Melaninwhitecoats's Podcast

This a throwback piece of an episode with the Black Men Flower project. On this short clip, we discuss the importance of black men being vulnerable and opening their space to the world. We talk about how we need to change the narrative of who and what we are and why simple things like hugs increases accesibility to places we never touch. 

It is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! On this episode, the Melaninwhitecoats discuss with DrFitBritt, a psychiatry resident in Atlanta, how our physical state is throughly connected to our mental state. She is one of the most fit doctors on the net. Whether in the weight room or in her living room, she is active by any means necessary and encourages you to do so as well. Between being in psychiatry residency, being a mother, and running several businesses, she is committed to her fitness goals. She also gives us an insight into how the tragic death of her mother inspired her to be fully committed to her physical goals. We talk about the power of affirmations and giving yourself grace in every space you enter and MORE! This is the first of the mental health highlights we are doing for the month so def tune in!!   Follow Melaninwhitecoats on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here Follow DrFitBritt here Support and Purchase her 25 minutes bands and ropes fitness program here! Support her Perfume Sampling

On this episode, Aldwin shares his thoughts on what the representation of failure is. Is failure truly failure or lessons to teach us about perseverance? Failure is necessary for success and the more you appreciate the lessons from it, the more successful you will become. Aldwin looks back at his experiences in medical school and how failure was never his determined fate and how it relates to critical lessons we can apply to life itself.    Tune in, subcribe, and show love!    Follow us on IG here

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the recent passing of Dr. Nakita Mortimer and the need for change in the medical training environment. Aldwin elaborates on his mental health journey when he was in residency and why ultimately every life should be cherished, respected and loved. There is a conversation to be had about how individuals navigate their trials and tribulations. People have good days, people have bad days, people have the best days but at the end of the day we are all human and deserved to feel empowered in any and every good thing we do. Real and raw with his experience of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation while he was in the process. Mental illness has no face and everyone has their challenges with it. We can't address this unless we face it head on and improve the structures which facilatate its influence on our daily life. Aldwin dissects his experience and offers words of encouragement for those entering into their intern year in the next upcoming weeks.  Follow us on IG here Purch

On this episode we have soon to be Dr. Tamia Potter talk to her expansive experience leading to becoming a neurosurgery resident. From working as a CNA late nights to going to school directly after and repeating for several years at FAMU. We learned the true essence of grit and why that grind allowed her to have 17 publications in medical school, continue to work as tutor, spending hours on end on the weekends to finish her research projects  and tirelessly be one of the top students in her class. The motto is your work hard and you play hard. She also elaborates on experiences of discrimination and what we call macrogression and her words of encouragement for the young black women who wants to be a neurosurgeon and MORE!  Put respect on her name!  Tune in, subscribe and like!    Follow us on IG here Purchase Dr. Aldwin's book here Follow Dr. Potter on IG here Follow Dr. Potter on Twitter here Support Dr. Potter's medgrad wish list here

As the NBA playoffs have begun, this is a special episode integrating the passion for basketball with creativity and innovation. On this episode, we have Anthony Goods, one of the co founders of Swishcultures, an online basketball media brand dedicated to bringing basketball content to consumers all around the world which has hundreds of thousands of basketball followers. Anthony talks about his humble beginning at Stanford as a basketball athelete and how his experiences helped him become courageous and faithful throughout his journey in the NBA D league now called the g league, his stint on an NBA team with the OKC Thunder the year they went to the NBA finals in 2012 and playing overseas as well. We talk about the treachery of playing overseas and potentially living paycheck to paycheck, navigating a new culture, and learning that not everything is what it seems. We also talk about how medicine is much like basketball and why working within the confines of a  team is so crucial for success. Last, we go into

On this episode, we have future Dr Alan Mauricio share his experiences and triumph along the way of applying to medical school, being homeless at one point and deciding to pursue his medical career in Mexico. We encounter his discussion about his battles with self doubt, imposter syndrome, living in the living room of his mentors for several months while also figuring his life out. We also talk about how his faith transformed his belief in what he could accomplish and why he centers every decision he makes on such. How therapy has help revitalize his perspective about his purpose and MORE!    Check the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast on IG here Purchase Dr. Aldwin's book here Follow Alan here!

On this episode we have Dr. Courtney S White talk about her experiences as a black queer woman in a space where she has constantly been challenged. She talks about her work for other individuals in the LGBTQIA + community and how she continues to be a transparent advocate and force in academia. As an associate clerkship director in neurology, she keeps it real about why its important to not conform and continue to live in your truth. From her struggles with mental health to personal dealing of being diagnosed with migraine, it's all about keeping it a stack! We break down how to maintain your confidence as a medical student & resident even when you receive less than stellar evaluation especially when it may be  allegedely discriminatory in nature. We also navigate disparities in headache medicine and how it is one of the most common disabilities in the world and MORE!    Tune in, show love and subscribe!    Follow us on IG here Buy Dr. Aldwin's book here Follow Dr. White here on Twitter!  

On this episode, we have Dr Franklyn Rocha Cabrero speak on his experience advocating for residents under CIR or Committees of Interns and Residents. CIR is the largest housestaff organization in the country which represents 24,000 residents around the country.  We talk about how he received backlash from speaking up against some of the unforunate challenges residents face at his program in Miami and also on the national level. Not only that but most important we lean into how to  protect yourself when you put yourself out there and how backlash can be a detterent to your success as a future physician. Such backlash can come in many different ways. We learn why advocacy continues to be an important aspect in making residency less dehumanizing and more supportive of individual's experience. What are resident unions and why they are making a significant push? Learn that and more on this episode!    Follow us on IG here Buy Dr. Aldwin Soumare's book here Learn more about CIR

On this episode we have Robert, idea innovator for the Black Men Flowers project which was spurred to deconstuct masculinty and enable black men to feel comfortable in being vulnerable and confident in themelves. Black men deserve their flowers! We discuss Robert's challenges with his own personal mental health journey and how the Black Men Flower project is creating a community of black men who are celebrating each other. Imagine waking up to flowers on your doorstep! We dismantle some of the stereotypes we face and emphasize the importance of therapy, art, community and nature so that we can all arise from our personal ashes. This is an episode you don't want to miss!  Follow us on IG here Follow the black men flower project here Follow Melaninwhitecoats IG here Check out the Black Men Flower Project Page here  Purchase Dr Aldwin's book hereNe    

Match day is the celebration of medical students around the country being able to enter into the field of medicine after graduating medical school. Over 45,000 medical students apply each year. Some are able to match and others aren't. Podcast Co-Host Dr. Lavar Williams talks about his journey failing comlex level 2, a major exam twice and failing OMM and still matching at his number 1 choice. We talk about imposter syndrome, dealing with DO discrimination as an applicant and his conviction to remain connected to staying in Georgia and close to his beautiful daughter. We also discuss celebrating yourself and giving thyself grace no matter what outcomes befall people in this process. Why following your instinct matters and MORE! Good words, wisdom and LOVE!  Follow us Here Support Dr Aldwin Soumare new book to encourage pre meds and medical students here

On this Melaninwhitecoats podcast, we have Fola, owner of Gizel Atlanta speaking about her experience as an entrepreneur and the realities of opening a med spa. As a former nurse in the ER and ICU, she utilizes a compassionate and realistic approach to every client she has. She talks about how she tailors the experience and the perilous journey she had to traverse in order to make it to where she is now. We talk about health tips to maintain good skin care. Should you use bar soap to wash your face? Do black people need to use suncreen? Questions which often evade us but remember your skin is the first barrier to your body. Bad skins means increased risk for infections and health outcomes. What does it take to be an entrepreneur? We talk about that and more! Like, share, subscribe and comment  Schedule an appointment with Gizel ATL and check her website here Follow her on IG here Follow the melaninwhitecoats podcast here

On this Melaninwhitecoats episode, we have Dr Emma Guzman Vizcarrondo discuss her experiences being the only black individual in her dental school, the lack of diversity in dentistry and navigating constant imposter syndrome. We discuss her exploits with her mentorship program and community work with the Dental Divas. We also learn about the importance of dental health and its relation to our physical health,  and MORE. As always, real, raw and real!  Follow Dr. Guzman Vizcarrondo here Learn more about Dr Guzman Vizcarrondo here Follow us on IG here

On this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast we have guest Anthony Williams and Bilal Afolabi, financial planners killing the game who help me  discuss the keys to financial literacy. We talk about education, self knowledge and the importance of group economics. We look at how oppression historically impeded the growth of financial capital in the community. We lean into the fundamentals of economics and how our daily decisions can impact generational wealth. From paying yourself first to learning about life insurance, tune in to get the knowledge to actualize your growth!  Follow Anthony Williams here Follow Bilal Afolabi here Follow Melaninwhitecoats here

On this episode, Aldwin shares his tips on how to conquer your 2023. It is a new year and it is time to develop new habits, new relationships and learn to follow our instincts. Let's dig deep into why its important for us to continue maintaining our mommentum and always finding ways to evolve. Its now or never! 

On this episode Aldwin talks about his reasoning behind his pursuit of psychiatry. Last year Aldwin applied to neurology, psychiatry and neuropsychiatry residency. Now 5 months into residency, he realizes that his goals are centered around building interpersonal connections with patients and becoming a neuropsychiatrist who is able to see patients in multiple frameworks. He also discusses what the transfer process may look like and why transferring shouldnt be taboo. In this episode, discussion is also centered around finding happiness and liberation! 

On this episode, Dr. Soumare talks about the recent tragedy which befelled a resident at Highland hospital in Oakland, Dr. Jing Mai. She tragically committed suicide during her third month of residency. September is National Suicide Awareness Month along with September 17 being National Physician Suicide Prevention day. What are some solutions to this? Why we need change and revamping in how medical education is conducted? One life is already too much.... lets speak on it and more! 

On this episode, we interview Dr. Rashona Moss, IM resident in Detroit regarding her highly necessary book in combating residency burnout and navigating its challenges in the book called the Resident Physician Wellness Guide.  Some things we discuss  How she learned to utilize coping skills to deal with the death of her grandmother during a arduous ICU rotation during intern year  Why support however, whoever, whenever is a necessary component in surviving residency How she dealt with disappointment after not matching the first time  How to navigate anxiety in the midst of trying to learn your patients and execute your professional duties  why you must always prioritize yourself first! how can you expect to take care of others when you are ill? and MORE  Purchase the Resident Wellness Guide Here, Discount code is Balance  Follow us on IG here  

On this episode Dr. Soumare talks about recently going viral regarding speaking on the residency pay gap and the unfortunate  physical and mental sacrifices many residents tackle on. With  being 500K in debt and many uncertanties in line as a resident, it is important to be vocal. So may issues need to be addressed! Inflation continues to increase but salaries are not increasing respectively. Residents are suffering. We got CEO's making millionaires but barely any doctors doing so? If you think you getting the bag in medicine, dont be fooled.... it is a long journey and gurantees are not guranteed. Dr. Soumare talks through THINGS from his perspecitve and keeps it real and 100. He loves what he does but doesn't love the system in which things are done in... Subscribe, leave a comment, share! Follow us on IG here

Recently, Channing Crowder former NFL player and host of The Pivot Podcast  received some scrutiny for calling another man, Denzel Ward beautiful. On this episode, we discuss our interpretation of that moment and how masculinity is defined in our minds? Is it acceptable to call another man beautiful? Is there a line to draw? Why is it important for men to acknowledge each other in positively provoking ways? AND MORE! Tune in!  Share, subscribe and leave a comment Follow us on IG here