Black Women’s Health
by Dr. Rahman
Black Women's Health is a platform for dissecting and discussing health issues and health news germane to Black Women. We define health as more than the absence of disease. We embrace a definition of health that includes not only physical but emotional, mental, economic and social wellbeing. Until it is no longer, we are committed to eliminating racial health disparities. We celebrate Black women.
Episodes
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The Rising of Urgent Care Centers
Urgent care centers have increasingly become a part of our health care system. Join in our conversation with Ms. Jennifer Kirk - a regional director at Midwest Express Clinics. We asked the hard questions: why are urgent care centers needed, what type of services can be provided and we asked…
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When You Get Knocked Down
It happens to us all. The following is an inspirational story about a doctor - a Black Woman - and how she overcame . Now she has a message for you.
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New Treatment for TNBC- Would You?
A timely conversation with a medical oncologist, Dr Kalinsky regarding new treatment for metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Discussion re: why participation. in clinical trials is important. However, would you consider it? And what about the risks? An insightful conversation - lots of...
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Dr. Idoko - Helping Patients and Parents to Navigate the Complexities of Neurologic Conditions
Dr. Kimberly Idoko is board certified neurologist, children's right attorney, entrepreneur and author whose work spans medicine, law and advocacy. Her lifelong committment is to providing patient centered care in addition to guidance to parents with children with neurologic disorders.Author of…
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The Increasing And Global Incidence of Fibroids - Why Don't They Tell You
An interview with Dr. Cheruba Prakabar - an OBGYN , gynecologic surgeon focusing on holistic, medical and surgical management of uterine fibroids. https://www.thefibroidDoc.com #fibroiduterus #womenshealth #hysterectomy #femalereproductivehealth #uterinefibroid
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Covered California: Challenges for a Health Insurance Marketplace. Are You at Risk?
Dr Monica Soni is the Chief Medical Officer for Covered California, a state run Health Insurance Market Place. In this podcast, she shares the satisfaction and the challenges of providing health insurance options for families who don't receive insurance benefits from their employers and who don't...
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Joy, Health and Wellbeing for Women 40+ | Personal Coach Rhonda Williams
In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr Sharan Abdul Rahman speaks with personal coach Rhonda Williams about finding joy, purpose and wellbeing after 40. Together they discuss practical strategies to help women prioritize themseles and create healthier, more fulfilling lives.Website:...
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When the Doctors Aren't Sure About Your Diagnosis: Living with an Atypical Medical Illness
Hear her uplifting story and be inspired..
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Does Annual Ultrasound Screening for Fibroids Save Money?
Insightful and informative interview with Dr. Bhuchitra Singh, John Hopkins researcher who has spent 10+ years researching fibroids. His most recent paper question whether it makes sense to give women in the US annual ultrasound: Does it save money? How does this help women? Great Interview. 5...
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Fibroids, Women's Health- And What Comes Next?
Let's have a heart to heart conversation. Fibroids are one the many female health issues that have gone underfunded and under- researched. I look forwards to sharing more about fibroids and in the near future and how our understanding of fibroids may change. I will continue to shed light on…
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How Many Hysterectomies Have You Done Lately?
It's an awkward question, but it needs to be asked?
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Black Maternal Health Week: Support Her!
Black Maternal Health Week: Aptril 11-17, 2026
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Fibroids: You Have a Part to Play
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahmanm gets"real" with Black Women regarding expectations and answers to questions about fibroids.
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Ulipristal: Was It Too Good or That Bad?
In this episode of Black Women’s Health podcast, Dr Rahman talks about the drug, Ulipristal. With this drug, it felt like we might have something different.- Not just another way to manage symptoms.- Not just another pathway to surgery.But a way to: - treat women earlier- reduce the need for...
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Am I Invisible?
In this episode of Black Woman’s Health, Dr. Rahman shines the light on the plight of women experiencing symptomatic fibroids and talks directly to her- asking for her involvement to help to lead to change. You are not alone. Share your experience: Fibroid Survey
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He Acted. Why Do Women With Fibroids Wait?
Mr. Javant Benton took control of his health - early and intentionally. So why are women with fibroids so often told to wait? In this episode of Black Women's Health podcast, Dr, Rahman explores what this transformation reveals about how we approach women's health and whether there's room to…
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The Fibroid Drug That Almost Changed Everything
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr Rahman talks about an almost medical breakthrough for women with fibroid tumor and what it means for women today. Share your fibroid experience: Fibroids2026
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Actress Lupita Nyong'o States She Has Fifty Fibroids
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses how this disclosure raises interesting questions such as what environment allowed them to form. Irregardless, if you have fibroids - know that you are not alone. Share your fibroid experience: Fibroids2026
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Fibroids: How to Get a Proper Evaluation
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses key points in getting a proper evaluation of your fibroids.
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Fibroids: I Don't Want to Have Surgery
In this episode of Black Women's Health podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses non-surgical options for uterine fibroids. Often "I don't want surgery" gets said because women aren't clear on their options and are seeking more information.
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Fibroids Causing Pain with Sex
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses pain with sex caused by fibroid tumors. If sex hurts and you have fibroids- that's not weakness. That's anatomy. Deep pain s often mechanical. But because it's private... it's dismissed. This conversation matters. If you have...
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Large Fibroids and You Want to Get Pregnant
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses both the challenges of large fibroids when contemplating pregnancy and the challenges of large fibroids during pregnancy.
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Do Fibroids Come Back?
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses concerns, questions and information a woman with fibroids should discuss with her gynecologist.
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Large Fibroids, No Pain- Should You Be Concerned?
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman talks to a group of women with large fibroids but no abnormal bleeding. The question is "Should she be concerned?"
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Too Much Bleeding | Fibroid Series
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses the abnormal uterine bleeding which is the number one symptom associated with uterine fibroids. She discusses the reason careful evaluation is needed, the unanswered questions and two potentially low cost treatment options for...
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How to Read Your Own Fibroid Ultrasound
Pain, bleeding, pelvic pressure and now your OBGYN orders a pelvic ultrasound. You get the report in your patient portal but WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Honestly, fibroid imaging reports are written for doctors, not patients. That's appropriate but what's missing is a patient friendly translation. We 're...
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Preparing for the Holidays When Your Body is Already Tired |The Fibroid Series
Women with fibroids and anemia how that the real challenge isn't the holiday events but the challenge of trying function, trying to prepare, trying to enjoy the holidays with little to no energy. Let's break the silence of women suffering with fibroids.
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Fibroids-Why no answers?
In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr Rahman continues her discussion regarding fibroids, how rssearch is lagging and what Black women can do. Participate in the Fibroid Project
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Pregnant with Fibroids and Scared
In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr. Rahman talks about the presence of uterine fibroids while pregnant. Pregnant with Fibroids and Scared taps into the exact fear, isolation and uncertainty pregnant women actually feel - especially Black women, who often feel dismissed in clinical...
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Vitamin D, Fibroids and What We're Missing
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman talks about uterine fibroids which are incredibly common, incredibly disruptive and incredibly ignored. Fibroids affect up to 80% of Black women by the age of 50 yr. Often treatment focuses on surgery. But there is a whole area of…
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Raised on Chitlins - Now Vegan: What Changed & Why
Another perennial.. Another favorite..In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman talks with Ms. Beverly who grow up in North Philadelphia eating and loving pork. She learned about food choices from Dick Gregory. She learned from and was personal friends with Dr. Sebi. In this...
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I Messed Up - And Here's What It Taught Me
In this episode of Black Woman's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman confesses.The experience became a gift - a lesson in accountability, humility and extending grace especially in a season when everyone is carrying more than they show.
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Home Birth? Know this first.
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses the small but increasing interest in home births. For Black Women this is often a choice made to avoid the inherent racism encountered within our healthcare system. Dr. Rahman is sadden to see the amount of public attention…
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The Menopause Hustle
In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr. Rahman will discuss why we need more research, not more menopause products, Currently;Pharma tells women : "Here's a prescription solution."Wellness tells women: "Here's a supplement solution"'Food Industry: "Here's a menopause bar with collagen and...
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Using AI to Predict Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
We come to the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman highlights Clairity, the first FDA authorized AI platform for predicting a woman's five year future risk of developing breast cancer. She explains why 1) this is a potential benefit…
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The Black Consumer: Targeted, Trapped or Empowered
Black consumers drive over $1.7 trillion in annual spending . In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr Rahman pulls back the curtain on how brands, media and even health campaings target the Black consumer- and why awareness is power.
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BLACK GIRL VITAMINS- Is It Worth Your Money? Do They Work?
In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr Rahman talks about the who, how, what, where and why vitamins with Blackgirl Vitamins. A Perennial favorite ..
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No ROI - Even with Privilege: Why Women's Health Innovation Keeps Failing
Even privilege can't guarantee success in women's health innovation. In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman , board certified OB/GYN looks at why so many women's health startups fail - even when backed by money, influence and access.Inspired by Veronica Adamson"s STAT news...
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Is AI racist? Recent MIT Study Says..
Is artifical intelligence truly neutral - or is it quietly reflecting and amplifying society's deepest biases? In this episode of Black Women's Health with Dr. Rahman, we unpack a recent MIT study that shed light on non- clinical determinants of health of clinical decisions in Large Language…
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The Underbelly of Medicine
Don't listen to this podcast if you believe that- Ageism doesn't exist in current day medicine- Sexism doesn't exist in current day medicine- Racism doesn't exist in current day medicineDr Stella Safo shares her personal experience. Now she advocates for change.On September 30, 2025, she will…
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Dr Cheryl Law: Defying the Odds
A Physician. A Wife. A Mother. A Stage 4 Cancer Patient. Here's to "shining the light" on this incredible person. This is one of my favorite interviews.
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Grateful, Inspired, Committed: A Message from Dr. Rahman
When the NAACP Image Awards reached out about this podcast, I was stunned. I didn't start this to win recognition - I started it because Black women deserve clarity, care and truth in health conversations.It's not about awards, it's about staying committed.
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Is Ozempic the New Menopause Fix? Let's talk GLPs & HRT
From Facebook groups to celebrity headlines, woen are promoting GLPs (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) as magic fix for menopause. Are we mixing hype with science. Are we being sold another expensive quick fix, and what does this mean for women's health.
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Serena + GLPs: Sellout or Solution
Serena"s the face, but Ro is the system. And the system we're moving toward may not be about health for all. It may not be about health at all - it may be about profit.
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Black Maternal Mortality : What McKinsey Missed
Reducing Black maternal mortality isn't just a moral imperative - it improves health outcomes for all women and strengthens the economy. McKinsey's new report lays out a five-point strategy, but is it enough? In this episode, Dr. Rahman breaks it down: what they got right, what's missing, and…
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Rihanna: Pregnancy spacing. .How close is too close?
Rihanna's back-to-back pregnancies have sparked conversations about pregnancy spacing - how close is too close between births? In this episode, we break down what research says about short pregnancy intervals, the risks for mom and baby. Whether you're planning your next child or just curious…
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Fibroids: Don't Wait for Symptoms - Do This Now
In this episode of Black Women's Health, discover how to:- Spot your risk early - ethnicity, family history, and low vitamin D matter- Use routine ultrasound and lab tests to catch fibroids before they grow, before they become symptomatic- cut every day exposures that can fuel fibroid growth-...
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Doctor, Heal Thyself.
What happens when the healer needs healing? In this episode, Dr, Rahman shares the story of a retired cardiologist who struggled with fatigue, high blood pressure, accelerating biological age unitl he change made changes available to all of us.If your doctor isn't living well, what does that mean...
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Vulvar Cancer: Her Story. No Shame. No Silence.
She never imagined she'd be diagnosed with vulvar cancer. But when it happened, she had to search for a way not only to survive but to continue living with joy and purpose. Now, after completing treatment and living with side effects, she's sharing her story out loud.In this powerful episode of...
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Deepfakes in Healthcare: Hope, Hype or Harm?
Deepfakes are usually seen as a threat - but could they also be a tool for healing?In this episode, Dr. Rahman explores the surprising, emerging role of AI-generated avatars and deepfake technology in healthcare. AI may offer real solutions - but it also brings serious risks: misinformation, bias...
About this show
Black Women's Health is a platform for dissecting and discussing health issues and health news germane to Black Women. We define health as more than the absence of disease. We embrace a definition of health that includes not only physical but emotional, mental, economic and social wellbeing. Until it is no longer, we are committed to eliminating racial health disparities. We celebrate Black women.
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Dr. Rahman