In this final episode of Season 1 we give you an inside look into our “why”. Why did we choose our respective medical specialties (or did they choose us)?What has shaped us into the doctors we are today? We hope you will reflect on YOUR purpose and that you are living your life authentically, in pursuit of your dreams. It’s never too late to live in your purpose! Be sure to subscribe so you are the first to hear about Season 2! We’d also appreciate it if you would rate and review our podcast.

In this episode, The Real Rx cohosts were thrilled to have as their special guest Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, a board-certified physician and the nation’s leading expert on obesity.

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. Did you know that more than one million people are affected by an eye injury every year? Accidental eye injury is one of the leading causes of visual impairment in the U.S. Most importantly, 90% of eye injuries could have been prevented if the individuals had been wearing protective eyewear. Dr. Anika shared some of the injuries she’s seen and shocked us all when she revealed one of the most dangerous rooms in our homes! Be sure to check out her book, The Handbook of Eye Emergencies: Your At Home Guide to Common Eye Issues: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733193901/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H4MLDbM52CBDM. To see an ophthalmologist (for non-emergencies) from the comfort of your home, go to www.eyemergencymd.com.

On this 21st episode (we’re legal, y’all!) we discuss our side hustles. Find out more about what the ladies of The Real Rx are up to outside of the walls of the exam room and hospital.

In this episode, we talk with our very special guest, Dr. Nzinga Harrison, about the opioid epidemic plaguing America. Dr. Harrison is a psychiatrist specializing in substance use/abuse and the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Eleanor Health, an integrated, evidence-based outpatient program for those with addiction and other psychiatric disorders. (Learn more at https://www.eleanorhealth.com). Dr. Harrison talks about the need to reframe addiction and the importance of compassion.

In this episode we demonstrate our commitment to keeping it real as we discuss (very candidly) our individual experiences with aging. The conversation got so juicy we had to include a warning at the beginning- parents this episode is rated PG-13+!

Vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes, has become popular over the last few years. While initially touted as a safe solution for chronic smokers to ditch the habit, we are now seeing a rapid rise in serious respiratory illnesses associated with vaping. As of today (9/5/19) over 200 individuals have been affected there have been two deaths. In this episode we talk about our own experiences with vaping, why you need to be concerned about your children, and how vaping may impact your health and well-being. As always, we do it with humor and candor!

This episode was recorded on Facebook Live with our special guest, Dr. Alauna, Trauma Psychiatrist. We discuss gun violence and mass shootings in America, our response to psychological trauma and so much more! Our minds were completely blown by the information shared and we’re sure yours will be also. Due to some “colorful language” the podcast audio has been edited so you can listen in the car with your babies. Please be sure to follow Dr. Alauna on social media. If you’d like more information about her upcoming event, The Trauma Cure, which will be held in Houston on 10/26/19, go to thetraumacure.eventbrite.com.

In this episode the lady docs of The Real Rx discuss the importance of self care. Self care not a gimmick and it’s not selfish. For more information and useful tips, get your copy of Dr. Felicia’s book “Fill Your Cup”: https://www.amazon.com/Fill-Your-Cup-Physicians-Masterfully-ebook/dp/B07N1SJBTG

It’s back to school season! We know parents are busy shopping for school supplies, but there are some other important things related to your child’s health and wellness that should be on your to-do list. We discuss tips for elementary through college students. Dr. Rochester has a fantastic resource for college students and their parents: Healthcare Navigation 101: A Guide for College-Bound Students (and Parents!), available on Amazon. (bit.ly/drnicolebook). *Bonus (from the Blooper reel): which cohost can’t wait for her kids to go back to school/daycare? LOL. Let us know on FB or IG!