For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode H. Westley Phillips, MD joins JP for an exchange about frontline wellness, the importance of health access and who should have a hand in constructing medical policies.   

About H. Westley Phillips, MD:   

From Tulsa, OK H. Westley Phillips, MD is a neurosurgeon in UCLA's residency program. He holds degrees from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University. And he is the recipient of numerous honors and awards including the Fulbright Independent Research Fellowship and NIH R25 Grant.   

About JP Reynolds:   

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University. 

Conversation Topics:   

Showing Up Authentically (4:30) • Healthcare System (9:01) • Health Access & Literacy (12:06) • The Relationship Between Medicine and Politics (21:27)  Suggested Reading:  Statement by Black Neurosurgeons 

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY