ep 122 telling our own stories: community, health, and what we can learn from doulas

ep 122 telling our own stories: community, health, and what we can learn from doulas

From the NUANCE // a community health podcast. by Medicine Explained.

December 29, 2025 · 50 min

About this episode

Shavanna Spratt discusses community health, the role of doulas, and the importance of empowering voices in the community.

Today's guest is Shavanna Spratt, who is the owner of Da Hood Talks Entertainment and also Da Hood Doula, LLC as a Certified Full spectrum Doula and Birth Advocate. The show she launched December 12, 2020 addresses many topics that educate, inspire and represent the community that she has been a part of for years. Shavanna has spent the majority of her early years living in the county of Saint Louis and has been a resident of Ferguson, MO since 2012. Da Hood Talks Podcast is quickly gaining momentum and has been featured in the Saint Louis American. Shavanna uses her voice through the podcast to engage the community, educate the community, and be a constant resource to the community. Shavanna also recognizes the importance of dismantling racial disparities; she has a passion for empowering others, advancing racial equity, and an advocate for promoting community voices first.

People in this episode

Guest: Shavanna Spratt

Topics covered

  • community health
  • doulas
  • racial equity
  • birth advocacy
  • empowerment

Keywords

  • community
  • health
  • doulas
  • racial disparities
  • birth advocate

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Da Hood Talks Entertainment, Da Hood Doula, LLC, Saint Louis American

Places: Saint Louis, Ferguson, MO

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