Black Women’s Health

For many women, it's hard to get a GYN appointment. Today we ask the question, "do you really need that annual well-woman GYN exam?" Here the recommendations regarding mammograms, pap smears and pelvic exams. This is informational only. Dr. Rahman and Black Women's Health ask that you check with your doctor before making any changes .

"Every stage of life is critical ..an opportunity to deepen our intimacy." ~Lorene Cary An intimate conversation with author, educator, advocate and playwright Ms. Lorene Cary who discusses the healing power of the arts and her memoir, Ladysitting. Ladysitting details the challenges and frustrations of being a caregiver to a "less than perfect", "not ready to die" &qu...

Why will a patient spend hours googling to find a Black doctor? What are the percieved differences in care between a Black and non-Black Doctor? Do Black Doctors have a social responsibility in caring for Black Patients? ..ask a Black woman.

Purple is a color that traditionally symbolizes royalty, power and spirituality. The Color Purple was published in 1982. Ms. Alice Walker became the first African-American female to receive a Pultizer Prize for fiction. There is power and controversy in the Color Purple.

Is it cultural competency?

Ms Tina Williams shares her experience with PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) and her use of microdosing with psychedelics

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, discuss the ills of table salt.

It's the day after Thanksgiving! And this podcast is about food and family. It was a joy and a pleasure to speak with these three sisters. They demonstrate the beauty of family and their love of cooking. They provide helpful tips and they're just a lot of fun. Enjoy.. Simple Delights Catering- https://simpledelightscatering.com

I owe this Doctor a huge apology for such a long delay. This podcast was recorded over one year ago! I thought it had been damaged and deleted. I recently "found" a copy. And I am delighted to be able to share it with you. As an internist, she had cared for patients with renal disease. Then she fell in love with a man with end stage kidney disease. What she does next and the reasonings f...

Along with CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens- Amazon has become a major health care provider.

Sensitive topic - listening discretion advised.

We remember.

The Divas open up regarding their relationships, sex and life as Alpha-Females. The honesty is raw.

As expected the Divas had a lot to say about working with black men, difficulties between younger and older black women, and what you need to do in the work environment… Special tribune given. Stay tuned for the bonus segment

The Divas are back! These are professional Black women with years of work experience. They open up about working while Black. They candidly share their opinions touching on sensitive topics such as availability of sponsorships, micro- aggressions, precautions they’ve had to take, challenges and the responsibility/power of being in leadership positions.. so much was said. This is a two part series...

Meet Brannon Johnson! - an accomplished athlete and the creator of the first rowing club for African Americans in this country

Part two of our conversation with the Reproductive Health Alchemist, Valerie https://bit.ly/wombwellnesswarrior https://bit.ly/fibroidstarterkit THIS IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOUR CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE MAKING ANY HEALTHCARE CHANGES.

Dissatisfied and still symptomatic with her fibroids, hear her story.. Black Women’s Health is opening up our conversations about health and healing for critical review and discussion. We advise every women to do her own due diligence and to discuss any treatment initiation or treatment change with their gynecologist. Now let’s listen to Ms. Valerie Yamina Bey, a self described reproductive health...

Unexpected, life altering change and finding the strength to re-group and to keep moving forward. Witness the beauty and the tenacity of the human spirit

Learn more about self care from Ms Katara McCarty, creator of the app EXHALE. “Stressed-out” doesn’t have to be your default state of being

What is unforgivable? Can you share the details of your sex life? What happens to the friendship when a girlfriend gets married/ has children? Is there less of a desire to make new friends as we get older? Listen to what they have to say..

The US Surgeon General says loneliness is bad for your health. It’s reported that 1/2 of the adults in the USA report being lonely and not having many friends. Today we look at girlfriend dynamics among three black women.

Are there risks that could impact menopause? Ask Dr. Rahman.

Could this happen to you?