Body Wealth

Brenda Barbour and Elaine Curry
  • 5.0 (36)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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  1. 04/16/2025

    The Woman in the Mirror: Loving My Body with Jazmyn Boone

    At some point during our growing-up years, we begin to understand that other people are judging our bodies. And as Black women, we can experience both being told we don’t meet society’s beauty standards and being fetishized. Jazmyn Boone talks with the Body Wealth Sisters about all things body image, including what she did to fall in love with her body. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just tell your friends about it! Jazmyn chose weight lifting to strengthen and love on her body.  Check out the article, The Importance of Strength Training for Black Women. You may also want to listen to the Therapy for Black Girls podcast episode, Session 204: Some Thoughts on Body Image, and read the Cleveland Clinic Article, Here’s How To Love Your Body More As an Adult.

    31 min

  2. 04/16/2025

    After the Show: Loving My Body with Jazmyn Boone

    Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Jazmyn Boone.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “The Woman in the Mirron: Loving My Body with Jazmyn Boone.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

    4 min

  3. 04/09/2025

    Joy and Sadness: Addressing Postpartum Depression with Ashley Gonzalez

    Some unexpected feelings came up for Ashley after the birth of her first son, but fear of judgement kept her from sharing those feelings initially. She talks with Brenda and Elaine about how she overcame those fears and got the help she needed. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just tell your friends about it! Ashley shared that the support of her community helped her heal. The Shades of Blue Project is a non-profit focused on Black Maternal Mental health and they provide various online support groups. Postpartumdepression.org is a great resource for finding information about this condition and support for those who might be suffering.

    35 min

  4. 04/09/2025

    After the Show: Addressing Postpartum Depression with Ashley Gonzalez

    Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Ashley Gonzalez.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Joy and Sorrow: Addressing Postpartum Depression with Ashley Gonzalez.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

    4 min

  5. 04/02/2025

    Breaking Out: In Control of My Allergies with Claudia Dockery

    Claudia has been managing asthma and severe allergy symptoms her whole life. In this episode she shares her ongoing journey to find lasting relief. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just tell your friends about it! Claudia has worked with her doctors to determine the right combination of medications to best meet her needs, as there are many choices. The Mayo Clinic has a comprehensive list of the many options.  The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology also has research on the potential social and emotional impacts of suffering from these conditions.

    33 min

  6. 04/02/2025

    After the Show: In Control of My Allergies with Claudia Dockery

    Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Claudia Dockery.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Breaking Out: In Control of My Allergies with Claudia Dockery.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

    4 min

  7. 03/26/2025

    Mother and Daughter: A Relationship Redefined with Ashleigh Morgan

    “I’m not your little friend.” is something countless Black girls have heard from their mothers.  But once we are grown, we might want to establish a more equal relationship with our mothers.  Brenda and Elaine talk to Ashleigh about how she is going about creating the relationship she wants with her mother. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just tell your friends about it!

    42 min

  8. 03/26/2025

    After the Show: A Relationship Redefined with Ashleigh Morgan

    Brenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Ashleigh Morgan.  This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Mother and Daughter: A Relationship Redefined with Ashleigh Morgan.” You may want to listen to that episode first.

    9 min
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Information

  • Creator
    Brenda Barbour and Elaine Curry
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    55
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Body Wealth Sisters, LLC
  • Show Website
    Body Wealth