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If I Could Change One Thing

Dr. Brittnie Bloom, Lesley Lopez

Booking Overview

A health policy and public health-focused program featuring researchers and practitioners discussing evidence-based change—often at the intersection of mental health, infectious disease, and social determinants. For PR teams, it’s a strong venue to reach academically grounded, policy-relevant audiences with credible, mission-driven expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 65

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 8.0k subscribers

Instagram: 130.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

service@shopaztecs.com

hr.aztecshops@aztecmail.com

oha@sdsu.edu

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Host

Dr. Brittnie Bloom - Host of If I Could Change One Thing; faculty leader in public health at San Diego State University’s School of Public Health, facilitating research- and policy-informed dialogue aimed at meaningful...

Lesley Lopez - Co-host of If I Could Change One Thing and member of the podcast team supporting conversations that connect health science, caring practices, and leadership impacts in public health and healthcare ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Academic and research credibility (e.g., university faculty, NIH-funded researchers) and/or leadership in health systems and community-based health initiatives (e.g., nonprofit directors, organizational leaders). Guests should have demonstrated subject-matter expertise tied to public health impact, equity, and measurable practice or policy outcomes.
Required Achievements:  
NIH or comparable grant recognition, Leadership roles in public health institutions or major healthcare systems, Demonstrated program outcomes (e.g., homelessness program success metrics), Experience with WHO/UN or other policy-relevant international work

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Amanda Miller - Global Health Research Integrity; Perinatal Alcohol Use Reduction; Supporting Expectant Fathers Living With Hiv; Equitable, Locally Led Partnerships; Mental Health, Substance Use, And Infectious Disease Prevention.

Cara Mears - Ending Homelessness Via A Holistic Model (rehabilitation, Mental Health, Sobriety, Job Training, Community Connection); Reducing Stigma; Outcomes And Graduate Success Rates; Community-driven Sustainable Change.

Sheva Carr - Heart-centered Awareness For Emotional Regulation, Hope, And Trauma-sensitive Care; Applying Physiological Coherence Concepts To Healthcare And Public Health Leadership.

Robert Browning - Heart-based Practices For Resilience And Burnout Prevention; Trauma-sensitive Care; Leadership And Physiological Coherence; Transforming Individual And Institutional Well-being.

Recent Topics

Global Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Mental Health, Substance Use

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
If I Could Change One Thing
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If I Could Change One Thing: Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan on Responding to the Tijuana River Crisis

October 10, 2026

Welcome to the 12th season of the SDSU School of Public Health Podcast! On this episode, Dr. Brittnie Bloom and Karrignton Smith, MPH student, speak with Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, MD, MPH, Public Health Officer, about the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis impacting San Diego communities. Is this just an environmental and infrastructure issue, or a full public health crisis affecting individuals on both sides of the border? Listen and find out on this episode of If I Could Change One Thing!

If I Could Change One Thing: Tomás Aragón on Leadership and Decision-Making in Public Health

April 29, 2026

On this episode of If I Could Change One Thing, our host Dr. Brittnie Bloom and student co-hosts Yucef Bouzina and Sophia Valdez welcome Dr. Tomás Aragón to discuss leadership and innovation in the field of public health. Dr. Aragón reflects on his experience serving as the Director of the California Department of Public Health and his efforts in transforming the department into a learning and impactful organization. This conversation centers on his idea of Decision Intelligence, a model desi...

If I Could Change One Thing: SDSU MPH / MS Students on the Future of Public Health

April 20, 2026

On this episode of If I Could Change One Thing, our host Dr. Brittnie Bloom takes a step back and lets the students take over! Our talented co-hosts are Lesly Lopez and Katherine Campion, graduating undergraduates in SDSU's School of Public Health who are joined by SDSU Masters of Public Health and Masters of Science students Kitiara Cox, Chris Cellini, and Olivia Pugsley. Our panel of public health peers discuss their various academic paths and what led them to public health. We get their in...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with If I Could Change One Thing?

If I Could Change One Thing is hosted by Dr. Brittnie Bloom and Lesley Lopez. Its publicly listed emails are service@shopaztecs.com, hr.aztecshops@aztecmail.com, and oha@sdsu.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for If I Could Change One Thing?

The publicly listed emails for If I Could Change One Thing: service@shopaztecs.com, hr.aztecshops@aztecmail.com, and oha@sdsu.edu.

How many listeners does If I Could Change One Thing have?

Podseeker estimates If I Could Change One Thing reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for If I Could Change One Thing?

If I Could Change One Thing typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Academic and research credibility (e.g., university faculty, NIH-funded researchers) and/or leadership in health systems and community-based health initiatives (e.g., nonprofit directors, organizational leaders). Guests should have demonstrated subject-matter expertise tied to public health impact, equity, and measurable practice or policy outcomes. Common among recent guests: NIH or comparable grant recognition; Leadership roles in public health institutions or major healthcare systems; Demonstrated program outcomes (e.g., homelessness program success metrics). Recent guests include Dr. Amanda Miller, Cara Mears, and Sheva Carr.

How hard is it to get booked on If I Could Change One Thing?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does If I Could Change One Thing cover?

Recent episodes cover Global Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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hr.aztecshops@aztecmail.com

oha@sdsu.edu

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