{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Healthy Project Podcast","title":"Black Maternal Health with Jazzmine Brooks ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2555,"description":"Welcome to The Healthy Project Podcast, My City, My Health series. In this insightful episode, guest host Brooklyn Lowry sits down with Jazzmine Brooks, a dedicated certified doula, Black maternal health advocate, and community wellness leader.\nJazzmine shares her incredible journey from Southside Chicago to becoming pivotal in Iowa's health community. She discusses her role at the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, her non-profit Jai Olive Wellness, and her work in food security through the Double Up Food Bucks program.\n\nEpisode Description:\nIn this episode guest host Brooklyn Lowry interviews Jazzmine Brooks, a certified doula and Black maternal health advocate. Jazzmine shares her personal and professional journey, shedding light on the critical issues facing Black mothers and families. She talks about her work with J Olive Wellness, the impact of Black maternal mortality, and the importance of community support and education.\nListen in as Jazzmine discusses:\nHer experiences navigating mental health and healthcare in a predominantly white rural area.\nThe transformative power of her training as a doula and the significance of cutting her hair as a form of personal reckoning.\nThe challenges and triumphs of starting Jai Olive Wellness and providing resources to underserved communities.\nHer miscarriage experience and the impact of restrictive abortion laws on Black women’s health.\nThe importance of increasing the presence of Black doulas and training them to support diverse communities.\nThe broader social determinants affecting maternal health, including access to healthy food, safe housing, and quality childcare.\nJoin us for this compelling conversation and gain valuable insights into the complexities of Black maternal health and the steps needed to create a more equitable healthcare system.\nDon't miss the My City My Health Des Moines Conference on November 15th. Get your tickets now at www.mycity.health.\n\nThank You:\nA special thank you to our presenting sponsor,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MSRYwgzVwmOkZXeinjXJXt6vM1REXDF2oD3ZSMgwLMU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lY2Zl/MzVlNDRkOWQ4MDEz/ZTNkOTY2MzMyNzYx/M2I0MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}