Feed That Nation

When people find out that I study nutrition, I get hit up for advice everywhere from the dentist office to the dance floor. And that's awesome! I love having conversations with curious people. The most common question I get asked is usually along the lines of "I want to be healthy. Where do I start?" 

In this episode, I talk about what I've learned about getting started with making positive lifestyle change, discuss the steps to success, and talk about what people REALLY want to know when they're asking "What should I eat?" 

Follow me! 

Instagram: @feedthatnation

Blog: feedthatnation.com

Music: "Delight", by Dee-Yan Key.

Food is expensive! So I visited 7 grocery stories in the Twin Cities to answer the question: Where can I buy the cheapest groceries? Join me as I talk about my adventures, my findings, and some of the reasons people shop at the stores they do. 

The stores I mention:

Walmart, Aldi, Target, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, HyVee, and Cub Foods

My "grocery list"

1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes, 1 pound organic baby carrots, 1 bag russet potatoes, 1 pound dry lentils, 1 box mac and cheese, 1 loaf "oatnut" bread, 1 package oreos, 1 roll paper towels, 1/2 gallon 1% milk, and 12oz sliced sharp cheddar cheese. 

Find me! 

My instagram: @feedthatnation

My blog: feedthatnation.com

My theme song: Delight, by Dee Yan Key. 

A vlog-style podcast about my summer job: Food Operations Lead and Nutrition Specialist with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. (Can it be a vlog if there's no video???). The six weeks I spent traveling, working, laughing, and crying with the same 200 people truly changed my life for the better, and I'm so happy to be able to reflect on it as I return to real life. 

The Madison Scouts in action:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0bFxe-DKWg&t=2s 

The Madison Scouts website: madisonscouts.org

My Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation/

My website: feedthatnation.com

My theme music: "Delight", Dee-Yan Key. 

Putting this personal experience of mine into a podcast is one of the most vulnerable things that I've ever done. I didn't tell hardly anyone in my life about being nominated for commencement speaker because I was afraid of the shame of having to admit that I was not chosen. But knowing now that my self-worth is NOT defined by this or any other experiences in my life is powerful! The struggle to prove that you are "good enough" is a struggle I see in so many of my friends and peers, and I want to break the cycle! I recorded this episode back in May, and I'm almost laughing at how much change I hear in myself now compared to myself only a month ago! 

Follow me: @feedthatnation, feedthatnation.com/podcast/

Music: "Delight", Dee-Yan Key. "Good-Bye", Dee-Yan Key. 

Part two of our episode all about managing chronic illness as a young adult. Shauna, Analisa, Rose, and I continued our discussion about chronic illness. Featuring discussion (and lots of laughs) as we talk about what it's like to tell people we have a chronic illness, not wanting to be the "spokesperson" for our disease, well-meaning but ignorant strangers giving advice, navigating family, holidays, significant others, commiserating about our shared "near-death" experiences (we're so dramatic!), and our advice for other young adults facing our illnesses: seek out support when you need it, claim EVERY aspect of who you are, and don't forget to laugh at yourself once in a while. 

Featured chronic conditions: Type I Diabetes, Meniere's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). If you are wanting more information about these conditions or any others, we encourage you to do research! Google will turn up a lot of reliable sources (think .org, .gov, and .edu!).  

Shauna's Blog:  https://aboveallthe.wordpress.com/ 

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Music: "Delight", Dee Yan-Kee

Part one of two of an awesome (count how many times I say "awesome" in these episodes; I was so pumped!) discussion about managing chronic illness as a young adult . Featuring three of my friends, Rose, Analisa, and Shauna, who each have their own experiences navigating the ups, and especially the downs of chronic illness and disease. Part one features an introduction to each of our chronic conditions and diagnosis stories, use of diet to manage symptoms, comparing "good" and "bad" days, how chronic conditions can affect mental and social health, feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame, advocating for yourself, and wanting to feel normal. This episode is continued in "Managing Chronic Illness as a Young Adult, Part 2". 

Featured chronic conditions: Type I Diabetes, Meniere's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). If you are wanting more information about these conditions or any others, we encourage you to do research! Google will turn up a lot of reliable sources (think .org, .gov, and .edu!). 

Shauna's Blog:  https://aboveallthe.wordpress.com/ 

Follow me @feedthatnation and feedthatnation.com

Music: "Delight", Dee Yan-Kee

I made a podcast! Let's talk about it! 

Deciding to create a podcast for my senior honors project wasn't the easiest thing I've ever done, but it's been one of the most exciting and challenging experiences of my college career! I've gained so much confidence in my public speaking skills, along with a lot of technical knowledge about audio production and editing. There have been so many learning opportunities (mistakes!!) that have made me a better interviewer and producer along the way. 

Season Two is in production and I am so excited to continue learn more about the world around me. Podcasting allows me to have amazing conversations and learn so many new things! 

Please leave me a review and a 5-star rating on iTunes, if that's where you listen. When the tracking software knows that people are listening and like my podcast, they are more likely to recommend it to new listeners!  

Stay tuned! The first episode of Season Two will premiere on June 3rd! 

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Music: "Delight", Dee Yan-Key

The second of two episodes discussing food literacy in the context of community gardening, ecology projects and...BEES? Featuring a fantastic discussion about bees on a college campus, the intersection between ecology and food literacy, the role higher-ed has to play in supporting environmentally-friendly projects, and how taking one small step at a time gets you one step closer to your goals. Featuring St. Kate's Biology Lab Manager, Chris Palahniuk, and St. Kate's biology senior and bee enthusiast, Marie Olson. 

Our Amazing Organizations! 

St. Kate's Biology

St. Kate's Bio Club

Marie! 

St. Kate's Community Garden

Feed That Nation 

Instagram

Website

Music: "Delight", Dee Yan-Key 

The first of two episodes discussing food literacy in the context of community gardening and agriculture projects, including talk about engaging gardeners of all ages, gardening as an educational and community-centering tool, gardening as a way to alleviate food insecurity, and links between agriculture, ecology, and spirituality. Featuring Co-director of Young Adult Spirituality with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Jennifer Tacheny. 

Our Organizations!

Celeste's Dream Community Garden 

St. Kate's Community Garden

Other Great Organizations! 

Land Stewardship Project

Appetite for Change

Gardening Matters

Feed That Nation 

Instagram

Website

Music: "Delight", Dee Yan-Key 

Episode 3B: The second episode of two discussing the topic of food insecurity in university students, featuring an exploration of one student's first-hand experiences with food insecurity while pursuing his degree. Featuring UMN senior undergraduate student, Dakota Noel. 

More about UMN's Nutritious U Food Pantry: https://boynton.umn.edu/food-pantry

More about the St. Kate's Food Shelf: [email protected]

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Music: "Delight", Dee Yan-Key