The Mourning After: Reclaiming Our Joy with Venus Standard and Zay Bell

Maternal Health Innovation

In this episode, Venus Standard is joined by Zay Bell, Founder and Executive Director of Zeal of Xander. Zeal of Xander is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving Black maternal health by educating the community on grieving when tragedy strikes during the maternal health journey, the importance of exercising their voices at medical institutions, and equipping people with the knowledge they need to receive the culturally competent care they seek. Venus and Zay also converse about the importance of having midwives, navigating the maternal health journey in rural settings, and what signs to look for in a grieving woman or birthing person. Visit ZealofXander.org for more information and learn more how you can support their mission.

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Music provided by Graham Makes.

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