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Whether you're a mom, a future mom or know a mom, today's episode is one you'll be thanking us for! Look...I get it, being a mom and feeding kids is a serious job! And sometimes, it's frustrating and even daunting. You may be thinking to yourself, "how can I keep my kids nourished all the time?!" "What are key nutrients I should be concerned about?" "am I feeding my little enough?"... My friend Chacha, who is also a child nutrition expert is here today to share her top tips on how you can keeping your littles healthy and nourished! And even if you're not a mom, you'll want to share it with a mom-friend of yours or save the tips for later when you need it. LISTEN UP!

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 Alicia "Chacha" Miller:

Alicia “Chacha” Miller is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in maternal and pediatric nutrition, general wellness, and chronic disease prevention. As the Founder of The Cardamom Nutrition and mom of two, she is passionate about feeding littles and making sure they are getting exposure to all the nutrition they need, right from the start. Chacha collaborates with her clients to design a unique intervention informed by science to meet their specific needs and that works seamlessly into their current lifestyle. She has a plant-forward food philosophy that emphasizes optimizing nutritional status using whole foods and by eating more plants, but she also believes that balance is key. She is a military wife and mom to two beautiful littles, has two dogs and her favorite food are tacos. 

Connect with Chacha:

Websites: www.thecardamomnutrition.com

IG: @itsthecardamom

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Lactose-intolerant? have a dairy allergy? or just hate the taste of cow's milk? I feel you girl. Every time I turn my head there's always a new plant milk. And don't get me wrong, plant-based milks do really come in handy especially if you're cow's milk is just not your thing. There's oat milk...cashew milk...you name it, they've got it! And now, pistachio milk seems to be taking all the spotlight! But which plant-milk packs in the MOST nutrition?! Today, I am covering 5 plant milks and discussing everything from how it's made, the nutrition profile and how to simply enjoy it in your everyday routine. Grab a glass of something cozy and LISTEN UP! 

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's Flourish! BOOK 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching: 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

Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

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What's going on?! Colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adult women in their mid-30's and 40's. Why is nobody talking about it? In fact, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in women after breast and lung cancer. Last week the White House hosted their Cancer Moonshot Forum which covered key topics such as colorectal cancer screening, prevention, disparities, treatment, innovation and support. Following the forum, I attended a reception hosted by an organization called Fight Colorectal Cancer where I interviewed today's special guests, Dr. May and Candace, two phenomenal changemakers in the industry working tirelessly to keep Americans healthy. Together, we discussed the statistics, symptoms you should know about, nutrition & lifestyle tips you should consider and most importantly, how to advocate for yourself! You're going to love this episode. LISTEN UP!

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 Dr. Fola May

Dr. Fola May is a Gastroenterologist, Associate Professor of Medicine and a researcher in the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. May is also the Fight CRC board member and a co-leader of Stand Up To Cancer’s Colorectal Cancer Health Equity Dream Team, which is establishing and implementing comprehensive at-home stool-based colorectal cancer screenings in medically underserved communities around the country, including Los Angeles. 

About Candace Henley

Candace Henley, MPH is an advocate for colon cancer prevention and support. Candace was a single mother who was raising five children who lost her car and home while battling colon cancer. Her own battle and the devastation it left on her life and that of her children inspired her to create The Blue Hat Foundation. The organization is founded on unconditional support and compassion for people fighting colon cancer. Their mission is to provide education, information, and free screenings  for colon cancer in the minority and medically underserved communities.

Connect with Dr. May:

IG: @DrFolaMay

Website: https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/about/our-team/board/fola-may/

Connect with Candace Henley:

IG: @bluehats4colons

Website: https://www.thebluehatfoundation.org/home

More information and resources: https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/

Stay Connected:

Let's Flourish! BOOK your 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching session: 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

Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

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Happy International Women's Day!!! To celebrate, we are having an exclusive body talk episode. Over 90% of women are insecure about their bodies and appearance, leaving them vulnerable to developing eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and other body image struggles. Mainstream culture perpetuates impossible beauty standards and body ideals that leave a harmful imprint that can last a lifetime. Today, I am in conversation with Taylor, founder of size-inclusive swimwear company, Nomads. She shares her journey to becoming a plus-size model, how she finally  established a good relationship with her body, challenges in the beauty industry, why she started her brand and more. LISTEN UP! 

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 Taylor Long:

Taylor Long is an International Model, Designer, and Entrepreneur, and Size-Inclusivity Advocate based in Los Angeles, CA, and Atlanta, GA. She has modeled for major brands from Soma to Target. Working as a model in an industry that deems anything over a size 4 as "plus-sized" sparked her desire to become a size-inclusive advocate for women and men worldwide through fashion design and public speaking. Taylor is also the sole founder and designer of Nomads Swimwear, a destination-inspired brand that creates chic, size-inclusive swimwear and resortwear for sizes XS-5X. Since its launch in July of 2020, Nomads has been featured by Forbes, Instyle, and Harper's Bazaar and has truly become a breakout brand in the size-inclusivity swim space. Each of collection is inspired by a different destination with one-of-a-kind prints that are actual photographs snapped by Taylor during her travels.

Connect with Taylor:

Websites: www.nomadsswimwear.com

IG: @taylorpaigelong

Stay Connected:

Let's Flourish! BOOK your 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling session: 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

Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

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Vitamin supplements are incredibly popular all over the world. Some brands make pretty strong claims including quick weight loss, boosting hair growth, managing pms symptoms ...and balancing your vaginal pH?!?! Yeah, the list goes on. My girl, Kourtney K's new vaginal health gummy vitamins promise to balance your pH and support vaginal taste, odor, and vaginal freshness... but is it possible that a gummy can really do all of these things?! Find out on today's episode. I did a little digging and I'm sharing my perspective as a nutrition expert. LISTEN UP!

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's Flourish! BOOK 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching: 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

Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Follow us on social media:

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Facebook: @flourishheights

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Ladies, we are officially back! 2023 is all about the gut. Ya heard?! But on a serious note, why do we always have gut probs? Well, according to the American College of Gastroenterology, women are more likely to experience gut issues like chronic constipation compared to men. Women also experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at 2 to 6x times the rate that men do and women with IBS tend to have more trigger foods and worse symptoms than men with IBS. Most of us have heard the term “gut health,” but what does it really mean? Our special guest, Amanda Sauceda, also known as the “gut health nutritionist” is here to help us keep our gut in check all year long. LISTEN UP!!!

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 Amanda Sauceda:

Amanda Sauceda, also known as the “gut health nutritionist” on Insta, is the creator of The Mindful Gut™  which uses science and strategy to help people improve their gut health. As a Dietitian, she helps individuals address their gut health and other specific issues like irritable bowel syndrome, and food sensitivities and intolerances.

Connect with Amanda:

Websites: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60a546383a1f1d6eef6ae1ca

IG: @guthealth.nutritionist

Stay Connected:

Let's Flourish! BOOK your 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling session: 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

Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

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If you struggled with your weight this year or your appearance changed drastically or you’re just having some challenges around your relationship with food, this episode is for you. And, you are not alone. As we enter a new year, we are bombarded with “diet and wellness culture” messages that emphasize a focus on the need to “fix your body”. Developing a healthier body image takes time and effort, especially when we are surrounded by unrealistic body ideals. Be patient with yourself as you try to not only have more love and appreciation for your body but to realize you are more than just a body. Today, I am sharing 5 body image reminders as we end the year and a few tips on developing a healthier body image in the new year. 

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 flourish 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

Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

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Twitter: @flourishheights

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It's Diabetes Month! Today, I am diving into the topic of gestational diabetes with our special guest Ryann, also known as  "prenatal nutritionist" on IG. Every year, 2% to 10% of pregnancies in the United States are affected by gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy in women who don’t already have diabetes. In this episode, we are discussing risk factors, complications of this condition, and what to eat for better blood sugar management. Why is this SO important? Managing gestational diabetes will help you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. If you're looking to be pregnant one day or want to know more about this topic, listen up!

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 Ryann Kipping:

Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook, and master online nutrition educator. She is the founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, a virtual nutrition private practice, which focuses on helping those trying to conceive and pregnant navigate the era of online information overwhelm. The Prenatal Nutritionist mission is to ensure every soon to be mama is confident in their ability to properly nourish a growing baby through a realistic nutrition approach. To extend this mission further, Ryann founded The Prenatal Nutrition Library App, an online community for evidence-based nutrition information before and during pregnancy. You can find her daily content via @prenatalnutritionist on both Instagram and TikTok.

Connect with Ryann:

Websites: https://theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/

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

Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

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Millions of women take birth control for a number of reasons! From preventing pregnancy to managing certain medical conditions. There are known benefits of taking birth control, but there are also some downsides to know about (especially if you've been on the pill for a long period of time) which include possible vitamin absorption issues and nutritional deficiencies. Not all birth control is created equally, there are so many forms. Today, I am breaking it down so you can be better informed and reduce your risk for nutrient deficiencies. Listen up!

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 flourish 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

Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Follow us on social media:

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What do you know about the surrogacy and donor egg process?! At our women’s summit, we did our very first live podcast recording and it was incredible! It’s finally here and today, I am replaying the conversation I had with Debbie Villafana and Perla Piekutowski on our stage. With advances in medical technology, I think it’s important for women to have a basic understanding of the various paths to building families, even those that are “non-traditional”. We need to be informed and it doesn’t hurt to know what’s out there - whether it's something you would consider or not. Just because someone chooses to expand their family in a way that you don’t necessarily agree with - doesn’t mean that you should look at them differently. Being informed is vital. From defining surrogacy to discussing health risks, and benefits, to cost and regulations - we are not leaving anything out! Listen up ladies!

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 Debbie & Perla:

Debbie Villafana is a program director at Fairfax Egg Bank. With more than 22 years of experience within the industry, Debbie has an extensive background in directing the donor egg program, managing the egg donor process, and working directly with patients. Debbie is a well-respected leader in the industry.⁠

Connect with Debbie & Perla:

Websites: https://fairfaxsurrogacy.com/who-we-are/

https://www.fairfaxeggbank.com/about-us/why-fairfax-eggbank/

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

Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

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