Episodes
Recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.
This is not a depressing recital of dismal statistics about breast cancer and black women. They’ve flipped the script. It’s about life and strength and other black women who rally in support. It’s uplifting. Kudos to these wo...
GirlTrek -how a movement came to be
The two girl friends had an idea for social change - a way to improve the lives of black women. They had the idea, but no money. What did they do? They received an Echoing Green fellowship. How was that possible? And is ther...
Why listen to this podcast?
Black Women’s Health is filling a void in today’s society that tries to devalue the worth of black women. We know differently.
What would Ida say?
On May 4, 2020 Ida B Wells was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize for her reports on lynchings. On February 23,2020 a Black was shot and killed by 2 white men while jogging. Justice has yet to be served.
“Sometimes you have a call a thing a thing.”
What I would respectfully say to the US Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams.
Covid 19 - Should black doctors be doing more?
Not a condemnation, rather a call to action.
Calgon take me away
With all the craziness, fear, and general angst during the Covid pandemic - I wonder is there a better place, a better city, a better country that I can go to? Reflections on “a better place”..
CoronaVirus - does race matter?
It been rumored that blacks are immune to the Coronavirus, however the when scrutinized just the opposite is seen. Yet another health disparity? Why relatively few racial breakdown of those affected. Do our chronic conditions...
Of course, I’m stressed.
Pandemics, illness, stay-at-home mandates, lay-offs, short on money, kids home 24/7. I’m overstressing, over eatting, over indulging.. What other options are there? Consider the “inner smile” to help rid anxiety.Mental alchem...
Coronavirus & pregnancy
Will my baby be affected by this virus? Should I keep my prenatal appointments? I’m laid off - do I risk harm to me and my baby, to get money? Truly a vulnerable group.. what can be done? Contact Dr. Rahman with your thoughts...
Yellow Fever & Coronavirus- then & Now PART 2
When things look bleak- a positive attitude can make the difference
Yellow Fever, Coronavirus - then & now
What has history shown us? As we face another health crisis.. let’s remember our strength. Let’s rise.
Honey Child, did you hear about Honey Pot?
Beatrice Dixon made a statement. Some thought it was racist. Most didn’t and her sales doubled. Her company produces plant based feminine care products.. an example of black women rising. Hear her story..
Atrazine- BE AWARE.
For years, Dr. Tyrone Hayes has been researching and speaking out about the effects of Atrazine. For years his work was discredited. Now more are paying attention to what he has been saying. Atrazine is a hormone disrupter. A...
Anarcha, Betsey, Lucy and Dr. Helen O Dickens
Lest we forget.. the Mothers of Modern Gynecology and a Medical Giant in Women’s Health, women who have paved the way. Thank you.
Female Genital Cutting
Why do we allow this to happen? Why do we do this to our young girls? Bold women who have had this done say “STOP THIS MADNESS”. Advocates for these women say “STOP”. I too join in to say “STOP”.
Wow- can you believe this?
Danielle Outlaw is the new Police Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia. Police Commissioner- don’t forget to schedule your GYN appointment at TODAYS WOMAN.
Shrink your fibroids..
Listen to women tell their stories about fibroids. Maybe you can relate.. UNFILTERED
Shrink your fibroid
Real women tell their story about fibroids. Listen- maybe you can relate.
Shrink your fibroid..
Hear from women who have fibroids. Maybe you can relate to their story.
Shrink your fibroids
Hear from women describing their experience dealing with fibroids, Maybe you can relate..
Black Women & Mental Health
Today’s strong black women knows herself. She knows when to seek out therapy to stay mentally strong. However, it’s not that easy when she is looking for black female mental health professional. Hear one women’s story..
Are you black?
Since 2004, the US Govt has required that all federal program adhere to the following racial definitions.. Hispanic is not a race. Important to know for the upcoming 2020 US census.