A Dialogue of Equals

Our shows inspire listeners to challenge and unite to improve health. From social justice to health activism, we amplify voices that fuel positive change in the lives of Black men and Black communities. We place equal value on community and expert knowledge, bringing the experiences of community members in dialogue with those of health professionals and advocates. This podcast is a collaboration between Tottenham Rights, The Haringey’s Black Men’s Health Group, NELLO, Studio Wood Green Media, and Dr Sara Paparini at Queen Mary University of London. Find out more here: www.adialogueofequals.com

Wretch 32 - A Dialogue of Equals (Theme Song) 08/05/2025

Ep. 6 Health is Wealth: A Diabetes Champion (Part 2) 07/31/2025

Ep. 5 Health is Wealth Part 1: Alternative Therapies 07/31/2025

Ep. 4 Overprescribed: The Trouble with Too Many Medicines 07/31/2025

Ep. 3 Sooner Rather Than Later: The Benefits of Early Diagnosis 07/31/2025

Ep. 3 Sooner Rather Than Later: The Benefits of Early Diagnosis In this episode, we discuss the importance of early diagnosis. We highlight the difference early diagnosis can make in the case of cancer (especially prostate cancer) and how getting information on time offers more options for deciding about treatment. We hear from an NHS urology clinician (Prof Rajan) and from three public contributors about their direct experiences of dealing with cancer for themselves and their family members. Theme Music for the series is brought to you by the incomparable Wretch 32 Guests: Professor Prabhakar Rajan Professor of Urology and Robotic Surgery, Queen Mary University of London, Barts Cancer Institute. Mr Lloyd Gardner Public contributor and member of the Haringey Black Men’s Health action group Mr Derek Brown Public contributor and member of the Haringey Black Men’s Health action group Mr Kirk Brissett Public contributor Resources to help with early diagnosis: 1) Check Tings Out (App) Made by researchers in Nottingham Trent University (Seymour Smith et al) in collaboration with support group Friends and Bredrins (FAB) Black-African and African-Carribean men – raising awareness to seek help for prostate cancer symptoms. 2) The PROFILE Study: Understanding prostate cancer risk in black men (Youtube Video) 3) “Letter to my unpresented self” (Youtube video). Orchid charity – based on real life experiences of black men with PCa who have shared their stories with the charity to help create the characters, story and themes of the film. 4) Manversation: A woman’s guide to prostate cancer (Information leaflet) Developed by Bedfordshire Prostate Support group in collaboration with Orchid Male Cancer and Tackle Prostate Cancer charities: 5) 6) Info about all cancers, symptoms and testing: 7) Disproportionate impact of smoking in Black communities: Community groups and services for Black men at risk of or experiencing cancer: Friends and Bredrins – Nottingham: Errol McKellar’s MOT – Londo: Cancer Black Care (Paul Campbell) – London: /episode/index/show/5e84e84f-522e-4fdd-86fd-504b664eca2c/id/37532955

Ep. 2 Weathering the Storm: Lifelong Effects of Racism on Health 07/31/2025

Ep. 1 Open Wounds: Black Communities & Health Inequalities in the UK 07/31/2025

A Dialogue of Equals

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