Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. We have reached the final episode in the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, but trust me, the conversations around this topic will continue. Women’s Health is near and dear to my heart.  

On today’s episode, I brought in a healthcare professional and subject matter expert to wrap up our final episode and to speak on the topic of fibroids, hysterectomy and menopause from a clinical standpoint.  Today’s guest is Nicole Gyamfi.  She’s a lifelong New Jersey resident and a registered nurse for close to 20 years. She has held various roles in her professional career as a nurse, ranging from direct patient care to leadership in the private and public sector.  Currently, Nicole is working in the public sector for the State of New Jersey overseeing COVID-19 operations. Since witnessing firsthand the impact COVID-19 had on the community’s mental health with an increase in people demonstrating symptoms of anxiety and depression and an increase in substance use and abuse, it sparked Nicole’s interest to pursue an advanced nursing degree in Psychiatry with a goal to provide affordable mental health services to economically disadvantaged populations living with chronic health conditions. 

This episode is filled with great information and helpful tips, so be prepared to take a mental note of what’s being shared or write actual notes as we will provide questions you can ask your gynecologist at your next medical appointment.  

My hopes and prayers are that these Women’s Health Series episodes were helpful and that you gain insight and share the content of these episodes with the women in your life.

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. We are two episodes away from completing the Women’s Reproductive Health Series. Today, I am talking with Susan Pinnock. She’s a wife and mother.  She is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resource Mgmt. Susan has worked in healthcare for 20+ years in various roles. This past work experience has helped her tremendously in communicating her health concerns to her healthcare provider and weighing her options betweens fibroid removal surgery versus having a hysterectomy. Susan wants to encourage women don’t wait to see a doctor if you are having heavy menstrual cycles. Enjoy the episode.

Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. I’m back again with another episode for the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, and today I am talking with Bridgette Davis. In this episode, Lakange shares her experience with heavy menstrual cycles from fibroids which lead her to having a partial hysterectomy. This is another short, but informative episode.  Enjoy

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. I’m back again with another episode for the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, and today I am talking with Lakenge Dowell Haynes. She is a Mom of 2 and Grandmother of 1. In this episode, Lakange shares her experience with uterus cysts that caused her to need a hysterectomy before the age of 30. She wants to encourage women to pay close attention to their gynecological health and to listen to their bodies just a little more.  Enjoy the episodes.

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. I’m back again with another episode for the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, and today I am talking with Jasmine. She’s a Kindergarten Special Education Teacher. In this episode, Jasmine shares her experience with fibroids while pregnant. She wants to encourage women to seek medical advice if you are experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding and pain each month with your cycle. Enjoy the episodes.

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. Back again with another episode for the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, and today I am talking with Kachana Wilder. She’s a Wife, Mom of 2 boys and 1 girl, grandmother to twins and the Director of Payroll and Benefits for the New York Jets. In this episode, Kachana shares her experience with fibroid that led her to have a hysterectomy and begin the stage of menopause. She wants to encourage women to always go for a second opinion and to not be ashamed to share your experience. Enjoy the episodes.

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. This episode is part of the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, and today I am talking with Lavelle Williamson. She’s a Wife, Mom, and HR Coordinator for a non-profit organization. In this episode, Lavelle shares her experience with fibroid that led her to have a hysterectomy. She wants to encourage women to listen to their bodies and always get a second or third opinion. Enjoy the episodes.

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. This episode is part of the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, and today I am talking with Janette Hall. She’s a medical assistant, mother of 4 and grandma to many (as she puts it). Janette shares her experience with fibroid that led her to need a hysterectomy which immediately put her into menopause. Enjoy the episode.

Hey Y’all! We are back with Season 3 of Why Wait til Monday podcast.  This episode is an introduction to an 8-part series for Season 3. I had the opportunity to sit with 8 beautiful women and had a transparent discussion about fibroids, menopause and hysterectomy. Throughout the recorded series you will hear about my personal experience in these areas too. 
If you would like to receive a PDF of the questions to ask your gynecologist about fibroids, please email [email protected].

Welcome Back to Why Wait til Monday. I am your host Nichol Shabazz.  On today’s episode, I am talking with Shavita Nicole Perry.  She is a Wife to her “Suitable One” Derrick Perry and Mother to Dehstin & Dhamir. She holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Farleigh Dickinson University and works in Higher Education as a Professor and Counselor.  Shavita is a thriving entrepreneur who is very well known for her Make-up Artistry, where she goes by the name “Shavita J”. She is also the founder of Inner Transformation LLC where she speaks to young girls and ladies about Self-love, Self-image, healthy decisions, the goodness of God and Faith.  Shavita is very enthused about the relationship she has with God, and in this discussion, we talk about how her belief, in the strength of prayer and developing a relationship with God brought her through life’s tough times.

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