In this episode I speak on how this year brought to the surface some factors that black Americans face such as pre-existing health conditions and overweight/obesity concerns. Along with the police killings against black people, which has been a longstanding concern, but has been recently brought to the surface again, this can add more stress to the health of black people. The same can be said for the economy and the healthcare system and the additional disparities that black people already face.

I hope that this episode offers a reminder to the lessons we can learn in regards to improving our health and seeking to find alternatives to bridge the gaps in the disparities. 

Our minds are powerful and our perspectives also play a major role as well in the changes that can be made individually and on a collective level. 

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In this episode I speak on rice and pasta and how there has been a trend of low carbohydrate diets, including eliminating rice and pasta. I shared some information on rice and how it is eaten across the world, including some benefits. I also spoke on pasta and the benefits as well. Lastly, I spoke on how everyone is different and the importance of not simply following trends without research and understanding what works on an individual basis. For so many people, rice and pasta are staples in their homes and communities, and to eliminate this would mean they they could not survive and receive essential nutrients and calories.

I hope that this topic offers a different perspective and I look forward to hearing any feedback on it!

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2020 has been a very interesting year with so many things happening back to back and at the same time.

In this episode I speak on:

I hope this episode is helpful and offers a different perspective. Take care and thanks for your support!

I apologize for the different sound level in the segments. I am still working on improving the audio, but I hope you enjoy the new introduction and outro though lol

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This podcast episode is inspired by two blog posts on the website. 

You can read the blog post, Understanding Depression, by clicking the link here. You can read the second blog post on depression mentioned in this episode, Living With Depression, by clicking the link here.

I know this will be helpful to someone and stay tuned for another episode. Also, I am glad this topic was requested, therefore I am open to other topics related to health.

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Many people are home right now due to the pandemic occurring here in the United States. With more people staying home, it is easy to engage in certain eating and drinking habits that may not beneficial to our health. 

I hope this episode gives a different perspective. I know this does not apply to everyone, but I believe anyone can benefit from this episode.

Thank you again to the essential workers and the entrepreneurs online who are presenting great content to us during this challenging time!

I do not own rights to the picture used for the episode. It was found searching for free images.

Most of you know by now that there is a pandemic going on right now in the world. I wanted to share some points about some ways I believe the United States is imbalanced and how many of us can use this time to dive deeper into ourselves and recenter.

Many are in panic and chaos and I am hoping that this episode gives a different perspective and some encouragement. I know firsthand what it is like to have chronic stress day in and day out and to struggle with depression and anxiety. So I am not speaking from a place where I cannot relate to having fear and constant worry.

When I said it will get worse, I did not mean so much as the virus, but moreso the fear, which can lead to further issues. This is why balance is important to speak on.

Also, as mentioned in the episode, you can get the Dr. Mission's colon cleanse and sea moss from the link below:

http://drmission.org/index.html and use the code "choosetolivehealthier" at checkout for 10% off your order. Store locations in NYC are also on the site.

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Stats I used in episode

https://20somethingfinance.com/american-hours-worked-productivity-vacation/ (where they got their information is presented)

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stress/index.shtml

https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-health-3145086

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Many times we reach for certain foods because it affects how we feel. I believe it is good to be aware of this and know that many others are experiencing it as well.

Also, even though the episode was not focused on major addiction, there are some who have food addictions and that may require professional assistance. Do not be afraid to reach out for help, especially while it is still in the early stages, but even if not, it is not too late.

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In this episode I discuss depression and anxiety and how it can be affected by financial concerns and how financial concerns can also affect depression and anxiety. 

I also share a few tips at the end that I hope are helpful.

I speak from things that I notice from others and from my own personal experience being an introvert who has dealt with depression and anxiety for almost 20 years. I have worked on it over the years and I hope the ways I have improved can help others.

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