Better Black Health

Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Leslee Deanes-Bryant who is an elder care specialist and founder of UltraCare Services, a Los Angeles–based in-home care organization supporting seniors and their families. With over ten years of hands-on experience, Leslee concentrates on the issues families face as loved ones age. She is especially passionate about helping people manage dementia care, caregiver burnout, and planning challenges that happen too late. Her insights come from years of working directly with families in their homes, where gaps in understanding and support are most evident. Leslee often speaks and writes about aging at home, dignity in care, and how families can make informed decisions before a crisis occurs.

Website: https://www.ultracareservices.net/

Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.

Today on Better Black Health, we’re exploring an important idea: how economic empowerment can directly influence health outcomes in our communities. Dr. Hall’s guest is Will McCoy, a serial entrepreneur and capital strategist, and the co-founder of Kurudy, a reward-based crowdfunding platform connecting the global African diaspora with creators, entrepreneurs, and impact projects across Africa. Through Kurudy and Kurudy Capital, Will works to turn billions of dollars in remittances and international goodwill into structured investments that build sustainable businesses and generate generational wealth. With multiple successful ventures and over $2 million raised as a founder, Will combines entrepreneurial experience with a global vision for what he calls “Africa Rising.” Today, we’ll discuss how community investment models, diaspora capital, and innovative funding platforms can help support health initiatives and wellness entrepreneurship in Black communities.

Website: https://www.kurudy.com/

Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Bryon Akil Marshall, a health advocate, movement strategist, and visionary behind the “Betterment ZIP Code” initiative—a culturally grounded approach to improving health outcomes through consistent, accessible movement. His work focuses on empowering communities, especially African American adults, to reclaim strength, mobility, and confidence without intimidation or complexity. Through his 90-Day Betterment Commitment, Bryon redefines fitness from intense performance to intentional daily participation—centered on dignity, independence, and trust in the body. Using principles of behavioral science, lived experience, and cultural resonance, he has created practical, easy-to-follow movement strategies that meet people where they are and help them develop sustainable habits. His message is simple but powerful: better health isn’t about punishment; it’s about participation. When individuals improve, families and communities thrive. His latest article appears in the April Issue of Code “M.”

Website: https://www.akilmarshall.com/

Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.

If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably seen someone promoting vitamin K2—usually alongside vitamin D3. Influencers call it the “missing link” for bone health. Supplement companies say it protects your heart. Some even claim everyone should be taking it. But here’s the problem:
Most supplement advice isn’t designed with Black bodies in mind. And if you’ve read my book Better Black Health, you already know one of my core messages: what works for the majority population doesn’t automatically work for us. That’s where precision medicine comes in.

Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.

Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Simeon Etoria. Simeon is a wellness coach, public speaker, and the founder of Cleanse & Heal Within. He helps people who feel burned out and inconsistent—even though they’re meditating, journaling, eating better, and genuinely trying to grow. Simeon’s work explores the hidden patterns behind burnout, especially how food, stress, and identity influence the nervous system. His approach is calm, practical, and refreshingly honest, helping people understand why they keep cycling—and what actually helps change last.

Website: https://cleanseandhealwithin.com/wellness-challenge YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CleanseAndHealWithin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simeon.etoria/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simeon.etoria

Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.

Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Le Le G, a registered nurse, licensed social worker, board-certified psychiatric nurse, and caregiver advocate with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families navigating complex health systems. She is the founder of Remedy Senior Care Concierge and the author of The B.O.S.S. Caregiver: Balancing Life, Love, and Self-Care with Grace. Through her professional work and personal caregiving journey, LeLe has seen firsthand how caregivers—especially African American women—often carry overwhelming responsibility while neglecting their own health and well-being. Her work focuses on helping high-functioning caregivers recognize early warning signs, reduce burnout, and build sustainable caregiving systems that protect both physical and emotional health. LeLe is passionate about reframing caregiving as a public health issue and empowering caregivers with practical tools, boundaries, and support so they can thrive—not just survive.

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Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Dr. Byron G. Jackson, a chiropractor and leader in clinical biomechanics and integrative wellness. Affectionately called "The Good Doctor," he is the Clinic Director of A Chiropractic Healing, one of the Top 50 practices in northeast Ohio, and the author of six books, including 100 Health Secrets and You Should Prosper. Dr. Jackson  has a Master of Science in Sports Health Science and a Certificate in Physiological Therapeutics.  He also serves as a wellness consultant and advocates for a healthcare model where medicine acts as the "firefighter" to save lives and chiropractors serve as the "contractors" to rebuild functionality. Dedicated to de-stigmatizing his field, Dr. Jackson demonstrates that chiropractic is not about "belief," but an objective science essential for empowering others.  

Website: https://www.achiropractichealing.com/

Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.

Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Dr. Arthur L. “Bud” Burnett II, MBA, FACS, who is a distinguished Johns Hopkins urologist, researcher, and educator whose pioneering work has revolutionized men’s health and erectile function, including playing a key role in the development of Viagra. As the Patrick C. Walsh Professor of Urology and Director of the Male Consultation Clinic, he has broken barriers as the first Black professor of urology at Johns Hopkins and served in leadership roles such as President of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. A prolific author and passionate advocate, Dr. Burnett has performed thousands of surgeries, advanced minimally invasive techniques, and founded UroMissionsWorks to bring urologic care to underserved communities. He is also a proud military veteran, honored for his lifelong commitment to innovation, compassion, and excellence in medicine.

A passionate educator and champion of men’s and boys’ health and wellness, Dr. Burnett has published more than 500 scientific articles and three books, sharing his insights with the medical community and the public. His works include Johns Hopkins Patient’s Guide to Prostate Cancer (2010), an authoritative resource that walks patients and their families through diagnosis, treatment options, and recovery; Prostate Cancer Survivors Speak Their Minds (2010), co-written with CBS News producer Norman S. Morris, which shares the voices and experiences of men who have faced prostate cancer alongside Dr. Burnett’s expert commentary; and The Manhood Rx: Every Man’s Guide to Improving Sexual Health and Overall Wellness (2022), a comprehensive guide that distills decades of research and clinical insight into accessible advice for maintaining sexual health and vitality. His next book is expected in 2026.
Website: https://drarthurburnett.com/

Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.

Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Dr. Kila B. John, a physician-scientist and medical and nutrition educator. She earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Baldwin Wallace University, a master’s degree in human physiology from Wayne State University School of Medicine, and her medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine. Dr. John connects science, gut health, and chronic disease prevention with skin and hair health, using storytelling, art, and AI to make complex medical concepts practical and easy to understand. Knowing that many resist changing their food traditions, she focused on developing (i.e., formulating and manufacturing) a plant- and mineral-based personal care product line for the entire family called Good Hair Good Body® LLC for people with sensitive skin, multiple allergies, multiple textures on one head and in one household.

Website:GoodHairGoodBody.com
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok: @goodhairgoodbody
Email: [email protected]
Business Phone: 1-800-714-9107 (M - F 9am - 5pm ET)

Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Akil Marshall, a nationally recognized leader and innovator in arts education, culturally responsive teaching, and social-emotional learning, with many years of experience in the education field. He is the author of five books, with his most recent being "Winning In America: The High 5 Model for American Education." He played professional football and served as the first strength and fitness coach for the NBA. Additionally, he was the first African-American male to host an exercise and fitness television show in the United States. Akil has received numerous awards, including the 2006 Dr.. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award, presented by the Cleveland Orchestra and the Greater Cleveland Partnership. He is the founder of Winning In America, ABC123 Kids Express, Dance Afrika Dance, and Fit 4 Success 365—four innovative, rapidly growing programs aimed at all K-12 at-risk urban students in public and charter schools. Finally, Mr. Marshall is the CEO of The Akil Marshall Organization, based in Cleveland, Ohio, which develops and oversees these impactful programs.

Website: https://www.akilmarshall.com/

Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.