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SummaryIn this episode, Toyin Nwafor, MD, engages with Chioma Nnaji, MPH, to discuss the critical role of community-led research in addressing HIV among African immigrants. They explore the unique challenges faced by this community, the importance of storytelling, and the need for inclusive research methodologies. Chioma shares insights from her extensive experience in HIV advocacy and the significance of building trust within communities to effectively address health inequities. The conversation emphasizes the urgency of timely research and the importance of maintaining core values in public health work.

In this episode, Toyin Nwafor, MD, (tfal) sits down with Dr. Marissa Robinson to break down a study on Black HBCU women's PrEP knowledge and awareness -and why conversations about HIV prevention need to become more normal, more accessible, and more culturally relevant.They discuss:•⁠ ⁠Why PrEP awareness remains a major gap, even among highly educated students•⁠ ⁠How the health belief model and socio-ecological model helped shape the research•⁠ ⁠What focus groups revealed about stigma, access, provider conversations, and misconceptions•⁠ ⁠Why the impact of HIV prevention messaging depends on whether people can see themselves in it•⁠ ⁠How biomedical innovation only works when delivery, trust, and community access are addressed tooA major theme throughout the conversation is that HIV prevention cannot happen in a vacuum. The work has to meet people where they are — in clinics, on campuses, in group chats, in beauty shops, and in everyday conversations that make prevention feel relevant and real.Why It MattersThis conversation shows why HIV prevention messaging must be tailored, community-informed, and grounded in lived experience if we want to close persistent gaps in care and prevention.

The conversation delves into the publication 'Reasons Over Risks, NPs and HIV Prevention for Black Women' and explores the met needs, reframing risk and language in healthcare spaces, findings and impact of the work, the importance of caring and taking action, equipping providers and initiating conversations, and the passion for the work and advice for new researchers.TakeawaysHIV prevention for Black womenReframing risk and sexual health conversationsJoin us as we explore the urgent need for clinicians to address the biases surrounding Black women's health. Our latest episode sheds light on the critical research that aims to change the narrative around HIV prevention.

Dr. Toyin (tfal) Nwafor introduces the podcast 'What?, What?, What? and Why?' and discusses the motivation behind its creation. The format of the podcast is explained, focusing on amplifying the work of women researchers and making research real and relatable.TakeawaysAmplifying women researchersMaking research real and relatableChapters00:00 Making Research Real and Relatable

Welcome to what? what? what? and Why? a show where we make research real and relatable. I am your host, Dr Toyin (tfal) Nwafor and I am joined by Dr Brenice Duroseau. Our conversation begins with an introduction to the series and the guest speaker, Dr Duroseau. The discussion then delves into the new 8Ps framework for taking a sexual health history, exploring its development, purpose, and the addition of two new Ps. The impact of the framework on clinical practice, addressing health inequities, and the importance of integrating the new framework into clinical practice are also highlighted.TakeawaysImportance of sexual health historyIntegration of new framework into clinical practice

Welcome to the1st episode of What? What? What and Why? where we make research Real and Relatable.I am you host Dr Toyin (tfal) Nwafor and today I am joined by Dr Maranda Ward. Our conversation delves into the intersection of racism, identity, stigma, and health, focusing on culturally responsive communication and its transferability. Dr. Miranda Ward shares her expertise and research focus, addressing the unmet need, project background, key findings, and the significance of the work. The discussion also covers challenges and advice for newer clinician researchers.TakeawaysCulturally responsive communicationIntersection of racism, identity, stigma, and healthChapters00:00 Introduction to What, What, What and Why05:21 Culturally Responsive Communication and Transferability10:45 Key Findings from the Research17:17 Challenges and Advice for Newer Clinician Researchers

In this episode, I discuss 8 wellness tips from our dog Gage. Just watching her navigate life, we have a lot we can learn from our pets. Hope you Enjoy this episode.

Breaking up is always hard. It's especially hard when you are trying to eliminate added sugar and highly processed foods from your diet. I discuss tips on how to get you over the hump.

I discuss the 5C’s we utilize in tfal&chi wellness coaching and we how you can harness them on the journey to a sustainable healthy lifestyle

In this episode, I discuss the efficacy of the COVId-19 mRNA vaccines and address concerns about the development timeline. It’s a YES for me once my name gets on the list.

Family history is an aspect of history taking for us as physicians. Too often, people have no/little information about their family health history. Discussing health and family history equips the next generation with much needed vital health information.

As we stay home /lock down/shut down in COVID-19 times, adjusting to this new reality can be difficult . Here I discuss how the covey “ 7 habits of highly effective people” can be applied during this time and hopefully make this period one of growth.

Discuss what doctors and health care providers are going through these COVID-18 times and how social distancing is the best way to show your appreciation for the healthcare workforce.

An update to the March 3 episode. Review stats, transmission, prevention and rx updates

Interesting time to be an ID Doc in the era of COVID-19. What am I telling my family and friends?

“The only constant in life is change”- Heraclitus ( Greek philosopher)- Embracing change broken down by the letters in the word C H A N G E

It’s important to get your annual ( or more frequent) check ups. Here are a few Tips for Preparing for those visits .

Working on being measured in our words- Speaking with The “five I’s”

As we set goals in the new year a reminder that there a few ### before the #GOALS

I discuss the why and how of Knowing yourself. Intention/introspection/inquiry . You don’t need anything but yourself in a quiet space

HCV overview in 12 minutes. Screening , linkage, treatment and cure.

Group fitness exercises are fun and teach us a lot about life

What are some middle school behaviors that carry into adulthood? How we can spot these Things and Do BETTER

What does it mean to truly delegate? Why don’t we do it? What happens when we don’t? How can we start delegating? Delegating is a win-win that frees up your time and empowers others

Is social isolation the same as loneliness? Does being alone =lonely?

When you decide to take out the garbage /trash in your physical and mental space , you start to find more things that need to GO!!! Stay the course and get the trash OUT!!!

What are boundaries? Healthy boundaries? Why do we need them? This episodes discusses why we all need healthy boundaries

What are the Benefits of volunteering? How do I start? This episode highlights the many benefits of being a VOLUNTEER

Discusses how taking time to REST- is a sign of strength

Life can be rough and sometimes we forget how amazing and fabulous we are. These are 5 things you can do to re- discover and own the awesome YOU!!!

Do you take stock of your finances? Have a plan? Know what’s in place?. I discuss how i went from clueless Toyin to the now savvy Toyin after my divorce

In this episode I explore the 4 common reasons we don’t ask for what we want/need.

The game of scrabble is fun! A great time of bonding while learning new words. However over the years, i have come to realize that scrabble teaches many life lessons.... 13 ways life is like scrabble

This episode highlights the common reasons many women avoid screening tests/exams and the importance of keeping up with them.

Persistence the 3rd P in getting our goals accomplished. (passion+ purpose + persistence). Why do we let obstacles stop us? How to keep going

The similarities end with what you see on the outside... when we compare ourselves to others we miss the critical point that there is more we don’t know than we know about people, relationships, financial status etc.

12 reasons single moms are the real CEOs/MVPs- Fortune 500 companies are you listening?

Look into the future 20 years from now. What do you want for that future self? Where is she? What is she doing? Who is around her? Visualize her and be Kind to her ❤️

Why did I write the book? Who is my audience? What’s the book about? Listen to this short cliff notes version of the book. Tips on staying positive and getting BETTER not BITTER ❤️

We don’t like to talk about it but hey... Menopause happens! A spin on the Covey 7 habits and Menopause

Have to do? Don’t have to do? Want to do? Don’t want to do? This episode discusses breaking down tasks into quadrants as a way to getting things done

When you chose to FORGIVE you are giving yourself a gift. In this episode I break down The letters in F.O R .G I .V E to highlight the process and benefits of forgiveness.

Do you strive to be your best? Or despair because you want to be The best? Here’s to doing your best- it’s freeing

With our finite resources- we should always strive to choose QUALITY over QUANTITY

Gratitude or discontent? What’s your default setting??

Burnout is Real!!! What are the symptoms? How does knowing yourself help prevent burnout?

What parenting means to me

Are your relationships high or low quality? Evaluating the time/quality continuum

Be present

Growth during hardship YES! Growth when things are great- Even better!!! Visualize the growth/hardship combo in yet another circle

I’m a soon to be empty nester! YIKES!!!! How to prepare, cope and enjoy the process and beyond