Ray on Health and Culture
Episodes
Minisode: Limited Mentality (Main)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all carry frameworks that shape how we see the world but what happens when those frameworks turn into limits? This minisode of Ray on Health and Cu...
Minisode: Social Web and Social Capital
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back stronger in mid-2025 ✨ In this minisode, I break down how social webs and social capital shape success, opportunity, and even our health. From ...
Bonus Episode: Processed Foods - The Good, The Bad, and The Misunderstood
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are all processed foods bad? Not quite. In this episode, we break down the differences between processed, ultra-processed, and unprocessed foods—bec...
Food Accessibility and Location (Part 2: Community and Adapting Frameworks)
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ray on Health and Culture, we continue exploring what food accessibility truly means and how it can look different depending on the...
Minisode: Returning to Fitness and Exploring Recovery
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the New Year begins, many of us are thinking about fitness—whether it’s returning after a break or starting fresh. In this minisode of Ray on H...
Minisode: Critique of the Current State within Fitness Culture
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Several gymgoers have to navigate the world of fitness. The physical space of the gym is one of the most important but daunting places for many with i...
Food Accessibility and Location (Part 1: 2024 Political Relevancy)
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the September 10th, 2024 USA presidential debate, the voters heard the primary candidates speak on what changes and direction they would like t...
Bonus Episode: Vegan News and Minority Veganism
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a strong emerging minority vegan voice within the Vegan movement. However, how come this voice does not receive the elevation or attention th...
Bonus Episode: Reaction to Current Election Politics on Health (RFK)
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After advocating for health professionals to engage in politics, I have to respond to the Robert F Kennedy endorsement and rally that the Republican c...
Bonus Clip: Veganism and the Olympics
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the conclusion of the Olympics, many people have several themes and topics on their minds as a result of the news coverage. One of those topics t...
Minisode: Dietary Planning
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this Minisode, we touch on the topic of how one can approach dietary planning: daily or weekly. Each of these styles have strengths and weaknesses...
Special Minisode: Food Education, Socialization, and the Impact on Medical Practice
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Within this Minisode turned into a “full length” episode, I discuss how the socialization and knowledge base we gain throughout our lifetime impac...
Minisode: Health Technology and an Outlook of the Tech-driven Health movement
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Within this Minisode: we discuss the power and accessibility of health technologies and the potential to innovate or change health outcomes in the fut...
Minisode: Community Zones and SWOT Analysis
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Within this Minisode, I introduce the topic of environmental address and why the community’s environmental situation impacts the health outcomes of ...
Minisode: Plant-Based Dieting and Approaching Dietary Change
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Within this short clip, I define plant based dieting how the academics would and give insight as to how to approach a switch in lifestyle.if you were ...
Minisode: Tertiary Care, the Maintenance Diet for a Healthy Black America
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Within this Minisode, I make a quick breakdown of the three types of preventive care. Then, I make a case for chronicling the “Black Tertiary Care”...
Minisode: Health Professionals Need Political Agency
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a conversational thought: my father and I were discussing my frustrations within the current political climate. Within this dialogue, I reflect - o...
Black Health Narrative and the Soul Food Canon
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of "Ray of Health," we dive deep into the Black Health Narrative and explore the profound significance of the Soul...