Mental Wellness Episodes
I Messed Up - And Here's What It Taught Me
In this episode of Black Woman's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman confesses.The experience became a gift - a lesson in accountability, humility and extending grace especially in a season when everyone is carrying more than they sho...
Dr Cheryl Law: Defying the Odds
A Physician. A Wife. A Mother. A Stage 4 Cancer Patient. Here's to "shining the light" on this incredible person. This is one of my favorite interviews.
Doctor, Heal Thyself.
What happens when the healer needs healing? In this episode, Dr, Rahman shares the story of a retired cardiologist who struggled with fatigue, high blood pressure, accelerating biological age unitl he change made changes av...
Vulvar Cancer: Her Story. No Shame. No Silence.
She never imagined she'd be diagnosed with vulvar cancer. But when it happened, she had to search for a way not only to survive but to continue living with joy and purpose. Now, after completing treatment and living with side...
I Had to Stop Him: When Bias Crosses the Line
What happens when a doctor assumes you're the patient's girlfriend. Or that your medical insight came from Google? What happens when implicit bias walks into the room? In this episode, Dr Rahman recounts a recent experience w...
Why Every Black Woman Needs a Coach (Maybe)
Is coaching just hype - or could it be the support Black Women actually need in leadership and life? Dr. Rahman speaks with Ms. Desiree Cocroft , a certified executive coach to talk : what coaching is, what it's not, and why ...
Reclaiming Power: A Womanist Approach to Black Women's Health with Dr. Wylin D. Wilson
Why are Black women still fighting to be heard in healthcare? From reproductive justice to medical bias, the way healthcare decisions are made often leaves Black women out of the conversation. But what if the problem isn't ju...
Dismissed and in Pain: A Young Black Woman's Journey Through Endometriosis"
What happens when your pain is ignored, your symptoms dismissed, and you're left to navigate a debilitating condition on your own? In this episode, we dive into the powerful story of a young Black woman whose battle with endo...
"You have breast cancer."
What do you do when you hear "You have breast cancer", while being the single mom to three children and having a healthy distrust of the US allopathic doctors and hospitals. Hear the personal story of Rev Tammie - her 20 year...
How to deal with your Grief
How do you deal with grief? Is it the loss of a child? Is it the loss of a parent? We all experience loss. We all experience grief. No one is immune. We share an intimate conversation with Ms. Amy Pickett- Williams, a grief p...
Just Know - You're Awesome
They may laugh at you. They may call you names. They may abuse you. And then they will try to emulate you.
How do we learn about our reproductive health?
There are critical gaps in women's understanding our her reproductive from menarche to menopause. Where are we to get our sex/reproductive information. Who should be teaching women about themselves. Dr. Rahman opens her podca...
Mom & daughter
Your baby is growing up. What do you say? How do you prepare her for the physical, mental, hormonal changes that are happening to her body. It's a challenging time for both of you. How to discuss anatomy, her menses, sexualit...
Let your light shine - My story..
Each of us has a story of triumphs, failures, loves and losses. Many of us are reluctant to share our stories. Why share? Why expose yourself to negative comments and trolls. We know that have had to endure such negativity....
My daughter & her first menstrual cycle. What do I say?
Welcome to Black Women's Health podcast which has become a platform to advocate for, promote and to answers all those questions that you can't seem to get answered. Here's a daunting topic - your daughter has started her mens...
Burn-out .
Burn - out is common. There is a high probability that your primary care doctor, your OBGYN and that doctor you saw in the ER hhas burnout. Minority and female physicians have a greater risk of burn-out. This is not only a p...
The Joys of Aging: Ask a Black Womn
Peri- menopausal? Post -menopausal? Where are the joys of aging.
Need help. Listen to a Black Woman.
1. Maya Angelou - describes aging as "delicious" https://youtu.be/VNT9xqu9oJE?si=ZxY42X0TW1PY4JiI 2. Gayle King demonstrate...
Innovating Against Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a cause of maternal and infant morbidity. A conversation with Dr. Tania Kamphaus, Associate Vice President, Science Partnerships and Director of Patient Engagements at FNIH (Foundation for the National Instit...
From Urologist to Sexual Health Specialist
As a urologist, Dr. Uloko was trained to address urologic and sexual issues of her male patients. However, when her female patients had a sexual concern, there were no protocols or best practices to follow. Her practice has d...
Psychology in Design: A Black Interior Designer's Perspective
A conversation with an Interior Designer about understanding 1) the profound impact of design choices on our mental and emotional well being and 2) how spaces can shape our thoughts, behaviours and overall health. The premise...
Ladysitting: A Play by Ms. Lorene Cary
"Every stage of life is critical ..an opportunity to deepen our intimacy." ~Lorene Cary An intimate conversation with author, educator, advocate and playwright Ms. Lorene Cary who discusses the healing power of the arts and h...
PMDD and MicroDosing with Psychedelics
Ms Tina Williams shares her experience with PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) and her use of microdosing with psychedelics
