How To Reclaim Our Bodies and Our Power

In this powerful first episode of Black History Month, Dr. Stephanie Hack explores the historical and present-day intersections of Black women’s reproductive health and bodily autonomy. From the harrowing history of Lucy, Betsey, and Anarcha—the enslaved women subjected to medical experimentation—to the ongoing fight for self-ownership and healthcare equity, this episode is a call to reclaim our bodies. Dr. Hack shares five actionable steps Black women can take to assert full control over their health and well-being, reminding us that self-care is a form of resistance.