Jus' Ah Conversation

Menopause is something many women are expected to endure quietly — but that silence comes at a cost.
In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we open up an honest, informed conversation about menopause and the many ways it affects women’s lives. From hot flashes and sleep disruption to mood changes, mental health struggles, intimacy, and workplace challenges, this discussion goes beyond the usual surface-level talk.
This episode explores what menopause really is, why so many women enter this stage without clear information or support, and how myths and stigma continue to shape the experience. It also looks at the importance of balanced medical guidance, better support systems, and treating menopause as more than just a private issue.
Joining the conversation are:
Dr. Sandra Bynoe — OBGYN and menopause specialist,
Dr. Roberta Corona — OBGYN and menopause specialist, BioConnect
Deidre Wood — Nutritionist
Together, they help break down the facts, challenge the myths, and push for a more open, supportive conversation around menopause.
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📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

Non-communicable diseases continue to affect families and communities across Barbados in a very real way. But tackling NCDs takes more than check-ups and prescriptions — it takes awareness, support, and a deeper understanding of how these conditions shape everyday life.
In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Shayla Murrell and Fabian Belgrave sit down with three guests who each bring a different perspective to the conversation around prevention, advocacy, and community care.
Joining them are:
Krystal Bowen — communications specialist, cervical cancer and HPV awareness advocate, and founder of @miss_penny246, a platform created in memory of her mother.
Trudy Nicole Griffith — registered pharmacist, clinical pharmacist, and former President of the Diabetes and Hypertension Association of Barbados.
Antoine Williams — marketing consultant, communications trainer, and community engagement facilitator.
Together, they explore how education, storytelling, advocacy, and stronger community support can help shift the fight against NCDs beyond the clinic and into everyday life.
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📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

Crop and livestock theft is something many farmers in Barbados quietly deal with — but the impact is anything but small.
In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Aisha Reid and Fabian Belgrave sit down with voices from across the agricultural sector to talk openly about the reality of farm theft, how it affects farmers, and what it means for the future of local food production.
Joining the conversation are:
Barney Callender, Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer with responsibility for livestock and over four decades of experience in the Ministry of Agriculture.
Ronald Moore, a crop and greenhouse farmer and board member of the St. George Farmers’ Marketing Co-operative Society.
Keriah Scantlebury, owner of Riah’s Farms and a passionate youth advocate helping to shape the next generation of agriculture in Barbados.
Together they unpack the challenges farmers face when crops or animals disappear overnight, the emotional and financial toll it takes, and the broader impact on food security and the agricultural industry.
It’s an honest conversation about protecting the people who grow our food — and what needs to change.
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📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

Season 3 of Jus’ Ah Conversation kicks off with a timely and important conversation about CARICOM Full Free Movement — what it actually means, what’s changing, and how it could impact your everyday life.
From work opportunities and travel to residency, education, and regional integration, we break down the facts in plain language and explore both the possibilities and the concerns surrounding deeper Caribbean unity.
This episode looks beyond the headlines to answer the real questions Bajans and Caribbean people are asking:
Who qualifies for free movement?
What rights come with it?
How could it affect jobs, wages, and businesses?
What protections are in place?
🎙️ If you’ve been hearing about CARICOM Full Free Movement but aren’t quite sure what it means for you, this episode is your starting point.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen.
Watch the video version on YouTube (@thebgis).

Season 3 of Jus’ Ah Conversation is here.
Real people. Real stories. Real perspectives.
From mental health and money to culture, creativity, and everyday life in Barbados, we’re diving into the topics that matter — honestly and without filters.
Pull up a chair.
Let’s talk about it.