Confessions of Melanated Docs

May 17 2024 15 ep. 42 mins 4
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Here, we have candid conversations and open discussions about what it means to be a Melanated Doctor or Doctor of color. The purpose of this podcast is to encourage healthcare professionals to be their true and authentic selves. Additionally, we want to motivate aspiring Melanated Doctors. This podcast will give you the inside scoop on our lives and experiences. We want to divulge the trials and tribulations, the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows and everything in between. We are your melanated docs. Take this journey with us!

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Episode 15: New Chapter: Motherhood

May 17 2024 40 mins  
Hey! This week we chat with Dr. Keisha about her next chapter in life. Being a new mom of twins can be streessful to say the least. Take a listen to hear how she is overcoming new challenges in this new chapter of life.

Episode 14: Eating Right with a Registered Dietician

May 03 2024 52 mins  
Let's be real, eathing healthy can be challenging. Many of us have the best intentions to eat right and to be healthy and fit. But, junk food calls our names. We chat it up with Stephanie Rice, RD to discuss some of these problems. As a registered dietician, she teaches us about healthy eating habits and ways to make better choices. Also Chronic illnesses can play a huge role in in

Episode 13: Get A Passport and Use It

Dec 07 2023 47 mins  
In this episode of Confessions of Melanated Docs, we chat with Yvette who is the owner of Purpose Travel Group. We discuss traveling while black and places that melanated individuals should visit. We also discuss her initiative with her foundation "Assisting Kids in African Villages". Please tune in and learn helpful traveling tips and how you can book amazing trips curated for the

Episode 12: Being More Than A Melanated Doc While Nurturing The Black Family Unit

Oct 24 2023 55 mins  
In this episode we talk with Dr. Megan Thomas about being a boss and having a blended family. She gets real about her life and how she manages it all. She is an inspiration to those who don’t take the traditional path and blazes their own. Her story is a great example of hard work and perseverance. You do not want to miss this episode! Please listen and tell us what you think.

Episode 11: Sex, Dating and Being in the Cookie Jar

Mar 30 2023 55 mins  
This week we sat down with Dr. Natasha Pyfrom as we discussed sex, dating and many things in between. Dr. Pyfrom is currently practicing as a Family Medicine Physician. In this episode, she gives us invaluable wisdom, lessons learned and several pearls for everyday life. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. Everything is up for discussion. Tune in and let us know what you t

Episode 10. Being A Boss, Melanated Motherhood And The Evolving Family Structure

Feb 20 2023 54 mins  
Hey y'all hey! We are back for the new year. We can’t wait to share our new experiences with everyone. On this episode of “Confessions of Melanated Docs” we talk with Dr. Morgan Price about motherhood, family structure, and being a young professional. Family structure can look different for many individuals especially now. On this episode, we have an honest discussion about

Episode 9. Social Media + Mental Health + Being In Our Feelings

Sep 20 2022 51 mins  
Social Media has been very poignant to our lives in numerous ways over the years. It has allowed us to form connections that we didn’t know were possible and forge new communities. Please join us along with Camellia Green, a licensed mental health provider, as we delve into the positive and negative impacts of social media. We will also discuss helpful tools to navigate social me

Episode 8. Honestly... Dr. Aniika Jackson-Smith

Aug 08 2022 25 mins  
“Honestly...” is a new segment of our podcast “Confessions of Melanated Docs”. Here we talk with other Melanated Docs about life, work, wellness, current events and more. This week our Melanated Docs Spotlight is on Dr. Aniika Jackson-Smith. Dr. Aniika Jackson-Smith is a native of New Orleans, LA. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Xavier University of Louisian

Episode 7. Work. Life. Balance. Periodt.

Jul 26 2022 62 mins  
Do you ever wonder how others are able to do the absolute most on a daily basis? You are not alone! We find ourselves asking these same questions. Is the phrase “work-life balance” simply a common saying in these post-pandemic times? As Melanated Docs, our lives can be hectic, and balance can seem unachievable. In this new episode of Confessions of Melanated Docs, we explore wo

Episode 6- Woes of Melanated Docs

Feb 03 2022 37 mins  
The daily struggle of Melanated Docs can be real. You are not alone in feeling this way. In this world of many titles, why do some feel that it's ok to not call us "Doctor"? Respect our boundaries, please! The title of "Doctor" helps to solidify our position on the ladder of success that we have worked so hard to secure. Don’t try to knock us down a notch by trying to diminish t