Beyond Our Cells

We are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease, this weeks reflection is from Princess, read by Princess herself.

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We are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease this weeks reflection is a short and sweet account from Jay, as read by host, Taylor Camille.

Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month events

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We are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Later this month we will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease and are starting off the month with a reflection from host, Taylor Camille and a special guest.

Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month events

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Ash is a Jamaican British writer, podcaster and techie who is working to bridge the digital divide for marginalized groups and to bring awareness to the injustices faced by Black people every day.

This week we talk about the stigma of autism and how it is and isn’t accepted in Afro-Carribean, African and African American communities and yet how the two are inextricably linked for people like Ash who was diagnosed at age 15.

Transcript available here

Resources/Topics mentioned this episode:

The Independent: Osime Brown

Autism Inclusive Meets

Neuroclastic

Washington Post: Matthew Rushin

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Dancer and artist, Jerron Herman talks about life with cerebral palsy, the limitations of our definitions especially when it comes to defining health and wellness or masculinity, and the importance of our genuine expression in building community. ⁣

Studies show, Black children are about 30 percent more likely than whites to have cerebral palsy, one of the most common motor disabilities developed in childhood. Through a myriad of technical difficulties and obstacles, in this episode we reflect on Jerron's journey thus far, the importance of parents that will advocate for you and discovering ways to laugh through it all.

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Great Big Story: Dancing Professionally w/ Cerebral Palsy

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Actor, Caleb Ashton talks about managing his life and career being HIV+ and what representation in entertainment looks like to him.

One in seven Black people have HIV in the United States, but they're unaware that they have it and without treatment they may unknowingly pass it to others. In this episode we talk about the stigma surrounding HIV, what his treatment looks like and what he hopes for representation of Black gay men in media.

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Mical Roy speaks about surviving prostate cancer after diagnosis at age 37, three years earlier than the age most doctors say you should get tested.

A new study has found, that for African American men, the risk of dying from low-grade prostate cancer is double that of men of other races. In this episode we talk about the importance of sharing health histories especially along family lines and how advocating for earlier testing could allow more men the chance to remove the cancer with non-invasive surgeries before it takes over.

Learn more about Zero Cancer and Mical's Hero story here

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A reflection on the stories shared in season 1 and a look at what's to come in Season 2.

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Photographer and Entrepreneur Maya McHenry talks about growing up with endometriosis, how she managed the unknown before reaching diagnosis and her excitement for her newfound treatment.

In the final episode of Season 1, we talk about her journey to diagnosis, finding the right doctor, getting lucky with the right partners and finding joy amidst the social isolation that can come with having an unpredictable disease.

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Writer/Creator, Simone Shepherd speaks on her journey with fibroids and how she's learned to create a support system through speaking out and opening up about what she has experienced.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of researching and advocating for yourself; not settling for the first opinion from a doctor that may not have your best interest. We also talk about finding support from family, friends, social media and your partner; especially with a condition like fibroids that can interfere with your desire for intimacy and closeness.

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