The NextGen Brief

06/22/2026

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Exploring the future of prevention, healthcare systems, leadership, and community health through practical insights, analysis, and real-world public health solutions.

03/30/2026

You can’t "educate" a human brain to resist an algorithm designed to override it. 🧠🚫

Public health is currently bringing a manual to a dogfight. We’re issuing "guidelines" while Silicon Valley is deploying high-fidelity behavioral reinforcement loops.
On the latest episode of "The Public Health Practice Gap," I’m diving into the work of Dr. Jean Twenge and the "System We Don't Control."
It’s time for a shift from individual behavior change to system-level accountability. Listen to "The Public Health Practice Gap" wherever you get you podcast (Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc). Also subscribe to my weekly newsletter to learn more ( https://the-nextgen-brief.beehiiv.com/subscribe ).

New episodes released:
Newsletter every Monday
Podcasts every Tuesday!

The context behind today’s health headlines

02/13/2026

🚀 Welcome to The NextGen Brief

Public health affects your daily life far more than most people realize.

The air you breathe.
The water you drink.
The medications you’re prescribed.
The hospital you trust.

Yet most people only hear about public health when something goes wrong.

The NextGen Brief was created to change that.

Each week I’ll break down:
• Major national health stories — in plain English
• Local issues that actually affect your community
• What the headlines really mean for you and your family
• The systems behind the scenes most people never see

No politics.
No panic.
Just clear explanation and real-world context.

My goal: help people understand how health systems actually work — and sometimes fail — so communities can make better decisions.

📬 First issue coming soon.

If you want smarter, clearer health news in your feed, follow the page and invite someone who likes understanding how the world works.

Public Health Educator & Consultant