MelaninWhiteCoats Podcast

On this episode, Aldwin speaks to the recent infusion of a 1 billion dollar donation to John Hopkins medical school. Who does it directly benefit? In many cases its not who you think. He also discusses the importance of collaboration within the diaspora. Gilbert Arenas recently came under fire for calling the South Sudanese Players the Ahi Ahi tribe and mimicked doing a dart shot during a video. Why does that behavior create confusion and mental chaos for many? Last, Aldwin speaks on the political landscape and why he believes Kamala Harris is the one to support this election cycle. TAP IN! Follow us on IG here

On this throwback partial segment of an episode, Aldwin has a discussion with Anthony Goods, one of the founders of Swishculture and how the control of the media can create warped perspectives about athletes. He speaks on how his work has been instrumental in guiding atheltes toward contracts and their professional goals and why it is necessary for people to navigate the media space.

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on knowing the power within your physical and mental mind. Once you know yourself, then any and everything is possible. It is easy to get lost in what everyone else is doing but WHAT are you doing? What matters and should be prioritized is only that. The greatest comparison is to the greatest version of yourself... Purchase Aldwin's book here Follow us on IG here

On this short clip, Dr. Una speaks on the fear she developed while starting her own practice. She quickly had to adapt to being the only one in her private pediatric practice. What transpired amidst that transformaiton and how did that lead to a 6 figure business? We also speak on the power of books. It is not only the power of knowledge that is useful but it is the application of said knowledge! Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

There is something about being able to forgive yourself. Despite life's challenges, its important to look back and see everything has brought you to this exact moment. Nothing happens just because. Everything happens because its the will of God and the universe. Giving yourself grace allows you to be more understanding of such. There are no favors without the power of grace. When you establish love of thy self then any and everything is possible. Tune in for this short episode and throwback from Jan Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the importance of having faith in yourself. No one can dictate your future but YOU. Sometimes others will belittle your goals because it is unbefitting for them. If you want to accomplish something, go for it. F it to the world and cater to any and everything that aligns with you. Also, Aldwin speaks on Gov Kathy Hochul and her recent statement of black children not knowing computers. The Bronx is in a broadband desert and we need resources to enrich their experiences. Lets get our children off the street and into the books. Last, Aldwin speaks on the wave of protest around the country. What about whats going on in Sudan and Congo? How can we speak on one human rights travesty but neglect the others? Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the online dating scene and how it has transformed how we look at dating, relationships, marriage, and courting. Did you know that 30 % of adults have reported using online dating in some form at least once in their lifetime? Aldwin speaks to his personal experience navigating several dating apps and its pro and cons. Is it worth it? He also addresses why versatility in dating can lead to positive results. Finally, he speaks to the travesty of a study showing black women are the least desirable in dating apps and how that can reinforce trauma, hyper sexualization and objectification especially by White men. Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

On this episode, Aldwin talks about matching, the soap process and his experiencing interviewing in residency. Nothing is guaranteed at all but always put your best foot forward. From being down bad to redemption, it is time to claim the opportunity in front of us. How many people are unmatched and why this becomes a continual issue for graduating doctors? We have a doctor shortage yet people graduating with doctoral degrees and no jobs.. where they do that at? Lets talk about it! Not only that but lets talk about continued importance of sharing our vulnerabilities. Former NBA all star John Wall revealed he had a gun to his head twice several years ago but the thought of his two sons saved him. Finally lets speak about how men need to respect themselves and also women even in being rejected during advances. A woman was stabbed to death in Brooklyn after rejecting a man's advance. Why is it important to emotional regulate ourselves and MORE!

On this episode, we have Dr Una, founder of EntreMD business school and owner of Ivy League pediatrics speak on the importance of emerging from your shell. To grow, you must put yourself in uncomfortable positions. On top of that, your greatest investment you can have is in yourself. She speaks on how a 43,000-dollar investment in learning public speaking skills forever transformed her life. She has successfully willed and navigated being a pastor, businesswomen, mother, and inspiration for many. In medicine and our society in general we are taught a protocol to work for others but the autonomy of working for yourself is something many seek. Dr. Una shares some insight into how she was able to go from a 0 to a 1,000,000 dollars a year at her private pediatric practice within 3 years. We speak on her mantra of being a voracious reader and consumer of knowledge. Did you know reading 8 books a year can increase your chances of being a millionaire by 150 %? She shares stories of triumph and disappointment. Along with that, she talks about why faith works can bring you further than you can envision and MORE. Tune in! Follow us on IG here Check out EntreMD here Listen to the EntreMD podcast here Follow Dr. Una on IG here Purchase Dr. Una's most recent book, The Visibility Formula

On this episode, Aldwin talks about his experience interviewing for psychiatry residency and his recent anxiety of the process not knowing what is guranteed. Completely grateful for 7 interviews! . But, what is guranteed is your thought on what you accomplished, what you can do do and what you will do. The objective is that you are what you think. From depression and anxiety to conquering his greatest fear, we all have our pitfalls. With this new segment, each week Mind your mental will feature topics in mental health along with what is going on personally on the podcast. On this episode, Aldwin talks on an article which discusses how barbers and bartenders can be used to reduce gun related suicide, problems of being young branded as a mental health issues as there is an increase in youth calling out for illness for work and the trauma behind celebrities not giving back. French Montana recently stated he would not be as involved in giving back to the community after seeing Money Making Nip being killed in front of his shop and MORE! Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

On this short clip from an episode with Dr. Turner, we talk about why mentorship matters. When you are down and out, it is always good to rejuvenate yourself with the right people and the right energy. Aldwin speaks on a story where he got checked by an attending that surprised him. Dr. Turner also speaks on the foundation of social media success and why a medical dynasty is needed in our community.

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the importance of accepting the challenge of asking for help. There is nothing wrong with asking or receiving help, yet society deems individuals who ask for it weaker or vulnerable than. We can't accomplish anything in this life as individuals. When we surround ourselves with the right people, the right outcomes can occur. Aldwin speaks also on Jonathan Majors and domestic violence. By no means, should domestic violence be accepted in any shape or form. Also, he speaks on the migrant crisis going on in NYC and Chicago. How is that challenging the health and economic infrastructure of those respective cities and MORE! TUNE IN! Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here

On this episode Aldwin speaks about the phenomenon called Dry January and its importance for decreasing alcohol for the month. What's the implication for decreasing your alcohol intake on your body? In 2023, 15 % of Americans polled avoided alcohol for the month of Jan. How do you accomplish your New Years Resolution in 2024? A Doctor in Wuhan China slapping a patient going viral during an eye surgery? Why how you think at the beginning of the year will allow you to flourish for the rest of 2024? and MORE! Follow us on IG here Publish Aldwin's book here

On this brief episode. Aldwin speaks on his experience reading the book Decolonizing Therapy by Dr. Jennifer Mullan and how it relates to his personal understanding of life in 2023. He speaks how on trauma and grief intricately affects us all and our perception of living. From pain and poverty, to food insecurity to racial discrimination! Even our ancestors have an impact on the DNA embedded in us. What does that mean for you? Find out on this episode... TAP IN! Follow us on IG here Purchase Decolonizing Therapy Book here

Student Doctor Ogoke has progressed where many would falter. In this episode we speak about how playing for the Nigerian basketball team and basketball in general has direct ties to her focus and commitment in podiatry medical school. We speak on the controversy with former WNBA player Liz Cambage who allegedly called the Nigerian Women's Basketball team monkeys despite her having partial roots to Nigeria via her father. How old controversies can emerge from sound bites for clickbait! How is NIL transforming the scope of college basketball? Why is WNBA and the women's game not perceived as highly as the men's game and what she anticipates about the game in the future We talk about how she navigates haters and criticism of her journey along with the potential power of motherhood while an athlete and MORE! TAP IN! Follow us on IG here Follow Student Doctor Ogoke here

On this episode, we talk about the importance of the formation of black dynasties especially in medicine. What does it mean to have a father and a sister who is in the field of OB/GYN and then another sister who is also in Family Medicine? With only 5 % of physician being black, Dr. Turner talks about his role in being a mentor and also how his father inspired him to follow his own personal goals within medicine. Not only that, but we talk about how he has built a significant social media following. He currently has amassed 150K followers on IG. Dr. Turner is transparent about not matching into his intial intended specialty of Orthopedics and how that laid the groundwork for his future in Family Medicine residency and then Sports Medicine. Not everything is what it seems. Sometimes the journey we have for ourselves is not the journey God intended for us. We speak on his passions within Sports Medicine. It is a different world being a doc on the sidelines of a MMA fight vs the National Football League. What is that feeling like of finally being an attending and being late if you want to? We talk about that and MORE! TAP IN! Follow us on IG here Follow Dr Turner on IG here Interested in Psychiatry? Tap into the Black Psychiatrists of America Here

Tapping in with you all for a hot second. It has been a minute since our last episode drop but I wanted to share some updates and also an appreciation for all our listeners. I also share some lessons learned over the year and why we need to continue to make ourselves present, heard and seen!

On this throwback segment, we have Dr. Celeste talk about how yoga can tranform your life. The pillars of Yoga allows individuals to reach higher levels of consciousness and awareness about our constantly moving moments. Not only that, but we destigmatize what Yoga is and what a Yogi does. Why don't men engage in Yoga especially in the black community? What are its health benefit? Get in tune with a remarkable art that can do miraculous things with your physical and spiritual health!

On this throwback segement with Dr. Hodge, noted to be one of the most influential black men in the field of the Cannabis, we talk about his perspective on the future of the Cannabis industry and why it is important for it to be taught in medical schools. It is expected to be a 33 billion dollar industry in a few short years. Did you know Cannabis is the oldest drug/medication in human history? Dr. Hodge breaks down how its effectively changed his life and even its relevance to the creation of his hemp shop in Atlanta over the last several years.

On this throwback episode from a segment of episode 53, Dr Smith talks about addiction and how it's a disease of the mind and person. We explore how societal misfortune and misunderstandings leave many of who suffer from substance use disorder as pariahs of society. We delve into the history of the constitution and the history of America and its implications on substance use disorder. The war on drugs brought criminilization and more drugs in the community to institute a system that plagues us today. It is more than meets the eye. Addiction is a complex disease which has a number of influences but none more apparent than what we experience on the day to day. From what we eat to how we encounter our traumas, awareness is key as we progress to improve our communities.