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LifeBeat: The Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #14

  Better Data. Better Health.

  Aug 18, 202644 minS2

  Host: Kermit G. Payne Guest: Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN What happens when the health data we need simply doesn’t exist? On this episode of the LifeBeat: The Podcast , host Kermit G. Payne sits down with Dr. Yvonne Commodore-Mensah , Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Director for Local-Global Reciprocal Innovation at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity, for a powerful conversation about heart health, health disparities, community trust, and culturally informed innovation . Dr. Commodore-Mensah explores why closing health data gaps—particularly in regions such as West Africa—is critical to improving health outcomes. The conversation also examines the importance of building trust with communities, recognizing that communities are not monolithic, and developing health solutions that reflect the people and cultures they are designed to serve. They also discuss the unique role of nurses as trusted health professionals , how technology can empower patients, and what the next generation of nurses needs to successfully combine clinical care, innovation, technology, research, and community engagement.

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  Episode #13

  The Skill That Turns Bystanders Into Heroes

  Feb 10, 202633 minS2

  Host: Kermit G. Payne Guest: Katherine Y. Brown, EdD, OTR/L What if you could save a life with just a small investment of time? In this powerful episode, internationally recognized CPR educator Dr. Katherine Y. Brown—known as “The CPR Lady” —breaks down why CPR is one of the most important skills everyday people can learn. Dr. Brown shares how CPR training doesn’t have to be expensive, complicated, or intimidating—and why fear and misinformation stop too many people from stepping in during emergencies. From teaching CPR in underserved and unexpected spaces to empowering children and families with life-saving knowledge, she reveals how preparation can turn ordinary bystanders into heroes. This conversation challenges myths, builds confidence, and reminds us that knowing what to do—even for a few minutes—can mean the difference between life and death.

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  Episode #12

  Research Isn’t Neutral—And That Matters

  Jan 13, 202630 minS2

  <p>Host: Kermit G. Payne</p><p>Guest: K. Sean Kimbro, PhD</p><p>What happens when science finally reflects the people it’s meant to serve? In this powerful episode of LifeBeat, Dr. Sean Kimbro—Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine—shares his journey from a teenage science fair to leading groundbreaking research focused on health equity.</p><p>Dr. Kimbro breaks down how ancestry, biology, environment, and data bias shape health outcomes, and why communities of color have too often been excluded from the research that drives medical decisions. From ancestral-driven drug discovery and precision nutrition to the risks...

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  Episode #11

  The Power of Purpose in Medicine

  Dec 18, 202535 minS2

  <p>Host: Kermit G. Payne</p><p>Guest: J. Adrian Tyndall, MD, MPH</p><p><br></p><p>What does it take to lead medicine with purpose? Dr. J. Adrian Tyndall shares his journey to Morehouse School of Medicine, the power of culture, faith, and community partnerships—and why health equity must be rooted in trust, purpose, and people.</p><p><br></p><p>#HealthEquity #PurposeDrivenLeadership #MorehouseMedicine #CommunityHealth #BlackDoctorsMatter</p>

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  Episode #10

  Jobs, Dignity, and a Mission That Actually Works

  Dec 9, 202527 minS2

  <p>Host: Kermit G. Payne</p><p>Guest: Keith T. Parker, MBA</p><p><br></p><p>How did Goodwill of North Georgia become one of the most powerful job engines in the Southeast? In this episode, Keith Parker—President and CEO of Goodwill of North Georgia—pulls back the curtain on the strategy, partnerships, and people-centered mission that transformed a thrift store model into a workforce powerhouse.</p><p>Under Parker’s leadership, Goodwill now operates 60+ stores, 50+ donation centers, and multiple career centers across 45 counties—helping tens of thousands secure jobs each year. A nationally recognized executive and former leader o...

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