https://simplecast.com The Spora Health Link The Spora Health Link features avant-garde conversations with culture creators about the future of healthcare and wellness for people of color. All conversations are between Spora Health CEO, Dan Miller, and guests who will share how their unique perspectives have impacted their relationship to wellness. en Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:36:58 +0000 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:37:08 +0000 https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com The Spora Health Link https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b1ebe3f1-825a-4faf-81bc-7f69a9d445fe/a80fb12e-1751-4701-8f94-eebf8700c248/3000x3000/diaspora-1x1-3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com episodic The Spora Health Link features avant-garde conversations with culture creators about the future of healthcare and wellness for people of color. All conversations are between Spora Health CEO, Dan Miller, and guests who will share how their unique perspectives have impacted their relationship to wellness. Dan Miller no https://feeds.simplecast.com/diJX6lAS dei, healthcare, medicine, wellness Spora Health info@sporahealth.com cbd142ef-9b17-4af7-8f58-ff9a85365118 Perspective & the Diaspora with Wale Agboola As a visual storyteller, Wale Agboola travels around the world to learn more about regular and indigenous tribes and tell their day to day stories. His work is emotionally driven, and his ability to capture emotion in a single image comes from his diverse background, and being raised to be well-versed in understanding human emotion and art + storytelling. His photographs and talent speak for themselves, capturing gripping, powerful stories of individuals and cultures for a world in struggle.

Wale and Dan discuss the emotional toll of the work he does and how he and his community take care of each other.

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]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:36:58 +0000 info@sporahealth.com (Dan Miller, Wale Agboola) https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com/episodes/perspective-the-diaspora-with-wale-agboola-3V6aoLf8 As a visual storyteller, Wale Agboola travels around the world to learn more about regular and indigenous tribes and tell their day to day stories. His work is emotionally driven, and his ability to capture emotion in a single image comes from his diverse background, and being raised to be well-versed in understanding human emotion and art + storytelling. His photographs and talent speak for themselves, capturing gripping, powerful stories of individuals and cultures for a world in struggle.

Wale and Dan discuss the emotional toll of the work he does and how he and his community take care of each other.

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]]> Perspective & the Diaspora with Wale Agboola Dan Miller, Wale Agboola 00:34:15 In this episode of The Spora Health Link Conversation Series, Spora Health founder, Dan Miller talks about the global photographic perspective of visual storyteller, Adewale Agboola. Nigerian born and London raised, Wale now calls the US home and discusses his unique perspective of the diaspora. In this episode of The Spora Health Link Conversation Series, Spora Health founder, Dan Miller talks about the global photographic perspective of visual storyteller, Adewale Agboola. Nigerian born and London raised, Wale now calls the US home and discusses his unique perspective of the diaspora. wellness, african diaspora, mental health, photography no full 9 a2339245-c5d4-4345-b714-6fbee1f956d3 Destigmatizing Vulnerability with Julius Boatwright Warning: This conversation references suicide and suicidal ideations.  If you have distressing emotional experiences that interfere with your ability to function, consider talking to a licensed mental health professional.

Julius Boatwright, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Smiling, joins us in this conversation discussing mental health access, stigma, and healing within the Black community. Steel Smiling looks to bridge the gap between Black people and mental health support through education, advocacy, and awareness. Julius is a Licensed Master Social Worker with additional training in Trauma-Informed Community Practices, Human Services Management and leadership. He is passionate about ensuring that all communities have access to mental health resources.

In this conversation Dan and Julius discuss  the Black male experience in the field of social work, the stigma of mental health in the community, and Julius' work in the community to increase access to mental health resources.

If you'd like to see the transcribed conversation, check it out on our blog, The Grapevine.

To learn more about Julius and follow his work check out https://www.steelsmilingpgh.org/ and his Instagram.

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:28 +0000 info@sporahealth.com (Dan Miller, Julius Boatwright) https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com/episodes/destigmatizing-vulnerability-with-julius-boatwright-q11k2aQo Warning: This conversation references suicide and suicidal ideations.  If you have distressing emotional experiences that interfere with your ability to function, consider talking to a licensed mental health professional.

Julius Boatwright, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Smiling, joins us in this conversation discussing mental health access, stigma, and healing within the Black community. Steel Smiling looks to bridge the gap between Black people and mental health support through education, advocacy, and awareness. Julius is a Licensed Master Social Worker with additional training in Trauma-Informed Community Practices, Human Services Management and leadership. He is passionate about ensuring that all communities have access to mental health resources.

In this conversation Dan and Julius discuss  the Black male experience in the field of social work, the stigma of mental health in the community, and Julius' work in the community to increase access to mental health resources.

If you'd like to see the transcribed conversation, check it out on our blog, The Grapevine.

To learn more about Julius and follow his work check out https://www.steelsmilingpgh.org/ and his Instagram.

]]> Destigmatizing Vulnerability with Julius Boatwright Dan Miller, Julius Boatwright 00:30:58 In this episode of The Spora Health Link Conversation Series, Spora Health founder, Dan Miller talks about mental health and vulnerability from the Black male perspective with Julius Boatwright, a social worker and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Smiling in Pittsburgh, PA. In this episode of The Spora Health Link Conversation Series, Spora Health founder, Dan Miller talks about mental health and vulnerability from the Black male perspective with Julius Boatwright, a social worker and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Smiling in Pittsburgh, PA. wellness, black mental health, mental health, health, mental health stigma no full 8 699a48ab-96d3-41f3-a820-fec6273bca91 Healing Generational Trauma with Nkechi Njaka In this third conversation with Nkechi Njaka, a neuroscientist, choreographer, and mindfulness guide, we talk about addressing generational trauma.

As a mindfulness expert, Nkechi, talks about her own experience addressing and working towards the healing of trauma using mindfulness techniques, therapy, and movement.

If you have distressing emotional experiences that interfere with your ability to function, consider talking to a licensed mental health professional.

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To learn more about Nkechi and follow her work at http://www.ndnlifestylestudio.com/   and on Instagram.

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]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:56:10 +0000 info@sporahealth.com (Dan Miller, Nkechi Njaka) https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com/episodes/healing-generational-trauma-with-nkechi-njaka-MBp2YWBK In this third conversation with Nkechi Njaka, a neuroscientist, choreographer, and mindfulness guide, we talk about addressing generational trauma.

As a mindfulness expert, Nkechi, talks about her own experience addressing and working towards the healing of trauma using mindfulness techniques, therapy, and movement.

If you have distressing emotional experiences that interfere with your ability to function, consider talking to a licensed mental health professional.

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]]> Healing Generational Trauma with Nkechi Njaka Dan Miller, Nkechi Njaka 00:26:07 Nkechi Njaka joined us for the third time to speak with Spora Health founder and CEO, Dan Miller, in a conversation about healing and reconciling generational trauma for people existing in Black and Brown bodies. As a neuroscientist, choreographer, and mindfulness guide, Nkechi brings her unique perspective to a conversation that touches on the scientific and the spiritual aspects of confronting and celebrating where we come from. Nkechi Njaka joined us for the third time to speak with Spora Health founder and CEO, Dan Miller, in a conversation about healing and reconciling generational trauma for people existing in Black and Brown bodies. As a neuroscientist, choreographer, and mindfulness guide, Nkechi brings her unique perspective to a conversation that touches on the scientific and the spiritual aspects of confronting and celebrating where we come from. wellness, mental health, healing, generational trauma, trauma no full 7 c08ab576-5d18-4fc9-a6c4-0b57df0eff08 Ancestry & Genealogy with Dominique Luster Dominique Luster is one part archivist, one part researcher, full parts natural haired bourbon connoisseur, with a dash of genealogy for taste. Dominique has been working in the cultural heritage and memory fields for nearly 10 years. In this time, she’s come to be known as a champion for Black history and Black-centered storytelling. After working at universities, libraries, and museums across the country, she came to understand that all too often, the stories of marginalized communities are suppressed, oppressed, erased, or forgotten. With this as a north star, Dominique started The Luster Company to rechart that path. The Luster Company is an outpour of spirit by way of helping individuals and organizations uplift, honor, and tell stories that represent the lived experiences of the Black diaspora.

They talk about the importance of knowing where you come from, healing generational trauma, and feeling connected to our ancestors .

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]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:39:58 +0000 info@sporahealth.com (Dan Miller, Dominique Luster) https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com/episodes/ancestry-genealogy-with-dominique-luster-HNIbSj94 Dominique Luster is one part archivist, one part researcher, full parts natural haired bourbon connoisseur, with a dash of genealogy for taste. Dominique has been working in the cultural heritage and memory fields for nearly 10 years. In this time, she’s come to be known as a champion for Black history and Black-centered storytelling. After working at universities, libraries, and museums across the country, she came to understand that all too often, the stories of marginalized communities are suppressed, oppressed, erased, or forgotten. With this as a north star, Dominique started The Luster Company to rechart that path. The Luster Company is an outpour of spirit by way of helping individuals and organizations uplift, honor, and tell stories that represent the lived experiences of the Black diaspora.

They talk about the importance of knowing where you come from, healing generational trauma, and feeling connected to our ancestors .

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]]> Ancestry & Genealogy with Dominique Luster Dan Miller, Dominique Luster 00:26:17 In this episode of the Spora Link Conversation Series, Spora Health CEO and founder, Dan Miller, sits down to speak to Dominique Luster, an archivist and researcher helping people of African decent to trace their heritage and family roots. In this episode of the Spora Link Conversation Series, Spora Health CEO and founder, Dan Miller, sits down to speak to Dominique Luster, an archivist and researcher helping people of African decent to trace their heritage and family roots. genealogy, wellness, heritage, black ancestry, ancestry no full 6 432bab07-0222-48f4-a379-b517fe36be4c Food Alchemy with Chef Ameera Chef Ameera uses ‘Food Alchemy’ to curate meals that are intricately designed to satiate the mind, body and soul. A third-generation Californian, she combines  her mastery of West Coast staples with her love of spices from around the globe. Created with local, seasonal, and organic  ingredients, Chef Ameera’s vibrant menus delight the most discerning palettes. She has cooked for folks like Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Rihanna, Kelly Rowling, and Kanye West and is a Food Network Champion (Cutthroat Kitchen). Her repertoire of culinary and healing services assist clients in manifesting the lives they desire. A mother of two, Ameera’s cooking is anchored in a deep maternal  love that extends into the food she makes. Chef Ameera seamlessly infuses Ayurvedic principles and Reiki to go beyond her client’s physical goals to effectively cater to each individual’s deeper needs. 

The following is a transcript of the conversation between Chef Ameera and Spora Health founder and CEO, Dan Miller on the work she does.

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]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:29:18 +0000 info@sporahealth.com (Dan Miller, Chef Ameera) https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com/episodes/food-alchemy-with-chef-ameera-U59saeim Chef Ameera uses ‘Food Alchemy’ to curate meals that are intricately designed to satiate the mind, body and soul. A third-generation Californian, she combines  her mastery of West Coast staples with her love of spices from around the globe. Created with local, seasonal, and organic  ingredients, Chef Ameera’s vibrant menus delight the most discerning palettes. She has cooked for folks like Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Rihanna, Kelly Rowling, and Kanye West and is a Food Network Champion (Cutthroat Kitchen). Her repertoire of culinary and healing services assist clients in manifesting the lives they desire. A mother of two, Ameera’s cooking is anchored in a deep maternal  love that extends into the food she makes. Chef Ameera seamlessly infuses Ayurvedic principles and Reiki to go beyond her client’s physical goals to effectively cater to each individual’s deeper needs. 

The following is a transcript of the conversation between Chef Ameera and Spora Health founder and CEO, Dan Miller on the work she does.

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]]> Food Alchemy with Chef Ameera Dan Miller, Chef Ameera 00:26:42 In this episode of The Spora Health Link Conversation Series, Spora Health founder, Dan Miller talks about food and nutrition with Chef Ameera. Chef Ameera is known for 'Food Alchemy,' the idea of using the energy from food to transform ourselves. In this episode of The Spora Health Link Conversation Series, Spora Health founder, Dan Miller talks about food and nutrition with Chef Ameera. Chef Ameera is known for 'Food Alchemy,' the idea of using the energy from food to transform ourselves. wellness, food, healing, nutrition no full 5 db16bc2b-7ae7-414e-b669-702ab0b41dc3 Black Joy & Public Health with Rebecca Desir Rebecca Desir is a native of Ft Lauderdale, Florida, born to Haitian immigrants. She considers herself a community and mental health advocate, focused on making public health more accessible. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science + Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University, and here master’s degree in Public Health from Florida International University.  She currently works as a Program Manager for one of the largest faith-based health systems in the nation. Her passion for addressing health equity in Black communities led her to starting her own nonprofit organization, the Black Health Commission. The BHC has a mission to bring awareness to the root causes of health disparities through volunteerism, community events/programs, and collaboration with other organizations. 

In this conversation, Rebecca sat down with Dan Miller, Spora Health founder and CEO, to discuss her work in making public health more accessible and  joyful in Orlando, FL. We talk about her organization, the Black Health Commission, COVID-19 in the Black Community, the Black Joy Festival she hosts annually, and how this work can stay hopeful.

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]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:20:31 +0000 info@sporahealth.com (Dan Miller, Rebecca Desir) https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com/episodes/black-joy-public-health-with-rebecca-desir-6PCL_Sx3 Rebecca Desir is a native of Ft Lauderdale, Florida, born to Haitian immigrants. She considers herself a community and mental health advocate, focused on making public health more accessible. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science + Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University, and here master’s degree in Public Health from Florida International University.  She currently works as a Program Manager for one of the largest faith-based health systems in the nation. Her passion for addressing health equity in Black communities led her to starting her own nonprofit organization, the Black Health Commission. The BHC has a mission to bring awareness to the root causes of health disparities through volunteerism, community events/programs, and collaboration with other organizations. 

In this conversation, Rebecca sat down with Dan Miller, Spora Health founder and CEO, to discuss her work in making public health more accessible and  joyful in Orlando, FL. We talk about her organization, the Black Health Commission, COVID-19 in the Black Community, the Black Joy Festival she hosts annually, and how this work can stay hopeful.

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]]> Black Joy & Public Health with Rebecca Desir Dan Miller, Rebecca Desir 00:19:16 In this conversation, Rebecca Desir, a community and mental health advocate, focused on making public health more accessible, sat down with Dan Miller, Spora Health founder and CEO, to discuss her work in public health and how this work has to center Black joy. In this conversation, Rebecca Desir, a community and mental health advocate, focused on making public health more accessible, sat down with Dan Miller, Spora Health founder and CEO, to discuss her work in public health and how this work has to center Black joy. wellness, public health, black joy, healthcare no full 4 acae944c-c078-4336-ac44-1b380305a6ca Decolonizing Scent with Yosh Han Yosh Han is the founder YOSH olfactory sense. She is a Perfumer, Level 1 Sommelier, a Judge for the 2020 Institute for Art and Olfaction awards and former tasting judge for the International Chocolate Salon in San Francisco. Yosh is the producer of Scent Festival, an annual digital event celebrating olfaction and the senses. Scent Festival is also a platform for supporting BIPOC scent artists and is currently sponsoring a petition to "Reclassify Oriental category in Perfumery." 

In this episode we cover the power of scent to impact memory, wellness, and the push to creating more equity in the field of perfumery.

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]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:08:41 +0000 info@sporahealth.com (Dan Miller, Yosh Han) https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com/episodes/decolonizing-scent-with-yosh-han-8L7lpVBo Yosh Han is the founder YOSH olfactory sense. She is a Perfumer, Level 1 Sommelier, a Judge for the 2020 Institute for Art and Olfaction awards and former tasting judge for the International Chocolate Salon in San Francisco. Yosh is the producer of Scent Festival, an annual digital event celebrating olfaction and the senses. Scent Festival is also a platform for supporting BIPOC scent artists and is currently sponsoring a petition to "Reclassify Oriental category in Perfumery." 

In this episode we cover the power of scent to impact memory, wellness, and the push to creating more equity in the field of perfumery.

If you'd prefer to read this conversation please visit visit the Grapevine for the full conversation.

To learn more about Yosh and follow her work: YOSH olfactory sense

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]]> Decolonizing Scent with Yosh Han Dan Miller, Yosh Han 00:33:43 In this episode of the Spora Health Link, founder Dan Miller is joined by Yosh Han, professional perfumer, to discuss the power of scent and the perfume industry's long history of eurocentrism and racism, particularly obvious in it's use of terms like 'orientalism.' Yosh believes that scent is a representation of culture that comes with biases that are rarely evaluated. She also believes that scent is a way we can all upgrade our physical spaces and even feel more at home in our own skin. In this episode of the Spora Health Link, founder Dan Miller is joined by Yosh Han, professional perfumer, to discuss the power of scent and the perfume industry's long history of eurocentrism and racism, particularly obvious in it's use of terms like 'orientalism.' Yosh believes that scent is a representation of culture that comes with biases that are rarely evaluated. She also believes that scent is a way we can all upgrade our physical spaces and even feel more at home in our own skin. racism, wellness, spora health, decolonization, scent no full 3 a9545848-9ce5-4426-b25d-a2ba41c37a89 The Healing Power of Music with Nkechi Njaka In this episode we talk about mindfulness,  the role of music in memory and being present, and how it can affect anxiety, depression, and mental health.

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]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:55:14 +0000 info@sporahealth.com (Dan Miller, Nkechi Njaka) https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com/episodes/the-healing-power-of-music-with-nkechi-njaka-7JLWyeC_ In this episode we talk about mindfulness,  the role of music in memory and being present, and how it can affect anxiety, depression, and mental health.

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]]> The Healing Power of Music with Nkechi Njaka Dan Miller, Nkechi Njaka 00:26:38 Nkechi Njaka joined us for the second time to speak with Spora Health founder and CEO, Dan Miller, about the significance of music and movement in her life and the role it’s played in sustaining her. As a neuroscientist, choreographer, and mindfulness guide, Nkechi brings her unique perspective to a conversation that touches on the scientific and the immeasurable qualities of music. Nkechi Njaka joined us for the second time to speak with Spora Health founder and CEO, Dan Miller, about the significance of music and movement in her life and the role it’s played in sustaining her. As a neuroscientist, choreographer, and mindfulness guide, Nkechi brings her unique perspective to a conversation that touches on the scientific and the immeasurable qualities of music. wellness, mental health, music, healthcare no full 2 5cbebbf2-cbca-458b-9c82-b5e7d1d2dc6c Mindfulness in Healthcare with Nkechi Njaka Alternative ways to listen to this conversation:

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]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:16:49 +0000 info@sporahealth.com (Spora Health) https://the-spora-health-link.simplecast.com/episodes/mindfulness-in-healthcare-with-nkechi-njaka-H7uxpC_r Alternative ways to listen to this conversation:

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]]> Mindfulness in Healthcare with Nkechi Njaka Spora Health 00:29:01 Nkechi Njaka is an integrated lifestylist combining her backgrounds in neuroscience, dance, nutrition and fashion to investigate the relationship between the brain and the body. In this conversation Nkechi and Spora Health Founder, Dan Miller, sit down to discuss how her mindfulness practice has helped her know her own body and advocate for herself in the healthcare system. Nkechi Njaka is an integrated lifestylist combining her backgrounds in neuroscience, dance, nutrition and fashion to investigate the relationship between the brain and the body. In this conversation Nkechi and Spora Health Founder, Dan Miller, sit down to discuss how her mindfulness practice has helped her know her own body and advocate for herself in the healthcare system. wellness, mindfulness, health equity, healthcare no full 1