60 Seconds with HLC: Beyond the Minute

On this episode of 60 Seconds with HLC: Black Maternal Health Disparities.Shamicka Sewell, BSN, Women's Advocate, helps us break down what disparities look like and how they impact the way mothers are treated, heard, and cared for.We take a look into the reasons behind complications in pregnancy and childbirth for black women, highlighting systemic and cultural factors and we also discuss the importance of advocacy for women's health during doctor's visits, emphasizing the need for understanding and advocating for oneself.

On this episode of 60 Seconds with HLC, Kendra Waddy, LMFTA, joins us to discuss the societal expectations placed on women to absorb emotional needs and the resulting stress and burnout.Women and mothers are often expected to keep showing up, even when they are exhausted, and over time, that weight impacts mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.

On this premiere episode of 60 Seconds with HLC, hosts Dr. Dow and Dr. Thomas dive into the topic of maternal mental health, emphasizing its impact on the entire family and the broader aspects of mental health beyond postpartum depression.Like, subscribe, and check back weekly for new episodes!

Amanda Shurum, M.S., Program Director of YAP Inc. in Lee County joins us to talk about what family preservation really looks like.When families are stable and supported, stress decreases, parents are more present & children feel safer and more secure.