Social Media Is Replacing Public Health Education with Celene Craig, MPH, MS

Is social media replacing traditional public health education? In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Celene Craig, public health professional, health communicator, and digital storyteller, to explore how social media, misinformation, and content creation are reshaping the future of public health. From her experiences working during the COVID-19 pandemic to navigating roles across health communication, advocacy, and digital media, Celene shares what it takes to build trust, combat misinformation, and connect with communities in today's fast-moving digital world. Together, they discuss the growing influence of social media in health education, why representation matters in public health messaging, and how public health professionals can leverage storytelling to create meaningful impact online and offline. The conversation also explores career pivots, personal growth, burnout, self-care, and the importance of staying grounded while balancing multiple roles and responsibilities. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: • Public health careers and career pivots • Social media and health communication • COVID-19 and lessons learned • Representation in public health • Wellness, self-care, and avoiding burnout • Building trust through authentic communication • And much more! Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of public health, career growth, leadership, and impact. ☕️ Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned: https://realhealthimpact.com/podcast/ 🌐 Explore Real Health Impact: https://realhealthimpact.com/ 📧 Join our email community for updates and new episodes: https://272de85f.sibforms.com/serve/M... Chapters @0:00 Introduction @2:14 How did you end up doing the work you do today? @5:44 Wearing many different hats. @18:16 Intersection of public health, storytelling, and digital content creation. @30:39 How have you personally redefined wellness and balance? @36:05 Where does public health show up in your work, even behind the scenes? ============================ 💕Connect with Celene Craig, MPH, MS 💕 ============================ Instagram:   / celenealexandria   LinkedIn:   / celenecraig   Website: celenealexandria.com ============================ 💕Connect with Dr.Marissa💕 ============================ Instagram:   / dr.marissa_rob   LinkedIn:   / drmarissarob   YouTube:    / @realtalkrealimpact   Website: https://realhealthimpact.com/contact ============================ 💕Subscribe and Listen to Real Talk Real Impact PODCAST HERE: 💕 ============================ ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yPoHvw... ➡️ Buzzsprout/Website Player: Coming Soon ============================ About the Podcast ============================ Real Talk, Real Impact explores how health happens everywhere—in our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and communities. Each episode connects everyday experiences to public health, equity, and real-world solutions you can use in your life and work. #publichealth #healthequity #publichealthpodcast #communityhealth #realtalk #publichealthcareers