<![CDATA[The MD Girlfriends Experience]]>8c9d617e-e56e-507a-b7c1-cce7cb93351cFri, 09 Jun 2023 20:39:25 +0000Captivate.fmDr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-Beyhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/8038e245-a496-47f9-b5ce-f606f5e60192/sxBjEU_UYXZrwwtSmhZsndRk.pngThe MD Girlfriends ExperienceDr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyDr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyThe MD Girlfriends Experience is a podcast of two doctor girlfriends, Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, who want to share their wealth of knowledge in women's health with the world. At the MD Girlfriends Experience, we don't have patients; we have girlfriends. That is how dearly we think of those we care for and how we address them here. Listen if you want the tea on all things healthy and fabulous as it relates especially to Black women. http://www.mdgfexp.comnoepisodicnopodcastFibroids: Surgery or Nah Part IIFibroids: Surgery or Nah Part IIThe decision to proceed with surgery for fibroids can be a tough one and this episode we give advice on how to know when it is time to remove your fibroids. In addition to discussing the different approaches to fibroid removal surgeries we highlight how to navigate the question of myomectomy or hysterectomy. Treatments alternative to surgery are discussed as well, especially some new drugs and procedures that are available. Finally we shout out the amazing MD Girlfriends we know who are performing fibroid surgeries around the country:

Dr. Nyia Noel (Massachusetts)

Dr. Khara Simpson (Maryland)

Dr. Soyini Hawkins (Georgia)

Dr. Tiffanny Jones (Texas)

Dr. Jessica Shepherd (Illinois)

Dr. Alyson Grant (New York)

Dr. Sudhi Trye McKen (New York

]]>The decision to proceed with surgery for fibroids can be a tough one and this episode we give advice on how to know when it is time to remove your fibroids. In addition to discussing the different approaches to fibroid removal surgeries we highlight how to navigate the question of myomectomy or hysterectomy. Treatments alternative to surgery are discussed as well, especially some new drugs and procedures that are available. Finally we shout out the amazing MD Girlfriends we know who are performing fibroid surgeries around the country:

Dr. Nyia Noel (Massachusetts)

Dr. Khara Simpson (Maryland)

Dr. Soyini Hawkins (Georgia)

Dr. Tiffanny Jones (Texas)

Dr. Jessica Shepherd (Illinois)

Dr. Alyson Grant (New York)

Dr. Sudhi Trye McKen (New York

]]>9d3a8f3f-7f0b-4711-99d0-32919cca98ddFri, 09 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -040029:35nofull1101101Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyMental Health Is...Black Women & Psychological ResilienceMental Health Is...Black Women & Psychological ResilienceMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and the MD Girlfriends are discussing how depression shows up differently in Black women as shown in a recent Nursing Research article. We also share our own interactions with therapy and how to find a therapist. Our Around the Way Girl highlights the story of Cheslie Kryst JD, MBA. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Philadelphian Psychologist, Dr. Pamela Brown, a champion of mental health in the Black community.

]]>May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the MD Girlfriends are discussing how depression shows up differently in Black women as shown in a recent Nursing Research article. We also share our own interactions with therapy and how to find a therapist. Our Around the Way Girl highlights the story of Cheslie Kryst JD, MBA. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Philadelphian Psychologist, Dr. Pamela Brown, a champion of mental health in the Black community.

]]>f3c1e536-7844-4619-b1e2-3d664502d670Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:00 -040037:51nofull19191Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyDear Mama: The Legacy of Black MotheringDear Mama: The Legacy of Black MotheringWe delve into what Black mothering looks like and how mothering can also be seen in how we deliver care as physicians. This episode also delivers an"Ode to the Aunties" who have also been the rock of our community and have contributed their own mothering in many ways. Finally we close paying homage to our Around the Way Girl: Afeni Shakur.

]]>We delve into what Black mothering looks like and how mothering can also be seen in how we deliver care as physicians. This episode also delivers an"Ode to the Aunties" who have also been the rock of our community and have contributed their own mothering in many ways. Finally we close paying homage to our Around the Way Girl: Afeni Shakur.

]]>da94e579-6be5-42fc-9f94-966bf2a387e1Fri, 12 May 2023 09:00:00 -040023:41nofull18181Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyFibroids: Fireballs of Fury Part IFibroids: Fireballs of Fury Part IIf you want the real low down on fibroids, you have to listen to this episode. We breakdown the medical terms with analogies to help you understand the layers of the uterus that fibroids dwell. It gets really vulnerable and for our Around the Way Girl segment we highlight our own fibroid journeys.

]]>If you want the real low down on fibroids, you have to listen to this episode. We breakdown the medical terms with analogies to help you understand the layers of the uterus that fibroids dwell. It gets really vulnerable and for our Around the Way Girl segment we highlight our own fibroid journeys.

]]>58e2ed44-ff94-4504-95b7-d68e65a0b53fFri, 21 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -040035:50nofull17171Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyThe Black Fertility MythThe Black Fertility MythFor hundreds of year, Black women have been thought to be more fertile compared to other women. It is just another vestige of slavery that can impact how long it takes for us to receive fertility care or think we can wait forever to start our families. Listen as we decolonize the myth and also educate on the different types of female infertility.

]]>For hundreds of year, Black women have been thought to be more fertile compared to other women. It is just another vestige of slavery that can impact how long it takes for us to receive fertility care or think we can wait forever to start our families. Listen as we decolonize the myth and also educate on the different types of female infertility.

]]>aab35631-f96c-4ae5-8ef9-712788be3751Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -040024:54nofull16161Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyWe See Your Pain: EndometriosisWe See Your Pain: EndometriosisIt's Endometriosis Awareness Month! Learn the real deal about Endometriosis and how chronic pelvic pain can be treated and transformed. Dr. Tia and Dr. Joy have a good chat about the theories that surround how Endometriosis is driven by inflammation. Check out our Around the Way segment where we feature what we call a cousin of Endometriosis, Adenomyosis. There is a lot to learn this episode, you do not want to miss it.

]]>It's Endometriosis Awareness Month! Learn the real deal about Endometriosis and how chronic pelvic pain can be treated and transformed. Dr. Tia and Dr. Joy have a good chat about the theories that surround how Endometriosis is driven by inflammation. Check out our Around the Way segment where we feature what we call a cousin of Endometriosis, Adenomyosis. There is a lot to learn this episode, you do not want to miss it.

]]>8ccf68df-eeef-48a5-af8f-d0453d8aa434Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:45:00 -040025:50nofull15151Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyAround the Way Girl Bonus: Dr. Mildred ClarkeAround the Way Girl Bonus: Dr. Mildred ClarkeMeet Dr. Joy's Grand Godmother, Dr. Mildred Clarke, during this bonus episode for Black History Month. Dr. Clarke is a Howard University College of Medicine Class of 65 graduate and had her own thriving Ob-Gyn practice in Brooklyn, NY for decades before she retired. Listen to her wisdom as an "OG" Ob-Gyn at the amazing age of 88.

]]>Meet Dr. Joy's Grand Godmother, Dr. Mildred Clarke, during this bonus episode for Black History Month. Dr. Clarke is a Howard University College of Medicine Class of 65 graduate and had her own thriving Ob-Gyn practice in Brooklyn, NY for decades before she retired. Listen to her wisdom as an "OG" Ob-Gyn at the amazing age of 88.

]]>46ea4578-3155-47be-8346-5bac6b0e0eb2Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:15:00 -040020:20nobonus15151Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeySista MDsSista MDsFor our second BHM episode, learn about why Black female physicians are in demand and how to find one for your own care. We break down the hottest directories out there. During our medicalese segment we demystify the different steps that we all go through to become your doctor and the different types of doctors who may be on your clinical care team (21:07).

]]>For our second BHM episode, learn about why Black female physicians are in demand and how to find one for your own care. We break down the hottest directories out there. During our medicalese segment we demystify the different steps that we all go through to become your doctor and the different types of doctors who may be on your clinical care team (21:07).

]]>64e2a638-3384-4882-9ec9-a5aadd9cbf77Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -040035:00nofull14141Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyLift Every Voice and ServeLift Every Voice and ServeWe are celebrating Black History Month by sharing the motherland origin story of our friendship and our foray into Global Health learning and operating in Ghana. Learn about health disparities for Black women throughout the African diaspora.

]]>We are celebrating Black History Month by sharing the motherland origin story of our friendship and our foray into Global Health learning and operating in Ghana. Learn about health disparities for Black women throughout the African diaspora.

]]>ce8a44be-25e3-47a1-a26e-a78653250b68Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -040022:23nofull13131Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyCervix SistersCervix SistersDr. Tia & Dr. Joy share their origin story of when they first met and became "Cervix Sisters." Since it is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, they go through some medicalese words like Human Papilloma Virus. Dr. Joy pays tribute to one of her Around the Way Girls from residency and introduces a new segment that highlights patient...ahem...girlfriend stories. Come learn, laugh and even hear one of the docs cry discussing the impact of cervical cancer.

]]>Dr. Tia & Dr. Joy share their origin story of when they first met and became "Cervix Sisters." Since it is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, they go through some medicalese words like Human Papilloma Virus. Dr. Joy pays tribute to one of her Around the Way Girls from residency and introduces a new segment that highlights patient...ahem...girlfriend stories. Come learn, laugh and even hear one of the docs cry discussing the impact of cervical cancer.

]]>b7f4224c-2aaf-4d6c-ad9d-2bcb130c4740Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -040017:06nofull12121Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-BeyNew Year, Who Dis?New Year, Who Dis?Meet Dr. Joy & Dr. Tia as they introduce themselves to the world of girlfriends and share their favorite routines from 2022. The medicalese word of the day is: screening. Learn all about what medical screening tests you may need in 2023. Our first City Girls Sermon is highlighting our new routines that we will institute in 2023. Come meet the doctor girlfriends for this inaugural episode and literally get your life!

]]>Meet Dr. Joy & Dr. Tia as they introduce themselves to the world of girlfriends and share their favorite routines from 2022. The medicalese word of the day is: screening. Learn all about what medical screening tests you may need in 2023. Our first City Girls Sermon is highlighting our new routines that we will institute in 2023. Come meet the doctor girlfriends for this inaugural episode and literally get your life!

]]>fcc68335-005b-4288-904f-fe2c4849da3dFri, 06 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -040021:47nofull11111Dr. Joy Cooper & Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey