Confessions of Melanated Docs

Dr. Keisha Butler and Dr. Catrina Johnson
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Confessions of Melanated Docs Podcast

Here, we have candid conversations and open discussions about what it means to be a Melanated Doctor or Doctor of color. The purpose of this podcast is to encourage healthcare professionals to be their true and authentic selves. Additionally, we want to motivate aspiring Melanated Doctors. This podcast will give you the inside scoop on our lives and experiences. We want to divulge the trials and tribulations, the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows and everything in between. We are your melanated docs. Take this journey with us!

  1. New Chapter: Motherhood

    17 MAY

    New Chapter: Motherhood

    Hey! This week we chat with Dr. Keisha about her next chapter in life. Being a new mom of twins can be streessful to say the least. Take a listen to hear how she is overcoming new challenges in this new chapter of life.

    41 min
  2. Eating Right with a Registered Dietician

    3 MAY

    Eating Right with a Registered Dietician

    Let's be real, eathing healthy can be challenging. Many of us have the best intentions to eat right and to be healthy and fit.  But,  junk food calls our names. We chat it up with Stephanie Rice, RD to discuss some of these problems. As a registered dietician, she teaches us about healthy eating habits and ways to make better choices. Also Chronic illnesses can play a huge role in influencing what we eat, especially if we want to live longer. Sometimes we have to modify our food choices secondary to various illnesses. Stephanie speaks with us on how we can still enjoy life eating foods we enjoy while being cognizant of illnesses and watching our weight.

    52 min
  3. Episode 13: Get A Passport and Use It

    07/12/2023

    Episode 13: Get A Passport and Use It

    In this episode of Confessions of Melanated Docs, we chat with Yvette who is the owner of Purpose Travel Group. We discuss traveling while black and places that melanated individuals should visit. We also discuss her initiative with her foundation "Assisting Kids in African Villages". Please tune in and learn helpful traveling tips and how you can book amazing trips curated for the melanated experience.

    47 min
  4. Being More Than A Melanated Doc While Nurturing The Black Family Unit

    24/10/2023

    Being More Than A Melanated Doc While Nurturing The Black Family Unit

    In this episode we talk with Dr. Megan Thomas about being a boss and having a blended family. She gets real about her life and how she manages it all. She is an inspiration to those who don’t take the traditional path and blazes their own. Her story is a great example of hard work and perseverance. You do not want to miss this episode! Please listen and tell us what you think.

    56 min
  5. Sex, Dating and Being in the Cookie Jar

    31/03/2023

    Sex, Dating and Being in the Cookie Jar

    This week we sat down with  Dr. Natasha Pyfrom as we discussed sex, dating and many things in between. Dr. Pyfrom is currently practicing as a Family Medicine Physician. In this episode, she gives us  invaluable wisdom, lessons learned and several pearls for everyday life. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. Everything is up for discussion. Tune in and let us know what you think.

    56 min
  6. Being A Boss, Melanated Motherhood And The Evolving Family Structure

    20/02/2023

    Being A Boss, Melanated Motherhood And The Evolving Family Structure

    Hey y'all hey! We are back for the new year. We can’t wait to share our new experiences with everyone. On this episode of “Confessions of Melanated Docs” we talk with Dr. Morgan Price about motherhood, family structure, and being a young professional. Family structure can look different for many individuals especially now. On this episode, we  have an honest discussion about how Dr. Price navigates this new era in her life all while being a Boss! Please listen and let us know what you think.     01:41 Introduction of Dr. Morgan Price  04:28 Why did Dr. Price decide to become a dentist and who helped sparked the interest  06:56 How is dentistry different from her early exposure vs. now being a dentist   09:11 What Surprised her the most about dentistry  09:40 Leadership roles as a dentist  10:48 Being in leadership while being young and melanated  12:30 Roadblocks while being in a leadership position  14:22 Will sexism and ageism ever change?  16:46 Ageism dissected  18:30 Being a new Mom as a professional  19:17 Fed is Best  20:51 Mommy Guilty and managing body changes  23:00 Cabbages and breasts  24:25 Waiting to become a mother  26:37 Do you loose a part of yourself to become a mother?  28:12 Being a single mom  30:15 Single mothers by choice  34:19 Changes in the family structure  36:30 Navigating different roles in life  37:31 What would you rather?  43:47 What’s next to accomplish  46:07 Confession time

    55 min

  7. 20/09/2022

    Social Media + Mental Health + Being In Our Feelings

    Social Media has been very poignant to our lives in numerous ways over the years. It has allowed us to form connections that we didn’t know were possible and forge new communities. Please join us along with Camellia Green, a licensed mental health provider,  as we delve into the positive and negative impacts of social media. We will also discuss helpful tools to navigate social media.

    51 min

  8. 09/08/2022

    Honestly... Dr. Aniika Jackson-Smith

    “Honestly...” is a new segment of our podcast “Confessions of Melanated Docs”. Here we talk with other Melanated Docs about life, work, wellness, current events and more. This week our  Melanated Docs Spotlight is on  Dr. Aniika Jackson-Smith. Dr. Aniika Jackson-Smith is a native of New Orleans, LA.  She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1999.  In the years following graduation, she taught 7th grade science at Thurgood Marshall Middle School in New Orleans.  In the fall of 2002 Dr. Jackson matriculated at Creighton University Medical Center School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE.  She completed her studies at Creighton in 2006 earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree.  Upon graduation, she entered into a General Practice Residency at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry.  Dr. Jackson was among some of the first healthcare providers to return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.  Thus, providing a much needed service to the citizens returning to rebuild the city.   In 2008 Dr. Jackson-Smith relocated to Kansas City.  She enjoys treating patients and doing community outreach.  She is committed to providing quality care to underserved, underinsured and uninsured individuals.  As such, the majority of her 15 year career has been spent working in Federally Qualified Health Centers or similar institutions.  Over the years, she has mentored countless aspiring dental and medical professionals. You are also very likely to find her in school classrooms introducing students students to the dental profession and promoting HBCU’s. She loves talking to youth about her profession and her beloved XU! She currently serves at Deputy Dental Director at one of the largest health centers in Missouri. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who is passionate about improving the health outcomes of African-American infants and moms through breastfeeding advocacy and support. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 daughters, crafting and online “window” shopping.  She is the owner of Nia Rae’s Fine New Orleans Pecan Candy. She gets home to New Orleans as often as she can! Check out our conversation on our podcast in “Honestly…”!

    26 min
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Here, we have candid conversations and open discussions about what it means to be a Melanated Doctor or Doctor of color. The purpose of this podcast is to encourage healthcare professionals to be their true and authentic selves. Additionally, we want to motivate aspiring Melanated Doctors. This podcast will give you the inside scoop on our lives and experiences. We want to divulge the trials and tribulations, the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows and everything in between. We are your melanated docs. Take this journey with us!

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