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In today’s world, where everyone from influencers to well-meaning friends is dishing out dietary advice, navigating nutrition can feel like swimming through a storm. But fear not! We’re here to hand you a life preserver of real insight straight from a credentialed dietitian. By cutting through the noise, we offer a beacon of genuine nutrition wisdom. Ready to learn what really matters for your health? Dive in with us as we separate the signal from the noise!

Welcome to the High Blood Pressure Wellness Lifestyle Podcast, where your journey toward a healthier, more vibrant life takes center stage. I'm Donna Williams, your host and guide, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and passionate advocate for transforming lives through mindful, practical approaches to health.

Meet my very special guest, Patricia Kolesa, MS, RDN, a passionate registered dietitian and nutrition educator who brings a wealth of knowledge and a global perspective to the table. Patricia’s mission is to empower individuals to embrace a more inclusive and enjoyable approach to nutrition, fostering long-term health outcomes that are holistic and attainable.

Essential Thought Provoking Questions:

• What exactly is a registered dietitian and, what makes a registered dietitian different from other healthcare professionals?
• How do cultural differences in diet and lifestyle influence your approach to nutrition counseling?
• Can you share an example of a commonly misunderstood nutrition concept that you wish more people knew the truth about?
• In your view, how do societal trends, such as the rise of social media influencers, impact people's perceptions of healthy eating?
• What is a common piece of nutritional advice that you would advise people to question or think critically about?
• What is one surprising thing about your approach to nutrition that tends to catch your clients off guard?
• Given what we now know about nutrition myths, what are some of the things you would want the audience to take away from this episode?
• Can you recommend any resources, such as books, websites, or courses,

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Welcome to Holistic Health for Women of Color, the space where stress relief, mindset shifts, and natural healing meet real life. I’m Donna Williams, Certified Holistic Health Coach, wellness guide, and a woman who navigated high blood pressure and medication side effects by embracing culturally rooted, evidence-informed holistic living. Now I help women of color reclaim their health on their own terms, with compassion, clarity, and tools that fit your life.

In each episode, you’ll get:
- Simple, science-backed guidance on food, herbs, and lifestyle
- Culturally relevant practices and ancestral wisdom you can trust
- Stress and nervous system support you can use today
- Mindset strategies and habit tools that actually stick
- Real stories, practical steps, and resources to keep you moving forward

Your health, your way. Let’s nourish your body, protect your peace, and thrive, without perfection, pressure, or shame.

If this episode supported you, follow the show and leave a review. For recipes, herb guides, and coaching, visit holisticbphealth.com, short for “holistic blood pressure health” and connect with me on Instagram.

Food, herbs, breath, and boundaries: your everyday toolkit.

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