True Health Live

We dig into the importance of advocating for oneself when it comes to our reproductive health. If we don’t, we may undergo unwanted and possibly unnecessary procedures at the benefit and convenience of others.

Listen to the episode right here, on YouTube , or on your favorite podcast platform . Your Health. Your Decision. Contact us today to share your stories! Connect with us today! Truehealthlive@gmail.com

Listen to the episode right here, on YouTube , or on your favorite podcast platform . Your Health. Your Decision. Contact us today to share your stories! Connect with us today! Truehealthlive@gmail.com

Listen to the episode right here, on YouTube , or on your favorite podcast platform . Your Health. Your Decision. Contact us today to share your stories! Connect with us! Email: TrueHealth Live@gmail.com

In our finale episode of season 1 as we get in to the phenomena of The Great Resignation and some of the main reasons for this new reality. We discuss the importance of autonomy, recognizing worth and the reality of having multiple full time jobs, and much more. Listen to the episode right here, on YouTube , or on your favorite podcast platform . Your Health. Your Decision. Contact us today to sha...

We are rounding up our series on Preventive medicine with Prostate exams as cancer screenings. It is really important to cover an aspect of men’s health as a topic all on its own. Health Screenings involving the prostate are crucial for men aged 40+ because the risks go up as you grow older. What is the prostate? The prostate is a walnut sized gland responsible for the production of semen wh...

The Mammogram is the second of the various examples of health screenings that we highlight for our Preventative Medicine Series . Getting a mammogram is an important aspect to women’s health. This particular screening is key to finding out about the health of your breasts. Routine and/or preventive screenings are recommended for women ages 40 and over. However, a known family history of brea...

The Colonoscopy is the first of the various examples of health screenings that we highlight for our Preventative Medicine Series . We cover the Who, What, Why, and When of the colonoscopy. What: A 20-30 min exam that includes light sedation (anesthesia). The physician is able to view the bowels using a long flexible fiber optic camera to see inside the colon. Why: The camera allows the doctor to c...

What is Preventive Medicine? It is generally a form of treatment or action designed to stop something undesirable such disease or ill health from occurring. Health screenings are perfect examples, and they are tests that check for disease and determine level of health before signs and symptoms occur. We begin our series on preventive medicine and hone in zero in on the specific health screenings t...

Mandates, war, natural disasters, fires and floods. We take a quick dive into what’s happening now with the world. How are you holding up in this climate? Are you fed up? Overwhelmed? It all affects our health and those around us. Do you want to share your story and experience? Contact us and tells us about what’s happening with you. Listen to the episode right here, on YouTube , or on...

What does advocacy in maternal health look like? We are chatting about knowing how to speak up in the exam room and delivery room all the way to the room at City Hall or on the Hill. We are talking about being proactive and planning pregnancy as a way to self advocacy – it’s a lot yall! Dr. Kadesha Nicholas, Founder of Let’s Talk Health, Inc. and commentator on all things Black Health...

Reproductive Health Disparity Fact: Fibroids occur in up to 80% of women of childbearing age . However, Black/African American women are more likely to develop them. What are fibroids – Uterine fibroids are benign (noncancerous) tumors of muscle tissue in the uterus. They are also called myomas or leiomyomas, and are usually found in or around the body of the uterus. Fibroids can form in the...

What are postpartum experiences? What do you think when you hear the word postpartum? Like most folk, you probably think “postpartum depression (PPD)”, right? To clarify, postpartum is everything that happens after (or “post”) birth and postpartum depression (diagnosed in 1 in 7 mothers) is only one of those experiences that occur within the postpartum period. Not all moms...

Birthing support is crucial for new mothers. During episode 16, guest co-host Kashia Knight, founder of Honest Doula , shares her experience and expertise. But first… WHAT IS A DOULA The word “doula” comes from  ancient Greek , meaning “a woman who serves.” Today, “doula” refers to a professional trained to provide emotional, physical and educational suppo...

Maternal health is am important topic to highlight when it comes to working moms. This summer, True Health Live podcasts will turn attention to the ins and outs and everything surrounding Maternity . We discuss all the bits about maternity leave and what it is like to go back to work. Our mommy co-hosts also share their experiences that help to highlight the differences between having children and...

Health equity is still out of reach. Many do not experience equitable application of policies and systems – perpetuating health disparities. Do you want to share your story and experience? Contact us and tells us about what’s happening with you. Listen to the episode right here, on YouTube , or on your favorite podcast platform . Your Health. Your Decision.

In Episode 13 we are talkin’ telemedicine and its place in culture – it’s how we do things now.

In our first live episode, we cover the true story of menthol. We are joined by guest host, Natasha Phelps, a Lead Senior Staff Attorney at the Public Health Law Center . She leads their race and health equity work focusing on racism as a public health emergency. Menthol is a point of contention in the tobacco control world. “For the last 11 years, advocates have been banging their cups agai...

What are the things that we should do to keep stay healthy? In True Health Live Podcast Episode 11, Deidre, Precious and Anushka share wise words as they deliberate on their own “healthy” behaviors – starting with food. “ Food is fuel .” It is almost like determining the best gas for your car . If we wouldn’t put diesel or low grade fuel in a luxury town car, th...

Part 2 is here! In Episode 10 of True Health Live , Deidre and Precious continue the discussion. They provide additional shares of stressful experiences and personal stories about policing and public health . They also cover the dynamics of being pulled over, what to do, and the overall impact on mental health. Policing and public health is a global issue . Taking location into account, both our i...

Policing and public health is a global issue . Our perspectives on this matter are colored by both our individual and shared experiences (current and historical). But why is it a public health issue? Because for many people of color, it means exposure unnecessary aggression and violence that have both physical and psychological affects. Encounters with police are a matter of life or death which is...

Episode #8 of True Health Live we point out our reliance on technology. Which increased exponentially with the advent of COVID. This is especially true when it came to schools shutting down and having to pivot to remote learning. Now, around the country, schools are opening back up. Many places have implemented a hybrid of in-person and remote learning, some have gone back to physically being in t...

The hosts of True Health Liv e discuss Marijuana and the public health concerns that arise with legalization. From youth use to monetization , there are many new things to think about as more States legalize weed. Marijuana legalization is a public health issue. The excitement that we are witnessing from everyday people is because the legalization concerns recreational use. This is a very big move...

Tune in for this quick episode which recap our chat on vaccines and emphasis of it being a personal choice. We take the listeners on a journey to listen, trust and understand as a means to better serve the community. First, Anushka gives her take on vaccines. “What really causes a big disconnect is misinformation or not enough information . People are share many opinions and not facts.&#8221...

In Episode 5, of the True Health Live podcas t, the ladies continue the conversation on the COVID Vaccines: What We Know. This time around, they cover people with underlying health conditions and pregnant and nursing mothers.