MelaninWhiteCoats Podcast

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Episode 59- Endometriosis can't stop me! Rerouting success from dentistry to financial excellence with Dr Pascal Aug 15, 2022

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On this episode, we discuss how Dr. Pascal, Podcast host of The Rich Black Doc reinvented herself after her encounter with endometriosis, a condition in which tissues which normally lines the uterus implant themselves in other areas of the body. She discusses the importance of the mindset shift and adapting to develop financial excellence. We also explore how she has been able to coordinate different ventures in and outside of entrepreneurialship and why knowledge is an essential component to financial growth.

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Episode 58- Perspectives! ICU rotation with Dr Soumare Jul 23, 2022

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Perspectives is a new segment on the show which will highlight Dr. Soumare's experience while in residency. You will hear the good, the bad and the ugly. Unfiltered and unafraid to keep it real! This month talks to Dr. Soumare's experience on an ICU rotation. Dealing with death, learning about life and his expectations about what being a newly minted resident physician.

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Episode 57- How to successfully survive and thrive in intern year with Dr. Salih Jul 11, 2022

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On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcasts, Dr Salih, a current PGY-2 gives tips on how to survive intern year. The struggle is necessary for success. We discuss your mindset being a priority and remembering that questionable times calls for you to be unwavering about seeking help and knowing your WHY. We also talk about the importance of reflecting on the journey and learning to enjoy the process!

Who can stop you but yourself!

Tune in for the real GEMS and secrets to evolving in this process and MORE!

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Episode 56- Food for thought! How to keep a healthy brain and mind with Dr. Douyon Jun 20, 2022

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On this Melaninwhitecoats episode, we have Dr. Duoyon, board certified neurologist speak on how to maintain a healthy brain.

What are the most important ways to prevent and protect against Alzheimer disease

What is neuroplasticity and how does it affect our day to day activity

How our mindset can influence changes in our brains

Why we are more than just our brain

and MORE!

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Episode 55- Quick Takes! Sick and Tired of being sick and tired! Stop to the Mass Shootings! Jun 08, 2022

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Its Gun Violence Awareness Month!

On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast we discuss,

what are interventions to be considered in light of the recent climate of mass shootings

relevant statistics that show why this is an urgent matter that should be precedent above most political matters

personal encounters with gun violence.

why it is necessary to protect our children and feel safe in the "greatest country in the world"

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Episode 54- Quick Takes! Graduation 2022, Signed & Sealed by Dr. Williams and Dr. Soumare May 31, 2022

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On this episode, we recap the most important moments of medical school. Despite both the challenges, we faced, we perserved and believed in our mission. The mission to cross that stage and be the first physicians in our respective families.

Medical School was treacherous but we allowed the momentum of our dreams to propel us to graduation.

We discussed the unseen haters who wished for our downfall. How to navigate the world of uncertainty

Why graduation means more to us than just being called a physician?

The significance of being a trailblazer and leader for our community.

Advice for incoming medical students!

and MORE

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Episode 53- Addiction is more than meets the eye with Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr. Christopher Smith May 12, 2022

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It is National Prevention Week which is a week dedicated to bringing communities together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention. It is also Mental Health Awareness Month! On this episode, we have Dr. Chrisopther Smith, Addiction Psychiatrist discuss

how addiction is a disease of the brain/mind and not just attributed to a person's decision making

how cultural stigma behind addiction causes negative outcomes in our community

how addiction affects all people of all walks of life and is particularlarly concerning in pop/ hip hop culture ala DMX, MJ, Prince

how substance use has built the prison industrial complex

how the history of oppression continues to perpetuate addiction

and MORE!

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Episode 52- Politics and Medicine, Aint one without the other. Get to know Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Dr Jason Hayes May 02, 2022

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On this episode, we have Dr. Jason Hayes, Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia talk about his foray into politics and why physicians need to continue to advocate for their communities. We also discuss

some of the most important aspects of his campaign

how Medicare and Medicaid are essential components to those needing healthcare access and why we need to support those who are burdened by the healthcare system

how SB202, a bill passed in Georgia continues to promote voter suppression and affects underrepresented communities

why critical race theory should be essential in all our school systems?

how systemic racism continues to affect communities today and the historical precedence surrounding it from Jim Crow to Reaganomics in the 1980's

why we need to continue to support our HBCU's which creates outstanding and excellent black leaders. Why has the state of Tennessee withheld millions of state dollars for the illustrious Tennessee State University to this day? Pay Attention

and MORE!

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Episode 51 Quick takes! Cam Newton- Trial by Fire. Women being quiet?!! Apr 25, 2022

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Back at it! Cam Newton has recently come under fire for his comments regarding women. Particularly the comment " "No, baby! But you can't cook. You don't know when to be quiet. You don't know how to allow a man to lead."

On this episode we talk about what does his sentiments represents? Was it taken out of context and how does his comments potentially reinforce patriarchy?

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Episode 50- Quick Takes! Should the N word be banned? Mar 17, 2022

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Several weeks ago Joe Rogan and Fat Joe came under scruitiny for their use of the N word. On this Quick Takes episode we discuss our thoughts on the N word use in our communities and what does it signfiy?

Is it justified?

What is the history behind the word?

Are their context in which they are appropriate?

how should we approach situations in which someone may use the word in a derogatory fashion?

and MORE!

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