Since the beginning of the pandemic, depression, insomnia and other mental issues have increased by 60%! But what does that have to do with GUT HEALTH? Today on the pod, we’re talking with our return guest and internationally renowned microbiome expert, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum. Dr. G is the real deal, as his work has been cited over 38,000 times in the scientific literature. He is also credited with coining the term, microbiome. Recently, Dr. Ghannoum has immersed himself in the research related to COVID-19 and the GI tract, finding a significant correlation between mental health and your gut health. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Dr. Ghannoum got involved in the topic  The correlations between mental health and gut microbiome How to pick a probiotic that is right for you  Dr. Ghannoum’s recommendations to foster a healthy gut & MORE

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Today we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes! We talked with Sabrina Strings, an Asst. Professor of Sociology about the racial origins of fat phobia. Fearing the Black Body is her first book and it's a necessary read (especially for people working in healthcare!) She digs deep into the history of the white, thin ideal and how it's directly related to our society's disgust for black bodies. Do yourself a favor and get that book now! In the meantime, tune into the episode.

In This Episode We’ll Cover: The fascinating (and infuriating) origins of weight bias and the thin ideal – it goes further back than you think How this history affects our relationship to food and our bodies Why BMI is an arbitrary measure of overall health and mortality How racial bias in research is a problem and what to do about it My (Jess) most EMBARRASSING body-image related highschool secret (that I legit almost edited this out of the episode) & MORE!

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Do you sometimes wish that there could be an on and off switch for sleep? (*Raises hand*) Do you find it difficult to stay alert and productive throughout the day? (*Raises both hands*)  In this mini-sode, we discuss our pathways to better sleep, practical items to aid in a sustained slumber, and the art of winding down.

In This Episode We’ll Cover: Hacks for what to do when sleeping is difficult  How sleep is a form of self-compassion Items that we find helpful to get a full night of rest Tips and tricks on how to wind down How to identify if you’ve gotten a good sleep & MORE!

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Have ya’ll heard of @betches? It’s one of my FAVORITE accounts on IG. Today on the pod, we sit down with Betches co-founder & the co-host of the @dietstartstomorrow podcast Sami Sage. What started as a weight loss podcast turned into an intuitive eating and body image acceptance journey. We’re obsessed with the practicality (and humor) in each of their episodes. Today we talk to Sami about her food peace journey and what really made IE stick for her. It was so refreshing to hear about intuitive eating from the perspective of someone who is NOT a health professional. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover: How the podcast has evolved to focus on mental health and their relationship with their bodies Why Sami struggled to embrace intuitive eating at first, and the one thing that made it easier for her to go all in  How to live a life aligned with your values & MORE

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Bedtime hunger is real and many people end up feeling guilty about having a snack or meal right before bed. There are so many rules for when to stop eating and what to eat as the last meal of the day so what should you do when that hunger kicks in? We’re here to help.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Why blanket meal timing recommendations are not helpful

• How to identify potential causes for nighttime hunger

• The importance of balanced meals and breakfast in all of this

• Nighttime meal ideas that are gentle on the stomach

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What have you heard about MSG? There’s a lot of myths and stereotypes surrounding this flavor enhancer. Chances are, much of what you may have learned about MSG is wrong. Today on the podcast, we are dispelling myths and unveiling the toxic and racist history behind MSG. Our expert for this episode is none other than Kim Phạm (@kim_tpham) a self-proclaimed “internet weirdo” and co-founder of @Omsom, a proud + loud Asian food brand that makes it easy to cook restaurant-quality Asian dishes at home in under 30 minutes. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover: What inspired Kim and her sister to start Omsom What is MSG and how it’s made Kim’s personal connection to MSG What taste to expect from MSG and how to use it in cooking The historical context behind the anti MSG movement and how it’s rooted in xenophobia Some of the unexpected health benefits of MSG

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We are going there ya’ll! We’re talking all things sex today with Dr. Lindsey Brooks, sex therapist turned sex educator. Sexual empowerment is absolutely connected to wellness and provides a powerful way to connect deeper with ourselves. Tune in to learn more about building sexual self-knowledge and developing pleasure-positive mindsets. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• How sexual empowerment is connected to wellness

• What sex-negative mindsets are and how to overcome them

• Things that get in the way of sexual empowerment

• Ways to improve sexual communication + MORE!

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Do you think body acceptance has reached the black community? Today we’re talking with Tamara Melton, Registered Dietitian and co-founder of Diversify Dietetics on the topic of Black Beauty Standards, and how society influences how the self-worth of Black women. We talk about everything from hair texture to skin tone to flat tummy tea to juice cleanses, waist trainers and the infamous “snap back”.

 

In This Episode We’ll Cover: Body ideals and how society’s standards influences how we view ourselves  How the over sexualization of young black girls bodies negatively impacts body image Why the pressure to “snap back” is more damaging than we think Strategies for celebrating your here and now body & MORE  

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Today we are hanging out with one of our favorite food content creators, Nasim Lahbichi aka @lahbco! Born and raised in a Puerto Rican-Moroccan household in Brooklyn, Nasim believes in the power of nourishing our bodies and he aims to help others gain a sense of that power in the kitchen and at the table. Nasim’s work is so stunning and we’re always in awe when we come across his work and the powerful messaging behind it. 

 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Being intentional about creating an online community that reflects your values

• How Nasim feels about blowing tf up on social media

• The BTS of creating stunning food content

• The importance of accessibility and inclusivity in Nasim’s work

• How we’re feeling about the world opening back up + MORE! 

 

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Did you know our birthdays are one day apart? Jess' birthday was yesterday and Wendy’s is TODAY. Next week we’ll be in Joshua Tree celebrating together (and checking out the progress made on my @jewelcrestcottage new construction project). Today on the podcast we talk about our thoughts, fears and hopes about getting older. We didn’t think this episode would be as deep and reflective as it was, but we are here for it all! 

In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Wendy is feeling about turning 35, and how Jess feels about the big 3-8 Some fears we’ve had about aging into our 40s Things you wanna work towards in the next couple of years What we would say to 20 year old selves And how taking care of ourselves looks different now into our late 30s (a lot has changed)  

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