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Today we chat with Janyce Wardlaw about her years struggling with Imposter Syndrome and how she came to know her worth and feel confident showing up fully in all spaces. 

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If you feel you may be suffering from Imposter Syndrome 

Try this workbook: Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life by Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin  and Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin 

Read this article: Speaking of Psychology: How to overcome feeling like an impostor, with Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD, and Kevin Cokley, PhD

What do you think? Is Imposter Syndrome a result of an internal narrative or a response to an affirming external environment?  Check out this article for thoughts on this question: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome

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Bridgette Roux Collins joins Brenda and Elaine to discuss her osteoporosis diagnosis and the things she does to keep her bones strong.  The steps she’s taking might surprise you.

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The U.S. National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has a website dedicated to Bone Health and Osteoporosis 

National Council on Aging online article on The Osteoporosis Risk Factors for Black Women; February 28, 2022.

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Nia Brown joins Brenda and Elaine to discuss how she cares for her mental health.  The conversation covers accessing group therapy, finding ways to short circuit unhealthy thoughts, and being in the moment.

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If you are interested in breathing exercises, check out This New York Times article: “The Power of Breath Work” by Alisha Haridasani Gupta. March 3, 2023.

Nia mentioned https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ , which is “an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.”

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Brenda and Elaine are joined by Fawn Gordon to talk about her journey to the discovery of a brain tumor and how the resulting hearing loss has changed her life. Fawn’s resilience and ability to find joy through it all amaze us.    

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To learn about Fawn’s rare brain tumor, check out this information  from the Mayo Clinic.

Find out what unilateral hearing loss is from the American Academy of Audiology.

Check out this guide on how to live with hearing loss: https://www.american-hearing.org/disease/living-with-hearing-loss/

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This is our pre-launch episode describing why we started the Body Wealth podcast. Please follow us on Instagram @bodywealthsisters to learn more about what’s coming.

The US Center for Disease Control recommends regular screening for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45.  People with certain conditions or a family history may need to be tested before 45.