Black Women’s Wellness: Inspiring Mental, Physical, and Social Health – Seasonal Sister Podcast

How to Help Your Doctor Help You: Proactive Health Strategies with Bonita Coe, MD, MBA

Episode Notes

Welcome back to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast, where preparation is queen and healthy habits are life-changing. In this empowering episode, host Janice Saunders sits down with Bonita Coe, MD, a practicing internal medicine physician and author of How to Help Your Doctor Help You: A Guide for Men and Women to Manage Health Proactively. Together, they explore the importance of proactive health management, the power of patient-doctor relationships, and how mental, physical, and social wellness intersect to create a balanced life.

 

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Episode Timestamps;

00:00 Welcome to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast

01:18 Introducing Dr. Bonita Coe

02:16 Dr. Coe's Journey to Prioritizing Health

04:54 The Importance of Healthy Habits

07:34 Mental Health and Wellness Routines

10:52 The Impact of Life Choices on Health

18:25 Alcohol and Health: New Insights

21:22 Understanding Regretitis™

26:23 Seasonal Sisters Mindful Moment

28:05 The Impact of Racism on Health

28:17 Self-Care Tips for Black Women

28:33 The Power of Saying No

29:06 Quitting Smoking: Talk to Your Doctor

29:59 The Benefits of Food Journaling

34:40 Incorporating Movement into Daily Life

35:57 Reading Food Labels and Nutrition

40:12 Healthy Eating and Meal Prep Tips

44:43 The Importance of Sleep

46:51 Temptation Bundling for Healthy Habits

47:38 Dr. Coe's New Book: How to Help Your Doctor Help You

53:16 Final Thoughts and Inspiration

 

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