Your Health is Lit

Donna's baaaaccck! We're so happy to have the full squad for this week's episode as we discuss our lit news topics: How does Kim Porter's death change what black women need to know about taking care of themselves? Would you go across the border to have cosmetic surgery done? We discuss two incidences of domestic violence against black women in the news this week and give diabetics 10 tips to survive the holiday season. You know it's going to be LIT!

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Join us this week as we introduce our newest contributor, Ms. Tiffany Flowers, LMHC! This week we discuss how Sharla recently saw the movie Get Out for the first time and how it has her triggered! We discuss JUUL and their efforts to go stealth and decrease attention after being sought after by the FDA and how your aches and pains may just be related to your emotional stressors. We give caregivers 8 tips on how to help yourself and loved one after a diabetes diagnosis, and Tiffany let's us in on the four Cs that will change the way you think! Join us now for this week's episode of YHIL!

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Join us this week as we discuss how the American Academy of Pediatrics has taken a stand against spanking. Why aren't physicians telling mothers that breast feeding can decrease breast cancer risk? How often should you get screened for colon cancer? We dive deep into diabetes education and give you some insight to finding out if you are prediabetic. Have you gotten your HbgA1C checked? We discuss some MAJOR health wins and Sharla discusses an up close and personal experience on why we advocate so hard about mental health in our community!

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Do you spank your children? Why or why not? What methods of discipline do you prefer?

Did your OBGYN discuss that breast feeding can reduce the risk of breast cancer?

What health wins have you had this week?

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As we close out the month of October and Domestic Violence Awareness month, we speak to Sophia Strother, MBA regarding Learning to Exhale after domestic violence. Her program has been used nationwide to help not only victims but to address abusers as well. We discuss toxic relationships, living in your truth, and how the mind builds and the mouth disrupts! Get your pen and paper out you're going to want to take notes!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Join us as we discuss this hot topic with one of our favorite contributors Yves C Brown! We would love to hear you guys chime in!

If you’re a survivor who’s ready to find help or leave your abuser, you can find a trained domestic violence advocate near you by entering your ZIP code on the Domestic Shelters Help page. If you are unable to find a helpful advocate in your area, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, or chat online with someone 24/7 from a safe computer.

Would you like to work with Yves? Unapologetically Thriving is helping women recover from toxic relationships. Find out more information at www.yvescbrown.com

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a brain and motor disorder that effects thousands across the world. We discuss this disease with Edward Penn, Founder of the I Am Somebody Foundation, who teaches children with special needs how to remove the dis and focus on their abilities. Why is this so awesome? Ed lives with CP and inspires us in this amazing YHIL Session!

Your mouth is important? Did you know that October is Oral Care Awareness month? We have on Tiffany Grant, RDH who explains why our mouths are so important!

Surprise! We are so excited that we were able to have Kimberly N Williams come on for a YHIL session on breast cancer awareness. This talk is very personal on so many levels! We know the facts, but what happens after the diagnosis? What things does this survivor want you to know? Kim shares it all and gives the story of her surprise proposal at the Susan G. Komen walk. Sharla also speaks on the impact that breast cancer has left on her and her family with the recent passing of her grandmother.

Join us as we speak with Dr. Tomia Austin, Executive Director of the As One Foundation, who specializes in the education of those with sickle cell and sickle cell trait. We discuss the ins and outs of this disease and also discuss how the community can better support our SCD warriors.

It's officially Self Care Sunday! Thank you Yves C Brown for discussing this topic with us. What have you done to take care of yourself lately....

1. Prayer

2. Reading

3. Listen to Music

4. Walk in the Park

5. Visit the Local Library

Stress it literally KILLING US! How are you caring for yourself this Sunday?

We will posting self care tips every Sunday morning. Feel free to share.

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