June is Men’s Health Month so I talked directly to my brothers about Primary Care Doctors on the "Dear Black Men" episode. I covered what is a PCP, how can they help you, and how to find them. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit Twitter: @blackhealthlit Website(s): www.blackhealthlit.org Resource Links: Health Screenings Schedule The Importance of Having a Primary Care Doctor...
On this episode I have a conversation with Dr. Beverly Sheppard who is the Department Chair of Pediatrics at Advantage Care Physicians. We discussed the impact of pediatrics in the African American community and how Black History starts with caring for our children. As head of pediatrics at AdvantageCare Physicians, Dr. Sheppard oversees the care of more than 50,000 children in the NYC area. She manages 40+ pediatricians and their staff throughout New York and puts into practice her strong commi...
COVID got a hold of me after running for two years. So after my experience I want to share with you all where to get tested, how to cope at home, and when to call your doctor. Tune in…Get Educated, Be Inspired, & Live Healthy. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit Twitter: @blackhealthlit Website: www.blackhealthlit.org Resource (s): Community-Based Testing Sites for COVID-19...
April is Minority Health Month! On the episode is titled “Stress Inside & Out”. I had a discussion with Sinclair Walker who is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner who helps women lose weight, heal their metabolism, and learn how to listen to their bodies. On this episode we talked about how to be better in tune with your body so that you can recognize and better manage those stressful moments in life. Tune in to learn what you can do for just 5 minutes a day to lower yo...
April is National Minority Health Month and the BLACK HEALTH LIT podcast is back from break. We’re kicking off this month with a discussion on Happiness. We spend a lot of time talking about depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges, but we don’t spend enough time talking about happiness. On the "Happy & Whole '' episode I had a discussion with Sasha Nicole who teaches women how to feel more confident and courageous through various courses, motivational videos, coaching, and ke...
Did you know that Bob Marley was just 36 years old when he died from an aggressive form of melanoma that primarily affects people of color. It’s a sad fact that Black people have the lowest survival rates for melanoma of any racial group in the U.S. The disease is more likely to be detected at a later stage, when it is much harder to treat. On this episode I had an informative conversation with Charmaine Cooper AKA The Skin Theologian. She is the author of The No Compromise Black Skin Care Guide...
According to the American Psychiatric Association only 2% of psychiatrists are Black. On this episode you’ll learn how Sleep, Movement, Awareness, Recognition, and Tailoring what we put into our bodies can help to improve our overall well-being. Our guest expert is Dr. Reba Peoples. Dr. Reba Peoples is a board-certified psychiatrist, functional medicine practitioner and founder of Imara Health and Wellness. She is a sought-after speaker and educator who understands the transformative power of co...
Did you know there are 7,000 rare diseases affecting 4.3 million Black Americans? Obtaining a rare disease diagnosis can be very difficult and takes approximately 7 years on average. On the "Breaking Barriers to Rare Disease Diagnosis" you’ll hear from Jessica Biggs who is the Health Equity Program Development and Outreach Specialist for Angioma Alliance. As the Health Equity Program Development and Outreach Specialist she leads equity, diversity, & inclusion efforts both in targeted outreac...
On the "Cancer Changes Everything" episode host Rachel ‘Rae’ Crowder had a conversation with Mediocre Tutorials and Reviews about his journey with testicular cancer and what it's taught him about life. You'll also hear a little bit about Rae's journey with breast cancer and why early detection is key. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit , @mediocretutorialsandreviews Twitter: @blackhealthlit Website(s): www.blackhealthlit.org...
November is National Diabetes Month. On the The Facts on Food and Diabetes episode host Rachel ‘Rae’ Crowder had a conversation with Ashya Walden who is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Education Specialist. She is dedicated to helping her clients unlock the healing power of food. Ashya completed her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at Keiser University, her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science at Michigan State University, and her Masters of Arts in Organizational Management ...
November is National Healthy Skin Month! On the "Black Skin Health" episode you'll learn from Dr. Shari Hicks-Graham what a dermatologies is, when to get those moles checked, and how to keep your skin healthy. Dr. Shari Hicks-Graham is a leading skin care specialist that provides comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology services to children, teenagers, women and men who want healthier skin. She helps her patients manage chronic and acute skin conditions, as well as fight the signs of aging...
On the Single-Parenting & BLACK Women's Health". In this conversation you’ll learn about how single-parenthood impacts Black women’s health and some advice on how to make your health a priority with limited time and resources. Our featured guest is Dr. Kamilah Marie (Williams) who is a board-certified family physician, podcaster and wellness transformation coach with a passion for single moms, as well as holistic and metabolic health. After her divorce, she was challenged by obesity and pers...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On the Navigating Breast Cancer episode you'll hear from host Rachel ‘Rae’ Crowder about why Breast Self-Exams are so important and how she's navigating Breast Cancer. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit Twitter: @blackhealthlit Website(s): www.blackhealthlit.org How to do Breast Self-Exam Source of Breast Cancer Statistics...
On the "Writing as Therapy” host Rachel 'Rae' Crowder had a discussion with poet and writer Quartez Harris about the impact of home life on Black children’s access to learning as well as how writing can help to achieve mental clarity. Quartez Harris is the author of the debut full-length poetry collection We Made It To School Alive, published by Twelve Arts Press. The collection eloquently centers the humanity of students of color while revealing how they establish self-worth and optimism in spi...
Did you know that Black American women have the highest rates of obesity in the United States? About 4 out of 5 Black American women and 7 out of 10 men are overweight or obese. When we are overweight or obese we are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, high levels of blood fats, diabetes and LDL cholesterol which increases our risk of heart disease and stroke. Today’s episode is titled “Decoding Obesity”. I had a chance to talk with Dr. Jamy Ard, MD about obesity as disease, food swa...
September is National Sexual Health Awareness Month!!! On the "Let's Talk Sex" episode host Rachel 'Rae' Crowder had a chance to talk with Alexis Thompson who currently works as a health educator for the Florida Department of Health Sarasota County. Feeding her love of science and community health, Alexis received a Master’s Degree in Medical Science from the University of South Florida. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from George Washington University. Throughout her professio...
August is National Breastfeeding Month; even though the debate about whether or not to breastfeed is ongoing, the health benefits cannot be denied. According to the World Health Organization, universal breastfeeding could save about 820,000 infant lives each year. On the The "Boob Effect: Breast Babies and OUR Health" episode host Rachel ‘Rae’ Crowder had a conversation with Maqsooda Bryant who is a NICU Registered Nurse, Midwife Student, Mother to 2, and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio. Le...
On the “Racism as a Public Health Crisis Pt. 1” episode host Rachel ‘Rae’ Crowder had a conversation with Niyah Walters, Esq. about how racism shows up in healthcare, why representation matters, and what we can do as a community to improve OUR health. We'll also talk about the lack of representation for people of color in the healthcare industry and how this impacts our health. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit , @ pettynpretty07 Twitter: @blackhealthlit Website(s): www.blackhealthlit.org...
June is Men’s Health Month. On the “Black Men & Mental Well-Being” episode host Rachel ‘Rae’ Crowder had a conversation with Ezekiel Peebles who is the Founder of Key Counseling and Consultation LLC. Ezekiel provides his clients with the highest level of care, attention to detail and the empathy that everyone deserves. He brings a dynamic mix of skills and motivation that clients of all ages can relate to and feel comfortable within the therapeutic relationship. In addition to serving as a C...
June is Men’s Health Month. On the “Black Health…Men’s Edition” episode host Rachel ‘Rae’ Crowder had a conversation with Dr. Damon E. Davis, MD. Dr. Davis is aa Board-Certified urologist with The Urology Specialists of Maryland at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. You’ll learn about the lack of representation of Black Men in the medical field, chronic disease disparities, health choices that impact the health of a man’s penis, and the COVID-19 vaccine. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealth...
May is Stroke Awareness Month and June is Men's Health Month, so what better way to close out May and lead into June than with an episode focused on both. I had a chance to talk with Dr. William J. Hicks II, MD, a neurologist who specializes in vascular neurology. As a vascular neurologist. His main areas of interest include rapid access to acute stroke rescue therapies and clinical trials. Dr. Hicks serves as the co-director of the Riverside Methodist Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center. Let's...
May is Mental Health Month and burnout is such a common experience for Black women. On the "Living Black & Being Burned Out" episode host Rae Crowder had a chance to talk with Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo MD, MPH about how to recognize burnout in ourselves and tips for avoiding burnout in the future. Dr. Uwemedimo is the CEO and founder of Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood, a practicing physician, consultant, mother, and so much more. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit , @melaninmedicineco ...
May is Asthma Awareness Month so it's only right that this month we take a moment to highlight disparities in Asthma and ways to cope for better health. Host Rae Crowder kicks off this episode with an overview of Asthma and the associated symptoms. Then you'll learn from Karshyra Marshall who is the CEO/Founder of Breathe Ohio Inc. on how to know and manage your triggers. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit @breatheohio614 Website(s): www.blackhealthlit.org https://breatheohioinc.org/...
April is Financial Literacy Month so it's only right that this month we focus on the connection between Health & Money. Host Rae Crowder kicks off this episode with a discussion on the connection between money and health. Then you'll hear from financial expert Sierra M. Thomas the CEO and lead accountant at Touche' Financial Services . She's dropping gems on free financial resources, good vs. bad debt, and how to finally get that emergency fund started. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit @to...
April is Financial Literacy Month so it's only right that this month we focus on the connection between Health & Wealth. On the "Health is Wealth" episode you will hear from financial coach Frugral Freddy on ways we can budget our money, how we form our relationship with money, and ways to get out of debt. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit @frugal_freddy Website(s): www.blackhealthlit.org...
Tune in to a conversation on Black Women, Food, and Weight. Host Rachel 'Rae' Crowder had a chance to talk with Sierra Brown who is the Owner and Head Wellness Coach at Melanin Well + Co. They shared laughs, experiences with food, and tips on how to maintain your health and weight while still enjoying some of your favorite foods. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit + @iammelaninwell Websites: www.blackhealthlit.org www.melaninwell.com/...
We've all been struggling and pushing through this pandemic for almost a year now. Tune in to the conversation with Shavonda Johnson, AKA The Mental Health Manager. We're talking about how COVID has impacted the Black community and tips for how we can continue to get through this together .
I had a dope and informative conversation with with Dr. Vanessa Hux who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. She is also an actively practicing Ob/Gyn and provides comprehensive women’s healthcare.
Black Health Lit is a podcast that focuses on elevating Black lives through Health Literacy Education and Inspiration. Tune in to the conversation with Jennifer Nagel on Fitting in Fitness...The Winter Edition.
Tune in to a conversation with Tara Hux on understanding BMI, health status, and setting individual goals to achieve better health regardless of your size.
