Black Blood Heals
by Be The Match
Latest episode
Beyond diagnosis: A mom’s perspective on blood disorders
Beyond diagnosis: A mom’s perspective on blood disorders
About this podcast
The Black Blood Heals Podcast explores the stories of heroic Black donors who have saved lives and Black patients in need of life-saving stem cell and bone marrow transplants. Hear from Black doctors about disparities in healthcare affecting the Black community and learn how you can take action to save a life and change outcomes for patients battling blood cancer, sickle cell disease and other life-threatening diseases.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 38 episodes
- Beyond diagnosis: A mom’s perspective on blood disorders · 21 min · Season 5 Episode 7Alaysha is a mom of two busy, happy, boys. In many ways her life is like that of most moms: juggling work and running around after her little kids. But she knows how precious…
- Behind the scenes with an NMDP courier · 21 min · Season 5 Episode 6In 2018, Lois went for a routine physical exam. The next day she unexpectedly received a phone call from her doctor telling her she had an extremely low white blood count…
- Dr. Rollins breaks down blood stem cell donation · 21 min · Season 5 Episode 5Having your child diagnosed with a serious disease is a parent’s worst nightmare. But if it happens to you, you want to know that your child is in safe hands, being cared for by…
- From blood stem cell donor to employee: Altonet’s full-circle story · 18 min · Season 5 Episode 4Altonet joined the donor registry as a university student and years later received the call that would change her life. She was a blood stem cell donor match for someone in need…
- “I can thrive now”: Meet 12-year-old Kelsey and her mother · 25 min · Season 5 Episode 3Life wasn’t always easy for 12-year-old Kelsey. Born with sickle cell disease, she had her first sickle cell crisis when she was just 11 months old. Throughout her childhood she…
- How Donna is embracing life after blood cancer · 21 min · Season 5 Episode 2On this episode of Black Blood Heals, we’re bringing back one of our all-time favorite guests, Donna! Donna is a blood stem cell transplant recipient who we featured on an…
- First no, then yes: One man’s story of regret and redemption as a blood stem cell donor · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 1Why would someone refuse to donate blood stem cells once, but then accept to become a donor later? On this episode of Black Blood Heals, we talk to Jeremiah who turned down the…
- From Donor to Recipient: The Critical Social Science of Stem Cell Matches · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 3Welcome to "Black Blood Heals," the podcast that delves deep into the revolutionary world of blood stem cell therapy. Today's episode, brought to you by NMDP, explores the…
- Black Blood Heels: Season Four Recap and Future of Stem Cell Donor Registry · 15 min · Season 4 Episode 10Welcome to the Season Close Out of Black Blood Heals. In today's episode, our host, Tamara Weston, reflects on the impactful conversations and insights shared this season. She…
- Inside the Life of a Stem Cell Donor: Eboni Nash's Story · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 9Welcome to Black Blood Heals, where we highlight the impactful stories of blood stem cell donors. In today's episode, our host, Tamara Weston, sits down with Eboni Nash, a recent…
- The Pediatric Perspective: Gene Therapy's Promising Path with Dr. Arnold · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 8Welcome to "Black Blood Heals," the podcast spotlighting the cutting-edge advancements in treatments for inherited blood disorders. In today's pediatric-focused episode, we are…
- Exploring Ethnicity's Influence on Stem Cell Transplants · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 7Welcome to "Black Blood Heals," where we explore the groundbreaking world of blood stem cell therapy. In today's episode, brought to you by NMDP, we are joined by Dr. Edward…
- Unpacking Health Equity in Transplant Access · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 6Welcome to another engaging episode of Black Blood Heals. Today, our host, Tamara Weston, is joined by Karla Dawson, the program manager on the health equity team at NMDP. They…
- Mobilizing the Youth: Empowering College Students to Make a Difference through NMDP Registry · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 5Welcome to another episode of Black Blood Heals. In today's show, we delve into the important work of engaging young people in joining the blood stem cell donor registry. Our…
- Increasing Diversity in Stem Cell Donor Registry: The Role of African American Men · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 4Welcome to Black Blood Heals, a groundbreaking podcast exploring the world of blood stem cell therapy. In today's episode, sponsored by NMDP, we shine a spotlight on the pressing…
- A Match for Life: The Critical Need for Diversity in Stem Cell Donor Pools · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 2Welcome back to "Black Blood Heals." with host Tamara Weston. In today's episode, we dive into the critical world of stem cell donation and transplantation. Our esteemed guest…
- The Gift of Life: Donna and Tiana's Unforgettable Encounter · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 1Welcome back to Black Blood Heals. This week your host Tamara Weston explores the inspiring story of Donna and Tiana. Tiana, a selfless stem cell donor from Ohio, shares her…
- Providing Emotional Support to Stem Cell & Bone Marrow Donors · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 11In today’s episode you’ll be joining Tamara Weston as she discusses the mental preparation required to become a member of the stem cell registry and the potential consequences of…
- It Takes a Village to Raise a Child with Sickle Cell Disease · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 10Imagine being the mother of three children with a life threatening disease. A disease that doesn’t care about age, time or place. How do you bottle the strength, the faith and…
- How a Bone Marrow Transplant Gave Jermaine Reid a Second Chance at Life · 43 min · Season 3 Episode 9Welcome back to Black Blood Heals. This week your host Tamara Weston is joined by Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) survivor and Be The Match advocate, Jermaine Reid. It’s been 13…
