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Pads or tampons? What about menstrual cups...period panties? Deciding which period product to use can be well... super annoying sometimes. But all in all, it comes down to preference. It could be cost, comfortability, sustainability, and health too. I invited my girl April to break down each period product and share the pros and cons to help guide you on your journey to choosing the right period product for you.  

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About April Davis:

A compelling speaker, creative consultant, visual artist and wordsmith, April Davis has been featured in magazines, on podcasts, and on stage, sharing her wisdom, humor and knowledge as the creator of The Vagina Blog and The Vagina Blog Podcast. Her passion and drive have created an entire community around female body health, as she empowers women and vagina owners to love themselves fully while focusing on bringing light to taboo topics that we just don't talk enough about, like sex and periods, along with self-love and positivity.

Connect with April:

Instagram: @thevaginablog

Website: www.thevaginablog.com

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I know it's a bit complicated when it comes to nutrition. There is SO much misinformation out there from social media to magazines, TV, and many other media outlets. I don't blame you, it can get very overwhelming and confusing. Today, I am debunking common nutrition myths I hear on the regular because you deserve the very best.  

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

Stay Connected:

Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

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Hey girl! PSA!!! Vagina rehab isn't just all kegels. And if you're doing kegels every day just for fun...please stop, with love. Today, I am chatting with one of my favorite people, Janelle Howell who is a pelvic physical therapist specializing in women's health. If you are a vagina owner, you need these gems, seriously. We are chatting about everything from painful sex to orgasms, constipation, pregnancy...and how they all have the potential to impact the strength of your pelvic floor and the other way around too. So listen up and share with a friend who needs this! 

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Janelle Howell:

Janelle Howell is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic floor muscle function. She treats in Chicago, IL, and enjoys helping women recover from traumatic birthing experiences, urinary incontinence, painful sex, and constipation. She received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of the Pacific in 2015 and then completed a women's health residency at Loyola University Medical Center, leading to her board certification in women's health physical therapy. She also enjoys preaching, traveling, baking, and teaching women how to achieve their happiest and healthiest selves.

Connect with Janelle:

Instagram: @vaginarehabdoctor

Stay Connected:

Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to [email protected]

Say hello! Email us at [email protected]

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

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Do you run on E before or during your period? This is a struggle I know all too well. Period fatigue is one of the most common PMS symptoms. You can certainly tackle it in most cases. It’s a complicated thing because it really comes down to the underlying reason for why you’re experiencing this in the first place. I am sharing tips to help you beat period fatigue and improve your sleep, mood and energy.

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

Stay Connected:

Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

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Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to [email protected]

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Burnout is no fun… at all. After what I went through last year, I was like nope. This will not happen to me again. I had to learn how to turn the switch off when necessary. I know I am not the only one out there who has experienced this before. If you are listening to today’s episode, chances are you've been burned out before, you are dealing with it now or you don’t want to get to that point and you need some real tools to help you out. I mean, burnout is not cute, and it definitely does no good for our bodies... and hormones too. It affects every area of our life and our well-being so I had to bring Crystal Joseph, one of the best mental health therapists I know, to tell us everything we need to know about preventing burnout so we can thrive. 

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Crystal Joseph:

Crystal Joseph, LCPC, LPC, ACS is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Psycho-Oncology, Racial Identity Formation, and Cultural Trauma in the Black community. She has 14 years of experience working with persons affected by mental health challenges, systemic barriers, and culturally traumatic experiences. Crystal is also the author of Conversation with A Clinician of Color: Likeness, Lucy & Lemonade, and Poundcake and Private Practice: 5 things I learned during my first year. She is an alumna of William & Mary (Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Black Studies) and received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC. 

Crystal is an active member of her community seeking to educate graduate students about the reality of private practice; speaking to parents about test-taking anxiety during high school PTA meetings; appearing as a seminar expert for national conferences, or advocating alongside celebrities during community mental health summits.

Connect with Crystal:

Website: www.psycyourmind.com

Instagram: @thereal_psycyourmind

Stay Connected:

Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to [email protected]

Say hello! Email us at [email protected]

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

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Hey ladies. I want to talk about the scale. Scale obsessions. Constantly weight checking...every day, multiple times a day. Is this you?! It has got to stop my friend. I know it’s not an easy thing to do, especially if this has always been a part of your daily routine. If you are allowing the number on the scale to dictate your life I am sharing 3 tips to help you let go of your scale obsession. Because girl, there is so much more to life than that number on the scale. It is not a measure of your worth, it does not define you, and there are so many ways to measure health progress and success.

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

Stay Connected:

Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to [email protected]

Say hello! Email us at [email protected]

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

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Sex drives are such a wonky thing in my opinion. Everything from your menstrual cycle to how much stress you’re under can cause a slight change - and a sudden change in your libido could also be a sign of an underlying medical issue in some cases. But what about certain "aphrodisiac" foods? Is that a thing? Do they have anything to do with libido? I brought my girl Cory to the show to tell us more about it.

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Cory Ruth:

Cory Ruth is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and women's health expert. Cory is the founder and principal of The Women's Dietitian, private practice and digital platform for women seeking nutrition support for hormone balance, fertility, digestion, and weight management. She specializes in conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, Hashimotos, and nutrition therapy for infertility, and assisted reproductive technology.

Cory is also the creator of the successful online programs Get Pregnant with PCOS and The PCOS Boss Academy- It is through these programs that she is able to help countless women on their journeys to weight loss and fertility with PCOS.

Connect with Cory:

Website: www.thewomensdietitian.com

Instagram: @thewomensdietitian

Tiktok: thewomensdietitian

Stay Connected:

Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to [email protected]

Say hello! Email us at [email protected]

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

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Probiotics have been getting real buzzy lately. I get tons of questions about probiotics on the regular. Here are a few - "Do I need a probiotic supplement?" "What brands are the best?" "Which foods should I be eating?" yep, and the list goes on. It can get very confusing I know so why don't you celebrate our last episode for season 1 with me and let's chat about everything you need to know about probiotics. I am breaking it down for you girl!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

Stay Connected:

Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at [email protected]

Say hello! Email us at [email protected]

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

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What was your first bra experience like?... Do you remember? I do!! Choosing the right bra size can be an absolute pain sometimes. Apparently, 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size?! Super crazy. I reached out to Bra expert and Founder of Bravolution, Laura Tempesta to break it down for us and clear up all the confusion. Get the tea on bra-sizing and why it matters for 'the girls' and your overall health too.

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Laura Tempesta:

Laura Tempesta is a sports bra expert, apparel innovator, inventor of multiple patented products, and the only person in North America with a Master’s degree in Lingerie Design. After receiving her BA in Anthropology from Stanford University, she began her career in business strategy. Realizing her true calling was in product creation, she later pursued apparel design and development. During her tenure as Sports Bra Innovation Director at Nike, she helped guide and develop sports bra innovation.

Laura serves as a consultant to the bra industry and is the Founder of Bravolution®, a consumer advocacy group and resource providing bra reviews and education. She is a TEDx speaker and has been featured as a bra expert in Vogue, Insider, and Better Homes & Gardens

Connect with Laura:

Website: www.bravolution.com

Instagram: @bravolution 

Facebook: @bravolution

Stay Connected:

Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at [email protected]

Say hello! Email us at [email protected]

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

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Your overall hygiene, sexual health practices, what you eat, and even certain exercises can impact the health of your vagina, but did you know your water intake can make a BIG difference too? When your body isn't properly hydrated, it can lead to vaginal dryness, itchiness, pain and so much more. I am sharing more about that, plus giving you practical tips to stay hydrated!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

Stay Connected:

Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at [email protected]

Say hello! Email us at [email protected]

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating + write a review! Thank you!