Faith Health & Home

Faith Health & Home

By Makeba GilesHealth & Fitness
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Faith Health & Home episodes

  • Expert Advice and Resources for Kids to Safely Maintain Physical Health This School Year
    On this episode, I am joined by Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO, U.S. Soccer Foundation to share ways that parents can keep their kids physically, socially, and emotionally healthy this school year. During our chat, we discussed the importance of kids staying physically active and connected with coaches and mentors for their emotional and physical health and well-being, measures that parents can take to ensure their child safely returns to sports, and what options parents and others have for helping making that happen – regardless of the circumstance.
    As the head of the U.S. Soccer Foundation for the pat 12 years, Ed Foster-Simeon has made the organization a leader in improving social and health outcomes for children in communities that are often forgotten and ignored—an issue that has been even further exposed as the COVID-19 crisis and Black Lives Matter movement have had an undeniable influence on the future of our country.
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    33 min
  • Bestselling YA Author Brandy Colbert | Teen Activism & latest novel, The Voting Booth
    On this episode, I am joined by Brandy Colbert, the award-winning bestselling author of books for teens; including Little & Lion, Pointe, Finding Yvonne, The Revolution of Birdie Randolph and most recently The Only Black Girls in Town to discuss her latest novel, The Voting Booth, a timely read to remind young voters to rock their votes in the upcoming 2020 presidential election.
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    19 min
  • Understand Your Risk for Hepatitis A (and How to Prevent It)
    On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Len Friedland, Vice President and Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health, Vaccines, North America at GSK to talk about Hepatitis A from symptoms to risk factors and the importance of a vaccine, to methods of prevention and health resources.
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    12 min
  • Keeping Kids Learning in Summer - Especially During COVID-19 As Some States Spike in #'s
    On this episode,I spoke with Boys & Girls Clubs of America Senior Director of Youth Development Programs Chrissy Chen to discuss how parents can their keep kids and teens learning during summer, especially due to the changes that happened during this recent school year due to COVID-19. She also shared tools and recourcess to prepare for the new school year -- and life beyond the pandemic.
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    13 min
  • Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys on TBN's July 4th Weekend Special Performance and More
    In this episode, I am joined by Richard Sterban, bass singer with the GRAMMY® winning, Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry members, iconic Country and Gospel music quartet the Oak Ridge Boys to share details on hosting TBN’s July 4th weekend special performing several of their hit songs, how life has changed for the group since the pandemic, the secret to their success and longevity, their latest album, what's in store for the future, and more.
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    28 min
  • Fighting Against Racial Disparities in Health Care: A Conversation with Maya Rockeymoore Cummings
    On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings and the author of the forthcoming book, “RAGEISM: Race, Age, Gender, Exclusion and the Politics of Health Equity.” During our discussion, she unveils her bold new deal for COVID-19 and the 21st Century that will address health disparities and promote justice for all.
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    28 min
  • Ford Head Of Brand Strategy Raj Register On Uplifting Black Culture and ESSENCE Fest 2020
    On this episode, I am joined by Raj Register, Head of Brand Strategy and Growth Audience Marketing at Ford Motor Company to share details on their commitment to African American women, their presence at ESSENCE Festival and what we can expect to see from the panel discussions for the ESSENCE Festival 2020 Virtual Experience.
    Taking place June 25-28 and July 2-5, this year #ESSENCEFEST goes digital
    with 2 back-to-back weekends of music, entertainment, empowerment and culture.
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    11 min
  • Author Bilal Alaji | How Black Men Can Maintain Faith & Self-Acceptance Through Turbulent Times
    In this episode, I am joined by author, mentor, entrepreneur, and nationally-acclaimed motivational speaker Bilal Alaji. His new book, "This Ain't My Life: One man's journey to finding his Destiny" serves as a blueprint to inspire men to build faith, strength and self-acceptance through vulnerability. In our conversation, we discuss the impact of current events on African American men, and ways to help change the narrative for black men in the areas of mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical health.
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Managing Stress and Sleeplessness During Covid-19
    On this episode, I am joined by Captain Allison Brager, a United States Army Neuroscientist and member of the Army Warrior Fitness Team – who is also currently serving on the frontlines in New York – joined me to share tips for relieving stress, maintaining a normal sleep cycle and staying fit in isolation. This advice was particularly useful to Capt. Brager and her colleagues when she was recently deployed to the Javits Center in New York City to aid in the fight against COVID-19 as it peaked in that community.
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    13 min

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