Podcast
Rooted in Violet & Co
Rooted in Her, Rising for All
A podcast dedicated to empowering, educating, and advocating for Black women’s well-being. Hosted by Dr. Tara Evans, this show dives into health disparities, systemic barriers, and real-life experiences — providing actionable steps to reclaim our health, wellness, and self-advocacy.
92Episodes
7Categories
∞Stories
Maternal Health
Black maternal health, pregnancy, and postpartum advocacy
Postpartum Hemorrhage and the Black Maternal Health Crisis: An Advocacy Blueprint
When Pressure Rises: Protecting Black Women’s Hearts During and After Pregnancy
Rooted in Evidence: Dr. Chaniece Wallace
Watchers: How Family Can Save A New Mom from Postpartum Preeclampsia
From Crisis to Change: Bridging the Gaps in Black Maternal Healthcare
Breathing for Two: Asthma, Pregnancy & Black Maternal Health
Preeclampsia: Early Detection and Advocacy Tools
Silent Pressure: Understanding the Basics of Preeclampsia
The Potential Role of Doulas in the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Sleep Apnea & Pregnancy: Protecting Black Mothers and Babies
Sacred Circles: Mental Health, Healing, and the Postpartum Journey #BMHW25 | Rooted in Power Series
My Voice, My Power – Self-Advocacy in Black Maternal Health #BMHW25
Beyond the Statistics – Unpacking Systemic Barriers in Black Maternal Health
The Cost of Care – Financial Wellness During Pregnancy and Beyond
Maternal Deserts Explained: Access, Effects & How to Cope
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Protecting Black Pregnant Workers – Know Your Rights Now!
Unveiling the Impact: Social Determinants and Black Maternal Health
Chronic Illness & Disease
Navigating chronic conditions with advocacy and care
Navigating Life with Adrenal Insufficiency
How Binge Drinking Raises Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women
How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Affects Black Women
Breaking Down the WHO’s New Guideline on GLP-1 Medicines for Obesity Care
Let’s Talk Fibroids: The Health Crisis We Can’t Ignore
Alzheimer’s Series (EP 2): It’s Not Just Aging
Alzheimer’s Series (EP1): Why Black Women Are at Exceptionally High Risk for Alzheimers
Thriving with Lupus: Nutrition, Rest, and Daily Rituals That Heal
Caregiving and Lupus: Holding Space for the Warrior and Her Circle
Lupus Unseen: Navigating the Visible and Invisible
Act Fast, Live Loud: Recognizing and Preventing Stroke in Black Women
Lupus in Black and Bold: Understanding the Unique Impact on African American Women
Strong Bones, Stronger Futures: Unmasking Osteoporosis in Black Women
Beyond Tired: Unmasking Chronic Fatigue in African American Women
IBS in African American Women: Low Prevalence or Under Diagnosed?
Unraveling the Link: How Allergies Contribute to Fatigue and Strategies for Relief
More Than Numbers: Black Women and the Overdose Epidemic
Tired but Wired: The Sleep Apnea Gender Gap
Beyond the Statistics: Breast Cancer in African American Women
The CPAP Problem: Why Black Women Struggle with Sleep Apnea Treatment
The Hidden Cost of Beauty: Hair Products and Cancer Risks for Black Women
Beyond Snoring: The Serious Health Risks of Sleep Apnea in Black Women
Sleep Apnea in Black Women: What You Need to Know
Protecting Your Kidneys from Kidney Disease -What to Ask Your Doctor
Endometriosis and the Silent Struggle
Colorectal Cancer What You Need to Know
Mental Health & Wellness
Healing, therapy, and breaking mental health barriers
Mental Health & the Workplace: Microaggressions, Burnout, and Boundaries
Breaking Chains Early: How Black Mothers Can Help Their Children Overcome Mental Health Stigmas
Mental Health Series: Spiritual Bypassing and the Need for Real Healing
Mental Health Series: Healing Generational Trauma Without Guilt
Mental Health Series: Black Women and Therapy
Breaking the Cape: Unmasking the Superwoman Schema in Black Women
Health Equity & Advocacy
Systemic change, policy, and community empowerment
Beyond the Uterus: The Science of Endometriosis and Self-Advocacy
Dismissed to Death: The Misdiagnosis of Jessica Pettway
The 4-Year Gap: Why Black Women Can’t Wait for the System to Catch Up
When a Call for Help Turns Deadly: The Case of Tanisha Anderson
A New Year for Alignment: Rooted in Her, Rising for All.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) Explained: Why Your Healthcare Costs Will Likely Soar
T2D Power-Up Audiobook: Your Guide to Self-Advocacy and Culturally Tailored Care
Living with PCOS: Management, Advocacy, and Hope
The Big Cut: OBBBA’s Threat to Your Medicaid Maternity Care
8 Numbers Every Black Woman Needs to Know
Rest is Resistance: Why We’re Tired and What to Do About It
Rooted in Strength: Prioritizing Our Health, Reclaiming Our Power
When the Air Isn’t Fair: Environmental Triggers & Inequities
Rest Assured: Why Better Sleep is Your Superpower
The Hidden Impact: How the Women’s Health Initiative Changed Black Women’s Health Forever
Stressed and Surrounded: What’s Really Behind Our Daily Pressure?
Navigating Autism: Resources, Education, and Advocacy for African American Families
The Science of Stress Explained: Unraveling a Mystery
DEI and Healthcare Disparities: Staying Informed
Protect Your Power: The Science Behind Movement and Memory
The Truth About Black Women’s Health
Reproductive Health
Reproductive rights, STIs, fertility, and cervical health
Affirmations & Mindset
Grounding affirmations and healing mindset series
Rooted in Renewal: Begin Again Fresh Start
Rooted in Renewal: A New Year Grounding Affirmations
Affirmations Rise Series: You Deserve the Peace You Give Everyone Else
Affirmations Rise Series: The Moment You Release What Drains You… You Rise
Affirmations Rise Series Day 5: You’re Not Lost—You’re Becoming
Affirmations Rise Series Day 4: Your Becoming Deserves Grace
Affirmations Rise Series Day 3: You Are Not What You Lost
Affirmations Rise Series Day 2: Healing without Permission
Affirmations Rise Series Day 1: Reminder You Are Still Whole Even When Unseen
You Are Still the Moon: An Audiobook Journey of Healing, Identity, and Becoming
Pediatric & Family Health
Supporting Black children and families in health
Childhood Obesity: A Crisis in Plain Sight
Generation Breathe: Helping Our Kids Thrive With Asthma
Breath by Breath: Managing Asthma and Navigating Healthcare
When Allergies Attack: The Overlooked Link Between Allergies and Asthma in Black Women
More Than a Cough: Understanding Asthma in Black Communities
Unmasking Autism in the Workplace