Harmonize Your Life: Conversation on Self-Care for Women of Color

Kelly N. Wood, MD is an internal medicine physician, board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Through a multi-dimensional platform that addresses the mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Kelly gives expert health and wellness advice through her speaking engagements, media appearances, Facebook show, and personal blog at www.drkellywoodmd.com. Join me and Dr. Kelly Wood in a conversation about thyroid diseases and the importance of self-care in maintaining a healthy thyroid. 

Tracy Barbee is Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist, Certified Integrative Medicine Provider, owner and founder of the Fountain of Hope Counseling Center in Chesapeake, VA. Join me and Tracy in a revolutionary conversation regarding the impact food can have on your mood and overall mental health. 

Michael & Teena Gamble are the operators of CLI Media and New Media Direct, a media buying and digital marketing agency. Teena is a fashion stylist, life coach, social skills and relationship coach. They have been married for 31 years with a passion for helping couples navigate the landscape of marriage. The Gambles are often sought to facilitate marriage workshops and conference speaking. Listen as they share on the value of self-care, managing the stressors of caregiving, cancer treatment, and the importance of nutrition and holistic living.

Join me in conversation with Bishop Michael & Dr. Tanda Canion, Pastors of Assembly of Truth Ministries in Atlanta, GA discussing the importance of health, wellness and self-care in marriage. Listen as the Canions candidly share from their real life experiences and how they are currently supporting one another and overcoming the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual effects of Covid-19.

Join me and Bishop Johnathan Alvarado in conversation with Dr. Calvin Ellison, Author, Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Nutritional Consultant discussing the natural laws of wellness, holistic living and self-care practices that improve the health and wellness of men. 

How is your sleep? Are you finding it difficult to sleep? Did you know 1 out of 4 women will experience insomnia in their lifetime?  Janine Batie-Gray, PharmD, specializes on health disparities in the African American community and Sleep Disorders. Listen as she educates us on the importance of sleep, how to recognize and remove distractions that negatively impact sleep, relaxation tips and strategies for improving sleep, when and how to communicate with health providers regarding sleep studies and medical treatments.

Michele Patton Johnson is a Certified Life Coach & Certified Image Consultant and the CEO of In Our Image Coaching & Consulting, LLC. Combining the discipline of her 20 year military background, and the powerful story of her personal transformation, she equips her clients with the courage to dig deep to find their inner confidence. Listen as Michele shares the concept of being a "dressed-up mess" and how she came to love herself from the inside out.

What is Maternal mortality? What are the key issues for Black women and why are we dying at alarming rates? Listen as Linda Goler Blount, President of The Black Women's Health Imperative discusses maternal health disparities in the US, self-care for mothers and the need for policy changes regarding maternal mortality.

Nafeesha Frost-Bailey is a motivated Wellness Professional, Health and Physical Educator, Strength/Conditioning Coach, Teacher of the Year in Richmond County, Georgia Schools for Physical Education and Sports Leadership. She is owner of "The Health Dealer" promoting fitness and wellness solutions that encourages people to find balance and produce the highest version of self. Be inspired as she shares how to integrate fitness and self-care routines into our family and professional lives.