Race Health and Happiness: U of T Professor Launches Podcast on Race and Wellbeing
“It’s not a podcast where we start explaining racism and if there is any in Canada. The assumption is that the listener understands that. This podcast is like course 201. Now, we think about staying well, thriving and finding joy,” says Nnorom who is a physician and Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Family and Community Medicine.
“Center stage is the Black, Indigenous People of Color experience. It’s an opportunity to understand how groups have thrived and survived systemic racism. At its core, it’s how we overcome and enjoy despite life challenges.”
The first episodes feature guests like Life Coach Ritu Bhasin, Former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes and renowned film and music director Director X.
Nnorom got the idea from talking with students. She has always been vocal about the impact of racism on health, but racialized students wanted more.
