Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Angela Harden-Mack.

A physician and wellness coach, discusses her journey in medicine, her holistic wellness approach, and her mission to empower women to prioritize their health.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Journey into Medicine & Wellness

   • Inspired by her mother’s focus on health, Harden-Mack pursued a career in medicine.
   • She specializes in internal medicine and obesity care, helping patients achieve long-term wellness.

2. Holistic Wellness & Women’s Empowerment

   • Advocates for whole-person wellness, integrating physical, mental, and emotional health.
   • Encourages women to shift from the "Superwoman" mindset to a Well-Woman lifestyle.

3. The Importance of Stress Management

   • Discusses how stress impacts health and offers strategies for reducing daily stressors.
   • Emphasizes mindfulness, movement, and self-care as essential wellness practices.

4. Her Signature Wellness Framework

   • Developed the Sparkle Framework, which helps women achieve balance in career, finances, and personal life.
   • Uses coaching to guide women toward sustainable health habits and self-care routines.

5. Winning Miss Michigan Corporate America 2025

   • Recently crowned Miss Michigan Corporate America, using her platform to promote women’s wellness.
   • Focuses on empowering women to prioritize their health and well-being.

📘 About Dr. Angela Harden-Mack
Dr. Angela Harden-Mack is a physician, wellness coach, and speaker specializing in holistic health and women’s empowerment. She is the founder of Live Great Lives LLC, a company dedicated to helping women reduce stress, achieve balance, and live fulfilling lives.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tamara R. Jackson.

Founder of Hopeful Therapy and Consulting, she provides holistic mental health care with an emphasis on trauma-informed support for individuals living with autoimmune diseases.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Understanding Autoimmune Diseases

   • Autoimmune diseases occur when the body mistakenly attacks healthy cells. Common examples include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis (MS), and Crohn’s disease.
   • Over 80 types of autoimmune diseases exist, yet public awareness remains low.

2. Tamara’s Personal Journey

   • She has worked in mental health for over two decades.
   • During the Covid lockdown, she experienced worsening symptoms, eventually leading to her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.
   • With limited resources available during the pandemic, she relied on her professional expertise and personal resilience to navigate her new reality.

3. Symptoms & Daily Impact

   • Inflammation & Mobility Issues – Tamara experienced extreme stiffness, particularly in her hands, making basic tasks difficult.
   • Chronic Fatigue – Unlike normal tiredness, this type of exhaustion can cause sudden body shutdowns, resembling narcolepsy.

4. Mental Health & Autoimmune Disease

   • Growing Awareness in Black Communities – The last five years have seen significant improvements in mental health advocacy, especially post-Covid.
   • Cultural Stigma – While progress has been made, stigma around seeking help still exists in communities of color.
   • Safe Spaces Matter – Tamara emphasizes the importance of therapy and open dialogue for individuals managing chronic illnesses.

5. Diet & Lifestyle Adjustments

   • The anti-inflammatory diet plays a critical role in managing symptoms.
   • Avoiding processed foods, excessive sugar, and farm-raised meats can reduce inflammation.
   • Each person’s dietary needs differ based on their autoimmune condition.

6. The Invitation Documentary

   • Tamara directed an award-winning documentary, The Invitation, which educates the public about autoimmune diseases.
   • Available for rent on Vimeo, the film includes testimonials, expert insights, and screenings with interactive discussions.

📘 Resources & Contact Information
Tamara’s work is accessible through:
🔗 Instagram: @TheInvitationDocumentary
🔗 Website: TamaraJackson.com

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