You are afraid of a cough… but your blood pressure is 180/110.
You skipped your medication. You trusted a detox. You called it empowerment.
But what if the real side effect is the funeral that didn’t have to happen?

In this AfroFit Rant, we’re exposing the five biggest lies about side effects that are literally killing Black folks. This is not about fear. This is about facts.

💊 Natural ≠ Safe
🧬 Gossip ≠ Science
🎯 Refusing meds ≠ Power

If you’re tired of being afraid of the wrong things, this episode is your wake-up call.

🔗 Watch more AfroFit Rants: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU_40gs4MamHK_QUFnlbnobjhGHWXUyMP

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Behind the achievements, the polished appearance, and the strength… there is often silence. This episode explores the emotional toll and unspoken battles many high-functioning Black women face — from anxiety and coping mechanisms to what gets hidden behind the phrase “I’m fine.”

🎯 In this episode:
– The truth about emotional eating that no diet program talks about
– How silence, shame, and performance keep Black women stuck
– What therapy revealed about her pain — and why it almost scared her away
– The cultural exhaustion of pretending to be “strong”

AfroFit tells the truth — even when the story is still in progress.

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Listen to the AfroFit Podcast on Spotify/Apple:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3J40lwdlfiS76FswnSwF9r https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afrofit-podcast-healthier-black-bodies-stronger-black/id1811157460

Join the conversation: @AfroFitPodcast on all platforms

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You’ve tried every diet—cut carbs, drank lemon water, blamed your genetics—and the fat still won’t leave. Why? Because you’re building your health journey on a stack of LIES.

In this explosive AfroFit Rant, Dr. Albert Takem breaks down the Top 5 lies Black people believe about weight loss— From “lemon water burns belly fat” to “it’s in my blood,” this episode will challenge your excuses and ignite your mind.

Get the AfroFit Diet Guide (FREE): https://afrofit.btsdrtakem.com/

Listen to the AfroFit Podcast on Spotify/Apple:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3J40lwdlfiS76FswnSwF9r https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afrofit-podcast-healthier-black-bodies-stronger-black/id1811157460

Join the conversation: @AfroFitPodcast on all platforms

💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & Wellness
Book your consultation: https://marylandprimarycare.com