Love Letters to Our Bodies

Send us Fan Mail So much of cancer treatment is focused on curing the patient physically, but what about healing the emotional, spiritual, and psychological effects that a cancer diagnosis has on them? When healing and curing meet, miracles are created! Today on Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, we welcome Lisa Simms Booth, executive director at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts to discuss art and cr...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to season two of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies! The founder of MOYO Institute, Gwendolyn Mitchell, is on a mission to offer heart-centered educational experiences by, for, and about African American women, and in season two, she plans on mixing it up a little bit! Gwendolyn will be interviewing a variety of guests and focusing on holistic support for wellbeing, including arts...

Send us Fan Mail Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the Black community, and we need to be about helping to save these lives. Today’s guest, Starla Gay, believes that she was born a community health advocate because she has been standing up for what is right since childhood! Starla is a health insurance specialist, community health activist, and BLACC activist. In this conversation, y...

Send us Fan Mail Self-love in times of physical and mental challenges is the best medicine.’ This powerful quote comes from today’s guest, Ms. Delorme McKee-Stovall, in her letter that was part of our first Love Letters to Our Bodies booklet. An ordained minister, peace and social justice advocate, and retired human rights and healthcare administrator, Delorme brings a wealth of wisdom and experie...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes  What if cancer care could go beyond managing symptoms to help patients truly heal in mind, body, and spirit? Joining us today is Melbra Watts, Executive Director of Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, a women’s health clinic in Oakland, California, offering free integrative care to under-served, low-income women with cancer. Melbra shares how this clinic goes beyond conventional...

Send us Fan Mail There are many ways in which your health and nutrition affect your chances of getting cancer and how your body recovers from a cancer diagnosis. Today on Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, Assistant Professor of the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Howard University, Dr. Linda Thompson joins us to discuss food and nutrition in relation to cancer. In this conversation, you’ll hear all...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 8: Show Notes Could the beauty products you're using be silently harming your health? In this powerful episode of the Love Letters 2 Our Bodies podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Astrid Williams, Director of Programs and Initiatives for the California Black Health Network, to reveal a disturbing truth: many of the beauty products marketed to Black women contain toxic chemic...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode shows how a cancer diagnosis is not the end of one’s life. We are joined by Talaya Dendy, a renowned cancer doula (and 12-year cancer thriver!) who in her daily life and work, goes above and beyond to provide guidance & support. Talaya discusses what she prioritized before and after her cancer diagnosis.  We learn about her diagnosis and how her view of her bod...

Send us Fan Mail What if setting a simple intention could transform your life? In this powerful episode, Gwendolyn Mitchell sits down with Astrid Richardson-Ashley, a licensed clinical social worker and Reiki practitioner, to explore the profound impact of intention and sacred space in healing and personal growth. Together, they delve into how the Love Letters 2 Our Bodies workshops create safe, t...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, it can feel earth-shattering. However, as today’s incredible guest demonstrates, it can also serve as a powerful wake-up call to reevaluate and make meaningful changes that lead to a more authentic and fulfilling life. In this episode, we’re joined by Dee Manuel Cloud, an empowerment coach, author, speaker, and two-time b...

Send us Fan Mail According to the International Myeloma Foundation, African Americans in the US make up 20% of all multiple myeloma patients, despite comprising only 14% of the country’s population. While science has yet to find a cure, today’s guest, Valarie Traynham, is undeterred. A multiple myeloma thriver, breast cancer survivor, and patient leader, Valarie sheds light on health disparities a...

Send us Fan Mail What if your greatest challenge became the key to unlocking your true purpose? In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by internationally renowned motivational speaker, personal trainer, and triathlete Erin “Bionic” Brown, who turned a life-altering tragedy into a story of triumph. After losing her leg to cancer at a young age, Erin embarked on a journey that propelled her into a...

Send us Fan Mail How do we find peace and healing in the face of life’s toughest challenges? In this episode, host Gwendolyn Mitchell is joined by Dr. Lucretia Bolin, a Ph. D.-trained family nurse practitioner, advocate, and BIPOC wellness coach with over three decades of experience in public health, addiction recovery, and violence prevention. In our conversation, Dr. Bolin shares her powerful pe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, with your host, Gwendolyn Mitchell, Founder and CEO of MOYO Institute, Inc. As a lifelong spiritual seeker and energy worker, Gwendolyn leads thoughtful conversations on health, healing, and happiness, by, for, and about Black and African American women. In this debut episode, she explores the profound impact of chronic st...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Trailer: Show Notes  Host Gwendolyn Mitchell invites you to Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, a podcast exploring health, healing, and happiness with a focus on Black women’s wellbeing. From health disparities to spiritual empowerment, this podcast tackles how we think, feel, and live in today’s world. In season one, you’ll hear from sisters who’ve faced a cancer diagnosis and tu...