Dimensions of Public Health

Welcome back to our podcast! This new season, we will be exploring nutrition through the lens of public health practitioners. To kick us off, Host Dr. Great will share a childhood story — from secretly craving the smell and taste of kerosene to battling restless legs — and reveal how these unusual behaviors were actually signs of iron deficiency.
Blending lived experience with research and global data, this episode unpacks the hidden epidemic of iron deficiency anemia, its symptoms like pica and fatigue, who is most at risk, and what we can do to prevent it. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes our bodies whisper long before they scream — and public health helps us learn how to listen.

In this episode of The Unspoken Truths of Public Health, we sit down with Dr. Oswald Attin, now Associate Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Liberty University, to trace his journey from a French-speaking kid in Benin to leading a growing public health program in the U.S. Dr. Attin shares how mission work, infectious disease epidemiology, and a deep commitment to service shaped his calling, and how faith, family, and mentorship sustain him through the demands of teaching and leadership. He also reflects on navigating a constantly changing public health landscape post-COVID and offers practical advice to current and future students on finding their niche, being adaptable, and saying “yes” to real-world experience, community impact, and a lifestyle of service.
 
 

Welcome back to Season 3 of The Unspoken Truths in Public Health!
In Episode 4, The Journey of an International Student, we spotlight Dr. Miebaka Roberts—a Nigerian physician who earned his medical degree in Russia and recently graduated from Liberty University’s MPH program in global health with high distinction, receiving the award for Best Student in his concentration.
Dr. Roberts shares how his path shifted from clinical medicine to public health, inspired by his mother, a public health nurse, and shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses leading research at Johns Hopkins on harmful food additives like Red Dye 40, volunteering at the Lighthouse Community Health Centre to reach underserved patients, and fostering student opportunities as President of the Delta Omega Honorary Society.
He also reflects on the challenges of studying abroad, the value of strong networks, and his vision to strengthen preventive medicine and healthcare systems in Nigeria.
His story proves public health is more than a profession—it’s a calling that crosses borders. Tune in and be inspired to live public health boldly.
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This week, host Dr. Great speaks with Lynita Spain, Director of Community Resources at Parkview Community Missions in Lynchburg, Virginia. We're tackling the critical issues of homelessness, poverty, and hunger in American households.Lynita challenges common misconceptions, revealing that "homelessness doesn't have a face" and affects people from "all walks of life". Discover how Parkview offers vital "help, healing, hope" through their free food pantry in a food desert, as well as financial assistance, clothing, and life skills support. They've seen demand surge from around 200 to about 500 families a week!Listen now to understand these real stories and how you can "see, care, and act". Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedomLicense code: HUDUR0D8Y3TFITKJ

In today’s episode of Season 3, host Dr. Great is joined by Jane Oliver and Michelle Salinas of the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center for a conversation that is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Together, they explore what it truly means to stand for life as Christians in a culture that often overlooks the most vulnerable—the unborn. With real stories, practical insights, and deep spiritual conviction, this episode challenges believers to reflect on their calling, engage with compassion, and stand firm in their faith. Whether you're new to the pro-life conversation or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers truth, encouragement, and hope. Thank you for joining us as we take a deep dive into the Unspoken Truths of Christians in Reproductive Health!
 
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In today's podcast, Season 3 host Dr. Great, sits down with recent graduate Erin Chocklett, who discusses her journey of earning both her Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in public health from Liberty. Erin offers an engaging and enjoyable conversation about the Unspoken Truths of Pursuing an Education in Public Health!
 
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Isaac, an associate mental health professional at Virginia Baptist Hospital, shares what his role looks like to take care of others while also taking care of himself. For more information on Virginia Baptist Hospital's Psychiatric Unit, please visit https://www.centrahealth.com/locations/centra-virginia-baptist-hospital.

Megan and David Antonio share their experiences working at CrossFit Lynchburg and how impactful it has been for their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. For more information on CrossFit Lynchburg, please visit https://www.crossfitlynchburg.com/. 

Donald Noblett is a Cancer Grants Manager at Inspira Health, a non-profit health system in rural, Southwestern, New Jersey, where he oversees the implementation, growth, and evaluation of numerous grant-funded programs dedicated to reducing the prevalence of cancers and chronic diseases across Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester Counties. These programs include the Inspira Quit Center, a tobacco cessation program, three cancer screening programs for uninsured and underinsured community members, a cancer and chronic disease prevention coalition, and a transportation program for Inspira patients that identify transportation as a barrier when seeking cancer screening services, cancer treatment services, or cancer survivorship activities. For more information, please visit inspirahealthnetwork.org
 

Grace Puskas, a CHW with the Blue Ridge Medical Center gives the inside scoop of her role and different initiatives she has been able to be a part of.