Navigating IBD with Stephanie Wynn

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health is Health | ft. Dr. Cassandre Dunbar

Episode Summary

We’re talking about the topic too many of us avoid ,mental health. In this episode, Stephanie sit down with Dr. Cassandre Dunbar, physician, professor, and host of the award-winning podcast Be Well, Sis, for a powerful conversation on why mental health still carries so much stigma, especially in the Black community and why we can no longer afford to ignore it.

Episode Notes

Dr. Dunbar breaks down the undeniable connection between mental and physical health, making the case that you cannot truly take care of your body without also tending to your mind. This is the kind of conversation that challenges you to rethink what wellness really means.

In This Episode, We Cover:
∙ Why mental health stigma persists — and how to push back against it
∙ The science behind the mind-body connection
∙ Why addressing mental health is essential to overall physical wellbeing
∙ Practical perspective shifts for Black women navigating wellness spaces

About Dr. Cassandre Dunbar:
Dr. Cassandre Dunbar is a medical doctor, professor, mother of two, and the creator and host of Be Well, Sis an award-winning wellness podcast recognized by Apple Podcasts as New & Noteworthy, ranked in the Top 10 of Alternative Health, and Top 200 of all U.S. Apple Podcasts. Her mission: equip Black women with the tools for mental, emotional, and holistic healing.

Connect with Dr. Dunbar:

Be Well, Sis Podcast available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Episode Resource: Navigating IBD: A Six-Week Blueprint For Better Gut Health (navigatingibd.com)