Smart Fit Girls: Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR), Melanin Magic, & Adultism

Public Health Insight

Smart Fit Girls is a unique program that aims to positively influence the physical and psychosocial health of middle school girls. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Chrissy and Elli remain for the second half of the discussion to underscore the importance of:

• The need to intentionally design programs to be culturally responsive and explore ways to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion to provide safe spaces for Black and African-American Girls;
• Co-creating through youth participatory action research (YPAR) when developing and evaluating youth-based health promotion programming at every step of the process; and
• Being aware of the various forms of youth oppression or adultism, as well as how it can cause harm and prevent youth from reaching their potential.

Podcast Guests

• Elli Jenkins
• Chrissy Chard, PhD

Podcast Host

• Linda Holdbrook, BSc, MPH
• Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
• Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

References for Our Discussion

• Smart Fit Girls: A Novel Program for Adolescent Girls Improves Body Image
• An Inclusive Approach to Exploring Perceptions of Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Physical Activity among Black and African-American Girls: Smart Fit Girls Melanin Magic

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Music Credits

The following tracks were used to produce this podcast episode:

• Mona Wonderlick: Wakanda • Kimochii • New Day • Lolo Popo • Poptarts • Himalayas • Alone Together • Suede • Creamy Soda
• Artificial Music & Syiphorous: Your Gentle Touch