EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 8 MIN
Do We Feel As Good As We Look: BeautyMaxxing vs. HealthMaxxing
from Her Whole Health
In this episode, Rebecca unpacks why external wellness for black women gets so much more attention than internal wellness — and what that costs us.She digs into Diabetes UK data showing type 2 diabetes diagnoses in women under 40 have risen 50% in just six years, explores why "just go to therapy" ignores the real barriers Black women face in accessing care, and challenges the strong Black woman narrative that tells us to keep going instead of asking for help.Research papers discussed:https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/type-2-diabetes-rises-twice-fast-younger-women-compared-older-womenhttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mental-health-among-african-american-womenhttps://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/health/mental-health/detentions-under-the-mental-health-act/latest/For comments, further discussions and potential collaborations email [email protected]
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In this episode, Rebecca unpacks why external wellness for black women gets so much more attention than internal wellness — and what that costs us. She digs into Diabetes UK data showing type 2 diabetes diagnoses in women under 40 have risen 50% in just six years, explores why "just go to therapy" ignores the real barriers Black women face in accessing care, and challenges the strong Black woman narrative that tells us to keep going instead of asking for help. Research papers discussed: https...
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