Taming the Busy Brain with Dr. Romie (from Be Well, Sis)

Taming the Busy Brain with Dr. Romie (from Be Well, Sis)

Author: Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert May 9, 2025 Duration: 12:11

Today we're sharing an episode from one of our wellness podcast faves: Be Well, Sis. Hosted by Dr. Cassandre Dunbar, the show is dedicated to providing resources for Black millennial women to be their best selves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You'll hear an excerpt from the episode Taming the Busy Brain with Dr. Romie: Strategies for Stress, Success, and Self-Care. In this episode Dr. Cassandre chats with renowned neurologist and wellness expert, Dr. Romie, to dig into how chronic stress impacts the brain and the surprising link between thyroid health and mental wellness.

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You have questions about pleasure, intimacy, and your own body that feel too complex or awkward to ask out loud. Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education is the space where those questions are not only welcomed but explored with depth and clarity. Hosted by Danielle Bezalel (DB), a sex educator with a Masters in Public Health, this podcast moves beyond basic biology to address the real, often unspoken, aspects of our sexual lives. Each episode is built on a foundation of credible research and compassionate insight, dismantling the myths and shame that so often accompany these topics. You’ll hear DB in conversation with leading experts, therapists, and researchers, translating their knowledge into practical advice you can actually use. Whether it’s navigating communication with a partner, understanding your own desires more fully, or simply seeking a more confident and joyful connection to your sexuality, this series provides a trustworthy guide. The tone is direct, inclusive, and refreshingly free of judgment, meeting you exactly where you are in your personal journey. Tune in for a re-education that focuses not on what’s wrong, but on what’s possible for a more fulfilling and informed intimate life.
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