The Real Tea on P and P
The Real Tea on P & P is a raw and unfiltered podcast revealing the truth about pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Join Akira, a Public Health Professional, Health Equity Advocate, and Certified Doula, as she explores the joys, struggles, and surprises of the perinatal journey. Covering topics like Black maternal mortality, postpartum recovery, and mental health, this podcast features expert interviews from OB/GYNs, midwives, lactation specialists, therapists, and real moms sharing their experiences. A space for education, empowerment, and advocacy—let’s spill the tea !
Episodes
What happens when state law overrides death itself?In this short episode, I examine the heartbreaking case of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old pregnant nurse declared brain-dead in Georgia—yet kept on life support against her family’s wishes. Why? Because of Georgia’s strict 2019 “heartbeat law,” which grants legal rights to a fetus once cardiac activity is detected.➡️ Adriana was just 9 weeks pregnant when she suffered fatal complicat...
Michelle Benjamin is a wife and mother of two, born and raised in Miami, Florida, and currently residing in Atlanta, GA. With over seven years of experience in influencer marketing, she is dedicated to advocating for creators of color and is passionate about elevating diverse voices in the beauty industry. In her free time, she enjoys dabbling in fashion and style. Michelle Benjamin has been a blogger and content creator since 2010...
Dr. Joselyn Rodriguez is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist who specializes in a full-body approach to pelvic floor care. Dr. Rodriguez is trained in dry needling and is a certified pregnancy and postpartum exercise specialist. Dr. Rodriguez is also the owner of Jae Physical Therapy.In this episode, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about strengthening and protecting your pelvic floor—before, during, and after ...
Why This Podcast Exists — And Why It Matters
We’re finally here, episode 1! I’m seriously so pumped that you’re tuning in, and let’s be real — I’m also a little bit nervous because, well… this is something I’ve been thinking about doing for so long. But I knew it was time to take that leap of faith, and here we are. If this is the first time hearing from me, my name is Akira, I am Christian, Haitian-American, Public Health Profess...
Hi and welcome to The Real Tea on P & P—your go-to podcast for all things pregnancy and postpartum! I’m your host, Akira Byas, and I’m so excited you’re here.
Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned mama, or someone supporting one, this podcast is for you. We’re diving into the raw, unfiltered truth—covering the joys, struggles, surprises, and the things no one talks about enough.
I’m here to advocate, raise awareness, and create a ...
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