No Longer in Silence: Women of Culture Who Care For every woman who’s ever been told to push through—this is your permission to pause, to listen, and to rise.” “Renourish the Grounds. Reclaim the Signals. We’ve been taught to push through. To carry pain like a badge. To normalize fatigue, silence symptoms, and call it strength. But when we ignore the signs, When we dismiss the whispers of our bodies, Silent pain grows. I don’t have symptoms ignored— I have signals that were never recognized. I have warning lights that blinked beneath the surface while I kept the engine running. But even the strongest engine breaks when it’s never allowed to rest. Even the richest soil dries up when it’s never renourished. This is the call: Renourish the grounds. Check the gauges. Honor the tune-up. Because health isn’t a luxury—it’s a language. And when we speak it, we don’t just survive—we ignite. We are no longer in silence. We are women of culture who care. And we are reclaiming the rhythm of our bodies, the wisdom of our hormones, and the sacred power of knowing the signs.This episode centers the lived experiences of Black women and women from culturally rich communities—but it speaks to all women. Because every woman, regardless of background, deserves to be seen, supported, and safe in her body, her workplace, and her wellness journey. We are blending: Science and story Legacy and leadership Hormonal truth and cultural healing This is not just a niche conversation—it’s a universal call to care. * Take the breast exam quiz at brcrisktool.cancer.gov. This podcast is brought to you by NVisionU. Visit nvisionu.com/verndix to learn more about this spray technology for your health.