Changemakers podcast share the stories and insights of visionaries tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our food system. These changemakers are innovators, scientists, advocates, policymakers, educators and many more, united by a common objective. Audience will get a chance to learn the problems that the are tackling, and the challenges and the triumphs. The goal is to inform, inspire & educate the next generation of changemakers .
The Next Chapter: Where Food, Health & Human Stories Meet
What if understanding food and health required more than knowing the science?
As we close this chapter of the Changemaker Podcast, we’re preparing for something new: conversations that bring together leading experts, powerful personal stories, and the science behind how food shapes our health.
We’ll go beyond facts and headlines to meet the people behind the research, explore the experiences that shaped their thinking, and translate complex science into conversations that matter in everyday life.
This isn’t goodbye. It’s the beginning of a new chapter.
Stay tuned. The next conversation may change the way you think about food, health, and what’s on your plate.
3 Jul 2026
Understanding Transposable Elements, Food Security, and the Future of Genetics with Susan Wessler
In this episode of the Changemaker Podcast, Dr. Julia Olayanju sits down with Susan R. Wessler, pioneering geneticist and leading expert on transposable elements, to explore her work.
Together, they discuss the dynamic nature of the genome, the role genetics plays in agriculture and food security, and how scientific discovery can drive innovation to support a healthier and more sustainable future.
Sponsor:
The podcast is made possible by ENISQ, a gamified platform for K12 health and nutrition education. Learn more on enisq.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/enisq
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enisq_com
ENISQ: Overview | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/enisq/?viewAsMember=true)
About Dr. Olayanju:
Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of ENISQ, where she and her team are leveraging technology to enhance health and nutrition education in K-12 schools.
https://enisq.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/
19 Jun 2026
Understanding Food As Medicine With Elizabeth Machinca
Increasingly, healthcare systems, researchers, and public health leaders are recognizing what science continues to demonstrate: the food we eat plays a critical role in preventing and managing chronic diseases, improving quality of life, and shaping long-term health outcomes.
The concept of Food as medicine continues to gain momentum, but there are ambiguities when it comes to this term and how healthcare providers are integrating food into their patients' healthcare plan.
In today’s episode of the Changemaker Podcast, Dr. Julia Olayanju speaks with Elizabeth Machnica, a registered dietitian and team lead for the Food As Medicine Program and Director of Health and Well-Being at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. With expertise spanning clinical nutrition, public health research, food systems, and community design, Elizabeth shares valuable insights on the future of preventive health, equitable patient care, and what it truly means to integrate food as medicine into healthcare and community systems.
This is a thoughtful conversation about building healthier communities through innovation, education, and intentional systems-level change.
Visit BNMC wesite to learn more and support their work: https://bnmc.org/
Sponsor:
The podcast is made possible by ENISQ, a gamified platform for K12 health and nutrition education. Learn more on enisq.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/enisq
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enisq_com
ENISQ: Overview | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/enisq/?viewAsMember=true)
About Dr. Olayanju:
Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of ENISQ, where she and her team are leveraging technology to enhance health and nutrition education in K-12 schools.
https://enisq.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100
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Quality
60
Social presence
94
YouTube
0
Engagement
81
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