This podcast highlights the benefits of natural medicine as it pertains a to black women’s health. It provides education and evidence-based holistic resources to address every day health concerns for black women of all ages and their families. This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult with your naturopathic doctor or other medical care provider before adopting any recommendations mentioned in this show.
Cholesterol is more than just “good” and “bad” numbers. If that is all you have been told, you are missing the bigger picture.
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Ellis breaks down what your cholesterol labs actually mean, including the importance of particle size, density, and cardiovascular risk beyond standard lipid panels. You will learn why some people with “normal” cholesterol still develop heart disease, how inflammation, insulin resistance, gut health, and stress affect cholesterol levels, and what functional medicine looks at when conventional labs fall short.
We also explore evidence-based, natural strategies to support healthy cholesterol through nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplements, without fear-based messaging or oversimplified advice.
If you have ever felt confused, dismissed, or pressured into one-size-fits-all treatment, this episode will give you clarity, context, and confidence to advocate for your health.
9 Feb 2026
0015 Heart Disease Rarely Comes Out of Nowhere
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Green-Ellis explores how the body adapts long before heart disease is diagnosed and why early signs are often missed or dismissed. You’ll learn how stress, inflammation, blood sugar changes, sleep disruption, hormones, and emotional strain can affect the heart over time, often in subtle ways.
This conversation focuses on understanding patterns, recognizing early signals, and feeling more empowered to pay attention to your body—without fear or self-diagnosis.
A thoughtful start to Heart Health Month and a foundation for the conversations ahead.
2 Feb 2026
014. I'm Back! Let's Catch Up
Hey yall! Dr. Sarah is back after a year-long hiatus. Grab your coffee, tea or fave beverage and catch up with Dr. Sarah on all things health, wellness, & natural medicine!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
08:13 Navigating Life Changes and Challenges
11:02 The Launch of Magnolia Integrative Medicine
12:55 The Heirloom Project and Community Engagement
14:50 Focus on Heart Health and Upcoming Content
3 Dec 2024
013. Podmas Day 2 Immune Boosting Foods for Winter
Black Girl's Guide to Natural Medicine host, [Name], shares immune-boosting foods to help your body fend off seasonal bugs and stay healthy all winter long.
2 Dec 2024
012. Day 1 of Podmas 2024
Natural health expert and wellness coach, Nicole West, shares her top tips for staying well and healthy during the winter months.
14 Feb 2024
011: Eating Right For Your Heart
Join Coach Cece & me as we kick off Black History Month and Heart Health Month on the podcast! Let's chat about how our diet impacts our heart health.
Please don't forget to share, rate, & subscribe!
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4 Feb 2024
010: 6 Ways to Support your Mental Health Naturally
Welcome back to the podcast! We are kicking off season 2 with a new co-host, Coach Cece Fortune! Join us
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14 Mar 2022
009. Key Nutrients to Help Manage Burnout
The mental, emotional and physical effects of work stress can be crippling for many of us who are juggling lots of different responsibilities. Fortunately, there are many key nutrients that may help you cope with work-related stress and its effects on your health.
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16 Dec 2021
008. Signs of Estrogen Dominance
As a naturopathic doctor I see a lot of women who want to “balance their hormones” but don’t know what that entails and quickly become overwhelmed with the process so I decided to dedicate a few episodes to hormone balancing. Over the next few episodes I’ll be talking about hormones like estrogen, progesterone, & testosterone, signs that you have too much (or too little) of them & ways to address this imbalance. Today we are starting with estrogen
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16 Nov 2021
007. How to Manage Your Stress Holistically + Bonus Breathwork Session
Today we are going to be chatting about stress, its purpose in our bodies, how our body uses stress to keep us safe, but also chronic stress and how it negatively impacts our health. Dr. Sarah will also share 5 ways to improve your stress resilience and better manage your stress. Enjoy a quick bonus breathwork session at the end to help balance your nervous system.
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16 Nov 2021
006. Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Your Poop
Today we have a pretty interesting topic. It's one that most of us do not enjoy talking about. But it is very important to our health and is actually a really big indicator of how well or unwell we are. And that is our poop. Yes. Today we're talking about your poop. how often you should be going, my "poop red flags", and things you can do to have a better bowel movement.
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22 Oct 2021
005. What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
Dr. Sarah shares details on what a naturopathic doctor is, what naturopathic medicine is, and how it can fit into your healthcare team. Please excuse the excess noise in the beginning of the show!
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20 Oct 2021
004. Sis, Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Ever wonder if you're drinking enough water or do you hate drinking water and are looking for easier ways to stay hydrated? I got u, boo! Enjoy today's episode and please share, like, & subscribe!
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12 Oct 2021
003. Do You Really Need a Supplement?
Dr. Sarah shares details on the importance of supplementation, who needs supplements, where to get them, & which supplements she uses for herself and commonly recommends for her clients.
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12 Oct 2021
002. How to Create Your Healthcare Dream Team
Dr. Sarah shares an empowering new way to think about healthcare and managing the multiple "players" on your healthcare team.
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30 Apr 2021
001: Welcome to The Black Girl's Guide to Natural Medicine
Welcome to the very first episode of the Black Girl's Guide to Natural Medicine. This podcast highlights the benefits of natural medicine as it pertains a to black women’s health. It provides education and evidence-based holistic resources to address every day health concerns for black women of all ages and their families. This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult with your naturopathic doctor or other medical care provider before adopting any recommendations mentioned in this show.
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