Lady Parts Doctor

Lady Parts Doctor


How To Reclaim Our Bodies and Our Power

February 14, 2025

In this powerful first episode of Black History Month, Dr. Stephanie Hack explores the historical and present-day intersections of Black women’s reproductive health and bodily autonomy. From the harrowing history of Lucy, Betsey, and Anarcha—the enslaved women subjected to medical experimentation—to the ongoing fight for self-ownership and healthcare equity, this episode is a call to reclaim our bodies. Dr. Hack shares five actionable steps Black women can take to assert full control over their health and well-being, reminding us that self-care is a form of resistance.