Episodes

This is not racist. It’s an acknowledgement of the awesomeness of the Black and her ability to defy the odds. It’s a challenge to heal ourselves and to benefit all women.

9 years old.. African American children are disproportionately affected by asthma. A recent study looks at treatment options and treatment response in African American children. Let his life serve to illuminate this problem so that we don’t lose another.. A Moment for Shakir.

Part 1: Established at the end of the Civil War because of discrimination and disparities. Now only a few remain - yet discrimination and disparities persist.

Can it be prevented?

Another possible etiology for Chronic Pelvic Pain ..

As many as 18% of women with menstrual cramps get minimal to no relief from NSAIDs (ie Advil, Naproxen)

.. the most common outpatient infection. May present differently in older women

Born with XX chromosomes. Assigned female at birth. Now living his life as an African American transgender male. Hear the journey and ongoing challenges of this transgender male. Learn why he continues to need GYN care. A thought provoking episode..

This is the primary symptoms of a very common GYN cancer. If ignored, this can lead to an increased risk for death. Don’t neglect yourself.

She’s young, gifted, black and in IT. Once a user experience engineer at Apple, she is now pursuing a PhD in computer science. Supported by black women throughout her education, she is currently the Founder and Executive Director of INTech for Girls. She’s inspiring.. listen.

Menstrual cramps/?endometriosis

Human life expectancy has increased. Getting better and staying healthy as we age is the goal.

Practicing the simple 7 will lead to better health

At 66 yr old, she has learn to the key to good health : eat right, exercise and listen to your body. She dispels the myth: black women DO exercise. So don’t be confused by conflicting medical information- keep it simple.

Wellness involves more than lack of illness. Part of living includes having meaningful relationships. Probably the most meaningful is the male female relationship. One brave black man expresses his opinion about dating and finding the right woman.

This is a brief introduction from Dr. Rahman talking about what she does and why this podcast is important.

She did everything right. She got an education. She became self- sufficient. She married. And now in her forties, she has to decide if pregnancy and motherhood are still viable options. Along the way she learns to advocate for herself and to support women in their right to choose what’s right for them irrespective of age and race.

In excruciating detail, listen to a woman share her story of pain and ultimately healing. She talks about coming from a family of “big women” and how she successfully lost weight, years of domestic abuse and finally be ready to embrace life.