Episode 53: Rayzer Sharp, a Docuseries

Do you have an annoying pain in your gut that won't go away? How long have you been ignoring it? Or was it misdiagnosed initially? Episode 60, Trust Your Gut, addresses what my guest, Kat, a beautiful young woman from Macon, GA experienced while sharing her story. What was initially thought to be kidney stones was actually colon cancer. She didn't truly believe the initial diagnosis and advocating has helped her get the proper treatment as she works toward healing. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Have you had your colonoscopy? Colon cancer no longer has an age and it doesn't matter about family medical history. Colon cancer can occur at anytime with anyone. Trust your gut! Get an appointment for a colonoscopy today! Join Kat and I as we embrace the fight against colon cancer.

2024 is the year of the Presidential Election. Do you know what is at stake when it comes to healthcare? Are you invested in a party or tied to what you believe? Is healthcare important to you? It is most definitely as hot a topic as inflation. What is your candidate saying about these topics? Have you done your research? Are you registered to vote? In this Episode, I talk about all these things and hopefully it is the spark that ignites the flame in you to be an informed and active voter. Let your vote do the talking at the polls!

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Websites Referenced in this Episode:

https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/affordable-care-act/

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-november-2023/

https://www.aha.org/statistics/fast-facts-us-hospitals

https://www.forbes.com/sites/premier/2023/12/07/6-trends-that-could-usher-in-future-change-for-healthcare-providers/?sh=7a5278354cd2

Have you had a moment to talk with your friends and family about how they are doing? Do you take the time to really listen after you ask a person how they are? Or is this just a courtesy in passing? Do you know really what is impacting the lives of those you love? If not, take a moment to ask "How are you doing, really". Then listen to the response, think about what you can do to help, offer empathy or advice, whichever is appropriate. Whatever you do, don't remain silent. This could impact how they embrace their personal fight. Let's continue to have these health discussions.

Death is a part of life. As sure are you are born of a woman into this world, one day, you will have to exit. But before you do, the ones you love may leave before you. Dealing with this is very difficult. When you think of Prince's Song, "When Doves Cry", it sums up grief in one portion. "How could you just leave me standing...Alone in a world so cold..." Death is a surprise. When we realize that when a person dies, it isn't by choice. It happens when and how it was designed. My guest, Jennifer Williams will delve into varying times of grief, remembering loved ones lost, helping other heal when dealing with loss, and understanding other forms of grief. Though we are not grief counselor or mental health therapists, we decided to share our life experiences to brooch the subject, It's a different kind of pain when the voice of a loved one is forever silenced. Join us as we embrace the fight against grief.

It all starts with one off putting word. You ignore it.Then it increases to mean, demeaning statements. You chalk it up to the person having a bad day. And then physical violence interjects itself into the equation. Then the apologies begin to shower you like rain on a spring day. Then you forgive and the cycle begins. You have become a victim of domestic violence at the hands of someone who once loved and protected you. You are not alone, you do not deserve this. Episode 56: When Push Comes to Shove, a DV Point of View shares the perspective from a victim who claimed victory through exiting and gaining understanding. Domestic violence starts in the mind of the aggressor. What fuels it? Join me and my guest, Danielle Patrice as we delve into the neuroscience of domestic violence.

Does your mind ever race? Do you have a hard time focusing? Imagine not being able to sleep on top of that. Then, think about what it would be like to harm yourself or end it all. Individually these things happening can wreak havoc in your life and in your mind. All of them coming together can prove to be very, very difficult. That is until you make up your mind to get help, choose you, do the work, and thrive. On this episode of Embracing the Fight Nakia Dawn Whittaker Woody helps us to navigate this space. She shows us exactly what it took for her to make up her mind to HEAL. And this amazing lady is walking in her true purpose as #insshe does just that! Check it out.

This Episode of Embracing the Fight is dedicated to my cousin, Linda Sweet, who fought sickle cell anemia all of her life. She will forever be remember for her smile, laughter, and jovial spirit. Episode 54, entitled When Two Worlds Collide is a story about a young, African American woman, Mina Randall who is dealing with this very fight. Sickle cell anemia has plagued her with pain, depression, and hopelessness - but she tells her story with such passion and transparency that you are empowered by depth of her strength and face. Join Mina and I as we embrace the fight against sickle cell anemia and many health disparities that plague treatment options for this age old disease

Have you ever struggled with your weight? Did you believe you had to be a nutritionist or fitness enthusiast to lose this weight? Would you believe me if I said it only takes a change of heart, consistency, and will power to lose the weight you want to lose? Our guest today, admits it took an alarming experience to get his attention. And once his attention was attained, he has been full steam ahead. Also, do you find yourself engrossed in social media, wishing for their fame, riches? Our guest Rayfield "Rayzer Sharp" Johnson offers his take on this, as he is a photographer who has seen what it is truly like beyond the lens. As always, take a moment to click like, click share, and subscribe to Embracing the Fight. Let's see what Rayzer Sharp has to say to help us get back on the right path toward a healthier weight.

PART 2 OF 2 - In this Episode of Embracing The Fight, Erica has a special guest that sheds light on the mixed messages that he has encountered while dating after 40. It is very clear that men and women don't think the same. What we say and do sometimes needs clarity to forge any relationship. Either way, both parties must be ready. In this case, communication is the true key to building the foundational trust in dating. With success, clear views, strong beliefs, pronounced vision, and being completely single, my guest finds it difficult to date after 40 for multiple reasons - the greatest of them being mixed messages. Let's unpack Episode 52, Mixed Messages Part 2 of 2 with our guest Freeman Walker Jr.

In this Episode of Embracing The Fight, Erica has a special guest that sheds light on the mixed messages that he has encountered while dating after 40. It is very clear that men and women don't think the same. What we say and do sometimes needs clarity to forge any relationship. Either way, both parties must be ready. In this case, communication is the true key to building the foundational trust in dating. With success, clear views, strong beliefs, pronounced vision, and being completely single, my guest finds it difficult to date after 40 for multiple reasons - the greatest of them being mixed messages. Let's unpack Episode 52, Mixed Messages with our guest Freeman Walker Jr.