Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven
323 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratingsJoin BFFs, registered dietitian nutritionists, and diabetes educators Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones each week to navigate the many layers of diabetes management and overall well-being. Every Wednesday, we’ll dive into a world of diabetes-friendly nutrition, intuitive eating, mental health strategies, medication management, and so much more. The Diabetes Digital Podcast isn’t just another health show; it’s a culturally competent and weight-inclusive resource, seamlessly integrating diverse care approaches into each episode.
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Are You Expecting? Here's Why You Need a Birth Doula
January 19, 2022 08:30 - 44 minutes - 104 MBHave you ever heard of a Doula? A midwife? Wondered what the difference is? Today we chat with our longtime friend Myriam Webb. She’s a Registered Dietitian, Doula, Business Owner and soon to be Registered Nurse with a passion for helping women of color in her community (basically, she’s a superhero). This episode is packed with details about her job as a doula, her advice for birth persons during their pregnancy, the issues with our healthcare system and its adverse effects on BIPOC, pelvic...
Why The World Needs More Doulas with Myriam Webb
January 19, 2022 08:30 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHave you ever heard of a Doula? A midwife? Wondered what the difference is? Today we chat with our longtime friend Myriam Webb. She’s a Registered Dietitian, Doula, Business Owner and soon to be Registered Nurse with a passion for helping women of color in her community (basically, she’s a superhero). This episode is packed with details about her job as a doula, her advice for birth persons during their pregnancy, the issues with our healthcare system and its adverse effects on BIPOC, pelvic ...
In Defense of Carbs
January 12, 2022 08:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBKeto, Atkins, Low-Carb, No-Carb, it’s all over your Instagram feed and the ‘wellness’ blogs and WE ARE OVER IT. Carbs are not the enemy and we’re are here to tell you why carbs (and a lot of them) are a critical part of our diet. In today’s episode, we deep dive into the myths about carbohydrates and defend their honor. In This Episode We’ll Cover: The myths and facts about carbs Why eating for pleasure is equally as important as eating for nutrition Why including carbs at every meal is c...
New Year, Still Burned Out with Emily Thompson
January 05, 2022 08:30 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBIs anyone else still feeling burnt out as we enter 2022? In part two of our burnout series, we speak with fellow podcaster, Emily Thompson, who recently recovered from a two year battle with burnout. Emily calls herself a “Podcast Dinosaur” since she’s been in the pod space hosting her hit show, Being Boss, for over 7 years. Unfortunately, the success of her podcast and other companies triggered a debilitation bout with burnout that too a lot of time to recover from. In this episode, we dis...
New Year, Still Burned Out with Emily Thompson
January 05, 2022 08:30 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MBIs anyone else still feeling burnt out as we enter 2022? In part two of our burnout series, we speak with fellow podcaster, Emily Thompson, who recently recovered from a two year battle with burnout. Emily calls herself a “Podcast Dinosaur” since she’s been in the pod space hosting her hit show, Being Boss, for over 7 years. Unfortunately, the success of her podcast and other companies triggered a debilitation bout with burnout that too a lot of time to recover from. In this episode, we d...
7 Ways to Deal with Triggering Foods That Can Help You Enjoy Them Again
December 15, 2021 08:30 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBTrigger Foods can cause a daily stressor that NOBODY asked for, but cutting them out of your life completely may not be the answer but rather, the problem. In today’s solo mini-sode (Wendy is on VACAY) I'll be discussing 7 ways to deal with triggering foods that can help you enjoy them again. In This Episode We’ll Cover: How restricting trigger foods can ultimately lead to overeating and binging Food Habituation Pleasant Satisfaction vs. HANGER Being present during eating Affirmations & M...
A Public Letter to Instagram w/ Fit Men Cook
December 08, 2021 08:30 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIs it just us or has instagram been a hot mess lately with these algorithm changes? It’s exhausting. We have been trying to play the game while still staying on brand- and with Instas incessant need to change it up every week, our engagement is ALL OVER THE PLACE. Today on the pod we chat with our boy Kevin Curry to get to the bottom of what’s going on. He’s a fellow foodie with a passion for spreading the idea that food should never be boring to be healthy. With over 2 million followers on I...
Working In the Office Is a Scam with Dr. Devon Price
December 01, 2021 08:30 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBToday we’re talking with one of our favorite people on IG, Dr. Devon Price, about these companies scamming us into going back to the office to work. Did you know that there has been a significant increase in productivity since the pandemic started? It’s probably because many workers have had the opportunity to work from home and maintain a healthy work-life-home-life relationship. With that being said, isn’t it weird that many managers are asking folks to come back to the office? Why? To...
How to Navigate People Who Constantly Use Triggering Diet Talk
November 24, 2021 08:30 - 35 minutes - 82.8 MBToday we’re re-airing an episode that we LOVE and think is fitting for the Thanksgiving holiday. Are you sick of hearing your friends and family offer unsolicited opinions about dieting or weight loss? So are we. Today we’re talking about how to navigate diet talk with loved ones, from the subtle comments they make about your body to the comments they make about the foods they’re eating to stay “in shape” In This Episode We’ll Cover: What diet talk is and the ways it can be harmful...
How to Navigate People Who Constantly Use Triggering Diet Talk
November 24, 2021 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBToday we’re re-airing an episode that we LOVE and think is fitting for the Thanksgiving holiday. Are you sick of hearing your friends and family offer unsolicited opinions about dieting or weight loss? So are we. Today we’re talking about how to navigate diet talk with loved ones, from the subtle comments they make about your body to the comments they make about the foods they’re eating to stay “in shape” In This Episode We’ll Cover: What diet talk is and the ways it can be harmful Ex...
Wendy & Jess Catching Up and Property Update
November 10, 2021 08:30 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBThis past month has been a whirlwind to say the least. We have been knee deep in renovations/building, and so for the podcast this week, we play catch up on what’s been going on in our lives, how our properties are coming along, recent travels to Hawaii and Dominican Republic and our BIG upcoming life plans. If you have any questions about property stuff, drop them below and we’ll be sure to answer them! In This Episode We’ll Cover: Updates on our properties What we’ve been doing to prep ...
The Science of Why Diets Don’t Work with Lindo Bacon
November 03, 2021 07:30 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBToday is a huge day for the Food Heaven podcast because we are chatting with one of the most important people in the HAES movement: Dr. Lindo Bacon. This week we chat with Dr. Bacon, about why all bodies are good bodies and should be supported in compassionate self-care. Dr. Bacon is a professor at UC Davis, a nutritionist, researcher, and author of two bestselling books, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight, and the co-authored Body Respect: What Conventional Health B...
How to Find the Best Workout For Your Body
October 27, 2021 07:30 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBDo you need help separating working out from weight loss? Today on the pod, we chat with Weight Neutral Certified Personal Trainer, Lauren Leavell about shifting the narrative of why we go to the gym. Instead of focusing on weight loss & aesthetics, Lauren pushes people to hone in on the importance of movement and strength. As a HIIT and BARRE enthusiast, Lauren aspires to provide a space where her clients can move their bodies in ways that feel comfortable, safe and free of judgment. We chat...
Pro Baking Tips for People Who Suck At Baking
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBDid ya’ll go through the bread baking frenzy at the beginning of the pandemic like we did? What we found is that we need some serious baking help! In this episode, we chat with one of our FAVORITE BAKERS EVER, Vallery Lomas, about how she made her way from being a full time lawyer, to a food blogger, to the first black winner of The Great American Baking Show, to an author of a beautiful book all about baking! Vallery gives us MANY tips and tricks to make our time in the kitchen painless and...
How to Feel Comfortable Charging What You’re Worth
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBStarting a business? Embarking on a new career path? Learning a new skill? Who knew that mastering your emotions could help you get there. Today on the pod, we chat with a fellow Dear Media creator, Topsie VandenBocsh - a master of Crushing the Mindset Spiral and a Coach and Consultant for blossoming business owners. Topsie is a pro at coaching entrepreneurs by using her expertise in social work to help people identify, learn and master the use of their mindset & emotional intelligence s...
Why Self Care Is Not the Answer for Burnout
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBBURNOUT! Are you feeling it as much as we are?? From hustle culture to pressures to keep up with the Jonses’ to…. working towards DISMANTLING THE PATRIARCHY, burnout is at an alltime high right now! Today on the pod, we chat with New York Times best selling co-author of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Amelia Nagoski. We talk about the effects that burnout can have on the physical & mental body, how burnout effects differ between men and women, how boundaries can be GAME CHA...
Why Wellness Pyramid Schemes Prey On Latinx Communities
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBToday we’re exploring the unique ways Immigrants and Latinx communities fall prey to health-related pyramid schemes and wellness scams. Our dietitian friend Dalina Soto is one of the few Spanish speaking registered dietitians working in the Philly area and we’re talking with her about celebrating cultural eating and why eating rice, tortillas and stewed goat is a great thing. In This Episode We’ll Cover: How immigrants and Latinx are targeted by MLM health products How mainstream media an...
The World's Leading Microbiome Researcher on How to Improve Your Gut Health
September 22, 2021 16:54 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBSince the beginning of the pandemic, depression, insomnia and other mental issues have increased by 60%! But what does that have to do with GUT HEALTH? Today on the pod, we’re talking with our return guest and internationally renowned microbiome expert, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum. Dr. G is the real deal, as his work has been cited over 38,000 times in the scientific literature. He is also credited with coining the term, microbiome. Recently, Dr. Ghannoum has immersed himself in the research related...
The Racial Origins Of Fat Phobia w/ Sabrina Strings - ReAir
September 15, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBToday we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes! We talked with Sabrina Strings, an Asst. Professor of Sociology about the racial origins of fat phobia. Fearing the Black Body is her first book and it's a necessary read (especially for people working in healthcare!) She digs deep into the history of the white, thin ideal and how it's directly related to our society's disgust for black bodies. Do yourself a favor and get that book now! In the meantime, tune into the episode. In This Episo...
Can’t Sleep? Here’s What We Do to Get Some Zzzz When We’re Struggling
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBDo you sometimes wish that there could be an on and off switch for sleep? (*Raises hand*) Do you find it difficult to stay alert and productive throughout the day? (*Raises both hands*) In this mini-sode, we discuss our pathways to better sleep, practical items to aid in a sustained slumber, and the art of winding down. In This Episode We’ll Cover: Hacks for what to do when sleeping is difficult How sleep is a form of self-compassion Items that we find helpful to get a full night of rest ...
The Ups and Downs of Intuitive Eating – According to Someone Who is NOT a Health Professional
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBHave ya’ll heard of @betches? It’s one of my FAVORITE accounts on IG. Today on the pod, we sit down with Betches co-founder & the co-host of the @dietstartstomorrow podcast Sami Sage. What started as a weight loss podcast turned into an intuitive eating and body image acceptance journey. We’re obsessed with the practicality (and humor) in each of their episodes. Today we talk to Sami about her food peace journey and what really made IE stick for her. It was so refreshing to hear about intuiti...
Always Hungry Before Bed? Here’s What to Do
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 92 MBBedtime hunger is real and many people end up feeling guilty about having a snack or meal right before bed. There are so many rules for when to stop eating and what to eat as the last meal of the day so what should you do when that hunger kicks in? We’re here to help. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Why blanket meal timing recommendations are not helpful • How to identify potential causes for nighttime hunger • The importance of balanced meals and breakfast in all of this • Nighttime m...
Always Hungry Before Bed? Here’s What to Do
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBBedtime hunger is real and many people end up feeling guilty about having a snack or meal right before bed. There are so many rules for when to stop eating and what to eat as the last meal of the day so what should you do when that hunger kicks in? We’re here to help. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Why blanket meal timing recommendations are not helpful • How to identify potential causes for nighttime hunger • The importance of balanced meals and breakfast in all of this • Nighttime mea...
MSG is Kind of Awesome (Here’s Why)
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat have you heard about MSG? There’s a lot of myths and stereotypes surrounding this flavor enhancer. Chances are, much of what you may have learned about MSG is wrong. Today on the podcast, we are dispelling myths and unveiling the toxic and racist history behind MSG. Our expert for this episode is none other than Kim Phạm (@kim_tpham) a self-proclaimed “internet weirdo” and co-founder of @Omsom, a proud + loud Asian food brand that makes it easy to cook restaurant-quality Asian dishes at ...
Let’s Talk All About Sex
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBWe are going there ya’ll! We’re talking all things sex today with Dr. Lindsey Brooks, sex therapist turned sex educator. Sexual empowerment is absolutely connected to wellness and provides a powerful way to connect deeper with ourselves. Tune in to learn more about building sexual self-knowledge and developing pleasure-positive mindsets. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How sexual empowerment is connected to wellness • What sex-negative mindsets are and how to overcome them • Things that ge...
The Problem with Waist Trainers, Flat Tummy Teas, and the Pressure to “Snap Back”
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBDo you think body acceptance has reached the black community? Today we’re talking with Tamara Melton, Registered Dietitian and co-founder of Diversify Dietetics on the topic of Black Beauty Standards, and how society influences how the self-worth of Black women. We talk about everything from hair texture to skin tone to flat tummy tea to juice cleanses, waist trainers and the infamous “snap back”. In This Episode We’ll Cover: Body ideals and how society’s standards influences how we view...
How This Food Creator Blew TF Up w/ Nasim Lahbichi
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBToday we are hanging out with one of our favorite food content creators, Nasim Lahbichi aka @lahbco! Born and raised in a Puerto Rican-Moroccan household in Brooklyn, Nasim believes in the power of nourishing our bodies and he aims to help others gain a sense of that power in the kitchen and at the table. Nasim’s work is so stunning and we’re always in awe when we come across his work and the powerful messaging behind it. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Being intentional about creating ...
How This Food Creator Blew TF Up w/ Nasim Lahbichi
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBToday we are hanging out with one of our favorite food content creators, Nasim Lahbichi aka @lahbco! Born and raised in a Puerto Rican-Moroccan household in Brooklyn, Nasim believes in the power of nourishing our bodies and he aims to help others gain a sense of that power in the kitchen and at the table. Nasim’s work is so stunning and we’re always in awe when we come across his work and the powerful messaging behind it. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Being intentional about creati...
We're Getting Older, Here's How We Feel About it
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBDid you know our birthdays are one day apart? Jess' birthday was yesterday and Wendy’s is TODAY. Next week we’ll be in Joshua Tree celebrating together (and checking out the progress made on my @jewelcrestcottage new construction project). Today on the podcast we talk about our thoughts, fears and hopes about getting older. We didn’t think this episode would be as deep and reflective as it was, but we are here for it all! In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Wendy is feeling about turning 35, ...
What Everyone Should Know About Prediabetes
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBPrediabetes rates have been rising and there’s so much confusion and stigma associated with the diagnosis. Today we’re talking with dietitian friend Alice Figueroa about what prediabetes is and the importance of a compassionate and individualized approach to treatment. Alice recently authored Prediabetes Diet and Action Plan and is passionate about promoting universal access to nutrition support, health services, and wholesome foods for all segments of society. She is an award winning Natural...
We Gotta Talk About Black Veganism for a Sec...
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBLet's talk about veganism in the Black community, shall we? Today's mini-episode is a continuation of a conversation we had with our favorite podcast guest Marquisele "Mikey" Mercedes. As a Presidential Fellow at the Brown University School of Public Health, Mikey's doctoral training focuses on the intersection of fat studies and race/ism. Mikey shares her insight on Black veganism and whether or not you can "decolonize" your diet. We were NOT expecting her answers (literally "shooketh" by wh...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Food Heaven + Juicy Q&A
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBHow have 10 years gone by?! Today we’re celebrating this huge milestone by reflecting on all the ups, downs and in-betweens. We started Food Heaven to improve access to nutrition education in black and brown communities. Never in a million years would we have thought that this would be a full blown brand that we would run together as friends. It’s been a wild ride and we’re so grateful! Along with reflections, we’re also answering your juicy non-nutrition related questions. In This Episo...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Food Heaven + Juicy Q&A
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 80 MBHow have 10 years gone by?! Today we’re celebrating this huge milestone by reflecting on all the ups, downs and in-betweens. We started Food Heaven to improve access to nutrition education in black and brown communities. Never in a million years would we have thought that this would be a full blown brand that we would run together as friends. It’s been a wild ride and we’re so grateful! Along with reflections, we’re also answering your juicy non-nutrition related questions. In This Ep...
Business Advice We Wish We Got w/ Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBCALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS!!! Whether you have a business, a side hustle, or a just great idea, you NEED to tune in to today’s episode. This week, we talk to the one –the only– Morgan DeBaun, who is basically Steve Jobs to Black Millennials. Morgan is the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading media company for Black culture. Under her leadership, Blavity has launched several leading consumer summits including Summit 21 for Black women creators and AfroTech, the largest tech conference for...
Public Health Has a Weight Problem
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBThis week we have one of our favorite guests BACK on the podcast talking about the many ways fatphobia shows up in public health initiatives. Marquisele Mercedes is a doctoral student and writer from the Bronx and her doctoral training and interests are at the intersection of fat studies and scholarship on race/ism. She looks at how racism, anti-Blackness, and fatphobia shape health care, research, and public health work and training. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Fatphobic messaging i...
How To Support Your Friend with Chronic Pain w/ Jessica Murnane
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBBeing in constant pain all the time is incredibly debilitating and can impact all areas of life. Oftentimes invisible to others, so many people (especially women) suffer in silence and have their experience with chronic pain questioned or dismissed. Today we’re talking with Jessica Murnane, author of the new book Know Your Endo: An Empowering Guide To Health + Hope With Endometriosis. Jessica talks with us about her experience living with endometriosis, a painful condition that is hard to d...
You Don’t Have to Be Underweight to Have Anorexia
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 74.8 MBDid you know that less than 6% of people with eating disorders are medically diagnosed as “underweight”? Atypical anorexia is a type of eating disorder where patients present with restrictive behaviors and fear of weight gain but don't meet the low weight criteria seen in anorexia nervosa. In this podcast episode, we talk with therapist-to-be Mimi Cole about her lived experience as a Black woman with atypical anorexia, which, as Mimi puts it, is just anorexia with a side of fatphobia. To...
What You Need to Know About Trauma-Informed Nutrition w/ Whitney Trotter
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 87.8 MBDid you know that trauma plays a huge role in our relationship with food? Today on the podcast, we sat down with anti-racism educator, dietitian, and nurse, Whitney Trotter @whitneytrotter.rd to talk about alllll the ways trauma intersects with our health and nutrition. We’ll specifically be diving into trauma-informed nutrition, which acknowledges the role Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and other forms of adversity play in a person’s life. Trauma-informed nutrition also includes h...
Help! I Can’t Stop Counting Calories
April 29, 2021 19:37 - 31 minutes - 29 MBCALORIE COUNTING. So many of us have done it (and many still are) but is this actually helpful? The truth is, in many cases, calorie counting can be a manifestation of disordered eating. I know, SHOCKING, especially because calorie counting is so normalized in our culture. Today on the podcast we talk about some surprising truths about calorie counting and how to break up with this practice if it’s not serving you. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Our personal experiences with calorie count...
What Counts As Disordered Eating?
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBLast month we shared an article written by our dietitian friend @RDrealtalk that lit our DMs on fire chillle. The article was essentially about how about how disordered eating was the new clean eating. A lot of you were shook by this statement (we werent expecting that) and wanted clarification. We got a TON of questions, comments and concerns about your own eating habits (or eating habits of loved ones) and we wanted to address it all. Today on the podcast, Heather is here to answer all of...
Making Impressive, Basic Meals and Becoming a Food Blogger w/ A Cozy Kitchen
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 97.9 MBHave you ever followed someone on IG and wondered if they were as cool IRL as they are on the gram? That’s the thought we had when we started following Adrianna of @acozykitchen. Turns out, she’s even better in real life than online! We had the pleasure of sliding in her DMs early in the pandemic and discovered that she’s super fun, cool, genuine and a boss! Today on the podcast we chat it up with Adrianna about allll the things, including what her kitchen really looks like behind the scen...
Making Impressive, Basic Meals and Becoming a Food Blogger w/ A Cozy Kitchen
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHave you ever followed someone on IG and wondered if they were as cool IRL as they are on the gram? That’s the thought we had when we started following Adrianna of @acozykitchen. Turns out, she’s even better in real life than online! We had the pleasure of sliding in her DMs early in the pandemic and discovered that she’s super fun, cool, genuine and a boss! Today on the podcast we chat it up with Adrianna about allll the things, including what her kitchen really looks like behind the scenes...
How to Stick to Intuitive Eating
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBHave you completely fallen off track with intuitive eating during the pandemic? This is totally normal considering how insane this past year has been! You may find yourself skipping meals, experiencing changes in appetite, not being motivated to cook, and the list goes on. Today we’re talking about practical ways to navigate these things. We’ll be covering: • How to be more compassionate and understanding with yourself • Ways to ease back into intuitive eating • Practical tips to create...
Laziness Does Not Exist w/ Dr. Devon Price
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 89.5 MBHave there been times when you’ve accused yourself or others of being lazy? Our guest today is talking about the concept of laziness and why it’s not actually a thing. Devon Price is a social psychologist, clinical assistant professor, and the author of Laziness Does Not Exist. In this episode we cover: • Deconstructing laziness and getting into why it’s not a thing • The historical context of laziness as it relates to the oppression of marginalized people • Why we need to stop being fixe...
How We Make Money: Behind the Scenes
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBCurious about how we turned our passion project into a profitable business? Tune in to today’s episode, where we share all our business bts and lessons we’ve learned along the way. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How our business started and ways we’ve been able to grow • The importance of transparency when it comes to money • How we currently make money from Food Heaven • Why you should support sponsored content & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support o...
Are Selfies Self-Objectification? w/ Dr. Lindsay Kite
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBYou had so many questions from last week's episode about self-objectification so we had Dr. Lindsay Kite come back and do a Q&A! Lindsay is the founder of Beauty Redefined and co-author of More Than A Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament. Together with her twin sister, they are dedicated to promoting body image resilience. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • The issues with self-objectification in the body positive movement • How to practice body respect with chronic illnesses an...
How To Build Body Image Resilience w/ Dr. Lindsay Kite
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBToday we’re talking with Dr. Lindsay Kite, the founder of Beauty Redefined and co-author of More Than A Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament. Together with her twin sister, they are dedicated to promoting body image resilience. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • The concept of beauty and whether or not it serves us • Self-objectification and the ways it can be harmful • How media plays into how we define beauty • How to build resilience when it comes to body image issues &...
The Poetry of Cooking w/ Julia Turshen
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWe’re so thrilled to bring you this interview with Julia Turshen, where we talk about all things food, cooking, body image, and social justice. Julia Turshen is the bestselling author of Small Victories, Feed the Resistance, and Now & Again. Her latest cookbook, Simply Julia, will be out in March, 2021. She is the founder of Equity At The Table (EATT), an inclusive digital directory of women/non-binary individuals in food, and the host of Keep Calm and Cook On, a podcast. Make sure to tune in...
Why Diets Don't Work and What to Do Instead
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBWe’re talking with dietitians Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels about complicated diets, behavioral change, positive psychology, and more! Vanessa and Tamar and the co-founders of Culina Health, a personalized nutrition education platform that connects you with dietitians who provide inclusive and science-based counseling! In This Episode We’ll Cover: The impact of quarantine on food choices and body image Diet trends that need to go away forever How to meet your emotional needs using t...
Eating Every Time You Feel Anxious? Here’s What to Do
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 78.6 MBIn this episode, a listener submits a question about emotional eating and asks what they should do when food is their main coping mechanism. We’ll be digging into this topic and will also be sharing some updates about what we’ve been up to lately! In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How food is an important and valid coping mechanism • The importance of creating a toolbox for coping with stress and anxiety • Suggestions for addressing anxiety that have nothing to do with food • The rol...