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On this episde, Aldwin speaks to the recent infusion of a 1 billion dollar donation to John Hopkins medical school. Who does it directly benefit? In many cases its not who you think. He also discusses the importance of collaboration within the diapsora. Gilbert Arenas recently came under fire for calling the South Sudanese Players the Ahi Ahi tribe and mimicked doing a dart shot during a video. Why does that behavior create confusion and mental chaos for many? Last, Aldwin speaks on the political landscape and why he believes Kamala Harris is the one to support this election cycle. TAP IN!  Follow us on IG here

On this throwback partial segment of an episode, Aldwin has a discussion with Anthony Goods, one of the founders of Swishculture and how the control of the media can create warped perspectives about athletes. He speaks on how his work has been instrumental in guiding atheltes toward contracts and their professional goals and why it is necessary for people to navigate the media space. 

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on knowing the power within your physical and mental mind. Once you know yourself, then any and everything is possible. It is easy to get lost in what everyone else is doing but WHAT are you doing? What matters and should be prioritized is only that. The greatest comparison is to the greatest version of yourself...   Purchase Aldwin's book here Follow us on IG here

On this short clip, Dr. Una speaks on the fear she developed while starting her own practice. She quickly had to adapt to being the only one in her private pediatric practice. What transpired amidst that transformaiton and how did that lead to a 6 figure business? We also speak on the power of books. It is not only the power of knowledge that is useful but it is the application of said knowledge!   Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

There is something about being able to forgive yourself. Despite life's challenges, its important to look back and see everything has brought you to this exact moment. Nothing happens just because. Everything happens because its the will of God and the universe. Giving yourself grace allows you to be more understanding of such. There are no favors without the power of grace. When you establish love of thy self then any and everything is possible.  Tune in for this short episode and throwback from Jan    Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the importance of having faith in yourself. No one can dictate your future but YOU. Sometimes others will belittle your goals because it is unbefitting for them. If you want to accomplish something, go for it. F it the world and cater to any and everything that aligns with you. Also, Aldwin speaks on Gov Kathy Hochul and her recent statement of black children not knowing computers. The Bronx is in a broadband desert and we need resources to enrich their experiences. Lets get our children off the street and into the books. Last, Aldwin speaks on the wave of protest around the country. What about whats going on in Sudan and Congo? How can we speak on one human rights travesty but neglect the others?   Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the online dating scene and how it has transformed how we look at dating, relationships, marriage, and courting. Did you know that 30 % of adults have reported using online dating in some form at least once in their lifetime? Aldwin speaks to his personal experience navigating several dating apps and its pro and cons. Is it worth it? He also addresses why versatility in dating can lead to positive results. Finally, he speaks to the travesty of a study showing black women are the least desirable in dating apps and how that can reinforce trauma, hyper sexualization and objectification especially by White men.    Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here      

On this episode, Aldwin talks about matching, the soap process and his experiencing interviewing in residency. Nothing is guaranteed at all but always put your best foot forward. From being down bad to redemption, it is time to claim the opportunity in front of us. How many people are unmatched and why this becomes a continual issue for graduating doctors? We have a doctor shortage yet people graduating with doctoral degrees and no jobs.. where they do that at? Lets talk about it! Not only that but lets talk about continued importance of sharing our vulnerabilities. Former NBA all star John Wall revealed he had a gun to his head twice several years ago but the thought of his two sons saved him. Finally lets speak about how men need to respect themselves and also women even in being rejected during advances. A woman was stabbed to death in Brooklyn after rejecting a man's advance. Why is it important to emotional regulate ourselves and MORE!  

On this episode, we have Dr Una, founder of EntreMD business school and owner of Ivy League pediatrics speak on the importance of emerging from your shell. To grow, you must put yourself in uncomfortable positions. On top of that, your greatest investment you can have is in yourself. She speaks on how a 43,000-dollar investment in learning public speaking skills forever transformed her life.  She has successfully willed and navigated being a pastor, businesswomen, mother, and inspiration for many.   In medicine and our society in general we are taught a protocol to work for others but the autonomy of working for yourself is something many seek. Dr. Una shares some insight into how she was able to go from a 0 to a 1,000,000 dollars a year at her private pediatric practice within 3 years. We speak on her mantra of being a voracious reader and consumer of knowledge. Did you know reading 8 books a year can increase your chances of being a millionaire by 150 %? She shares stories of triumph and disappointment. Along with that, she talks about why faith works can bring you further than you can envision and MORE.   Tune in! Follow us on IG here Check out EntreMD here Listen to the EntreMD podcast here Follow Dr. Una on IG here Purchase Dr. Una's most recent book, The Visibility Formula

On this episode, Aldwin talks about his experience interviewing for psychiatry residency and his recent anxiety of the process not knowing what is guranteed. Completely grateful for 7 interviews! . But, what is guranteed is your thought on what you accomplished, what you can do do and what you will do. The objective is that you are what you think. From depression and anxiety to conquering his greatest fear, we all have our pitfalls. With this new segment, each week Mind your mental will feature topics in mental health along with what is going on personally on the podcast. On this episode, Aldwin talks on an article which discusses how barbers and bartenders can be used to reduce gun related suicide, problems of being young branded as a mental health issues as there is an increase in youth calling out for illness for work and the trauma behind celebrities not giving back. French Montana recently stated he would not be as involved in giving back to the community after seeing Money Making Nip being killed in front of his shop and MORE!    Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here    

On this short clip from an episode with Dr. Turner, we talk about why mentorship matters. When you are down and out, it is always good to rejuvenate yourself with the right people and the right energy. Aldwin speaks on a story where he got checked by an attending that surprised him. Dr. Turner also speaks on the foundation of social media success and why a medical dynasty is needed in our community. 

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the importance of accepting the challenge of asking for help. There is nothing wrong with asking or receiving help, yet society deems individuals who ask for it weaker or vulnerable than. We can't accomplish anything in this life as individuals. When we surround ourselves with the right peoples, the right outcomes can occur. Aldwin speaks also on Jonathan Majors and domestic violence. By no means, should domestic violence be accepted in any shape or form. Also, he speaks on the migrant crisis going on in NYC and Chicago. How is that challenging the health and economic infrastructure of those respective cities and MORE!  TUNE IN!  Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

On this episode Aldwin speaks about the phenomenon called Dry Janaurary and its importance for decreasing alcohol for the month. What's the implication for decreasing your alcohol intake on your body? In 2023, 15 % of Americans polled avoid alcohol for the month of Jan.  How do you accomplish your New Years Resolution in 2024? A Doctor in Wuhan China slapping a patient going viral during an eye surgery?  Why how you think at the beginning of the year will allow you to flourish for the rest of 2024? and MORE!  Follow us on IG here    

On this brief episode. Aldwin speaks on his experience reading the book Decolonizing Therapy by Dr. Jennifer Mullan and how it relates to his personal understanding of life in 2023. He speaks how on trauma and grief intricately affects us all and our perception of living. From pain and poverty, to food insecurity to racial discrimination! Even our ancestors have an impact on the DNA embedded in us. What does that mean for you? Find out on this episode... TAP IN!    Follow us on IG here Purchase Decolonizing Therapy Book here

Student Doctor Ogoke has progressed where many would falter. In this episode we speak about how playing for the Nigerian basketball team and basketball in general has direct ties to her focus and commitment in podiatry medical school.   We speak on the controversy with former WNBA player Liz Cambage who allegedly called the Nigerian Women's Basketball team monkeys despite her having partial roots to Nigeria via her father. How old controversies can emerge from sound bites for clickbait!   How is NIL transforming the scope of college basketball?   Why is WNBA and the women's game not perceived as highly as the men's game and what she anticipates about the game in the future   We talk about how she navigates haters and criticism of her journey along with the potential power of motherhood while an athlete and MORE!   TAP IN!   Follow us on IG here Follow Student Doctor Ogoke here

On this episode, we talk about the importance of the formation of black dynasties especially in medicine. What does it mean to have a father and a sister who is in the field of OB/GYN and then another sister who is also in Family Medicine? With only 5 % of physician being black, Dr. Turner talks about his role in being a mentor and also how his father inspired him to follow his own personal goals within medicine. Not only that, but we talk about how he has built a significant social media following. He currently has amassed 150K followers on IG. Dr. Turner is transparent about not matching into his intial intended specialty of Orthopedics and how that laid the groundwork for his future in Family Medicine residency and then Sports Medicine. Not everything is what it seems. Sometimes the journey we have for ourselves is not the journey God intended for us. We speak on his passions within Sports Medicine. It is a different world being a doc on the sidelines of a MMA fight vs the National Football League. What is that feeling like of finally being an attending and being late if you want to? We talk about that and MORE! TAP IN!    Follow us on IG here Follow Dr Turner on IG here Interested in Psychiatry? Tap into the Black Psychiatrists of America Here

Tapping in with you all for a hot second. It has been a minute since our last episode drop but I wanted to share some updates and also an appreciation for all our listeners. I also share some lessons learned over the year and why we need to continue to make ourselves present, heard and seen! 

On this throwback segment, we have Dr. Celeste talk about how yoga can tranform your life. The pillars of Yoga allows individuals to reach higher levels of consciousness and awareness about our constantly moving moments.  Not only that, but we destigmatize what Yoga is and what a Yogi does. Why don't men engage in Yoga especially in the black community? What are its health benefit? Get in tune with a remarkable art that can do miraculous things with your physical and spiritual health!

On this throwback segement with Dr. Hodge, noted to be one of the most influential black men in the field of the Cannabis, we talk about his perspective on the future of the Cannabis industry and why it is important for it to be taught in medical schools. It is expected to be a 33 billion dollar industry in a  few short years. Did you know Cannabis is the oldest drug/medication in human history? Dr. Hodge breaks down how its effectively changed his life and even its relevance to the creation of his hemp shop in Atlanta over the last several years. 

On this throwback episode from a segment of episode 53, Dr Smith talks about addiction and how it's a disease of the mind and person. We explore how societal misfortune and misunderstandings leave many of who suffer from substance use disorder as pariahs of society. We delve into the history of the constitution and the history of America and its implications on substance use disorder. The war on drugs brought criminilization and more drugs in the community to institute a system that plagues us today. It is more than meets the eye. Addiction is a complex disease which has a number of influences but none more apparent than what we experience on the day to day. From what we eat to how we encounter our traumas, awareness is key as we progress to improve our communities. 

This a throwback piece of an episode with the Black Men Flower project. On this short clip, we discuss the importance of black men being vulnerable and opening their space to the world. We talk about how we need to change the narrative of who and what we are and why simple things like hugs increases accesibility to places we never touch. 

It is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! On this episode, the Melaninwhitecoats discuss with DrFitBritt, a psychiatry resident in Atlanta, how our physical state is throughly connected to our mental state. She is one of the most fit doctors on the net. Whether in the weight room or in her living room, she is active by any means necessary and encourages you to do so as well. Between being in psychiatry residency, being a mother, and running several businesses, she is committed to her fitness goals. She also gives us an insight into how the tragic death of her mother inspired her to be fully committed to her physical goals. We talk about the power of affirmations and giving yourself grace in every space you enter and MORE! This is the first of the mental health highlights we are doing for the month so def tune in!!   Follow Melaninwhitecoats on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here Follow DrFitBritt here Support and Purchase her 25 minutes bands and ropes fitness program here! Support her Perfume Sampling Business here  

On this episode, Aldwin shares his thoughts on what the representation of failure is. Is failure truly failure or lessons to teach us about perseverance? Failure is necessary for success and the more you appreciate the lessons from it, the more successful you will become. Aldwin looks back at his experiences in medical school and how failure was never his determined fate and how it relates to critical lessons we can apply to life itself.    Tune in, subcribe, and show love!    Follow us on IG here

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the recent passing of Dr. Nakita Mortimer and the need for change in the medical training environment. Aldwin elaborates on his mental health journey when he was in residency and why ultimately every life should be cherished, respected and loved. There is a conversation to be had about how individuals navigate their trials and tribulations. People have good days, people have bad days, people have the best days but at the end of the day we are all human and deserved to feel empowered in any and every good thing we do. Real and raw with his experience of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation while he was in the process. Mental illness has no face and everyone has their challenges with it. We can't address this unless we face it head on and improve the structures which facilatate its influence on our daily life. Aldwin dissects his experience and offers words of encouragement for those entering into their intern year in the next upcoming weeks.  Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here  

On this episode we have soon to be Dr. Tamia Potter talk to her expansive experience leading to becoming a neurosurgery resident. From working as a CNA late nights to going to school directly after and repeating for several years at FAMU. We learned the true essence of grit and why that grind allowed her to have 17 publications in medical school, continue to work as tutor, spending hours on end on the weekends to finish her research projects  and tirelessly be one of the top students in her class. The motto is your work hard and you play hard. She also elaborates on experiences of discrimination and what we call macrogression and her words of encouragement for the young black women who wants to be a neurosurgeon and MORE!  Put respect on her name!  Tune in, subscribe and like!    Follow us on IG here Purchase Dr. Aldwin's book here Follow Dr. Potter on IG here Follow Dr. Potter on Twitter here Support Dr. Potter's medgrad wish list here

As the NBA playoffs have begun, this is a special episode integrating the passion for basketball with creativity and innovation. On this episode, we have Anthony Goods, one of the co founders of Swishcultures, an online basketball media brand dedicated to bringing basketball content to consumers all around the world which has hundreds of thousands of basketball followers. Anthony talks about his humble beginning at Stanford as a basketball athelete and how his experiences helped him become courageous and faithful throughout his journey in the NBA D league now called the g league, his stint on an NBA team with the OKC Thunder the year they went to the NBA finals in 2012 and playing overseas as well. We talk about the treachery of playing overseas and potentially living paycheck to paycheck, navigating a new culture, and learning that not everything is what it seems. We also talk about how medicine is much like basketball and why working within the confines of a  team is so crucial for success. Last, we go into detail about the importance of Swishculture and how it continues to elevate basketball as a brand domestically and internationally.    Follow the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast on IG here Purchase Dr. Aldwin's book here Follow Anthony Goods here on IG Follow Swishcultures on IG here      

On this episode, we have future Dr Alan Mauricio share his experiences and triumph along the way of applying to medical school, being homeless at one point and deciding to pursue his medical career in Mexico. We encounter his discussion about his battles with self doubt, imposter syndrome, living in the living room of his mentors for several months while also figuring his life out. We also talk about how his faith transformed his belief in what he could accomplish and why he centers every decision he makes on such. How therapy has help revitalize his perspective about his purpose and MORE!    Check the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast on IG here Purchase Dr. Aldwin's book here Follow Mauricio here!

On this episode we have Dr. Courtney S White talk about her experiences as a black queer woman in a space where she has constantly been challenged. She talks about her work for other individuals in the LGBTQIA + community and how she continues to be a transparent advocate and force in academia. As an associate clerkship director in neurology, she keeps it real about why its important to not conform and continue to live in your truth. From her struggles with mental health to personal dealing of being diagnosed with migraine, it's all about keeping it a stack! We break down how to maintain your confidence as a medical student & resident even when you receive less than stellar evaluation especially when it may be  allegedely discriminatory in nature. We also navigate disparities in headache medicine and how it is one of the most common disabilities in the world and MORE!    Tune in, show love and subscribe!    Follow us on IG here Buy Dr. Aldwin's book here Follow Dr. White here on Twitter!  

On this episode, we have Dr Franklyn Rocha Cabrero speak on his experience advocating for residents under CIR or Committees of Interns and Residents. CIR is the largest housestaff organization in the country which represents 24,000 residents around the country.  We talk about how he received backlash from speaking up against some of the unforunate challenges residents face at his program in Miami and also on the national level. Not only that but most important we lean into how to  protect yourself when you put yourself out there and how backlash can be a detterent to your success as a future physician. Such backlash can come in many different ways. We learn why advocacy continues to be an important aspect in making residency less dehumanizing and more supportive of individual's experience. What are resident unions and why they are making a significant push? Learn that and more on this episode!    Follow us on IG here Buy Dr. Aldwin Soumare's book here Learn more about CIR

On this episode we have Robert, idea innovator for the Black Men Flowers project which was spurred to deconstuct masculinty and enable black men to feel comfortable in being vulnerable and confident in themelves. Black men deserve their flowers! We discuss Robert's challenges with his own personal mental health journey and how the Black Men Flower project is creating a community of black men who are celebrating each other. Imagine waking up to flowers on your doorstep! We dismantle some of the stereotypes we face and emphasize the importance of therapy, art, community and nature so that we can all arise from our personal ashes. This is an episode you don't want to miss!  Follow us on IG here Follow the black men flower project here Follow Melaninwhitecoats IG here Check out the Black Men Flower Project Page here  Purchase Dr Aldwin's book hereNe    

Match day is the celebration of medical students around the country being able to enter into the field of medicine after graduating medical school. Over 45,000 medical students apply each year. Some are able to match and others aren't. Podcast Co-Host Dr. Lavar Williams talks about his journey failing comlex level 2, a major exam twice and failing OMM and still matching at his number 1 choice. We talk about imposter syndrome, dealing with DO discrimination as an applicant and his conviction to remain connected to staying in Georgia and close to his beautiful daughter. We also discuss celebrating yourself and giving thyself grace no matter what outcomes befall people in this process. Why following your instinct matters and MORE! Good words, wisdom and LOVE!  Follow us Here Support Dr Aldwin Soumare new book to encourage pre meds and medical students here

On this Melaninwhitecoats podcast, we have Fola, owner of Gizel Atlanta speaking about her experience as an entrepreneur and the realities of opening a med spa. As a former nurse in the ER and ICU, she utilizes a compassionate and realistic approach to every client she has. She talks about how she tailors the experience and the perilous journey she had to traverse in order to make it to where she is now. We talk about health tips to maintain good skin care. Should you use bar soap to wash your face? Do black people need to use suncreen? Questions which often evade us but remember your skin is the first barrier to your body. Bad skins means increased risk for infections and health outcomes. What does it take to be an entrepreneur? We talk about that and more! Like, share, subscribe and comment  Schedule an appointment with Gizel ATL and check her website here Follow her on IG here Follow the melaninwhitecoats podcast here

On this Melaninwhitecoats episode, we have Dr Emma Guzman Vizcarrondo discuss her experiences being the only black individual in her dental school, the lack of diversity in dentistry and navigating constant imposter syndrome. We discuss her exploits with her mentorship program and community work with the Dental Divas. We also learn about the importance of dental health and its relation to our physical health,  and MORE. As always, real, raw and real!  Follow Dr. Guzman Vizcarrondo here Learn more about Dr Guzman Vizcarrondo here Follow us on IG here

On this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast we have guest Anthony Williams and Bilal Afolabi, financial planners killing the game who help me  discuss the keys to financial literacy. We talk about education, self knowledge and the importance of group economics. We look at how oppression historically impeded the growth of financial capital in the community. We lean into the fundamentals of economics and how our daily decisions can impact generational wealth. From paying yourself first to learning about life insurance, tune in to get the knowledge to actualize your growth!  Follow Anthony Williams here Follow Bilal Afolabi here Follow Melaninwhitecoats here

On this episode, Aldwin shares his tips on how to conquer your 2023. It is a new year and it is time to develop new habits, new relationships and learn to follow our instincts. Let's dig deep into why its important for us to continue maintaining our mommentum and always finding ways to evolve. Its now or never! 

On this episode Aldwin talks about his reasoning behind his pursuit of psychiatry. Last year Aldwin applied to neurology, psychiatry and neuropsychiatry residency. Now 5 months into residency, he realizes that his goals are centered around building interpersonal connections with patients and becoming a neuropsychiatrist who is able to see patients in multiple frameworks. He also discusses what the transfer process may look like and why transferring shouldnt be taboo. In this episode, discussion is also centered around finding happiness and liberation! 

On this episode, Dr. Soumare talks about the recent tragedy which befelled a resident at Highland hospital in Oakland, Dr. Jing Mai. She tragically committed suicide during her third month of residency. September is National Suicide Awareness Month along with September 17 being National Physician Suicide Prevention day. What are some solutions to this? Why we need change and revamping in how medical education is conducted? One life is already too much.... lets speak on it and more! 

On this episode, we interview Dr. Rashona Moss, IM resident in Detroit regarding her highly necessary book in combating residency burnout and navigating its challenges in the book called the Resident Physician Wellness Guide.  Some things we discuss  How she learned to utilize coping skills to deal with the death of her grandmother during a arduous ICU rotation during intern year  Why support however, whoever, whenever is a necessary component in surviving residency How she dealt with disappointment after not matching the first time  How to navigate anxiety in the midst of trying to learn your patients and execute your professional duties  why you must always prioritize yourself first! how can you expect to take care of others when you are ill? and MORE  Purchase the Resident Wellness Guide Here, Discount code is Balance  Follow us on IG here  

On this episode Dr. Soumare talks about recently going viral regarding speaking on the residency pay gap and the unfortunate  physical and mental sacrifices many residents tackle on. With  being 500K in debt and many uncertanties in line as a resident, it is important to be vocal. So may issues need to be addressed! Inflation continues to increase but salaries are not increasing respectively. Residents are suffering. We got CEO's making millionaires but barely any doctors doing so? If you think you getting the bag in medicine, dont be fooled.... it is a long journey and gurantees are not guranteed. Dr. Soumare talks through THINGS from his perspecitve and keeps it real and 100. He loves what he does but doesn't love the system in which things are done in... Subscribe, leave a comment, share! Follow us on IG here

Recently, Channing Crowder former NFL player and host of The Pivot Podcast  received some scrutiny for calling another man, Denzel Ward beautiful. On this episode, we discuss our interpretation of that moment and how masculinity is defined in our minds? Is it acceptable to call another man beautiful? Is there a line to draw? Why is it important for men to acknowledge each other in positively provoking ways? AND MORE! Tune in!  Share, subscribe and leave a comment Follow us on IG here

On this episode, we discuss how Dr. Pascal, Podcast host of The Rich Black Doc reinvented herself after her encounter with endometriosis, a condition in which tissues which normally lines the uterus implant themselves in other areas of the body. She discusses the importance of the mindset shift and adapting to develop financial excellence. We also explore how she has been able to coordinate different ventures in and outside of entrepreneurialship and why knowledge is an essential component to financial growth. Follow us here on IG Follow Dr Pascal here Tune into the Rich Black Doc Podcast here Join Dr Pascal financial FB group here

Perspectives is a new segment on the show which will highlight Dr. Soumare's experience while in residency. You will hear the good, the bad and the ugly. Unfiltered and unafraid to keep it real! This month talks to Dr. Soumare's experience on an ICU rotation. Dealing with death, learning about life and his expectations about what being a newly minted resident physician.    Tune in, subscribe, show love!  Follow us on IG here Check the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast Scholarship here

On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcasts, Dr Salih, a current PGY-2 gives tips on how to survive intern year. The struggle is necessary for success. We discuss your mindset being a priority and remembering that questionable times calls for you to be unwavering about seeking help and knowing your WHY. We also talk about the importance of reflecting on the journey and learning to enjoy the process!   Who can stop you but yourself!   Tune in for the real GEMS and secrets to evolving in this process and MORE! Donate to the Melaninwhitecoats Annual Scholarship here Follow us on IG here

On this Melaninwhitecoats episode, we have Dr. Duoyon, board certified neurologist speak on how to maintain a healthy brain.  What are the most important ways to prevent and protect against Alzheimer disease What is neuroplasticity and how does it affect our day to day activity  How our mindset can influence changes in our brains Why we are more than just our brain and MORE!  Donate to the Melaninwhitecoats annual scholarship here Follow us on IG here Check out Dr Douyon Brain Fit app here Purchase Dr Duoyon's Book here, Neuroplasticity: Your Brain's Superpower: Change Your Brain and Change Your Life  

On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast we discuss,  what are interventions to be considered in light of the recent climate of mass shootings relevant statistics that show why this is an urgent matter that should be precedent above most political matters  personal encounters with gun violence. why it is necessary to protect our children and feel safe in the "greatest country in the world"  Follow us on IG here Donate to the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast Scholarship here

On this episode, we recap the most important moments of medical school. Despite both the challenges, we faced, we perserved and believed in our mission. The mission to cross that stage and be the first physicians in our respective families.  Medical School was treacherous but we allowed the momentum of our dreams to propel us to graduation.  We discussed the unseen haters who wished for our downfall. How to navigate the world of uncertainty  Why graduation means more to us than just being called a physician? The significance of being a trailblazer and leader for our community.  Advice for incoming medical students!  and MORE Donate to the podcast scholarship here

It is National Prevention Week which is a week dedicated to bringing communities together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention. It is also Mental Health Awareness Month! On this episode, we have Dr. Chrisopther Smith, Addiction Psychiatrist discuss    how addiction is a disease of the brain/mind and not just attributed to a person's decision making    how cultural stigma behind addiction causes negative outcomes in our community    how addiction affects all people of all walks of life and is particularlarly concerning in pop/ hip hop culture ala DMX, MJ, Prince   how substance use has built the prison industrial complex    how the history of oppression continues to perpetuate addiction    and MORE! Follow us on IG here Support the Melaninwhitecoats Annual Podcast Scholarship here Follow Dr Smith on IG here  

On this episode, we have Dr. Jason Hayes, Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia talk about his foray into politics and why physicians need to continue to advocate for their communities. We also discuss  some of the most important aspects of his campaign how Medicare and Medicaid are essential components to those needing healthcare access and why we need to support those who are burdened by the healthcare system how SB202, a bill passed in Georgia continues to promote voter suppression and affects underrepresented communities  why critical race theory should be essential in all our school systems? how systemic racism continues to affect communities today and the historical precedence surrounding it from Jim Crow to Reaganomics in the 1980's why we need to continue to support our HBCU's which creates outstanding and excellent black leaders. Why has the state of Tennessee withheld millions of state dollars for the illustrious Tennessee State University to this day? Pay Attention and MORE!   Tune in , like, subscribe and share Donate to the Melaninwhitecoats Annual Podcast Scholarship here Follow us on IG here Follow Dr Hayes on IG here Follow Dr Hayes on Twitter here Donate to Dr Hayes Campaign here Check Dr Hayes Campaign here Tune into Dr Hayes Podcast, Beyond the Race Podcast, here

Back at it! Cam Newton has recently come under fire for his comments regarding women. Particularly the comment " "No, baby! But you can't cook. You don't know when to be quiet. You don't know how to allow a man to lead."  On this episode we talk about what does his sentiments represents? Was it taken out of context and how does his comments potentially reinforce patriarchy? Tune in, like, subscribe, share  Please don't forget to donate to our annual podcast scholarship  Follow us on IG here Donate to the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast Annual Scholarship Domestic Violence Hotline Cam Newton 8 min apology

Several weeks ago Joe Rogan and Fat Joe came under scruitiny for their use of the N word. On this Quick Takes episode we discuss our thoughts on the N word use in our communities and what does it signfiy? Is it justified? What is the history behind the word? Are their context in which they are appropriate? how should we approach situations in which someone may use the word in a derogatory fashion?  and MORE!

On this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast we discuss with Dr Hodge, Family Medicine Physician and Cannabis enthusiast,  the benefits of medical marijuana for patients with a variety of medical conditions  what are the societal implications of legalizing cannabis  what is cannabis and its various forms  why it is critical to make your stake in a 33 billion dollar industry which is slated to be worth 200 billion in the next 10 years  and MORE! Follow us on IG here Contribute to our annual podcast scholarship here Follow Dr Hodge Purchase Dr Hodge Hemp and Cannabis Products here