Hello and welcome to Healthier Habits! A podcast that discusses challenges and solutions when it comes to health and wellness as well as connecting you with some local resources in Chicago. We are your hosts Kassandra Zumba and Yaa Kwakye. We are Policy, Systems, and Environmental Coordinators at the Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion, a program from the Office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships at UIC.
The podcast aims to provide education, resources, and healthy habits in Chicago. This podcast is aimed at leaders who would like to improve their working environment and the health of their employees, by creating healthier habits within their community.
Healthier Habits | S2E7: Live @ Hunger & Health Summit - Economic & Environmental Cost of Food Waste
Host Dr. Sarah Miller interviews panelists at the Hunger & Health Summit, exploring the economic and environmental costs of food waste and community-driven solutions.
20 Aug 2025
Healthier Habits | S2E6: Building Stability: Nutrition, Community, and Hope; Inside Mercy Housing
Cammi, a representative from Mercy Housing, shares insights on nutrition, community, and hope, revealing how stable environments foster healthier lives for residents in this interview.
13 Aug 2025
Healthier Habits | S2E5: Transformando vidas con Arte y Matemáticas: La misión global de Art Of Stepping
Host interviews Jessica “Remo” Saul, founder of The Art of Stepping, about transforming lives through dance and mathematics, fostering creativity and inclusion.
6 Aug 2025
Healthier Habits | S2E4: A New Chapter for Southside Center of Hope: Growth, Partnerships & Purpose
Yaisa Hagood, Executive Director, discusses the Southside Center of Hope's 40-year impact, future plans for Independence House, and community-based recovery in an interview about rebuilding lives.
30 Jul 2025
Healthier Habits | S2 E3: Building Healthier Schools: Inside the Work of the Healthy Schools Campaign
Kenneth Varner and Jovita Flores from Healthy Schools Campaign discuss how wellness initiatives and community engagement transform Chicago schools, particularly in Black, Latino, and Asian communities, making schools hubs for community change in this interview.
16 Jul 2025
Healthier Habits Podcast | S2E2: Exploring Food Sovereignty with Community Food Navigator
Israel Muñoz discusses Community Food Navigator's work to empower marginalized communities in Chicago by fostering food sovereignty and connecting local growers, in this interview episode.
2 Jul 2025
Healthier Habits Podcast | S2E1: Step Into Action: The Launch of the Marathon Project with Michael R. Toney
Michael R. Toney introduces the Walk/Run for Fun Marathon Project, a Chicago movement inspiring communities through fitness, leadership, and shared objectives.
25 Dec 2024
Wellness Policy 101
In this episode, Kathryn explains how policies on food systems and nutrition directly affect our communities’ health and well-being.
11 Dec 2024
Healthy Curating
In this episode, Barbara shares her perspective on empowering communities through strategic organization, care and the importance of healthy collaboration.
27 Nov 2024
Family Resource
In this episode, we discuss practical resources available for families and how to create healthier relationships with food that benefit everyone at home.
13 Nov 2024
Food Prescription
Today’s episode explores the importance of nutrition and healthy cooking for building stronger communities.
30 Oct 2024
Active Breaks
In this episode, Traci shares her deep understanding of how movement and stillness both play a critical role in connecting the mind and body.
16 Oct 2024
Improving Health Behavior
Tune in to learn how you can incorporate exercise into your daily life to support better health for you and your family!
3 Oct 2024
Top Box Foods
This episode is packed with valuable information about how we can create healthier, more sustainable food systems for everyone.
25 Sept 2024
Green Thumb
This episode explores the joys of home gardening and the impact of community gardens. Orrin reminds us that “food is medicine, but so is sunshine!”
25 Sept 2024
Gardening with Chicago Grows Food
This episode explores how urban gardening can transform our food systems and promote sustainable living. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a complete beginner, there’s something for everyone!
24 Sept 2024
Welcome to Healthier Habits
Special guest Dr. Daylan D. Dufelmeier, Director of Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion.
Dr. Dufelmeier has been part of the Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion for the last 16 years. He started as a nutrition peer educator, then as program coordinator and assistant director, and is currently the director of CPHP. At CPHP, he oversees the implementation of the federal nutrition program and staff. He recently earned his Ph.D. in the UIC Community Health Sciences Division, with a focus on institutional behavior and health equity.
Dr. Dufelmeier will discuss the importance of sustainable health habits and the impact of community health initiatives, offering valuable insights that align with our mission. This podcast is a fantastic opportunity to further our reach and engage with our community on a deeper level.
Email: cphpservices@uic.ed
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Cammi
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Yaisa Hagood
Kenneth Varner
Jovita Flores
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Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100
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