Stop Accepting the Sticker: What Black Women Leaders Must Know About Their Bodies with Dr. Alicia Newsome

In this episode of Revolutionary Leadership, Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown welcomes functional medicine physician, executive advisor, and hormone expert Dr.

Alicia Newsome. Dr.

Newsome shares her journey through personal and professional challenges—from navigating a volatile marriage while raising two young children to launching a virtual functional medicine practice. Together, they examine the hidden physical toll carried by high-performing Black women and discuss how health functions as an essential leadership foundation rather than a secondary concern.

Dr. Newsome provides key insights on listening to the body's warning signs, navigating the realities of perimenopause and hormonal shifts, and moving beyond systemic burnout.

What this Episode Covers The "Check Engine Light" Metaphor: Rather than ignoring body warning signs or relying on surface-level fixes, leaders must treat symptoms as valuable diagnostic data. Extraction vs.

Burnout: A critical distinction between systemic extraction of energy and standard burnout, emphasizing the need for nourishment and clear personal boundaries. Hormonal Health & Perimenopause: How chronic stress affects the body during career peaks, and how functional medicine identifies root causes through advanced lab testing.

The Integrated Leadership Framework : A three-part approach balancing business efficiency, physical health, and core personal beliefs. The Blueprint: Core Leadership & Transition Principles Address Systemic Stress & Extraction : Recognize the physical impact of carrying invisible stress loads, including environmental factors, nutrient deficiencies, and boundary management.

Prioritize Advanced Diagnostic Testing: Transition from standard physicals to comprehensive functional medicine panels that assess hormone metabolism, gut health, and specific biomarkers. Implement the 3-Domain Framework : Business : Evaluate calendar commitments, automate routine tasks, delegate effectively, and decline misaligned demands.

Body : Reduce environmental load and address nutritional or physical deficiencies to sustain energy. Belief : Identify and unwind self-limiting narratives that drive overextension and perfectionism.

Establish the 4 Pillars of Restoration: Expand the concept of rest beyond physical sleep to encompass emotional, sensory, mental, and spiritual restoration. Where to Find Dr.

Alicia Newsome Book: Worthy of Rest (Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and ) Website: Social Media: @DrAliciaNewsome on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube Actionable Blueprint & Calls to Action Audit Energy and Time Alignment : Perform a regular review of weekly or monthly commitments to ensure time spent matches personal values and priorities. Track Physical Warning Indicators: Note chronic fatigue, brain fog, or sleep issues and seek root-cause evaluations rather than short-term remedies.

Incorporate Non-Physical Rest: Schedule structured breaks throughout the week to reduce sensory overload and process emotional demands. About the Host: This podcast is hosted by Dr.

Kerry Mitchell Brown, CEO of kmb Consultancy and cultural architect specializing in revolutionary leadership and organizational transformation, and author of Revolutionary Leadership: A Power Playbook for Black Women (August 2026) . Drawing on her entrepreneurial experience and a career spanning nonprofits, academia, and Fortune 100 companies, Dr.

Kerry equips leaders across industries to navigate systems not designed for them, amplify their strategic power, and create environments where equity and innovation flourish. Connect with her here .

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