I'm Sybil Jones, the voice behind Mamas and Coffee® — where we empower women through REAL and RELATABLE conversations about ALL aspects of life. You'll also find me talking about stroke (I am a stroke warrior)to raise life-saving awareness and a light sprinkle of MilSpouse Conversations because, well, I'm also a military spouse.
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Hey Reader, Today I want to take a quick moment and talk about stroke risk in women. We talk a lot about taking care of everybody else. Our kids. Our spouses. Our parents. Our work. Our homes. The list can go on and on. But knowing what is happening with our own health needs to stay on that list too. According to the CDC, 1 in 5 women between the ages of 55 and 75 will have a stroke. Stroke is also a leading cause of death for women in the United States. And here's something else we need to talk about: women can have some unique stroke risk factors, including high blood pressure during pregnancy and the use of certain types of birth control, particularly when combined with smoking. This isn't about living scared. Y'all know I'm not about that. It's about being informed. Know your numbers. Know your risk factors. Know the signs of stroke. Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual risk. And please don't put yourself at the bottom of your own to-do list. Because knowledge gives us the opportunity to advocate for ourselves and sometimes for the woman standing beside us. Watch Paige's story as she shares about her stroke during childbirth. Read more about women and stroke from the CDC |
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I'm Sybil Jones, the voice behind Mamas and Coffee® — where we empower women through REAL and RELATABLE conversations about ALL aspects of life. You'll also find me talking about stroke (I am a stroke warrior)to raise life-saving awareness and a light sprinkle of MilSpouse Conversations because, well, I'm also a military spouse.
Hey FABulous Reader! I came across an article about younger people having strokes, I can't help but think about my own experience. Because if someone had told me years ago that I would have a stroke at 43, I probably would've looked at them like they had lost their mind. A stroke? ME? At 43? But here I am, five years later, a stroke survivor. I recently came across an article in The Washington Post discussing how strokes are becoming more common among adults under 55. One study found that...
Hey FABulous Reader! Well, yesterday was World Stroke Day, and guess who didn't get her newsletter out on time? ME! 🙋🏽♀️ SMH Now, how am I going to talk about stroke awareness all year long and then be a day late for World Stroke Day? SMH But here's the thing. Stroke awareness doesn't begin and end on October 29. And that's exactly why I decided to send this newsletter today instead of skipping it altogether. Because when it comes to stroke, the conversation is ALWAYS worth having. Why World...
Mamas and Coffee® October 27, 2026 ☕The Weekly Brew Hey, FABulous Reader, I'm late, but I'm here!!!! What's brewing with you this week? I've been thinking about friendships, celebrating our accomplishments, and how sometimes we make ourselves smaller just to keep other people comfortable. Girl...WHAAATTT?! We're going to get into that this week, along with some upcoming opportunities to connect, a new Coffee Chat, and a little favor I'd love to ask you. Grab your coffee, tea, wine, or...