Best Dr Zanetta Lamar Podcasts (2024)

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September Causes: Self Care and Sickle Cell 29:29

9M ago29:29

29:29

And then there were two... Dr. Karen & Dr. Tiffany discuss the importance of balancing work and personal life both during and "after" the pandemic. Dr. Zanetta is taking hiatus from our usual schedule but will be back! September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle Cell is a hereditary blood disorder that causes the red blood cells to form in a s…

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Planning for the Unthinkable: Estate Planning and Gun Violence 26:10

1y ago26:10

26:10

Last week, there was another school shooting in the United States, this time in Nashville, Tennessee. The Docs talk about the experience of being a parent, physician, church goer and community member in this time of mass shootings and gun violence. The Docs also talk about getting your affairs in order individually and as a family. Dr. Zanetta met …

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Why Climate Change is a Healthcare Crisis 25:09

1+ y ago25:09

25:09

Climate change is a public health crisis, and many medical professional associations are sounding the alarm. In this episode, Dr. Zanetta shares her experience as an oncologist treating patients during increasingly frequent hurricanes and tropical storms. The Docs talk about the rise of chronic kidney disease due to increasing chronic dehydration, …

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What’s Your Cancer Risk? 30:05

1+ y ago30:05

30:05

Did you know that the American Cancer Society publishes cancer stats every year? There’s good news, bad news and everything in between. The Docs read the report, and are breaking it down for you this week. Tune in to find out what you should be paying attention to and how to keep your loved one’s healthy, too. 3BD Episodes with Cancer Resources 7 S…

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Black Cardiologists Making History 18:18

1+ y ago18:18

18:18

Do you know your ABCs? The Docs are all new with an episode for Black History Month and American Heart Month. Dr. Karen shares why the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), founded in 1974, has had such a profound effect on medicine and the health of the Black community. In this episode, The Docs each chose a Black cardiologist or heart scienti…

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Matters of the Heart 31:36

1+ y ago31:36

31:36

It’s Valentine’s Day and The Doc’s are talking about heart health. What is heart health and how do you know you have a healthy heart? Did you know that you can have risk factors for cardiovascular disease before you’re born? Can you help future generations of your family have healthier hearts? The Docs talk about heart health for Black individuals …

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5 Things I Would Never Do 24:26

1+ y ago24:26

24:26

The 3 Black Docs are back! Dr. Tiffany’s been following the “5 things I would never do” trend on Instagram and brought it to the table for the docs to weigh in. Let’s talk about wine, red meat, cancer screenings and hormone replacement therapy. What should you cut? What should you keep? How do you live the life you want and stay healthy? Tune in to…

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RePlay: The Kids Are Alright with Dr. Erikka Dzirasa 35:01

2y ago35:01

35:01

As we enter our second year of podcasting, the Docs are reflecting on their favorite episodes and sharing the highlights with you! Thank you for two years of 3BD! Dr. Zanetta chose our episode(s) with Dr. Erikka Dzirasa about depression and mental health in children during the pandemic. As we move into a COVID endemic world, these signs and resourc…

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Will I Die Tonight? 37:04

2y ago37:04

37:04

Dr. Zanetta was asked by one of her patients, "Will I Die Tonight?", prompting her to write a Facebook post with reflections for those with cancer and their families. The reflections are tips for life, tips for celebrating life, and tips for supporting loved ones at the ends of their lives. -- New Episodes on Tuesdays, available wherever you get yo…

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About Alopecia 32:15

2y ago32:15

32:15

Following up our previous episode, The Docs invite their producer, Ashley, to talk about their experience with Alopecia following #slapgate and conversations about Jada Pinkett Smith's condition. Dr. Karen and Ashley speak about what it was like growing up with hair loss and the challenges of parenting a child with a condition. For more information…

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#Slapgate 20:51

2y ago20:51

20:51

From the treatment of Black women in the political sphere to the entertainment sphere, it has been a hard couple of weeks for Black women. This week, The Docs dive into pop culture and the confirmation hearing of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Tune in to hear their thoughts! Dr. Karen speaks about how traumatizing the confirmation hearing was for her…

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Celebrating Black Excellence with Dr. Darlene Gabeau, Pt II 27:34

2+ y ago27:34

27:34

We are celebrating Women's History Month by going back to our Happy Hour Live with Dr. Darlene Gabeau to celebrate the contributions of Black women physicians to the world! Dr. Gabeau is the current medical director of radiation oncology at the William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center. The Docs discuss the Black women physicians who have inspired …

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Celebrating Black Excellence with Dr. Darlene Gabeau 30:14

2+ y ago30:14

30:14

Happy International Women's Day! To celebrate, we are going back to Happy Hour Live with Dr. Darlene Gabeau to celebrate the phenomenal woman she is and talking about the importance of workforce diversity! Dr. Gabeau is the current medical director of radiation oncology at the William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center. -- New Episodes on Tuesdays, …

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Check on Your Strong Friends 23:46

2+ y ago23:46

23:46

*Content warning: suicide* This week the Docs reflect on the mental health toll the COVID-19 pandemic has had on mental health and the ways in which they are supported by their communities. With the deaths of 2019 Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst, and of Regina King's son, Ian Alexander, the Docs reflect on how high functioning depression can be missed and …

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7 Steps to Reduce Cancer Risk 34:57

2+ y ago34:57

34:57

Happy February! February is both Black History Month and Cancer Prevention Month, or as Dr. Tiffany says "Black History is cancer prevention." This episode, the Docs talk about the 7 steps you can take to reduce your risk of cancer: 1. Don't use tobacco (More on the risks of marijuana use can be found here.) 2. Eat a healthy diet 3. Maintain a heal…

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Defining Success 20:03

2+ y ago20:03

20:03

What is your definition of success? Do you compare yourself to others or do you set your goal points? The Docs discuss how they have measured their own successes and the ways they would encourage their younger selves. -- New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on F…

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Erasing those Childhood Tapes 18:33

2+ y ago18:33

18:33

How does our upbringing affect how we see ourselves? Are there things that were said to you as a child that still replay in your mind? Does that keep you from moving forward and stepping into your unique path? The Docs talk about what it takes to face those inner voices and how they mentor others -- New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever yo…

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Do You In 2022 29:13

2+ y ago29:13

29:13

Happy New Year! What goals are you setting for yourself in 2022? The Docs talk about their goals and how they are setting themselves up for success this year. -- New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube! Sign Up for our newsletter here or at …

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Selling Sunset 12:17

2+ y ago12:17

12:17

We're taking a quick break for the holidays and watching some TV! Have you watched "Selling Sunset" on Netflix yet? The Docs weigh in on the drama, the outfits, and more! Come back in January for our thoughts on "Selling Tampa"! -- New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live s…

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Christmas Traditions 26:37

2+ y ago26:37

26:37

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In preparation for the holiday, we talk about our Christmas traditions, new ones we are trying to start and our favorite Christmas carols! Enjoy a sweet surprise at the end from Dr. Karen and our producer, Ashley. -- New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, j…

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Mindset Matters 26:09

2+ y ago26:09

26:09

The Docs talk about the mindset changes they have had to make to as they take on more leadership roles in their careers. Taking a look at how they value themselves and their work in academia, the Docs discuss the negative self talk that sometimes hold them back from taking courageous new steps. How do they filter through the noise? By relying on ea…

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Meet Them Where They Are, Pt II 28:55

2+ y ago28:55

28:55

We welcome back Janice Workcuff, Executive director of Houston based organization, Angels Surviving Cancer, Inc. This week we deep dive into the services and support of Angels Surviving Cancer. Her organization - Angels Surviving Cancer, Inc - serves women in the Houston, TX area, providing resources and education to the community around breast can…

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Meet Them Where They Are, Pt I 28:24

2+ y ago28:24

28:24

This week, we have the pleasure of welcoming Janice Workcuff, a 33-year breast cancer survivor and advocate. In this episode, we talk about her breast cancer journey. Join us next week to learn about her advocacy and organization - Angels Surviving Cancer, Inc. After discovering a lump in her breast, Janice Workcuff took the initiative to understan…

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First Mammogram 13:40

2+ y ago13:40

13:40

Dr. Zanetta gets her very first mammogram! The Docs discuss what it feels like to get a mammogram, including the worry that sometimes sets in when you receive unexpected information. -- New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube! Sign Up for ou…

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The Importance of Primary Care 16:58

2+ y ago16:58

16:58

Do you have a primary care provider? Do you have a good relationship with them? The Docs discuss the importance of a primary care provider and how the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed if people had a trusting relationship with their PCP. The Docs talk about how difficult it has been to convince some of their patients and friends…

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Check your Ta-tas! 28:29

2+ y ago28:29

28:29

It's Breast Cancer Awareness month! The Docs go over simple ways you can check your breasts and lifestyle tips for lowering your risk of breast cancer. Singer Mary J. Blige recently stated in an article that she did not know about breast cancer or mammograms until she was 40 despite having a history of breast and other cancers in her family. The Do…

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Paving Pathways 24:09

2+ y ago24:09

24:09

In the days following Dr. Karen's appointment to the NCI's National Cancer Advisory Board, she reflects on what it took to get here and how attitudes toward disparities research has changed. Dr. Zanetta and Dr. Tiffany discuss their unique pathways to health disparities work, including the ways in which they were deterred or dissuaded from it, and …

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A Seat at the Table 18:42

3y ago18:42

18:42

The Docs celebrate Dr. Karen's appointment to the National Cancer Advisory Board (NCAB) this past week and the impact she hopes to have in this new position. The NCAB advises the director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, p…

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Finding Time 12:20

3y ago12:20

12:20

How do you regulate your work-life balance? The Docs talk about the different strategies they use to create boundaries around their work hours and making time for leisure activities. Read "Just As I Am: A Memoir" by Cicely Tyson here; or try Audible here Side note: We are thinking about everyone in New Orleans, New York City, and other areas that h…

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Rumors and Misinformation 29:58

3y ago29:58

29:58

The Docs talk about many of the rumors and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 and where you - and your friends and family - can find reputable sources for information about your health and safety. Sometimes the #Anti-vaxx voices can be much louder than our healthcare resources. The Docs refute some of these rumors and talk about the importance of …

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Delta! Lambda! Booster Shots! Oh My! 19:26

3y ago19:26

19:26

With all of the new COVID variants popping up, the Docs discuss some of the new developments and CDC recommendations for staying safe. The number of cases of the Delta Variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is ramping up and causing communities and governments to reinstate mask mandates. The Delta Variant is affecting children more than prior variants, ca…

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Coping with Stress 17:28

3y ago17:28

17:28

The Docs discuss how they handle stress though exercise and spiritual practice and how stress can negatively impact their relationships. Staying grounded is a decision we each have to individually make, and sometimes make as a family and a community. Want to see your favorite Docs at SXSW 2022?? Vote for 3 Black Docs to be panelists HERE. -- New Ep…

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Head Games 31:23

3y ago31:23

31:23

With all of the discussion around the Olympics, The Docs take a look at Simone Biles, the Twisties and the pressures of success. The Olympic Games showcase athletes at peak physical performance. In order to perform physically, athletes also need to be mentally prepared for the stress of their sport. Gold Medal Gymnast Simone Biles shocked the natio…

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Work Work Work 11:53

3y ago11:53

11:53

What is your work culture like? Are you expected to go above and beyond to prove your worth? The Docs talk about work expectations and how our work culture is changing. -- New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube! Sign Up for our newsletter h…

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Experiencing Trauma 25:29

3y ago25:29

25:29

The Docs discuss the experience of trauma from two perspectives: the history of trauma in the Black community and recognizing the trauma we are facing as we approach the post-COVID era. A discussion of Netflix's new show "High on the Hog" leads to a discussion about the trauma Black people have faced as a community and how that generational trauma …

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Celebrating Juneteenth 23:26

3y ago23:26

23:26

Did you celebrate Juneteenth this year? What about previous years? What did you do to celebrate? How will that change in the future? The Docs discuss new possibilities for celebrating Juneteenth now that the holiday will be a 3-day weekend in the future. The Docs brainstorm heritage sites they and their families could visit to enrich their understa…

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A New Holiday 16:40

3y ago16:40

16:40

Happy Juneteenth! The Docs reflect on what it means for Juneteenth to be declared a new national holiday! Juneteenth - also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day - is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the o…

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Becoming 28:15

3y ago28:15

28:15

Have you changed your appearance at work or in other spaces to become more "palatable" or to fit in? The Docs discuss their journeys into accepting the fullness of who they are - regardless of societal expectation. Our self-esteem and self-worth is often affected by societal expectation of how we should look or act, especially as Black women. The D…

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Revisionist History 19:06

3y ago19:06

19:06

On May 21, 2021, video footage was leaked of the arrest of Ronald Greene - a Black man whose family was told he died in an accident following a high speed chase - in 2019. The footage is considered one of the worst examples of excessive force that we have seen. This happened in Monroe, LA, Dr. Zanetta's home town. The Docs discuss their feelings ab…

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It's Our Anniversary 31:50

3y ago31:50

31:50

It's our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Can you believe it? We can't! The Docs (and their producer) talk about their favorite and least favorite moments of the past year! Join us for the laughs! We celebrate Dr. Zanetta's 40th birthday (she doesn't look it, right?), and reflect on launching a podcast during the pandemic. Then, Dr. Tiffany comes in with the …

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On Transitions 26:13

3y ago26:13

26:13

How do you handle the major transitions in your life? As Dr. Zanetta approaches a milestone birthday, the Docs reflect on how major transitions - from career changes to a death in the family - in their lives have affected them. COVID has forced many people to slow down and to determine what is important to them and how they want to live their lives…

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COVID-somnia 21:33

3y ago21:33

21:33

Have you noticed a difference in your sleep schedule? How is your sleep health? In this excerpt from our July "Happy Hour Live", The Docs get into the new phenomenon of "COVID-somnia" - insomnia induced by the COVID pandemic and some ways to help manage your sleep and mental health during this new period of transition. Neurologists are saying that …

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On Discipline 27:08

3y ago27:08

27:08

What do you do to get centered and grounded? The Docs talk about their practices of self-centering and how they use discipline to ground and better themselves. Dr. Tiffany talks about how lent is a moment for her to "get her life together". Dr. Karen speaks on the importance of meditation and being alone with one's thoughts. Dr. Zanetta talks about…

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Food, Inc 29:49

3y ago29:49

29:49

We know the phrase "You are what you eat", but do we know what we are actually eating? In the US, we have moved away from farm fresh foods, and toward more processed foods which has affected the way our bodies process food. The Docs delve into the impact of the food industry on our health and wellness. Dr. Karen brings up the documentary, Food, Inc…

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The Food Desert Myth 29:24

3y ago29:24

29:24

The Docs have a conversation about food deserts and how access to affordable healthy food options makes a difference for the health of our communities inspired by an article in "Eating Well". Food deserts are regions where people have limited access to healthful and affordable food. This may be due to having a low income or having to travel farther…

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Educating Yourself with Joan Rodriguez, Part II 32:01

3y ago32:01

32:01

We are continuing our conversation with Ms. Joan Rodriguez as our patient advocate for Mutiple Myeloma Awareness Month! She was such a powerhouse and had so many #gems to share with us about her journey with Multiple Myeloma. Ms. Joan says "Educating yourself is empowering" and she exemplifies this concept with her own story. Joan Rodriguez is a na…

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Educating Yourself with Joan Rodriguez, Part I 31:21

3+ y ago31:21

31:21

We were so excited to have Joan Rodriguez on as our patient advocate for Mutiple Myeloma Awareness Month! She was such a powerhouse and had so many #gems to share with us about her journey with Multiple Myeloma. Ms. Joan says "Educating yourself is empowering" and she exemplifies this concept with her own story. Joan Rodriguez is a native Bostonian…

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Becoming All Of Our Selves with Dr. Paula O'Connor, Part II 36:47

3+ y ago36:47

36:47

We are continuing our conversation with Dr. Paula O'Connor and delving into the role of pharma in access to medicine and clinical trials. Dr. O'Connor goes over the safety measures in place to keep patients safe throughout a trial and how clinical trials can give access to novel drugs to patients who may not otherwise be able to afford them. About …

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Becoming All Of Our Selves with Dr. Paula O'Connor, Part I 23:46

3+ y ago23:46

23:46

We are so excited for this next episode with our special guest, Dr. Paula O'Connor! We talk about finding your path in medicine and all of the many opportunities there are to follow your passions within the medical field. Dr. O'Connor gave us so many gems development of career and development of self. About Dr. Paula O'Connor Dr. O'Connor is a hema…

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Where the Myeloma Reside? Part II 21:21

3+ y ago21:21

21:21

March is Multiple Meyeloma Awareness Month. In this episode, The Docs go over the treatment and diagnosis of multiple myeloma, as well as a few resource organizations and clinical trials you can reach out to today. Listen to Part I for signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell call…

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