444 | The Pain We Carry Quietly: Breaking the Silence on Pelvic & Reproductive Health. Why Reproductive Pain Gets Ignored & How Black Women Take Back Their Health with Dr. Janelle Fredrick

Why do so many Black women get told their pain is “normal” when it’s anything but? In this episode, Tyra sits down with pelvic floor therapist Dr. Janelle Frederick to break down the symptoms so many of us have been taught to ignore — from chronic cramps to painful intimacy to stress responses we don’t even realize we’re carrying. Together, they dig into how hormones, stress, and the pelvic floor all connect, and why understanding your body is the first step to real relief.Takeaways:Listening to your body is an act of self-respect.Your pain has a source — and it deserves attention.Knowing what’s happening in your body is a form of empowerment.Enter the Holiday Giveaway (ends Dec 10, 2025): www.tyrathecreative.com/podcast✨ Connect with Dr. Janelle Fredrick1:1 virtual care-https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/Dr. Janelle’s podcast- https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/my-podcast/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/vaginarehabdoctor/DIY E books & Courses- https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/at-home-treatment-for-vaginismus/Community Connection LinksSign up for the Community Newsletter!: www.tyrathecreative.com/podcastJoin the AFBG Book Club: https://tyrathecreative.myflodesk.com/xkz6bzvn29 Shop the AFBG Merch!: http://tyrathecreative.com/merchLetters From Listeners Form: https://forms.gle/yqwdsBuRBjXQm9Xw7Subscriber Survey: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6ResourcesShop Tyra’s Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tyrathecreativeHere’s a free trial of ClassPass (with 20 bonus credits!): https://shop.tyrathecreative.com/classpass Listen to Lofi Beats for Deep Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfBhamgkCww&t=2222sWanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk Try the Calm App: https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4  Send an Email: [email protected] P.O. Box:TYRA MORRISONP.O. BOX 674NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!Follow Us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/affirmationsforblackgirlsFollow Us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@affirmationsforblackgirlsFollow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afbg_podcastFollow Us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@affirmationsforblackgirlsThe links above may be commission linksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy