Month: February 2025

This is Not Normal: Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Tsjenna Daley

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Tsjenna Daley suffered extremely painful periods and didn’t know what to do. Through her own research, she learned she had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Brenda and Elaine chat with Tsjenna about how she manages this hormone-related condition.

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The PCOS Awareness Association provides resources and educational programs related to PCOS.  The Mayo Clinic offers a helpful overview of this disorder.

After the Show: Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Tsjenna Daley

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Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Tsjenna Daley.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “This is Not Normal: Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Tsjenna Daley.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

 

 

Intervention: Taking Charge of My Bipolar Disorder with Yetti Obasade

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Yetti joined the Body Wealth sisters to discuss her bipolar disorder diagnosis and the tools and treatments she has found help her live a healthy, happy life.

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Black Girls Smile is an organization that “provides gender-responsive and culturally-affirming mental wellness education, resources, and support geared toward Black women and girls.” Yetti found her therapist through Psychology Today.

Healing My Heart: An Unexpected Cardiac Crisis with Chareen Monk

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Chareen shares her story of a day that started out like any other and ended up changing the lives of her entire family.

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Chareen is diligent about managing her risk factors, and implementing prevention strategies to prevent future cardiac episodes. For Chareen this includes VR workouts. See this article from Scripps.org for more ideas on how to take care of your heart and for information on the ways Black women may be affected differently check out this information from the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association.

Strength and Confidence: A Runner’s Journey with Laura McDaniel

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Laura, who competed in track and field at a Division 1 university and now runs marathons, shares the joys and challenges of being a lifelong athlete. 

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Check out the book  Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us by Alison Mariella Désir, founder of Harlem Run. You can also join a running group through Black Girls Run, which encourages African American women to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle through running, movement and community.