Black Health Now: What's In Our Food, Our Shots, and Our Future?
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
Release Date: 05/07/2025
Building the Village: Caring for Our Elders with Dignity and Purpose
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
In this episode of the Black Doctors Speak podcast, I’m joined by Bernadette Hudgins, founder of Your Golden Connection, a powerful platform dedicated to helping families plan and care for their aging loved ones with grace, dignity, and strategy. We discuss: The emotional and cultural barriers that often prevent Black families from planning ahead How to have “the talk” with aging parents—before a crisis hits The importance of building a caregiving village, and who should be in it Legal, financial, and healthcare decisions every family should be making How to empower our...
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Smile Like a Star: Dr. Catrise Austin on the Truth About Veneers
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
Ready to transform your smile? In this episode, we’re sharing 4 simple steps to a healthier, brighter smile ✨ that you can start today! Join Dr. Catrise Austin, your trusted Doctor and celebrity dentist, as she breaks down the essentials of oral health and the truth about veneers. From brushing to flossing, mouthwash, and tongue scrapers, she’s got all the tips to keep your smile glowing and your oral health in check. We also dive into the dangers of unlicensed “veneer techs” and why seeing a licensed professional is key. Don’t miss Dr. Austin’s expert advice, personal...
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Black Health Now: What's In Our Food, Our Shots, and Our Future?
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
In this episode of Black Health Now, Dr. Michael LeNoir and George Pearson, PA, break down the latest headlines affecting Black health across the country. From the bold move by HHS Secretary Kennedy to remove harmful chemicals from our food, to the ongoing debate around vaccines, this conversation covers the most pressing topics shaping the health and wellness of our communities today. How do these national policies impact our families? What should we really know about food safety, public health, and the steps we can take to protect ourselves? Get the facts, the context, and the conversation...
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Living with Juvenile Diabetes
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
Discover the truth about managing diabetes for over 40 years in this critical discussion featuring Nicole Enix. In this powerful conversation presented by the African American Wellness Project, Nicole opens up about her journey living with type 1 diabetes, from adolescence to adulthood. She shares the challenges of growing up with this lifelong disease, its impact on her health, and the emotional toll of feeling isolated. This discussion also explores the strides in treatment advancements, highlighting the importance of community support and solutions within the Black community to address...
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Sleep Apnea Solutions: A critical discussion on one of the most underdiagnosed health issues in the U.S.
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
Sleep Apnea Solutions: A critical discussion on one of the most underdiagnosed health issues in the U.S. Sleep apnea, affecting millions of adults, including a significant portion of the African American community. Join the African-American Wellness Watch and Black Doctor Speak podcast as nurse practitioner Aiko Loo and expert at JIva Health as she shares expert insights into the symptoms, risks, and life-changing treatments, including the role of CPAP machines and emerging solutions Discover the hidden links between snoring, oxygen deprivation, and long-term organ damage, this episode...
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Is Our Health in Safe Hands? A Deep Dive with Dr. Mark Smith
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
Welcome to Critical Condition: The Black Health Reckoning, where we confront the hard truths about healthcare in Black America. In this episode, host Dr. LeNoir joins forces with nationally recognized health expert Dr. Mark Smith of the University of California, San Francisco, to expose the alarming state of our healthcare system. Is our health truly in safe hands? With a system that’s chaotic, under-resourced, and plagued by a lack of accountability, we explore whether the breaking point has already arrived. Together, we unpack the urgent need for reform, the deep inequities...
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The Importance of Adult Vaccines with Dr. Obinna Nnedu & Dr. Michael LeNoir
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
In this episode of the African American Wellness Watch, Dr. Michael LeNoir of the African American Wellness Project (AAWP) is joined by Dr. Obinna Nnedu, an infectious disease specialist at Ochsner Health and a leader with 100 Black Men, to discuss the critical role of adult vaccines in protecting personal and community health. Dr. Nnedu, a board-certified expert in infectious diseases, travel medicine, and tropical medicine, breaks down which vaccines adults should prioritize, why vaccination matters beyond childhood, and how we can combat vaccine hesitancy—particularly in the Black...
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Colon Cancer on the Rise: What You Need to Know with Dr. Ralph Peterson & Dr. Michael
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
Colon cancer is on the rise among younger individuals, making early screening and preventive measures more critical than ever. In this eye-opening discussion, Dr. Michael LeNoir and expert gastroenterologist Dr. Ralph Peterson address the alarming increase in colon cancer cases, especially among Black communities. This video highlights the role of stress, diet, and health disparities in contributing to this trend and provides practical solutions to combat it. From the importance of regular FIT tests starting at age 20 to the dietary changes that can protect your health, this critical...
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Mental Health: The Overlooked Vital Sign Impacting Black Wellness
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
Mental health is the new vital sign that doctors are overlooking, yet its importance has never been clearer. In this critical discussion, Dr. Mike LeNoir and Dr. Rahn Bailey, a leading psychiatrist and community engagement expert, explore the growing mental health crisis and its impact on Black health issues. Highlighting systemic health disparities and the urgent need for community-driven solutions, they analyze how societal stressors and overlooked warning signs contribute to violence, anxiety, and depression. With a focus on solutions within the Black community, this conversation sheds...
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Matters of the Heart: Tackling Heart Disease in the African American Community
The Black Doctors Speak Podcast
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the African American community, but knowledge is power. In this enlightening and empowering discussion, moderator George Strait is joined by three distinguished experts: Dr. Alden McDonald, Cardiologist at Stanford University, Dr. Coyness Ennix Jr., Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Michael LeNoir, Physician and Advocate for Health Equity. Together, they explore the disproportionate impact of heart disease on African Americans, the role of systemic barriers in healthcare, and the critical importance of early detection and lifestyle changes. From...
info_outlineIn this episode of Black Health Now, Dr. Michael LeNoir and George Pearson, PA, break down the latest headlines affecting Black health across the country. From the bold move by HHS Secretary Kennedy to remove harmful chemicals from our food, to the ongoing debate around vaccines, this conversation covers the most pressing topics shaping the health and wellness of our communities today.
How do these national policies impact our families? What should we really know about food safety, public health, and the steps we can take to protect ourselves?
Get the facts, the context, and the conversation you won’t hear anywhere else — all focused on keeping Black Health Now a priority.
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