Conscious Anti-Racism

Episode 123: Zahra Amanpour

What is the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)? How can people in the West support the movement for a free and democratic Iran? How does the Iranian regime use chaos and violence to gain power? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Zahra Amanpour, a human rights advocate. They discussed the movement for freedom and equality and women's rights in Iran and ways to support the movement. They also looked at how the current Iranian regime uses chaos and violence to sow discord within Iran and also around the world. Zahra Amanpour is a lifelong human rights advocate and a proud supporter of the Iranian Resistance movement. As a Board Member of the Women’s Freedom Forum, Zahra works to amplify the voices of women fighting for their rights under repressive regimes and to shine a global light on their stories of resistance. Zahra continues to advocate for justice through every facet of her life. In the United States, she channels this commitment into economic empowerment, working to build a more equitable economy for underserved communities. Over the past two decades, she has helped thousands of individuals reclaim their economic agency and future. She currently resides in the New York area with her husband and two children and finds joy in music, nature, and discovering new corners of the world. LINKS @womenncri_en [https://www.instagram.com/womenncri_en]

Episode 122: Eva Posner

How can we get ourselves out of the current political situation? What is the political industrial complex? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Eva Posner, an award-winning political consultant. They elaborated on the importance of making politics people-driven rather than money-driven and resources to support local campaigns that make real change in our country.  Eva opened Evinco Strategies in 2016 to focus on electing candidates who increase representation in government — specializing in first-time candidates from diverse backgrounds who face barriers in traditional campaigns, as well as issue campaigns that tackle systemic injustice. Eva is passionate about social and criminal justice, local and state-level campaigns, diverse representation in politics, and training the next generation of political operatives. Prior to her work in politics, Eva worked as a journalist, with a focus on government and human trafficking. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Tennessee. LINKS www.evincostrategies.com [https://www.evincostrategies.com/] ** Our website www.consciousantiracism.com [http://www.consciousantiracism.com/] You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com [https://www.jillwener.com/], and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism [https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism]. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare [https://www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare] Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408/] Follow her on: Instagram at jillwenerMD [http://www.instagram.com/jillwenerMD] LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-wener-md-682746125/jillwenermd [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillwenermd/]

Episode 121: Listening 4 Justice

How can curiosity help us to come together across lines of difference? How can we insist on finding commonality despite the current political environment? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill provides a platform for Amara Lynch to interview her colleagues from Listening 4 Justice. They talk about the implications of a news story about a teacher in Idaho who had a sign on in her classroom that said, “Everyone is Welcome Here”, which led to significant controversy and protests in that community. Addie Lentzner is a youth activist, organizer, and student. Pat Prescott is a radio veteran who has hosted programs in New York and Los Angeles, America's top 2 radio markets. Folami Prescott-Adams, Ph.D. is the CEO of HTI Catalysts. Amara Lynch has degrees from Tufts and Bethel Universities and an ICF-accredited diversity coaching certification. LINKS https://hticatalysts.net/listening-4-justice/ [https://hticatalysts.net/listening-4-justice/] ** Our website www.consciousantiracism.com [http://www.consciousantiracism.com/] You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com [https://www.jillwener.com/], and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism [https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism]. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare [https://www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare] Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408/] Follow her on: Instagram at jillwenerMD [http://www.instagram.com/jillwenerMD] LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-wener-md-682746125/jillwenermd [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillwenermd/]

Episode 120: Dr. Wylin D. Wilson

What is humanism? What role can the Black church play in improving the maternal health crisis in America? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, author and Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School. They explore the benefits of long-term engagement with Black communities for improving healthcare outcomes for all, emphasizing the importance of lifting up people both within and beyond your own community. Wylin D. Wilson is Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School where she teaches Womanist Bioethics within the Theology Medicine and Culture program. She is the author of Economic Ethics and the Black Church and Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health. LINKS https://wylindwilson.com [https://wylindwilson.com] ** You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online anti-racism, meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com [https://www.jillwener.com/], and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism [https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism]. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare [https://www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare] Follow her on: Instagram at jillwenerMD [http://www.instagram.com/jillwenerMD] LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-wener-md-682746125/jillwenermd [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillwenermd/]

Episode 119: Manny Faces

How can hip-hop be used as a cultural lens to provide solutions to long-standing problems in our society? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Manny Faces, an award-winning journalist and author. They discussed his new book "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation”, which challenges mainstream media’s narrow portrayal of Hip Hop culture and argues that its methodologies and philosophies offer solutions to economic inequality, political dysfunction, and racial division. Manny Faces is an award-winning journalist, founding director of The Hip Hop Institute for Social Innovation, creator and host of the acclaimed podcasts "News Beat" and "Hip Hop Can Save America!", and author. He is a leading voice advocating for the unparalleled yet largely untapped ability of Hip Hop music and culture to help uplift humanity across the board, with a particular focus on improving the lives, livelihoods, and communities that birthed and have been nurturing Hip Hop from its inception. LINKS www.mannyfaces.com [http://www.mannyfaces.com] IG/Threads: @mannyfacesofficial BlueSky: @mannyfaces.com Tw/X: MannyFaces ** Our website www.consciousantiracism.com [http://www.consciousantiracism.com/] You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com [https://www.jillwener.com/], and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism [https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism]. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare [https://www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare] Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408/] Follow her on: Instagram at jillwenerMD [http://www.instagram.com/jillwenerMD] LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-wener-md-682746125/jillwenermd [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillwenermd/]