Leading Public Health

About Leading Public Health

Join the Southeast Public Health Training Center (formerly Region IV PHTC) as we explore current leadership challenges, strategies and ideas to help build the capacity of the current and future public health workforce. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680 “Regional Public Health Training Center Program.” The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Publisher

Southeast Public Health Training Center

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Dec 2021

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Redefining Public Health Leadership: The Joyful Leader

   What role does joy play in leadership? More than you might think. In this final episode, we explore how joy can serve as a powerful leadership strategy, supporting resilience, strengthening teams, and sustaining meaningful work in public health. Dr. Joyee Washington⁠ (Dr. Joyee Washington) shares practical ways to cultivate joy in leadership and why it is essential, not optional. This conversation brings the series full circle and offers a hopeful and actionable vision for leading differently. Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://r4phtc.org/) Resources related to/mentioned in the episode: ⁠⁠Public Health Joy Podcast⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ghSN8rXDMefH69AyxFe3e?si=f4423d220e2d41be)

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Redefining Public Health Leadership: The Authentic Leader

   What does it really mean to lead with authenticity? In this episode, we challenge traditional leadership norms and explore the power of honesty, vulnerability, and values driven leadership. Dr. Joyee Washington⁠ (Dr. Joyee Washington) shares how authenticity can build trust, strengthen teams, and create space for more meaningful and honest conversations. This episode focuses on leading with intention and thecourage to show up as your true self. Host: Sophia Lamb MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://r4phtc.org/) Resources related to/mentioned in the episode: ⁠⁠Public Health Joy Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ghSN8rXDMefH69AyxFe3e?si=f4423d220e2d41be)

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Redefining Public Health Leadership: The Sustainable Leader

   Burnout is one of the biggest challenges in public healthtoday, but it is not unavoidable. In this episode, we focus on recognizing the early signs of stress and burnout and how leaders can respond effectively. Dr. Joyee Washington⁠ (Dr. Joyee Washington) discusses the role of systems, workload, and organizational culture in shaping burnout. Tune in for actionable strategies to support long termsustainability for yourself and your team. Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://r4phtc.org/) Resources related to/mentioned in the episode: ⁠⁠Public Health Joy Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ghSN8rXDMefH69AyxFe3e?si=f4423d220e2d41be)

Who has been a guest on Leading Public Health

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• Lacy Alana
• Cassandra Frazier
• Dr Jen Gathings

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100

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Quality

11

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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