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Claudia has been managing asthma and severe allergy symptoms her whole life. In this episode she shares her ongoing journey to find lasting relief.

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Claudia has worked with her doctors to determine the right combination of medications to best meet her needs, as there are many choices. The Mayo Clinic has a comprehensive list of the many options.  The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology also has research on the potential social and emotional impacts of suffering from these conditions.

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Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Claudia Dockery.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Breaking Out: In Control of My Allergies with Claudia Dockery.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

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“I’m not your little friend.” is something countless Black girls have heard from their mothers.  But once we are grown, we might want to establish a more equal relationship with our mothers.  Brenda and Elaine talk to Ashleigh about how she is going about creating the relationship she wants with her mother.

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Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Ashleigh Morgan.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Mother and Daughter: A Relationship Redefined with Ashleigh Morgan.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

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Most of us have heard of Sickle Cell disease, but what do we really know about it? In this episode, Paige shares her personal experience as a patient and advocate. Her conversation with Brenda and Elaine provides so much insight into what it is like to live with this disorder and the advances that are finally being made to provide relief for those who suffer its effects.

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The Centers for Disease Control has great information about sickle cell disease including: how the trait is passed on and how to get the best care .

The Red Cross provides a history of Sickle Cell Disease.

Sick Cells is a non-profit organization whose mission is “to elevate the voices of the sickle cell community and their stories of resilience—to ultimately influence decision-makers and propel positive change”

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Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Paige Hardy. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Bloodline: A Sickle Cell Warrior with Paige Hardy.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

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In her mid-80s, Mrs. Roux walks 10,000 steps a day and does aerobics four days a week.  We want to be like her.  In this episode, she tells us how she reached this level of fitness in her senior years.

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Brenda and Elaine enjoy the online yoga/pilates sessions from Arianna Elizabeth. And if you live near Durham, check out Prevailing Pilates. You may also want to check out the article,  “How Hair Care Affects Physical Activity in African American Women”

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Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Lois Roux.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “80 and Active: Prioritizing Movement for Life with Lois Roux.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

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Celeste never expected to live outside of the big city of New York, but when life circumstances changed, she overcame reservations about what life in the South would be and moved to North Carolina. Brenda and Elaine chat with her about the transition and the new ways of staying healthy she has discovered.

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The Capital B news organization has a series documenting and analyzing the “Reverse Migration” of Black Americans. 

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Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Celeste Williams. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Brooklyn Bred: Embracing Life in the South with Celeste Williams.” You may want to listen to that episode first.