The Research Her

Listen to how Ariana Taylor, J. D. went from dropping out of a masters program to graduating #5 from her law school class.   Ariana Taylor is a 2015 graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in communication, with a minor in African American History and a pre-law concentration. Ariana graduated from Howard University School of Law where she...

Arianna C. Stokes graduated from Jackson State University with her B.S. in History Education. While at Jackson State University, she was active in several organizations. Those organizations include the Student Government Association, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, History Club, the Jackson State University branch of the NAACP, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Throughout he...

On this episode, we define the quarter-life crisis and the research surrounding it. I describe the symptoms and the typologies that people use to adapt to "adultescence." We talk about the experiences of people living in the quarter-life period. I also talk about my personal experiences in life and therapy.   Connect with me: Website:  TheResearchHer.com Instagram:  @TheResearchHer Twitter:  @TheR...

In this episode, we get to connect with Arianne Hunter, Ph. D. From Oklahoma City, OK, Dr. Hunter obtained her B.A. in Chemistry at Dartmouth College under the guidance of Dr. Gordon Gribble. After graduation in 2014, Arianne joined the Ph. D. program at the University of Oklahoma where she is a fully funded SMART Department of Defense Scholar and Nancy L. Mergler Dissertation Completion Fellow. ...

This week we take a step away from research and do the first quarter check-in. I talk about motivation, insecurities, and future plans. The podcast has hit over 6k downloads and is listened to in over 20 countries. We are switching gears for quarter 2. Can't wait to bring on next quarter's guests!   Researcher highlight:   Teressa  M Alexander @teressamelca is currently pursuing a Ph. D. in plant...

Dr. Amber Sessoms is a nationally certified school psychologist for one of Pennsylvania's largest school districts.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in African-American Studies from Millersville University. She continued her studies at Millersville University and earned a Master of Science degree in Psychology.   Dr. Sessoms was a 2017 recipient of the Community Cour...

Dr. Ruthie Arumala is an Ob/Gyn at Texas Hugley Medical Associates in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Arumala is a young, vibrant physician who provides individualized, comprehensive care to women with a range of Ob/Gyn concerns. Dr. Arumala began her collegiate journey at the University of Maryland College Park where she earned a Bachelor of Science degrees in Cellular/Molecular Biology & Genetics and a Ba...

My first time trying out a podcast video. I get asked a lot why am I in China. I know I am late but it is here! Take a ride with me through the streets of the Bei... HAHA Show sources In-depth structural characterization of phospholipids by pairing solution photochemical reaction with charge inversion ion/ion chemistry Uncovering Structural Diversity of Unsaturated Fatty Acyls in Cholesteryl Ester...

Dominique Barnes-Walker is a Licensed Social Worker and an Individual, Couple and Family Therapist. Dominique works with a wide variety of individuals in therapy but loves working with people of color. She endorses several other skills within the field and as a research assistant, she focuses on engaging Black families in therapy. She has been my hero since the day we officially met. I spoke to he...

This episode was inspired by Side Hustle Pro Episode 144 where Katonya Breaux, the founder of Unsun Cosmetics , discusses how she started making mineral sunscreen out of having adverse health effects to the harsh chemicals in traditional sunscreen.   I discuss why sunscreen is necessary for everyone regardless of skin complexion and talk about the chemicals that are in sunscreens. The class of act...

In this episode, we interview and highlight Chrystelle L. Vilfranc. She shares how she went from wanting to go to medical school to find her calling in research. She tells us about her journey to her to a Ph. D. program and gives insight into how she remains mentally healthy while getting her degree.   Chrystelle is a Ph. D. candidate studying cancer and cell biology. She went to Oakwood College a...

In this episode, we discuss the controversial research related to using body powder and whether the powder causes ovarian cancer. Johnson and Johnson say that their products are absolutely safe but what do the studies say?   Today's featured microbiologist: Ashlei is a microbiologist at a pharmaceutical company in the Philadelphia area. She received her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Millers...

In this SPECIAL episode, I interview my biggest inspiration. My mother. Dr. Erica Jordan is a school counselor for Chicago Public School where she has worn many hats. We discuss how she went from not being able to write a 10-page paper to write a full doctoral dissertation. As a single mother in college, she had no idea the barriers that she would break! I talk about the privilege of having an edu...

In this episode, I break down endocrine disruptors and why we should avoid them for optimal health. I talk about the best practices for avoiding harmful chemicals in hair products.   CLICK HERE for a list of chemicals to avoid when picking out cosmetics.   A trusted hair care company - Curl Mix   Connect with me: Website:  TheResearchHer.com Instagram:  @TheResearchHer Twitter:  @TheResearchHer Fa...

No, I do not want you out here musty. There is some knowledge that everyone should know about so that they can make their own informed choices about their use of a product. Antiperspirant is one of those products. There is an association between antiperspirant usage and breast cancer, but not in the way that you may think. This episode breaks down the research and explains how to avoid the problem...

As a follow up to forming and maintaining habits, learning about what motivates us to do the things that we do is necessary for understanding how to keep from giving up on our goals. Motivation is the reason why we do what we do. In this episode, we talk about research studies related to motivation and what we can do now to stay inspired.   Episodes mentioned Ep4: Themes for Forming and Maintainin...

It is important that we begin to understand how our cleaning habits affect our health. With Spring coming, it is a great time to discuss how we can improve our cleaning routine such that we are not causing adverse issues with our health. I share ways of eliminating airborne microbes, chemicals to avoid, and reasons why it is important to declutter your home.   The Research Her supports Audible: Fo...

This week, we discuss how to form and maintain behavior changes so that we can work toward wellness. I discuss 5 aims that everyone should have when forming new long term behaviors. I open up about some of the old habits that I learned to break and tricks on how I did it.   The Research Her supports Audible: For a FREE audiobook and 30-day trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/research   The Research...

In the episode, we discuss the research behind hair drug test and its cultural bias. Hair products that are mainly used by people of African descent can bathe drugs in the environments on the hair, which leads to higher rates of false positive drug test results.   The Research Her supports Audible: For a FREE audiobook and 30-day trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/research   The Research Her also...

This episode we discuss the relationship between social media and body image. We also dive into the idea of narcissism being associated with what and how much we post on social media. I explain why I took a 7-month break from Instagram and open up about my habit of comparing myself to others online. There is a discussion about research findings related to the topic and what scientist suggest for i...

I am so excited to share the first official episode of the Research Her Podcast! In this episode, I discuss why the show was created and the mission. You'll hear about my passions and a sneak peek of a few of the topics we will discuss in the future.   The Research Her supports Audible: For a FREE audiobook and 30-day trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/research   The Research Her also supports Aco...