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🎙️ Rooted in Violet & Co Podcast | Rooted in Her, Rising for All Our health isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. The Rooted in Violet & Co & Rooted...
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🎙️ Rooted in Violet & Co Podcast | Rooted in Her, Rising for All
Our health isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. The Rooted in Violet & Co & Rooted in Evidence Podcasts, formerly Rooted Will, Rising Advocate Podcast, is a podcast dedicated to empowering, educating, and advocating for personal well-being.
Rooted in Violet & Co. is a media and education brand dedicated to elevating the health, wellness, and self-advocacy. We blend human expertise with AI-assisted research to deliver timely, culturally grounded content across our flagship shows—The Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast (formerly The Rooted Will, Rising Advocate Podcast) and Rooted in Evidence.
Hosted by Dr. Tara and company, this show dives into the health disparities, systemic barriers, and real-life experiences that impact an underrepresented community while providing actionable steps to reclaim our health, wellness, and self-advocacy. Dr. Tara is real but she is not a physician. She's a registered nurse with a Professional Doctorate in Health Administration. That means she's worked in healthcare on the frontlines and in the trenches of the business and studied it for decades. Her core message to all listeners is you are your own best advocate and your voice matters.
From maternal health to chronic disease, mental wellness to self-care, we’re having the necessary conversations that push for change and self-advocacy. Whether you’re here to strengthen your own health journey or support the important Violets in your life, this space is for you. Listen, learn, and rise.
Subscribe now and visit Rooted in Violet & Co for more resources!
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Our health isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. The Rooted in Violet & Co & Rooted in Evidence Podcasts, formerly Rooted Will, Rising Advocate Podcast, is a podcast dedicated to empowering, educating, and advocating for personal well-being.
Rooted in Violet & Co. is a media and education brand dedicated to elevating the health, wellness, and self-advocacy. We blend human expertise with AI-assisted research to deliver timely, culturally grounded content across our flagship shows—The Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast (formerly The Rooted Will, Rising Advocate Podcast) and Rooted in Evidence.
Hosted by Dr. Tara and company, this show dives into the health disparities, systemic barriers, and real-life experiences that impact an underrepresented community while providing actionable steps to reclaim our health, wellness, and self-advocacy. Dr. Tara is real but she is not a physician. She's a registered nurse with a Professional Doctorate in Health Administration. That means she's worked in healthcare on the frontlines and in the trenches of the business and studied it for decades. Her core message to all listeners is you are your own best advocate and your voice matters.
From maternal health to chronic disease, mental wellness to self-care, we’re having the necessary conversations that push for change and self-advocacy. Whether you’re here to strengthen your own health journey or support the important Violets in your life, this space is for you. Listen, learn, and rise.
Subscribe now and visit Rooted in Violet & Co for more resources!
Stay Connected with Rooted in Violet & Co.
If today’s episode resonates, don’t just listen—join the movement. Follow us across social for daily insights, advocacy tools, and upcoming releases designed with personal wellness at the center Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube | BlueSky | Facebook| Threads
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12 JUN 2026 · Welcome to The Violet Brief from Rooted in Violet & Co., hosted by Jazzy V. In this morning health news brief, we break down critical medical updates with the cultural context Black women and women of color need to manage their well-being proactively. Today, we unpack the new medical notes about alcohol consumption, highlighting what it means for our gut-brain biochemistry and the vital difference between real restoration and chemical numbing. We also dive into new information surrounding blood pressure duration, stroke risks, and why home cuff monitoring remains the clinical gold standard. Finally, we address systemic implicit bias in healthcare, the power of clinical allies, and the alarming link between blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease within our communities. Ground your wellness journey in data and self-advocacy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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11 JUN 2026 · In today’s episode of The Violet Brief: Morning Health News, we explore the new American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guidelines that officially connect heart, kidney, and metabolic health. This "CKM Syndrome" framework is a powerful tool for your health advocacy. We also discuss the latest developments in oral diabetes medication research and why maintaining your blood pressure is one of the most effective ways to protect your cognitive health as you age.
We break down what these findings mean for women, families, and caregivers, moving the conversation from isolated symptoms to a "whole-person" view of health. We discuss why advocating for yourself starts with understanding how your body’s systems work together.
This episode provides context to help you have better, more informed conversations with your healthcare team. This is health news, not personal medical advice. For questions about your own care, speak with a qualified healthcare professional. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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10 JUN 2026 · 💜 Welcome to our new seriesi n the Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast series. The Violet Brief. In today’s morning health news, we break down major medical shifts impacting women. First, we unpack the new American Heart Association guidelines for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome and what this interconnected approach means for your care. Next, we look at a breakthrough study revealing how advanced AI can detect signs of breast cancer up to six years early. Finally, we discuss why experts are rebranding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better prioritize your metabolic health. Plus, crucial updates on the maternal health crisis and navigating medical debt.
#CKMSyndrome #PMOS #BlackWomensHealth #BreastCancerAI #SelfAdvocacy #RootedInViolet #MaternalHealth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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8 JUN 2026 · In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast, Dr. Tara dismantles the myth of the "six-week snapback" and exposes the deep systemic gaps in postpartum care. New research reveals that postpartum depression can persist for up to six years, highlighting an urgent need for an extended continuum of maternal mental health support. Dr. Tara unpacks the structural challenges and "weathering" mothers face, shifting the narrative from individual blame to systemic accountability. Learn how to weaponize clinical documentation and leverage structured self-advocacy during pediatric visits to formalize your mental well-being as critical, objective data. Don't let your health be dismissed—discover how to turn your observations into action, demand equitable care, and protect your longevity. Want to turn today's lesson into action? Download your free Violet Sheet at RootedinViolet.com and start advocating for your wellness today. 🌿 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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25 MAY 2026 · Are you navigating a high-risk pregnancy miles away from the nearest specialist? In this eye-opening episode of the Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast, we expose the critical realities of managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in rural areas and the hidden structural solutions the system rarely advertises.
We dive deep into why only 30% of rural women receive vital postpartum glucose screenings compared to 52% in cities, and reveal an overlooked insurance benefit: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). Learn how your insurance card can legally reimburse your gas mileage or even pay your neighbors to drive you to appointments. From leveraging telehealth to bypass long drives to conquering "maternity deserts," this episode is your ultimate roadmap to reclaiming your maternal and metabolic health future.
Claim Your Care: Download your free, print-ready copy of the Gestational Diabetes Violet Sheet to blueprint your next appointment with confidence.
Visit: https://rootedinviolet.com/gestational-diabetes-care-in-rural-areas/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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12 MAY 2026 · Is the "Strong Black Woman" label making you sick? In the premiere episode of the Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast, we deconstruct the Superwoman Schema and the physical toll of "forced resilience" on Black women's heart health. Learn why the "Soft Life" is a radical medical defense, not just a social media aesthetic. We explore the movement’s origins in the Nigerian influencer community as a direct rejection of "grind culture" for the sake of self-preservation.
Using the signature ROOT Framework, we provide actionable scripts to help you move from reactive healthcare to proactive wellness. We discuss the science of allostatic load and "weathering," and how choosing ease can protect you from hypertension and burnout.
🌿 In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why rest is a medical requirement, not a reward.
- How to identify "hollow" or "numb" internal signals as vital data points.
- The "Loop-Back" method for professional accountability with providers.
Stop trading your longevity for "strength." Download your free "https://payhip.com/b/l7LTs" Violet Sheet at RootedinViolet.com and start your path to peace today.
Read the companion article: https://rootedinviolet.com/soft-life-and-heart-health-for-black-women/
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5 MAY 2026 · Do you ever feel like your doctor dismissed your pain, blamed your symptoms on “just stress,” or treated your concerns like an inconvenience? If you’ve ever felt minimized or unheard in the exam room, this episode is essential listening. We break down the serious consequences of medical gaslighting and the power dynamics in healthcare, offering clear, assertive strategies to help you move from being a passive patient to a professionalized advocate. Learn how to ensure you are truly heard—a vital conversation, especially for Black women and women of color, who have long faced documented challenges in the medical system.
Rooted in Violet & Co™ : Our Commitment to Transparency Rooted in Her, Rising for All. Empowering women through education, media, and advocacy in health. We provide the tools you need to move from reactive healthcare to proactive wellness.
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🤖 A NOTE ON TECH & NARRATION I am a proud one-woman show, but AI is the tireless "Chief of Staff" that makes up the "Co." in our name. To keep the storytelling flowing, you will hear a blend of my own voice and AI-generated vocals in our narrations. While AI helps me produce content, I make every effort to review each word, and insight is personally vetted and produced by me to ensure credibility Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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5 MAY 2026 · On fourteen of the last twenty-one days, I couldn’t walk up my stairs. This isn't stress—it's a pattern.” When Maya’s symptoms were dismissed, she didn’t back down; she pointed to her data. In this episode of the Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast, we explore why storytelling is a clinical tool for survival. For too long, Black women’s pain has been minimized in medical spaces. We’re teaching you how to "write yourself back in" using the ROOT Framework™—our signature blueprint for self-advocacy.
Learn how to "Speak Up" using our self-advocacy framework. Stop being a passive participant and become the architect of your own health. Your voice is the strongest medicine you have.
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1 MAY 2026 · Discover why the 2026 Coily Hair Movement is a vital health revolution for Black women. We discuss the "hair-exercise paradox," the risks of chemical relaxers, and how to use the ROOT Framework™ to advocate for your hair health in medical spaces.
Read our companion article on our Rooted in Violet & Co website: https://rootedinviolet.com/the-coily-hair-movement/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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22 APR 2026 · Is your internal clock ticking faster than the calendar? In this episode of the Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast, Dr. Tera explores the "weathering" effect—the biological erosion Black women face from a lifetime of systemic stress. We dive into the science of biological age versus chronological age, using insights from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) to understand how your "internal clock" impacts heart health and hypertension risk.
Learn how the ROOT Framework —Reveal, Offer, Outline, and Take Note—serves as a tactical blueprint to counter medical bias and reclaim your agency in clinical spaces. Stop being a reactive patient and become the lead architect of your longevity. 🌿 Your voice is the strongest medicine you have. Download your Heart Health Violet Sheet at RootedinViolet.com and join our mission: Rooted in Her, Rising for All. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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8 DEC 2025 · T2D Power-Up: Your Guide to Self-Advocacy and Culturally Tailored Care
Are you an African American woman navigating life with Type 2 Diabetes, or at high risk? Do you often feel unheard, rushed, or that your care doesn't quite fit your life? This audiobook is your essential blueprint to reclaim control, confidence, and vibrant health."T2D Power-Up" acknowledges the unique challenges you face—from disproportionately high complication rates like kidney disease and stroke, to the compounding stress of discrimination and caregiving. But here’s the empowering truth: your diagnosis isn't your destiny. Your voice is your strongest medicine.Discover the transformative
The ROOT Framework: a simple, four-step guide to turning fear into action.
Learn to Reveal unseen triggers like stress, Offer your observations as undeniable clinical data, Outline what you truly need for culturally competent care, and Take Note to ensure diligent follow-up. This isn't just theory; it's packed with actionable scripts, tracking tools, and vital insights into culturally sensitive nutrition and prevention.It's time to stop simply managing your T2D and start commanding your care. This audiobook will empower you to demand the quality, tailored support you deserve, fostering resilience and building a legacy of health for yourself and your community. Tune in, and power up your well-being. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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1 DEC 2025 · Even in your darkest moments, you are still the moon. This powerful audiobook blends storytelling, reflection, and empowerment to guide women, especially Black women, through the quiet work of healing and self-reclamation. Rooted in faith, identity, and truth, You Are Still the Moon is a reminder that broken does not mean unworthy, and silence does not mean invisible. Across its chapters, listeners are invited to:
- Reflect on who they were, who they are, and who they are becoming
- Reconnect with inner strength through guided affirmation and self-awareness
- Redefine what healing means—beyond survival, toward joy and legacy
Each chapter weaves poetic narration with insight and advocacy—bridging emotion and empowerment for the listener ready to rise again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rooted-in-violet-co-podcast--5349801/support.
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🎙️ Rooted in Violet & Co Podcast | Rooted in Her, Rising for All Our health isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. The Rooted in Violet & Co & Rooted...
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🎙️ Rooted in Violet & Co Podcast | Rooted in Her, Rising for All
Our health isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. The Rooted in Violet & Co & Rooted in Evidence Podcasts, formerly Rooted Will, Rising Advocate Podcast, is a podcast dedicated to empowering, educating, and advocating for personal well-being.
Rooted in Violet & Co. is a media and education brand dedicated to elevating the health, wellness, and self-advocacy. We blend human expertise with AI-assisted research to deliver timely, culturally grounded content across our flagship shows—The Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast (formerly The Rooted Will, Rising Advocate Podcast) and Rooted in Evidence.
Hosted by Dr. Tara and company, this show dives into the health disparities, systemic barriers, and real-life experiences that impact an underrepresented community while providing actionable steps to reclaim our health, wellness, and self-advocacy. Dr. Tara is real but she is not a physician. She's a registered nurse with a Professional Doctorate in Health Administration. That means she's worked in healthcare on the frontlines and in the trenches of the business and studied it for decades. Her core message to all listeners is you are your own best advocate and your voice matters.
From maternal health to chronic disease, mental wellness to self-care, we’re having the necessary conversations that push for change and self-advocacy. Whether you’re here to strengthen your own health journey or support the important Violets in your life, this space is for you. Listen, learn, and rise.
Subscribe now and visit Rooted in Violet & Co for more resources!
Stay Connected with Rooted in Violet & Co.
If today’s episode resonates, don’t just listen—join the movement. Follow us across social for daily insights, advocacy tools, and upcoming releases designed with personal wellness at the center Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube | BlueSky | Facebook| Threads
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Our health isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. The Rooted in Violet & Co & Rooted in Evidence Podcasts, formerly Rooted Will, Rising Advocate Podcast, is a podcast dedicated to empowering, educating, and advocating for personal well-being.
Rooted in Violet & Co. is a media and education brand dedicated to elevating the health, wellness, and self-advocacy. We blend human expertise with AI-assisted research to deliver timely, culturally grounded content across our flagship shows—The Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast (formerly The Rooted Will, Rising Advocate Podcast) and Rooted in Evidence.
Hosted by Dr. Tara and company, this show dives into the health disparities, systemic barriers, and real-life experiences that impact an underrepresented community while providing actionable steps to reclaim our health, wellness, and self-advocacy. Dr. Tara is real but she is not a physician. She's a registered nurse with a Professional Doctorate in Health Administration. That means she's worked in healthcare on the frontlines and in the trenches of the business and studied it for decades. Her core message to all listeners is you are your own best advocate and your voice matters.
From maternal health to chronic disease, mental wellness to self-care, we’re having the necessary conversations that push for change and self-advocacy. Whether you’re here to strengthen your own health journey or support the important Violets in your life, this space is for you. Listen, learn, and rise.
Subscribe now and visit Rooted in Violet & Co for more resources!
Stay Connected with Rooted in Violet & Co.
If today’s episode resonates, don’t just listen—join the movement. Follow us across social for daily insights, advocacy tools, and upcoming releases designed with personal wellness at the center Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube | BlueSky | Facebook| Threads
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