Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven

ATTENTION multitaskers and workaholics- this episode was made for you. Fran Medina is a spokesperson for more conscious day-to-day living. After moving from New York to Portland, Francheska shares what it’s been like to slow down, stop multitasking, and create her life in a new city. We’ve been friends with fran for over 10 years (this second photo was taken in 2012). As an internet OG, she welcomed us with open arms when we started food heaven back in the day and it’s alwas a pleasure getting to learn from her. This episode will leave you feeling inspired to get out in nature, slow down, and stop working so dang much!

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• How living in NYC is different from Portland
• What it’s like to be black in Portland
• How to make friends in a new city
• Why does it feel awkward to make new friends in our 40’s?
• How to slow down in life
• Giving up consistency on social media for peace
• The process for vetting which brands to work with
• What is a digital architect?
• How to NOT multitask
• Work is an addiction
• Why you should listen to the Living for We podcast

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Listen- even as dietitians we’re the first to admit that health is not entirely determined by what you eat and how you move. In this episode we interview Clara Nosek, an outpatient registered dietitian by day and content creator/internet troll by night, to give insight into the other factors that impact health. Listen to hear about the social determinants of health and how they play a part in your life.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What are the social determinants of health?
• How the nutrition meme queen came to be
• Healthcare’s focus on the symptoms versus the root problem
• How food insecurity impacts health
• Convenience foods that are budget friendly
• How chronic stress impacts your life and nutrition
• How trauma impacts health
• Boundaries you can set to improve your health

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 Are you overwhelmed by the immense amount of all or nothing nutrition guidance on the internet? Are you totally lost on which health promoting behaviors will actually work for you? We get it- that’s why we asked Registered Dietitian Christy Wilson to share how she helps her clients find what works for them. She is the owner of Christy Wilson Nutrition, LLC, a nutrition communications business focused on teaching folks that healthy, nutritious foods are budget-friendly, beautiful and easy to prepare. Listen to this episode to learn more about what actually impacts your health and what you can stop worrying about!

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What is a relationship with food?
• Is weight loss the answer?
• What does it mean to listen to your body?
• What are the common signs of hunger?
• Should you be symptom tracking after meals?
• Is BMI important?
• Is health all about the food that you eat?
• How can you tell if you have an intolerance to a food?
• How does stress impact digestion?
• How to stick to your health promoting behaviors
• How to figure out what works for you to improve your health

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YES, you CAN eat ingredients you can’t pronounce! Processed foods get a bad wrap but Shana Minei Spence is here to set the record straight on canned food, frozen, and other processed products.. Shana is an “all foods fit” dietitian based in New York who you can trust to give you unbiased nutrition information to ACTUALLY improve your health and not elicit shame.

What we cover:

• What are the levels of food processing?
• Are ultra processed foods ok?
• Why do we choose the foods we do?
• Why “everything in moderation” advice is misleading
• Should you really NOT eat foods with ingredients you can’t pronounce?
• We process food to make it safe.
• Do canned foods deserve their bad reputation?
• How to choose canned foods wisely
• Are frozen foods as healthy as fresh foods?
• Are frozen meals nutritious?
• How to pick the perfect balanced frozen meal

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Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FOODHEAVEN

Way is a mindful eating app that helps people find peace in their relationships with food and their body. For a limited time only, when you visit eatmyway.com, you will receive 30% off your subscription and a one-week free trial.

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Girlll you better put that Summer’s Eve down right now! You all had so many questions about vaginal health and we brought the best of the best to answer them all. Dr. Heather Irobunda is an Obstetrician Gynecologist based in Queens, New York who shows women, specifically women of color, that you can feel safe and supported by your gynecologists (not creeped out or shamed). Listen to hear answers to most asked questions about vaginal health that you NEED to know.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What age should you start going to the gynecologist?
• What age should you get your first gynecology exam?
• How often should you get pap smears?
• How to advocate for yourself at the gynecologists appointment
• Best tips to advocate for pain management at the gynecologist's office
• You’re not crazy for having a painful experience with IUD insertion
• How to pick a gynecologist that’s not a creep
• Should you be cleansing your vagina?
• Are yoni egg’s useful?
• Do we need products to balance vaginal pH?
• How to know if hormonal birth control is right for you
• Can you get pregnant while on birth control?
• What to do if you get yeast infections after using sex toys
• Postpartum vaginal health
• Changes in sex during menopause
• What to do if you have recurring bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections
• Which brand of lube you should have
• Should you use water based or silicone based lube?

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If you’re scared of the dentist you are not alone and you NEED to hear what this guest has to say. This week we talked with dentist Dr. Marie Jackson to answer questions about oral hygiene. She gives her BEST tips for taking care of your teeth and debunks common oral care myths, like are whitening toothpastes legit? Is fluoride safe? Do you actually need to floss? Tune in to get all your dental questions answered (even questions you didn’t know you had).

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
• Why should you brush your teeth before bed?
• Tips to avoid morning breath
• Is mouthwash important?
• What does Fluoride do?
• Are bad teeth an indicator of bad health?
• Are bad teeth due to genetics?
• Do you REALLY need to floss?
• Should you use a soft or hard toothbrush?
• Are electric toothbrushes better?
• How to STOP skipping brushing your teeth at night
• How often you should go to the dentist
• Is fluoride beneficial?
• It’s ok if your gums are black
• Are whitening toothpastes legit?
• How often should you change your toothbrush?

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InsideTracker takes a personalized approach to health and longevity from the most trusted and relevant source: your body. InsideTracker gives you personalized and science-backed recommendations on things you can take control of to optimize your health - like food, supplements, workouts and lifestyle choices including ways to optimize sleep and stress. Get 20% off entire InsideTracker store at www.InsideTracker.com/foodheaven

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Skincare is a hot topic right now and we interviewed an expert to set the record straight. Charlotte Palermino is the co-founder and CEO of Dieux, a clinically vetted and price transparent skincare line. This episode is informative, entertaining, and thought provoking as we discuss topics ranging from which SPF is best to why aging is a privilege instead of something to run from. Listen to this episode with the fairy godmother of skincare, Charlotte Palermino to brush up on your self care skills. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What happened with the Purito scandal?
• Can blue light damage your skin?
• What should you include in a basic skincare routine
• How to find the right SPF number for your face
• What is tretinoin?
• The difference between SPF 30 and SPF 50
• Whether or not tanning in the sun is safe
• Is SPF higher than 50 effective?
• Is sunlight harmful through a window?
• What you need to know about hyperpigmentation
• Which is better: mineral or chemical sunscreen
• Why aging is a privilege, not a tragedy
• How much does genetics contribute to your skin?
• Whether or not dairy causes breakouts
• Is eating chocolate bad for your skin?
• How to convince your partner to take care of their skin

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Do you feel like protective hairstyles are making your hair fall out? Is your hair thinning and you don’t know why? We interviewed Samaria Grandberry, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Trichologist and Licensed Natural Hair Stylist to get down to the nitty-gritty details and get YOU answers. We talk about how often you should wash your hair, if collagen supplements actually work, and more! If you have special hair concerns or want to brush up on your routine, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

• What is trichology?
• Samaria’s top hair products + the only hair care routine you need
• Do conditioners actually do anything?
• How to choose the best conditioner for your hair type
• Should you use oils in your curly hair routine?
• How often should you wash your hair?
• Are protective styles actually protective? + How long to leave them in
• How fast does hair grow?
• How changes in hormones impact hair loss
• Do collagen supplements, biotin supplements or rosemary oil help for hair growth?
• Dandruff solutions that work

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Athletic Greens is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs at with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FOODHEAVEN.

InsideTracker takes a personalized approach to health and longevity from the most trusted and relevant source: your body. By using data from your blood, DNA and fitness trackers, Inside Tracker gives you personalized and science-backed recommendations on things you can take control of to optimize your health - like food, supplements, workouts and lifestyle choices including ways to optimize sleep and stress. Get 20% off entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/foodheaven

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Today on the podcast we sit down with the one and only Tabitha Brown, also affectionately known as “America’s mom.” We chat with Tabitha about everything from becoming an overnight sensation to how she balances it all (and continue to find genuine joy in cooking). Tabitha has provided millions with food for the body and soul with her everyday wisdom rooted in love, kindness, and compassion. She is the author of Cooking from the Spirit and Feeding the Soul, the recipient of two NAACP Image Awards, the star of It’s CompliPlated on Food Network, and the EMMY-nominated Tab Time on YouTube and has lines of products with Target and McCormick spices and so much more.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What it’s like having everyone know who you are… overnight
• Tabitha’s relationship with cooking growing up (it’s not what you think)
• 3 of her favorite meals to cook in a hurry
• How to make vegan food taste flavorful
• Tabitha’s proven tips to get kids more interested in eating vegetables
• Her genius social media strategy that helps her stay sane
• & MORE

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Divorce is a topic most stray away from, but we are here facing it head on with author and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Chautè Henry Thompson. This is the last episode in our relationship series and we can’t talk about relationships without talking about divorce. Listen to hear from an expert on when it may be time to get a divorce, why some couples get divorced, and what to do if you’re just not in love anymore.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• The easiest way to know when it’s time to get a divorce?
• How much “sticking it out” should you actually do?
• Why women in cisgender heterosexual relationships are more likely to file for divorce than men
• Chautè’s brilliant advice for people who know they need to get a divorce but are afraid
• Why getting a divorce does not make you a failure
• Should couples counseling be more preventative than reactive?
• What if you’re not “in love” anymore?
• Whether or not divorce meets criteria for trauma
• Chautè’s super helpful tips for how to care for yourself through divorce, as someone who has been there
• Do people ever regret getting a divorce?
• Do prenups make divorce easier?
• Whether or not you should stay married for the kids
• How to support a friend through divorce
• Will divorce automatically traumatize your children?
• & MORE

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InsideTracker takes a personalized approach to health and longevity from the most trusted and relevant source: your body. For a limited time, you get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/foodheaven.

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Produced by Dear Media