ARealNursePodcast

You've conceived be it planned or unplanned! You finally come to the realization that your life is about to change and so the anticipation sets in and you begin to wonder.... Only for it to be short lived due to loss as a result of miscarriage. Is it ok to feel such immeasurable grief? How do you even begin the grieving process? How do you talk to others about the loss? Will those you confide in get it? For those who serve as the support system learn what not to say and how to better show up because trust me the grief and sense of loss is very real and the grief process must happen in order for the healing to occur. Listen as my guest AngelaSheree’@theeverevolvingpodcast share her experience following her miscarriage. I wanted a male perspective on grief so listen as my guest Derryl Bohanna share his grief in the loss of his daughter due to stillbirth. #grief#loss#therapy#healing

Tune-in as I discuss infertility and its impact on ones emotional well-being. It’s estimated that black women are twice as likely to experience infertility as their counterparts but half or less actually seek medical intervention. There’s a silence amongst black women when it’s comes to the inability to conceive often leaving the woman/couple feeling alone. Listen as I explore just what is infertility and how to navigate the waters. It’s my desire that we break the silence. Infertility is mentally and physically draining and to suffer in silence should not be. We don’t let our friends suffer while enduring other challenges and it’s time to do the same with infertility.

This episode I share my experience with my first Covid vaccine. I took the Moderna vaccine on 12/24. I’ll also provide recent updates on Covid. #CovidisReal#Zinc#VitC#VitD#ProCovidVaccine

Tune-in and listen as I explore my personal struggles with whether or not I’m going to take the vaccine. How I worked through the process before deciding that I will indeed take the vaccine. However, the goal is not to convince nor dissuade you but to share with you my struggle in deciding and provide you additional resources to Hep you reach your own decision. Either way just make sure your decision is an informed one. Check out @Dr.RobertDrummond for first hand in-depth discussion re:Covid and the vaccine. https://instagram.com/dr.robertdrummond?igshid=tt6q4cpq60gx Additionally, you can access the CDC and WHO websites for latest Covid and vaccine updates.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in African American men. But nearly 97% of African American men have a 5 year or more survival rate if they are diagnosed early. So, prostate cancer is survivable by ensuring yearly screening which includes a blood test; PSA and a prostate exam. These two screening items allows the healthcare provider to diagnose and treat the cancer early. Early detention will allow for greater treatment options, less side effects and more importantly survival! If you are experiencing the following please seek medical advice and know that these symptoms are not just associated with prostate cancer. However, they should be addressed by your healthcare provider. Symptoms of prostate cancer may include the following: problems urinating, including a slow or weak urination stream. Frequent urination especially at night, blood in urine and or semen, trouble getting an erection, loss of bladder or bowel control. Pain in hips, back, or chest or other areas from cancer that has spread to the bones. Should you not have resources please check-out the provided links below or @arealnursepodcast. No one wants to hear the “C” word but prostate cancer is treatable and you do not have to die from this cancer. Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share @ Arealnursepodcast. Until next week stay safe and stay blessed! Resources: https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/business-legal/office-of-health-policy/uncompensated-care-program.html https://www.texascancer.info/access/accesstocare.html https://www.needymeds.org/medical_clinics.taf?_function=state&state=TX https://www.cancer.org/ https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/study-explores-why-prostate-cancer-mortality-higher-black-men https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/woodlands/article/Pre-screening-key-to-combating-prostate-cancer-15723291.php

Is self-care apart of your daily routine? If not, stop! It’s time to reset and make self-care apart of your daily routine. Tune-in and listen to find out why self care is so important to being a well balanced whole person. For educators check-out these resources: Teachers.com or Resilienteducator.com. If you reside in the Houston area and lack healthcare benefits for mental healthcare check out Houstoncasemanagers.com for a list of low cost or no cost mental health services. If you are wanting updated info about Covid or how to balance the stresses of Covid check out: coronavirus.UCSF.edu or www.cdc.gov/hrqol/wellbeing