In this episode of the mibo show, Shanti Das speaks with life coach, motivational speaker, author, and TV personality Bershan Shaw. She is a two-time breast cancer survivor and is highly acclaimed for her unwavering zest to conquer life and motivate others in the process. Bershan was given three months to live when given her breast cancer diagnosis. 20 years later, she is still thriving. Shaw talks about her journey, her message, and her Urawarrior app to help others. the mibo show is proudly supported by Johnson & Johnson as part of its long-standing commitment to advance health equity in the United States and around the world. Here are some facts about breast cancer: In 2022, the Mayo Clinic reported that “breast cancer was the leading cause of cancer death among Black women, according to a new report by the American Cancer Society. Black women are now 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women despite a lower risk of being diagnosed with the disease. This is partly because Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a later stage when it is harder to treat, and they are less frequently undergoing screening mammography. However, Black women have lower survival rates for every stage of breast cancer diagnosis. Many complex factors contribute to this gap in care outcomes ― all of which are fueled by systemic racism that limits access to high-quality cancer treatment.” Resources: Johnson & Johnson Health Equity: https://www.jnj.com/global-health-equity My Health Can’t Wait (MHCW): https://www.myhealthcantwait.com Please support Shanti Das' non-profit: https://www.silencetheshame.com

In this episode of the mibo show, Shanti Das speaks with actress, host and caretaker Yvette Nicole Brown about her journey as an Alzheimer’s caretaker and advocate. Brown discusses her years of taking care of her father and the ups and downs that come with caring for a loved one. Shanti also opens up about her own personal experience as a caretaker. Both women offer honest insight and advice to people who are going through the same situation in their lives. 21.3% of Black people over 70 live with Alzheimer’s. This is true. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 21.3% of Black Americans ages 70 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. This statistic is also referenced by UC Davis Health. 1 in 5 people are doing some sort of role as a caregiver. This is true. According to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 1 in 5 adults – roughly 53 million adult Americans – are unpaid family caregivers. A study by the Rosalynn Carter Center also shows as much as 22% of the U.S. workforce is composed of family caregivers. Those who are caregiving are more prone to mental stress than those who aren’t. This is true. According to Mayo Clinic, caregivers report higher levels of stress than people who are not caregivers. Additionally, a study found in the National Library of Medicine reports caregiving has all the features of a chronic stress experience and can be used as a model for studying the health effects of chronic stress. Please support Shanti Das' non-profit: https://www.silencetheshame.com LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: https://apple.co/47uFPRS Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sbtguE JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themiboshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themiboshow ABOUT US Welcome to the mibo show, where we focus on mind and body wellness… let’s talk about it!!! Each episode our guests will talk about their mental and/or physical health journey or that of their family. We will also have subject matter experts talk health facts and stats, best practices for wellness, and provide strategies to encourage us all how to live a healthy lifestyle where we prioritize our mind and body wellness on a regular basis!

In this episode of the mibo show, Shanti Das speaks with actress Jenifer Lewis about her battle with bipolar disorder and depression.

This episode took place on location in Chicago at the Black Women’s Expo.

Lewis said she first sought out mental health help during the AIDS epidemic when she saw her best friend covered in lesions due to the disease. She emphasized she knew over 200 people who died from the disease.

This situation caused her to have a nervous breakdown, to which her friend told her she needed to seek help and take care of herself.

Please listen to Jenifer's very emotional story and the unique way she champions the fight for mental wellness.

Recommended Resources:

Our Race to Health Equity (ORTHE): https://www.jnj.com/global-health-equity/our-race-to-health-equity

Depression Looks Like me: https://www.depressionlookslikeme.com/

Global mental health and well-being: https://www.jnj.com/global-health-equity/mental-health

Center for Health Worker Innovation: https://chwi.jnj.com/

Science of Stigma: https://www.jnj.com/global-mental-health/science-over-stigma-report

Community Health Equity Alliance: https://chea.nami.org/

My Health Can’t Wait (MHCW): https://www.myhealthcantwait.com/

Please support Shanti Das' non-profit: https://www.silencetheshame.com


Denise Octavia Smith, Executive Director of the National Association of Community Health Workers
o Smith is the founding Executive Director of the National Association of Community Health Workers, where she pursues a culture of health where individuals have self-determination and dignity. Smith was previously on the mibo show with D-Nice, where they discussed Black Men and mental wellness.

Dr. Sheldon A. Jacobs, President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southern Nevada
o Dr. Jacobs is the president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Southern Nevada and a member of the national NAMI board of directors. NAMI has previously worked with Johnson and Johnson. Dr. Jacobs was previously on the mibo show with Chris Webber, where they discussed Black men and mental wellness.

Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM)
o JJIM/Janssen has treatments used to treat bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.d