Episodes

Women with fibroids and anemia how that the real challenge isn't the holiday events but the challenge of trying function, trying to prepare, trying to enjoy the holidays with little to no energy.


Let's break the silence of women suffering with fibroids.

In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr Rahman continues her discussion regarding fibroids, how rssearch is lagging and what Black women can do.

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In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr. Rahman talks about the presence of uterine fibroids while pregnant. Pregnant with Fibroids and Scared taps into the exact fear, isolation and uncertainty pregnant women actually feel - especially Black women, who often feel dismissed in clinical spaces.Sadly high quality data/research on the relationship between fibroids and pregnancy outcome is limited.Fibroids are incredibly common in Black women. And we have the highest prevalence of fibroids durin...

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman talks about uterine fibroids which are incredibly common, incredibly disruptive and incredibly ignored. Fibroids affect up to 80% of Black women by the age of 50 yr. Often treatment focuses on surgery. But there is a whole area of research - quiet, underfunded, promising- that rarely gets translated to clinical care: vitamin D.* Black women are more likely to be vitamin D deficient*Low vitamin D is linked to a higher risk of developing ...

Another perennial.. Another favorite..In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman talks with Ms. Beverly who grow up in North Philadelphia eating and loving pork. She learned about food choices from Dick Gregory. She learned from and was personal friends with Dr. Sebi. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to change the way we eat - not from guilt, not from shame, but from awakeningWhether you're vegan-curious, tired of feeling slluggish or simpley trying to eat bet...

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 show.

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.

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr Rahman talks about the who, how, what, where and why vitamins with Blackgirl Vitamins. A Perennial favorite ..

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.

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.

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.

From Facebook groups to celebrity headlines, woen are promoting GLPs (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) as magic fix for menopause. Are we mixing hype with science. Are we being sold another expensive quick fix, and what does this mean for women's health.

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...

Rihanna's back-to-back pregnancies have sparked conversations about pregnancy spacing - how close is too close between births? In this episode, we break down what research says about short pregnancy intervals, the risks for mom and baby. Whether you're planning your next child or just curious about the medical facts, you'll learn what's recommended and why timing matters.

In this episode of Black Women's Health, discover how to:- Spot your risk early - ethnicity, family history, and low vitamin D matter- Use routine ultrasound and lab tests to catch fibroids before they grow, before they become symptomatic- cut every day exposures that can fuel fibroid growth- choose treatment based on your age, fertility goals and symptoms - not every woman with fibroids needs a hysterectomy.

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 available to all of us.If your doctor isn't living well, what does that mean for your care. And more importantly, how can you take control of your own health,This is not about blame, it's about possibility.

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 effects, she's sharing her story out loud.In this powerful episode of Black Women's Health, Dr. Rahman talks with a former patient who reached out to be heard. Together, they unpack what it meas to be diagnosed with a rare cancer, how treatment can impact the body and spiri...

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, ...