African American Diabetes Podcast Show

Leon Rock, M. Ed.
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Ready to take control of your diabetes journey? Tune in to The African American Diabetes Podcast with Leon Rock! We offer practical advice, expert insights, and a supportive community tailored to the Black experience. Hear from leading Black healthcare professionals and researchers, learn how to navigate the healthcare system, and get inspired by stories of resilience. Using a Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) framework, we're empowering our community to break down barriers, debunk myths, and reclaim our health. Join the movement and start living a vibrant, fulfilling life—on your own terms. This isn't just a podcast, it's a movement. Let's rewrite the narrative together!

  1. Jul 17

    Power, Policy, & The People - A Conversation with Delegate Jennifer White Holland. and Deputy Delegate, Baby Ryleigh!

    Join host Leon Rock for an urgent, high-energy conversation with Maryland State Delegate Jennifer White Holland, and a special guest appearance by her 1-year-old "Deputy Delegate," Baby Ryleigh! In this powerful episode, we’re breaking down the hard-hitting legislative battles fighting to lower your healthcare costs. From expanding the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to cap skyrocketing prices on vital diabetes medications like Ozempic and Jardiance, to rewriting the public health playbook with expanded Medicaid coverage for obesity and chronic weight management, Delegate White Holland is tackling systemic health disparities head-on. Plus, she shares a deeply personal look into how navigating the healthcare system as a pregnant Black woman fuels her urgent mission to close prenatal care gaps and protect Black mothers from gestational diabetes complications. If you've ever felt ignored by the medical system, this is your blueprint for advocacy, policy, and taking back control of your health. Tune in now!

    Power, Policy, & The People - A Conversation with Delegate Jennifer White Holland. and Deputy Delegate, Baby Ryleigh!

  2. Jul 16

    Navigating Complex Care Spaces Through Individual and Family Advocacy

    You are your family’s best advocate, but how do you make sure you're actually heard in a complex medical system? Join host Leon Rock on the African American Diabetes Podcast for a deeply inspiring and necessary conversation with special guest Kyhla Desire, M.P.H. Together, they dive into "Navigating Complex Care Spaces Through Individual and Family Advocacy," sharing essential keys to bridging the gap between clinical spaces and real community needs. Tune in to learn how to protect your loved ones, advocate with confidence, and champion health equity from the inside out.

    Navigating Complex Care Spaces Through Individual and Family Advocacy

  3. Jul 2

    The Other America In Our Bloodstream

    Everyone loves the "Dream." But do you know the reality? In 1967, Dr. King walked onto Stanford’s campus and delivered "The Other America", a raw, searing takedown of economic inequality and systemic division that shook the room. It wasn't polite; it was revolutionary. But did this specific speech seal his fate? On this episode of the African American Diabetes Podcast, we are diving deep into the history, busting the myths, and revealing how Coretta Scott King made sure Stanford became the ultimate keeper of MLK’s legacy. #TheOtherAmerica #MLKLegacy #BlackHistoryUnfiltered #CorettaScottKing #LeonRock #AfricanAmericanDiabetesPodcast

    The Other America In Our Bloodstream

  4. Jun 18

    5 Researchers kicked out of the American Diabetes Conference. THE UNFILTERED TRUTH.

    5 Researchers kicked out of the American Diabetes Conference. THE UNFILTERED TRUTH: Reclaiming Our Health, Bypassing the Gatekeepers Are you tired of organizations that claim to fight for you while silencing the truth? From their segregationist origins in 1939 to their recent move of calling the police on scientists at their own conference, the American Diabetes Association has a long, unbroken DNA of excluding those they claim to serve. Join host Leon Rock as we bypass the establishment, expose the corporate-bought silence, and reclaim the science of our own survival. This is not just a podcast, it’s a movement to build a path for ourselves, by ourselves. Watch the podcast video below: https://canva.link/aslyt0edc6jt8gc #AADA #DiabetesTruth #HealthEquity #BlackDiabetics #EndTheSilence

    5 Researchers kicked out of the American Diabetes Conference. THE UNFILTERED TRUTH.

  5. Jun 4

    Real Talk on PAD, Diabetes, and Our Community

    Family, pull up a chair. If you or a loved one is living with Type 2 diabetes, this is the most important message you’ll hear all year. On the latest episode of the African American Diabetes Podcast, host Leon Rock is delivering a raw, unfiltered wake-up call about PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease). This silent killer clogs leg arteries, cuts off blood flow, and is quietly devastating our community. Leon is diving straight into the heavy reality of what happens when we ignore the signs: losing toes, feet, and entire legs. Don’t wait for a crisis. Protect your health, your limbs, and your family. Listen now. Hashtags #AfricanAmericanDiabetesPodcast #LeonRock #Type2Diabetes #PADAwareness

    Real Talk on PAD, Diabetes, and Our Community

  6. Season 2 Trailer

    Real Talk on PAD, Diabetes, and Our Community

    Family, pull up a chair. If you or a loved one is living with Type 2 diabetes, this is the most important message you’ll hear all year. On the latest episode of the African American Diabetes Podcast, host Leon Rock is delivering a raw, unfiltered wake-up call about PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease). This silent killer clogs leg arteries, cuts off blood flow, and is quietly devastating our community. Leon is diving straight into the heavy reality of what happens when we ignore the signs: losing toes, feet, and entire legs. Don’t wait for a crisis. Protect your health, your limbs, and your family. Listen now. Hashtags #AfricanAmericanDiabetesPodcast #LeonRock #Type2Diabetes #PADAwareness

    Real Talk on PAD, Diabetes, and Our Community

  7. May 20

    Title: The Truth About the A1C Test and Our Community:

    Stop trying to "cheat" your lab work, family! In this high-energy solo episode, host Leon Rock breaks down why your A1C test isn't a daily snapshot, it’s a 90-day time machine. Leon strips away the medical jargon and the shame to reveal how cultural factors, systemic stress, and genetic traits unique to the Black community impact your numbers. Your DNA is not your destiny. Tune in to get a practical, culture-first playbook to audit your plate, lower your average, and break generational health curses. No judgment, just pure empowerment. Hit play and let's reclaim our health! Reminder: This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns about managing your diabetes, please consult your doctor or endocrinologist. #A1CLiberation #AADA #DiabetesPodcast #GenerationalHealth #BeatDiabetes

    Title: The Truth About the A1C Test and Our Community:

  8. May 14

    It’s All Connected: Breaking Down Cardiometabolic Health

    It’s time we stop playing "Whack-A-Mole" with our health. In this special African American Diabetes Podcast, I’m breaking down the clunky medical term Cardiometabolic Health in a way that actually makes sense for us. We’ve been taught that "the sugar," "the pressure," and the heart are separate problems. They aren't. They are cousins living in the same house. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by your numbers, this episode is your "Under the Hood" guide to how your body really works. We talk about everything from ancestral superfoods to the physical impact of stress (Weathering) and how to build a "Generational Health Trust" for our children. Our health is our greatest act of liberation. Don't just survive, thrive!

    It’s All Connected: Breaking Down Cardiometabolic Health
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Ready to take control of your diabetes journey? Tune in to The African American Diabetes Podcast with Leon Rock! We offer practical advice, expert insights, and a supportive community tailored to the Black experience. Hear from leading Black healthcare professionals and researchers, learn how to navigate the healthcare system, and get inspired by stories of resilience. Using a Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) framework, we're empowering our community to break down barriers, debunk myths, and reclaim our health. Join the movement and start living a vibrant, fulfilling life—on your own terms. This isn't just a podcast, it's a movement. Let's rewrite the narrative together!

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  • Creator
    Leon Rock, M. Ed.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The African American Diabetes Podcast Show, with Host Leon Rock, M. Ed. All rights reserved.
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    African American Diabetes Podcast Show