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In this episode of Girl! You Know It! we dive into a topic often overlooked but deeply important—pelvic floor health for Black women. Our guest, Jennifer Jean-Louis, a registered physiotherapist, breaks down the basics of pelvic floor health, why it matters, and how it’s connected to everything from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to intimacy, confidence, and our overall sense of power. We also unpack the role of systemic racism, stigma, and medical gaslighting in shaping Black women’s experiences when it comes to reproductive and pelvic health. Whether you’ve never heard of pelvic floor physio or you’ve been putting it off—this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell for more episodes from Black Women Connect Vancouver. Also available wherever you stream your podcasts.

In this vital episode of Girl! You Know It..., we’re joined by Dr. Ruth Habte, a final-year Obstetrics & Gynaecology resident physician at UBC and incoming Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellow at the University of Toronto. Together, we dive into the realities of uterine health for Black women—from fibroids and endometriosis to navigating racial bias in the healthcare system. Dr. Habte shares medical insight, self-advocacy tips, and the importance of creating safe, informed spaces for Black women and femmes to talk about their reproductive health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left out of the conversation. Tune in now.

On this episode of Girl! You Know It..., we sit down with Shelley-Anne Vidal, author of You Only Need One Good Egg: Manifesting a Miracle. Shelley shares her inspiring journey through IVF, the challenges, the triumphs, and the power of hope and resilience. Join us as we dive into her story of motherhood and manifestation. Tune in now!

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ ***Trigger Warning*** Season 5 of Girl! You Know It... kicks off with a heartfelt and important conversation. In Episode 1, we’re joined by the incredible Thandi Watkins, who bravely shares her personal journey with miscarriage in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Join us as we delve into her story, the emotional challenges she faced, and the importance of breaking the silence surrounding pregnancy and infant loss within our communities. 🎧 Tune in now

We are back for our final episode of Season 4 of “Girl! You Know It” and we are so incredibly excited to have had the one and only Akoreke Bamidele join us for this episode that we’ve titled ‘Abroad We Go: Black Gyal Edition’ For those of you who don’t know, Akorede is one of our BWCV team interns, joining us as she completes her master’s degree through Adler University. During this episode, she and Abi dish the tea on what it’s like to move abroad and the successes and challenges that come with it. The act of leaving one’s family and friends to have new experiences is one brave act and Akorede shares with us what lessons she’s learned along the way.  Also Akorede is vibes on vibes and chatting with her was one hilarious experience!  Make sure to watch and listen to the episode wherever you get your podcast from!