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We're wrapping season 2 with a discussion on peace and gratitude. Practicing gratitude can be difficult, but talking to family helps. In this episode you'll hear from the voices that have kept me grounded and grateful through the many seasons of life. Health.com Article 'How Gratitude Can Help You Live a More Meaningful and Fulfilled Life'Follow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Taylor Camille shares one of the last voicemails from her late father as he neared the end of his journey with prostate cancer. Its been nearly a year since he departed, this episode is a short reflection on a life cut short but well-lived. Follow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

In this episode, anti-bullying advocate and rapper, Roben X talks about life with albinism and how he has learned to express himself through his music.Growing up in Memphis, TN attending predominately black schools and spaces with albinism the persona that is Roben X grew out of the necessity to embrace his talents and focus not on the color he lacks but on the light that he can shine on so many relevant feelings from depression and isolation to feelings of otherness.Follow Roben X on InstagramListen to his new EP The Mental Interlude hereFor all other things Roben X check out his websiteFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Halim Ali, a Denver-based mental health educator and advocate has cultivated From The Heart to uplift his community from mental illness through workshops rooted in collective healing. From his personal experience with incarceration and homelessness Ali's work hits on under discussed topics and caters to caring for underserved demographics like Black men. Ali is making a difference through mental health education that meets people where they are and helps them learn how to grow from generational trauma. In this episode, we talk about therapy and alternatives, the importance of self awareness, community and the importance of communicating from the heart rather than suffering in silence. Check out From The Heart on their websiteFollow From The Heart on InstagramView their mental health live series on YouTube Follow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack your hair follicles triggering the hairs to fall out. Approximately 6.8 million people in the United States and 147 million worldwide have or will develop alopecia areata at some point in their lives according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.On his blog, Cheltenham Ave, Gabriel Carter discusses what it’s like learning self-love and how to live well with the stress of a changing appearance. In this episode we discuss many of those same topics and learn Gabriel's definition of masculinity.Follow Gabriel on InstagramCheck out his blog here Follow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Timothy Mitchell is a husband, father, former landscaper turned truck driver, avid motorcyclist and colon cancer survivor who started the hashtag #BeatCancerThenRide to document his journey with cancer and inform others of his experience. According to the American Cancer Society, Black colorectal cancer patients are about 15 to 20% more likely to die from the disease than patients of any other race. Not only do black Americans have the shortest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group in the United States for most cancers, but they also have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer with rates 24% higher in black men and 19% higher in black women compared to other racesTimothy's featured article in Mens Health 'I'm Trying To Change The Way Black Men Talk About Colon Cancer' as told to Kelly Glass Follow Timothy on InstagramWatch his cancer journey and vlog on YouTube & FacebookFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Mental health speaker and writer, Sinclair Ceasar talks about vulnerability, finding ways to acknowledge what is broken and owning what we bring to the table.An estimated 2.3 million Americans have bipolar disorder. And while the rates of bipolar disorder are reported to be the same amongst Black Americans as is amongst other Americans, Black Americans are less likely to receive a diagnosis and therefore treatment for this illness.Check out more of his work: https://sinclairceasar.com/or on The MightyFollow Sinclair on Instagram and Twitter Follow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Playwright, Donja Love talks about creating and holding healing spaces for the marginalized, normalizing HIV and what it is like to heal through your work on full display.At the time Donja wrote his play One in Two in 2016 the CDC released a statistic that one in two black gay or bisexual men would be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime. Compared to the one in 11 white gay or bisexual men being diagnosed with HIV. In this episode we talk about the importance of being vulnerable, having conversations about our health and finding a radical sense of joy in our existence while redefining the rigid definitions of both masculinity and the norm.Check out more of his work: https://www.theeachotherproject.com/Follow Donja LoveInstagramTwitterFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

We are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month.We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease, this weeks reflection is from Jemela, read by our host, Taylor Camille.Jemela's Spotify Pain Relief Playlist can be found here.Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month eventsFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

We are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month.We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease, this weeks reflection is from Sabah, read by Sabah herself.Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month eventsFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

We are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month. We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease, this weeks reflection is from Princess, read by Princess herself.Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month eventsFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

We are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month.We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease this weeks reflection is a short and sweet account from Jay, as read by host, Taylor Camille.Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month eventsFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

We are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month.Later this month we will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease and are starting off the month with a reflection from host, Taylor Camille and a special guest.Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month eventsFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Ash is a Jamaican British writer, podcaster and techie who is working to bridge the digital divide for marginalized groups and to bring awareness to the injustices faced by Black people every day.This week we talk about the stigma of autism and how it is and isn’t accepted in Afro-Carribean, African and African American communities and yet how the two are inextricably linked for people like Ash who was diagnosed at age 15.Transcript available hereResources/Topics mentioned this episode:The Independent: Osime BrownAutism Inclusive Meets NeuroclasticWashington Post: Matthew RushinFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Dancer and artist, Jerron Herman talks about life with cerebral palsy, the limitations of our definitions especially when it comes to defining health and wellness or masculinity, and the importance of our genuine expression in building community. ⁣Studies show, Black children are about 30 percent more likely than whites to have cerebral palsy, one of the most common motor disabilities developed in childhood. Through a myriad of technical difficulties and obstacles, in this episode we reflect on Jerron's journey thus far, the importance of parents that will advocate for you and discovering ways to laugh through it all.Transcript on MediumMore about Jerron Herman can be found on hisWebsiteInstagramGreat Big Story: Dancing Professionally w/ Cerebral PalsyFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Actor, Caleb Ashton talks about managing his life and career being HIV+ and what representation in entertainment looks like to him.One in seven Black people have HIV in the United States, but they're unaware that they have it and without treatment they may unknowingly pass it to others. In this episode we talk about the stigma surrounding HIV, what his treatment looks like and what he hopes for representation of Black gay men in media.Transcript hereFollow Caleb AshtonYoutubeInstagramFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Mical Roy speaks about surviving prostate cancer after diagnosis at age 37, three years earlier than the age most doctors say you should get tested.A new study has found, that for African American men, the risk of dying from low-grade prostate cancer is double that of men of other races. In this episode we talk about the importance of sharing health histories especially along family lines and how advocating for earlier testing could allow more men the chance to remove the cancer with non-invasive surgeries before it takes over.Learn more about Zero Cancer and Mical's Hero story hereTranscript hereFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

A reflection on the stories shared in season 1 and a look at what's to come in Season 2.Follow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Photographer and Entrepreneur Maya McHenry talks about growing up with endometriosis, how she managed the unknown before reaching diagnosis and her excitement for her newfound treatment.In the final episode of Season 1, we talk about her journey to diagnosis, finding the right doctor, getting lucky with the right partners and finding joy amidst the social isolation that can come with having an unpredictable disease. Follow Maya on InstagramMaya's Portfolio Donate to the Lyric McHenry Community Arts FellowshipLink to transcript hereFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille

Writer/Creator, Simone Shepherd speaks on her journey with fibroids and how she's learned to create a support system through speaking out and opening up about what she has experienced. In this episode, we talk about the importance of researching and advocating for yourself; not settling for the first opinion from a doctor that may not have your best interest. We also talk about finding support from family, friends, social media and your partner; especially with a condition like fibroids that can interfere with your desire for intimacy and closeness.Follow Simone on InstagramLink to transcript hereFollow Beyond Our Cells onInstagramTwitterFollow host, Taylor Camille