Hope & Wellness 's Podcast

Cardiologist and clinical researcher Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley, from NIH and NHBLI ,discusses her groundbreaking research that links zip codes and neighborhood deprivation index to obesity. Her current research focuses on physical activity in Wards 5,6,7, and 8 and how fitness technology can impact and increase physical activity levels. Dr.Powell-Wiley also discusses new guidelines for dietary cholesterol intake( think eggs and shellfish) and the importance of risk factors in the management of elevated LDL-cholesterol levels.

J. Danee Seargent joins us to discuss and share her inspirational story of living with bipolar disorder. Beginning in elementary school, this young lady has faced challenges that never stopped her from continuing her goal of becoming a social worker with a special interest in mental health. J. Danee is an example of an empowered patient that advocates for herself and builds a network of health care practitioners, friends and family to Stop the Stigma and start the healing.

Personal fitness trainer Adrian Lincoln has been involved in sports and fitness from a very young age. As a former member of swimming and basketball teams, Adrian the Trainer now helps local people achieve their personal fitness goals. He joins us to discuss the importance and benefits of exercise and why a personalized trainer should design an exercise program tailored to you the client.

Finally ready to take charge of your health? .Dr. Dae Jones joins us to discuss the benefits of a plant based diet and how you can prevent and reverse certain conditions and diseases like prediabetes , early stage Type 2 diabetes and hypertension. As a naturopathic physician, Dr Dae empowers patients to control their palates , lower stress levels and increase activity.Her latest book, Eat More Plants, is for everyone from meat lovers to vegans and serves up simple recipes for big flavors.

May is Mental Health Month. With advances in clinical and biochemical research, research scientists and health care professionals are learning more about the genetic and molecular origins and structural locations in the brain for conditions such as depression , ADHD and schizophrenia, Dr. Joshua Sussal , a practicing psychiatrist in Prince George's and Montgomery County Md, joins us to discuss the management and new treatments available for persons living with behavioral health challenges.#NoShame

Foods Good for You and To You are the building blocks necessary for health and wellness. This week, Chef Brazil Murphy joins us to discuss preparing local foods for every day meals and special occasions. An executive chef at Georgetown Law school and the owner of Spyce Catering , Chef Murphy will offer home chefs recommendations on preparing special meals for those special people in your life.

This week we speak with two passionate entrepreneurs who are focused on health, hope and wellness. Tambra Raye Stevenson is the founder of NativSol kitchen and the 2014 National Geographic Traveler of the Year and 2014 Nutrition Hero by Food and Nutrition Magazine. Tambra joins us this week to discuss her global travels, food and nutrition justice and the importance of heritage foods.

Jonese Holloway of JohnnieBoi fitness is a mom and entrepreneur who lives by the motto-Lose Longer, Live Stronger. Jonese is a fitnessnista now on the love side of the exercise equation who helps her clients gain muscle and strength and turn imperfections into benefits.

Join us as we discuss small changes you can make to increase flavors and nutrition in your daily meals. Experiment in the kitchen and add new spices and farm fresh foods to your meals with tips from Chef Herbert Holden, chef and nutrition educator, who is on his own personal wellness journey