{"podcast":{"title":"My City Talks","slug":"my-city-talks-6298840","podcast_index_feed_id":6298840,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/my-city-my-health","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZR0oGe_HKuXt3E1oIMyQromHvXxKb_1l1m8CAjsAQCA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjQw/MGE3YWRmM2RiYTZk/MWFkYWVmNWYyMzdi/NmViMS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Corey Dion Lewis","episode_count":29,"summary":"The My City Talks Podcast spotlights individuals and organizations worldwide that profoundly impact their communities' health and well-being. Hosted by the My City My Health team, each episode dives into the inspiring stories of change-makers, health advocates, and community leaders who challenge the status quo to create healthier, more equitable environments for all. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale health equity efforts, this podcast explores the diverse strategies and innovative solutions being implemented to improve health outcomes in cities worldwide. Each episode will explore culture, healthcare, prevention, and community and how these factors can impact health outcomes. We'll hear from experts in the field and individuals who are working to make positive change.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T16:21:47.792952+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840"},"episode":{"title":"Food Insecurity, Community, and Change in Des Moines with Sarah Donovan","slug":"food-insecurity-community-and-change-in-des-moines-with-sarah-donovan","published_at":"2025-09-22T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840/food-insecurity-community-and-change-in-des-moines-with-sarah-donovan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840","url":"https://mycitymyhealth.transistor.fm/27","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/3803816a/bc5cdf29.mp3","summary":"On this episode of My City Talks , host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Sarah Donovan of Broadlawns Medical Center to explore the complex layers of food insecurity in Des Moines. From the role of culture and community in food access to how employment, transportation, and awareness shape outcomes, Sarah shares both professional insights and personal reflections. This conversation highlights the connections between health equity, social determinants, and community partnerships—reminding us that solving hunger isn’t just about food pantries, it’s about systemic change. Tune in as we lead up to the My City My Health Conference on November 14 in Des Moines, where Sarah will join the Food Insecurity panel. Show Notes: 00:00 – Welcome to My City Talks 01:18 – Introducing Sarah Donovan 02:43 – Why she returned to Des Moines 04:14 – Understanding food insecurity in our community 06:40 – Supporting employees facing insecurity 09:20 – Food as culture and community 10:00 – Launching food pantries at Drake University 11:25 – Why partnerships matter in food access 13:13 – Beyond band-aid solutions 14:19 – Education, awareness & community health workers 15:24 – Broadlawns interpreter services & community health work 16:45 – Looking forward to the My City My Health Conference 17:06 – Final thoughts & invitation to connect Connect with Sarah Donovan on LinkedIn Learn more about the My City My Health Conference: mycity.health","meta_description":"On this episode of My City Talks , host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Sarah Donovan of Broadlawns Medical Center to explore the complex layers of food i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1081,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-city-talks-6298840/episodes/food-insecurity-community-and-change-in-des-moines-with-sarah-donovan/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840/food-insecurity-community-and-change-in-des-moines-with-sarah-donovan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}