Freedom To Know Wellness

10/02/2026

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Tatyana Ali is turning one of the hardest days of her life into advocacy. In an NPR interview published September 13, 2026, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star described the birth of her first son in 2016. "It went from a small group of people in the room to many people in the room screaming, yelling at me," she said. "I was held down by about four people."

Ali has since become a voice in the movement to improve maternal health outcomes for Black and Indigenous mothers. She speaks at conferences across the country, encourages medical teams to acknowledge and address bias, and supports midwife-centered care. "The solutions exist now," she said. Did you feel heard and supported during childbirth?

10/02/2026

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. 🩷🩵

October 15 is Wave of Light, a worldwide event where, beginning at 7 p.m. in each person’s local time, people light a candle in loving solidarity to remember the embryos, babies, and infants we have lost.

🕯️ One candle. Across time zones. In remembrance, love, and solidarity.

Hosted by the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network - PAIL Network.

09/30/2026

On Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, FTKWellness shares the story of Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad and the meaning behind the orange shirt—remembering the children who were taken from their families and communities and honouring their stories and experiences.

Go further. Learn more at www.orangeshirtday.org

09/28/2026

"The Sickling", a film, premieres at Hot Docs on October 3rd. addresses the common yet complex medical condition , which often impacts those within the African Diaspora. The film discusses new stem cell treatments and the experience of medical gaslighting, particularly within the African Diaspora—as strange and sad as it may seem, for a medical condition so common within this racial demographic.

World Premiere After surviving a lifetime of debilitating pain caused by sickle cell disease, Gabriel Badejo takes the greatest risk of his life by undergoing an experimental stem cell transplant in hopes of a cure. The Sickling follows Gabriel’s emotional and physical journey as he confronts syst...

09/28/2026

This is a Disability in the Arts post, and includes health conditions. Medical conditions like are often an invisible disability, severely debilitating, and life-altering—impacting one’s quality of life, health, and longevity.

Sickle Cell impacts many, but often aggressively those within the African Diaspora, both visibly diasporic and invisible.

HotDocs is featuring the world premiere of , following Canadian Nigerian Gabriel Badejo, a sickle cell patient undergoing an experimental stem cell transplant in hopes of a cure. The film also explores his experience navigating the medical , , and .

Premiering October 3rd at Hot Docs in Toronto, Ontario.



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09/26/2026

Women's College Hospital Black Women's Healthcare summit.



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The 2025 Black Women’s Healthcare Summit has concluded. Thank you to everyone for an inpiring evening of action, education and allyship. Sign up for our mailing list and be the first to hear about future events!

09/19/2026

"When a Scan Does Not Explain Your Pain"

This article is from The Pain & Wellness Centre. For many of us with conditions and other , this is a common issue. Read for information to support your wellness and advocacy for your health journey.

09/16/2026

A story of mine—and many of us living with ...

Short-term memory issues, especially losing simple words, forgetting what you were doing midway through a task, or losing your train of thought in the middle of a conversation.

As human beings, we already experience moments like this, and for many women, these experiences can become even more noticeable as we go through . So, can you imagine navigating the normal aspects of everyday life with this on top of it?

It can be embarrassing and frustrating. But over the years, you learn different strategies and create your own ways of navigating or . For example: crossword puzzles, online games like Sudoku, using audiobooks (another way to strengthen word memory if it's difficult to keep up with reading) and many more.

For someone operating a podcast and blog, thank God for editing! 😂 For more tips go to our Substack blog https://freedomtoknowwellness.substack.com/p/fibro-foga-story-of-mineand-many?r=1h5wzp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Thanks to Fibrowomen.com for posting this image.

09/15/2026

Seniors can express their creativity through theatre/acting and dance. OSSCO Learning - Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations is hosting : "Acting for Everyday Life" for seniors, expressing creativity through acting (voice and performance), writing and games.

Join OSSCO for a fun, hands-on workshop to boost your acting skills and confidence in daily life!