
RSPH Presents: Spread the Health
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<p>From government policies to the air we breathe, the high streets we shop on, the food on our plates, and the places we live and work - our health is shaped by the world around us.</p><br><p>Featuring expert guests from a breadth of sectors, fields and industries, Spread the Health explores how our environment influences health in both obvious and unexpected ways. </p><br><p>We tackle the big questions about the nation's health and, crucially, examine how to overcome the barriers to building a healthier future for all.</p><br><p>Spread the Health is a podcast from the Royal Society for Public Health, the world’s oldest public health agency.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

June 23, 2026
Why ignoring health inequality is "economically illiterate"
<p>This month on Spread the Health, William speaks to Professor Bola Owolabi CBE, Chief Inspector at the Care Quality Commission, RSPH Vice President and NHS GP.</p><br><p>Bola takes us on a deep dive into the issues facing the country around health inequalities: why healthy choices are a function of privilege, the economic and moral case for equalising health outcomes, and our health trajectory looking towards 2040.</p><br><p>Got a question for the podcast? Email <a href="mailto:podcast@rsph.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@rsph.org.uk</a> and share your thoughts!</p><br><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><br><p>Hosted by William Roberts</p><br><p>Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Kosma</p><br><p>Music by Ceton via Pixabay.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

May 28, 2026
Jonathan Van-Tam on his career, vaccines and pandemics
<p>This month on Spread the Health, William sits down with Jonathan Van-Tam, former Deputy Chief Medical Officer and one of the most respected names in British public health. JVT talks about his career from academia through to his prominent role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, as well as all things vaccines and the importance of communicating health topics clearly with the public.</p><br><p>This podcast discusses The Royal Society for Public Health’s new Commission on Access to Vaccines. This is a collaborative working project between the RSPH and Pfizer Ltd, which is funded by Pfizer and is non promotional. Pfizer will review associated materials for medical accuracy and to ensure regulatory compliance.</p><br><p>If you would like to share your experience with access to vaccinations, <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QPwk3oRajE6VEJZJL6yckydyQLJhR15Luz0Mni4Jz9xUOVk5NVNFQ0NDRVpFQlo2RFYxOTU4RDk1Vi4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">answer our call for evidence</a> to have your voice heard.</p><br><p>Got a question for the podcast? Email <a href="mailto:podcast@rsph.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@rsph.org.uk</a> and share your thoughts!</p><br><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><br><p>Hosted by William Roberts</p><br><p>Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Kosma</p><br><p>Music by Ceton via Pixabay.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

April 28, 2026
Moving women's health up the agenda
<p>This month on Spread the Health, William speaks to presenter and health expert Shakira Akabusi about women's health. They cover the challenges women face around maternity and menopause, the online health misinformation that targets women and how to spot it, as well as the new women's health strategy.</p><br><p>Shakira is a presenter, speaker, writer, entrepreneur and leading voice in women’s health in the UK. She is currently a fitness expert for ITV’s Lorraine, and has worked across major broadcasters including BBC 5 Live, Channel 4 and Good Morning Britain.</p><br><p>Hear more from Shakira on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shakira.akabusi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and her <a href="https://www.stronglikemum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">StrongLikeMum</a> platform.</p><br><p>Got a question for the podcast? Email <a href="mailto:podcast@rsph.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@rsph.org.uk</a> and share your thoughts!</p><br><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><br><p>Hosted by William Roberts</p><br><p>Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Kosma</p><br><p>Music by Ceton via Pixabay.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is RSPH Presents: Spread the Health?
<p>From government policies to the air we breathe, the high streets we shop on, the food on our plates, and the places we live and work - our health is shaped by the world around us.</p><br><p>Featuring expert guests from a breadth of sectors, fields and industries, Spread the Health explores how our environment influences health in both obvious and unexpected ways. </p><br><p>We tackle the big questions about the nation's health and, crucially, examine how to overcome the barriers to building a healthier future for all.</p><br><p>Spread the Health is a podcast from the Royal Society for Public Health, the world’s oldest public health agency.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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