Podcasts by Yo, This Can’t Be Life - Black Health and Wellness

What Is Endometriosis with Lauren Kornegay of EndoBlack from 2021-02-17T15:21:52

This week we sit down with Lauren R. Kornegay, the founder of EndoBlack, a nonprofit organization that advocates for Black women affected by Endometriosis. We discuss:

• What is Endome...
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Cervical Cancer Awareness, Pap Smears, and HPV Testing with Dr. Mare Mbaye from 2021-01-31T15:15:26

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mare Mbaye to discuss all things cervical cancer for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

• When should you get screened for cervical cancer?
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Choosing Healthier Food Options and Tips To Start Meal Prepping and Meal Planning from 2021-01-06T10:48:07

This week we sit down with Katrina Carter, a Certified Personal Trainer, Coach, and Nutritional Chef. After the recession in 2008, Katrina pivoted from real estate into health and wellness after...

Body Positivity, Self Acceptance, and Healing Childhood Trauma with Christina Wherry of Thick Girl Yoga LA from 2020-12-17T16:55:27

Christina Wherry is a trauma informed yoga instructor,  a doula, and the owner/creator of Thick Girl Yoga LA.  She has created  a space all for who embrace body confidence, while creating a comm...

Crystals and Chakra Healing to Reduce Pain, Anxiety, and Emotional Trauma from 2020-11-18T19:44:32

This week we sit down with Lavene Gass, a Certified Yoga Instructor, Meditation Instructor, and Chakra enthusiast. After a car accident left Lavene with severe back-pain that doctor after doctor...

Osteopathic Medicine, The Difference Between a D.O and a M.D., and Manipulative Therapy from 2020-11-11T15:46:38

This week we have Dr. Williams and we are discussing osteopathic medicine, osteopathic manipulative therapy, and the differences in a D.O vs. M.D.  We will also discuss the uses of osteopathic m...

Using Food As Medicine To Lower Inflammation With Holistic Nutritionist Stephanie Bernard from 2020-10-21T14:51:37

This week we sit down with Stephanie Bernanrd,  a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Holistic Nutrition Counselor, non-toxic living consultant and wellness writer based in Atlanta, Georg...

A Holistic Approach To Pain Free Periods, Hormonal Acne, and Cycle Syncing for Better Productivity from 2020-10-07T01:26:48

Did you know painful periods are not normal? 🤯 This week we sit down with Berrion Berry to learn:

• The types of foods we should be eating
• The steps to take to have a pain free peri...
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Sickle Cell Anemia, Causes, Treatments, And The Roadblocks Patients Face from 2020-09-30T12:15:51

This episode we sit down with Dr. Nina Anderson to discuss : 

• What is Sickle Cell Anemia
• Who gets Sickle Cell Anemia and is it curable?
• What types of compl...
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Treating Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) At Home, Preventing Kidney Stones, and The Importance of Staying Hydrated from 2020-09-23T12:52:58

This episode we sit down with Dr. Fenwa Milhouse a fellowship-trained urologist who specializes in female pelvic medicine to discuss :

• The difference between a bladder and a...
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Let"s Talk About Causes of Infertility, IVF, and Egg Freezing from 2020-09-09T11:46:48

This week we are discussing about the different causes of infertility and the treatment and optons available. We sit down with Dr. Tiffany Jones, an OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI)...

Obesity In The Black Community: Treating It As A Disease, Removing Bias, and the Link to Increased COVID-19 Mortality from 2020-09-02T17:52:16

This week we sit down with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FTOS, an Obesity medicine physician, to discuss Obesity in the Black community.  Topics Include:

• The...
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Acne, Maskne, Hyperpigmentation, and Sunscreen on Dark Skin with Dr. Tiffany Clay from 2020-08-26T22:44:22

On this episode we dive into best practices for skin care highlighting dark skin tones with Dr. Tiffany Clay.  We talk about products and ingredients to look out for on different types of acne a...

Setting, Achieving, and Maintaining Wellness Goals from 2020-08-20T18:18:37

On this episode we sit down  with Ohasha Hightower, who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to learn how to:

Set Realistic Goals

Form an Action Plan

Maintain the New Behav...

Covid-19 Antibodies + Food Intolerance, Sensitivity, and Allergies with Dr. Akilah Jefferson Shah from 2020-08-12T23:13:23

This episode we discuss the data so far about how long Covid-19 Antibodies stay in your system and what that means in terms of a vaccine and the concept of herd immunity.

We also discuss ...

Diabetes Prevention, Treatment, and Reversal with Dr. Kelly Wood from 2020-07-29T15:27:23

This episode we discuss: What Diabetes is and how to prevent it The differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Ways to completely reverse Type 2 Diabetes   Kelly Wood, MD is board-certified ...

More Than Kegels, Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Kenael Segal from 2020-07-23T00:03:08

Dr. Kenael Segal, the owner of Lotus Physical Therapy and Wellness, graduated from Rutgers University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy and an intense passion for helping others overcom...

Living with PCOS and Being a Health Advocate with Lorna Finn from 2020-07-15T20:58:50

This episode we are learning about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) from Lorna Finn. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. She explains how her life was pri...

Clean Beauty for Black Girls with Hannah McCall from 2020-07-01T14:40:27

This episode is about Clean beauty. We dive into the importance of looking at the labels of your products and how the majority of products targeted to Black women are toxic. We learn about some ...

Truth Is Im Tired - Using Adaptogens to Combat Stress and Fatigue with Nadine Joseph of Peak and Valley from 2020-06-24T18:41:01

Today we are talking all about How to use adaptogens. At a high level, they are plants that help us resist the effects of stress and fatigue. Don't worry if you have never heard of them, our gue...

Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Black Community from 2020-06-17T16:36:04

This week we are discussing mental health in the Black community with Kiara Norwood, LMHCA,NCC,CCTP. We talk about ways to practice self care, recognize when you are not in a good place, and how...

Let's Discuss Fibroids in Black Women from 2020-06-10T18:22:04

In this episode of Yo, This Can't Be Life we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Woodus. We talk about what exactly fibroid uterine tumors are, the different phases of treatment, and removal options we ha...

Preparing to Conceive and Pregnancy during Covid 19 with Dr. Alisha Ligett from 2020-05-06T13:20:13

In this episode of Yo, This Can't Be Life we sit down with Dr. Alisha Ligett. Alisha Liggett, MD is a family medicine doctor, and women health coach based in New York City. She helps women jump-...

The Benefits of Acupuncture, Cupping, and Traditional Chinese Medicine with Portia Wilson from 2020-04-29T16:53:17

Today sit down with Portia Wilson an acupuncturist and founder of Deeper Genius Acupuncture & Healing Arts in Los Angeles, CA.  She teaches us about Acupuncture and the many ways in which the te...

Edibles, Tinctures, and Lube - The Healing Power of CBD w/ Rhonda Broadway from 2020-04-21T13:58:57

Today we are talking all things CBD with Rhonda Broadway of Total Peace Wellness in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  We dive deep into the different types of CBD, the ways to check if your CBD is from...