So many women say, "I'm not burned out, I'm just tired." But what happens when tired is actually something deeper?

In this episode of Freeda's World, Ritha sits down with Dr. Nikia Smith, a board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and founder of She Is Fire Forged, to discuss the simmer before burnout. That quiet, constant state of depletion that often goes unnoticed because everything still looks fine on the outside.

Together, they unpack the subtle signs of simmering, why high-achieving women, especially women of color, are conditioned to ignore early warning signals, and what is really happening in the body when we keep pushing past our limits. Dr. Nikia introduces the idea of subtraction over addition, explains how self-worth becomes intertwined with productivity, and offers practical ways to intervene before burnout escalates.

This conversation is for the woman who feels functional but off, successful but stretched, and knows something needs to change before her body forces the issue.

This week on Freeda's World, we sit down with Dr. Brittney Anderson, a board-certified family medicine physician and the host of the Headed to Healthier podcast. Dr. Anderson is devoted to helping busy women create sustainable wellness habits that support real life, not fantasy routines.

In this conversation, we explore what changes in the body through the 40s and 50s, why metabolism can feel unpredictable, and how stress and constant pressure affect both physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Anderson shares practical daily shifts that fit easily into tight schedules and offers grounded guidance for building healthier patterns without guilt or overwhelm.

Listeners will gain clear, compassionate insight into midlife wellness along with simple tools they can start using today.

Connect with Dr. Anderson:
Podcast: Headed to Healthier
Website: https://healthierplanner.com/
Instagram: @headed_to_healthier

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In this episode of Freeda's World, host Ritha Pierre sits down with Dr. Gendai Echezona, a triple board-certified Anesthesiologist, Pain Management specialist, and Lifestyle Medicine physician who's redefining beauty and wellness for modern women.

As the founder of Premier Pain Care and Wellness in Norwalk, Connecticut, Dr. Echezona helps patients look and feel their best through a blend of science, aesthetics, and lifestyle medicine. She joins Ritha for an honest conversation about skincare for Black women, from navigating crowded beauty aisles to building healthy routines and understanding the connection between lifestyle and lasting radiance.

Follow Dr. Echezona on Instagram @premierpcw and learn more at www.premierpaincareandwellness.com.

This episode is a reminder that real beauty isn't just skin deep, it's a reflection of how we care for ourselves, inside and out.