Pretty In Pink Podcast

If you are like many women I meet, romantic relationships in 2019 may seem like murky waters. From online dating to textuationships, the rules seem to have changed! Or have they? In this episode, we carefully analyze dating in our current climate with relationship expert: Doctor Aesha. Aesha Adams-Roberts, PhD, is THE Black Love Matchmaker, the premier dating coach and relationship expert for successful Black women. She eloquently shares her best tips on dating and fostering love in 2019. 

In 2019, approximately 19% of all surgeons are female. Black female surgeons constitute an even smaller minority. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of being a black female trauma surgeon with Houston-based trauma surgeon, Dr. Kanene Ubesie.  Dr. Ubesie shares her journey as she marched through a male dominated field riddled with enumerable challenges. She also candidly discusses the role race played in her quest to achieve her career goals.  Whether or not you are in the medical field, this episode is one you don't want to miss. 

The role that chiropractors play in the management of pelvic pain and other chronic pain conditions can not be emphasized enough. In this episode, Dr. Cass Laleye a chiropractor and medical acupuncture specialist sheds light on many aspects of chiropractic medicine and how it intersects with gynecology. 

The idea of taking greater than normal financial risks in order to organize and operate a business or businesses seems pretty antagonistic to the ideals of taking minimal risk to ensure someone else's health is optimized. In today's episode, we discuss entrepreneurship with board certified family physician and owner of two successful business, Dr. Gina Charles. Dr. G (as she is fondly known as) drops lots of gems for anyone (not only physicians) that want to venture out and create their own business (es).

1 in 3 women deliver their babies via a Cesarean (C-section). Unfortunately in our current 'shaming' society, many women are 'shamed' for this route of delivery. As a professional, Ob/Gyns strive for a vaginal delivery but facilitate C-sections when necessary or desired.  In this episode, we will discuss this procedure in depth in hopes that demystifying the C-section will encourage support for women who undergo this procedure.

Yoga originated in ancient India with a focus on spirituality and breathing. In more recent years, the yoga practice has been adapted into a popular form of exercise. In this episode, we discuss the health benefits of yoga with board-certified family physician and yoga instructor/ enthusiast: Dr. Chinyere Okpaleke. To Connect with Dr. Chi Instagram: @ask_drchi For questions, comments or to connect with me (Dr. Arumala) Instagram: @i.am.dr.arumala

Being diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy can be a devastating experience in any woman's life. In this episode, we discuss this condition in depth. We also explore the consequences and impact it can have. Happy listening!

Many couples are faced with challenges when they decide to grow their families. In this episode, we discuss the initial evaluation of the infertile couple. We answer basic questions like 'what is infertility?' 'when does infertility need to be evaluated?' 'what tests should be considered?' Stay tuned for this exciting episode.

It is no secret, one of my passions is fitness. From sprinting to weight lifting, working to keep one's body in shape has been praised as healthy. In this episode, we discuss fitness and its impact on overall health with IFBB pro and Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Coeurlinda Ashby.  In addition to sharing her journey from gym goer to professional athlete, Dr. Ashby shares simple tips to improve our nutrition!

Recently, Beyonce shared her intimate pregnancy story about Toxemia in Pregnancy aka Pre Eclampsia. What is Pre Eclampsia? What are the risks to mom and baby? Are there some women that are more at risk than others? In this exciting episode, we discuss Pre Eclampsia with a maternal fetal medicine specialist, Dr. Cecily Clark- Ganheart (@fastingworkgirl). We address these and many more questions.

Many of us are taught that in order to appear professional we need a dark pant or skirt suit, white shirt, modest heels and the minimal pearl  accessories. What if your style is a little more intricate? As a modern woman are you taken seriously in the work place? In this episode, we discuss fashion in the workplace with Dr. Gucci Ezeala, Family Physician & Fashion Blogger. She shares her insight on this topic and gives tips to spice up your wardrobe!

Pimples! How can something so small bring so much distress? In this episode, we will be discussing Acne with NY based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kiran Mian. Learn to step by step approach to evidence based acne management. 

One of the most distressing conditions in gynecology is inflammation or infection of the vagina: vaginitis. In this episode, we will discuss vaginal health. Happy Listening!

Have you ever seen a pregnant woman working out at the gym or on your IG or Facebook feed and wonder "Is she safe?" Are you a pregnant woman who wants to continue a fit lifestyle but are not sure if training is harmful? In this episode we discuss fitness and training during pregnancy.

Maternal mortality in the United States is abysmal with a rate of 18 deaths per 100,000 live births. This stat is not uniform across all races as black women have 3x higher mortality rate than white women regardless of socioeconomic status. Although there are multiple factors that contribute to this disparity, physician bias may be a significant factor. It has been recently proposed that artificial intelligence be used in obstetrics as a way to support physician decision making. We will discuss this topic with engineering graduate student Camielle Isioma Nwae.

1 in 10 women in the United States have endometriosis. Although this is a common condition, many of us are unsure what endometriosis is. In this episode, we discuss the basics!