Episodes

What I would respectfully say to the US Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams.

Not a condemnation, rather a call to action.

With all the craziness, fear, and general angst during the Covid pandemic - I wonder is there a better place, a better city, a better country that I can go to? Reflections on “a better place”..

It been rumored that blacks are immune to the Coronavirus, however the when scrutinized just the opposite is seen. Yet another health disparity? Why relatively few racial breakdown of those affected. Do our chronic conditions explain the disparities or is there more? When we are allocating resources and deciding who lives will race matter? A thought provoking articles from ProPublica

Pandemics, illness, stay-at-home mandates, lay-offs, short on money, kids home 24/7. I’m overstressing, over eatting, over indulging.. What other options are there? Consider the “inner smile” to help rid anxiety.Mental alchemy to turn negative into positives thoughts,

I want birth control.

Will my baby be affected by this virus? Should I keep my prenatal appointments? I’m laid off - do I risk harm to me and my baby, to get money? Truly a vulnerable group.. what can be done? Contact Dr. Rahman with your thoughts and suggestions- mail@doctorrahman.com and/or via this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bwh/message

When things look bleak- a positive attitude can make the difference

What has history shown us? As we face another health crisis.. let’s remember our strength. Let’s rise.

Beatrice Dixon made a statement. Some thought it was racist. Most didn’t and her sales doubled. Her company produces plant based feminine care products.. an example of black women rising. Hear her story..

For years, Dr. Tyrone Hayes has been researching and speaking out about the effects of Atrazine. For years his work was discredited. Now more are paying attention to what he has been saying. Atrazine is a hormone disrupter. Are hormone disrupters the reason for your abnormal bleeding, your repeated miscarriages, your fibroids, your breast cancer?

Lest we forget.. the Mothers of Modern Gynecology and a Medical Giant in Women’s Health, women who have paved the way. Thank you.

Why do we allow this to happen? Why do we do this to our young girls? Bold women who have had this done say “STOP THIS MADNESS”. Advocates for these women say “STOP”. I too join in to say “STOP”.

Danielle Outlaw is the new Police Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia. Police Commissioner- don’t forget to schedule your GYN appointment at TODAYS WOMAN.

Listen to women tell their stories about fibroids. Maybe you can relate.. UNFILTERED

Real women tell their story about fibroids. Listen- maybe you can relate.

Hear from women who have fibroids. Maybe you can relate to their story.

Hear from women describing their experience dealing with fibroids, Maybe you can relate..

Today’s strong black women knows herself. She knows when to seek out therapy to stay mentally strong. However, it’s not that easy when she is looking for black female mental health professional. Hear one women’s story..

Since 2004, the US Govt has required that all federal program adhere to the following racial definitions.. Hispanic is not a race. Important to know for the upcoming 2020 US census.

Just not feeling Mr. Perry Netflix movie. Middle aged black women deserve better representation. Away with the stereotypes.

Hair is not only “political”, but it can tell you about your state of health. Thank you Representative Pressley.

Lest we forget..Once upon a time, there were well trained black doctors and black nurses working in a black hospital providing care to the black community. A nurse who was there, shares her story.

A group of black women came together to discussed shrinking their fibroids with a plant based diet instead of medication and/or surgery. They came together, to take charge of their health. They shared and they were supportive of where each was starting and their individual efforts. It was inspiring. It was one of the best days of my professional life.