The Health Feast is a podcast about making good health feel joyous, communal, and abundant—like a feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak (”rock”) Jotwani, a board-certified internist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, the show dives deep into what truly supports well-being in real life.
Each episode, Dr. Rak talks with physicians, chefs, athletes, artists, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Conversations are rooted in science, but never lose sight of heart, culture, and lived experience.
Whether you’re working to reverse chronic disease, reconnect with purpose, or simply show up for your life with more energy, The Health Feast offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and stories that nourish.
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The Health Feast is a podcast about making good health feel joyous, communal, and abundant—like a feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak (”rock”) Jotwani, a board-certified internist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, the show dives deep into what truly supports well-being in real life.
Each episode, Dr. Rak talks with physicians, chefs, athletes, artists, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Conversations are rooted in science, but never lose sight of heart, culture, and lived experience.
Whether you’re working to reverse chronic disease, reconnect with purpose, or simply show up for your life with more energy, The Health Feast offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and stories that nourish.
New episodes weekly. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
Live well and RAK ON.
Building a Healthier, More Equitable World with Dr. Seth Berkowitz
The Health Feast
1 hour 6 minutes 29 seconds
1 year ago
Building a Healthier, More Equitable World with Dr. Seth Berkowitz
How do we create a healthcare system that prioritizes wellness, equity, and connection? In this episode of The Health Feast, Dr. Rak sits down with Dr. Seth Berkowitz, a leading voice in health equity, to explore the root causes of health disparities and the systemic barriers that perpetuate them. Together, they discuss actionable solutions to build a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Dr. Berkowitz shares insights from his groundbreaking research on food as medicine, the impact of income inequality on health outcomes, and what we can learn from healthcare systems around the world. This conversation offers a fresh perspective on how we can move beyond illness care and focus on true health care for all. If you're curious about the future of equitable healthcare and practical steps toward creating a healthier society, this episode is a must-listen.
Timestamps:01:01 Introduction to Dr. Seth Berkowitz03:46 Revisiting Medical Training05:06 Health Inequity as a Moral Failure05:50 Defining Health Inequity07:15 Disparities and Injustices in Health08:26 COVID-19 and Health Inequity10:59 Economic Precarity and Health12:31 Advice for Working-Class Individuals13:27 The Role of Healthcare Access20:24 The Egalitarian State24:18 Challenges in Writing and Research29:29 Food as Medicine31:46 Impact of Research on Policy35:03 Current State of Healthcare37:16 Rethinking Health Care: Illness Insurance vs. True Health Care38:07 The Flaws of the Insurance Model in Health Care39:12 Public School Model for Health Care40:29 Universal Health Care: Lessons from New Zealand and Beyond41:15 Comparing Health Care Systems: Public vs. Private43:38 The Case for Universal Health Care in the U.S.44:23 Imagining a Better Health Care System45:18 Addressing Health Care Quality and Equity46:03 The Role of Income Support in Population Health49:35 Social Wealth Funds: A Solution for Income Inequality58:44 The Potential and Challenges of Technological Advancements01:00:12 Practical Steps Towards Health Equity01:01:33 Personal Practices for Health and Well-being01:03:44 Final Thoughts and Life Philosophy
Links:Buy Dr. Berkowitz's book- Equal CareDr. Berkowitz's Website
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The Health Feast
The Health Feast is a podcast about making good health feel joyous, communal, and abundant—like a feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak (”rock”) Jotwani, a board-certified internist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, the show dives deep into what truly supports well-being in real life.
Each episode, Dr. Rak talks with physicians, chefs, athletes, artists, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Conversations are rooted in science, but never lose sight of heart, culture, and lived experience.
Whether you’re working to reverse chronic disease, reconnect with purpose, or simply show up for your life with more energy, The Health Feast offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and stories that nourish.
New episodes weekly. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
Live well and RAK ON.
