Staying Ageless

Hey girl hey, this week I’m sharing a recap clip of my Clubhouse talk “The State of the Black Diet” with you in case you missed it. The panelists included myself, Chaseedaw Giles, Dr. Milton Mills, Dr. Columbus Batiste, and Dr. Eric Walsh. -Xo Raw Girl Get comfy, call up your friends, and learn: The history of the Black diet in America What slave food is The importance of nutrigenomics  The danger...

Chile, this week we are talking about how to achieve peak performance. Tune in to this episode to discover ten simple things you can do to ensure that you are living optimally, why emotional and mental wellness are key in long term health, and the reasons you should engage in regular detoxification.  In this show I will chat about some ways to boost your overall performance and wellness. Later, I...

Hey lady, this week we are talking about how to maintain healthy teeth and gums holistically. Tune in to this episode to discover what oral care items you should stop using, why fillings are dangerous, and what foods cause harmful damage to our teeth.  In this show I will chat about some things lurking in your diet that may lead to unhealthier teeth and gums. Later, I will speak to Nadine Artemis,...

Hey girl hey, this week we are talking about how to master life stages to live your best life. Tune in to this episode to discover what vitamins and minerals you need during each life stage, why we need to consider nutrient absorption, and what nutrients your body produces less of as you move into your 50+ years.  In this show I will go into the importance of nutrition for life cycles, especially...

Hey lady, this week we are talking about how to naturally enhance your endocannabinoid system. Tune in to this episode to discover what cannabinoids are, the difference between phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids, and what plant-sources contain endocannabinoid-enhancing fatty acids.  In this show I will go into the background on the endocannabinoid system and provide you with some foods and nut...

Hey girl hey, this week we are talking about postpartum preparation and yoni steaming. Tune in to this episode to discover what you should be eating postpartum, some additional alternative health treatments that will support your recovery, and why you should include supplements during this time.  In this show I will go into what you might experience postpartum, tips to help prepare for postpartum...

Chile, this week we are talking about how to strengthen your core and get fit quick. Tune in to this episode to discover how exercise improves overall brain function and keeps you looking younger, the ways that the core helps with daily movements, and why Pilates is so great for strengthening the core.  In this show I will go into the research behind the benefits of exercise, what the core is, and...

Hey girl hey, this week we are talking about how to lengthen your telomeres and slow aging. Tune in to this episode to discover why you should steer clear of processed foods and GMO’s, what human growth hormone is and its relationship to aging, and how to increase your intake of polyphenols.  In this show I will go into why you need to remember the acronym F.I.A.A, some research behind specific to...

In this show I will go into how we can work on improving current inequalities within the healthcare system, some background on healthcare coverage, and how to advocate for ourselves within healthcare settings. Later, I will speak to Trudi Lebron, a business and leadership coach who founded the Equity-Centered Coaching Collective, to gain more insight. -Xo Raw Girl Get ready to take some notes, cal...

Lady, this week we are talking about fonio, an African superfood. Tune in to this episode to discover what fonio is, how long it has been cultivated in Africa, and what nutritional properties make it a superfood.   In this show I will go into the background on fonio, its nutritional profile, and some ways to incorporate it in your diet. Later, I will speak to Pierre Thiam, a chef specializing in W...

Chile, this week we are sharing some clips from each episode of season three, which has been filled with amazing guests! If you’ve missed an episode, or just want to absorb the juicy content of an episode again, take some time to go on back to listen and catch up !  We look forward to chatting again with even more wonderful guests on March 27th, 2021. Here are this season’s guests that graced us w...

Hey girl hey, this week we are talking about how to prioritize self-care. Tune in to this episode to discover how I define “self-care,” why you should get rid of processed foods, and how to create and maintain healthy habits.  In this show I will go into my acronym “take your MEDSS,” and the research behind the benefits of mindfulness, exercise, diet, supplements and sleep. Later, I will speak to...

Hey lady hey, this week we are talking about how to heal PCOS and increase female fertility from a Chinese Medicine perspective. Tune in to this episode to discover the association between hormone imbalance and PCOS, how PCOS can cause infertility, and why insulin resistance is common with PCOS.  In this show I will go into the research behind what causes PCOS, what PCOS is, and the signs and symp...

Chile, this week we are talking about slave food and how racism affects longevity. Tune in to this episode to discover the types of stressors we commonly face, what happens to the body in a stressed state, and the results of chronic stress.  In this show I will go into racism and health, how the two intertwine and affect African Americans in particular, and the toll of stress. Later, I will speak...

Hey girl hey, this week we are talking about metaphysical colon hydrotherapy and the benefits of boosting the lymphatic system. Tune in to this episode to discover how to ensure that your lymphatic system is draining daily, who might benefit from a colonic or lymphatic drainage massage, and the importance of listening to our bodies.  In this show I will go into the function of the lymphatic system...

Lady, this week we are talking about how to optimize your diet and mood using genetic testing. Tune in to this episode to discover why prescription drugs don’t always solve the root cause of your problem, how to harness the power of food to change your genes, and some go-to tips for optimal health and wellness.  In this show I will go into how food can turn certain genes on or off, what nutrigenom...

Hey girl hey, this week we are talking about how to build muscle and strength on a plant-based diet. Tune in to this episode to discover how to use intermittent fasting, why you should increase your caloric intake when training, and how to increase your mobility as you age.  In this show I will go into metabolic efficiency and metabolic typing, why calorie restriction is not effective for weight l...

Hey lady hey, this week we are talking about Ayurveda 101: Understanding kapha. Tune in to this episode to discover the best ways to move toward transformation as a kapha dosha, what happens mentally and within the body when kapha is imbalanced, and how to find balance with your weight loss or weight gain.  In this show I will go into what Ayurveda is, how understanding your dosha can help you sta...

Lady, this week we are talking about Ayurveda 101: Understanding vata. Tune in to this episode to discover how your dosha affects your menstrual cycle, why regular meals are important for the vata dosha, and how simple lifestyle and food changes that follow Ayurvedic principles can help you heal.  In this show I will go into what Ayurveda is, how understanding your dosha can help you stay balanced...

In this show I will go into what Ayurveda is, how understanding your dosha can help you stay balanced, and will give you some background on the pitta dosha. Later, I will speak to Acharya Shunya, who is a globally-recognized Ayurveda healer, scholar, best-selling author and teacher of an alchemically alive, spiritually and psychologically rooted ‘awakening health model’ of Ayurveda, to gain more i...

Lady, this week we are talking about surviving COVID-19 and what you need to know about vaccines. Tune in to this episode to discover what an mRNA vaccine is and how it differs from other vaccines, what it means when companies say a vaccine has a certain percent of effectiveness, and what we need to know about the companies that are producing the coronavirus vaccination.  In this show I will go in...

Hey lady, this week we are talking about how minding your gut can improve your emotional balance. Tune in to this episode to discover how to know when we need antibiotics, why holistic medicine matters, and what leaky gut syndrome really is.   In this show I will go into the research behind the relationship between mental health issues and digestive issues, what the enteric nervous system  is, and...

Chile, this week we are talking more about how to improve your digestive wellness. Tune in to this episode to discover the difference between food allergies and food sensitivities, the four main foods that people are sensitive to, and what exorphins are.  In this show I will go into facts that you may not know about the digestive system and signs that you need to pay more attention to your gut hea...

Chile, this week we are talking about how to improve your digestive wellness. Tune in to this episode to discover how you can include prebiotic and cultured/fermented foods in your diet, what foods to avoid that damage the microbiome, and how the gut affects our health when it is functioning improperly.  In this show I will go into what the gut is made up of and its basic function, and will give y...

Chile, this week we are sharing some clips from each episode of season two, which has been filled with amazing guests! If you’ve missed an episode, or just want to absorb the juicy content of an episode again, take some time to go on back to listen and catch up !  We look forward to chatting again with even more wonderful guests on November 21st, 2020. Here are this season’s guests that graced us...