Black Health 365

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt are joined by Dr. Esa Davis, a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force member. Dr. Davis is a professor of medicine and family and community medicine and holds the positions of Associate Vice President for community health and senior dean of population and community medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

During the podcast, Dr. Davis explains the imp...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie are joined by Dr. Richard T. Benson, who is the Director of the Office of Global Health and Health Disparities at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, which is a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and Brady Johnson, who is a stroke survivor and ambassador at the American Stroke Association. Together, they emphasize the importance ...

In the latest episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt have a special guest, Jesseca “Judy” Dupart-Harris, who is the founder and CEO of Kaleidoscope Hair Products and a well-known television personality. During the conversation, Judy talks about her fertility journey with her wife, Da Brat. She shares their experience with IVF and the valuable lessons they learned from it. Jackie and Britt hope this enlightening c...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie are celebrating National Family Caregivers Month by recognizing and honoring caregivers from all over the country. They welcome Jonah Francis, an active board member of the Alzheimer’s Association, Vice Chairman of the Home Care Association of America in Connecticut, and owner of Pansy Homecare Service and a mental health organization, A Better Way, as a special gues...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt, and Jackie welcome Dr. Derek M. Griffith. He is the Founding Co-Director of the Racial Justice Institute, Founder and Director of the Center for Men's Health Equity, a Member of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a Professor of Health Management & Policy and Oncology. Together, they discuss the issue of men's health equity in our communities, exploring men's hea...

In this Black Health 365 podcast episode, Jackie and Britt are joined by Blair and Jasmine Matthews. Blair, the co-founder of the digital platform Zuri Fertility, and Jasmine, a physician assistant, share their fertility journey and highlight the importance of resources like Zuri Fertility to our community. The platform supports patients trying to conceive, offering services such as at-home testing, telehealth, and various resource...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie continue their special series titled "What We Aren't Talking Enough About in the Black Community." They shed light on the issue of eating disorders, particularly among Black people. Dr. Ebony Butler, a licensed psychologist and food relationship strategist, joins them on the show to discuss the different types of eating disorders and the trauma, stigmatization, and l...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie begin with part 1 of their special series titled "What We Aren't Talking Enough About in the Black Community." They discuss the topic of diet culture in the Black community and are joined by Dr. Ebony Butler, a licensed psychologist and food relationship strategist. Dr. Ebony discusses the impact of diet culture on the Black community and provides insights on how to ...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, hosts Jackie and Britt welcome Ricki Fairley, an award-winning marketing professional and breast cancer survivor and advocate. Ricki has dedicated her strategic expertise to promoting breast cancer awareness and has made it her mission to eliminate black breast cancer. As a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer, Ricki shares her journey and how she co-founded TOUCH, The Black Bre...

It's almost that time of the year when we all gather around the dinner table to celebrate, and eating healthy plays an essential role. In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt invite Jose “Chef Cheo” Garabito, a renowned culinary expert, to share his insights on healthy eating and living.

Chef Cheo is famous for his vibrant mix of Latin and Caribbean cuisine, with a strong emphasis on healthy eating. Jacki...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt recognize October as National Dental Hygiene Month. They are joined by guest Dr. Tontra Lowe, D.D.S., who shares valuable insights into the importance of adopting good dental hygiene practices such as brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. Dr. Lowe also emphasizes the negative consequences of neglecting oral care and highlights the positive effects of prop...

We're celebrating our anniversary! In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie commemorate a year of meaningful conversations and stories that address Black Health issues with trusted health professionals.  The goal of the Black Health 365 podcast has always been to make vital health-related information and resources readily available and encourage and inspire our community to be self-advocates for their healt...

Britt and Jackie are excited to celebrate National Yoga Awareness Month in September on the Black Health 365 podcast.  They are joined by Brandon Copeland, the creator of Trap Yoga, to inspire healthy living and mindfulness. This episode is both intriguing and informative, as it discusses the benefits of yoga and its effective treatment for black men and individuals in general. Although yoga can mean different things to different p...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt, and Jackie welcome Dr. Jennifer Caudle as she discusses the topic of vitamins and supplements. This informative conversation covers the proper usage of vitamins and dietary supplements, as well as the potential concerns of taking too many supplements. They explore whether vitamins and supplements are necessary for good health or if we can obtain the same nutrients from our foo...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Nina Cherie Franklin, a renowned healthy living coach, wellness expert, and the woman behind the popular blog and brand That Salad Lady! As advocates for healthy lifestyles, Britt and Jackie appreciate the importance of breaking up the food monotony and having Dr. Franklin on the show was a great way to do just that.

With a Ph.D. in K...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt have a special guest - Dr. Christopher Newman, a renowned neurosurgeon from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The informative episode delves into topics such as spinal cancer, spinal tumors, neurological health, and spinal surgery. Dr. Newman shares his extensive knowledge and offers valuable insights into various spinal cancers and conditions. He also emphasiz...

On this episode of the Black Health 365, hosts Jackie and Britt are joined by guest Dr. Ruth Arumala, DO, MPH, FACOG, NCMP.

Dr. Arumala is a board-certified gynecologist, fellowship-trained reproductive surgeon, and fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon. Together, they have a candid and informative discussion about female sexual dysfunction, also known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder. This conversation will educate our communit...

In this episode of the Black Health 365 Podcast, Britt and Jackie discuss the importance of regularly checking in on our strong friends and loved ones' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They both share updates on what is currently happening in their lives from their fitness goals to updates on their emotional well-being. Through their friendly check-ins, the duo hopes to promote empathy within the community. This fun and ...

In the latest Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt welcome guest, Thomas Silvera, MSHS-PH. Thomas shares the heartbreaking story about his son, Elijah-Alavi, who tragically passed away in 2017 after having a grilled cheese meal at daycare, which caused an anaphylactic reaction. He gives a detailed account of the events that took place and shares more about his advocacy work on public health and food allergies and asthma as we...