Telling your story can be risky because there are so many person ready and willing to be negative. In the face of this reality, do you fine the strength to tell your truth? I am sharing these stories, to say "Thank you" . I am grateful for the persons mentioned.…
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 menstrual cycle. She's confused and scared. The sight of that unexpected bleeding…
Welcome to 40 Weeks - a segment dedicated to 1) providing information and 2 ) working to reduce maternal mortality . Here were explore questions you may have regarding pregnancy which never got answered, concerns which may have been dismissed. This segment discusses how many prenatal visits are considered standard…
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 problem for physicians. Physician burn-out may affect and…
We're broadening our horizon, because Black Woman's Podcast has become a platform for women, focusing on Black Women. We've started a mini-series called "40 weeks" discussing pregnancy related issues as we work to eliminate racial maternal health disparities. For non- pregnant women, we've created "Today's Woman" to discuss issues and…
Like being in labor.. it's not always easy. And it's taken longer than we wanted. However, we are delivering- starting with "40 weeks" a mini-series with "need to know" basic information about pregnancy that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, also female health news/commentary with a focus on…
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?
"..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,…
Ms Tina Williams shares her experience with PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) and her use of microdosing with psychedelics
The 4 Needs of Menopausal Women Identified via the Use of Technology. Menopause is not a disease, yet women can become symptomatic. The is no cure for menopause, yet many women are seeking treatment and management. The recent HCI (Human Computer Interaction) conference looked at the how peri and post…
Peri- menopausal? Post -menopausal? What are the joys of aging. Do you have questions about aging? Need help. Listen to a Black Woman. 1. Maya Angelou - describes aging as "delicious" https://youtu.be/VNT9xqu9oJE?si=ZxY42X0TW1PY4JiI 2. Gayle King demonstrates that sexy is not an age nor a size. Sexy is an attitude. https://swimsuit.si.com/swimsuit/model/gayle-king-2024-si-swimsuit-photos…
Tuskegee Syphilis Study - Henrietta Lacks - Holmesburg Prison, etc etc etc Is it any wonder that Black persons haven't chosen to participate in medical studies. For decades, other persons and and other companies profited from the research that was done on the HeLa (HEnrietta LAcks) cells without any acknowledge,…
Lastest buzz: Swiss Precision Diagnostics (SPD) the creators of Clearblue pregnancy tests, ovulation tests have now created a test to help women identify their menopause stage. There's an app (Clearblue Me) to be downloaded. There are hormone(FSH) tests that a woman performs at home (using first morning void). Assuming she…
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.
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…
This is a brief introduction from Dr. Rahman talking about what she does and why this podcast is important.
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.
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.
Human life expectancy has increased. Getting better and staying healthy as we age is the goal.
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.
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.
