Health Advocacy Episodes

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Insightful and informative interview with Dr. Bhuchitra Singh, John Hopkins researcher who has spent 10+ years researching fibroids. His most recent paper question whether it makes sense to give women in the US annual ultrasound: Does it save money? How does this help women? Great Interview. 5 Stars.Cost-effectiveness of Ultrasound Screening for Uterine Fibroids in the United StatesEducational video by Dr. Sharan Abdul Rahman, MD.Read more on Substack - https://sharanabdulrahman.substack.comVisi...

Let's have a heart to heart conversation. Fibroids are one the many female health issues that have gone underfunded and under- researched. I look forwards to sharing more about fibroids and in the near future and how our understanding of fibroids may change. I will continue to shed light on topical female health issues.


I'm Dr. Rahman, board certified OBGYN - I focus on Black women's health - for the benefit of all women.

It's an awkward question, but it needs to be asked?

Black Maternal Health Week: Aptril 11-17, 2026

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahmanm gets"real" with Black Women regarding expectations and answers to questions about fibroids.

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses the small but increasing interest in home births. For Black Women this is often a choice made to avoid the inherent racism encountered within our healthcare system. Dr. Rahman is sadden to see the amount of public attention that is being given to menopause compared to the relative lack of attention given to Black maternal mortality.For those pregnant women contemplating a home birth irrespective of their reason and particularl...

In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr. Rahman will discuss why we need more research, not more menopause products,

Currently;Pharma tells women : "Here's a prescription solution."Wellness tells women: "Here's a supplement solution"'Food Industry: "Here's a menopause bar with collagen and adaptogens for $29.99."

The question:

- If symptoms are due to declining estrogen levels, why womens' symptoms present so differently.

The problem :- For the global billion dollar menopause market, it ...

We come to the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman highlights Clairity, the first FDA authorized AI platform for predicting a woman's five year future risk of developing breast cancer. She explains why 1) this is a potential benefit for women at risk for triple negative breast cancer and 2) how this could help to personalize care for all women specific her relative risk of developing breast cancer.

Black consumers drive over $1.7 trillion in annual spending . In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr Rahman pulls back the curtain on how brands, media and even health campaings target the Black consumer- and why awareness is power.

Even privilege can't guarantee success in women's health innovation. In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman , board certified OB/GYN looks at why so many women's health startups fail - even when backed by money, influence and access.Inspired by Veronica Adamson"s STAT news article, "Why Promising Women's Health Companies Die So Often", this episodes looks at poor reimbursement models, regulatory roadblocks and a healthcare system that continues to undervalue women's bodies a...

Is artifical intelligence truly neutral - or is it quietly reflecting and amplifying society's deepest biases? In this episode of Black Women's Health with Dr. Rahman, we unpack a recent MIT study that shed light on non- clinical determinants of health of clinical decisions in Large Language Models (LLS).

You get to determine if it's racist.

The Medium is the Message: How Non-Clinical Information Shapes Clinical Decisions in LLMs. Gourabathina A et al. 6/2025

Don't listen to this podcast if you believe that- Ageism doesn't exist in current day medicine- Sexism doesn't exist in current day medicine- Racism doesn't exist in current day medicineDr Stella Safo shares her personal experience. Now she advocates for change.On September 30, 2025, she will lead a virtual workshop for physicians called Thriving In the Last Mile.

When the NAACP Image Awards reached out about this podcast, I was stunned. I didn't start this to win recognition - I started it because Black women deserve clarity, care and truth in health conversations.It's not about awards, it's about staying committed.

Serena"s the face, but Ro is the system. And the system we're moving toward may not be about health for all. It may not be about health at all - it may be about profit.

Reducing Black maternal mortality isn't just a moral imperative - it improves health outcomes for all women and strengthens the economy. McKinsey's new report lays out a five-point strategy, but is it enough? In this episode, Dr. Rahman breaks it down: what they got right, what's missing, and what else needs to be done. Group prenatal care, Medicaid reform and Black leadership in clinical trials must be part of the conversation. Listen in for a provocative, fact-based take on how we can truly sa...

Deepfakes are usually seen as a threat - but could they also be a tool for healing?In this episode, Dr. Rahman explores the surprising, emerging role of AI-generated avatars and deepfake technology in healthcare. AI may offer real solutions - but it also brings serious risks: misinformation, bias and the loss of trust.Are deepfakes a danger to Black Health- or an opportunity to reshape it? Topics covered- The potential to AI avatars to improve patient education- Hidden dangers: bias, liability, ...

What if the video you saw from a trusted celebrity wasn't real?In this episode, Dr. Rahan shares a chilling firsthand account of a deepfake ad featuring Viola Davis - an AI manipulated video that twisted a real interview about diabetes into a fake endorsement for diabetes "tincture". With over 306,00 views and more than 500 shares, the ad was convincing, dangerous and totally false.Dr. Rahman explains how scammers are now using deepfake technology to mimic real people, rewrite their words and pu...

What really happens when you walk into a Crisis Pregnancy Center?In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman pulls back the curtain on CPCs- center that often look like medical clinics but may not offer full unbiased reproductive care.We break down:- What CPCs are (and what they're not)- Why they often target Black women and low income women- Misinformation about abortion pill reversalWhether you're pregnant , supporting someone who is , or just want to understand the difference ...

Women's bodies are studied when it's profitable, ignored when it's not. In this raw episode, Dr Rahman breaks down uncomfortable truths in women's health- why potentially low cost, low risk options get dismissed without study. This scientific neglect and silence creates the opportunity for online influencers and charlatans to make far-fetched, miraculous claims of health and healing to women desperately looking for healing.You'll learn:-why pelvic tone is important and what problems loss of tone...

The definition of women's health has expanded. It is no longer limited to reproductive and gynecologic concerns. As DEI becomes less of a consideration for medical schools and health care systems, you have to wonder how racism in healthcare and emerging health care technooogy will be address

After being restrained, drug and tied to her bed after trying to "go home", this 96 yr old Black woman from Hemingway SC thougtht she was going to be lynched.After that , we did our best to keep her out of the area hospital that continue to use restraints - often as their "first choice"This lovely lady passed away on Mother's Day. Let's treat our elders better.

Black Female Doctors often navigate a complex landscape where their expertise may be questioned, and their voices marginalized. It's crucial to assertively communicate observations and concerns about systemic biases and patient care disparities. Engaging in open dialogues and sharing experiences can foster awareness and drive change within healthcare institutions.

In a world full of health influencers, AI chatbots and conflicting advice, it's getting harder to know what's true.In this episode, Dr Rahman get real about the health misinformation epidemic . From TikTok trends to unregulated supplements, to the silence of doctors in short 15 minute visits, we unpack how trusst is breaking down - and how we take our power back.We explore- Who is responsible for your health education- The impact of AI and apps - What we can do to increase our health educationTh...