In this episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis and guest Julian Lee dive into crucial topics like health equity, type 2 diabetes, and African American health disparities. Together, they explore systemic racism in healthcare, aversive racism, healthcare structural barriers, and health outcomes disparities, with a focus on the African American community in Sioux City, Iowa. Learn about unconscious bias in healthcare, health inequity solutions, and the impact of income inequality and health. This conversation emphasizes improving healthcare trust, patient advocacy, addressing racial health disparities, historical healthcare inequities, and the role of DEI in healthcare. Gain insights into community health challenges, reducing diabetes complications, and the social determinants of health. Show Notes:0:00 – Introduction and Welcome2:15 – Meet Dr. Julian Lee: His Role and Passion for Health Equity3:42 – Exploring Racism’s Impact on Diabetes Outcomes in African Americans5:38 – A Personal Journey: How Losing His Father Inspired Advocacy8:57 – Moving from Awareness to Action in Health Equity10:25 – Convincing People to Care: Addressing Resistance and Building Compassion15:20 – Racism in Healthcare: Aversive, Structural, and Overt Forms20:06 – The Curb Cut Effect: How Inclusive Solutions Benefit All29:18 – Tackling Bias and Stereotyping in Clinical Interactions33:03 – Structural Changes for Health Equity: Workforce Diversification and Accountability36:27 – Mistrust in Healthcare: Historical Roots and Present Challenges40:49 – Key Findings on Diabetes Disparities in African American Communities43:44 – Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Dr. Julian Lee Learn More About Healthy Project Media:Website: https://www.healthyprojectmedia.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehealthyproject Enjoyed this episode? Like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness 

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