Month: November 2023

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Tanya Landry joins Brenda and Elaine to discuss her road to finding relief from gastrointestinal symptoms that came on suddenly and were challenging to diagnose. 

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Tanya was ultimately diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).  To understand how IBS is diagnosed and treated, check out this information from the Mayo Clinic.

Tanya mentioned that the FODMAP diet plan was helpful to her.  Read an overview of the Low FODMAP Diet  from The Cleveland Clinic.

Tanya did much of her research using the American Journal of Gastroenterology

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Brenda and Elaine talk with Monica Johnson about her decision to be a primarily plant-based eater. She put a lot of thought into that decision and  shares her journey around food choices, disease prevention, and feeling good!

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To learn about veganism in the Black community, check out this article on Saveur.com: “Black Americans are Leading a Vegan Movement” by Omnia Saed. October 13, 2022

Monica loves Tabitha Brown’s vegan recipes.  Check out some in this article on greenmatters.com: “Our Favorite Tabitha Brown Recipes, for Your Next Vegan Meal”  by Sophie Hirsch. May 1, 2023 or purchase Tabitha’s Cooking from the Spirit cookbook.

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Today’s episode is the second in our two-part series on childbirth. Brenda and Elaine speak with Chavonne Alford, who has been working for years to recover from her traumatic experiences during childbirth.

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Organizations working to improve Black maternal health outcomes include Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Sister Song, and the National Birth Equity Collaborative 

For more information on the history of racism in the US healthcare system, you can read the book Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in America by Linda Villarosa.

Please see this literature review of studies on Understanding How Discrimination Can Affect Health 

The Momnibus Act is a legislative effort at the federal level to address the national crisis in Black maternal health care.