Black Women’s Health

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Ignored, Exploited and Misinformed: The Truth about Women's Health Jun 14, 2025

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Women's bodies are studied when it's profitable, ignored when it's not. In this raw episode, Dr Rahman breaks down uncomfortable truths in women's health- why potentially low cost, low risk options get dismissed without study. This scientific neglect and silence creates the opportunity for online influencers and charlatans to make far-fetched, miraculous claims of health and healing to women desperately looking for healing.You'll learn:-why pelvic tone is important and what problems loss of tone can create- how profit/ return on investment often drives what get studied in women's healthComment below: What were your told about your pelvic floor?Black Women's Health PodcastHosted by Dr, Rahmanwww.doctorrahman.com

How to survive the loss of DEI? Jun 07, 2025

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The definition of women's health has expanded. It is no longer limited to reproductive and gynecologic concerns. As DEI becomes less of a consideration for medical schools and health care systems, you have to wonder how racism in healthcare and emerging health care technooogy will be address

"Let me die." May 16, 2025

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After being restrained, drug and tied to her bed after trying to "go home", this 96 yr old Black woman from Hemingway SC thougtht she was going to be lynched.After that , we did our best to keep her out of the area hospital that continue to use restraints - often as their "first choice"This lovely lady passed away on Mother's Day. Let's treat our elders better.

Black Female Doctors: Sought After and Maligned May 10, 2025

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Black Female Doctors often navigate a complex landscape where their expertise may be questioned, and their voices marginalized. It's crucial to assertively communicate observations and concerns about systemic biases and patient care disparities. Engaging in open dialogues and sharing experiences can foster awareness and drive change within healthcare institutions.

Health Misinformation:Who Can You Trust? May 03, 2025

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In a world full of health influencers, AI chatbots and conflicting advice, it's getting harder to know what's true.In this episode, Dr Rahman get real about the health misinformation epidemic . From TikTok trends to unregulated supplements, to the silence of doctors in short 15 minute visits, we unpack how trusst is breaking down - and how we take our power back.We explore- Who is responsible for your health education- The impact of AI and apps - What we can do to increase our health educationThis is a conversation about knowledge, truth and power. And it starts with asking the right questions.

Are Black Women Represented in Onine Medical Advice? A Closer Look at Reddit, AI and Digital Health Apr 26, 2025

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More women are using Reddit for medical advice - but are these digital spaces representative of Black Women's real health needs? In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr, Rahman unpacks a key question: Who get represented in digital health- and why does it matter?Drawing from a recent report by Weber Shandwick, we explore how AI, social media and user-generated platforms are shaping the future of healthcare- oftgen without Black voices at the center. We'll talk about:- Why Reddit data may not reflect Black women's realities- How AI and crowdsourced health advice may amplify bias- What we can do to protect our health in a digital -first world.Whether you're a health professional, digital strategist or just navigating your own care- you need to hear this conversation.

Want a Healthy Baby ? Start here. Apr 19, 2025

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Black Maternal Health Week 2025 just ended. In this episode, Dr. Rahman shares practical, evidence informed steps that can help improve pregnancy outcomes for Black women.What we cover:- Why a first trimester ultrasound matters- Importance of fetal movement tracking- Importance of home blood pressure monitoring- The reasoning why all Black pregnancies are high riskIt's not about being afraid during a pregnancy- it 's about being empowered and having healthier pregnancies.#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #HealthyPregnancy #BlackMomsMatter #MaternalHealthEquity #BirthJustice #FetalMovementMatters #HomeBPCheck #BlackWomensHealthPodcast #PregnancyTips #BlackMaternalCare #TodaysWomanPodcast

I Had to Stop Him: When Bias Crosses the Line Apr 12, 2025

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What happens when a doctor assumes you're the patient's girlfriend. Or that your medical insight came from Google? What happens when implicit bias walks into the room?

In this episode, Dr Rahman recounts a recent experience where she and a relative were dismissed, interrogated and condescended to the doctor.. until he learned who she was.

We're talking about implicit bias - how it shows up and how to respond- whether you're a doctor, a patient or someone's who's tired of being overlooked.

Why Every Black Woman Needs a Coach (Maybe) Apr 04, 2025

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Is coaching just hype - or could it be the support Black Women actually need in leadership and life?

Dr. Rahman speaks with Ms. Desiree Cocroft, a certified executive coach to talk : what coaching is, what it's not, and why it might be a game-changer for Black Women navigating burnout, bias and the constant pressure to be the strong one.

You'll hear:

The difference between coaching, mentoring and consulting
When to seek a coach
Three practical tips to help you find the right one
A powerful reminder: you don't have do it alone

Toxic Braids: What Every Black Woman Needs to Know Mar 28, 2025

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What's really in the braiding hair we use- and what does it mean for our health?

In this urgent and eye-opening episdoe of the Black Women's Podcast, Dr. Rahman speaks with Dr. James E. Rogers, the lead scientist at Consumer Reports, who oversaw the recent investigation into synthetic braiding hair - and what he found may shock you.

100% of the samples tested contained concerning chemicals- including some linked to cancer, hormone disruption and reproductive harm. For millions of Black women and girls who wear braids for weeks at a time, this is more than a beauty issue - it's a health issue.

In this episode, we discuss: