Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven

Did you know that it’s normal to crave carbs during your period? In today’s episode, we chat with women's health Dietitian Valerie Agyeman of Flourish Heights about all things menstruation. Tune in to learn if you should eat different things during the various phases of your cycle, dealing with menstruation fatigue and common period myths + facts.   In This Episode We’ll Cover: How menstruation im...

If you’ve been struggling with constipation and nothing has been working, then this is the episode for you. Constipation is incredibly uncomfortable and may be an indication that there are issues with your digestive tract. We got a better understanding of what may be happening in the body and treatment options with GI expert Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN. Tamara is New York City-based register...

As bodies go through changes, it’s normal to size out of clothing. However, this can be incredibly triggering for people who have an emotional attachment to their clothing or maybe spent a lot of money on items they love. Getting rid of clothing that used to fit into is hard and today we’re talking all about it with Alissa Rumsey, registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and foo...

Many of us have lost touch with what personal style even means these past couple of years. Sweats and pajamas have become the norm and wearing stylish clothes has been a struggle to say the least. Today we’re talking with Dacy Gillespie, a personal stylist who intuitively guides her clients to discover what they feel best in. She helps people let go of the external messages they’ve been given abou...

Have you been seeing a lot of people talk about their capsule wardrobe recently? For those not familiar, a capsule wardrobe is a collection of clothing that is composed of interchangeable items only, to maximize the number of outfits you can wear. I (Jess) have been obsessed with this concept for YEARS and have been searching for the right guest to dive in. Welp, we’ve found her! ​​Our podcast gue...

Do you get the tingles?? If you are an ASMR fanatic like me (Jess), you know exactly what I’m talking about. Did you know that ASMR is the 3rd most popular search of ALL time on YouTube? In today’s episode, we chat with an ASMRtist (get it? ASMR + artist = ASMArtist *slaps knee*) about how this all started and WTF is going on for people when they experience ASMR. Join us as we chat all things ASMR...

Whenever you see a book or popular documentary on minimalism, there is usually a white face behind it. Minimalism has almost become synonymous with whiteness (literally and figuratively) in our culture. Today we talk with Christine Platt the @afrominimalist about how to reclaim minimalism in the Black community and ultimately live more with less. Christine’s most recent book, The Afrominimalist’s...

It seems like ads for supplements are everywhere these days. I’m sure you’ve been wondering if the supplements are helpful…or more of a hoax? Many of our clients come to us with a long list of supplements they are taking. Most aren’t even sure whether or not they are doing anything. Tune in to the podcast this week for our evidence-based thoughts!   In This Episode We’ll Cover: Do You Need a Suppl...

INTERESTING FACT: I got a new construction loan to build @jewelcrestjoshua with absolutely NO money down (not even closing costs). While being able to take on a project like this does require an incredible about of privilege (good credit, having a decent proof of income, being able to spend countless hours navigating the system, cash reserves for permits, etc), I would have never realized that som...

Something as routine as looking in the mirror can feel very uncomfortable when struggling with body acceptance. In a world that encourages people to be consumed by appearance, it can be hard to figure out where to even begin when it comes to feeling at peace in your own body. Today we’re talking about what happens when you don’t like what you see in the mirror with Alissa Rumsey, registered dietit...

Today we’re re-airing one of our favorite episodes with Cal Newport and we’re SO EXCITED because his book totally changed our relationship to social media. Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting­ edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on our culture. Newport is the author of six books, including...

Sleep continues to be an issue for many of us so we’re re-airing one of our most popular episodes with psychologist Justin Gibson who is trained CBTI (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia). A lot of us already had issues getting quality sleep before and with COVID it all went out the window. We’ll be discussing practical ways to improve sleep quality.     In This Episode We’ll Cover: What Cog...

Today we’re re-airing our conversation 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...

Bloating. Everybody has it. But it makes some people more uncomfortable than others. First, we are here to tell you that bloating is 100% normal and part of the complex digestion process. But if you are feeling like your bloating is excessive and causing distress, we want to provide some information and tools to help. In today’s episode, we speak with the queen of digestion, Tamara Duker Freuman,...

Have you been planning for healthcare in retirement? (Whoops we haven’t either 😬) Today’s episode was a complete eye-opener because we didn't realize that the government doesn't exactly have our back when it comes to healthcare later in life. Learn the difference between Medicaid and medicare + what you can do to optimize the system when you need it.   In This Episode We’ll Cover:   The differenc...

Juneteenth is upon us. For those who aren’t familiar with the history, Juneteenth is a holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. On today’s podcast episode, we chat with James Beard Award-nominated food writer, master home cook, and producer, Nicole A. Taylor about all things Juneteenth and her upcoming cookbook, Watermelon and Redbirds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Bl...

Have you ever felt like homeownership wasn’t attainable for you? We did too….until we learned about some of the programs to help make home buying a possibility for first-time homebuyers. In today’s episode, we chat with Matthew Garland (@mgthemortgageguy), licensed mortgage broker and Division Manager at United Northern Mortgage Bankers. This is a goodie so make sure to tune in!   In This Episode...

You've probably heard somewhere that you should have 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Well, as it turns out, there’s no scientific research to back up this number. In today’s podcast episode, learn how to figure out how much water you should be getting and other ways to stay hydrated this summer.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: How water helps retain moisture in the body, including in hair and sk...

So many people talk about feeling depressed, but what exactly is depression? Today we’re expanding on the clinical definitions for depression, what some of the signs are that you’re depressed and ways to support loved ones with depression. Joining us is Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett, national award-winning psychologist, professor and leading expert on anxiety disorders among Black Americans.    In This...

What should you do when your partner makes negative comments about your weight or food choices? Some people might say “dump them” but this may not be helpful for someone who wants to find ways to make the relationship work. Today we’re talking through this with Ragen Chastain, a speaker, writer, trained researcher, Certified Health Coach, and thought leader in Weight Science, Weight Stigma, and th...

Have you struggled with how to support someone who is grieving? We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been in incredibly awkward situations or said the wrong thing in an effort to be helpful. Today we’re talking about grief and loss with Rachel Wilkerson Miller, the author of The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People.    In This Episode We’ll Cover:   How to recognize wh...

Did you know that periods are a vital sign? They tell us so much about what is happening in the body and can be used as an indicator for underlying conditions like endometriosis or fibroids. Today we’re diving deep into menstrual cycles with fertility physician Dr. Obehi Asemota. Dr. Asemota will be covering what happens during a normal menstrual cycle, the long term effects of birth control, what...

Wondering if you need to eat plant-based in order to be healthy? (Hint: the answer is no). In today’s episode we dive into the rise of plant-based eating in the US and why so many people are flocking to this style of eating. If you are a plant-based eater (or plan to become one) we discuss how you can make sure to incorporate a wide variety of nutrients in order to meet your dietary needs.    In T...

Is it possible to have TOO many friends? (Hint: yes it is.) Today on the podcast, we chat with author Rachel Wilckerson Miller about how to be a good friend to yourself and others. Rachel is the perfect person to talk to about this because she wrote a whole book on this topic (The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People…order it NOW). Today we deep dive into all things frie...

Our relationship to money has been so weird and complicated throughout the years, but we’re now in a place where we see money as a facilitator for living life on our terms. In talking about all aspects of wellness, money is an important part of the conversation. Specifically on how to build assets and wealth, especially when you don’t come from money. Today on the podcast we talk about how we mana...