On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, community members in Des Moines are invited to gather for an evening of conversation, coffee, and brain health awareness at The Slow Down Coffee Co. The event, “Talkin’ About Walkin’,” is a live podcast hosted by Corey Dion Lewis, founder of My City My Health,
Why storytelling, journaling, and solo episodes are more than content—they’re mental health tools. “I just turned 39, and I’m still learning how to feel seen.” That’s what Emili Johnson, host of Black Girl Iowa, shared during a recent episode of Coffee Can’t Fix Everything. Her
In a world that feels louder and more divided by the day, the power of unity can feel like a quiet whisper. But when communities come together—not in hashtags or headlines, but in real, intentional action—something shifts. That’s exactly what happened in the collaborative video project La
In the United States, jails and prisons have become default providers of mental health care. But here's the reality: these systems were never designed for this role, and it shows. The Numbers Tell the Story Roughly 44% of people in local jails and 37% in state and federal
Sponsored by MentalHappy Support groups used to be something you heard about in church basements or hospital pamphlets. Now, they’re becoming a core part of how people access care—and for good reason. In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, MentalHappy founder Tamar Blue breaks down why community-based
Health justice is more than a buzzword—it’s a framework and movement focused on dismantling the systems that create health disparities and building new ones rooted in equity and justice. Where health equity ensures that everyone has a fair opportunity to be healthy, health justice addresses the deeper causes
Chronic illnesses continue to affect Black communities in the U.S. at disproportionately high rates. These health conditions are not just statistics—they are daily realities shaped by systemic barriers, economic inequality, and access to care. Based on current data, this article provides a grounded overview of the most common
More than 900 measles cases have been reported in 2025, with outbreaks concentrated in Texas and spreading across 29 states. Here’s what’s driving the surge—and how to stay protected. Key Takeaways * As of early May 2025, at least 935 measles cases have been confirmed across the U.
“You can’t fix what you can’t see.” That’s the quiet emergency unfolding in public health right now—and most folks don’t even know it’s happening. In the first 100 days of the Trump administration, more than a dozen federal health-tracking programs were cut or gutted.
“Public broadcasting isn’t just background noise. It’s the soundtrack to our civic education, the bedtime stories for our children, and often, the only trusted voice in a media storm.” In May 2025, an executive order was signed to cut all federal funding to PBS and NPR, two of
"The pressure to be everything can make you forget you're somebody." We said it. And if you're reading this, you’ve probably felt it too. Whether you’re a creative, a community leader, or just trying to stay afloat—pressure is loud, and it
What if the key to better mental health was sitting right in your hands? Across the country, stress, anxiety, and loneliness are eating away at our communities. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental health condition, and access to healing spaces still isn't equal.