Race, Violence & Medicine

What does a Supreme Case about the Sex Offender and Notication Act (SORNA) have to do with the separation of powers detailed in the US Constitution? Clark Neily, Vice President of Criminal Justice at the Cato Institute in Washington DC. explains how SCOTUS is at the center of changing how legislative policy is made and executed in America. And I invite you to connect with me at BrianWilliamsMD.com.

Carrie Stewart is an Intercultural Communication Consultant. She explains the work she does to promote constructive dialogue about America's legacy of racism and how to dismantle the structures perpetuating white supremacy. And I invite you to connect with me at BrianWilliamsMD.com.

Trauma surgeon Dr. Michaela West shares her courageous story of embracing her identity as a transgender woman. Hear how the transition impacted her career, relationships, and sense of self. And I invite you to connect with me at BrianWilliamsMD.com.

Derrich Phillips shares his story from a childhood of extreme poverty and violence, to combat service in the US Army, to his current successes as a speaker, author, and entrepreneur. We discuss his book Poverty Powerball where he shares life lessons on how to "turn adversity into your winning ticket." 

Do you need a speaker for your next event? I invite you to visit my website, or contact me on Twitter or LinkedIn. Thank you for subscribing to Race, Violence & Medicine.

Child psychiatrist Dr. Brian Dixon shares his innovative plan to solve the American healthcare crisis. We discuss his book and learn how you - yes you - are as culpable as the government, insurance companies, hospitals, and more for contributing to the waste within this trillion-dollar industry.

And while I had him as a captive audience, I asked Dr. Dixon how I could talk to my daughter about gun violence. She has been having nightmares as a result of the active shooter drills at school, and Dr. Dixon kindly shared his sage expertise. 

Do you need a speaker for your next event? I invite to visit my website, or contact me on Twitter and LinkedIn. Thank you for subscribing to Race, Violence & Medicine.

Beverly Thompson is a diversity and inclusion specialist who explains that diversity is "not just about race." With that mantra we spend the remainder of our conversation talking about... baking cakes. Take a listen and you'll understand why. 

I invite to follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn, or check out my website at BrianWilliamsMD.com

Second-year medical student, and graduate of the elite Hockaday school in Dallas, TX, Lilly shares her journey from Buddhist monastery to student-activist. Listen to learn what she means by knowing that her "privilege was at play" as she worked to promote healthcare equity on Chicago's South Side. 

I invite to follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn, or check out my website at BrianWilliamsMD.com

On this episode, my last before moving from Dallas to Chicago, I met Suja John and Steven Vela for happy hour. We shared food, drinks, and heartfelt goodbyes while discussing their proud immigrant heritage and passion for serving the underserved. 

I invite to follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn, or check out my website at BrianWilliamsMD.com

---

Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianwilliamsmd/message

How does a blogger end up alongside major media covering a presidential debate? Shawn Williams, Vice President at Allyn Media, is a published author (Blogging While Black) and community leader improving the lives of African-Americans in Dallas. Hear him break down his life as a blogger, podcaster, and community advocate on the Season 2 closer for Race, Violence & Medicine.

I already have a great lineup of guests for new episodes coming in the fall! In the meantime, to be notified about my summer listening series, sign up for my newsletter here.