This week we sit down with Lauren R. Kornegay, the founder of EndoBlack, a nonprofit organization that advocates for Black women affected by Endometriosis. We discuss: What is Endometriosis How is Endometriosis diagnosed What are the endometriosis symptoms How is endometriosis treated What causes endometriosis Lauren R. Kornegay was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Oxon Hill, MD. She graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, where she received her B.A. in Speech Communications. While at Morgan State University, she experienced a series of events that led her to a gynecol ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mare Mbaye to discuss all things cervical cancer for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. When should you get screened for cervical cancer? What are the symptoms of cervical cancer? What causes cervical cancer? What is HPV and what does the HPV vaccine protect you from Why Black women have a higher death rate from cervical cancer Dr. Mare is an OBGYN in New York City. Her passion for women’s health began in medical school and was further solidified during residency where she noticed that many of her patients had limited exposure to basic information about th ..read more

This week we sit down with Katrina Carter, a Certified Personal Trainer, Coach, and Nutritional Chef. After the recession in 2008, Katrina pivoted from real estate into health and wellness after her own successful journey.  We discuss: How to convert recipes into healthier options How to meal plan for the month How meal planning can be done on a budget How she got celebrity clients Meal Prepping vs Meal Planning Katrina Carter is an author/ speaker/ nutritional chef/ certified personal trainer and top-notch real estate agent.  In addition to her successful career as a real estate a ..read more

Christina Wherry is a trauma informed yoga instructor,  a doula, and the owner/creator of Thick Girl Yoga LA.  She has created  a space all for who embrace body confidence, while creating a community of sustenance and support for full figured women who are on a journey towards wellness and self acceptance.    Thick Girl Yoga LA is not a yoga class, it's a way of life.  By utilizing the healing power of yoga, Thick Girl Yoga LA aims to unite those seeking healing, empowerment, and a deeper connection to self with those capable of inspiring such to ultimately yied a ..read more

This week we sit down with Lavene Gass, a Certified Yoga Instructor, Meditation Instructor, and Chakra enthusiast. After a car accident left Lavene with severe back-pain that doctor after doctor didn't address, she found success with yoga and began her wellness journey.  We discuss: What is a Chakra How are chakras balanced/aligned How do you know when your chakras are unbalanced How are crystals used? How she used yoga to eliminate pain and anxiety Lavene Gass is a Media Entrepreneur and Certified yoga instructor. She has a B.A. in Communications from Clark Atlanta University and a MBA ..read more

This week we have Dr. Williams and we are discussing osteopathic medicine, osteopathic manipulative therapy, and the differences in a D.O vs. M.D.  We will also discuss the uses of osteopathic manipulative therapy.  Dr. Brooke Williams is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician currently practicing medicine as a Hospitalist in North Carolina. She completed her residency training in the South-suburbs of Chicago in which she was also able to co-found a nonprofit organization called Color of Medicine. Through Color of Medicine, Dr. Williams strives to increase underrepresented min ..read more

This week we sit down with Stephanie Bernanrd,  a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Holistic Nutrition Counselor, non-toxic living consultant and wellness writer based in Atlanta, Georgia. After a Lupus diagnosis in 2010, Stephanie sought out a plant-based and holistic lifestyle to improve her health and quality of life. As a result, she has been med-free and symptom free for 9 years.   How to look for signs of an unhealthy gut What food cravings really mean How to track what you are eating and how that makes you feel Finding your trigger foods The importance of identifying ..read more

Did you know painful periods are not normal? ? This week we sit down with Berrion Berry to learn: The types of foods we should be eating The steps to take to have a pain free period What happens in the different stages of our period What cycle syncing is and why you should do it Why you should try organic pads and tampons What effect birth control has on your period Resource for more information visit  The Flo Academy  Instagram @berrionlberry  Instagram @TheFloAcademy Yo This Can't Be Life Podcast - Instagram @yothiscantbelife  Facebook YoThisCantBeLife  Twitter @Yo ..read more

This episode we sit down with Dr. Nina Anderson to discuss :    What is Sickle Cell Anemia Who gets Sickle Cell Anemia and is it curable? What types of complications do people have?  What treatments are available for Sickle Cell Disease What are some of the roadblocks Black people face in obtaining care  The new treatments and clinical trials available to improve care  Resource for more information  https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/  You can find Dr. Nina in Wilmington, DE at Tova Community Health  Instagram @tovacommunityhealth  The Intervi ..read more

This episode we sit down with Dr. Fenwa Milhouse a fellowship-trained urologist who specializes in female pelvic medicine to discuss :   The difference between a bladder and a urinary tract infection How to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) without antibiotics Why you need to get a culture done when being tested for a UTI When do you need to see a urologist How to avoid or lower your chances of forming kidney stones The importance of staying hydrated You can find Dr. Milhouse in Chicago, IL at Dupage Medical Group  Instagram @drmilhouse   Yo This Can't Be Life Podcast - In ..read more