444 | The Pain We Carry Quietly: Breaking the Silence on Pelvic & Reproductive Health. Why Reproductive Pain Gets Ignored & How Black Women Take Back Their Health with Dr. Janelle Fredrick

Why do so many Black women get told their pain is “normal” when it’s anything but? In this episode, Tyra sits down with pelvic floor therapist Dr. Janelle Frederick to break down the symptoms so many of us have been taught to ignore — from chronic cramps to painful intimacy to stress responses we don’t even realize we’re carrying. Together, they dig into how hormones, stress, and the pelvic floor all connect, and why understanding your body is the first step to real relief. Takeaways: Listening to your body is an act of self-respect. Your pain has a source — and it deserves attention. Knowing what’s happening in your body is a form of empowerment. Enter the Holiday Giveaway (ends Dec 10, 2025): www.tyrathecreative.com/podcast ✨ Connect with Dr. Janelle Fredrick 1:1 virtual care-https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/ Dr. Janelle’s podcast- https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/my-podcast/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/vaginarehabdoctor/ DIY E books & Courses- https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/at-home-treatment-for-vaginismus/ Community Connection Links Sign up for the Community Newsletter!: www.tyrathecreative.com/podcast Join the AFBG Book Club: https://tyrathecreative.myflodesk.com/xkz6bzvn29 Shop the AFBG Merch!: http://tyrathecreative.com/merch Letters From Listeners Form: https://forms.gle/yqwdsBuRBjXQm9Xw7 Subscriber Survey: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6 Resources Shop Tyra’s Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tyrathecreative Here’s a free trial of ClassPass (with 20 bonus credits!): https://shop.tyrathecreative.com/classpass Listen to Lofi Beats for Deep Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfBhamgkCww&t=2222s Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk Try the Calm App: https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4 Send an Email: affirmationsforblackgirls@gmail.com Our P.O. Box: TYRA MORRISON P.O. BOX 674 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603 Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl! Follow Us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/affirmationsforblackgirls Follow Us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@affirmationsforblackgirls Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afbg_podcast Follow Us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@affirmationsforblackgirls The links above may be commission links Our Sponsors: * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/AFFIRMATIONS * Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/AFFIRMATIONS * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/affirmations-for-black-girls/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy