Her Whole Health Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:54:02 +0100 en-us © 2026 Her Whole Health yes 172c908a-9145-5a80-ad48-a9ac32c97f42 Rebecca episodic false Her Whole Health is an expert-led podcast for Black women in their 20s and 30s, featuring honest, evidence-based conversations about reproductive health, fertility, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, mental health, and so much more.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Rebecca https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rxlqjf2hv7bhka457jsncn3qo3hf?.jpg Her Whole Health Maybe You Don’t Hate Exercise. Maybe You Just Hate the Gym. Maybe You Don’t Hate Exercise. Maybe You Just Hate the Gym. This episode explores why fitness doesn’t have to mean going to the gym and why finding movement you genuinely enjoy can make staying active feel much more realistic.

Rebecca reflects on her own struggle with gym motivation and asks whether the problem is always discipline or whether some of us simply haven’t found the right kind of movement yet. The episode looks at alternatives such as swimming, badminton, walking and dance, while also exploring the barriers that can make sport and exercise feel less accessible for Black women.

It also looks at the importance of community, confidence and belonging in fitness spaces, and why exercise can offer more than physical health 


Sources:

https://www.afpe.org.uk/news/666591/Aquatic-Participation-Amongst-Ethnic-Minorities-Has-Decreased.htm

https://womeninsport.org/news/women-losing-out-most-as-activity-levels-remain-below-pre-covid-stats/

]]> This episode explores why fitness doesn’t have to mean going to the gym and why finding movement you genuinely enjoy can make staying active feel much more realistic.

Rebecca reflects on her own struggle with gym motivation and asks whether the problem is always discipline or whether some of us simply haven’t found the right kind of movement yet. The episode looks at alternatives such as swimming, badminton, walking and dance, while also exploring the barriers that can make sport and exercise feel less accessible for Black women.

It also looks at the importance of community, confidence and belonging in fitness spaces, and why exercise can offer more than physical health 


Sources:

https://www.afpe.org.uk/news/666591/Aquatic-Participation-Amongst-Ethnic-Minorities-Has-Decreased.htm

https://womeninsport.org/news/women-losing-out-most-as-activity-levels-remain-below-pre-covid-stats/

]]> Buzzsprout-19695176 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100 837 1 3 full false Do We Feel As Good As We Look: BeautyMaxxing vs. HealthMaxxing Do We Feel As Good As We Look: BeautyMaxxing vs. HealthMaxxing In this episode, Rebecca unpacks why external wellness for black women gets so much more attention than internal wellness — and what that costs us.

She digs into Diabetes UK data showing type 2 diabetes diagnoses in women under 40 have risen 50% in just six years, explores why "just go to therapy" ignores the real barriers Black women face in accessing care, and challenges the strong Black woman narrative that tells us to keep going instead of asking for help.

Research papers discussed:

  • https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/type-2-diabetes-rises-twice-fast-younger-women-compared-older-women
  • https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mental-health-among-african-american-women
  • https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/health/mental-health/detentions-under-the-mental-health-act/latest/


For comments, further discussions and potential collaborations email herwholehealth@outlook.com

]]> In this episode, Rebecca unpacks why external wellness for black women gets so much more attention than internal wellness — and what that costs us.

She digs into Diabetes UK data showing type 2 diabetes diagnoses in women under 40 have risen 50% in just six years, explores why "just go to therapy" ignores the real barriers Black women face in accessing care, and challenges the strong Black woman narrative that tells us to keep going instead of asking for help.

Research papers discussed:

  • https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/type-2-diabetes-rises-twice-fast-younger-women-compared-older-women
  • https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mental-health-among-african-american-women
  • https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/health/mental-health/detentions-under-the-mental-health-act/latest/


For comments, further discussions and potential collaborations email herwholehealth@outlook.com

]]> Buzzsprout-19660704 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100 504 1 2 full false What every black woman should know about Fibroids: My Journey What every black woman should know about Fibroids: My Journey  In the first episode of Her Whole Health, Rebecca shares the personal story of discovering she had a 30cm fibroid after years of unknowingly normalising changes in her body. From a friend’s unexpected comment and a private ultrasound to navigating gynaecology appointments and difficult treatment decisions, she reflects on what it feels like when the healthcare professional becomes the patient. It’s an honest conversation about fibroids, self-advocacy, listening to your body and learning to ask better questions about your health 

]]>  In the first episode of Her Whole Health, Rebecca shares the personal story of discovering she had a 30cm fibroid after years of unknowingly normalising changes in her body. From a friend’s unexpected comment and a private ultrasound to navigating gynaecology appointments and difficult treatment decisions, she reflects on what it feels like when the healthcare professional becomes the patient. It’s an honest conversation about fibroids, self-advocacy, listening to your body and learning to ask better questions about your health 

]]> Buzzsprout-19639540 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0100 880 1 1 full false What is Her Whole Health? What is Her Whole Health? A trailer for Her Whole Health, the podcast helping Black women in their 20s and 30s unlearn harmful health habits, better understand their bodies, and feel confident advocating for better care.

]]> A trailer for Her Whole Health, the podcast helping Black women in their 20s and 30s unlearn harmful health habits, better understand their bodies, and feel confident advocating for better care.

]]> Rebecca Buzzsprout-19628249 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0100 53 trailer false