CRxOWN Talks

"My goodies, my goodies, my goodies..." 🎶The best "goodies" aren't found in the snack aisle—they're the nutrients that fuel your body for a lifetime of health.In this episode of CRxOWN Talks, we're cutting through nutrition myths and exploring what it really means to nourish your body without guilt. Whether you're trying to eat healthier, prevent diabetes, or simply understand what your body needs, this conversation is packed with practical, evidence-based advice.Joining me is Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes, an award-winning registered dietitian, nationally recognized women's health and diabetes expert, and passionate advocate for health equity. Together, we discuss:🥩 Why protein is essential for women at every stage of life🌾 The truth about fiber—and why most of us aren't getting enough🍽️ Common nutrition myths that need to be retired👩🏾‍⚕️ How women's nutritional needs change throughout the lifespan💙 The role nutrition plays in preventing and managing diabetesAbout Our Guest:Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes is an award-winning, nationally recognized women's health, diabetes, and nutrition expert. She is a mother, author, health writer, speaker, recipe developer, and global leader in gestational diabetes with a passion for plants. Her expertise has been featured by SiriusXM, NBC10 Boston, CNBC, Harvard Health Publishing, Medscape, Forbes Health, The Wall Street Journal, WebMD, Women's Health, Reader's Digest, and many other national and international media outlets.Sue-Ellen is an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Media Spokesperson, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, a National Academy of Sports Medicine Women's Fitness Specialist Certified Personal Trainer, and holds a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management. She is the founder and owner of 360Girls&Women, a holistic health and wellness private practice, founder of B.E.A.T. Gestational Diabetes, Inc., a nonprofit organization, and co-founder of Cultured Health, a digital healthcare app that connects clients with culturally aligned dietitians.A passionate advocate for Black maternal health, diabetes prevention, women's health, and health equity, Sue-Ellen has dedicated her career to educating communities, mentoring future dietitians, and making nutrition accessible to everyone.Healthy eating isn't about perfection or restriction—it's about giving your body the goodies it needs to thrive.#CRxOWNTalks #Goodies #Nutrition #HealthyEating #Protein #Fiber #DiabetesPrevention #WomensHealth #BlackHealthMatters #HealthEquity #BlackNP

“Say my name, say my name…” 🎶Every patient deserves to be seen, heard, and believed. Yet too many people—especially in Black communities—leave healthcare appointments feeling dismissed, rushed, or unheard.In this episode of CRxOWN Talks, we're talking about one of the most important skills you can have: self-advocacy in healthcare. Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, asking questions about your treatment plan, or speaking up when something doesn't feel right, your voice matters.Joining me is Maria Jasanya, MSN, RNC, CLC, CNM, CNE, a nurse educator, certified nurse midwife, and passionate advocate for patients and nurses alike. Together, we discuss:🗣️ Why self-advocacy can improve your health outcomes🤝 How providers can create space for patients to feel heardAbout Our Guest:Maria Jasanya, MSN, RNC, CLC, CNM, CNE is a Nurse Educator, Adjunct Nursing Faculty, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse Freelance Writer, and has recently become a guest on several podcasts. She received her BSN from CUNY Hunter College in 2007, MSN in Nurse Midwifery from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2012, and a post-MSN in Nursing Education from SUNY Stony Brook in 2019. She has been a Registered Nurse for over 15 years specializing in maternal-child and general medical-surgical nursing.Maria currently serves full time as the Nurse Residency Coordinator (NRP) and Registered Nurse Instructor at a multi-site academic teaching hospital in Brooklyn, New York. She has worked with several companies as a Subject Matter Expert to participate in the review and development of nursing curriculum, job aides, and policies; formulate NCLEX-style questions; create modules for nursing textbooks; fact-check nursing information; and write nursing blogs.Maria is passionate about educating nurses, promoting self and patient advocacy, and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes.Your health is too important to stay silent. Ask the questions. Share your concerns. Trust your instincts. You are your best advocate.🎧 Tune in to Say My Name and learn how finding your voice in healthcare can change your outcomes.#CRxOWNTalks #SayMyName #PatientAdvocacy #HealthEquity #BlackHealthMatters #HealthcareAdvocacy #BlackNP #EmpoweredPatients

It's the principle of pleasure! What if protecting yourself didn’t kill the vibe — but actually amplified it? In this episode of Crown Talks, I run it back with last episode's guests to talk about the tools we use for prevention can also be tools of pleasure. Let’s break it all the way down. Knowing your options is the ultimate flex. We talk language to use to assert your boundaries and ask your partner the questions to reach Pleasure. Protection. Power!

It's CRxOWN Talks birthday, so we need a Birthday Song right? Well, like 2 Chainz said, they ask me what I do and who I do it for. Welcome to the introduction episode for The CRxOWN Talks podcast. In this episode I tell a little about myself and why I decided to start this series of health talks for the Black community and the providers that care for them.