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- Dr. P On The Pod
#290 Listen! I’ve Got A Balm Story
Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is a phenomenal trailblazer. Dr. Seele is celebrating over…
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#289 Surprise! Happy Birthday to our Fearless Leader!
It’s a birthday celebration on Dr. P on the Pod! Join us as we surprise and celebrate Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, our fearless leader, whose vision and dedication…
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#288 Healthy Music, Healthy Children
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Julius Turner, an accomplished music technology educator, audio production specialist, and recording engineer with…
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#287 The Balm is Committed to the Work
What does it take to stay committed to the work of building healthier communities? In this episode of Dr. P on the Pod, Dr. Pernessa C. Seele and Dr. Cary…
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#286 What’s the 411 on Data Centers?
Joining us today is Deputy Director Pam Price, RN, who reminds us that every conversation about data centers is also a conversation about health. She will help…
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#285 We are on Mission: Upgrading Our Health Agenda
A special message from our very own Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a not-for-profit organization. Dr. Seele is celebrating…
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#284 Summer's Final Stretch: Embracing Wellness Before the Season Changes
Dr. Taquina Davis is a public health educator, researcher, and consultant. She serves as Managing Partner at Health E Strategies and as an adjunct professor…
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#283 Embracing the Joy of the Summertime
Gertie Houston Williams is an accomplished and progressive operations executive with extensive years of experience in corporate, human service management…
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#282 Servanthood in Action: Leading Change Through Faith, Healthcare, and Community Service
Dr. Janelle K. St. Louis is a pharmacist, educator, ministry leader, community advocate, and candidate for Chesapeake City Council who is passionate about…
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#281 250 Years of Celebrating Our Ancestors
In this special episode, Dr. P shares a heartfelt reflection on what the Fourth of July truly means to her. More than a celebration of America's independence…
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#280 The Future of Blood Cancer Care: Innovation, Access, and Hope
Dr. Eden Biltibo is a Hematology/Oncology clinical fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Dr. Camille V. Edwards is a board-certified…
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#279 Legacy in the Land: Collective Stewardship, Preserving History, and Building for Generations
Larry Overton is the Founder & Director of Overton Estates in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. Overton Estates stands on land that has remained in the same family…
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#278 Recharged & Reclaimed: Being Intentional for a Healthier Summer
Ivy Snead is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with more than eight years of experience serving diverse populations, including individuals with…
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#277 Cherishing Golden Memories with Dr. Sherri Garrett
Dr. Sherri Garrett, a native of Cedartown, GA, grew up as an Army brat. She is the daughter of the late Sgt. Lloyd Garrett and the late Clara Garrett. After…
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#276 Policy in Practice: A Mother’s Day Reflection with Pamela Price
Pamela D. Price currently serves as the Deputy Director for The Balm In Gilead, managing the various health initiatives of the organization. Under her…
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#275 The Legacy Assignment: Walking in What Was Built Before You
Pastor C.J. Matthews, II serves as Executive Pastor and Pastor in Succession of Mt. Sinai-Friendship United Church in Cleveland, Ohio, where he ministers…
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#274 Joy in the Journey: What Holy Week Teaches Us About Joy
Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque, Ph.D., is a seasoned leader in higher education, ministry, nonprofit innovation, and community transformation. She spent two decades in…
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#273 Rest as Resistance: Reimagining Strength for Black Women Today
Dr. Shayla Walker is a licensed clinical social worker, professor, workshop facilitator, and public speaker. With bachelor and master degrees in social work…
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#272 The Hot Pink Shoes: A Story of Grief, Legacy and Bouncing Back!
Maya Dionne is a bestselling author, widow coach, and CEO/Founder of Purpose2Platform LLC and Widows DO Bounce Back LLC. With over 20 years of experience in IT…
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#271 Women Who Soar: Legacy, Purpose, and the Power of Pathmakers
Sharvette Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Productions, is more than a business leader and marketing consultant; she’s THE PLATFORM BUILDER®. Her vision, ingenuity…
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#270 Beyond the Diagnosis: Survivor, Advocate, Changemaker
CiNease Freeman is a Richmond, Virginia-based colorectal cancer survivor and advocate, diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer in June 2022 at the age of 28. She…
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#269 38 Years of Prayer, Legacy and Love – Celebrating the 38th National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS
Dr. Cary L. Goodman has a sincere passion to empower faith communities to operate at their fullest capacity in areas of health promotion, advocacy programs…
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#268 Legacy & Liberation: Stories from the Black Panther Party
Elmer Dixon, a longtime activist for racial justice, grew up a witness to the Civil Rights Movement and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Seattle, WA…
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#267 A Long Walk: A Teacher’s School Integration Legacy
Edna Elaine Glover is a retired schoolteacher from South Carolina School Districts. Teaching social studies to high school students, her career spanned 30…
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#266 A Sacred 100 Years: Honoring the Impact of Negro History Week
Miyoshi Juergensen, PhD (she/her/hers) is an educator, scholar, and practitioner whose work centers Black educational history, teacher leadership, and…
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#265 What Runs in the Family: Black Health, Sacred Legacy, and Generational Courage
Erin Poyant is the founder of #hATTRNextGen™, a community-driven movement focused on raising awareness of V122I hereditary amyloidosis within the Black…
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#264 It’s a Happy New Year of Wellness! with Dr. P
Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is a phenomenal trailblazer. Dr. Seele is celebrating over…
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#263 Finding Holiday Joy: How to Survive the Season
Bishop Dickie L. Robbins is a dynamic visionary, community leader, public speaker, preacher, teacher, husband, and father. Bishop Robbins is a strong believer…
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#262 Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension: Your Blood Pressure is Speaking. Are you listening?
Joanne Mitchell-McLaren is a Lifelong Patient Advocate and Educator, Clinical Expert and Rare Disease Specialist. Her overall goal is to prepare and provide…
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#261 Stop Shrinking, Start Believing: Overcoming Self-Doubt
Lawrence C. Harris is a nationally recognized Youth Empowerment Speaker with a dynamic voice for teens and young adults facing self-doubt, insecurity, and…
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#260 Hello Healthy Churches Conference! Dr. P’s HC2030 Preview
Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is a phenomenal trailblazer. Dr. Seele is celebrating over…
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#259 Living Your Best Life: Finding Joy and Balance This Holiday Season
Kaye Woodard is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Co-Founder of Livalytics, Inc. - a system that combines biometric analytics and health insights to help…
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#258 The Healthy Communication GLOW
Tanya Simmons Reid is a visionary leader, communications strategist and mental health advocate. In 2018, she founded Skyrocket Communications, Inc. to help…
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#257 This is Legacy! HBCUs, Homecomings, and Connection
Cary L. Goodman, a native of Richmond, VA, has a sincere passion to empower faith communities to operate at their fullest capacity in areas of health…
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Understanding Natural Healthy Food is Medicine! with Delores Fedrick
Delores Fedrick is a multifaceted public health leader with over 50 years of pharmaceutical and medical sales, grant writing, nonprofit administration & public…
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#255 Decluttering for our Physical and Mental Well-Being
Bio of Janet M. Taylor, Owner, Totally Organized, Inc. For the past 28 years, I have been assisting clients in creating a space that attracts more abundance…
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#254 Carrying Legacy Forward
Craig Ascue is a humble visionary leader, entrepreneur, and community builder rooted in the Gullah Geechee heritage of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. As CEO of…
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#253 Our Connections, Our Spiritual Traditions
Tiffany D. Pogue, PhD (she/her/hers) is a life coach that incorporates the use of Black History, Black Culture, and Black Spirituality to support women in…
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#252 Summer Joy with S. Darlene Cheek
S. Darlene Cheek is an extraordinary Executive Administrator with a gazillion years of administrative experience. She graduated from North Carolina Central…
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#251 The Check In: For Black Men’s Health
Derin Lindsey is an established Branding, Marketing and Creative Entrepreneur. He is the Founder and President of For Black Men's Health Inc. Derin is a…
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#250 Legacy and Light: Grounding for the Future
Tyza Brister is the Church Administrator at Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral in New Orleans, LA where her father Bishop Darryl S. Brister is the…
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#249 Preserving Our Sacred Spaces with Nolly Swan
Nolly Swan is a recent graduate of the Clemson University Master's of Science in Historic Preservation program at the Clemson Design Center in Charleston…
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#248 Aging Vibrantly: A Celebration of Senior Health with Dionne Jones
Transformation Specialist Dionne Jones is all about that balanced life! Dionne is Founder and Owner of Age with Vibrancy, LLC, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Age…
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#247 Her Health, Her Voice: Strength, Resilience and Wholeness
Shyla K. Fields is a devoted wife, mother, and dynamic force for change. As a gifted community organizer, she has spent her career fostering inclusivity and…
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#246 Still She Rises: A Triumphant Lupus Warrior
Hetlena Johnson is a Patient Advocate, Author, Community Organizer, Retired Educator and Lupus Warrior. She is devoted to helping others face the trials of…
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#245 Balance in LEVELS: Mental Health and Faith with Dr. Gregory Marcelle
Dr. Gregory Marcelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping youth, adolescents, and adults learn how to manage their mental and behavioral…
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#244 How to Live Well with Parkinson’s Disease
In observance of Parkinson's disease awareness month, we are excited to speak with special guests Michael S. Fitts and Dr. Reversa Joseph. Michael S. Fitts…
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#243 Musing on Holy Week with Rev. JT Logan
JT Logan is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, author, musician, minister, and father. He is the Founder and CEO of FOURDEEP – a full-service advertising…
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#242 Awakened and Aligned: A Journey in Holistic Well-Being
The Reverend Dr. Mia Hash Sloan focuses on curating spiritual well-being spaces across a broad range of religious and spiritual ideologies. She is a…
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#241 Black Women Bloom: Navigating Health, Healing, and Empowerment
Kayla Nixon is a Richmond, VA based public health communicator, community builder, and advocate dedicated to empowering Black women through information…
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#240 Black Women are Women's History
In celebration of Women's History Month, we have a special message from our very own Dr. P! Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc…
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#240 Novel Emerging Therapies in the Targeted Protein Degradation space, CELMoDs in Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Dr. Tania Small joined Bristol Myers Squibb as Senior Vice President, Global Medical Affairs in January 2024. Tania brings a strong scientific track record…
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#239 Healing Together: Embracing Life and Honoring Love with Rev. Lamont A. Wells in observation of the 37th National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS
Rev. Lamont Anthony Wells is the Executive Director of the Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Colleges and Universities and the President of the…
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#238 Harriet Tubman’s Legacy in Health and Freedom with Victoria Smalls
Victoria A. Smalls, a Gullah Geechee native of St. Helena Island, SC, is Founder & CEO of Smalls Cultural Resources, where she champions Gullah Geechee…
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#237 Follow the North Star with Dr. P
Check out a very special message from our very own Dr. P! Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is…
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#236 My Life is Black History with Dr. P
Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is a phenomenal trailblazer. Dr. Seele is celebrating over…
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#235 New Year’s Musing with Pamela D. Price, RN
Pamela D. Price currently serves as the Deputy Director for The Balm In Gilead, Inc., managing the various health initiatives of the organization. Under her…
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#234 The Holiday Blues with D. Lamar Handy
D. Lamar Handy, a native of Athens, GA, founded The DL Handy Foundation to be a change agent for the community and to lend a helping hand for empowerment and…
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#233 Living Kingdom Well! HC2030 Conference & Thanksgiving Recap with Yolanda Reed
Yolanda is the Owner, President and CEO of Eudora Enterprises, LLC where she functions in the knowledge, understanding and workings of the Proverbs 31 woman…
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#232 Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference: In Preview
Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is a phenomenal trailblazer. Dr. Seele is celebrating over…