The Purple Stethoscope

Did you know civic engagement increases life expectancy? Stay engaged. Stay loud. Stay alive.

1. Register to Vote and Check Your Status Whether it’s a local election or a presidential one, your vote shapes policy that shapes lives. Visit org/Can-I-Vote to check your registration and get ready.
2. Know Your Legislators Your city council member, your state representative, your U.S. Senators—they work for you. Find out who they are a...

In this episode, Devyn is joined by veteran Army officer, mother and gun owner Joy Turner to discuss the Atlantic article Responsible Gun Ownership is a Lie https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/responsible-gun-ownership-is-a-lie/619811/

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  Learn more at https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-awar...

Welcome back! I needed a little break to rest and restore and I’m so grateful for your continued support during that time.

In this episode I get interviewed by Yolanda, The Energetic Alchemist

@theenergeticalchemist on IG the host of Reiki Radio podcast @reikiradio on IG - an incredible resource for anyone who wants to learn more about reiki and energy healing.

Turning 40 like me? There’s a new term for us; Geriatric Millennial

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/geriatric-millennials-twitter_n_609eb8a3e4b099ba7536d042

Anxious about re-entry? Here are some ways to cope.

https://www.self.com/story/re-entry-anxiety-covid

For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website

April is Alcohol Awareness Month.  Click the link for the CAGE questionnaire to screen for alcohol misuse disorder.

https://www.mdcalc.com/cage-questions-alcohol-use

Devyn will be speaking at the North Sound Race and Health Equity Conference on April 24.  This is a virtual, free CME event.  Register here https://northsoundach.org/raceandhealthconference/

Yesterday, my mother passed away peacefully from congestive heart failure.  February is Heart Awareness Month.  Last year, my mother was a guest on the podcast to discuss her personal heart failure journey coupled with my clinical experience as a cardiovascular nurse practitioner.  Because she was diligent with her diet, medication regimen and follow ups, my mom outlived her prognosis by more than double.  Knowledge is power.  Let'...

This episode, Devyn is joined by Courtney Stallworth, maternal and newborn RN, lactation specialist and childbirth educator to discuss preparing for pregnancy.  How old is “old” to conceive?  Home or hospital? Where can mamas (and daddies) find added support?  All that and more in this episode!  Follow Courtney at TheEquippedMama on Instagram. 

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This episode, Devyn shares her personal experience with fibroids and open myomectomy as well as her experience receiving the first of two Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.  

Happy New Year!!!

Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient

Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordab...

Real talk about the COVID19 vaccines with day one friend Darryl Trainor and guest Jenique who is participating in the Moderna trial.

Moderna Vaccine

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/11/16/935239294/modernas-covid-19-vaccine-shines-in-clinical-trial

CDC Updates

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.h...

Feeling down from time to time is completely normal.  When that feeling lingers despite your best efforts, it might be deeper than down.  Devyn discusses depression this week and how to get help if you think you might be depressed.  

Crisis Line

800-273-TALK (8255) or text NAMI to 741741

National Alliance of Mental Illness

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Mo...

Family, we need to talk.  About domestic violence in our community.  Sensitive and mature content.  

The Hotline

https://www.thehotline.org

Black Women and Domestic Violence

https://www.blackburncenter.org/post/2020/02/26/black-women-domestic-violence

Easily and privately connect with a medical provide...

Telemedicine is here to stay!  Learn about what telemedicine is and when to use to use in this episode where Devyn lays it out in plain language. 

For more information telemedicine check out https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/telehealth.html

Cited article - The Greatest Gap

https://www.umaryland.edu/media/media-archive...

Truth is I’m Tired

Are you exhausted?  I know a lot of us are right now. There may be a medical reason for your fatigue.  You might need to prioritize self-care.  Let’s discuss.

Depression Screening Tool

https://www.mdcalc.com/phq-9-patient-health-questionnaire-9

Easily and privately connect with a medical provider ...

We know that one of the challenges of evidence-based practice is who the evidence is based on.  Would you participate in a vaccine development study? How do we get more representation in research?  Once a vaccine is available, would you get it? The Purple Stethoscope day one friend of the podcast Darryl Trainor joins me to discuss all of it. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  The historical and pres...

Dr. Lauren Madlock, clinical psychologist, speaks to how to access mental health care as well as drops some jewels for quarantine break ups and avoiding self-neglect.

Find Dr. Lauren and other mental health providers at Psychology Today’s website

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lauren-madlock-oakland-ca/713111

Not sure where to sta...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!!  Social distancing, physical distancing, sheltering in place, quarantine - whatever we're calling it - is hard.  That makes this a great time to discuss. mental health.  Devyn is joined by her husband Matthew because....... quarantine.  But seriously, his experience working in mental health brings a realness to what can otherwise become an overly clinical conversation.  Thanks fo...

Ever wonder why when America gets the Black America gets the flu?       The root cause has long long been analyzed and COVID-19 has sho e a bright light on the reality that socioeconomic status determines health.  We can’t get tired of talking about race until these disparities no longer exist.

JAMA Article by Dr. Clyde Yancy

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2764789

Has the present uncertainty left you overly anxious and stressed?  Would you like something to put in your toolkit that you can use anytime, anywhere?  If so, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!  Kierrah Flippling returns to the show to discuss why this is a perfect time to introduce or reintroduce a peaceful practice. 

Kierrah is a Reiki master, licensed mental health counselor, yoga teacher-in-...