Black / African American

HM recalls some of the changes she experienced after receiving counseling, especially concerning the pressure to be perfect and be a strong Black woman.

CB shares her experience of pregnancy and birth while managing stage four endometriosis and asthma.

HM discusses the challenges to her mental health as a Black woman, especially in feeling stigmatized by her family and mental healthcare workers.

HM explains how the relationship with her religious mother changed after she began taking her mental health seriously.

CB discusses trying different medicines to treat her period to no avail. After a laparoscopic exam, she learned that she has stage four endometriosis.

HM recalls dealing with the death of her father, particularly how she and her siblings supported each other during that difficult time and continue to do so.

CB discusses her endometriosis journey, offering advice to those who are experiencing painful menstrual cycles and highlighting the support of her family.

TC discusses being diagnosed with congestive heart failure and why she became an advocate for heart health.

TC talks about living with heart failure and how she has adapted to it.

A database of Black midwives, doulas, and lactation support consultants developed for people seeking Black birth care providers.

This 15-minute podcast episode provides a holistic explanation of U.S. racial disparities in retirement savings, particularly for Black Americans.

Why women of color are at greater risk for retirement poverty, and how we can address the gender, racial, and economic inequities at the root of this.