Love Letters to Our Bodies

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the strongest pathway to better health starts within the communities we trust most. In this episode, Gwendolyn Mitchell is joined by Michelle Moseley, Program Manager of Health Education and Community Outreach at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and Marion Harris, nurse, educator, and faith health leader, for an important conversation about the role fa...

Send us Fan Mail No one should have to face cancer alone. In this episode, Gwendolyn Mitchell welcomes Reverend Jackie Mungo, Founder of the Healing Institute Global Network, to share the personal journey that transformed her life and inspired a decade of service to individuals and families impacted by cancer. Jackie reflects on her own experience with misdiagnosis, the loss of her husband to canc...

Send us Fan Mail Many of the struggles we carry as adults have roots in the experiences that shaped us as children. In this episode of the Love Letters to Our Bodies podcast, Gwendolyn Mitchell welcomes psychologist, author, and spiritual teacher Dr. Brenda Wade for a deeply personal conversation about healing the lasting impact of trauma and reclaiming a sense of wholeness. An internationally rec...

Send us Fan Mail [00:00:00] Hello fam The DNA of the Love Letters to Our Bodies podcast is made up of heart-centered and heartfelt conversations on health, healing, and happiness by, for, and about Black women. As we enter Season 4, I want to thank you all for listening, for sharing with friends and your family members, and ask you to follow us and send us your feedback. What do you want to hear a...

Send us Fan Mail Healing often begins in the moments when someone feels safe, supported, and truly cared for. In this episode of the Love Letters 2 Our Bodies podcast, Gwendolyn Mitchell is joined by Maggie Burgett, a certified Healing Touch practitioner and longtime volunteer supporting people in cancer treatment. She is also trained as a Compassion Ambassador through the Center for Compassion an...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo session, host Gwen Mitchell explores the groundbreaking science of Dr. Candace Pert and her landmark work on Molecules of Emotion — and what it means for Black and African American women navigating health, healing, and cancer. What You'll Learn What peptides are and why they matter for your health The story of Dr. Candace Pert and her discovery of the opiate rece...

Send us Fan Mail How can herbalism go beyond traditional medicine to meet our needs? During this episode, Gwendolyn Mitchell interviews a guest with rich knowledge about Black North American Herbalism, particularly as it pertains to women going through a health crisis. Shereel Washington is an accomplished herbalist and serves as the principal of Ixalted Natural Body Care and Botanicals, a health...

Send us Fan Mail Your body may be holding more than you realize, and healing may begin by learning how to listen. In this episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, Adriana Parrish, founder of East Bay Healing House, joins Gwendolyn Mitchell to explore how energy work can support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Rooted in her own experience with grief, Adriana shares how Reiki, sound heal...

Send us Fan Mail What would it take to make clinical trials feel accessible, trustworthy, and truly designed for the communities that need them most? In this episode, Gwen Mitchell sits down with Ricki Fairley to discuss why clinical trial participation matters for Black women’s breast cancer outcomes and how we can bridge the gap in research. Ricki, an award-winning marketing veteran and triple-n...

Send us Fan Mail One of the first steps toward healing is allowing the body to rest and feel safe. In this episode of Love Letters to Our Bodies, host Gwen Mitchell welcomes Sherry Steine, an accredited yoga teacher, trauma-informed yoga therapist in residence, and certified aromatherapist who supports individuals navigating cancer and recovery. Sherry shares how her personal use of essential oils...

Send us Fan Mail Racial trauma is not just a social issue; it is a health issue that lives in the body across generations. In this episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, host Gwen Mitchell sits down with Dr. Natalye Pearson, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating racial trauma, to explore how chronic racial stress shapes our mental, physical, and emotional health. Dr. Pearson...

Send us Fan Mail The way you kill a cancerous tumor is just as important as actually killing it. Welcome to the second part of our conversation about Histotripsy! In part one, we explored the fundamentals of this treatment, and in this episode, we’re discussing how the abscopal effect works and what it might mean for the future of cancer care. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the differences betwe...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 27: Show Notes When innovation meets compassion, healing becomes available! Today on Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, we are bringing you something a little bit different; something so groundbreaking and full of hope. Today, we are exploring Histotripsy: a revolutionary, non-invasive treatment for liver cancer that destroys tumors using sound waves. In this first part of our two...

Send us Fan Mail Energy psychology is a great tool to relax the mind and body so that it can receive the traditional medical care it may need to heal. Today on the show, we welcome licensed clinical social worker and healthcare consultant, Jennifer Groebe, to discuss Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping and energy psychology. In this conversation, you’ll hear all about what EFT tapping is, th...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Gwendolyn Mitchell on the Love Letters to Our Bodies podcast as she sits down with Dr. Crystal Terry, an anesthesiologist and acupuncturist with over 34 years of experience serving the East Bay. They explore Dr. Terry’s integrative approach to pain management, bridging Western and Eastern medicine. The conversation contrasts Western medicine’s linear approach to pain wit...

Send us Fan Mail Food is freedom, and when we choose to be mindful of what we eat, we give ourselves the power to heal and to nourish our bodies, minds, and souls. Joining Gwendolyn today on the Love Letters 2 Our Bodies podcast is Suzette Chaumette. Suzette is a social entrepreneur dedicated to tackling major health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers...

Send us Fan Mail Host Gwen Mitchell announces the launch of season three of the 'Love Letters to Our Bodies' podcast, set to begin on January 1st, with new episodes releasing every other Thursday. The upcoming season will feature diverse and insightful topics, including the healing properties of food with Suzette Chaumette , pain management with Dr. Crystal Terry , and emotional freedom...

Send us Fan Mail Reclaiming one's sexuality after treatment is a deeply personal and often challenging journey that requires courage and open conversation. On today’s episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, we delve into this topic with Ebonie Michelle, Founder and CEO of Prowl the LAB.  Join our host, Gwendolyn Mitchell, and Ebonie as they go deeper into her personal journey with her body thro...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to feel beautiful after cancer? In this episode, we sit down with visionary cosmetologist and community leader Dr. Leia’ Love to explore her remarkable journey from salon owner to paramedical tattoo artist specializing in 3D areola tattooing for breast cancer survivors. Dr. Love has more than two decades of experience in the beauty industry and a heart for healin...

Send us Fan Mail Wellness doesn’t need to be an extravagant vacation or trip to the spa. Instead, it can be as simple as taking a moment to breathe in the day and center yourself. This is especially true for people with cancer, and today on Love Letters to Our Body, we are joined by the director for Wellness Programs at Unite for HER, Melissa Christie, to discuss mind, body, and spirit wellness in...

Send us Fan Mail Rest as resistance? In a culture that profits from our exhaustion, reclaiming deep rest becomes a radical act of healing. Join us as we welcome Tracee Stanley, yoga practitioner of 28 years and author of Radiant Rest , for a transformative conversation about Yoga Nidra. Discover how this powerful practice helps us access our authentic selves, heal generational trauma, and reconnec...

Send us Fan Mail What if your body, despite illness or injury, could still be a powerful ally in your healing journey? In this episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, we’re joined by Valencia Balkcom, a nationally certified athletic trainer and cancer exercise specialist, for a moving conversation on reclaiming health and confidence through movement. Diagnosed with breast cancer the day before her w...

Send us Fan Mail In a healthcare system that often fails to fully care for Black women, self-advocacy can be a critical lifeline. In this episode of the Love Letters 2 Our Bodies podcast, Gwendolyn Mitchell is joined by Dr. Chiquita Tuttle, a healthcare consultant, cancer care advocate, and lifelong leader in community-based support. Our conversation explores the systemic disparities Black women f...

Send us Fan Mail What if healing could bypass language entirely and reach you through vibration alone? In this episode of Love Letters 2 Our Body, we are joined by Dr. Ivy Shadiah Hylton, master of Sound Vibronics and Sonic Mind Streaming, to explore how sacred sound technology is transforming holistic healing. Ivy shares how her journey began, how sound vibronics differs from traditional sound th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 15: Show Notes What if the key to healing isn’t just physical, but rooted in ancient wisdom, elemental balance, and even mathematics? Today we’re joined by Stephanie Mwangaza Brown, a licensed acupuncturist and Reiki master. With a background in mathematics and a passion for traditional Chinese medicine, Stephanie brings a unique perspective to holistic healing, bridging l...