Body Wealth

At some point during our growing-up years, we begin to understand that other people are judging our bodies. And as Black women, we can experience both being told we don’t meet society’s beauty standards and being fetishized. Jazmyn Boone talks with the Body Wealth Sisters about all things body image, including what she did to fall in love with her body. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast app...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Jazmyn Boone.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “The Woman in the Mirron: Loving My Body with Jazmyn Boone.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

Some unexpected feelings came up for Ashley after the birth of her first son, but fear of judgement kept her from sharing those feelings initially. She talks with Brenda and Elaine about how she overcame those fears and got the help she needed. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps g...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Ashley Gonzalez.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Joy and Sorrow: Addressing Postpartum Depression with Ashley Gonzalez.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

Claudia has been managing asthma and severe allergy symptoms her whole life. In this episode she shares her ongoing journey to find lasting relief. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just tell your friends abou...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Claudia Dockery.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Breaking Out: In Control of My Allergies with Claudia Dockery.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

“I’m not your little friend.” is something countless Black girls have heard from their mothers.  But once we are grown, we might want to establish a more equal relationship with our mothers.  Brenda and Elaine talk to Ashleigh about how she is going about creating the relationship she wants with her mother. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealths...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Ashleigh Morgan.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Mother and Daughter: A Relationship Redefined with Ashleigh Morgan.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

Most of us have heard of Sickle Cell disease, but what do we really know about it? In this episode, Paige shares her personal experience as a patient and advocate. Her conversation with Brenda and Elaine provides so much insight into what it is like to live with this disorder and the advances that are finally being made to provide relief for those who suffer its effects. Please follow Body Wealth...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Paige Hardy. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Bloodline: A Sickle Cell Warrior with Paige Hardy.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

In her mid-80s, Mrs. Roux walks 10,000 steps a day and does aerobics four days a week.  We want to be like her.  In this episode, she tells us how she reached this level of fitness in her senior years. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you ra...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Lois Roux.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “80 and Active: Prioritizing Movement for Life with Lois Roux.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

Celeste never expected to live outside of the big city of New York, but when life circumstances changed, she overcame reservations about what life in the South would be and moved to North Carolina. Brenda and Elaine chat with her about the transition and the new ways of staying healthy she has discovered. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow us @bodywealth...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Celeste Williams. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Brooklyn Bred: Embracing Life in the South with Celeste Williams.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

Tsjenna Daley suffered extremely painful periods and didn’t know what to do. Through her own research, she learned she had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Brenda and Elaine chat with Tsjenna about how she manages this hormone-related condition. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow us @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really he...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Tsjenna Daley.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “This is Not Normal: Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Tsjenna Daley.” You may want to listen to that episode first.    

Yetti joined the Body Wealth sisters to discuss her bipolar disorder diagnosis and the tools and treatments she has found help her live a healthy, happy life. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow us @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just tell you...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Yetti Obasade.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Intervention: Taking Charge of My Bipolar Disorder with Yetti Obasade.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

Chareen shares her story of a day that started out like any other and ended up changing the lives of her entire family. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just tell your friends about it! Chareen is diligent ab...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Chareen Monk.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Healing My Heart: An Unexpected Cardiac Crisis with Chareen Monk.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

Laura, who competed in track and field at a Division 1 university and now runs marathons, shares the joys and challenges of being a lifelong athlete.  Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just tell your friends a...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Laura McDaniel.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Strength and Confidence: A Runner’s Journey with Laura McDaniel.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

Brenda and Elaine talk to Barbara Collins about how she recognized she was having a stroke and what she did that day and since to continue living well. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just tell your friends...

Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Dr. Barbara Collins.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Intuition and Advocacy: Recovering from a Stroke with Barbara Collins” You may want to listen to that episode first.

Brenda and Elaine talk to Kathleen Isaac, whose mother and father both died when she was a young child.  She shares her journey to building a successful, impactful and happy life. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show...