This week on Dr. P on the Pod, Dr. Pernessa Seele, and Cheryl Lafferty bring a few of their kitchen table discussions to the Podcast this week. Growing up in the hills of confederate Virginia, Ms. Lafferty shares her life’s journey and work as a racial justice advocate. Her work includes challenging white churches, both individuals and institutions, to explore their consistent, moral disengagement when challenged to accept systematic racism that built our nation and the privileges they continue to enjoy because of it.

This week on Dr. P on the Pod, Dr. Penessa Seele, and Dr. Carla M. Harwell discuss the vicious cycle of joint pain, lack of movement, obesity, and lack of sleep caused by Arthritis. Dr. Harwell explains and encourages us to move. Why? Because Movement Is Life!

Episode #89: Protecting our Children’s Health in this Changing Season by The Balm In Gilead

If it's Thursday, it's Dr. P on the Pod! This week, The Balm In Gilead's CEO & Founder, Dr. Pernessa Seele, and Deputy Director, Pamela Price talk candidly during there mid-year check-in. They discuss school reopening during a pandemic, the political landscape of America, and what to expect from this year's virtual Healthy Churches 2030 Conference.

Recently a group of women in the pharmaceutical industry came together to form Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) as a response to the recent COVID-19 and the racial/social injustice pandemics. Dr. Jones-Burton discusses the finding and solutions of their recently published paper entitled "Improving Health Equity for Black Communities in the Face of Coronavirus Disease-19. These two leading public health advocates tackle the struggles of the intersection of black culture and public health guidelines during COVID-19.

For the month of July, Dr. P and guest Rose Brown (MSW, Senior Director of Program Services, Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris) have partnered with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on a 4-part series to discuss mental health and wellness, and how serious mental health conditions, like schizophrenia, can impact African American adults.Episode 4 explores the potential challenges regarding access to mental health care and resources.For more information and helpful mental health education resources from Janssen, specifically for adults living with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder and their loved ones, please visit Choices in Recovery at www.choicesinrecovery.com.

For the month of July, Dr. P and guest Rose Brown (MSW, Senior Director of Program Services, Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris) have partnered with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on a 4-part series to discuss mental health and wellness, and how serious mental health conditions, like schizophrenia, can impact African American adults.Episode 3 discusses the impact of serious mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and major depressive disorder, on African American adults.For more information and helpful mental health education resources from Janssen, specifically for adults living with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder and their loved ones, please visit Choices in Recovery at www.choicesinrecovery.com.

For the month of July, Dr. P and guest Rose Brown (MSW, Senior Director of Program Services, Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris) have partnered with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on a 4-part series to discuss mental health and wellness, and how serious mental health conditions, like schizophrenia, can impact African American adults.Episode 2 discusses the connection between spirituality, faith, and mental health.For more information and helpful mental health education resources from Janssen, specifically for adults living with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder and their loved ones, please visit Choices in Recovery at www.choicesinrecovery.com.

For the month of July, Dr. P and guest Rose Brown (MSW, Senior Director of Program Services, Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris) have partnered with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on a 4-part series to discuss mental health and wellness, and how serious mental health conditions, like schizophrenia, can impact African American adults. Episode 1 discusses the importance of voicing mental health concerns to your loved ones and your trusted support system.For more information and helpful mental health education resources from Janssen, specifically for adults living with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder and their loved ones, please visit Choices in Recovery at www.choicesinrecovery.com.

Mississippi plans to fly a new state flag, one without the Confederate battle emblem in the corner. For 126 years, the Mississippi state flag flew what is deemed a hateful oppressive and divisive symbol.Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Williams discusses Mississippi's current racial climate, the economic effects of COVID-19, and the health disparities that plumage African Americans in Mississippi. Rev. Dr. Williams is the pastor of the historic Lynch Street CME Church in Jackson, MS, and the Presiding Elder of (GJD) The Great Greenwood-Jackson District of the Mississippi South Region of the Fourth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.