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Black maternal death rates are alarmingly high and rising. Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie is one of the latest victims of this epidemic. Racial bias is endemic to the American healthcare system. Learn the historical roots (from slavery) of medical racism in the United States. We will also discuss how Black women can protect themselves within the medical system and in the doctor's office. This show is designed to empower Black women to protect their health and to experience the safe and loving birthing experience of their dreams.

Warning: This show discusses maternal death experiences and the in utero death of an unborn baby. This can trigger difficult emotions and memories. Please listen with caution and take self-care steps to protect your mental health.

Black people have been celebrating this holiday for more than a century. Barbecues, speeches, music, community, and sweet potato pies are the hallmarks of Juneteenth celebrations. This important holiday has gone virtually unnoticed and ignored by white Americans. In 2021, President Biden signed the bill making Juneteenth into a federal holiday. Will white people appropriate this holiday? Will Juneteenth lose its importance and relevance? Will America recognize its unfulfilled promises to Black Americans? In this Real Talk, Elder Mel, Ben, and Ama-Robin discuss how they celebrate Juneteenth and how voting rights, police reform, and reparations are the next logical steps toward real emancipation and equality. Join us for this uncommon. conversation!

Bonus: Melinda Doolittle will sing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" at the end of the show. Please join us and stand for our anthem.

Three years ago, I had an encounter with a racist at the movie theater. The racist white accuser attempted to have my family kicked out of the movie theatre and possibly arrested. We had done nothing wrong. Yes, it happens! I know that white accusers are often believed over Black people. The white supremacist system supports this practice. Not this time! My family was lucky. I was saved by a "secret weapon" who believed me and helped my family to go home safely. No firearms were involved.

Warning: The details in this show bring up difficult or painful memories of racist aggression. Please listen with caution.

I had a racist encounter in a movie theater--three years ago. I suffered from insomnia, headaches, and anxiety for three years following the encounter. These were symptoms of racial trauma. With help, I learned how to heal from the trauma. These are the steps that I took to stop reliving the incident and start feeling empowered over my life. Racism is real. The feelings are real. #BelieveBlackPeople

Warning: The information in this podcast can trigger difficult emotions. Please listen with caution.

All American holidays ain't white! Kwanzaa. Juneteenth. Harriet Tubman Day. Black holidays are real and important. They remember the contributions, struggles, and victories of Black people in America and around the world. Yet we are encouraged to celebrate the "white" American or "white-approved" holidays like July 4th and Columbus Day.

It's time to decolonize our holidays!

We can focus on holidays that honor Black history and culture. Many people are unfamiliar with these special days. This podcast discusses some of the more famous days and a few lesser-known days. These holidays are inspirational, educational, and reflective--all at the same time. Get ready to celebrate and commemorate!

Trauma is a universal human experience. It is also a personal experience affected by culture and background. Today we discuss Black trauma--both individual and collective trauma. In this show, Theopia Jackson, Ph.D., from the Association of Black Psychologists discusses the reality of Black trauma, how it appears differently in adults and children, and how it is passed through generations. Dr. Jackson also discusses how to manage and heal from trauma through culture, community, spirituality, and positive emotional engagement.

Special: This show ends with Dr. Jackson guiding us through a culture-focused meditation on healing. Join us for the special podcast show. Enlightenment guaranteed!

This is the second (final) part of our Black-centered psychology series.

The myth of colorblind Western-based psychology is persistent and problematic. Western-based psychology often does not address the mental health needs of Black and Brown people.  It does not consider different cultural backgrounds and culturally-based behaviors or outlooks. Instead, it pathologizes them! This leads to misdiagnosis and mistreatment.

A Black-centered (or multicultural) approach to psychology has proven to be helpful, responsive, and inclusive. Culture. Family. Ancestors. Spirituality. The Elders. Community. These are important in Black culture and in Black Psychology.  The Espresso Talk Today team (led by Hans Hyppolite) is joined by Theopia Jackson, Ph.D., former President of the Association of Black Psychologists to discuss this culture-based form of psychology.  Asante Sana!

Black Wall Street. HBCUs. Black Panther Party. Black churches. The Black community has always been a powerful presence in America.  Some communities are politically powerful. Others have a strong economic base. Still, others are culturally vibrant spaces.  Yet America has not always welcomed or supported these communities--quite the opposite in fact. Why are Black communities so important? Why have they been attacked? The Espresso Talk Today team answers these questions and more.  Join us for this Black empowerment podcast show. 

Today, we've got amazing excerpts from the amazing Black health experts who have appeared on the Espresso Talk Today show!  This is your opportunity to hear some of the best discussions, explanations, research, and opinions from experts on Black health! Professor Deirdre Cooper Owens discusses medical racism.  Professor William A. Smith discusses Racial Battle Fatigue.  These are some of the best excerpts from experts in the field.

Deirdre Cooper Owens, Ph.D. on the effects of medical racism and bias.

• Intro at 3:00.
• Show at 5:40

Medical Racism Podcast Show

William A. Smith, Ph.D. on the physiological effects of Racial Battle Fatigue.

• Intro at 21:30.
• Show at 23:30

Racial Battle Fatigue Podcast Show

Racial health disparities persist in the United States. How do they appear? What do they look like? What effects do they have?  The Espresso Talk Today team is joined by Gregory Hall, M.D. to discuss the prevalence and importance of racial health disparities. Dr. Hall gets real about the chronic health problems that exist in the Black community and debunks the myth that "poverty is the problem."  He also discusses how we can improve our health literacy and health outcomes. This uncommon conversation is part of our April Black Health series. Get ready to be shocked by the data on health disparities and to learn what you can do to improve your health.  We have the power! 

Book: Patient-centered Clinical Care for African Americans

https://drgreghall.com

Better Black Health Podcast