Black Health Lit®

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. Hi...

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 physi...

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:...

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....

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.o...

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.b...

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.