In this episode, host Rekaya Gibson discusses five popular movies and tv shows tagged with the keyword belly button on IMDb (Internet Movie Database). It includes fan favorite movies. Enjoy! #LoveThyNavel

Mentioned in This Episode:

TheMatrixFan314. (2012, July 5). The Matrix Getting Bugged Scene HD. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epNptdA4bFA

Sources:

Dawn, R. (2015, July 16). 'I Dream of Jeannie's' Barbara Eden recalls navel warfare over controversial costume. Today. https://www.today.com/popculture/i-dream-jeannie-star-barbara-eden-talks-about-her-show-t32626

IMBd contributors. (2021). Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "belly-button." IMDb.com. https://www.imdb.com/search/keyword/?keywords=belly-button&ref_=ttkw_kw_300

Wikipedia contributors. (2021, March 25). The Matrix. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Matrix&oldid=1014217347

In this episode, host Rekaya Gibson highlights Belly Button Beer made by 7 Cent Brewery in Australia.

Mentioned in This Episode:

7 Cent Brewery 

Untappd 

Sources:

Daley J. (2016, May 6). “Australians Make Beer Out of Belly Button Lint.” Smithsonian Magazine.  

Ryall, J. (2016, April 29). “Beer made from belly button fluff has a bit of the brewer in every glass.” Mashable. 

7 Cent Brewery. (2016, April 22). “Belly Button Beer.” 7cent.com. 

Untappd. Belly Button Beer. Retrieved February 5, 2021 from https://untappd.com/b/7-cent-brewery-belly-button-beer/1539122

In this episode, host Rekaya Gibson shares a list of belly button gift ideas. 

Mentioned in this episode:

TummyToys.com

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Peaceable Kingdom’s Button, Button, Belly Button Coloring Matching Game 

Belly Button Lint Brush by BackwoodsToys (Etsy)

Belly Button Lint Candle by ThingsAndStuffCubed (Esty)

HSP Belly Button Healing Kit 

In this episode, Rekaya discusses the NCAA rule that banned players from wearing their jerseys like crop tops. It made the change after Ohio State Ezekiel Elliot’s stellar performance in the 2014 college football season. The running back wore his jersey tucked under his pads, exposing his abdomen and belly button, to gain an advantage over defenders. Other male athletes who wore crop tops include Hershel Walker, Doug Flutie, and Johnny Musso.

Sources:

Johnson, G. (2015, March 6). Proposed ineligible downfield rule tabled by PROP. NCAA. http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/proposed-ineligible-downfield-rule-tabled-prop

McDermott, J. (2016). The Mysterious History of Male Crop Top in College Football. Mel Magazine. https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/the-mysterious-history-of-the-male-crop-top-in-college-football

Newport, K. (2015, May 8). NCAA Bans College Football Players from Wearing 'Crop Top' Jerseys During Games. Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2389751-ncaa-bans-college-football-players-from-wearing-crop-top-jerseys-during-games

In this episode, Rekaya chats with Jewelry Designer Melissa Tyler, owner of TummyToys US and the creator of snap lock belly jewelry. She shares her thoughts about whether a belly button piercing is appropriate for an innie or an outie. Tyler also discusses what types of metals and jewelry are best for belly buttons. She mentions belly button piercing risks. She gives tips on how to care for your belly button after getting a piercing. She answers the question: "When can I change my belly button jewelry." Tyler highlights all the fun items that TummyToys sell worldwide and explains how snap lock belly jewelry works. #LoveThyNavel

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In this episode, Rekaya chats with special guest Dr. Nneamaka "Amaka" Nwubah, Plastic Surgeon at Maxwell Aesthetics, about belly button surgery (umbilicoplasty). The doctor answers the question, "What is belly button surgery?" She also discusses: benefits of belly button surgery, belly button plastic surgery procedure; risks of belly button surgery; what recovery is like for belly button surgery; ho is an ideal candidate for belly button surgery; and the price range (cost) for belly button surgery. 

About Dr.  Dr. Nneamaka “Amaka” Nwubah

Follow Dr. Amaka on Instagram: @dr_amakamd

Maxwell Aesthetics, Nashville, Tennessee

In this episode, Rekaya discusses three locations that are considered the "Navel of the World" or the "Earth's belly button." They include Cusco (Cuzco, Kosko, or Qosqu), Peru; Baboquivari Peak Wilderness, Arizona; and Delphi, Greece. #LoveThyNavel

Sources:

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (October 11, 2016). “Cuzco.” Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Cuzco

Greek National Tourism Organisation. (2020). “Delphi.” VisitGreece.gr. http://www.visitgreece.gr/en/culture/archaeological_sites/delphi

Green, S. (May 13, 2018). “Facts About Baboquivari Peak Sacred Tohono O’odham Mountain in Arizona.” Liveabout.com. https://www.liveabout.com/facts-about-baboquivari-peak-755909

Longwell, L. (April 5, 2020). Traveling Back in Time on a Delphi Day Trip from Athens. The Travel Addicts.com. https://traveladdicts.net/delphi-day-trip-from-athens-greece/

Outdoorsy.com. (2020). “Baboquivari Peak Wilderness.” https://www.outdoorsy.com/guide/baboquivari-peak-wilderness

Schrodt, P. (November 14, 2018). “This Is the Cheapest and Most Scenic Retirement Destination Abroad Retirement.” Money.  https://money.com/this-is-the-cheapest-and-most-scenic-retirement-destination-abroad/

Smithsonian Magazine. (August 3, 2014). “Baboquivari Peak Wilderness: Scenic Desert, Rock Climbing, Splendid Vistas.” Smithsonianmag.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/baboquivari-peak-wilderness-180952519/

U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management. (2020). “Baboquivari Peak Wilderness.” https://www.blm.gov/visit/search-details/13339/2

Wikipedia contributors. (June 25, 2020). “Baboquivari Peak Wilderness.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Baboquivari_Peak_Wilderness&oldid=964371686

World’s Best Hostels. (2020). “Cusco, the Belly Button.” Worldbesthostels.com. https://www.worldbesthostels.com/news/peru/2798-cusco-the-belly-button.html

In this episode, Rekaya discusses omphalophobia, fear of belly buttons. She includes symptoms of omphalophobia; causes of omphalophobia; and treatments for omphalophobia.  She also mentions a well-known celebrity who suffers from omphalophobia.  

Sources:

Pietrangelo, A. (10 January 2020) “Understanding Omphalophobia, or Fear of Belly Buttons.” Heathline.com. https://www.healthline.com/health/omphalophobia

Psych Times Staff. (2020). “Phobias: Omphalophobia (Fear of Belly Buttons).” Psych Times. Retrieved 7/11/2020. https://psychtimes.com/omphalophobia-fear-of-belly-buttons/

Host Rekaya Gibson shares a brief history about navel oranges. She explains how they developed a belly button that resembles a human's. She also lists some health benefits of navel oranges. #LoveThyNavel

Sources:

Citrus.com. “Everything You Wanted to Know About Navel Oranges.” December 9, 2019. https://www.citrus.com/blog/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-navel-oranges/

The Hale Groves Team. “What are the Health Benefits of Navel Oranges?” Hale Groves. March 17, 2016. https://www.halegroves.com/blog/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-navel-oranges/

The Hale Groves Team. “How Navel Oranges Got Their Names.” Hale Groves. August 4, 2012. https://www.halegroves.com/blog/how-navel-oranges-got-their-name/

The Pittman & Davis Team. “Why Do Navel Oranges have Navels.” Pittman & Davis. April 10, 2019. https://www.pittmandavis.com/blog/why-do-navel-oranges-have-navels/

The Pittman & Davis Team. “10 Fun Facts about Navel Oranges.” Pittman & Davis. July 13, 2019. https://bit.ly/2MvJYg3 

In this episode, Rekaya takes you through belly button breathing techniques, also known as diaphragmatic breathing or belly breathing, to help you relax or meditate. 

Sources:

Cleveland Clinic.  (14 Sept. 2018.)  "Diaphragmatic Breathing." Web.