52 episodes
Black Health Lit® Black Health Lit® hosted by Rachel 'Rae' Crowder, MPH
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The Black Health Lit® podcast focuses on Black health issues and education. Content is created For Us+By Us ✊🏾
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The content provided on the Black Health Lit educational podcast, website, and blog is for informational purposes only. The information shared is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and other material provided on the Black Health Lit educational podcast, website, and blog is the intellectual property of Black Health Lit unless ot
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#52 Equity Eats: USDA's Commitment to Black American Health & Nutrition
In this episode of the Black Health Lit podcast titled "Equity Eats: USDA's Commitment to Black American Health & Nutrition," hosted by Rachel Rae, guest expert Caree Cotwright from the USDA discusses initiatives targeting food and nutrition security in the Black community. They delve into leveraging momentum from the White House Conference on Hunger, addressing historical challenges, ensuring cultural relevance, and outlining future priorities for health equity.
The Black Health Lit® podcast aims to change the statistics by providing free and accessible health education.
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https://www.myplate.gov/
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This website, podcast, and blog are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute providing medical advice. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. All copyrights to the Black Health Lit® website and its contents are the property of Black Health Lit® LLC unless otherwise noted. -
#51 Breaking Barriers: From STEM to Health
April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities.
In this episode of Black Health Lit, host Rachel Rae is joined by Dr. Kre Johnson to tackle pressing issues affecting the Black community. They explore underrepresentation in STEM careers and highlight resources available to support Black professionals in fields like engineering and computer science. Dr. Johnson also sheds light on the role of entrepreneurship in economic empowerment, discussing challenges and opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in industries such as tech startups.
Shifting gears, they delve into health disparities, addressing topics ranging from combating HIV & AIDS stigma to disparities in heart health within the Black community. Dr. Johnson emphasizes community engagement and proactive health management strategies, considering both genetic factors and lifestyle choices. Join the conversation as they empower listeners to strive for better health and success.
The Black Health Lit® podcast aims to change the statistics by providing free and accessible health education.
Revenue from merch sales is directed towards free programming such as community education sessions, podcasting, and wellness guides. Shop for Black Health Lit® hoodies, t-shirts, bags, and more: https://amzn.to/3sKePOi
Donation Link:
100% of donations received are set aside for programming and resources aimed at improving the health literacy of Black Americans. Donate Now: https://bit.ly/46ll3mL
Let's Connect:
IG: @blackhealthlit
Twitter: @blackhealthlit
Website(s):
www.blackhealthlit.org
https://doctorkre.com/
Copyright and Healthcare Disclaimer:
This website, podcast, and blog are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute providing medical advice. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. All copyrights to the Black Health Lit® website and its contents are the property of Black Health Lit® LLC unless otherwise noted. -
#50 Black Maternal Narratives: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare
Black Maternal Health Week takes place every year from April 11 –17. In this episode of Black Health Lit, we embark on a deeply personal journey with Keisha Bedell, a mental health therapist whose resilience and perseverance have shaped her remarkable story. Keisha's experience with maternal health challenges serves as a powerful narrative, highlighting the critical importance of self-advocacy and community support.
Throughout our conversation, Keisha gracefully navigates through poignant questions:
As she shares her own journey with maternal morbidity, we uncover the raw challenges she faced and the pivotal role that advocating for herself played in her recovery.
We delve into the crucial distinction between maternal morbidity and maternal mortality, exploring why society must grasp and address both aspects of maternal health.
Keisha opens up about the enduring mental and emotional effects that lingered long after childbirth, offering poignant insights into how they impacted her daily life and overall well-being.
The physical healing process from maternal morbidity comes into focus, as Keisha reflects on its profound impact on her ability to perform tasks and her sense of freedom and agency.
And finally, we explore the vital role of therapy in the healing journey from maternal morbidity. Keisha shares her personal experience in seeking therapy and illuminates how it contributed to her path of recovery and resilience.
Join us as we embark on this narrative journey with Keisha Bedell, delving into the complexities of maternal health and the unwavering strength found within the Black community. This is a conversation not to be missed on Black Health Lit.
The Black Health Lit® podcast aims to change the statistics by providing free and accessible health education.
Revenue from merch sales is directed towards free programming such as community education sessions, podcasting, and wellness guides. Shop for Black Health Lit® hoodies, t-shirts, bags, and more: https://amzn.to/3sKePOi
Donation Link:
1% of sales and 100% of donations received are set aside for programming and resources aimed at improving the health literacy of Black Americans. Donate Now: https://bit.ly/46ll3mL
Let's Connect:
IG: @blackhealthlit
Twitter: @blackhealthlit
Website(s):
www.blackhealthlit.org
https://cultivatecounselingconsulting.com/
Copyright and Healthcare Disclaimer:
This website, podcast, and blog are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute providing medical advice. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. All copyrights to the Black Health Lit® website and its contents are the property of Black Health Lit® LLC unless otherwise noted. -
#49 Sugar, Salt & Racism
In this episode of Black Health Lit titled "Sugar, Salt, & Racism," host Rachel Rae delves into the intricate connection between sugar, salt, and racial health disparities. March being National Nutrition Month sets the stage for a critical examination of how targeted marketing of sugary and salty foods perpetuates health inequities within Black communities. From the deliberate placement of advertisements to the availability of processed foods in neighborhoods, systemic issues exacerbate health conditions like obesity and hypertension. The episode explores the interplay between food insecurity, sodium intake, and socioeconomic status, highlighting the urgent need for education, advocacy, and policy changes to dismantle these structures of inequality. Despite debates surrounding FDA proposals on sodium reduction, the discussion underscores the importance of collective action in reshaping the narrative around health and racial justice. The Black Health Lit® podcast aims to change the statistics by providing free and accessible health education.
Revenue from merch sales is directed towards free programming such as community education sessions, podcasting, and wellness guides. Shop for Black Health Lit® hoodies, t-shirts, bags, and more: https://amzn.to/3sKePOi
Donation Link:
100% of donations received are set aside for programming and resources aimed at improving the health literacy of Black Americans. Donate Now: https://bit.ly/46ll3mL
Let's Connect:
IG: @blackhealthlit
Twitter: @blackhealthlit
Website(s):
www.blackhealthlit.org
Additional Links:
Food Fight Video: https://youtu.be/mu8QthlZ6hY?si=oqfVdkYLzlotEM_S
Patient advocates warn FDA proposal on salt intake could do fatal harm to people with kidney disease:
Copyright and Healthcare Disclaimer:
This website, podcast, and blog are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute providing medical advice. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. All copyrights to the Black Health Lit® website and its contents are the property of Black Health Lit® LLC unless otherwise noted. -
#48 Empowering Black Women's Reproductive Health
In this episode of Black Health Lit, we explore the unique impact of reproductive and sexual health on black women. Mrs. King is a nurse educator at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where she creates education and training resources for healthcare professionals. Her professional practice experience in ambulatory care nursing includes clinical research, adolescent health, cardiology, HIV outreach, and immunization settings. Before nursing, she was a health educator at the Ohio Department of Health for eight years.
Mrs. King is also an accomplished blogger and writer; she has contributed to Women's Day Magazine, AARP Sisters Newsletter, and The Body: The HIV/AIDS Resource, among many others. She has been featured on several podcasts, including Zuri Hall's Hot Happy Mess, Your Next Shift: A Nursing Career Podcast, and Dope Public Podcast. She writes about reproductive health and wellness in her spare time on her blog, thenursenote.com. Mrs. King holds a master's degree in public health from the University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Capital University.Our guest highlights considerations essential in healthcare discussions, emphasizing the intersectionality of their experiences. Delving into the concept of body literacy, we discuss its empowering role in informed decision-making. The episode underscores the crucial importance of self-advocacy for black women navigating reproductive healthcare settings, addressing disparities and barriers they may face. Finally, actionable steps for individuals, healthcare providers, and communities to promote inclusivity and empowerment in reproductive and sexual health are shared. Join us for a concise yet insightful conversation on prioritizing equity in women's health.
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Donation Link:
1% of sales and 100% of donations received are set aside for programming and resources aimed at improving the health literacy of Black Americans. Donate Now: https://bit.ly/46ll3mL
Let's Connect:
IG: @blackhealthlit , @thenursenote
Twitter: @blackhealthlit
Website(s):
www.blackhealthlit.org
https://thenursenote.com/
Copyright and Healthcare Disclaimer:
This website, podcast, and blog are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute providing medical advice. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. All copyrights to the Black Health Lit® website and its contents are the property of Black Health Lit® LLC unless otherwise noted. -
#47 Nature Unmasked: Debunking Health Myths and Navigating Wellness Choices
In this episode, Pharmacist Ashley Griffith tackles crucial questions, from tailoring health solutions with vitamins to debunking "all-natural" myths. Learn to navigate product safety, understand side effects, and empower yourself in healthcare decisions. Discover the ripple effect of non-adherence and effective strategies for better health outcomes. Tune in for a healthier, informed you.
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Donation Link:
1% of sales and 100% of donations received are set aside for programming and resources aimed at improving the health literacy of Black Americans. Donate Now: https://bit.ly/46ll3mL
Let's Connect:
IG: @blackhealthlit , @kihs.wellness
Twitter: @blackhealthlit
Website(s):
www.blackhealthlit.org
Copyright and Healthcare Disclaimer:
This website, podcast, and blog are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute providing medical advice. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. All copyrights to the Black Health Lit® website and its contents are the property of Black Health Lit® LLC unless otherwise noted.
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Bookmarked! This podcast is down to earth, informative, and focuses on topics that mean a lot to a lot of people. The guest speakers offer fresh perspectives on the topic of black health that we don’t hear in the mainstream media, but are extremely important for us (everyone) to understand.
Black Health Lit: Pros and Cons
Podcast: Black Health Lit
Host: Rae Crowder
Podcast Episode: More Air… Coping with Asthma.
Pros
Discussing Black/BIPOC Health on platforms accessible on the go is a win. I listen to podcasts while commuting and walking.
Cons
Host Rae Crowder and Karshyra Marshall who is the CEO/Founder of Breathe Ohio Inc.
briefly discuss the disadvantage that Black people have as a result of not trusting white health providers (and white people).
The distrust stems from illegal medical experiments such like Tuskegee syphilis, Henrietta Lacks, forced sterilization of Native Indigenous women and continued racism today, stealing Native Indigenous children and stealing First Nations children.
The 1940s syphilis study conducted by the U.S. government in Guatemala. The U.S. government conducted an unconscionable and unethical experiment in Guatemala, in which U.S. government researchers deliberately infected vulnerable citizens of Guatemala with syphilis and other infectious diseases.
Karshyra Marshall doubled down saying, to change the mistreatment of people of color, people of color need to be the change that we want to see. Rae Crowder agreed with putting more work on people of color.
Representation does not matter if people of color in the healthcare industry are enforcing white supremacy and agendas.
Karshyra Marshall statement falls in line with colonial talking points seeking to put more work on people of color to dismantle racism. Racism that colonizers created, perpetuate and continue to enforce.
People of color/BIPOC still do not trust white health providers (and white people) because white people are never held accountable/fully held accountable for their actions.
White people, white healthcare providers, white social workers, Catholic Church, Christian churches, government officials, who actively participated in massacres, genocide, crimes against humanity and hate crimes were never held accountable for:
•Tuskegee syphilis.
•Illegal medical experiments on Henrietta Lacks.
•16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham.
•Tulsa Race Massacre
•The U.S. government conducted an unconscionable and unethical experiment in Guatemala, in which U.S. government researchers deliberately infected vulnerable citizens of Guatemala with syphilis and other infectious diseases.
I could list all the unarmed BIPOC murdered by police. Settlements are paid out but white people are never held accountability.
•Officer Kimberly Potter was not held fully accountable for the murder of Daute Wright.
•Betty Shelby was never held accountable for the murder of Terence Crutcher.
•canadian government as never been held accountable for past and present crimes against First Nations People.
•u.s. government has never been held accountable for past and present crimes against Native Indigenous People. The original inhabitants of this continent who predate colonizers, The Atlantic enslavement trade and the u.s.
•canadian government stealing First Nations children, forcing the children into assimilation prisons inflicting physical, spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse. Many of the children were murdered.
•u.s. government stealing Native Indigenous children, forcing the children into assimilation prisons, inflicting physical, spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse. Many of the children were murdered and are currently being unearthed from mass graves/crime scene.
•First Nations and Native Indigenous children are still being unearthed from mass graves in canada and the u.s.
When BIPOC/POC work in healthcare, it does not mean these individuals will speak straight forward and authentic to their communities.
Instead Rae Crowder and Karshyra Marshall
pulled the usual colonial play, pushing for people of color to dismantle racism. Racism that colonizers created and maintain.
Stop manipulating and pushing for people of color to do more work. Stop manipulating and pushing for people of color to be happy/satisfied/grateful with bread crumbs of change. These bread crumbs of change is another form of harm and trauma.
Stop manipulating and pushing people of color, who are still under attack to seek unity and healing.
It’s manipulation to push for unity BEFORE FULL ACCOUNTABILITY. Receiving full accountability gives a sense of coping skills , restorative justice, realistic change vs bread crumbs of hope.
Instead of being complicit, learn to stand by communities of color. Help advocate for full ACCOUNTABILITY on past, present and future; hate crimes, massacres, murders, crimes against humanity and genocide.
When BIPOC/POC work for government institutions, other fields with historical racism and **continued** racism such as healthcare industry….
These same BIPOC/POC begin to sound like agents pushing colonial agendas and manipulating their own communities of color.
I do NOT recommend Black Health Lit.
Often people, including BIPOC, who work in historically racist institutions have a hard time speaking, acknowledging or hearing about CURRENT racism, prejudice, sexism/patriarchy and ableism within these institutions.
It’s as if they feel personally responsible for the actions and behaviors of anyone in their occupation.
The usual responses from people, including BIPOC, who work in historically racist institutions:
•If it’s a personal attack against them personally.
•Begin making excuses for the actions/behaviors of anyone in the same occupation.
•Changing the narrative/controlling the narrative.
•Begin verbally attacking, gaslighting, and manipulation tactics to silence the mentioning of CURRENT racism, prejudice, sexism/patriarchy and ableism within these institutions.
I do recommend The Raw Girl, Esosa E.