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Personal trainer, Tasha Turnbull joins Dr. P on the podcast this week to discuss food and how to change our mentality to lose those last 10 pounds!

Faith Hecht, Youth Programs Coordinator for Sportsbackers in Richmond, VA joins Dr. P on the Pod this week to talk about the importance of keeping our children active this summer! #drponthepod #hc2020 #health #faith

Dr. Pernessa Seele features TED Lagos Talk Speaker Sangu Delle as June is Mental Health Month.The original recording can be viewed at the link below. The Balm In Gilead does not own the rights to this TED Talk and is only used under their Creative Commons License.https://www.ted.com/talks/sangu_delle_there_s_no_shame_in_taking_care_of_your_mental_health

Dr. Pernessa Seele talks with Dr. Goldie Byrd, Professor of Biology and Director for the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer's, Aging and Community Health at North Carolina A&T State University.

Dr. Pernessa Seele features TED Talk Speaker Dr. Joseph Ravenell on this week's Dr. P on the Pod to talk about black men and health as we head into Father's Day and June being Men's Health Awareness Month.The original recording can be viewed at the link below. The Balm In Gilead does not own the rights to this TED Talk and is only used under their Creative Commons License.https://www.ted.com/talks/joseph_ravenell_how_barbershops_can_keep_men_healthy

Leading up to Memory Sunday on Sunday, June 10th, Dr. Pernessa Seele chats with author, Loretta Woodward Veney on her books "Being My Mom's Mom" and her new book, "Refreshment for the Caregiver's Spirit".

Dr. Paula Duren, Founder of Universal Dementia join Dr. P on the Pod this week as we discuss Alzheimer's and caregiving.

Join Dr. P this week as we talk mental health in the Black church? Is there a stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community?

Dr. Pernessa chats with Jay Ell Alexander this week about being the new owner of Black Girls RUN!.

Dr. Pernessa Seele talks about fitness physically and spiritually with Pastor Vernon Gordon from The Life Church in Richmond, VA.

Dr. P chats with Lupus Research Alliance on the impact of lupus in the African American community. She also speaks with a young woman living with lupus!

Dr. P on the Pod chats with jazz vocalist, Sharon Rae North on the important of the arts and jazz in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month.

Reverend Dr. Charley Hames of Beebe Memorial Church in Oakland, CA joins us this week to talk about this new book and what he is doing in his congregation to get our community healthy and active.

Dr. Jasmaine Shelford of Happy Feet Podiatry joins Dr. Pernessa Seele this week to talk about the importance of feet and the health of your feet.

The Southeast Diabetes Faith Initiative (SDFI) is a national program of The Balm In Gilead, Inc. The SDFI is a 5-state faith-based project designed to expand access and utilization of the CDC’s PREVENT T2 program. Hosted by The Balm In Gilead’s local faith partners, the SDFI supports and encourage communities and individuals to live healthier in mind, body and spirit.

Join Dr. Pernessa Seele and special guest Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ivey Green as they talk Easter, including its meaning, history, culture and much more!

Join Dr. Pernessa Seele on this week's episode as we talk food since March is Nutrition Month!

March is Women's History Month! Dr. P welcomes special guests, Evandra Catherine and Nell Gibson on this week's show!

The purpose of the 2018 National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is to bring national attention to the AIDS epidemic in the United States and the extraordinary role faith communities can and are playing in AIDS prevention, education, service and advocacy.

Welcome to Dr. P on the Pod with Dr. Pernessa Seele, CEO + Founder of The Balm In Gilead in Richmond, Virginia. Join us each Thursday for a new show!www.balmingilead.org