Natalye Pearson, PsyD We are thrilled to announce a powerful new episode of "Love Letters to Our Bodies" featuring Dr. Natalye Pearson, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in racial trauma, mental wellness, and radical self-care. In this deeply important conversation, Dr. Pearson helps us understand the profound connection between racial trauma and physical health, offering both insight and practical tools for cultivating resilience

What if treating cancer required no incisions, no radiation, and minimal recovery—just sound waves precisely targeting tumors? That’s histotripsy, an FDA-approved treatment transforming how we approach liver cancer. What Is Histotripsy? Histotripsy (pronounced “histo-TRIP-see”) uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy liver tumors non-invasively. The sound waves create microscopic bubbles within the tumor that rapidly expand and collapse, mechanically breaking apart cancer ce

Mechanism of Action:  Histotripsy uses focused ultrasound waves to mechanically destroy tissue through cavitation, without heat or ionizing radiation. In contrast, radiation therapy works by causing direct DNA damage through double-stranded breaks and indirect damage via reactive oxygen species. Treatment Profile: Histotripsy : Non-invasive, non-thermal, no incisions or needles, typically outpatient single-session treatment with quick recovery Radiation Therapy : Can involve

As of late 2024, histotripsy is available in 18 states  across the U.S., with systems in approximately 40-100 hospitals were expected to have the technology by end of 2025. You can access histotripsy now at the following locations: Major Academic Centers •    Cleveland Clinic  (Cleveland, Ohio) - One of the first to offer the treatment •    Mayo Clinic  (multiple locations) •    University of Michigan Health / Rogel Cancer Center  (Ann Arbor, Michigan) •    University of Chi

New Episode of Love Letters to Our Bodies Podcast Jennifer Groebe, LCSW What if healing could be as simple as tapping on specific points on your body while focusing on what troubles you? In our latest episode of Love Letters to Our Bodies, I sit down with Jennifer Groebe, a licensed clinical social worker and certified Energy Psychology practitioner, to explore the transformative power of Tapping—also known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Jennifer brings over two decade

Acupuncture Needles What happens when a conventionally trained anesthesiologist discovers the profound healing potential of Chinese medicine? In our newest episode of Love Letters to Our Bodies, I sat down with Dr. Crystal Terry, who has spent 34 years serving the East Bay community—first as Chief of Anesthesia at Alameda Hospital, and later as a physician who courageously integrated acupuncture into her pain management practice. This conversation opened unexpected doors into

Reflecting on Growth, Gratitude & Community in 2025 & 2026 Women who have participated in the " Love Letters to Our Bodies " project are a beautiful source of inspiration. We love and appreciate you. Impact and Connection Our commitment to providing heart-centered educational experience has not wavered. We are continuing to expand our reach with women who matter. •   Workshop Participants: Served women across the nation through our signature Love Letters to Our Bodies worksh

New Love Letters to Our Bodies Podcast Episode Coming Thursday What if the path to healing began not in a pharmacy, but in a garden? What if the most powerful medicine we could offer our bodies during illness and recovery was already waiting for us—in the foods we choose, grow, and prepare with intention? In this episode of Love Letters to Our Bodies, we're honored to welcome Suzette Chaumette, MPH, a researcher, food coach, and social entrepreneur with over 25 years in healt

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We're thrilled to share our latest episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, featuring an incredibly important conversation that many of us...

We're thrilled to share our latest  Love Letters 2 Our Bodies  episode featuring the remarkable Dr. Leia’ Love, a true pioneer in the...

Melissa Christie New Episode Alert: Love Letters 2 Our Bodies Podcast We are beyond honored to share our latest episode featuring Melissa...

A Conversation with Tracee Stanley, Spiritual Teacher & Author What if the most revolutionary thing you could do for your body was to...

Valencia O. Balkcom What happens when the body you’ve always known suddenly feels like a stranger? When illness disrupts not just your...

Dr. Tuttle A powerful conversation with Love Letters 2 Our Bodies podcast guest, Dr. Chiquita Tuttle, Ph.D., a distinguished leader in...

We're thrilled to share Episode 16 of Love Letters to Our Bodies, featuring an extraordinary conversation with Dr. Ivy Shadiah Hylton, a...

Stephanie Mwangaza Brown We're thrilled to share Episode 15 of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, where ancient wisdom meets modern healing in...

Founder of Moyo Institute, Inc. and podcast Host Gwendolyn Mitchell announces the launch of Season Two of the "Love Letters 2 Our Bodies"...

This past weekend, we had the privilege of hosting the L ove Letters to Our Bodies workshop, a transformative experience dedicated to...

Black woman with hair loss due to chemo. Despite medical advances in breast cancer treatment and a general decline in mortality rates,...