IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed - Ep. 33: "Stay Home and Save Lives" (with Dr. Cindy Duke)

Ep. 33: "Stay Home and Save Lives" (with Dr. Cindy Duke)

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04/03/20 • 60 min

IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed

DISCLAIMER: Episode 33 "Stay Home and Save Lives" represents the opinions of Jay Blessed and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

Episode 33: "Stay Home and Save Lives with Dr. Cindy Duke"

We have an invisible threat that is ravaging the world's population and upending global healthcare systems. On Episode 33 "Stay Home and Save Lives," Jay gets helpful information and updates from Dr. Cindy M. Duke (find her credentials HERE) on the novel Coronavirus.

Tobago-born, Dr. Cindy Duke returns to #HeadwithJB to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and its effects, with strict instructions to all listeners to "stay home" and follow state mandates to avoid the spread of the (COVID-19) disease.

She covers:

What is Coronavirus - (COVID-19).
Identifying (COVID-19) symptoms.
When should one go to the hospital?
Healthcare workers who are high risk.
Why is it necessary to stay home?
Being careful of the internet's "at home" remedies.
Ways to boost our immune systems.
Covid19 and pregnancy.

We apologize for the choppy phone call/audio in this episode. The information was too invaluable to withhold.

CARIBBEAT: Caribbean-Americans step up to help New York cope in the COVID-19 crisis (Jay Blessed feature)

How has Covid19 affected your life? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to join the conversation on social media.

There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:

Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze
Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean
Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell
Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!

Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”

This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Episode 33: "Stay Home and Save Lives with Dr. Cindy Duke"

She covers:

What is Coronavirus - (COVID-19).
Identifying (COVID-19) symptoms.
When should one go to the hospital?
Healthcare workers who are high risk.
Why is it necessary to stay home?
Being careful of the internet's "at home" remedies.
Ways to boost our immune systems.
Covid19 and pregnancy.

We apologize for the choppy phone call/audio in this episode. The information was too invaluable to withhold.

CARIBBEAT: Caribbean-Americans step up to help New York cope in the COVID-19 crisis (Jay Blessed feature)

How has Covid19 affected your life? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to join the conversation on social media.

There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:

Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze
Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean
Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell
Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!

Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”

This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Previous Episode

Ep. 32: "Celebrating Women’s History" (with Midwin Charles, Esq.)

Episode 32 was recorded in late February 2020. Jay begins by delivering a special address on the podcast's delay and the current global health pandemic - Coronavirus (COVID-19). Despite March being a month of the unexpected, it's still Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating esteemed attorney and legal analyst, Midwin Charles, Esq.

Ep 32: Celebrating Women’s History with MIDWIN CHARLES, Esq.

First-generation Haitian-American Attorney Midwin Charles shares her head and heart, in a very rare interview on her full life. Laced in vibrancy and sincerity, Midwin takes us on her journey of growing up in Brooklyn in the 80’s; her challenging college years; landing then leaving her dream job; to being her own boss! Listen as this confident career woman shares her insight on various and sensitive topics, even gets honest about dating, and inspires us all to get and stay on our grind!

Topics covered:

Growing up Haitian,

Surviving and Thriving In A Single Parent Household,

Career-Driven Mindset,

Respectability Politics,

Diversity, Inclusion and Equity,

Black Women and Equal Pay,

Pet To Threat,

Imposter Syndrome,

Gayle King and Cancel Culture,

Oprah and The Black Community,

Harvey Weinstein’s Verdict (which was breaking news during our recording)

Elections 2020, and...

Dating (and Relationships) as a Successful Black Woman!

Also, check out Midwin’s Rapid Fire responses in reference to a few Caribbean women.

What’s Playing In Jay’s Head: "Golden" - Jill Scott

Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!

Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”

This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. production.

Next Episode

Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic" (with Seneca Williams)

Millions of people are trying to make sense of their new reality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restricted movement, quarantine, and social distancing are causing many to experience anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, isolation, depression and grief. In Ep. 34, Seneca Williams, LMHC, joins Jay Blessed in a discussion on how we can grieve our old normal while taking control of our mental health during these unprecedented and uncertain times.

Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic" with Seneca Williams, LMHC

Hailing from St. Vincent, Seneca Williams, LMHC, shares her life's story, as she walks us down the path that led her to become a licensed mental health counselor and professional coach. In Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic,” Seneca delivers helpful tips to surviving this pandemic.

She covers:

Growing Up In A Seemingly Perfect Yet Toxic Home.
Walking Away From An Accident That Should’ve Killed Her.
Therapy In The Caribbean Community.
Identifying Anxiety Signs and Symptoms.
5 Tips To Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic.
Plea To Those Presently In A Very Dark Place.

Seneca Williams is available for online therapy in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. For more information visit www.senecawilliams.com.

THE SOCAMOM® SUMMIT: On April 10th and 11th, The SocaMom® Summit will virtually engage and empower Caribbean people across the diaspora, with online panels and discussions from some of the Caribbean’s leading voices and creative minds. Learn more and register for FREE — HERE!

Need someone to talk to while you cope through these tough times? Check out these resources:

NY's COVID-19 Mental Health Hotline. For FREE emotional support, consultation, and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) COVID-19 Information & Resources HERE.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Free 24/7 assistance via 1-800-273-8255 or online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

NYC Well is providing FREE digital mental health resources for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic HERE. Or call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or Text WELL to 65173.

Contact your personal health insurance providers for referrals and guidelines on online therapy.

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!

Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”

This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

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