Corey Dion Lewis, Public Health Storyteller

06/01/2026

We keep saying "just show people the data" — but data alone doesn't change minds. 📊
On the latest episode of The Healthy Project, Dr. Sarah Gollust and Dr. Neil Lewis Jr. break down why context and storytelling are what actually move people on health and racial equity — and why the communities most affected are often left out of the very research about them.
This one will change how you talk about health.
🎧 Full episode: https://thehealthyproject.transistor.fm/episodes/the-stories-we-tell-race-media-and-the-truth-about-health-inequality📺 Watch: https://youtu.be/hy4NC9IyDBA
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Data doesn't move people. Stories do. 🎙️
94% of racial-equity messaging research left out the communities it was about. Dr. Sarah Gollust & Dr. Neil Lewis Jr. explain what that erased — and why context changes everything.
Full episode at the link in bio. 🔗
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they told us "just show people the data" 📊 …turns out that's not how minds change.
Dr. Sarah Gollust & Dr. Neil Lewis Jr. on why context + storytelling actually move people on health equity — and the wild stat that 94% of the research left out the people it was about.
full ep in bio 🎧 sponsored by Goodfeed

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Why "just show people the data" doesn't work 📊 | Dr. Sarah Gollust & Dr. Neil Lewis Jr. on the real reason facts don't change minds — and what does.
Full episode 👉 https://youtu.be/hy4NC9IyDBA
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05/13/2026

On this episode of Coffee Can’t Fix Everything, I sat down with Ben McDougal to talk about originality, creativity, community, and the courage it takes to put your work into the world.

We also talked about his new book, Brewed From Within. I’m honored to be one of many contributing authors alongside a powerful group of voices.

We got into:

Being original in public
Building community through consistency
Creating without letting the numbers steal the joy
What it means to “ship the art”

Thank you to The Slow Down Coffee Co. for giving us a space to have these conversations.

Coffee can’t fix everything, but it can help us break the stigma one conversation at a time.

05/08/2026

Vanessa has something you need to hear.

05/05/2026

A simple check-in can be misinterpreted.

When expressing love or care, particularly between men, there's a societal fear it might signal distress. This misunderstanding highlights a critical need.

We must normalize expressing affection and support, especially for Black men, without it being seen as a sign of weakness or crisis. It's simply about human connection and love.

04/30/2026

The power of community lies in its ability to amplify our impact. "The marvelous thing about community is that it enables us to help others in ways we couldn't help ourselves."

Surrounding yourself with a supportive community provides a vital safety net. When facing challenges, knowing you have people to lean on is essential. We are not meant to navigate life alone; connection is fundamental to our well-being.

The loneliness epidemic highlights a deep human need for belonging. We were wired for connection, not isolation. Embracing community is crucial for a fulfilling and resilient life.

04/29/2026

My conversation on my podcast Coffee Can't Fix Everything with Christine Her, Executive Director of ArtForce Iowa, is now live on YouTube and all major audio platforms. We get into healing-centered engagement, generational trauma, community, and what happens when we ask “How are you?” and actually mean it.
Listen/watch here:
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Grab a cup, tap in, and share this with someone who needs a reminder that they don’t have to say no to themselves today.

04/13/2026

I just dropped a new ebook.

It’s all about how to use podcasting as a tool for population health, community impact, and better outreach.

I wrote it for people in:
• public health
• healthcare
• nonprofits
• community organizations

If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast for your mission, or you want your organization to reach people in a more human way, this is for you.

Grab it here:

Turn your podcast into a tool for trust, community, and real-world impact.Podcasting for Population Health is a practical ebook for nonprofits, community health workers, healthcare organizations, and public health leaders who want to use audio storytelling to connect with people more humanely.Inside...

04/08/2026

The 2026 Public Health Week theme is Ready. Set. Action.
The Black Panther Party was doing exactly that — in 1968.
Free clinics in 12+ cities
Sickle cell screenings that led to federal law
20,000 kids fed daily before the government acknowledged child hunger
They didn’t wait for the system. They built what was needed.
That’s the history this field was built on. And it deserves to be seen.
Read more: Body and Soul by Dr. Alondra Nelson
Save this. Share this. Happy Public Health Week.
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