Better Black Health

In this episode of Better Black Health, Dr. Greg Hall sits down with Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr., physician and author of The Vaccine Bible: A Comprehensive, Commonsense Guide to What Keeps Us Safe from the Flu, Measles, Hepatitis, and More.Vaccines have become one of the most debated—and sometimes confusing—topics in healthcare. Dr. Myers joins us to separate medical evidence from misinformation and explain what families need to know as vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles and other infections begin appearing again in communities across the country.The conversation explores how vaccines work, why diseases that many Americans rarely encountered for decades can return when vaccination rates decline, and what outbreaks can mean not only for people who are unvaccinated, but also for infants, older adults, and medically vulnerable individuals.Dr. Hall and Dr. Myers also discuss vaccine safety, common concerns about side effects, the changing vaccine landscape in the era of mRNA technology, and how patients can make informed decisions without becoming overwhelmed by conflicting information.Topics include:Why vaccine-preventable diseases are returningWhat happens when community vaccination rates fallVaccine effectiveness and safetyUnderstanding side effects versus disease complicationsProtecting infants and medically vulnerable family membersSeparating vaccine facts from misinformationHow to have better conversations with your physician about vaccinesDr. Myers' new book, The Vaccine Bible, provides a straightforward, medically sound guide for people looking for reliable information about vaccines and protecting their families.Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall brings culturally relevant, evidence-based conversations to the issues that can make the biggest difference in our health.

In this episode of Better Black Health, Dr. Greg Hall welcomes back sociologist, educator, and public health scholar Dr. Tim Goler to discuss the ideas behind his new book, Liberated Mind: A Guide to Black Clarity. Dr. Goler explores how structural racism, intergenerational stress, and inherited ways of thinking can influence the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of Black communities. Together, they discuss how developing greater mental clarity, critical thinking, and self-determination may help individuals make healthier choices and improve overall wellness.Dr. Tim Goler is a sociologist, educator, and public scholar whose work examines how structural racism, intergenerational stress, and life-course experiences shape the mental and emotional well-being of Black communities. Raised in Cleveland and educated in the Cleveland Public Schools, he earned degrees from Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve University. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Goler serves as Professor of Sociology and Urban Affairs and Director of Research at the Center for African American Public Policy at Norfolk State University. His work bridges academic research and community practice, emphasizing Black mental health, resilience, self-determination, and culturally grounded approaches to wellness.Find the book on TimGoler.com and AmazonEach episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.  

Black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. Karen Eubanks Jackson has spent more than 30 years fighting to change that. A four-time breast cancer survivor and founder/CEO of Sisters Network® Inc. — the nation's only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization — Karen joins Dr. Greg Hall to discuss why early detection saves lives, how survivor-led chapters across the country are supporting Black women through diagnosis and treatment, and why breaking the silence around breast cancer in the Black community is a matter of life and death. Karen is the recipient of the ASCO Patient Advocate Award and author of In the Company of My Sisters.Learn more or find a chapter near you:Website: https://www.sistersnetworkinc.org | [email protected] | 866-781-1808Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistersnetwork/Twitter/X: https://x.com/sistersnetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sistersnetworkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-network/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sistersnetwork & https://www.youtube.com/@SisInSurvivorshipPodcastEach episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.  

In this episode of Better Black Health, Dr. Greg Hall welcomes back sociologist, educator, and public scholar Dr. Tim Goler to discuss the ideas behind his new book, Liberated Mind: A Guide to Black Clarity. Dr. Goler explores how structural racism, intergenerational stress, and inherited ways of thinking can influence the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of Black communities. Together, they discuss how developing greater mental clarity, critical thinking, and self-determination may help individuals make healthier choices and improve overall wellness.Dr. Tim Goler is a sociologist, educator, and public scholar whose work examines how structural racism, intergenerational stress, and life-course experiences shape the mental and emotional well-being of Black communities. Raised in Cleveland and educated in the Cleveland Public Schools, he earned degrees from Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve University. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Goler serves as Professor of Sociology and Urban Affairs and Director of Research at the Center for African American Public Policy at Norfolk State University. His work bridges academic research and community practice, emphasizing Black mental health, resilience, self-determination, and culturally grounded approaches to wellness.Find the book on TimGoler.com and AmazonEach episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.  

Fibroids affect up to 80% of Black women by age 50, yet many are still told to ‘just live with it’ or offered a hysterectomy as the only option. Today Dr. Greg Hall is talking with the country’s leading fibroid surgeons, Dr. Pierre Johnson, known as ‘The Fibroid Slayer,’ about what women need to know, what the medical system gets wrong, and why preserving fertility and choice matters. He recently removed a 27-pound fibroid and received national attention. From a young age, he set his sights on becoming an OB-GYN and persevered through significant challenges to fulfill that vision. He earned his bachelor’s in biology from Xavier University of Louisiana, where he also pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, complete a general surgery internship at Washington Hospital Center, and finish his OB-GYN residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Let’s welcome Dr. Pierre Johnson.  Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community. 

Sam “SP” Prewitt was just 29, active, and seemingly healthy when a massive heart attack nearly took his life. In this episode, he shares the #HeartStrong story behind his book "Plus More Life"—from ignoring early warning signs to discovering a 95% coronary blockage and dangerously high cholesterol driven in part by family history. We explore what most people get wrong about “young” hearts, the critical numbers every adult should know before 30, and how genetics and lifestyle all intersect. Sam opens up about the emotional aftermath of surviving, breaking generational curses, and the day-to-day habits that now define his heart-healthy life. If you think you’re too young to worry about heart disease, this conversation is your wake-up call.Book: https://www.samprewitt.com/plusmorelifeSP's website: https://www.samprewitt.com/Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community. 

In this episode of Better Black Health, Dr. Gregory Hall sits down with Nikia Smith for a powerful conversation about advocacy, personal growth, and the importance of creating healthier communities. Together, they explore the challenges facing Black health today, the role of empowerment and education, and how individuals can use their voices to drive meaningful change. This episode offers inspiration, practical insight, and a reminder that better health starts with informed and engaged communities.Website: https://sheisfireforged.com/Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book, which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.