Harmonize Your Life: Conversation on Self-Care for Women of Color

Join me and Dr. Jeanne Porter King as we discuss our chapters in the book, Created to Thrive, published by Christians for Biblical Equality. Dr. Jeanne shares strategies for breaking down barriers women face due to cultural and societal stereotypes. Listen as we discuss ways to celebrate the beauty and accomplishments of women as we care for ourselves.

Dr. Anastasia Alvarado is Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist. Join us in a riveting conversation that dismantles Westernized indoctrinations and mindsets about productivity and rest. Listen as we discuss internalized stigmas about productivity that correlate with the historical devaluing of black women, capitalistic systems that validates unhealthy work life, and the power that is found...

Felicia Redding is a holistic health coach, herbalist, founder of Destination W.E.L.L (Wholeness in Every Level of Life), and author of 21 Days of Transformation. Join me in conversation with Felicia about the lessons learned on her wellness journey that inspired the development of her 21-day wellness program. Felicia motivates us with healthy recipes, herbal tea blends, and aromatherapy oil blend...

February is Heart Health Awareness Month! Join me in conversation with Dr. Talaya Clark of Atrium Health Biddle Point Family Practice as she educates us on the spectrum of cardiovasular diseases that are included in heart disease. Dr. Clark speaks to us about treatment options, medicines and interventional procedures and encourages us to make preventive lifestyle choices such as a low-salt di...

Dr. Shané P. Teran is an Organizational Development Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Podcaster, Trainer, and Published Author and founder of SP Consulting Group, LLC where she serves as the Senior Executive Wellness Coach and Organizational Development Strategist for business leaders seeking work-life balance and integration. Join us we discuss the psychological, emotional, mental, and social trauma...

Join me in a real talk conversation about Covid-19 and vaccine hesitancy with Dr. Emily Haynes Cooper, Medical Director of Atrium Health Biddle Point - Charlotte, NC. Dr. Cooper talks to us about Covid-19 and its unique differences from other flu viruses or the common cold. She dispels misinformation about Covid-19 and vaccines. Listen as Dr. Cooper shares from her medical experience regardin...

Rev. Leah D. Jackson, Esq. is a preacher, pastor, educator, writer, dancer and author of the devotional, Daily Manna from the Psalms: Nuggets of Hope for the Hungry Christian. Join us in a candid conversation about her self-care journey and listen as we share lessons learned, insights and strategies for creating work/life harmony and setting a healthy pace for our lives.

Jackie Madison is a National Exercise & Sports Trainer Association Certified Lifestyle & Weight Management Specialist. Join us as Jackie shares the story of how her purpose and passion to motivate and inspire women and young girls to improve their overall health and fitness has led to the development of her business and Non-Profit Organizat...

Stephanee Pinkney of G Pinkney Consulting Group is passionate about empowering women to create healthy communication skills and boundaries. Listen as we discuss the connection between boundaries and self-care, the difference between boundaries and caring for others, and the benefits of creating healthy boundaries. You will leave this conversation empowered to create health...

Join me for a special #AskDrT podcast episode with Michele Patton-Johnson of Thee Royal Dressing Room. Listen as Michele and I discuss my answers to questions about self-care and discover how putting your purpose first contributes to building healthier lifestyles of wellness and harmony.

Pamela "Lady P" Daniels is the owner and operator of Chromium Fitness where she provides personal, small, and large group fitness training. Join me and Pamela “Lady P” Daniels, discussing reasons we struggle to be consistent with fitness during the holidays and winter months. Pam shares fitness strategies we can practice to remain focused and consistent while creating harmony between holiday famil...

Robin May, LPC is a professional mental health therapist, life coach and speaker. Robin shares how she uses the principles of thankfulness in her clinical approach with clients, self-care strategies that we can practice daily and how thankfulness can help us in the most difficult circumstances. Join us in this conversation and discover how thankfulness can improve our mental health and produce a l...

Dr. Sarah Williams of Covenant Way Wellness states, "Grief begins the moment we are confronted with loss."  Join us we share candidly about our grief journeys. Particular attention is given to grief that often occurs during the holidays. Dr. Sarah helps us to discover healthy ways of walking through the stages of grief and activities individuals and families can practice while honoring the me...

Join me in conversation with Anita Roach, VP of Community Programs and Education for FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education). Listen as Anita shares from her personal experience of managing food allergies in her family and developing patient centered research and community programs. Anita gives us valuable information about the impact of food allergies on the quality of life for children,...

Jerri Danyelle Brown is a long-term caregiver, mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur. Listen as we discuss how caregivers can create harmony between self-care and caregiver roles and responsibilities. Jerri shares candidly from her own experiences of caring for her father who is immobile and non-verbal. She leaves us with resources for caregiver support groups and a word of hope for caregivers who...

Lynn R. Jackson is a Human Resource Practitioner and Cancer Survivor. Listen as Lynn shares her story of receiving the shocking colon cancer diagnosis and how she worked to regain control of her mind, body, and spirit to get back on the road of good health. Lynn inspires cancer patients of all kinds to get in the fight in partnership with medical teams, mental health professionals, spiritual direc...

Teena Gamble is a wife, mother, grandmother, minister, fashion model and actress. Listen as Teena shares the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual weapons she used in her fight against anal cancer. Teena has thrived in her life, ministry, and career since receiving het cancer diagnosis in 2013. She is an eight-year cancer survivor who instills wisdom and hope to all survivors of life's challe...

Inez Griffin-Manuel is a 3 Year Breast Cancer Survivor! Listen as she shares her journey with breast cancer, the importance of a good treatment care team and support system. Inez talks candidly about her fears, faith, family and friend support and the lasting effects of breast cancer. Yet, she shares how she is thriving because of the lifestyle changes, she made after her breast cancer diagnosis,...

Join me in conversation with Tonya Phillips from the American Cancer Society. Tonya shares candidly about the ways in which cancer has impacted her life and educates us with facts and statistics about the leading forms of cancer. You will be educated on general risk factors, information about cancer screenings, the impact of health inequities and calls to action that can lead to prevention and hop...

Dr. Cassandra L. Simmons is a Licensed Associate Sex Offender Treatment Provider for the State of Illinois, conducting trauma-based therapy with children, adolescents, and adults in community-based forensics. Currently, Dr. Simmons is a Drug Abuse Program Coordinator for the Department of Justice and Adjunct Professor with Grand Canyon University College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Listen a...

Pastor Sheleta Fomby is the Co-Founder and Co-Pastor of the New Life Church, Inc. in Laurel Maryland with a distinguished record of service in ministerial leadership.  Join me and Pastor Sheleta in a transparent conversation about her experiences with anxiety, burnout, and grief that she pushed through while managing an active itinerate preaching ministry, congregational care ministries and p...

DeAnna Boyd is the founder and CEO of MiLoves Circle, a spiritual coaching company with a unique focus on the inner healing of childhood to adulthood trauma. Join us in a riveting conversation about the need for examining the journey of your mother as she carried you in her womb, exploring family pathologies and releasing unconscious judgments about yourself and your relationship with your mother.

Dr. Seanna Leath, assistant professor at the University of Virginia Psychology Department states, "Black women are often described as Superwomen." Join us as we discuss her article, How the Expectation of Strength Harms Black Girls and Women,  and why some Black women struggle with expectations and responsibilities that lead them to neglect their own health and wellbeing. Dr. Seanna deconstru...

Dr. D’Ann V. Johnson is the Executive Pastor New Covenant Christian Ministries, founder and president of Overflow Ministries, Administrative Resource Consultants and Psalmist & Scribe Publishing.  Join me in an empowering conversation with Dr. D’Ann about her new release, The Seasons of a Woman’s Life. Dr. D’ as she is affectionately called, gives us practical analogies about the natural...

Ricia C. Taylor is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 25 years of experience in nutrition, health, wellness, and weight management. Ricia states, “When we eat, we’re either fighting disease or feeding disease.” Committed to empowering, educating, motivating, and propelling individuals to be the best version of themselves,...