On this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie are joined by Dr. Marquita Nelson, who is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and the Belz Medical Director of the Methodist Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. Dr. Nelson shares her insights and expertise in the field of hematology, specifically in sickle cell disease, discussing its traits and providing valuable information to help o...
Dec 27, 2023•34 min•Ep. 66
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt are joined by Dr. Esa Davis, a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force member. Dr. Davis is a professor of medicine and family and community medicine and holds the positions of Associate Vice President for community health and senior dean of population and community medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. During the podcast, Dr. Davis explains the importance of the US Preventive Services Task Force for hypertensive ...
Dec 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 65
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie are joined by Dr. Richard T. Benson, who is the Director of the Office of Global Health and Health Disparities at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, which is a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and Brady Johnson, who is a stroke survivor and ambassador at the American Stroke Association. Together, they emphasize the importance of having healthy conversations with your loved ones about health...
Dec 13, 2023•45 min•Ep. 64
In the latest episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt have a special guest, Jesseca “Judy” Dupart-Harris, who is the founder and CEO of Kaleidoscope Hair Products and a well-known television personality. During the conversation, Judy talks about her fertility journey with her wife, Da Brat. She shares their experience with IVF and the valuable lessons they learned from it. Jackie and Britt hope this enlightening conversation will help those going through a similar journey. Jess...
Dec 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 63
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie are celebrating National Family Caregivers Month by recognizing and honoring caregivers from all over the country. They welcome Jonah Francis, an active board member of the Alzheimer’s Association, Vice Chairman of the Home Care Association of America in Connecticut, and owner of Pansy Homecare Service and a mental health organization, A Better Way, as a special guest. Jonah shares valuable insights into the world of caregiving an...
Nov 29, 2023•34 min•Ep. 62
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt, and Jackie welcome Dr. Derek M. Griffith. He is the Founding Co-Director of the Racial Justice Institute, Founder and Director of the Center for Men's Health Equity, a Member of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a Professor of Health Management & Policy and Oncology. Together, they discuss the issue of men's health equity in our communities, exploring men's health outcomes and overall well-being. This thought-provoking episo...
Nov 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 61
In this Black Health 365 podcast episode, Jackie and Britt are joined by Blair and Jasmine Matthews. Blair, the co-founder of the digital platform Zuri Fertility, and Jasmine, a physician assistant, share their fertility journey and highlight the importance of resources like Zuri Fertility to our community. The platform supports patients trying to conceive, offering services such as at-home testing, telehealth, and various resources to guide patients on their journey. By sharing this resource, B...
Nov 15, 2023•34 min•Ep. 60
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie continue their special series titled "What We Aren't Talking Enough About in the Black Community." They shed light on the issue of eating disorders, particularly among Black people. Dr. Ebony Butler, a licensed psychologist and food relationship strategist, joins them on the show to discuss the different types of eating disorders and the trauma, stigmatization, and lack of visibility surrounding this issue in the Black community. ...
Nov 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 59
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie begin with part 1 of their special series titled "What We Aren't Talking Enough About in the Black Community." They discuss the topic of diet culture in the Black community and are joined by Dr. Ebony Butler, a licensed psychologist and food relationship strategist. Dr. Ebony discusses the impact of diet culture on the Black community and provides insights on how to address it. This is an informative and enlightening episode is a ...
Nov 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 58
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, hosts Jackie and Britt welcome Ricki Fairley, an award-winning marketing professional and breast cancer survivor and advocate. Ricki has dedicated her strategic expertise to promoting breast cancer awareness and has made it her mission to eliminate black breast cancer. As a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer, Ricki shares her journey and how she co-founded TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, and currently serves as its CEO to address b...
Oct 25, 2023•38 min•Ep. 57
It's almost that time of the year when we all gather around the dinner table to celebrate, and eating healthy plays an essential role. In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt invite Jose “Chef Cheo” Garabito, a renowned culinary expert, to share his insights on healthy eating and living. Chef Cheo is famous for his vibrant mix of Latin and Caribbean cuisine, with a strong emphasis on healthy eating. Jackie and Britt are excited to share his tips with our community becau...
Oct 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 56
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt recognize October as National Dental Hygiene Month. They are joined by guest Dr. Tontra Lowe, D.D.S., who shares valuable insights into the importance of adopting good dental hygiene practices such as brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. Dr. Lowe also emphasizes the negative consequences of neglecting oral care and highlights the positive effects of proper dental care. Maintaining good dental hygiene is extremely impo...
Oct 11, 2023•40 min•Ep. 55
We're celebrating our anniversary! In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie commemorate a year of meaningful conversations and stories that address Black Health issues with trusted health professionals. The goal of the Black Health 365 podcast has always been to make vital health-related information and resources readily available and encourage and inspire our community to be self-advocates for their health. Britt and Jackie will continue to work towards this important g...
Oct 04, 2023•40 min•Ep. 54
Britt and Jackie are excited to celebrate National Yoga Awareness Month in September on the Black Health 365 podcast. They are joined by Brandon Copeland, the creator of Trap Yoga, to inspire healthy living and mindfulness. This episode is both intriguing and informative, as it discusses the benefits of yoga and its effective treatment for black men and individuals in general. Although yoga can mean different things to different people, scientific research has proven that it offers many health b...
Sep 27, 2023•34 min•Ep. 53
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt, and Jackie welcome Dr. Jennifer Caudle as she discusses the topic of vitamins and supplements. This informative conversation covers the proper usage of vitamins and dietary supplements, as well as the potential concerns of taking too many supplements. They explore whether vitamins and supplements are necessary for good health or if we can obtain the same nutrients from our food. Dr. Jen shares valuable insights on the topic, with a goal to ...
Sep 20, 2023•32 min•Ep. 52
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Nina Cherie Franklin, a renowned healthy living coach, wellness expert, and the woman behind the popular blog and brand That Salad Lady! As advocates for healthy lifestyles, Britt and Jackie appreciate the importance of breaking up the food monotony and having Dr. Franklin on the show was a great way to do just that. With a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation, as well as multiple pro...
Sep 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 51
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt have a special guest - Dr. Christopher Newman, a renowned neurosurgeon from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The informative episode delves into topics such as spinal cancer, spinal tumors, neurological health, and spinal surgery. Dr. Newman shares his extensive knowledge and offers valuable insights into various spinal cancers and conditions. He also emphasizes the importance of listening to and prioritizing his patients' ...
Sep 06, 2023•44 min
On this episode of the Black Health 365, hosts Jackie and Britt are joined by guest Dr. Ruth Arumala, DO, MPH, FACOG, NCMP. Dr. Arumala is a board-certified gynecologist, fellowship-trained reproductive surgeon, and fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon. Together, they have a candid and informative discussion about female sexual dysfunction, also known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder. This conversation will educate our community on how to have better and more informative conversations with ou...
Aug 30, 2023•46 min•Ep. 49
In this episode of the Black Health 365 Podcast, Britt and Jackie discuss the importance of regularly checking in on our strong friends and loved ones' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They both share updates on what is currently happening in their lives from their fitness goals to updates on their emotional well-being. Through their friendly check-ins, the duo hopes to promote empathy within the community. This fun and informative episode highlights the importance of looking out for ...
Aug 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 48
In the latest Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt welcome guest, Thomas Silvera, MSHS-PH. Thomas shares the heartbreaking story about his son, Elijah-Alavi, who tragically passed away in 2017 after having a grilled cheese meal at daycare, which caused an anaphylactic reaction. He gives a detailed account of the events that took place and shares more about his advocacy work on public health and food allergies and asthma as well as the importance of education and training. He also talks abo...
Aug 16, 2023•41 min•Ep. 47
On the latest episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, hosts Jackie and Britt delve into the subject of allergies and their associated symptoms. They are joined by special guest, Dr. Bridgette L. Jones, MD MS who provides expert insight on year-round, seasonal, and food allergies, including their signs, symptoms, and triggers. Dr. Jones also answers common questions about allergies, making this informative episode a must-listen for anyone who experiences allergies. Bridgette L. Jones, MD MS hold...
Aug 09, 2023•40 min•Ep. 46
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt delve into the topic of Depression with Dara Grimes, a licensed Clinical Social worker, counselor, and founder of A Better Mind, A Better Me, LLC. The episode is packed with insightful information and personal experiences relating to depression and its impact. Dara provides a detailed examination, covering its symptoms and different forms of depression. By listening to this interview, our community will gain a better understanding...
Aug 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 45
On this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie are joined by Camille Proctor, the founder of The Color of Autism Foundation. Camille, who is also a mother of a child with autism, shares her personal journey of diagnosis and accessing support services. She highlights the disparities in autism support services available to the black community and emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive foundations that provide support and training to underserved communities. Through he...
Jul 26, 2023•53 min•Ep. 44
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt welcome guest Angelique Charles, also known as The Lippy Butterfly. Angelique courageously shares her personal experience with Lipedema, a chronic condition that is frequently misunderstood. Her candid story sheds light on the symptoms and how it affects the physical and emotional health of those who live with the condition. By sharing her story, Angelique hopes to encourage and empower the community while increasing awareness and...
Jul 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 43
In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, hosts, Jackie and Britt, are joined by Kristen Crockett, an Intuitive Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Facilitator, to discuss the topic of grief. Kristen shares her valuable insight on how to move through grief and understanding one's personal journey. She emphasizes that each person's journey is unique and that everyone's grief is different. Kristen also offers tips to manage the range of emotions that come with the grieving process, including ang...
Jul 12, 2023•39 min•Ep. 42
In recognition of July’s Fibroid Awareness Month, Black Health 365 is dedicating this episode to raising awareness and providing support to women who experience fibroids. Britt and Jackie have invited Dr. LJ Johnson to discuss the significance of understanding fibroids and the latest medical treatments available. Fibroids are a prevalent but seldom talked about health issue that affects many women, making it crucial to bring attention to this topic. The discussion will also cover general gut hea...
Jul 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 41
In this edition of Black Health 365, we proudly celebrate PRIDE and tackle important matters affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. Britt and Jackie had the privilege of interviewing Mental Health Advocate, Jarred Denzel Keller. His journey toward mental wellness and advocacy work is truly inspiring. Jarred's use of social media to normalize mental health makes him an ideal guest, a symbol of hope, and a valuable resource. The discussion delves into critical topics such as combating depression in the...
Jun 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 40
This special episode of Black Health 365 is dedicated to celebrating Men's Health Awareness Month in June. In this insightful episode, Britt is accompanied by his friends and on-air personalities, Rock-T ( The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and I Hate the Homies podcast ), QuickSilva ( The QuickSilva Show with Dominique the Diva ), and King Tutt (99.3/105.7 Kiss FM). Together, they share valuable insights about the importance of Black men scheduling regular visits with their doctors and maintaining ...
Jun 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 39
In this episode of Black Health 365, Britt and Jackie interview Dr. Tamika Henry, a board-certified family physician who specializes in functional medicine. The hosts delve into Dr. Tamika's motivation for becoming a doctor and discuss the difference between traditional and functional medicine. The conversation covers important topics such as preventative care, stress, personal well-being, and overall health, and is sure to motivate and empower listeners to pursue healthier lifestyles. Dr. Tamik...
Jun 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 38
In this episode of Black Health 365, Britt and Jackie are thrilled to have Monica Jones as a guest. Monica is a Certified Personal Trainer, Women's Wellness Coach, and Amateur Boxer. Together, the trio delves into important topics such as fitness motivation, body image, and mental health and wellness. Monica shares her personal journey in fitness, her passion for making fitness accessible to everyone, and her recent win as the 2023 DC Golden Glove Champ. This authentic and thought-provoking conv...
Jun 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 37
