With Difficulty Comes Ease...  How do we make sense of the days and times we find ourselves in?  Common impulses to the injustice and corruption are raw and visceral.  Words don’t seem to contain the energy to hold the gravity of the moment.  There is bewilderment, anger and even rage.  However, within the midst of the senseless there remains a need to bring all things into balance.  Our human intelligence demands that we search for answers.  Being proactive in the pursuit of a better life requires contributions from diverse perspectives and cultures, hence the new-found unity in the streets.  As tensions continue swirling due to the global pandemic, national elections and turmoil in city streets, where should right minded people focus their energies?

How does today inform our future as valued citizens? How do we evolve and grow from these putrid moments in American history? 

Profound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute, a national community building organization whose mission is to establish pathways to lifelong learning and healthy communities at the local, national and global level.   MLPN.life

The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com

This week we discuss the need for making informed decisions as we listen to politicians' campaign speeches or read news stories about the people running for office.  Part of being an informed voter is being familiar with down ballot candidates and understanding the referendums which impact local elections.  Has your family discussed a vote plan?  Are you an early voter intending to mail your ballot?  Have you checked to ensure you are registered to vote in your district?  These and other timely considerations will be part of the Profound Conversations.

Our host is Linda Howard and our Profound Conversationalists are Dr. Charles Lewis, Aura Vasquez, and Jamiah Adams.

Profound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute, a national community building organization whose mission is to establish pathways to lifelong learning and healthy communities at the local, national and global level.   MLPN.life

 The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com

As we come to a close of the summer season with Labor Day weekend in our rear view, what is the current state of the union regarding the coronavirus pandemic in the United States?  How do we prevent needless loss of life as we head into the winter flu season?  What are the prospects for an effective vaccine before years end and how long can we expect to have impacts to our current social culture in America - including education, sports and business convening?

There is growing recognition among health experts of the social, economic, and environmental factors that drive health outcomes.  Many community health activities have enormous value for preventing adverse outcomes and advancing equity. As major healthcare institutions, hospitals and health systems can play a direct or indirect role in supporting this work. Recent studies indicate that there are emerging opportunities for collaboration between the health and community development sectors.   
 
The second part of today’s profound conversation will explore the question Can Community Development Improve Health? We intend to discuss approaches to building successful health and community development partnership, with incentives for community developers, health professionals, state and local governments, and philanthropy to participate in these collaborations. 

Today's host is Andre Robinson and the Panelists are Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos and Dr. Rachel Thornton and Caroline Plott.

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We are in the midst of events that highlight health disparities and inequities. Preliminary data has shown that African Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than whites, even though they make up a smaller percentage of the population. The pandemic is bringing to light health inequities that have existed for many years. Protest around the world are also calling attention to other inequities. These health disparities, as well as, existing and historical inequities are the foundation for distrust of American institutes, including those connected with healthcare systems. How do we build trust and the competencies to serve all?

Today's host is Linda Howard and the panelists are Dr. Marwan Abouljoud, Kelly Ranum, Dr. Tyler Amell, Andrea Johnson, and Barry Massa.

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Protests that originated in Minneapolis after a white police officer killed George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, quickly spread around the country. The reality of social inequality create anger and despair that is now playing out on the streets of cities throughout the country. How did we get here and what is the way forward? What are specific health impacts on individual, family and communities from both physical and mental perspectives? What are effective pathways to breakthroughs in enforcement and judicial policies and civic engagement? How do we begin to transform our social contract to include those who have been dehumanized, commoditized and under represented?


Today's panelists are Pastor Melvin Russell, Adar Ayira, Major Neill Franklin, Justin Hodge, DeBorah Ahmed, Dr. Charles Lewis, and the host is Linda Howard.

The Profound Conversations Podcast is produced by Erika Christie https://www.ErikaChristie.com

The Profound Conversations Series can be found at
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Protests that originated in Minneapolis after a white police officer killed George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, quickly spread around the country. The reality of social inequality create anger and despair that is now playing out on the streets of cities throughout the country. How did we get here and what is the way forward? What are specific health impacts on individual, family and communities from both physical and mental perspectives? What are effective pathways to breakthroughs in enforcement and judicial policies and civic engagement? How do we begin to transform our social contract to include those who have been dehumanized, commoditized and under represented?

Today's host is Linda Howard and the panelists are Muhammad Bashir, Ameedah Rashid, Darnell Blackburn, Diane Bell McKoy, Pastor John Arnold, and Latif Rasheed.

The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com/podcasts

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How has the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced, and in some instances influenced medical decisions which require physicians and nurses to grapple with the principles of health care [medical/bio] ethics? In a post COVID-19 pandemic world are traditional standards for making medical choices, which in some cases weigh life and death in the balance, sufficient for rendering the best possible benefits for both patient and society? How is our understanding of the relevant nuanced principles advanced through a prism of Islamic bioethical concerns?

Today's host is Linda Howard and the Panelists are Dr. Abdulaziz Sachedina and Dr. Joseph Carrese.

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US businesses will reopen in a new reality. Social distancing regulations may make it difficult for some establishments to realize profit margins sufficient to support growth and long-term viability. We are likely to see a continued increase in online transactions. Some macro strategist suggests that cryptocurrencies will replace the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency. With Profound Conversationalists Jameel Aalim-Johnson and Yaya J. Fanusie, we explore MLPI’s new visions for equity and inclusion in the development of capital markets, investments, and wealth-building in a post COVID-19 pandemic world.

Today's host is Linda Howard and the Panelists are Jameel Aalim-Johnson and Yaya J. Fanusie

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COVID 19 could bring a profound or notable transformation in how Americans spend, save, and invest their money; how busi- nesses function; and how people engage. The impact of COVID 19 could reverberate for decades. Some predict that it will be like the Great Recession of 2008. Others draw comparisons to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Are either one of these accurate comparisons? We know for sure that we are in an economic, social, and political crisis. We will explore with our conversation- alist: The way forward for Main Street, the social-political economic nuances necessary to carve out effective pathways to re- covery, and whether there are conceptual roadmaps that hold the key to re-imagining a thriving US workforce and economy.

Today's host is Linda Howard and the Panelists are Mike Bonifer, Donna Pahel, and Rasul Sha'ir. 

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How do we create a post pandemic world that is more inclusive of vulnerable populations? We speak to two distinguished physicians who see health inequities every day and who are commitment to improving the health and wellness of vulnerable populations. We ask the questions (1) is population health management the way forward to building healthy, sustainable communities? Do we have a plan to reduce or eliminate the glaring inequities showcased in our national healthcare systems during COVID-19? How do we reimagine wellness at the personal, family and community levels?

Today's guests are Dr. Sandro Galea and Dr. Mark Pettus

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