Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven

Black people don’t like to go to the doctor. That’s something we’ve heard and experienced time and time again, and it doesn’t just come out of nowhere. There’s a deep history of medical trauma and mistrust in the Black community, and it makes total sense that Black people don’t want to go somewhere they don’t feel safe or seen. Today we’re talking with Dr. Rashawn Ray about the impacts of living i...

Do you feel more pressured to exercise during quarantine? You may find yourself forcing a workout because you’re scared to gain weight or see your body composition change. Today, we’re talking with social justice activist and accessible yoga teacher Dianne Bondy about finding joy in movement, especially during stressful times. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Ways to make movement more inclusive and...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, and with everything going on in the world, it makes sense that a lot of people are feeling anxious and stressed out. These past few months have been filled with grief and sadness, especially for black people, who are dying at disproportionate rates from COVID and police brutality. Today we’re talking with our good friend Stacey Younge abo...

Intuitive eating is an evidenced-based approach to eating that helps people tune into their body's unique needs, rather than relying on external food rules to determine what, when, and how much they eat. We’ve gotten a lot of questions about whether or not it’s possible to eat intuitively AND pursue weight loss at the same time. In today’s episode we’ll cover: • The core principles of intuitive ea...

Have you thought twice about whether it’s necessary to get off the couch to eat? Yeah, us too. When social distancing first started, it seemed like everyone was making sourdough starters, sauces, stews, and cakes. And then kitchen burnout happened. For those of you who are burned out and struggling to make sure you’re eating adequately throughout the day, today we’re covering essential kitchen hac...

In the past few days, we've been hit up by countless publications, podcasts, and influencers asking us to be on their platforms to do a podcast interview, host an IG live, or have a conversation on racism. Oftentimes, these requests come with a ridiculously tight turnaround, which feels really inconsiderate. We're human beings.  We have lives. Believe it or not, we're actually busy. Also, there's...

Today we’re talking with THE Evelyn Tribole (!!!, literally screaming), co-author of the best selling Intuitive Eating book, which is pretty much our intuitive eating bible. Evelyn is a walking source of knowledge, and we wanted to have a conversation with her about call out culture and cultivating compassion through communication. SO many gems were dropped and this has been one of our favorite ep...

Most of us have been spending more time in the kitchen lately because we sort of have to. Today, we’re talking with Gaby Dalkin from What’s Gaby Cooking about making cooking more approachable and fun during quarantine. We also do a fun fire round where Gaby puts together delicious meals featuring random ingredients you all submitted to us on IG! Tune in to learn:  How Gaby went from eating only bu...

For those of you struggling with organizing the different aspects of your life from work, home, relationships, hobbies, everything...this episode is for you. Today we’re talking with Rachel Wilkerson Miller, the author of Dot Journaling: A Practical Guide and The Art of Showing Up (coming out 5/26/20). Dot journaling is an efficient and fun way to get your life in order, and we’ll be picking Rache...

Have you heard of the quarantine 15? It refers to weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic, and lots of people have been concerned about it (queue the quarantine fitness challenges and weight loss plans) It doesn’t help that the media has been suggesting that people at higher weights are at a higher risk for COVID-related hospitalizations and ICU admissions. Today we’re diving into this topic and...

There’s so much information circulating about supplements and home remedies to ward off COVID-19. Today we’re talking with dietitian Alice Figueroa to sort through some of this information, and will cover everything from elderberry to clorox gargling. Tune in to learn more about:  -The science behind popular supplements like Vitamin C, D, Zinc, and Elderberry as it relates to immune support -What...

Have you tried meditation but can’t seem to stick to it? Or maybe it just feels weird? Meditation has a number of benefits, but so many people struggle incorporating it consistently into their routine. Today we’re breaking it all down with our girl Yeradmi Gomes. We’ll be getting into:  -Why most of us are approaching meditation the wrong way -Yera’s favorite method for instantly quieting a busy m...

Have you wanted to liven up your home space but don’t have a strong feel for design? Many of us have been spending a little too much time at home lately, and so today we’re talking with interior decorator extraordinaire Jazz Smollett about creating a home that brings you comfort and joy. We’ll be getting into: Some misconceptions everyday people have about home design Practical things that can be...

Death and grief…something we all experience, yet also a conversation many of us avoid. In the wake of uncertainty with COVID-19 and people potentially losing loved ones, it felt timely to have an honest and layered conversation about death. We spoke with our good friend Ashley about her personal experience grieving the loss of her mother, and her professional work as a nurse dealing with death and...

Coronavirus has complicated food shopping, and you may find that items are sold out, foods are overpriced, or that you have to spend a ridiculous amount of time on checkout lines. There are also the aggressive shoppers that want to race you for the last carton of eggs (if this sounds really specific, it’s because it legit happened to me yesterday). Usually we make a supermarket run every week to g...

We have a hotline yall! We’ve been thinking of creative ways to connect with y’all during this time and decided to open up a Food Heaven phone line!! (I mean why didn’t we think of this sooner?) So here’s how it works:⠀ ⠀ 1.) Call us at (833) 366-3486⠀ 2.) Leave a VM with your question ⠀ 3.) Your VM will be featured as a q&a episode (we will be including your audio, so don’t share any info you...

These past few weeks have been quite the ride, amirite? Many of us went from having a solid routine to now being at home with our lives in disarray. We recorded a special episode for you  that covers how to stay nourished in times of chaos.    Here’s what we cover in today’s episode:   -The importance of creating a routine if you’re spending your days indoors  -How to be efficient & creative w...

How do you figure out what nutrition information to trust? Today's episode is timely in lieu of the madness going on with COVID-19. We've seen all types of health recc's suggesting that if you do xyz, you'll have stronger protection against the virus. xyz has ranged from using essential oils to eating only fresh fruits and vegetables to prevent infection. Putting out this information can result in...

How do you figure out how much water your body needs? We’re always being told 8 cups a day is the golden rule for hydration, but does that apply to everyone? Today we’re digging a little deeper with Whitley Atkins, who conducts research in thermoregulation and hydration. We’ll be covering:   -Whitleys very simple (and scientific) strategy for determining your hydration needs -The signs and symptom...

Your day starts getting out of control—you realize you slept through your alarm and next thing you know you’re stress eating, grabbing whatever snacks are closest to you, eating them almost mindlessly. Sound familiar? Yep, we’ve all been there. Today, we’ll be talking about:  -One of the most common triggers of stress eating -How to create a coping toolbox that helps you reach for things other tha...

What are some foods that you keep out of the house because you’re afraid to overeat them? Trigger foods are foods that you consider off-limits because you completely give in when those foods are around. These pleasure foods are usually not pears and broccoli. They tend to take the form of chocolate, doughnuts, chips, and cookies. Today we’re talking with our dietitian friend Hadis Ghoghaie about w...

The most visible voices in the Health At Every Size / Intuitive Eating movement are white and thin. Ironic and frustrating since this movement was created to promote size inclusivity, as well as race, sexuality, disability, and gender inclusivity. Today we’re talking with fat positive dietitian Veronica Garnett about fatphobia within the field of nutrition, honoring culture through food, and how w...

Do you ever feel like you are your own worst critic? Today on the podcast we are talking all about cultivating self compassion and, most importantly, self worth with licensed clinical psychologist, Adia Gooden. Adia also writes, speaks, and conducts trainings on the topics of Black women and mental health, cultural competence, unconditional self-worth, and imposter syndrome. This episode really hi...

If we had a dollar for everyone who asked how to treat their “hormonal imbalance”, we’d be rich. The truth is, there’s a lot of confusion about what hormone balance really means. Our guest today is THE women’s hormone guru, and she’s here to set the record straight.  Melissa Groves, aka @the.hormone.dietitian is an integrative registered dietitian, specializing in women's health and hormone issues...

Do you exercise a lot but find that you are always exhausted, injured or getting sick? Has your menstrual cycle stopped coming regularly?  If so, you may be undereating and overtraining. This week’s episode is for all of you fitness enthusiasts and self described “clean” eaters who feel like something isn’t quite right. Our guest, Laura Schoenfeld, is a Registered Dietitian and women's health expe...