Join us for this insightful conversation with Dr. Siebecker. Where we discussed gut health, diseases, and the role food plays in reversing different conditions.

Dr. Siebecker has worked in the nutritional field since 1988 and is a 2005 graduate of The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters in Oriental Medicine. She was the co-founder and former medical director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM Clinic,.

To learn more about her work, visit here: https://www.siboinfo.com/

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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

On this episode, we will be discussing prioritizing prevention to improve health in communities with Dr. Parekh. We dived into the role of food, policies and efforts to tackle food insecurity and much more.

Dr. Anand Parekh is the Chief Medical Advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center, providing expertise on public health, and certified internist and public health leader, he has shaped national initiatives on chronic disease prevention, health equity, and public health preparedness. Previously, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS, receiving the Surgeon General’s Outstanding Service Award. An author and professor, Dr. Parekh champions prevention-focused policymaking to improve health outcomes across America.

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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Join us to learn more about how Highmark Health is improving community health by tackling food insecurity with Nebeyou Abebe.

 Nebeyou Abebe is the Senior Vice President of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) at Highmark Health, a $27 billion national health organization. With nearly 20 years of experience in SDoH, population health, and employee wellness, he leads initiatives to address non-clinical factors impacting health, such as housing, food insecurity, and transportation. Highmark Health, based in Pittsburgh, serves millions through its affiliated businesses and focuses on improving health outcomes by tackling both medical and non-medical drivers of poor health.

Previously, Abebe was the Global Vice President of Health and Well-being at Sodexo Group, where he led efforts impacting over 100 million consumers and 425,000 employees. He also worked on public health initiatives with the Louisiana Public Health Institute and directed national campaigns for the CDC to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma. Abebe holds a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, a Master’s in social and public policy from Georgetown University.

To learn more about Highmark Health visit their website here.

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The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Join us as we discuss nutrition and diabetes management with registered dietiticians: Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones (***Please note that this is for informational purposes only)

Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones. They are both nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. With over a decade of clinical experience, they have helped thousands of individuals improve their relationship with food and achieve better health outcomes. Wendy and Jessica are the co-founders of Diabetes Digital, an innovative telehealth platform designed to empower individuals to manage and prevent diabetes through 1:1 virtual nutrition counseling. Through their previous work with Food Heaven, Wendy and Jess have made a lasting impact on nutrition and wellness, promoting healthier relationships with food and inclusive health education. 

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The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Join us as we learn more about how the Food Is Medicine Coalition is tapping into the power of food to help manage diseases and support the sick in communities with our special guest today.

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The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

In this episode, we dive into nutrition and disease prevention helping people develop a greater appreciation for the concept of food as medicine.

Dr. Allison Collins is a pediatrician, certified culinary medicine specialist, and board-certified lifestyle medicine specialist who focuses on helping children, teens, and families prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases through lifestyle changes. As Director of Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, she developed the Cook for Health program and leads intensive lifestyle medicine programs for both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Collins regularly teaches plant-forward culinary medicine classes and conducts cooking demos for patients and healthcare providers. A Fulbright Scholar and American Nutrition Society Fellow, she is affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

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The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

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Does food influence your heart health? Can the right nutrition really make a difference in your overall well-being? And what's the role of your physician in helping you navigate the powerful connection between food and health?

Today, we’re diving deep into these questions and more with a renowned expert who's on a mission to transform how we think about medicine and nutrition—Dr. Stephen Devries. Dr. Devries is a preventive cardiologist, an Adjunct Associate Professor of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Executive Director of the Gaples Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing nutrition and lifestyle in medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Devries shares his insights on how food can be a powerful tool for heart health, the steps we can take to improve our well-being, and why integrating nutrition into clinical practice is essential for better healthcare. From teaching at Harvard to receiving White House recognition for his leadership, Dr. Devries is at the forefront of the "food as medicine" movement, and today he’s sharing his invaluable expertise with us.

Stay tuned for a compelling conversation that could change the way you approach your health, one bite at a time!

Website: https://www.gaplesinstitute.org/team/stephen-devries-md/

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The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Welcome to the Changemaker Podcast! This season, we’re diving deep into how the food we eat influences our health outcomes. We are bringing some of the most influential voices in the field—people who are leading the charge in creating healthier communities through the power of nutrition.

We’re thrilled to have Dr. Stephen Devries joining us this season! Dr. Devries is a preventive cardiologist and nutrition expert who’s been making a huge impact in how we integrate food into healthcare. He’s passionate about educating both patients and healthcare providers on the importance of nutrition.

Alongside Dr. Devries, we have Dr. Allison Collins, a pediatrician and culinary medicine specialist who’s dedicated to helping families improve their health through lifestyle changes. Her work focuses on empowering both kids and adults to make healthier choices every day.

Together with many more thought leaders and experts: from researchers, policy makers, innovators, food industry leaders working to boost community health through food education We’ll be exploring how food, lifestyle, and medicine intersect to transform lives. If you’re passionate about understanding how to make meaningful changes in your health—or you're just curious about how experts are using food as medicine—this season one you cannot afford to miss.

Starting the first Friday in October, a podcast, check back for new episodes every other Friday

So subscribe to this podcast and don’t forget to share with your friends as well. Be prepared to be inspired and informed by some of the most remarkable changemakers of our time!

This trailer reflects on the season of Changemakers that is ending and looks ahead to what the new season holds.

Special thanks to all our guests and to all of you listeners. You have all make this season a remarkable one.

If you have any suggestions, questions or guest recommendations, do not hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected]

Join us on this episode as we discuss how nature, food, and low-stress lifestyle impact not only mental health but overall health.

About Dr. John La Puma

With Leeza Gibbons and Joan Lunden, Dr. La Puma co-hosted the national cable weekly series “Health Corner” for Lifetime TV for five years and 120 episodes. He lectures widely on improving healthspan and longevity with food and nature, and currently stewards a regenerative certified organic farm in Santa Barbara, where he helps visitors and viewers experience gardens, nature and good food as a way of preventing and treating medical problems and creating well-being. 

The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.