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BLAC Re-Membering Podcast
Welcome to the Black Appalachian Coalitions podcast entitled Black Re-Membering, where we will bring to you the heavy and the hope across the Ohio River Valley.
This is a place where we will let our souls wander. A place where we will sit in the ancestral hymns of what continues to be embedded in our soul and keeps us moving. This is a place where we will remind ourselves that we are deeply rooted in the fabric of the Appalachian region and that the Black Voice has something to say.
We want to remember who we are, and where we've come from. We are remembering our Black past and we are rooted, and we are here to stay. Welcome to Black Re-Membering. Here is where we hope that you find your place, your space, and your voice.
BLAC Re-Membering Podcast
Cultivating Holistic Care with Tiffany Bellfield
In this episode of the Black Appalachian Coalition's podcast, Black Re-Membering, Tiffany Bellfield, the founder of The Floating Lotus, provides a comprehensive exploration of the critical role of doulas and holistic care for black mothers. Drawing from her personal journey, Tiffany's firsthand experiences of inadequate resources during her pregnancy and motherhood underscore her deep understanding of the challenges faced by women, particularly those in marginalized communities. Her emphasis on culturally competent care and hands-on training for doulas underscores the significance of her insights.
The episode offers a compelling perspective on the multifaceted role of doulas, the impact of cultural representation in doula care, and the essential need for holistic support and advocacy for black women in reproductive health. Tiffany's unwavering dedication to empowering and uplifting women through her work as a doula and herbalist, as well as her endeavors in fostering a supportive community, positions this episode as indispensable for individuals seeking to deliver culturally competent and holistic care to black mothers.
Meet Tiffany Bellfield
Tiffany was raised in rural Madison County, Kentucky. She grew up tobacco farming with her grandparents lived a homestead life and began community organizing in 2013 around education and food access. She is also a doula which we'll get into today, and her focus has always been family and children. She received her associates in sciences in 2015 and began working with Community Farm alliance in 2017. In 2014, Tiffany founded the Kentucky Black Farmers Association as their 1st executive director. She is a steward of her generational land and a conservationist, and she shares these roles with her daughter and her partners.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover the unique challenges and triumphs of providing black doula services in Appalachia.
- Understand the crucial role of cultural representation in doula care for black mothers and families.
- Learn about specialized training and certification opportunities tailored for doulas of color.
- Explore strategies for building a supportive and empowering community for black mothers during the childbirth experience.
- Delve into the potential benefits of herbal remedies for postpartum care within the context of black maternal health.
The mission of the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) is to build a multi-state campaign that amplifies black voices, dismantles the colonized narrative of Appalachia, and uses story-based strategies and solutions that center the voices and lived experiences of Black Appalachians.
For more stories and information about The Black Appalachian Coalition please visit www.blackappalachiancoalition.org.