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March 9, 2024

Honoring Women: Mama Ro Remembers

During Women's History Month, Mama Ro (Rolanda Wilkins) an activist and advocate for women remembers the work of other Black women such as Kathryn Hall-Trujillo, creator of the Birthing Project and Judge Alice Lytle, an advocate and defender of the rights of women and children. The powerful impact of these women is a timely reminder to us of what is possible when we come together and work to eliminate racial disparities. Whether maternal mortality, judicial injustices, or saving our youth this e...
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March 2, 2024

Beyond the Plate: Veganism and Spiritual Awakening

In "Beyond the Plate: Veganism and Spiritual Awakening" Beverly sharea how a raw vegan diet served as a gateway to a richer spiritual life. Listen to her compelling story of how she found unexpected spiritual growth after committing to the raw vegan alkaline diet as recommended by Dr. Sebi. Her story illustrates that lowering one's dietary acid load (DAL) has the potential to influence much more than our physical health.
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Feb. 23, 2024

Raw & Real: While Raising Children

Raw & Real: While Raising Children looks into the life of a Black Woman who went from "pork loving" and "sugar addicted" to raw as she commits to raising her two children as raw vegans. At a time when her choices were far from mainstream, she share some of her experience and challenges. Raw & Real. She talks about her children - then and now. She talks about her tenacity and creativity which provides an empowering perspective for anyone committed to finding "a better way" for themself and their ...
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Feb. 16, 2024

From Chitlins to Raw Vegan: A Healing Journey. Why change?

From Chitlin's to Raw Vegan: A Healing Journey dives into the transformative power of a raw vegan lifestyle. Inspired by the legendary works of Alvenia Fulton, Dick Gregory and others, this podcast episode explores the profound impact that transitioning to veganism, not just as a diet, but as a holistic approach to healing - physically, mentally, and spiritually. Through the lens of our special guest, Ms Beverly Medley, a raw vegan chef and owner of All the Way Live cafe listen to her experience...
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Feb. 10, 2024

Shoulder dystocia- what you need to know

An unfortunate delivery in Georgia prompted this podcast. This podcast discussed the cardinal movements of labor, gestational diabetes and shoulder dystocia. Have a listen and send a pray to the family.
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Feb. 2, 2024

Perms & Uterine Ca - Before you join the lawsuit

Recent news has linked formaldehyde relaxers with uterine cancer. The FDA has proposed a ban on all relaxers containing formaldehyde. There is more to know and more to understand as we focus on reasons for the increasing incidence of uterine cancer in Black woman in the US.
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Jan. 27, 2024

Ditch the Annual Well-Woman Gyn Exam

For many women, it's hard to get a GYN appointment. Today we ask the question, "do you really need that annual well-woman GYN exam?" Here the recommendations regarding mammograms, pap smears and pelvic exams.

This is informational only. Dr. Rahman and Black Women's Health ask that you check with your doctor before making any changes .
Guest: Lorene Cary
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Jan. 19, 2024

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 her memoir, Ladysitting.

Ladysitting details the challenges and frustrations of being a caregiver to a "less than perfect", "not ready to die" "still wants to be independent" grandmother. If this resonates with you, you will enjoy our conversation.

Ladysitting has been pro...
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Jan. 6, 2024

Finding Black Doctors - a Patient's Perspective

Why will a patient spend hours googling to find a Black doctor?

What are the percieved differences in care between a Black and non-Black Doctor?

Do Black Doctors have a social responsibility in caring for Black Patients?

..ask a patient.
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Dec. 29, 2023

The Color Purple - again.

Purple is a color that traditionally symbolizes royalty, power and spirituality.

The Color Purple was published in 1982. Ms. Alice Walker became the first African-American female to receive a Pultizer Prize for fiction.

There is power and controversy in the Color Purple.
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Dec. 23, 2023

Why do we love Black Doctors?

Is it cultural competency?
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Dec. 15, 2023

PMDD and MicroDosing with Psychedelics

Ms Tina Williams shares her experience with PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) and her use of microdosing with psychedelics
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Dec. 9, 2023

Direct patient Care

Healthcare is changing in the US. The high cost of care, physician burnout and patient dissatisfaction are generating new healthcare models. Brief discussion about the direct patient care healthcare model. Is it for you?
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Dec. 2, 2023

Too Much Salt

"..the number one killer of Blacks is table salt." Dave Chappelle

As a salt sensitive Black female with a family history of high blood pressure, I know I'm at an increased risk for malignant hypertension, heart disease and stroke.

Maybe you are, too..

Listen to a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Neravetla, discuss the ills of table salt.
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Nov. 25, 2023

Donna, Tina Marie, Sarah

It's the day after Thanksgiving! And this podcast is about food and family. It was a joy and a pleasure to speak with these three sisters. They demonstrate the beauty of family and their love of cooking. They provide helpful tips and they're just a lot of fun. Enjoy..

Simple Delights Catering- https://simpledelightscatering.com
Nov. 17, 2023

Would you donate your kidney?

I owe this Doctor a huge apology for such a long delay. This podcast was recorded over one year ago! I thought it had been damaged and deleted. I recently "found" a copy. And I am delighted to be able to share it with you.

As an internist, she had cared for patients with renal disease. Then she fell in love with a man with end stage kidney disease. What she does next and the reasonings for her decisions are thought provoking.

Today she has a platform and has a lot to say regarding renal diseas...
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Nov. 11, 2023

Healthcare for sale?

Along with CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens- Amazon has become a major health care provider.
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Nov. 3, 2023

Self Managed Abortions

Sensitive topic - listening discretion advised.
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Oct. 27, 2023

Tribute to Jo

We remember.
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Oct. 20, 2023

WWB- Working While Black (Bonus session)

The Divas open up regarding their relationships, sex and life as Alpha-Females. The honesty is raw.
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Oct. 13, 2023

WWB- Working While Black (Part 2)

As expected the Divas had a lot to say about working with black men, difficulties between younger and older black women, and what you need to do in the work environment… Special tribune given. Stay tuned for the bonus segment
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Oct. 6, 2023

WWB- Working While Black (Part 1)

The Divas are back! These are professional Black women with years of work experience. They open up about working while Black. They candidly share their opinions touching on sensitive topics such as availability of sponsorships, micro- aggressions, precautions they’ve had to take, challenges and the responsibility/power of being in leadership positions.. so much was said. This is a two part series with a bonus episode at the end.
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Sept. 29, 2023

The Elite Sport of Rowing

Meet Brannon Johnson! - an accomplished athlete and the creator of the first rowing club for African Americans in this country
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Sept. 22, 2023

Treating your fibroids wholistically

Part two of our conversation with the Reproductive Health Alchemist, Valerie https://bit.ly/wombwellnesswarrior https://bit.ly/fibroidstarterkit THIS IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOUR CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE MAKING ANY HEALTHCARE CHANGES.