Circles of Strength: A Dialogue on Wellness, Challenges, and Community with Dr. Marcelle Haddix

Girl...Call Me with Tanya and Jessica

This episode of Girl...Call Me with Tanya and Jessica features a conversation with Dr. Marcelle Haddix, a scholar, professor, and wellness advocate, discussing the importance of health, wellness, and self-care in the journey of black women. The hosts and Dr. Haddix delve into topics such as embracing wellness practices, overcoming personal challenges, and the significance of creating and maintaining sister circles and support networks. They also touch on the issues facing black women in higher education, including the pressures of leadership and the necessity of choosing self-preservation. Through personal anecdotes and insights, this episode illuminates the pathways black women can take towards feeling seen, celebrated, and prioritizing their well-being.

**Dr. Marcelle Haddix is Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Distinguished Dean’s Professor of Literacy, Race, and Justice at Syracuse University. She is a founding co-director of the Lender Center for Social Justice. Dr. Haddix has facilitated literacy and wellness programs for adolescent and adult communities in Syracuse, including the Writing Our Lives project for urban youth writers a Black women’s literary club, and free library project A 500-hour certified registered yoga instructor and reproductive wellness doula, Dr. Haddix is co-founder of the Sankofa Reproductive Health and Healing Center and a founding member of the Café Sankofa Cooperative.

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