None of us are safe when it comes to the damaging effects a negative online reputation can have. Every day people of various ages are losing their jobs, scholarships, and other opportunities because of the things they post online. Cybercide' or

How To Co-Parent With A Toxic Parent (Without Losing Your Mind)

Mar 4th, 2020 55m 55s

Co-parenting requires a shared effort and intent between the two parents. But it can be difficult after a difficult relationship has ended and takes years to master; especially when dealing with an irate person. What is the best way to deal wit

Elder Care: When There's No Money To Bury Them

Feb 26th, 2020 48m 35s

It's important to get nosey with your parents and/or the elders in your family when it comes to their healthcare because they may hide things. By the time you find out, it can be too late. Joining us today is Attorney and Legal Analyst, Midwin

Fearing The Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia

Feb 19th, 2020 42m 1s

Superstar tennis athlete, Serena Williams once said, "It isn't easy to play a tournament while someone body-shames me." Unfortunately, we witnessed Williams simultaneously be sexualized, caricaturized, othered and exoticized on numerous media o

The Impact of Social Media On Our Relationships and Sex Life

Feb 12th, 2020 50m 13s

Before the days of Instagram, Facebook and blogs, our knowledge about people's intimate lives were very limited. Today, things have certainly changed. We have a continuous backstage pass into other peoples’ relationships, kitchens, bathrooms an

Black Women and Heart Disease

Feb 5th, 2020 56m 5s

Recent studies show that Black women are less likely to receive basic treatments known to be effective in combating cardiovascular diseases such, as a daily dose of aspirin or prescribed statins. Unfortunately, Black women have nearly twice the

Budget Bytes

Jan 29th, 2020 40m 21s

Meal planning is great for saving time, but, ideally, it should save us money, too. And when you’re on a strict budget, meal planning can be quite a challenge. If you’re not sure where to start, then this is the show for you! Joining us today i

Surviving The Holidays With an Eating Disorder

Jan 22nd, 2020 40m 35s

Over the holidays, socializing increases and much of this focused on consuming food. When the new year begins, the diet culture hits a spike and suddenly people moralize eating to rectify the wrong they believe they've done. Unfortunately for t

You Don't Have To Size Down To Style Up

Jan 15th, 2020 37m 44s

It's the New Year and many people want to take the first steps to become healthier! Healthy habits are what can afford us true well-being. Joining us today is Registered Dietitian, stylist and former runway model, Wintana Kiros! We are going to

What Is Self-Care and What Isn't

Jan 8th, 2020 45m 7s

True self-care is not salt baths and chocolate cake. It is making the choice to build a life you don’t need to regularly escape from. And that often takes doing the thing you least want to do. How can we avoid the inevitable capitalist tide fro

Why Women Fear Of Being Judged At The Gym

Dec 30th, 2019 36m 54s

It's definitely not uncommon for a little anxiety and intimidation to kick in when walking into a gym. Believe me, you are certainly not alone! Did you know that "gymtimidation" keeps a shocking number of women at home? Well, in honor of New Ye

Finding Ourselves Through Food

Dec 23rd, 2019 56m 56s

We've all heard the expression, "you are what you eat." But is this true? Well on this episode of "The Visit" is registered dietician nutritionist, Vanessa Rissetto. We'll discuss how food plays a role in constructing our identities, the consta

How Not To Go Broke Over Christmas

Dec 16th, 2019 41m 28s

The holidays are supposed to be a time of giving and Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. But it could be also a hard time for others. When you are struggling financially, Christmas can be one of the most stressful periods of the year not

Allergic to Semen?

Dec 9th, 2019 29m 58s

You can be allergic to pretty much anything. But did you know that you can also be allergic to semen? Well, semen allergy is a real thing, not very common and mostly impacts women! Joining me is guest expert and triple board-certified Internist

Life As A Hip-Hop Promoter Turned HIV Activist

Dec 2nd, 2019 52m 35s

She is renowned in the music industry for her work as a successful concert promoter working with the likes of Jay Z and Lil Kim. After contracting HIV in 1995 from a man she thought she was going to marry, Maria Davis decided to spend the rest

Racism and Bias in the Food Industry

Nov 25th, 2019 47m 54s

Studies shows that Black and Latino neighborhoods have more outdoor advertising space than white neighborhoods and these spaces disproportionately market alcohol, tobacco and the least of healthy foods. Lacking access to healthier foods and als

Managing Your Diabetes with Good Nutrition

Nov 18th, 2019 36m 35s

Having diabetes doesn't mean you need to eliminate all carbs, fruits and fats to get it under control. Various carb-containing foods are nutrient rich and healthy fats have many health benefits. In honor of American Diabetes Month, board-certif

The Virginity Exam

Nov 15th, 2019 47m 15s

Last week, American rapper, actor and TV host, T.I. aka "TIP", shocked the world when he admitted on a podcast interview that he annually accompanies his 18-year-old daughter to her gynecological exam to see if her “hymen is still intact”; basi

Boo to the Flu

Nov 11th, 2019 40m 24s

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 people in the USA are hospitalized each year for illnesses associated with seasonal influenza virus infections. Less than half of adults (18 years and older) receive

Everyone Is Grieving

Nov 4th, 2019 42m 56s

Losing someone we love can put us into a deep and vulnerable position, where we experience a host of emotions unlike anything before. Anxiety following loss is a very real, yet often overlooked symptom. So how can we better work through our gri

Changing Your Bra Will Change Your Life

Oct 28th, 2019 42m 57s

Bra fittings are extremely important and play a significant role in bra shopping. But finding the right bra can be difficult for many women; affecting one's self-esteem. If you never had a proper bra fitting before, you'll likely relate to the

A Man Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Oct 21st, 2019 54m 18s

Male breast cancer is very rare. A man's breast tissue and cells can still develop breast cancer, even though his breasts are not milk-producing organs. Less than 1% of all breast cancer cases develop in men, and only one in a thousand men will

Improving Your Gut Health

Oct 14th, 2019 44m 9s

Do you know ways to improve your gut bacteria and the worse foods for gut health? Well on this episode of "The Visit", Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum and I discussed why the microbiome is vital to our gut health, optimizing our gut health with top foods

Nail Care: Now and Forever!

Oct 7th, 2019 39m 35s

Celebrity nail stylist, Julie Kandalec, stopped by "The Visit" to discuss the best nail care tips, the dangers of nail salons and trending nail colors for upcoming fall and winter seasons.

Ferocious Warrior: Faith, Motherhood, and Infertility with Cora Jakes-Coleman

Jul 1st, 2019 28m 4s

This episode is made up of triple portions of health advice, faith and love. Bishop T.D. Jakes’ and Mrs. Serita Jakes’ eldest daughter, Pastor Cora Jakes-Coleman, discusses about her struggles with infertility, what she did to overcome and her