When I first encountered the work of Dr. Candace Pert several years ago, something shifted in me. Not just intellectually — but in my bones. Because what she proved in a laboratory was something that healers, spiritual teachers, and wise women have known for generations: your emotions are not separate from your body. They live there. They speak there. And they heal there. If you are navigating cancer — or loving someone who is — this matters deeply. Let me share what Dr. Pert

Shereel Washington, Clinical Herbalist There is a thread of healing wisdom that runs through the African diaspora — carried in the hands of midwives, root workers, grandmothers, and medicine keepers — that has too often been unnamed, uncredited, and overlooked. In Episode 33 of Love Letters to Our Bodies, we trace that thread with one of its living embodiments: Shereel Washington, clinical herbalist and founder of Ixalted Natural Body Care & Botanicals. Shereel has spent year

Episode 32 of Love Letters to Our Bodies Your body may be holding more than you realize—grief you haven't named, stress you can't locate, emotions settled into your bones. What if healing could begin not with force, but with listening? In this grounding conversation, I spoke with Adriana Parrish , founder of East Bay Healing House , about how Reiki and sound healing support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. From Grief to Healing Adriana's journey into the healing

We're honored to welcome Ricki Fairley, Co-Founder and CEO of Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, to "Love Letters to Our Bodies." As a triple negative breast cancer survivor and thriver, Ricki has transformed her personal experience into powerful advocacy that's changing the landscape of Black breast health. Through Touch, she's building a movement that brings together patients, survivors, healthcare professionals, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies to work colla

Love Letters to Our Bodies Podcast | Episode 30 Sherry Steine What does it feel like to trust your body again after cancer? For many women, treatment can leave them feeling disconnected — from their bodies, their breath, and their sense of safety. In Episode 30 of Love Letters to Our Bodies , host Gwendolyn Mitchell sits down with Sherry Steine, an accredited yoga teacher, trauma-informed yoga therapist in residence, and certified aromatherapist, for a conversation that is

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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