We're Okay with Jacob Henriquez
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWe're Okay with Jacob Henriquez aims to highlight the ongoing conversations we're having around our dinner tables. From queer topics, politics, health and wellness, and more, we're highlighting that being OKAY is good enough.
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Episodes
How to Address Colton Underwood Coming Out as an Ally...
April 14, 2021 22:48 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBOn 4/4/21, former Bachelor Colton Underwood came out as gay and the internet had opinions. Much of the feedback was that he was "deceitful" to the contestants on the Bachelor and I wanted to break down why that's not the case and why using that rhetoric is harmful. I also detail my vac doses and chat about our new family member! For Bonus content, be sure to subscribe to my Patreon at: www.patreon.com/jacobhenriquez
My Pronouns Are...
March 11, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBWhether you're straight or LGBTQIA+, you should be using your pronouns in your every day life and Jacob breaks down why and how in this weeks episode. You'll walk away with real life application strategies, a little pronoun history, and some do's and don'ts. This week, Jacob also shares his POV on the royal interview, the Britney Spears doc, and more! If you like this episode and want this and other episode bonus content as well as LGBTQIA+ allyship information/discussions/chat/etc., consi...
Feeling Burnt Out? Same.
February 18, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBWith 2020 behind us and 2021 feeling a bit like Groundhogs Day, Jacob chats about what Burnout is, the cycle of burnout, and how to help respond to it. There are so many ways each day we push ourselves and at some point, it catches up with us. Most of the discussion around burnout is relatively new because most of the framework around it centers it as a career-induced state, but we know that's not always the case. You will also hear about Jacob's new Patreon account with exclusive bonus cont...
Bonus Episode: Dealing with Anxious Feelings, Election Edition
November 03, 2020 01:25 - 16 minutes - 23 MBIn this mini episode, Jacob chats directly with you about your own anxious feelings. While giving you permission to have them, he also shares tips for dealing with them, ways to distract yourself, and how food may play a role in this. While this episode was released to coincide with Election Day, the info here stands for anxious feelings of all kinds.
The Magic of Habits
October 30, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBJacob sits down with Jaclyn of @mindbodysoulandsparkles. They chat through balancing strong habits with trusting your intuition, Jaclyn walks us through a Full Moon ritual, and we even get a surprise interruption from one of Jacob's dogs! This episode talks about the importance of Byron Katie's work and how it's impacted them and at the end of the episode, Jacob gives some tips on planning your day so you're successful in knocking out that to do list!
Understanding and Combatting Media Bias
October 20, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBWith the election right around the corner, we break down what media bias is, how it impacts the way we see the world, and how to find unbiased media. We tackle "fake news" and Jacob reveals which news sources are historically unbiased in the way they present information. Website referenced in episode: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/
Coming Out
October 12, 2020 00:02 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBIn the first episode of the newly rebranded "We're Okay," Jacob talks the importance and range of coming out, tips for both coming out and having someone come out to you, AND shares his own coming out story.
Reintroduction 101: Nailing Reintroduction After Your Whole30
January 23, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBYou didn't do the Whole30 just to go back to old foods and feel the way you did before and in this episode, Jacob lays out how to successfully do a reintroduction to help you thrive in your food freedom. We talk about the two types of reintroduction (and which one is Coach Jacob's favorite), tips and tricks to make it easier and stress-free, as well as what to look out for. We also go through what each day will look like!
Whole30 Help: Part 1
January 14, 2020 02:39 - 44 minutes - 61 MBIn this episode, Jacob tackles a few viewer questions. He talks about his first Whole30 and how it helped him get rid of his fast-acting inhaler. He also explains what his Food Freedom looks like today. We also talk eating out on Whole30, managing stress during your round and the dreaded SWYPO! www.instagram.com/jacobheathhenriquez www.jacobheathhenriquez.com
How to Set Goals and Intentions for the New Year...or Anytime
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBWe're coming up on the next year and there's this idea in the air that you'll have to work to be someone else, someone better next year. Jacob chats us through WHY you'd set goals and intentions, how to set them, and what success looks like. He also dives into the difference in goals vs intentions, shares his big goals for next year (including one that's a little scary to share) and reads listeners goals so maybe you'll get a few ideas for your own growth! What are your goals and intentions ...
Differentiating Between Empathy and Sympathy with Vicki Singer
December 10, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBThis episode was a doozy! Vicki Singer of @singerwellness and I chatted through so many things including the difference in sympathy and empathy, calling out vs calling in, what adaptive CrossFit is, a powerful Brene Brown quote, and so much more! Going into the holiday season, or really anytime, conversations like this can help navigate stressful get-togethers, family meals, and more! You can find Vicki on Instagram and Facebook
Overcoming Your Sugar Addiction and How We Got Here
December 03, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBThis week's episode is all about that sugar white substance we just can't get enough of...SUGAR! Jacob shares his own sugar story, the difference between sugar addiction and having a sugar dragon, the history of sugar (particular post WWII and in regards to consumption), why sugar is so addictive and details a few strategies to keep your sugar dragon at bay during the holidays, a birthday, or a special event including why or why not a Whole30 would be a good idea!
Breaking Up with your own Comparative Tendencies with Dr. Vickie Bhatia
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBSocial media has become the mirror we use to see everything through and the tendency to compare ourselves to others feels second nature but we sat down with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Vickie Bhatia to talk through how to break the cycle, how we got to where we are now with social media and comparative tendencies, and what removing Likes from Instagram could help us all achieve. We also break down authenticity vs honesty. Follow Dr. Bhatia here Find her coaching services here Follow Jaco...
5 Steps for Navigating your Food Freedom During the Holidays
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBFood Freedom can feel elusive any day of the week but during the holidays, it can feel even further out of reach. In this episode, Jacob gives you 5 steps to navigate and even strengthen your Food Freedom. These steps include planning and practicing as well as how to talk to family and even how to know when to defend yourself or bow out. At the end, Jacob also discusses what a mini Whole30 reset during the holidays could look like but also why you may not need one at all. Jacob's Insta...
Establishing a Healthy Relationship with Fitness and the Gym with Heather Maio
November 05, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBWe get to chat with Heather Maio (website) (Instagram), a Whole30 Certified Coach and gym owner in the NY area! We chat through setting healthy boundaries with yourself and the gym, what she tells her clients who are nervous to join the rest of the gym-goers in a class, her advice on diet trends, what food she's been noshing on in her food freedom and so much more! We also continue last week's discussion of health and weight loss! www.instagram.com/jacobheathhenriquez www.idontdorecipesb...
A Beginner's Lesson in Talking about Weight and Weight Loss
October 29, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBFollow along as Jacob breaks down weight loss lingo and how to talk about it. He tackles weight loss language in men vs women and how outdated it is, how to compliment someone that isn't related to body size and how to make it through the upcoming holiday season with a family/friend group that focuses on weight loss/gain over legit health markers. Jacob also shares a small glimpse into his own weight loss this year and how sleep played such a large role in it and what role Keto did or didn't...
The Significance of Sharing Culture through Food with Whole30 Coach Alexis
October 27, 2019 22:24 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBFor episode 2, we're starting heavy. Whole30 Certified Coach Alexis Jacinto Rivera chats us through sharing recipes from cultures we may not belong to, how her first Whole30 differs from rounds she does now, and we find out what meal she could eat on repeat for a whole week through a quick game of Rapid Fire Questions! Alexis's Instagram: www.instagram.com/paleorookie Podcast Website: www.idontdorecipes.com Jacob's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacoblheath Episode 2 Questionnaire: htt...
Who Asked for This?
October 21, 2019 12:48 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBSeriously, who asked for this? In the first episode, we'll break down why this podcasts exists, who it was made for, Jacob reveals a little about his own journey to here, and roadmaps the episodes ahead! Jacob Heath Henriquez is the Whole30 Certified Coach of the Year and Community Manager at The New Primal.