The Griot’s Notebook Has a New Chapter
Our stories have grown. The Griot’s Notebook, Oshun Griot’s original home for reflections on infertility and healing, has evolved into Season of Survival, our storytelling series on Substack. There, you’ll find new essays, expert insights, and intimate pieces about IVF, loss, and resilience.
You can still explore a few of our earlier Notebook posts below, stories that began this conversation.
👉🏾 Read Season of Survival on Substack →
The Fertility Power Hidden in Your Abuela's Kitchen: Latin American Foods That Support Reproductive Health
Latin American cuisine carries a rich tradition of ingredients that happen to be packed with nutrients essential for reproductive health. From the folate in your morning arepa to the antioxidants in that mango you're craving, traditional foods from our cultures can be powerful allies in your fertility journey.
Why Asian American Women Wait Too Long to Get Fertility Help - And What You Need to Know
Elaine Gee-Wong, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in fertility issues, sees this pattern regularly. "Asian Americans experience infertility at the same rate as other communities, and it's been shown that Asian Americans tend to wait longer before reaching out for medical help. One study showed that it's more likely that an Asian American couple will wait two years or longer before reaching out for medical help compared to a White couple."
What No One Tells Women of Color About Surviving Holiday Family Questions During Fertility Struggles
It all begins with an idea.
The Black Male Infertility Story No One Talks About: "I Didn't Want to Do Anything Other Than Work"
"My family is fertile. They just popping out babies. I should just be popping out babies." - Brandon Johnson
Why Women of Color Get Dismissed in Fertility Care: The Medical Bias No One Talks About
Women of color actually face higher rates of infertility, often due to conditions that disproportionately affect us.
Why PCOS Gets Missed in Women of Color - And What You Need to Know
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 7 to 10 percent of women of childbearing age, making it the most common endocrine disorder among women. But here's the problem: it's often underdiagnosed in women of color, who also tend to experience more severe symptoms.