 Hey yall. Happy Sunday. In this week's episode, I review an article entitled Menstruation Vacation. I found it very interesting. According to the article, this is no medical need to have a monthly period. Of course, we have heard this before but I have mixed feelings about it. Take a listen and let me know what you think. If you're not already, follow the show page on Instagram @supercytogirl. The show is about to make some major changes. Stay plugged into the page so you will be the first to know. Have a fantastic week Loves.

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Season 2 Episode 10: Menstruation Vacation

 Hey yall. Happy Sunday! Season 2 Episode 9 I talk about how so incredibly happy I am this election cycle is coming to an end. It's been stressful. More importantly, I can't believe we have a Black Woman VP of the United States! I'm so over the moon. To see all the people celebrating all across the world has been surreal and rewarding. Decency wins! I'm so happy for Senator Kamala Harris. This is definitely a win for team #BlackGirlMagic. I am eager to see the working relationship Joe Biden and Kamala Harris create together. I also talked about an article I found-The Yeast Beast by Vikki Mioduszewski. I learned a few different things I didn't know about vaginal fungal infections. It is pretty interesting if you ask me. Check it out and share this episode with a friend. I hope everyone has a great week. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @supercytogirl, the same on Facebook. With Love Irise

Season 2 Episode 9: The State of the Union, The Yeast Beast

 Hey, my loves. Happy Sunday. I'm bringing you a solo episode this week telling you about why Super Cyto Girl is going away. I know, I know. It's not as bad as it sounds though. Rebranding is on the way. I'm Excited! To be honest, when I first released the show, I knew then I would have to rebrand and that's okay! I am truly the poster child for learning as I go. I look forward to this new season. I also talked about taking a trip to my home city Memphis TN, and being recharged by the love I felt during that trip. During these trying uncertain times, it's so important to feed our emotional bodies too. I hope you all have an amazing week. Follow the Podcast page on IG: SuperCytoGirl

Season 2 Episode 8: Super Cyto Girl is Going Away

 Hey ya'll! Happy Sunday. We have a very special episode this week. We are chatting with Ashley Wallace. Ashley is a Memphian who is a wife, mom, career-woman, and entrepreneur. She owns two businesses: A-Plus Events and Consulting (event planning services) and Sassy Cocktails (mobile bartending). Ashley came to chat about her experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. Most recently, she experienced giving birth during a pandemic and discovering her new baby has Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The purpose of this awareness month is to raise public awareness and advocate for inclusion for individuals with Down Syndrome. I applaud Ashley for her grace, strength, and willingness to share her story. If this episode touches you in any way, please share it with someone who would benefit. To learn more about Down Syndrome, you can visit Center for Disease Control-Down Syndrome

Season 2 Episode 7: Momming to a Baby with a Congenital Disorder with Ashley Wallace

 Hey yall. Happy Sunday. This week we have a very special guest-Whitney McGhee of Pure Gold Yoga. We chatted all about her experiences with travel, yoga, and radical self-healing. Whitney is on a mission to help others, especially People of Color, discover the healing they can find through yoga. You can follow her journey on Instagram @PureGoldYoga and @iamwhitneysol.

Season 2 Episode 6: Whitney McGhee with Pure Gold Yoga

 Hey yall. Happy Sunday. I hope you all are getting a great start to your week. In today's episode, I talk about maintaining mental clarity by listening to my body and having a good self-care regime. This weekend my self-care consisted of a high-intensity workout, mediation, and quality time with my tiny human. We know that we are still in the midst of a pandemic, so if you are looking for some an opportunity to exercise or create balance through yoga or meditation, check out the people/pages below. For online training, check out my favorite trainer Tika, the creator of 30 Days Hard. The 30 Days Hard community offers more than just exercise. There is also an offering of meal plans and cooking demonstrations. You can find her on Instagram @tikathetrainer. For yoga and meditation opportunities, check out @puregoldyoga and @livingfre on Instagram as well as inside the Journey to Living Fre Facebook group. Did you watch the vice-presidential debate? I won't go into a lot of detail but I'll just say I'll be glad when Black women can show up in the world as we choose. To hear some of the things that have been said about Kamala Harris since the debate is extremely frustrating and annoying frankly. Seems like Black women's actions are always being picked apart. Will it ever end? I also talked about how there are plans to remove Pap Tests as a primary screening tool for eradicating cervical cancer. That's a scary thought. The Pap Test has been an effective tool used to screen for cervical cancer over the last 50 years. It's baffling to me that is even a consideration. The rationale is that HPV tests are more sensitive and thus a more effective screening tool for cervical cancer care. While I am a believer in science and research, as someone who has screened GYN specimens for abnormal lesions myself, I can say with certainty that every woman is different and this one size fits all approach will be of detriment to women. Although Pap tests are designed specifically to detect cervical cancer, we are able to see cell changes associated with Herpes infections, hormonal changes, cancerous lesions of the endometrium, and many other things. To take away the Pap Tests means that these conditions might go undetected and untreated. Do yall know they have started doing uterus transplants? I don't know what to say about it. I know I don't plan to donate my uterus but check out this article and tell me what you think...Uterus Transplants. That's all for this week. Don't forget to follow the show page on Instagram @supercytogirl, share the show with a friend, and leave a 5-star review. Until next time... Yours Truly, Irise

Season 2 episode 5: Is Kamala Harris Black? How do you feel about Pap Tests being removed as a primary screening tool for cervical cancer? Would you donate you uterus to another woman?

 Hey yall. Happy Sunday. I hope you all have gotten a great start to your week and heading into Monday with intention and expectation. Today's episode features Tara Seay, Director of Universal Parenting Place in Memphis, TN. Tara absolutely loves mental health and started in the field after she suffered a traumatic incident of her own. We defined depression, how that differs from post-partum depression; We talked about who can suffer from post-partum depression including fathers; We talked about what post-partum anxiety is and some resources that can be tapped into if there is someone with a need. Universal Parenting Place offers professional counseling to parents and caregivers at no charge. If you are in Memphis, TN, and interested in receiving services from UPPs, you can visit their Facebook page  The Universal Parenting Place.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I loved producing it. If you found something to be helpful, please don't hesitate to share it with a friend. Follow @supercytogirl on Instagram and on Facebook, subscribe to the show, and leave a 5-star rating.  Until next time...

Season 2 Episode 4: Tackling Depression with Tara Seay of Universal Parenting Place

 Hey yall. Happy Sunday. This week's episode features Jasmine Tasaki, founder of We Care TN. We Care empowers Black transgender women to live the life that they envisioned. We Care hosts several programs with the largest two programs being TransPro and ALOT-Active Living Openly Trans. TransPro is geared towards drug users and sex workers both current and former. Both programs are job readiness initiatives. We Care also has other programs-Trans Speak, CORE and Gal Pals. You can reach Jasmine and find out more about her organization by visiting ActBlue.com, WeCareTN.org, Facebook- We Care TN, or JasmineTasaki.com. Thank you for tuning in this week. We sure to subscribe to the show, share an episode you like with a friend, follow @supercytogirl on Instagram, and leave a 5-star rating. Until next time...

Season 2 Episode 3: Jasmine Tasaki of We Care TN

 Hey yall. Happy Sunday! This week's episode features LaToya Dwight of The Fibroid Pandemic, LLC. She and I chatted about how she felt inspired to form her brand The Fibroid Pandemic after she herself was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. During a routine visit, Latoya went from being told that she had uterine fibroids, to receiving a recommendation to proceed with a hysteractomy all within a matter of minutes. This triggered a more than 4 year span of research, gathering data and resources about uterine fibroids. The mission of this research was to not only help herself but to help other women suffering with uterine fibroids. If you or someone you know suffers from uterine fibroids, you really want to check out this episode. You can find LaToya and information about The Fibroid Pandemic on Instagram @TheFibroidPandemic, on Facebook on the Fibroid Pandemic's private Facebook group- The Fibroid Pandemic, and www.thefibroidpandemic.com. Thank you all for checking out the episode. Be sure to tell and friend about the Super Cyto Girl Podcast, subscribe to the show, and leave a 5-STAR rating! Follow @supercytogirl on IG Check out the website www.supercytogirl.com and our Facebook group here: Women's Wellness with Super Cyto Girl.

Season 2 Episode 2: The Fibroid Pandemic, LLC.

 Hey yall! Oh my goodness. It's been so long since we have chatted! I apologize because It's totally my fault. I moved from Tennessee to Florida over the summer. Although I am loving my new location, this move was much more on my mind than I anticipated. I had a very ambitious goal of only taking 30 days off from the podcast but honestly, I just couldn't do it. I talk more about what this move has been for me and how I have been having some real internal struggles in this season premiere. I also talk about how I received help from two unexpected (but very much appreciated) places during my time away. I have some awesome episodes scheduled for this season. In the next coming weeks, we will discuss the topics of uterine fibroids, postpartum depression and some of the experiences Black trans women face in today's society. Our guests for these episodes include LaToya Dwight of the Fibroid Pandemic, LLC. out of Atlanta, Georgia, Tara Seay of Universal Parenting Place and Jasmine Tasaki of We Care Tennessee both out of Memphis, TN. Mentioned in this episode- Robbie Green who is also known as The Working Mom's Coach. @the_working_moms_coach on Instagram. She was featured before on the podcast on Season 1 episode 11. And Cody Little @CodyTheGrand #OnThePorchWithCody on Instagram Thank you to everyone who has continued to listen and catch up on episodes since I have been away. Your support means so much. If you're not already, follow the podcast page on Instagram- @supercytogirl. Love you long time. Talk soon!

Season 2 Episode 1-Surviving Imposter Syndrome

 Happy Season One Finale! Episode 14 marks the season finale of the Super Cyto Girl Podcast. I have learned so much thus far. So many things I can't wait to incorporate for season two! In today's episode, I gave some brief thoughts about my feelings about the #GeorgeFloyd murder. It's been a rough week for so many. So many people are hurting. I am wrapping each of you in my virtual hugs and prayers. On another note, I do have some GREAT personal news...I'm moving! Listen to the episode to find out where...One hint...It's outside of Tennessee! I also talk about my awesome realtor Ivana Johnson. She's super dope and super sweet. She's made every portion of this moving process a breeze. You can find her on Instagram @uheartelyshia and @ivanatherealtor. "Staying ready so you won't have to get ready." A principle I learned from @FierceFearlessFree. She has tons of resources for personal development and women's empowerment available. Be sure to check both of my sisters in success. In this episode, I also talk about a holiday that was celebrated last week on May 28th-World Menstruation Hygiene Day. This holiday is celebrated in an effort to create a society that sees menstruation is healthy and normal. You can follow #periodproblems on IG to learn more. Last but not least, I interviewed Dr. Kirsten McKnight, Optometric Physician and Clinic Manager at Church Health in Memphis, TN. I invited her on to talk about Healthy Vision Month. We chatted about how disease processes show up in the eyes and how this should obviously highlight the need to get regular eye exams. We talked about how important it is to take care of the body overall to prevent systemic issues that show up in the eye. My favorite part of the episode is a quote by Dr. McKnight. "My biggest wish for Healthy Vision Month is that people prioritize their systemic health and then follow up with well vision exams." This has been a great season. I hope you have enjoyed!!!

Episode 14: Dr. Kirsten McKnight-The Eyes are the windows to the body.

 Hey yall. Happy Sunday! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I am so glad I had the chance to chat with Toni Louis of Holistically Yours, LLC. Toni dropped so many gems about how we can achieve BALANCE in our lives. Toni has 2 main clients. She services individuals and clients wanting counseling services. She also is a self-care coach. I enjoyed speaking with Toni about her journey to opening her own practice and the things we can do to find more satisfaction emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Connect with Toni by following her IG @tonilouislpc, Facebook Holistically. Yours and her website ToniLouis.com

Episode 13: Achieving B.A.L.A.N.C.E. with Toni Louis

 I cannot tell you all how excited I am to have Dr. Keisha Burnett on as a guest today! Keisha is my former professor and friend. She has accomplished so much, and with her busy schedule, I am honored she made time to come and chat with me. Oh, we got into yall. We talked about a lot. We talked about how she stumbled upon the field of Cytotechnology and how it changed her life. We also chatted about how it can be difficult to balance home and life but with her awesome support system, she is able to make it happen. Keisha has earned MULTIPLE degrees and certifications. I am impressed with how dedicated she has been to acquiring education and skills. I was glad to hear that she is adjusting well to her new role as Master of Cytopathology Practice Degree Program Director at the University of TN Health Science Center in Memphis. Keisha also gave a very detailed but simple explanation of how Human Papilloma Virus plays a role in the progression of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions. If you are interested in learning more about the program that she heads, you can email her at kbrook13@uthsc.edu or call (901)-448-2718. You can also head to the UTHSC homepage and search Master of Cytopathology. I hope you got something from this episode. Thanks for listening.

Episode 12: Dr. Keisha Burnett-Super Cytotechnologist

 First off, mindset shift...” it’s a privilege to be somebody’s mama.” A privilege. I will always remember that quote. I learned so much from the Working Mom’s Coach. Wow. SO much. Positive psychology is one of the things she introduced me too. I had never heard the term. The definition of positive psychology-the scientific study of what makes life worth living. Focusing on the positive. Instead of complaining about certain aspects of mommyhood, we should pivot to choosing happiness. Heavy. I love how Mrs. Robbie saw the need working moms have based on what she saw around her and through her own experiences. She created this coaching program to coach moms through the difficult times we have. I love how she said she gained some of the knowledge she has through education but she knew she wanted to use that knowledge, not to move up the corporate ladder herself, but to coach other working moms to achieve that goal. The Working Mom’s Coach helps her clients achieve the M.O.R.E. Factor M – Manage Mom Guilt O – Overcome being Overwhelmed R – Reassure them of their relevance, and go from E – Exhausted to Excited about life! I was glad she pointed out she helps moms in multiple aspects. She mentioned she coaches clients in relationship goals, financially, and spiritually, just to name a few. And I love how she said she starts her coaching calls with gratefulness. Yes, I'm just so full y’all. She offers 3 and 6-month coaching programs but with the current state of the world, she is offering a 4-week condensed option as well. She IS accepting new clients. In addition to positive psychology, another favorite resource of hers are works by Dr. Carolyn Leaf, a neuroscientist. You can find the working moms coach by visiting her website Workingmoms.coach On IG @the_working_moms_coach And if you want to just shoot her a quick email her email address is Workingmomscoach@gmail.com I hope you are just as full as I am after hearing this episode. If so, subscribe to the show and share this episode with a mom you know and love. All of them. Every and any mom could benefit from at least one of the gems available here. If you’re feeling extra full, leave a 5-star rating for the Super Cyto Girl podcast. Thanks! Love y’all. Until next time.  

Episode 11: Robbie Green- The Working Mom's Coach

Hey yall!  I can't wait for you to listen to this episode. Vaniesha Moore is a dynamic speaker and teacher. She is the owner of Hope Financial-a company that helps African American female entrepreneurs attain financial literacy. She blessed me so much. She gives tips and tricks on how we can make small steps to change our financial outlook. A couple of her favorite resources are The Motley Fool and Kiplinger magazine. You can find her on IG @Vanieshamoore and Facebook at Vaniesha Moore.   

Episode 10: Vaniesha "Vee" Moore of Hope Financial

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