The Visit with Dr. Arabia Mollette

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Why Women Fear Of Being Judged At The Gym Dec 30, 2019

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It's definitely not uncommon for a little anxiety and intimidation to kick in when walking into a gym. Believe me, you are certainly not alone! Did you know that "gymtimidation" keeps a shocking number of women at home? Well, in honor of New Year's Eve, guest expert and fitness guru from the FIT Factory NYC, Jasmine "Coach Jaz" Graham and I are going to discuss how can we ditch gymtimidation and boost our confidence.

Finding Ourselves Through Food Dec 23, 2019

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We've all heard the expression, "you are what you eat." But is this true? Well on this episode of "The Visit" is registered dietician nutritionist, Vanessa Rissetto. We'll discuss how food plays a role in constructing our identities, the constant food shaming on social media, as well as the current obsessions with counting calories and healthy eating.

How Not To Go Broke Over Christmas Dec 16, 2019

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The holidays are supposed to be a time of giving and Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. But it could be also a hard time for others. When you are struggling financially, Christmas can be one of the most stressful periods of the year not only finanically but emotionally. On this episode, business owner and stock analyst, Mabel Nuñez, provides us with tips on how to maintain financial wellness while preparing for the Christmas holiday and avoid overspending. The final decision of whether to go for broke or not this season is in our hands!

Allergic to Semen? Dec 09, 2019

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You can be allergic to pretty much anything. But did you know that you can also be allergic to semen? Well, semen allergy is a real thing, not very common and mostly impacts women! Joining me is guest expert and triple board-certified Internist, Allergist and Immunologist, Dr. Lakeia Wright. Today, we'll discuss how to know if you are allergic to semen, how to spot these symptoms, the treatment and how not to allow this allergy to affect your sex life.

Life As A Hip-Hop Promoter Turned HIV Activist Dec 02, 2019

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She is renowned in the music industry for her work as a successful concert promoter working with the likes of Jay Z and Lil Kim. After contracting HIV in 1995 from a man she thought she was going to marry, Maria Davis decided to spend the rest of her life fighting to stay alive, help spread awareness within her community and raise money to support research for a cure. Joining me today in honor of World AIDS Day is hip-hop promoter turned HIV activist, Maria Davis. On this episode, she opens up about her life as an AIDS survivor, activist, as well as her personal battles with finding love and holding on to love.

Racism and Bias in the Food Industry Nov 25, 2019

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Studies shows that Black and Latino neighborhoods have more outdoor advertising space than white neighborhoods and these spaces disproportionately market alcohol, tobacco and the least of healthy foods. Lacking access to healthier foods and also lacking knowledge about what foods are in fact healthier, the poor are easy prey to the junk food industry and food chains who see these communities as markets they can readily exploit. Brooklyn-based registered dietician nutritionist, Maya Feller, stopped by "The Visit" to discuss racism and bias in the food industry.

Managing Your Diabetes with Good Nutrition Nov 18, 2019

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Having diabetes doesn't mean you need to eliminate all carbs, fruits and fats to get it under control. Various carb-containing foods are nutrient rich and healthy fats have many health benefits. In honor of American Diabetes Month, board-certifed Family Medicine and Culinary Physician, Dr. Lauren Powell, is going to share her expertise on how you can lower your risks for diabetic complications with good nutrition, portion control and still live your best life. Also, we'll go over risk factors for diabetes, signs/symptoms, getting a proper diagnosis, and the process of self-monitoring blood sugars at home.

The Virginity Exam Nov 15, 2019

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Last week, American rapper, actor and TV host, T.I. aka "TIP", shocked the world when he admitted on a podcast interview that he annually accompanies his 18-year-old daughter to her gynecological exam to see if her "hymen is still intact"; basically ensuring that she's still a virgin. But while T.I.'s comments continue to cause an uproar on the internet, there is a more disturbing reality: virginity testing is widespread around the globe and has historically been associated with far more complex questions of gender, sexual politics, history, religion, and culture. Joining us on this special bonus episode of "The Visit", are OB/GYN specialist, Dr. Kiarra King, as well as Hip Hop journalist, co-founder, and CEO of AllHipHop.com, Chuck "Jigsaw" Creekmur. We are going to discuss the issue with virginity testing, the physical and mental health effects it has on girls and women as well as how fathers can be proactive by talking with their daughters about sex.

Boo to the Flu Nov 11, 2019

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 people in the USA are hospitalized each year for illnesses associated with seasonal influenza virus infections. Less than half of adults (18 years and older) received a flu vaccine in recent years. But you may be asking yourself "why should I get the flu vaccine and is it effective? Will the vaccine give me the flu?" Joining us on this episode of "The Visit", is triple-board certified Infectious Disease specialist, Internist and Pediatrician, Dr. Alexea Gaffney. We discussed why is the flu so dangerous, reasons to get the flu shot or not and when to get it.

Everyone Is Grieving Nov 04, 2019

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Losing someone we love can put us into a deep and vulnerable position, where we experience a host of emotions unlike anything before. Anxiety following loss is a very real, yet often overlooked symptom. So how can we better work through our grief and begin to get a handle on our anxiety? Guest expert and clinical psychotherapist from the Sixth Street Wellness Clinic, Stacey Younge discusses how to overcome loss and grief-related anxiety.

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