Dr. Sylvia Bartley, neuroscientist, advocate, and author joins the SheConfidential podcast to discuss the intersectionality of spirituality, neuroscience, and emotional health. This conversation will arm women with the inspiration they need to make small sustainable shifts to heal their bodies and live better. 


CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS 

• How we can process our emotions without being overwhelmed by them. 
• Positive impact of transformative volunteering.
• The link between stress, gut health, and food.
• Ways to strengthen  immune system function through food.
• The impact of chronic or ongoing stress on our health. 
• Tips for improving emotional health.
• Dr. Bartley's book "Turning the Tide: Neuroscience, Spirituality and My Path Toward Emotional Health". 
• The conditioning that has contributed to the unhappiness of so many Black women.  
• The importance of celebrating all of the gifts and strength we've inherited from our ancestors.

CONTENT WARNINGS
Discussions about police brutality, depression, and trauma


GUEST
Dr. Sylvia Bartley   
Senior Director Health Equity Medtronic
https://sylvia-bartley.com/

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1604245782?mt=2&app=podcast&ls=1
• Purchase Dr. Bartley's book here https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Tide-Neuroscience-Spirituality-Emotional/dp/1504378008/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-bartley-bsc-hons-phd-9a911b2/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commmunityshow/?hl=en

RESOURCES

• Geronimus, A.T., Hicken, M.T., Pearson, J.A. et al. Do US Black Women Experience Stress-Related Accelerated Biological Aging?. Hum Nat 21, 19–38 (2010). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2861506/ (research Charlene mentioned in the episode)
• Listen to Charlene's interview on Dr. Bartley's podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-purpose-with-charlene-ketchum/id1604245782?i=1000558403968

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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