What The Health- Confessions of a Black Nurse

Stress Is a Health Issue — Not a Personality Trait | Why You’re Always Tired (And It’s Not Just Age) Stress and fatigue are often treated like personality traits in the Black community. “You’re strong.” “You push through.” “You’ll rest later.” “Everyone your age is tired.” But stress and exhaustion are not character flaws — they are physiological experiences , and over time, they can quietly shape...

🎙️ Day 1: Sugar Isn’t the Only Diabetes Problem — What Black Adults Were Never Told In this episode, we slow the conversation down. We talk about: Why blood sugar issues often start years before a diagnosis What insulin resistance really means (in plain language) Why stress and poor sleep matter just as much as food Common myths that create shame and confusion Early signals many people overlook Ho...

After 40, many people start noticing changes in their bodies — energy feels different, sleep shifts, digestion changes, or recovery takes longer. And yet, most of us were never taught how to respond to these changes without either panicking or ignoring them. In this episode, we talk about a smarter, calmer way to approach body signals — one that builds long-term health without fear or urgency. You...

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We’ve all had that moment — noticing a new ache, a dip in energy, or a memory slip and wondering, “Is this serious… or am I just getting older?” In this episode of What The Health: Confessions of a Black Nurse , we break down how to tell the difference between normal age-related changes , true red flags , and things that simply deserve monitoring — not panic . You’ll learn how to understand what’s...

In this episode of What The Health: Confessions of a Black Nurse , we talk about something most people were never taught: how to track health in a calm, practical way across time . If you’re between 35 and 65 and trying to be proactive about your health without becoming overwhelmed, this conversation is for you. Rather than focusing on one-off symptoms or lab results, this episode breaks down what...

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Cancer is number two. Diabetes and Alzheimer’s are rising fast. Food doesn’t appear anywhere on that list. And yet—food is involved in every single one of those conditions. In this episode, I ask a question most people avoid: Is food the leading cause of death in the U.S.—or are we just not counting what actually drives disease?...

In this episode, I talk about why a recent podcast conversation changed how I think about food, prevention, and the way we approach health in the U.S. This isn’t about fear or blame. It’s about awareness—and timing. We are often taught to react instead of prevent, and food is rarely discussed as the powerful factor it truly is. I’m sharing this in the hope that it sparks earlier conversations, bet...

What if the symptom you’re brushing off is the one that changes everything? In this powerful episode of What the Health: Confessions of a Black Nurse , I break down why so many people delay care — even when their bodies are waving red flags. Through real stories and high-profile examples, including Venus Williams , Serena Williams , Brett Favre , Dwyane Wade , Chris Bosh , and Muhammad Ali , we un...

Summary In this conversation, Delilah Souter reflects on her past year, emphasizing the importance of setting health goals for the upcoming year. She introduces her Vitality Catalyst program, which focuses on lifestyle medicine and health tracking, encouraging listeners to prioritize their health and make proactive changes for a better future. Key-Takeaways Everybody is looking back at their life....

If you're over 40, this episode will change the way you approach your annual physical forever. Delilah breaks down the EXACT labs, screenings, imaging, and metabolic markers you need to protect your health, prevent chronic disease, and stay ahead of silent aging changes that traditional medicine often misses. You’ll discover: Why age 40–50 is the “silent shift” decade What USPSTF screenings should...

Show Summary: Telehealth vs. traditional clinic visits—who wins, when, and why? In this fast, practical episode for women’s metabolic health, we compare what the public believes with what clinicians actually prefer, explain how insurance reimbursement really works (in plain English), and give you a simple triage flow to pick the right lane for today’s problem. You’ll learn when telehealth is perfe...

Episode Length: ~30 minutes Host: Delilah Souter Podcast: What The Health Confessions of a Black Nurse 💡 Episode Summary In this solo episode, we dive into one of the most heated conversations in healthcare today: Is medicine designed to heal—or designed to maintain lifelong customers? We unpack the powerful influence of Big Pharma, the rise of personalized and functional medicine, and what the f...

As the U.S. faces the healthcare shutdown of 2025, millions are questioning their access to care. Explore how this political gridlock impacts your health — and why functional medicine may hold the key to long-term solutions. ⚖️ The State of Healthcare: When Politics and Wellness Collide The 2025 government shutdown has once again left Americans in limbo — with healthcare programs, preventive initi...

In this deeply insightful episode of What The Health , host Delilah "The Healthcare Navigator" explores the complex and emotional challenges healthcare providers face when family members disagree on treatment decisions for patients with chronic or terminal illnesses. Family involvement is often a critical support system, but conflicting opinions among loved ones—and sometimes between families and...

Join Delilah, "The Healthcare Navigator", a seasoned nurse and functional medicine practitioner, as she delves into the pressing challenges facing the US healthcare system. From rushed appointments and overwhelming paperwork to the high costs and lack of trust, Delilah shares her personal experiences and insights. Discover why many Americans feel the system is failing and explore potential solutio...