The Black Doctors Speak Podcast

This year has been an endless cycle of adjusting to "new normals". Whether it's having to shelter-in-place, being displaced from a job, losing a loved one, or the strain of not being able to be around family and friends, the impact this year has had on the mental health of people is not to be taken lightly. So, how do we cope during this unprecedented pandemic?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, a Board Certified Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist, and Wellness Strategist, as they offer you the tools you need to assess and manage your mental health during these trying times.

For helpful resources, including a self-help calendar, please go to: https://mailchi.mp/aawellnessproject/selfcare-calendar

Sports are an international commonality, transcending culture, class, and creed. From playing out in the yard, to school teams and travel leagues, more and more children are enjoying active extracurricular activities. But, as the drive to be the best is fueling "pro-like" programs in youth leagues, are we really doing what's best for our children's health?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Warren Strudwick, an Orthopedic and Sports Specialist and former team physician for the Oakland Raiders, as they look at the impact that playing sports has on young people.

Later in the program, Dr. Rahn Kennedy Bailey, an author, and Chief Medical Officer of The Kedren Community Health Center drops by to discuss his new book: Intimate Partner Violence.

African American culture and healthcare have always seemed to be conflicting terms. We've seen our communities have their insurance coverage stripped away, implicit-biases in primary physician care, and healthcare companies continue to raise their prices－with the burden being felt most by communities of color. But, with a new administration that is promising action, have we finally reached the turning point?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Mark Smith, a board-certified Internist and Former President & Chief Executive Officer Alumnus of the California Health Care Foundation, as they explore what the future of healthcare looks like for our people.

With everything that has been happening in our country and our lives, it has been easy for many to overlook the importance of health and wellness. While we all feel like we are trying to balance a multitude of tasks and responsibilities, we must all take a moment and ask: How do we take better care of ourselves?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Jamil Frazier, an author, speaker, and CEO of Think Life is Different, as they offer you life-changing health and wellness tips, as well as the tools you need to get motivated.

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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Although this can impact anyone, Black women have among the highest rates of miscarriage and baby loss. While socio-economic issues, implicit bias, and health equity are major factors, the real question is: How do we heal once it has happened?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey, a Health Services Consultant and Founder of Healthy Aims for Little Ones and Families, as they take you through their personal experiences and the tools they used to cope.

For a downloadable resource on pregnancy loss and infant loss visit www.aawellnessproject.org

Your health is your most important asset and it needs to be protected. However, many of us go into the healthcare system ill-equipped for the potential challenges and hurdles that can be faced. So, how do you take charge of your health?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Glenda F. Newell, a Board Certified physician in Internal Medicine, and co-author of the book, "Focus on Your Best Health: Smart Guide to the Health Care You Deserve," as they give you the tools you need to succeed.

Your feet are your body's natural form of transportation but, much like a car, they require the right features and maintenance to keep them running smoothly. As a majority of people deal with some type of foot problem, what steps can be taken to not only treat but also prevent many of the more common ones?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Michael DiGiacomo, a Podiatrist and a former pro sports consultant, as they offer can't miss information to keep you on your feet and healthy!

At a time where racial, social, and political divides are sweeping our country, a bastion of hope is just 33 days away: Election Day. African Americans are considered one of the most important voting groups, yet it's been easy to feel like the system hasn't always done right by us. So why should we show up and what's on the ballot for our community?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Oliver Brooks, a past President of the National Medical Association, as they examine the potential impact of the upcoming election on our health and our people.

Air is necessary for life, but social, economic, and racial factors impact not only the quality of the air we breathe but also our bodies' ability to do so. As African Americans and other people of color are often more susceptible to diseases that limit our ability to breathe properly, how is it possible for our community to ever "take a deep breath," especially given our current health crisis?

Dr. Lenoir is joined by Dr. LeRoy Graham, a Pediatric Pulmonary Specialist and Founder of Not One More Life as they breakdown asthma and its relation to our current pandemic.

You become a doctor because you have an unwavering desire to help and heal. You go through years of schooling, work long hours, and take late-night emergency calls﹣all with the intention of saving others. But, what happens when the doctor becomes the one that suddenly needs treatment?

Dr. Lenoir is joined by Dr. Mack Roach III, a Professor of Radiation Oncology and Urology at the University of California San Francisco, and Urology Specialist Dr. Dawud O. Lankford as they give us a behind the scenes look at his diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.