The Color of Wellness Show

Seeking mental health has increased since the pandemic hit. The need was always great and now mental health has expanded to other options beyond in-person treatment. Dr. Kameko McGuire digs into the benefits of telehealth and gives some tips for parents working to keep their teens well at home. Opening up access to mental health options allows many more people to get the help that they need. If you are a nurse looking to get into the mental health profession this is for you!

Culture and diversity affects more than just how people are treated. It touches on how we work as well as the people we serve and work with. The entire experience is connected and Dr. Kristin talks about the power of digging deep within yourself, exposing the issues and processing through solutions. Come with open hearts and minds to hear how you can improve the experience of your organization.

Once we grow up and get into adulting, we often forget about our fun side. Dr. Sandra explains why creativity and fun are so important and how those concepts impact our work and productivity. Give yourself permission to once again invite the joy of play into your everyday life. You don't want to miss this episode!

Having health related conversations can be uncomfortable for many healthcare providers. This is more so with sexual and gender minorities. Many members of the LGBT face discrimination and abuse from those who are supposed to care for them. Stephanie Freeman's mission is to teach providers how to be confident, competent and inclusive in healthcare management.

Navigating nursing school is challenging, trying to figure out your path to advanced education is even more daunting. Without the right guidance and mentorship you can end up wasting a lot of precious time. Fallon shares tips and her personal experiences on her journey.

The need for leaders is high as we navigate through these ever changing times. Creating clarity and developing a strategic vision is vital to the success of organizations and the people that they serve. Are you aspiring to be a leader or currently in a leadership position and want to expand your impact? Dr. Amy will give you some news you can use.

Life has been super stressful since the pandemic, but even more so for those who have selflessly served on the frontlines. Mental and burnout has been a huge problem for medical professionals. The trauma many have gone through may not have even manifested yet. Listen to Ivette Palomeque talk about the many facets of mental health that we all need to keep in mind and incorporate into our daily lives as needed.

Maternal health and mortality is an important topic, especially in the African-Amercan population where women are dying three to four times that of white women. Information, awareness and education is key to saving lives and helping mothers have better pregnancy and birth experiences.

The Color of Wellness magazine concept is explained and it's importance and impact on the black community explored.

Michelle and Keeonna dig into the importance of unplugging and recharging not only for self-care but also for health and wellness.

Michelle chats with Dr. Carla East about owning your pivot and how to handle it.

Michelle Rhodes and Amelia Roberts chat about nurses taking on entrepreneurship with Michelle's signature system to launch, grow and scale.