Black Health Lit®

March is Women’s History Month and Black women make up almost 50% of new HIV cases. Tune in to this discussion between Black Health Lit host Rachel ‘Rae’ Crowder and Dr. Maranda Ward who’s on a mission to raise awareness on HIV infections in the Black community. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit Twitter: @blackhealthlit Website(s): Black Health Lit site Maranda Ward site Two in One Resource L...

Tune in to the “Bad & Bougie is Killing Us: Breast Cancer Edition” episode! You’ll learn about some of the common products that are marketed to Black women and are also linked to Breast Cancer. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit Twitter: @blackhealthlit Website(s): www.blackhealthlit.org Resource Links: Black Women and Breast Cancer: Why Disparities Persist and How to End Them African American...

The number of Black people in America who have high blood pressure is among the highest in the world.  In fact, the American Heart Association estimates that about 55% of Black adults have high blood pressure. What’s even worse is that when we have high blood pressure it’s way more severe AND we get hit with this chronic condition when we’re younger. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit Twitter...

Tune in to the “If You're Tired, Be Quiet and Go to Sleep” episode! You’ll learn how our sleep habits impact our heart health, diabetes risk, and weight gain. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit Twitter: @blackhealthlit Website(s): www.blackhealthlit.org Resource Links: The BLACK HEALTH LIT  website, podcast, and blog are provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not co...

On the “Vegan & Fit” episode host Rachel ‘Rae’ Crowder had a conversation with Randi Franklin who is an expert in veganism and fitness. We talked about the traditional American diet, how plants can give us life, and what it means to truly be a healthy vegan. Randi is originally from Toledo, OH, and currently lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband Chad and puppy Lee. She graduated from Bowl...

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 m...

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 th...

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...

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 Ch...

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...

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 Develop...

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...

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 Sc...

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....

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,...

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 c...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 choice...