The C.H.W. CREW Podcast
by Tasha Whitaker
The #1 Podcast for Community Health Workers (CHW). We empower CHWs and health and wellness professionals around the globe to be courageous and make impact. We share actionable tips and tools for you to live your best quality of life! Hosted by a Community Health Worker and Instructor from Texas, Tasha Whitaker has a passion for the equipping CHWs/Promotoras and communities with strategies and tools for them to live their best quality of life!
Episodes
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#50 Final Episode - The WHY behind The CHW Crew
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode podcast host Tasha Whitaker announces the final episode of The CHW Crew Podcast. With over 6k podcast downloads and 50 episodes since launching the first episode on Dec.1, 2017, Tasha has shared the stories of a variety of Community Health Workers/Promotoras...
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Ep# 49 I AM A CHW Campaign with Shannon Lijewski
Send us Fan Mail Today we travel to Michigan to hear from Shannon Lijewski, MBA, CHCEF. She is a Michigan native who loves spending time with her family outdoors in Northern Michigan. She has spent the past 15 years serving the most vulnerable community members through outreach, education, health...
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EP#48 Working in Hospice Care with Kandis Draw
Send us Fan Mail In this amazing podcast interview with Kandis Draw located in Chicago, Illinois we discuss: ✔ The role of a CHW in hospice care ✔ Importance of Self Care as a caregiver ✔Difference between palliative care and hospice care ✔ Importance of African American Representation in Cancer...
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EP#47 Committed To The People with Phillip Cooper
Send us Fan Mail The podcast summer break is over and we are back with a new episode ending out June! In this amazing podcast interview with Phillip Cooper aka Change Agent located in Ashville, North Carolina we discuss: ✔ The journey of recovery ✔ Evolving into who you are meant to be…
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EP# 46 Navigating A Season of Transition
Send us Fan Mail Tune in as Tasha has a transparent conversation on the topic, "navigating a season of transition". She has personally been deep in the season of transition and is sharing some lessons she has learned and giving some encouragement to those in this season! Tune in to hear: ✔Why…
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EP#45 Be Authentically You With Denise Martinez
Send us Fan Mail Growing up in West Texas or as known as "The Valley" Denise takes us through her journey of discovery of her interest in public health. As she is exploring she also realizing the importance of being authentically yourself no matter where you are planted and what your cultural...
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EP#44 Violence Prevention in Baltimore with Erica Hamlett
Send us Fan Mail Erica Hamlett is the Violence Prevention Coordinator for McElderry ParkSafe Streets in her hometown of Baltimore, Md. As a Certified Community Health Worker and advocate she dedicates herself to whatever her community needs. Advocating for police reform, family substance abuse...
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EP#43: Ending The School to Prison Pipeline with Leonard Webb
Send us Fan Mail Today we speak with Leonard Webb, he is a retired law enforcement professional turned life coach/ youth advocate. He is the CEO of Webbolutionary Motivation LLC and Leonard is also an adjunct faculty member teaching Criminal Justice at Potomac State College of West Virginia...
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EP: 42 Benefits of the RESET button..Happy New Year!
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year 2021! We are back after the holiday break and have a lot to unpack! As we start the new year I have found it beneficial to hit the reset button! I will share a few tips that you can implement to help you on the journey of resetting for 2021. The Biden Plan for CHWs...
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Virtual Self Care Gift Exchange EP:#41
Send us Fan Mail Today Podcast Host Tasha shares about The Self Care Gift Exchange taking place Fri. Dec. 11, 2020 with fellow public health educators around the nation. We will spread some holiday cheer, network, get some self care tips and share some smiles. This is meant to uplift healthcare...
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EP#40 Covid19 and Flu Season Tips with Pamela Alexander, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Send us Fan Mail Today we will hear from Pamela Alexander a Nurse Practitioner. With the winter season around the corner and covid19 and flu season number increasing today she will share tips with us to be safe! Pamala has been a registered nurse for 16 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 7...
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#39 DFW CHW Association with Dr. Hernandez
Send us Fan Mail For the episode today we hear from Dr. Hernandez and her journey into the CHW field. She is a co-founder of DFW CHW Association one of the largest Associations in Texas serving CHWs and Promotoras. She speaks about her journey of public health, how to start an association, the...
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EP: 38 Healing Hike for Health Educators with Bre Williams
Send us Fan Mail Follow @thechwcrew and subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Today we hear from Bre Williams Founder of Curvy By Nature. Born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Fort Worth, Texas her passion for people is as dynamic as her birthplace and hometown. Bre's initial passion for...
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EP#37 The Impact of a CHW Instructor with Mercedes Cruz-Ruiz
Send us Fan Mail Follow Us @thechwcrew Mercedes Cruz-Ruiz is a passionate CHW and CHW Instructor. She has Served the community for 28 years in the field of government funded programs. As a Community Health Educator for the past 13 years and have taught over 1700 health education workshops. State...
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EP: 36 Coming Full Circle with Omar Jones
Send us Fan Mail Get connected and follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Omar Jones is a Certified Registered Community Health Worker with Great Lakes Bay Health Centers in Saginaw, MI where he also serves as chairperson of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, leads the Health Literacy Taskforce...
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#35 Dancing the pounds off with Dana Branch!
Send us Fan Mail Get connected and follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Dana Branch is using her journey to health and wellness as inspiration for others to get healthy. After years of going through her own battles with chronic illness she made the decision to make a change and has danced her to a...
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Ep #34 Be Empowered!
Send us Fan Mail Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! Today I share 3 tips to be empowered as parents make decisions for their kids going back to school during covid19. I discuss my new devotional Promise and...
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Ep#33 Lessons from my Podcasting Journey
Send us Fan Mail Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! This weekend I invested in myself and attended Podthon a two-day virtual event where podcasters can learn from and connect with thought leaders in the...
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EP#32 Minority Mental Health Awareness with Litza Bodden
Send us Fan Mail Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Today Litza will share tips on how to care for your mental wellness and resources to leverage. Litza is a...
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EP#31 The Power of the Getaway!
Send us Fan Mail Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! In the current time of the Covid19 pandemic, racial inequalities and unemployment many people find themselves under tremendous stress and neglecting...
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EP#30 World Sickle Cell Disease Day with Shantia Fitzgerald
Send us Fan Mail Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! World Sickle Cell Day is June 19 and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) has resources to assist those who need them . Today we speak...
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EP#29 A Conversation about Cultural Awareness with Dr. James-Etta
Send us Fan Mail With the current state of events in the world of the recent death of Mr. George Floyd, protest for black lives matter, covid-19, and tensions high we will examine the significance of reflection in our lives to better understand Cultural Awareness. In order to have conversations...
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EP#28 Gratitude & My Quarantine Birthday
Send us Fan Mail This week I celebrated my birthday, May 13 during quarantine. This was a first, but it actually was a great birthday. I have so much to be thankful for and I am blessed. I want to thank each and every one for listening to a podcast episode, subscribing, leaving a review and being…
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EP:#27 Leading The Charge with Denise Octavia Smith, NACHW Executive Director
Send us Fan Mail Denise Octavia Smith is the Executive Director for the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) among many additional hats. Only 6 months into her new role of leading the charge for Community Health Workers she is full throttle engaged in providing resources and...
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EP#26 Virtual Education for CHWs with Quisha Umemba MPH, RN, CDCES, CHWI
Send us Fan Mail Now that we are going into our third week of the quarantine lifestyle, many professionals are shifting to virtual technology and utilizing it to continue the work of outreach, seeing patients and continuing care. If organizations haven't thought about incorporating a virtual...
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EP#25 The Root Cause of Your Concerns with Dr. Amber Brown, PT DPT
Send us Fan Mail What is the root cause of the last time you went to see a physician? We are speaking with Dr. Amber Brown, PT, DPT, founder and owner of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness, a safe- space to learn about the root causes of your concerns. As a doctor of physical therapy she focuses…
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EP#24 Coronavirus Resources for CHWs
Send us Fan Mail On March 16, 2020, the White House issued new national COVID-19 guidance to avoid in-person events with family, friends or community of more than 10 people. This guidance, along with many states’ closures of the places where we work, play, learn and pray, means that many CHWs…
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EP#23 Educating The Community Through Radio
Send us Fan Mail Rafiat Akinwande is a passionate radio broadcaster and podcast Host of " Queen Raffy's Space" from Lagos, Nigeria. With thousands of listeners and impact in her community her passion for educating the community through radio media helps many to receive the resources that they…
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EP#22: March Health Awareness Campaigns
Send us Fan Mail Tasha talks about some of the Health Awareness Campaigns for the month of March and ways that you may be able to implement them into your community for the month! She shares some of her experiences out in the community as a CHW implementing these campaigns as well as actionable...
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EP #21: Minority Health Advocacy with Alisa Howard
Send us Fan Mail Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! Alisa N. Howard, hails locally from Las Vegas, Nevada having studied Communications, Paralegal Studies and Psychology. Ms. Howard combined all of her…
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EP#20: Heart Health Awareness with Tara Robinson
Send us Fan Mail Tara Robinson, the Founder of the Black Heart Association, has had first-hand experiences with heart disease. At 5’2”, 125 lbs, Tara was the picture of perfect health, yet lurking beneath her permanent incandescent smile, her heart was quietly painting a different picture. At…
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EP#19: Working with Native American Indian Tribes in Arizona with Brooke Bender
Send us Fan Mail Brooke Bender a Community Health Representative in Arizona shares his journey of working as a CHR as they are called that work with the American Indian population. Brooke has been a CHR for 7 years and has worked in various roles, starting a Massage Therapist by trade this…
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EP#18: Benefits of Joining CHW Professional Associations with Dolontria Williams
Send us Fan Mail Dolontria Williams has over a decade of experience working in healthcare in a variety of roles. She currently works as the Community Liaison with Houston Department of Health. She serves as the Texas Ambassador for the National Association of Community Health Workers, Board of...
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EP#17: 5 Ways To Level Up In 2020!
Send us Fan Mail It's the end of the year and many people are reflecting back over the year and setting goals for the new year 2020. I am sharing 5 ways to LEVEL UP for the new decade to jump start your year! Cue the Ciara song "Level Up"! 1. Set Goals 2. Network 3. Get a Mentor/Be a Mentor 4....
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EP#16: Outreach in the Delta of Mississippi with Shanell Williamson
Send us Fan Mail Shanell Williamson shares her experiences as a community health worker doing community outreach throughout the Delta of Mississippi with the Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center/Mississippi SHINE Project. Shanell Shanell R. Williamson is a native of Bassfield, MS and still…
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EP#15: Tips on how to show Gratitude
Send us Fan Mail Hey The CHW Crew! It's the week of Thanksgiving! Hopefully you get a little time off to be with family and friends and relax. Many people will gather together for the holiday to show Gratitude , but what exactly does that look like? It will look differently for everyone, on this...
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EP#14: Diabetes Education with Misty Jones RD, CDE
Send us Fan Mail November is National Diabetes Month and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. On this episode Misty Jones, born and raised in Dallas, Texas and a registered and licensed dietitian in the state of Texas shares her journey working with individuals with diabetes. She obtained her...
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EP#13: Self Care for the Holiday Season!
Send us Fan Mail It's November! Officially time to kick off the holiday season. As we gather with family and friends and celebrate with parties and food take time to remember self care as a priority. In this episode Tasha shares some key tips to help you with self care for this holiday season!…
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EP#12: Community Health Workers in Florida with Lolita Dash Pitts & Brendaly Rodriguez
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The CHW Crew Podcast, we hear from two passionate community health worker advocates Lolita Dash Pitts & Brendaly Rodriguez. Lolita Dash Pitts, Executive Director of Front Porch Community Development Association Inc. She will be sharing her experience of being a...
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EP#11: A Conversation with Dr. Maudia Gentry: The impact of internships for CHWs
Send us Fan Mail Tasha Whitaker is joined by Dr. Maudia L. Gentry, the Executive Director for the Texas non-profit Community Health Training Institute Inc. Her duties include: providing Texas Community Health Worker certification training and providing Mandatory Continuing Education Training for...
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EP#10: How to become a Community Health Worker in Texas
Send us Fan Mail Have you wondered what the process is to become a Community Health Worker and Instructor in Texas? Are you interested in knowing if this is a certification that you can apply for? Tune in and learn the steps and process to become a certified community health worker and Instructor...
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EP#9: World Suicide Prevention Day 2019. September is national suicide prevention month.
Send us Fan Mail Sept 10, 2019 is the annual day to spread suicide awareness for suicide prevention. Today we discuss the importance of knowing resources available and where to direct individuals. Visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1 800 273 8255. --- This episode is sponsored by ·...
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EP#8: Traffic Safety: How CHWs can get engaged!
Send us Fan Mail Live from GHSA Conference in Anaheim, California we discuss autonomous vehicles, how impaired driving and distracted driving are impacting traffic safety. CHWs can get engaged and make an impact!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast....
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EP#7: Back to school tips for the 2019-2020 school year!!
Send us Fan Mail It's that time of year again, kids off to school and parents/guardians back on the go! Don't get stressed, listen to a few steps that may make the back to school process more manageable and effective for this year!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make…
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EP#6: Upcoming CHW Conferences in Texas!
Send us Fan Mail I will be giving information about each of the CHW conferences coming up in the state of Texas through the end of the year that I am currently aware of. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast:...
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EP#5: Self Care for the CHW!
Send us Fan Mail Self care is so important, having time to care for yourself is priority, because you cant care for anyone else until you care for yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast:...
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EP#4: November is National Diabetes Awareness Month!
Send us Fan Mail Sharing tips on resources for national diabetes month! For additional information about resources for diabetes see https://www.diabetes.org/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast:...
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EP#3: Happy New Year 2018! ❤💜
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year 2018! ❤💜--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/support Support the show
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EP#2: The CHW role & Holidays
Send us Fan Mail The role of the CHW is very important especially during the holidays when grief and depression can set in with individuals. I discuss some ways to reach out and help patients during this time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast....
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The #1 Podcast for Community Health Workers (CHW). We empower CHWs and health and wellness professionals around the globe to be courageous and make impact. We share actionable tips and tools for you to live your best quality of life! Hosted by a Community Health Worker and Instructor from Texas, Tasha Whitaker has a passion for the equipping CHWs/Promotoras and communities with strategies and tools for them to live their best quality of life!
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