Period, Sis Podcast24 Apr 2024

Cultural Pressures and Healthcare Obstacles Feat. Angie Taveras

Family guidance and healthcare education are critical. but you can always learn and create your own path!

This week our guest Angie shares her journey of discovering her identity in the shadow of her Dominican and Puerto Rican family values, the secrets behind her first visit to Planned Parenthood, and how navigating cultural norms like wearing “fajas” defined and pressured her formative years.Angie's story takes a turn when she confronts a health challenge that came to light after a period of partying and self-discovery in college, and the way it has forced her to re-evaluate her lifestyle. From medication to a vegan detox, Angie has explored it all.

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Host: Mandii B @Fullcourtpumps // https://www.instagram.com/fullcourtpumps/
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Guest: Angie Taveras @ThisBronxGirlWrites: https://www.instagram.com/thisbronxgirlwrites/

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