Cut the BS, Your Health, Your Choice

Welcome back to the relaunch of Cut the BS: Your Health, Your Choice . I am your host, Marcia Lee. This show is about reclaiming our power through real food and real choices. But health is not just about what is on your food—it is about the systems we live in and the communities that hold us up. Today, I am honored to introduce a voice that embodies the 'brave space' we talk about so often on this...

With sustainability issues being on the forefront, sustainable health is not discussed often. We will discuss this issue with today's guest, Dr. Nicole Peoples, DO, ABIM, ABIHM, IFMCP, Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine based out of Atlanta, Georgia specializing in Functional Medicine. She attended Spelman College and then went on to obtain her medical degree at Ohio University College...

This episode focuses on Black Men's Health, it's time for a change. The life expectancy for black men in the US are the lowest of the major race groups. We will discuss this with my guest Aaron Henry, Assistant Professor at the George Washington University Physician Assistant program. Aaron is a graduate of the George Washington University Physician Assistant program and has nearly 15 years of cli...

Oral health is equally as inportant as physical health. Today's guest is my Dentist Dr. John Tsaknis, who I have had for over a decade. Dr. Tsaknis is a DC native. He went to The University of Maryland, Collge Park and received a BS degree in Zoology, received his dental degree at the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. He continued his training with a two year residency a...

This is the first episode of recurring broadcasts from my 92 year old mother, Ms. Louise Lee, retired Registered Nurse and mother of five, who is still going strong. She will provide senior health and wellness tips. Mommy is a Rrwas a in the nursing field for four decades. She specialized in Psychiatric and Gerentology nursing. She raised five children and went back to school in her 40s to obtain...

NOTE, If you or anyone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the Suicide and Crisis hotline by dialing 988 or text HOME to 741471 In closing out mental health awareness month, I am excited to have Xiomoria Scott as my guest today. She is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. She was was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. She graduated from Corcoran High Sc...

This episode focuses on health disparities in communities of color, which include:  mortality, life expectancy, burden of disease, mental health, uninsured/underinsured, lack of access to care and mistrust of the health care system. Today's guest is Bayo Curry-Winchell , MD is a board certified family and urgent care physician Dr. Curry-Winchell is Medical Director of Community Engagement and Heal...

Welcome to Season two of Cut the BS, Your Health, Your Choice.  As we closeout Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  I would like to welcome to the platform Ms. JaReen, a domestic violence survivor, inspirational speaker and life coach.  She continues her advocacy by sharing her story.   It's time to break the cycle of violence, break the chain and have a breakthrough.  It's time to live and have th...

This is a special edition episode on more personal level.  I'm speaking about my sister in law who is in very critical condition.  She refused to seek medical treatment. I would like this episode to be a wake up all for every one regarding their fear of seeking medical care and to seek care and treatment when one is not feeling well.

Byron Brooks is Public Health Consultant at 2B Solutions and Community Healthcare Worker Trainer for The Brooks Group Trains. He has over 10 years’ experience in disease investigation in a local public health setting. During his tenure in public health, he served as a phlebotomist, outreach coordinator and community health educator. He led and participated in many outbreak investigations that incl...

Today's guest is Christopher Bradshaw, Founder and Executive Director, Dreaming Out Loud,Inc., a Urban Farm based in Washington, DC with a second located scheduled to open in Fall 2022. Founded in 2017, DOL is rebuilding urban, community-based food systems through cooperative social enterprise: increasing access to healthy food, improving community health, supporting entrepreneurs and cooperatives...

Today's guest is Mary Blackford, Founder of Market 7 DC, which is a soon to be open food hall and lifestyle area.  This is being started because she along with the community recognized that this area is a food apartheid.   The title, bring back the 16 years comes from average death rate of these underserved areas.  Residents tend to live 16 years less than their counterparts in the more affluent a...

Americans spend $600,000,000 annually on weight loss.  The title of this episode is No Quick Fix.  My guest is Lisa Malloy, who will candidly share her journey with her two weight loss surgeries and the ups and downs.  This is a memorable episode that you will share with many. If you wish to reach out to Lisa, you can DM her on Facebook at Lisa Malloy and on Instagram at Spur240. If you wish to re...

The health, fitness and wellness journey continues.  Today's guest is Garrett Waller.  He is the founder and owner of a fitness, health, and lifestyle company based out of Arlington, VA, Garrett Waller, LLC. As a lifelong athlete, he understands the benefits of training to improve confidence and performance. After college, he experienced the challenges of keeping a healthy and active lifestyle whi...

Today's guest is Debbie Rose Beasley who is like a sister to me.  She will share her journey with being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  Because Debbie recognized her symptoms early, she has been able to keep the disease at bay. The latest research shows that more Black people are diagnosed with MS than previously thought and many have different symptoms.   For more information and resourc...

Today's guest is my yoga Instructor, Adrienne Shaw. She is a Health and Wellness Advocate for life. She is certified to teach Yoga, Shallow Water Aerobics and Pilates. She has  been formally teaching since 2015. She currently serve as the Health and Wellness Coordinator for Region XI, BIGDOL. She  regularly teaches at Women’s Retreats, Conferences and DC/MD recreation centers. She has  a heart for...

Today's episode is on nourishing a culture of health and nutrition. I am truly honored to have Ms. Franciel Ikeji,  MS, RD, LD on the show.  She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and nutrition educator who has 10+ years of experience in nutrition and food policy, leading domestic and international program development, as well as health and nutrition training and professional development. She...

A candid conversation on health topics affecting people of color with health care professionals who look like the population they serve. Guests for this segment are registered nurses:  Louise Lee, RN (retired), Stephanie Lee Radler, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC  and Cherrell Christian, United Medical Center, Washington, DC

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