Brother Be Well

Learn how e-cigarettes can impact health and well-being. In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, speaks with Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, as they address key questions and discuss the risks associated with vaping.

Quinoa, nuts, tofu, and tempeh are powerful, protein-packed meat alternatives, easy to blend into everyday meals. In this episode, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, sits down with plant-based dietitian, Delilah Bisase, to explore nourishing and accessible plant-based protein sources, and how to turn them into satisfying, nutrient-dense meals that support both physical...

What does kindness look like? In Part 2 of Acts of Kindness, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, continues the conversation with Clinical Advisor, Patrick Ma, MHS, PA-C, Andre Warren, COO, HAWK Institute, Jonathan Murry, Mentor, HAWK Institute, and youth guest, Emilio Treto-Gallegos. Together, they personally reflect on what kindness means, impactful moments, and how tho...

Chronic exposure to violence creates lasting stress on the body and brain. This impacts areas like the hippocampus, raising stress hormone levels. In this episode, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, gains insights from media consultant Corinne Fat Chee, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisors: Julio...

In the fourth installment of our Sugar series, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, continues the conversation with plant-based registered dietitian, Delilah Bisase. Listen as they unpack common questions and surprising facts about sugar. From chocolate and honey to recommended daily limits, the discussion explores how sugar affects the body, why hydration matters, and how...

The gut microbiome plays an important role in managing sweet cravings. In Part 3 of Sugar, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, continues the conversation with plant-based registered dietitian, Delilah Bisase. They dig-in to the role of high-fiber foods, types of sugars, and practical ways to shift sugar-eating habits toward more balanced choices.

In this episode, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, speaks with Ever Velasquez, Financial Education Specialist at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, about practical tips for organizing finances, building healthy budgeting habits, and getting on track with financial well-being.

How much sugar is too much? In Part 2 of the Sugar series, Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, joins Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman. They discuss sugar intake, blood glucose, and practical tips for keeping sugar in check.

Join Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, as they share sugar facts, and how excess sugar negatively affects the mind and body.

Check out this podcast with Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Plant-Based Registered Dietitian, Delilah Bisase, as they discuss vegan alternatives to classic American soul food favorites.

Practicing a genuine act of kindness can boost self-confidence and optimism. Joining Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, for this youth chat are Brother Be Well Advisors: Malik Sampson, AMFT, Patrick Ma, MHS, PA-C, Andre Warren, COO, Hawk Institute, Jonathan Murry, Mentor, HAWK Institute, and youth guests: AJ Heard and Emilio Treto-Gallegos.

Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, chats with Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Gustavo Garcia-Rojas, MA, AMFT, and youth guest, Richard Toledo, about the mental health stigma surrounding the Latinx community, and the importance of having more Latinx therapists.

Save a life through early detection. In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, jumps into a conversation on symptoms and management of pancreatic cancer with Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association.

Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, together with Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Gustavo Garcia-Rojas, MA, AMFT, and youth guest, Richard Toledo, discuss mental health challenges facing the Latinx community.

Join the conversation with Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, who invites Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Carlos Martinez, Psy. D, AMFT, to discuss the importance and usefulness of the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988.

In an article by the World Health Organization, it is estimated that 1 in 7 (14%) 10–19 year-olds experience mental health conditions globally. Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, Clinical Advisor, Alie Garza, LCSW, and students, gather to explore the power of empathy, active listening, and creating a safe and non-judgmental peer environment. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue...

Healthy self-esteem and self-compassion play an important role in maintaining positive mental health. Listen to explore practical strategies and insights that help students develop a healthy sense of self with Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, and students. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Peer pressure can affect youth in many ways. Listen as Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, converses with Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, and students, on how young people can learn to handle the challenges of peer pressure. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, and students, explore the connection between emotional well-being and mental health. Listen as they provide insights and tips to help students navigate difficult times and prioritize mental well-being. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Practical tips and strategies can help students make informed food choices. Join Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, Plant-Based Registered Dietitian, Delilah Bisase, and students, as they discuss the relationship between nutrition and mental health. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

In this conversation, Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, invites Clinical Advisor, Alie Garza, LCSW, and students, to uncover the power of embracing challenges, seeking feedback, and developing resilience to foster personal and academic growth. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Uncover the connections between depression and obesity. Join Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, as they answer questions about weight loss prescription medications, their complications, and side effects.

Laughter has the power to uplift our spirits, relieve stress, and improve overall well-being. This conversation explores the benefits of laughter as a coping mechanism for student mental-wellness. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

We can beat arthritis with knowledge. Join Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, as they explain overall joint health and the facts about arthritis detection and treatment.

Let's learn vital facts about type 2 diabetes. In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, clear the confusion about this chronic ailment.