This week, Black Body Health The Podcast starts off a little heavy. A draft from the U.S. Supreme Court potentially striking down on abortion rights was leaked to the press. People across the country are marching to protest on what could be a major infringement of our right to privacy.
Host Natasha Phelps elaborates on this concern before starting the main discussion: the need to rest and sleep.
When was the last time you had some adequate, consistent sleep? Can you think of the last time you took a few minutes or an hour to rest your mind?
For many of us, sleep and rest sound like ‘luxuries.” May is Mental Health Awareness Month; sleep and rest have an affect on your mental state.
As Black people, the burden of systemic racism and ancestral trauma weighs down on us daily – affecting our sleep, rest, and mind. Social media and socioeconomic issues can also contribute to a lack of sleep or rest.
Listen now to see how you can improve your sleep and rest.
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REFERENCES:
- Reports Show That Black People Experience More Sleep Deprivation Than Other Groups
- The Nap Ministry
- Give Black Employees Time to Rest and Recover
- Intergenerational Effects of Discrimination on Black American Children’s Sleep Health
CREDITS:
Host, Natasha Phelps
Producer,Chelsey Sellars
Logo Designer, Ashlee Woods