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In this episode, the Body Wealth Sisters talk to Lane, a young professional who has experienced anxiety since her early teens.  Fortunately, she has developed a set of tools that help her quiet the worries.

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Lane found her therapist through Therapyforblackgirls.com

The World Health Organization Fact Sheet on Anxiety Disorders provides a summary of symptoms and treatments.

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In this episode, Elaine and Brenda chat with Lesleigh Mausi who suffered with electric-shock-like pain for years before being diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia.  It took even more time for her to find a treatment that would provide lasting relief.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine provides a helpful description of trigeminal neuralgia. 

Lesleigh tried both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of dealing with her pain.

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Lanita, a young woman who has used her life-long love of dance to help her stay healthy.

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Check out these studies that agree with Lanita that dance is good for both physical and mental health. 

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Just be With Me with Petra Thomas

In this episode, we share a special conversation with Petra, who has recovered from crippling depression and is now sharing her story in hopes of helping others who may be suffering. There is a content advisory for this episode.  Those who may find the topic of suicide distressing may want to skip this episode as it includes a brief discussion of suicidal thoughts.

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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. From the US, you can reach the lifeline by dialing 988 or online at 988lifeline.org

Suicide risk factors and warning signs https://988lifeline.org/how-we-can-all-prevent-suicide/

The World Health Organization Fact Sheet on Depression includes overviews of symptoms and treatments

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Yolanda Ford about how she created a joy-filled life, including her choice to remain single for 77 years…and counting.

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Read how “Female Friendships Are the Unsung Secret to Longevity” in an Oprah Daily excerpt from Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy, by Sharon Malone, MD.

This AARP article describes how dancing can be good for brain health.

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Barbara Mondestin Krueger about her experience with rheumatoid arthritis.  She worked hard to create a treatment plan and care team to manage this chronic condition.

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You can find an overview of rheumatoid arthritis from Black Health Matters and check out Seven Ways to Manage RA During Winter from BlackDoctors.org

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Susan Scott about the honor of serving as her loved one’s  medical power of attorney and the toll it took on her personally.

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The National Institutes of Health provides some general information on Medical Power of Attorney.  Each state has its own rules and guidelines.

The National Cancer Institute discusses Cancer Disparities in the US

If you are so inclined, please donate to support the important work of the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund

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Brenda and Elaine talk with Lorraine Wiley, a young woman who, after many frustrating years battling both yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis, turned to her own faith and research skills to heal herself. 

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Learn more about Bacterial Vaginosis from the World Health Organization.

Through trial and error and a lot of research, Lorraine identified a regimen that helped her minimize the recurrence of her infections. Here are some tips on prevention.

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Kezia Goodwin about the surprises and frustrations menopause brought for her.  Fortunately her village of friends have helped her find some humor and relief as she travels this road.

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Kezia mentioned the work of Queen Afua .

Try the North American Society for Menopause and The Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause for more information.

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Jacquelyn Howard. Her experience as a high-level leader at two of the US’s largest corporations was both fulfilling and demanding.  She shares with us her strategies for protecting her personal well-being in these oftentimes challenging environments.

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Jacquelyn referenced the work of University of Michigan researcher, Arline Geronimus, who spoke with NPR about her research on weathering. 

Dr. Geronimus’ research is also explained in her book, “Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society”

This article from The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s Online Urban Education Journal highlights the importance of self-care for Black women leaders.