Yo, This Can’t Be Life - Black Health and Wellness

Let"s Talk About Causes of Infertility, IVF, and Egg Freezing

This week we are discussing about the different causes of infertility and the treatment and optons available. We sit down with Dr. Tiffany Jones, an OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) to discuss:
 
 
Options for Single Parents
Options for Same Sex Parents
Options for Advanced Maternal Aged Women
PCOS and Endometriosis
Egg Freezing
IUI
IVF
You can find Dr. Jones at Conceive Fertility Center in Irving, TX 
Instagram @tjonesivfmd
 
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Tiffanny Jones, MD, specializes in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology at Conceive Fertility Center in Irving, Texas. 
Dr. Jones earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and did her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She has served as a fellow representative on the education committee and a lecturer at the Mayo Clinic. 
A California native, Dr. Jones has earned several awards and honors, including Alpha Omega Alpha and the Nurses Choice Award for Resident of the Year. She is also a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, the Society for Reproductive Investigation and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Jones has clinical expertise in all aspects of the diagnosis and management of infertility. She understands the emotional investment of couples undergoing fertility treatment and stands with her patients while striving to give the best care to those seeking fertility treatment. 
Dr. Jones is very active in her community and volunteers in several different organizations. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas, and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. She’s an avid moviegoer and is a wizard in the kitchen, as it is her second love next to the field of infertility. 
 

Obesity In The Black Community: Treating It As A Disease, Removing Bias, and the Link to Increased COVID-19 Mortality

This week we sit down with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FTOS, an Obesity medicine physician, to discuss Obesity in the Black community.  Topics Include:
The issue of labeling people with Obesity as well as the shame that it causes
The bias of the very doctors tasked to treat patients with Obesity
Treating Obesity as the disease it is and doing more than saying eat less
Treatments available for Obesity including surgery and prescription medicine
The high amount of Black women with Obesity
The evidence supporting Obesity leading to a higher chance of mortality in COVID-19 patients
Mentioned In this Episode 
Facing Overweight And Obesity: In Children And Adults
 
Dr. Stanford practices and teaches at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)/ Harvard Medical School (HMS) as one of the first fellowship-trained obesity medicine physician in the world. Dr. Stanford received her BS and MPH from Emory University as a MLK Scholar, her MD from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine as a Stoney Scholar, and her MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government as a Zuckerman Fellow in the Harvard Center for Public Leadership. She completed her Obesity Medicine Nutrition Fellowship at MGH/HMS after completing her internal medicine and pediatrics residency at the University of South Carolina. She has served as a health communications fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and as a behavioral sciences intern at the American Cancer Society. Upon completion of her MPH, she received the Gold Congressional Award, the highest honor that Congress bestows upon America's youth. Dr. Stanford has completed a medicine and media internship at the Discovery Channel. An American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation Leadership Award recipient in 2005, an AMA Paul Ambrose Award for national leadership among resident physicians in 2009, she was selected for the AMA Inspirational Physician Award in 2015. The American College of Physicians (ACP) selected her as the 2013 recipient of the Joseph E. Johnson Leadership Award and the Massachusetts ACP selected her for the Young Leadership Award in 2015. She is the 2017 recipient of the HMS Amos Diversity Award and Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Award for Women's Health. In 2019, she was selected as the Suffolk District Community Clinician of the Year and for the Reducing Health Disparities Award for MMS.
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Acne, Maskne, Hyperpigmentation, and Sunscreen on Dark Skin with Dr. Tiffany Clay

On this episode we dive into best practices for skin care highlighting dark skin tones with Dr. Tiffany Clay.  We talk about products and ingredients to look out for on different types of acne as well as the new phenomenon maskne.  Dr. Clay breaks down hyperpigmentation, how to address it, and ways to prevent it.  We also discuss the importance of sunscreen, the pros and cons of mineral vs. chemical sunscreen, and her suggestion for use.
Tiffany L. Clay, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist serving the Atlanta area. She practices medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with special interests in skin of color, injectable fillers and neuromodulators as well as skin cancer detection and prevention. Dr. Clay loves the diversity of patients and diseases seen in Dermatology. Having dealt with skin issues herself she prides herself on empathizing with patients and forming relationships with them to improve outcomes. Dr. Clay received her bachelor’s degree in Biology at Dillard University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She received her medical doctorate at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Clay completed her dermatology residency at Saint Louis University where she served as chief resident during her senior year. Dr. Clay also prides herself on philanthropy as a volunteer at skin cancer screenings, health fairs, and a community dermatology clinic. Dr. Clay is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Women’s Dermatologic Society, Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Atlanta Association for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the National Medical Society.
 
Find her at Dermatology Affiliates in Atlanta, GA
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Setting, Achieving, and Maintaining Wellness Goals

On this episode we sit down  with Ohasha Hightower, who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to learn how to:
Set Realistic Goals
Form an Action Plan
Maintain the New Behavior
Reward Yourself For Your Wins and Stop Beating Yourself Up For Missing the Mark
Oascha Hightower M.Ed, is a Board Certified Behavior Analysis and yoga instructor. Oascha obtained her Masters from the University of  Cincinnati in 2016 and passed her boards in 2017. Oascha has spent 6 years in the autism community serving children across the spectrum both as a behavior therapist and a BCBA.  Recently, Oascha has stepped into using behavior analysis and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to talk about mental health and trauma informed care. Her goal is to bring mental health and behavior analysis together to provide behavior coaching to those struggling with mental health issues. Oascha has shared her life after trauma and continues to inspire through yoga and behavior.  When not talking behavior you can catch Oascha on her yoga mat or at home enjoying quality time with her husband and French bull dog. 
 
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Covid-19 Antibodies + Food Intolerance, Sensitivity, and Allergies with Dr. Akilah Jefferson Shah

This episode we discuss the data so far about how long Covid-19 Antibodies stay in your system and what that means in terms of a vaccine and the concept of herd immunity.
We also discuss the similarities and differences in food intolerance versus a sensitivity versus a full blown food allergy.  We answer questions such as, what are the ways food allergies are diagnosed. What types of blood tests can be given? Are food intolerances forever? Are food sensitivity tests reliable or recommended?  Dr. Shah lets us in on the potential danger in using Benadryl  and how often we can use over the counter anti-histamines. 
Akilah A. Jefferson Shah, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University ofArkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, Allergy and Immunology Section. Prior tothis appointment she was faculty at University of California San Diego and Rady Children’sHospital San Diego. She completed her allergy and immunology fellowship at the NationalInstitute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MDand residency in internal medicine at The George Washington University Hospital inWashington, DC. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicineand her BA in Bioethics from Brown University. Dr. Jefferson Shah is also an expert in healthpolicy and bioethics, completing post-graduate training in both fields at Georgetown University and the National Institutes of Health, respectively. In addition to clinical care, her work focuseson the intersections of health care, clinical research, health disparities, health policy, and ethics.Her research is supported by the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and ArkansasBiosciences Institute. She is from New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Diabetes Prevention, Treatment, and Reversal with Dr. Kelly Wood

This episode we discuss:
What Diabetes is and how to prevent it
The differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Ways to completely reverse Type 2 Diabetes
 
Kelly Wood, MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine as well as Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. She has many years of experience working with patients to transform and improve their health. She is passionate about teaching others about the interconnections of mind, body, and spirit; and how they can achieve health in all three areas and lead a balanced life. She is your Balanced Living Health and Wellness Expert. Her mission is to help women (and a few courageous men) who may be struggling with their weight and experiencing one or more chronic illnesses achieve total wellness and balanced living: mind, body, and spirit.
 
Find her at https://drkellywoodmd.com/ or on Social Media @drkellywoodmd 
 
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More Than Kegels, Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Kenael Segal

Dr. Kenael Segal, the owner of Lotus Physical Therapy and Wellness, graduated from Rutgers University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy and an intense passion for helping others overcome injury and trauma. Dr. Segal treats men and women in her practice and is mostly dedicated to treating women with prenatal and postpartum conditions. Having suffered her own pelvic floor and abdominal conditions with her 3 children, she is well prepared both personally and clinically to address those conditions. Dr. Segal is trained in mat Pilates as well as comprehensively trained in the use of a variety of Pilates apparatus through Beacon Pilates. She utilizes a whole-body, holistic approach to treatment, addressing sleep, nutrition, and behavioral modification to assist in healing and recovery. 
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Living with PCOS and Being a Health Advocate with Lorna Finn

This episode we are learning about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) from Lorna Finn. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. She explains how her life was prior to being diagnosed, her lifestyle with the disease, and her journey into becoming a health advocate.
Lorna Finn is an influencer, model, blogger, and is the creator of the blog and brand www.cystumofcurves.com. The word “cystum” was derived from the word cyst, a characteristic of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome); a syndrome that Lorna herself suffers from. PCOS is known to attack the femininity of being a woman, and more importantly, makes it difficult to achieve weight-loss However, instead of letting PCOS get her down, Lorna decided to transform herself and use her syndrome as a platform for inspiration and motivation for others. As an advocate for chronic illness, her overall mission is to encourage everyone to love themselves enough to never quit living for their dreams, no matter the obstacle placed on your path. Her transparency and positive aura continues to keep her viewers motivated to win in life, look great while doing it, and never let the word NO be their final answer to achieving their goals.
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Clean Beauty for Black Girls with Hannah McCall

This episode is about Clean beauty. We dive into the importance of looking at the labels of your products and how the majority of products targeted to Black women are toxic. We learn about some of the major bad ingredients to look for including formaldehyde, parabens, and heavy metals.Hannah McCall is a regular Black woman out here rooting for other Black women. When she saw how many beauty products were created with harmful ingredients & heavily marketed to Black women, she saw a need to create a platform for change. She started Clean Beauty for Black Girls to educate, empower, and elevate. Educate our sisters about what we should be looking out for in our beauty and personal care products. Empower our sisters to vote with our dollars and live out loud. Elevate our sisters out here creating safer products for us.
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Truth Is Im Tired - Using Adaptogens to Combat Stress and Fatigue with Nadine Joseph of Peak and Valley

Today we are talking all about How to use adaptogens. At a high level, they are plants that help us resist the effects of stress and fatigue. Don't worry if you have never heard of them, our guest Nadine Joseph will break it all down for you. She is the founder and CEO of Peak and Valley Co, a company that makes plant-based wellness essentials powered by adaptogens and mushrooms. 
Bonus, she gives us a discount code to use on peakandvalley.co  An update since taping this interview is that you can find the Peak and Valley adaptogen blends at Nordstrom.com from August to October 2020. You can also find them in-store at select Pop-In locations! Please support this Black-owned wellness brand.
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