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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