Black Woman Be Well

Black Woman Be Well

Hosted by Jennifer Tomlinson, Black Woman Be Well is a podcast dedicated to the discussion of health & wellness through the unique perspective of black women. Every episode features guest speakers and experts in their field. Some episodes include friends and family for "girl chat", as we share and learn from each other. It is all geared towards starting the conversation that "we are not alone" when it comes to how we feel, and learning how to advocate for our unique health experiences.

Episodes

May 15, 2021 45 mins
Meet Danielle Joseph, author, public speaker, master mentor, minister and host of the [In] Fertility podcast.

As Danielle shares her fertility journey, she also drops some interesting insight for us. Listen if you have kids, want kids, don’t want kids, in the process, haven’t thought about it, or whatever part of the reproductive process you are in. There’s a lot to learn from this important conversation.

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The episode title explains it all--Black women do not talk about breast cancer enough. In this episode, I interview lawyer and advocate Erika Stallings, esq.

In this episode, Erika shares her story of when and how she found out she carried the BRCA2 gene mutation and ultimately deciding to undergo a double mastectomy.

You’ll learn what BRCA2 is, the impact it has among Black women, and helpful things to think about if you are i...
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December 22, 2020 28 mins
In this episode, I share my journey of how I learned and embraced my socio-economic status as a major component of my identity through the lens of intersectionality.
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December 10, 2020 91 mins
In this episode, we are focused on the topic of love and we talk about everything under the sun. The quote of the day from this episode is #dontcryforanuglyman. Lots of serious insights and funny jokes too. Tune in and enjoy.

Editor Notes:
Please excuse the long interlude at 28:45. We had some issues with ad placements. This will be corrected shortly.

We also had some audio issues around 42:00 so you will hear a jump cut around 42...
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November 26, 2020 48 mins
In this episode we are joined by Kristin Fulwylie Thomas, managing director of Equal Ground. Equal Ground is a community-centered organization engaging the rising American electorate through equal access to education about voting and empowerment.

We talk about the impact of Kamala Harris’ election and we share ways to be more politically and civically involved.

Follow Equal Ground on IG: @equal.ground
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September 10, 2020 36 mins
Day 2 of #ScholarStrike has concluded and I have thoughts. Listen to hear the emotional exhaustion I had to go through to access new levels of revelation.

Did you participate in the strike? Please share with me your experiences on a personal or campus level. Leave a comment below or email us contact@blackwomanbewell.com.

To learn more about the strike check out this CNN article.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/08/opinio...

Music by @e.c...
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September 8, 2020 28 mins
Surprise! This is our season 3 premiere!
In this episode, I am rolling solo and discussing the first day of the #ScholarStrike protest happening nationwide. To learn more about the strike listen to the episode and check out this CNN article.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/08/opinions/starting-a-scholar-strike-butler-gannon/index.html

Music by @e.c.l.i.p.s.e3 of @allmyhomies
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Dr. Heather Bryson joins the Black Woman Be Well family and we have a real and open conversation about race & gender, and the complex relationship between black and white women.

Dr. Bryson attended Loyola University in New Orleans and majored in U.S. History. She graduated in 2000. She then received her masters in 2007 and doctorate from UF in 2011.
Her masters thesis looked at the rare instances when southern white men were p...
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February 17, 2020 64 mins
Professor and advocate Rudy Darden joins us and helps explains what it means to be an ally. We have a deep conversation on how men can uniquely support black women, and what it means to be an ally and advocate. Men & women should both tune in on this very important topic.
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Vanessa Echols is a television journalist for WFTV in Orlando and host of the podcast, “Colorblind: Race Across Generations”. In this episode, Vanessa gets personal and shares her greatest lessons that came from her failures. She also offers some great advice on overcoming fear.



“Stuff I Wish My Mom Told Me” is a hindsight 20/20 segment where we interview interesting people who are doing amazing things, learn about their journey...
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January 20, 2020 78 mins
The guys are back for part 2 to our Just One of the Guys segment. We're still focused on Relationships & Breakups. I need to clear some things up with Jonathon, and I want follow up on some things with John Q. Listen as we argue about first date expectations and what intimacy looks like for men.

Did you miss part 1? Check out Ep.5 after this.
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December 19, 2019 81 mins
On this edition of BWBW, meet my girl tribe Carla, Tia, and LaVonda as we take you on a journey of triumph, determination and desire to tackle life's many struggles.

Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived Joyful Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1101875321/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_.wy5Db7EEB737
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In this episode, I join Taroy, host of Thoughts Of An Average Joe podcast. We discuss Summer Walker's dilemma with her fans and how having social anxiety can be taboo for black women.
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November 22, 2019 21 mins
It's hard enough to find time for self-love and happiness without the added responsibilities of school. My former students, Kayla and Chrish, share how they manage being mothers, while also attempting to "find their happy" while in college.
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November 22, 2019 15 mins
Have you ever been stressed out while in college? Or are you about to start college and nervous about the responsibilities? Listen in on this episode where some previous students of mine, Kayla and Geena, share their struggles and tips on managing college stress.
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September 27, 2019 55 mins
Saguinn Johnson, mental health counselor and owner of Safe Haven Therapy, joins us again to discuss how to pick up the pieces when dealing with a difficult breakup. A key question in our discussion is, how do we pick up the pieces after we’ve been broken and move on for a healthier life?
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August 26, 2019 70 mins
Have you ever wondered what guys really think about relationships & breakups? Johnathan, John Q, and Divad join us in the studio to share. We also had time to read questions asked by you, our listeners.
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August 13, 2019 54 mins
Sometimes, we hang on to the potential we see in someone even if the relationship is unhealthy or toxic. Mental health counselor, Saguinn Johnson, joins the conversation as we share our relationship stories.
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CeCe Teneal joins us for the premiere of our new segment, “Stuff I Wish My Mom Told Me”. A hindsight 20/20 segment where we interview interesting people who are doing amazing things, learn about their journey and listen to their advice.
CeCe Teneal is an independent artist and the lead vocalist for blues funk fusion band, Soul Komotion. In this segement, CeCe shares advice on how she manages her time, deals with stress, and makes ...
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"There are two robbers of happiness; one is shame and one is comparison". Check out what Dr. Sheila Davis means by this as she joins us in the studio. Claudine, Jessica, and I share how our bodies changed with PCOS and how those changes affected our self-esteem and self-worth. Dr. Davis, a mental health counselor, provides insight in ways to see ourselves differently. Even if you don't have PCOS, tune in because this "girl chat"...
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