The Exam Room with Nurse Alice: Season 2, Episode 11

Love, Laughter, and Living Well: A Comprehensive Checkup on Life, Health, and Relationships

In this packed episode of The Exam Room, Nurse Alice brings together a dynamic panel of experts and entertainers to discuss everything from navigating long-distance love during a pandemic to the secrets of lasting success and healthy eating during the holidays.

Segment 1: Relationship Check — Keishorne Scott

Keishorne Scott, “America’s Breakup and Heartbreak Coach,” dives into a viewer’s question about a year-long, struggling long-distance relationship.

• Key Advice: Scott emphasizes communication and acknowledging the challenges of travel limitations. He also shares that if a partner is losing interest, don’t waste time trying to force them back—there is power in letting go and choosing yourself.
• Book Spotlight: Scott introduces his book, The Mouse, The Bird, The Dog, and The Lion, which helps women identify “Three men to avoid and one to marry”.

Segment 2: Kitchen Rx — Dr. Lauren Powell

Board-certified family physician and Culinary Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lauren Powell, joins the show to share her philosophy that food is medicine.

• Healthy Holidays: Dr. Powell stresses the need to incorporate vegetables into holiday meals, giving them the same “love and effort” as main dishes and desserts.
• Recipe Demo: She demonstrates an easy-to-make, nutritious Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with a simple lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil dressing.
• Resources: Dr. Powell promotes her membership program, Cooking Queens, and her book, Food Essentials for the Busy Professional, which provides strategies for staying healthy while on a tight schedule or budget.

Segment 3: Age-Defying Beauty — Rolanda Wright

Actress and viral sensation Rolanda Wright shares her unexpected journey from real estate agent to rising star after a TikTok video went viral, leading to a role in a project with Fred Hammond.

• Anti-Age Shaming: Wright is a self-proclaimed advocate for pro-aging, sharing her decision to embrace her natural silver hair. She encourages women to define their own beauty and defy societal expectations, proving that 53 is whatever you make it.
• Staying Present: Her rise to fame highlights the power of using social media platforms to educate and influence others while being authentic.

Segment 4: Comedy and Karma — Michael Colyar

Legendary actor and comedian Michael Colyar discusses his new holiday movie, Holiday Heartbreak, which premieres on BET. The film centers on a man whose past mistreatment of women results in a spell that returns 30 years later to haunt him.

• Secret to Longevity: Colyar credits his decades of success to God, gratitude, and an unwavering belief in his dreams.
• Motivation: He shares his famous “15-Minute Rule,” asserting that you can achieve anything in the world by devoting just 15 minutes a day, five days a week, to your goal.
• Laughter is Healing: He concludes by emphasizing the therapeutic power of laughter, especially during stressful times.

Watch the full episode for inspiring conversations, practical health tips, and a whole lot of laughs!