Fearless Freedom with Dr. G

Dr. Appiah is a native from Wisconsin, born in Chicago IL to immigrant parents from Nigeria. She attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC under the "Joseph G. Gordon" Scholarship", where she studied Biology and Chemistry.  She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2015 and then completed her internal medicine residency training at Loyola University, Chicago, IL where she was appointed a research scholar and developed a curriculum for medical student education. Dr. Appiah is currently pursuing a nephrology fellowship at Stanford University for advanced clinical and research training in kidney disease. Her area of interest is women's health with a focus on fertility, pregnancy, and contraception. She has authored research manuscripts, case reports, a book chapter and presented her research at numerous conferences including at the International Society of Nephrology Frontiers Meeting in Tokyo, Japan in 2018. Dr. Appiah has hosted and produced a health radio show and a community health podcast in order to expand her outreach to those seeking answers to health problems. In 2019, she developed the Ivie O. Appiah Medical Arts Institute that produced a short film about the kidney patient experience. The Institute is currently developing future projects in film and media.  Dr. Appiah was also featured on the cover of Women magazine where her story was showcased in the article "Queen for a Day" in the October 2019 issue. For Dr. Appiah, medicine is her ministry. Ultimately, she hopes to empower people to be their own health advocates.   Connect with Dr. Ivie Okundaye Appiah on   Twitter and IG @drivieoa    ______________________________________________________________________   ***Great News!!!!!***   Thanks to YOU, we crushed 13000 downloads milestone with last week’s episode!!!!  Thank you for your help in making this podcast a success!!! [Insert happy dance emoji] Thank you so much for subscribing to the podcast, listening to the podcast, sharing with a friend or two, and leaving a 5-star rating.  Looking to start a podcast? Now is a great time to do just that! ****We made history together*****   This episode, number 85, was done LIVE on the Fearless Freedom with Dr. G Facebook page and my YouTube channel (@Charmaine Gregory MD)!!!   Thank you for watching it, sharing, subscribing to the channel, and leaving a positive comment.    This is another way for us to connect. I will do another LIVE episode in a couple of weeks so stay tuned.    I am also looking for feedback on what kind of swag I should get for the podcast. What would you like to have in our tribe’s swag store?    Thanks in advance for your great ideas!   Big Announcements:    Gaana - the largest music streaming service in India and one of the top 5 globally, 150 million monthly subscribers! - can now be added as a destination for your podcast on Libsyn Amazon Music/ Audible is launching podcasts very soon. So excited to have been able to add Amazon Music as a destination on Libsyn for the Fearless Freedom with Dr. G podcast   If you are looking for a media host for your podcast and want to support the podcast at the same time, use the affiliate code: DRG and get a free month.   ____________________________________________________________________   Podcasts from the Podcasting Launch Course are starting to come out! The amazing women in the course have created incredible content and shows that are pure fire!   Check out the two shows that are currently out. Show them some love by subscribing, leaving a 5-star rating, sharing, and leaving a positive comment.    The Single Well Podcast (Formerly Pivot & Bloom)    The Drama-Free Workplace with Patti Perez    Stay tuned for more shows to come...   ______________________________________________________________________   Are you interested in being a part of the next class of the podcasting launch course? The waiting list is filling up fast. Sign up today!      Are you too busy to participate in a facilitated course but still want to get your show started? The Podcast in a Box is for you! You provide the audio for your first 5 five shows to launch with a bang, we do the REST.      Get off the fear fence today. Your tribe is waiting to hear your voice!

Supriya Rao, MD is a board-certified physician in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and obesity medicine. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Duke University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and a gastroenterology fellowship at Boston Medical Center. She is a managing partner of her GI practice, Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants, located in Chelmsford, MA. She is also the Director of Medical Weight Loss at Lowell General Hospital. She is an active member of the Digestive Health Physicians Alliance and involved in health policy advocacy in GI. Her clinical interests include gut health and motility, inflammatory bowel disease, women's health, and weight management.  IG: _____________________________________________________________________ ***Great News!!!!!*** The podcast is right at the cusp of celebrating the 13000 downloads milestone!!!! I have a feeling that this episode is going to get us there.  Thank you for your help in making this podcast a success!!! Thank you so much for subscribing to the podcast, listening to the podcast, sharing with a friend or two, and leaving a 5-star rating.    Looking to start a podcast? Now is a great time to do just that!   Big Announcements:    Gaana - the largest music streaming service in India and one of the top 5 globally, 150 million monthly subscribers! - can now be added as a destination for your podcast on Libsyn Amazon Music/ Audible is launching podcasts very soon. So excited to have been able to add Amazon Music as a destination on Libsyn for the Fearless Freedom with Dr. G podcast   If you are looking for a media host for your podcast and want to support the podcast at the same time, use the podcast's Libsyn affiliate code: DRG and get a free month.   ____________________________________________________________________   Podcasts from the Podcasting Launch Course are starting to come out! The amazing women in the course have created incredible content and shows that are pure fire! Check out the two shows that are currently out. Show them some love by subscribing, leaving a 5-star rating, sharing, and leaving a positive comment.    The Single Well Podcast (Formerly Pivot & Bloom)    The Drama-Free Workplace with Patti Perez    Stay tuned for more shows to come...   ______________________________________________________________________ Are you interested in being a part of the next class of the podcasting launch course? The waiting list is filling up fast. Sign up today!    https://www.ferventlyfitwithcharmaine.com/podcasting-launch-course-waitlist   Are you too busy to participate in a facilitated course but still want to get your show started? The Podcast in a Box is for you! You provide the audio for your first 5 five shows to launch with a bang, we do the REST.      Get off the fear fence today. Your tribe is waiting to hear your voice!

“I didn’t realize how much I was driven by fear until I saw it on paper” Kristen Bowen It took a complete health crash to lead Kristen Bowen to create Living the Good Life Naturally in 2002. Autoimmune issues and a series of failed surgeries left Kristen bedridden and depressed, with daily seizures. Through research and looking for outside the box solutions, she discovered that to regain her health she needed to build a strong foundation. That foundation included food as medicine and the number one building block for optimal health: Magnesium. She discovered that oral magnesium was not effective and began using liquid magnesium as a foot soak, finding that the body could utilize it more effectively.  As Kristen’s health improved, she began to research and create natural bath and body products for herself, family, and friends with skin sensitivities. She began sharing her knowledge as she researched and found clean sources of whole food supplements and minerals. She never intended to start a business, but friends offered to pay her for her products and advice was created. Starting with one-on-one consultations with clients, to farmers markets for the bath and body line, Kristen’s business quickly moved from the small kitchen and extra bedroom in her home to a retail space in Logan, Utah. She hosted a Rocky Mountain Regional radio show for seven years where she answered questions on natural health. This led to workshops and keynote opportunities at natural health conferences. This quickly led to needing a full-time team for production, dealing with marketing, running the retail shop, and a multitude of things that it takes to run a business. From small beginnings in her 10 by 15 basement kitchen to her warehouse, store, and online business, Kristen has helped thousands of individuals reclaim their own health foundation. As she tells her clients: “You are the CEO of your health. Let me be on your board of directors.” *********Great News************* Podcasts from the Podcasting Launch Course are starting to come out! The amazing women in the course have created incredible content and shows that are pure fire! Check out the two shows that are currently out. Show them some love by subscribing, leaving a 5-star rating, sharing, and leaving a positive comment.    The Single Well Podcast (Formerly Pivot & Bloom)    The Drama-Free Workplace with Patti Perez    Stay tuned for more shows to come...   ______________________________________________________________________ Are you interested in being a part of the next class of the podcasting launch course? The waiting list is filling up fast. Sign up today!  Are you too busy to participate in a facilitated course but still want to get your show started? The Podcast in a Box is for you! You provide the audio for your first 5 five shows to launch with a bang, we do the REST.  Get off the fear fence today. Your tribe is waiting to hear your voice! ______________________________________________________________________ ******* Affiliate Links******** Podcasting Media Hosts   Libsyn - get the first month free, use DRG   BuzzSprout - get a $20 Amazon gift card with your subscription sign up - https://bit.ly/BuzzSproutFFWDG

Dr. Dawn DeLavallade is a physician and author on a fierce mission to introduce America to the Female Breadwinner- the newest category of the modern woman.  With more than 30% of U.S. households having a woman as the primary earner, Dr. Dawn forces society to have gritty conversations about how higher-earning women are affecting today’s relationships.  Dr. Dawn is the Champion for Female Breadwinners, committed to pulling back the curtains on a new normal that is reshaping romance in an effort to heal.  As a medical doctor with over 10 years of experience as the primary earner, Dawn is a go-to expert on modern relationships. She has produced more books than any author on the Female Breadwinner phenomenon. Her most recent book is entitled “How To Find, Keep, And Win At Love When You Earn More Than Him”. Boss Ladies can take their next first date one level up using Dr. Dawn free guide at .   Dr. Dawn knows first-hand that these relationships can be a struggle for some couples. While married to a teacher, she published her first book called, “She Makes More-Inside The Minds of Female Breadwinners” as a catharsis to ease her own internal storm as the primary earner. After her marriage of 14 years failed, partly because of her breadwinner status, she published her second book entitled “What High-Earning Women Need To Know About Divorce”. Dr. DeLavallade has contributed her fiery expertise to several media favorites including Cosmopolitan, Black Enterprise, Huffington Post, Essence, T.D. Jakes Show, New York Post, and National Urban League. Dawn has hosted interviews, focus groups, video series, and online trainings to support women who identify as primary earners. Get her complimentary guide called “Top Ten Things Female Breadwinners Need To Know About Relationships” at .  Dr. Dawn has begun creating a sisterhood for higher-earning women after launching her groundbreaking, multi-city event for Female Breadwinners called “Inside His Mind” Female Breadwinner Mixer- coming soon to a city near you! Dr. Dawn’s passion is to help relationships containing a Female Breadwinner to survive and thrive!   ______________________________________________________________________   *********Great News*************   Podcasts from the Podcasting Launch Course are starting to come out! The amazing women in the course have created incredible content and shows that are pure fire! Check out the two shows that are currently out. Show them some love by subscribing, leaving a 5-star rating, sharing, and leaving a positive comment.    The Single Well Podcast (Formerly Pivot & Bloom)    The Drama-Free Workplace with Patti Perez  Stay tuned for more shows to come...   ______________________________________________________________________   Are you interested in being a part of the next class of the podcasting launch course? The waiting list is filling up fast. Sign up today!      Are you too busy to participate in a facilitated course but still want to get your show started? The Podcast in a Box is for you! You provide the audio for your first 5 five shows to launch with a bang, we do the REST.      Get off the fear fence today. Your tribe is waiting to hear your voice!   ______________________________________________________________________ ******* Affiliate Links******** Podcasting Media Hosts Libsyn - get the first month free, use DRG BuzzSprout - get a $20 Amazon gift card with your subscription sign up - https://bit.ly/BuzzSproutFFWDG

Do you know a woman of color in medicine? If you do, you need to tell her about or get her registered for the Thrive2G conference. In this episode of the podcast, conference creators, Dr. Yashika Dooley-Chang and Marsha Caton Ph.D. chat about the fear surrounding creating a conference around something that you are passionate about. Dr. Dooley-Chang is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn, Fellowship trained Urogynecologist, and Certified Life Coach for Physician Women of Color. Her current initiatives include helping women of color overcome barriers and prevent the emotional and physical burnout and isolation that many experience in medicine.  Marsha Caton Ph.D. has a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and has built her career in drug development having worked for some of the largest and most well-known Pharmaceutical Companies in the industry. Her professional interests include highlighting the importance of clinical research in discovering cures for debilitating diseases, particularly for patients with cancer. She is also very passionate about exposing girls to the biomedical sciences at an early age. She co-founded Thrive2G with Dr. Dooley-Chang. #womenofcolor #womenofcolorinmedicine #womeninmedicine #womensconference    ___________________________________________________________________ *********Great News************* Podcasts from the Podcasting Launch Course are starting to come out! The amazing women in the course have created incredible content and shows that are pure fire! Check out the two shows that are currently out. Show them some love by subscribing, leaving a 5-star rating, sharing, and leaving a positive comment.    The Single Well Podcast (Formerly Pivot & Bloom)    The Drama-Free Workplace with Patti Perez Stay tuned for more shows to come... ______________________________________________________________________ Are you interested in being a part of the next class of the podcasting launch course? The waiting list is filling up fast. Sign up today! Are you too busy to participate in a facilitated course but still want to get your show started? The Podcast in a Box is for you! You provide the audio for your first 5 five shows to launch with a bang, we do the REST.  Get off the fear fence today. Your tribe is waiting to hear your voice! ______________________________________________________________________ ******* Affiliate Links******** Podcasting Media Hosts Libsyn - get the first month free, use DRG BuzzSprout - get a $20 Amazon gift card with your subscription sign up - https://bit.ly/BuzzSproutFFWDG

“I don’t let fear ride in the front seat with me anymore” - Dr. Milene Argo Dr. Milene Argo is a wife and mother of 2 boys living in Athens, Ga.  She is a practicing Internist for the last 19 years.   After jumping hurdle after hurdle to achieving her doctoring dreams, she found disillusionment at the end of all her schooling. She felt like being punched in the stomach. All-day long, she was racing the clock.  She changed practices 4 times in search of greener pastures. Her quest to lose weight helped her find the answer to transform her relationship with food, with herself, and with her work.  Coaching is her superpower to creating her best life.  ______________________________________________________________________ ***Breaking News*** The podcasting launch course is wrapping up and there are several amazing shows that being released from as a result of it.  This week, with Dr. Kamilah released.   Next week, Patti Perez’s show with Patti Perez debuts. Check these shows out, listen, subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and leave a positive comment.  ______________________________________________________________________ Are you thinking about joining in on the next class of the podcasting launch course?  Excellent. Go ahead and so that you can join in on the fun and get your voice heard by your tribe through podcasting.  Are you looking to get your voice heard by your tribe? Are you sitting on the fear fence, not knowing where to start in getting your podcast up and running? If this is you, then go to and get set up to win. 5 episodes to launch your show, all you provide is the audio, my team and I do all the rest. Done-For-You Podcasting services for busy professionals like you who want to get their podcasts started and maintained.  ______________________________________________________________________ Looking for a home for your podcast? Try Libsyn. Fearless Freedom with Dr. G is a Libsyn affiliate which means that you can use the code DRG at checkout on Libsyn.com and save while supporting this podcast at the same time.

After hanging out his shingle in a small town on the Pickney Bend of the Missouri River in 1994, Dr. Tom Davis MD FAAFP and his partners leveraged one of the country’s first total-risk Medicare Advantage contracts into a regional health system which they eventually sold for $132m. After four years as an employed physician, Dr. Davis transitioned into a second career of helping patients by helping clinicians improve their personal and professional lives. Medicare Advantage. Clinician burnout. Telemedicine. Cash-pay healthcare. For more than a decade, Dr. Davis has leveraged his uncanny ability to recognize disruptive healthcare trends early for the betterment of his clients and the patients they serve. When not engaging through his many internet platforms, he travels the country in his RV with his spouse Mindy and their two Goldens, Bennett and Crinkles speaking, writing, consulting, and even doing some telemedicine beachside, a living example that clinicians can lead lives of fulfillment and joy.

Spontaneity is the spice of life. This episode was recorded live on the Fearless Freedom with Dr. G Facekbook page. How did introspection and personal development lead to starting the podcast? Listen to hear the story. F in fear can represent facilitating recognition of fear.  In facing my fear of public speaking, the podcast was just the beginning. So many doors open up when you put yourself out there and dare to do something scary. When you step outside of the zone of comfort, tremendous growth happens.  Sweaty palms, ridiculous rainstorms, and negative mental audiograms on instant replay can be converted to fuel for bossing up.  You asked for it. I am stepping out of my comfort zone to provide it for you. I launched the new done-for-you podcasting service last week! If you missed the masterclass, check it out at _____________________________________ Celebrating milestones!!!!! Thank you for all of your support, Fearless Freedom Tribe!!! We have hit and have now surpassed the 10,000 unique downloads!!! ____________________________________ Are you looking to get your voice heard by your tribe? Are you sitting on the fear fence, not knowing where to start in getting your podcast up and running? If this is you, then go to  and REGISTER NOW for my FREE podcasting masterclass.  Done-For-You Podcasting services for busy professionals like you who want to get their podcasts started and maintained.  ______________________________________________________________________ Looking for a home for your podcast? Try Libsyn. Fearless Freedom with Dr. G is a Libsyn affiliate which means that you can use the code DRG at checkout on Libsyn.com and save while supporting this podcast at the same time.

You never know the path that life will take you. When we open up to opportunity, life brings many gifts. Two Jamaican female physician podcasters sit and chat about fear, facing fear, and making a difference. is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician in Minnesota who completed her residency training at the Mayo Clinic and received her medical degree from Meharry Medical College. She is committed to improving the health of our generation, both locally and globally, through the promotion and practice of primary care and preventative medicine. Recognizing the power of media to deliver relevant and timely health messages, she has published with as a Medical Journalism Intern and is currently the host of the podcast . ______________________________________________________________________ Are you looking to get your voice heard by your tribe? Are you sitting on the fear fence, not knowing where to start in getting your podcast up and running? If this is you, then go to and REGISTER NOW for my FREE podcasting masterclass.  Launching this week: Done-For-You Podcasting services for busy professionals like you who want to get their podcasts started and maintained.  ______________________________________________________________________ Looking for a home for your podcast? Try Libsyn. Fearless Freedom with Dr. G is a Libsyn affiliate which means that you can use the code DRG at checkout on Libsyn.com and save while supporting this podcast at the same time.

With everything that is happening right now, with the awakening of the sleeping giant that is institutional racism, we cannot be silent. It is imperative to speak up. To support anti-racist organizations. To listen and educate ourselves actively.  There is a lot to unpack from the egregious scene that symbolizes the sum of so many acts to undermine and destroy 15% of this country's population.  I applaud the medical professional organizations that put out statements about the intolerable nature of these events and the presence of institutional racism in the house of medicine. Racism is indeed a public health problem.  We have to do better. What kind of country are we leaving for our children? There are many racial equity organizations but here are a few: ___________________________________________________________________ Thank you to all of you in the Fearless Freedom Tribe for sharing the podcast, leaving a 5-star rating, subscribing to, and leaving a positive comment on your listening platforms. I do appreciate all of your support! I got a chance to share some of your comments on this episode. _____________________________________________________________________ Are you looking for a way to speak to your tribe and amplify your brand? You should get your podcast up and running. You missed this class of the Podcasting Launch course but you can still watch the Podcasting Masterclass here: podcastinglaunch.com _____________________________________________________________________ Looking for a home for your podcast? Try Libsyn. Fearless Freedom with Dr. G is a Libsyn affiliate which means that you can use the code DRG at checkout on Libsyn.com and save while supporting this podcast at the same time.