enhances patient care...

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Accompany Kermit G. Payne as he engages in a powerful conversation with Dr. Asa Radix, an infectious disease and HIV specialist at the Callen-Lorde Community Center in New York City. Their dialogue highlights the center's remarkable history and its unwavering mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the LGBTQ+ community. They shine a light on the wide array of services available, including primary care, transgende...

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June 13, 2024 31 mins

Join us as Dr. Latrice Rollins, Director, National African American Child and Family Research Center discusses the role of African American Men in the Black Family.
#1JGCollabs #Beyond20 #podcast #blackmen #family #blackfamilies #blackfathers #blackexcellence #blackfamily #blackmen #blacklivesmatter #blackdads #blackfathersmatter #fatherhood #blackman #blackfatherhood #blackcommunity #blackculture #dadlife #dad #blackfamilies #...

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Listen in on the conversation between Dr. Clyde W. Yancy and Mr. Kermit G. Payne as they delve into the concept of servant leadership. Dr. Yancy shares personal experiences and insights on the importance of servant leadership, the impact of communication on health outcomes, and the need for upstream interventions in healthcare. This talk emphasizes the value of gratitude, hard work, and love in achieving success and making a differ...

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In this conversation, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses the importance of social justice in achieving health equity. She emphasizes the need to address barriers that align with redlining and social policies to achieve health justice. Dr. Montgomery Rice also advocates for the use of affirmative action as a tool to increase opportunities for underrepresented communities in ...

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Join Kermit G. Payne and Dr. C. Alicia Georges as they discuss Black Nurses in Leadership and the implications of the empowerment of black nurses in education and healthcare leadership.

#1JGCollabs #Beyond20 #podcasts #blacknurse #nurse #blacknursesrock #nurselife #nursesofinstagram #blacknurseskillinit #blacknurses #nursing #rn #blacknursesmatter #nursingschool #blackhealth #blackgirlmagic #blackhealthmatters #nursingstudent #lpn ...

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January 30, 2024 34 mins

Join our host, Mr. Kermit Payne, as he speaks with Dr. Modele Ogunniyi, a professor of medicine in the division of cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine. During this dynamic talk, Dr. Ogunniyi discusses her journey to becoming a professor and her passion for improving cardiovascular disease outcomes for people of color. She highlights the role of social determinants of health, such as racism and bias, in contributing to...

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January 16, 2024 21 mins

Join Kermit G. Payne and Kendal K. Whitlock as they discuss the importance of diversity in clinical trials and the efforts being made to improve minority participation. They also explore the role of trust in clinical trials and provide resources for individuals interested in participating. Clinical trials should be considered as part of the continuum of care, and patients should have open conversations with their healthcare provide...

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December 26, 2023 29 mins

Join us as Stephanie V. Harvey, designer and motivational speaker discusses interior design and how it can contribute to healthy lifestyles.

#1JGCollabs #Beyond20 #interiordesign #design #interior #homedecor #architecture #home #decor #interiors #homedesign #art #interiordesigner #furniture #decoration #interiordecor #interiorstyling #luxury #designer #handmade #homesweethome #inspiration #livingroom #furnituredesign #realestate #...

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December 12, 2023 22 mins

Join Dr. Donald Alcendor, Director of Research for the State of TN NIH CEAL Program and TN HealthWorks Consortium with Morehouse School of Medicine as we discuss new developments in COVID 19 - Vaccines and Viruses.
#1JGCollabs #Beyond20 #podcast #covid #coronavirus #corona #love #stayhome #quarantine #lockdown #staysafe #like #health #pandemic #virus #socialdistancing

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November 28, 2023 37 mins

Join Steven Wakefield - Director HVTN External Relations & Pam Cooper - Recruitment Core and Clinical Research Mobile Unit Manager - Morehouse School of Medicine as we discuss working closely with and soliciting feedback from the public in order to build services that truly meet people’s needs.
#1JGCollabs #Beyond20 #podcast #community #communityengagement #engagement #communitiesmatter #realpeople #showthatyoucare #care #re...

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November 14, 2023 36 mins

Join Dr. George Perry, Professor, Department of NDRB - University of Texas at San Antonio as we discuss Alzheimer’s symptoms, genetics, and new treatments.

#1jgcollabs #beyond20 #alzheimers #dementia #alzheimersawareness #caregiver #seniorcare #dementiacare #caregiving #dementiaawareness #alzheimersdisease #elderlycare #eldercare #seniorliving #homecare #alzheimersassociation #endalz #assistedliving #alzheimer #healthcare #caregiv...

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October 31, 2023 38 mins

Join us as Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, Dean of Xavier University School of Pharmacy discuss' how black Pharmacists are closing the cultural gap in healthcare.
#1JGCollabs #Beyond20 #LifeBeat #Podcast
#pharmacy #pharmacist #medicine #medical #health #healthcare #pharmacology #doctor #pharma #covid #pharmacystudent #farmacia #pharmacylife #pharmacists #gpat #pharmacytechnician #doctors #pharmacyschool #hospital #pharmaceuticals ...

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October 17, 2023 16 mins

Join us as Dominique Milton of the Carolinas and Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council – a branch of the largest certifying agency of ethnic minority businesses in the U.S. – shares how the National Minority Supplier Development Council works to provide certification, development, connection, and advocacy for minority-owned businesses to help close the wealth gap. #1JGCollabs #Beyond20 #MinorityBusinesses #CloseTheWealthGa...

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Join our president, Kermit G. Payne, as we express our sincerest gratitude for having each of you on this journey with us over the past 20 years!! #1JGCollabs #Beyond20 #LifeBeat

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