Nutrient Sisters

In this week's episode of The Nutrient Sister's Podcast, we speak with a board-certified OBGYN, Dr. La Toya Sampson. Hear Dr. Toya speak about motherhood and what her medical training never prepared her for. Join us as we learn about the challenges of parenting during the pandemic. Also, hear about Dr. Toya's business that provides a platform curated to highlight black-owned businesses.

In this Episode We Will Discuss:

What is the Fourth Trimester?

What she didn't learn in her medical training about motherhood

Dr. Toya's Childbirth experience

Her opinion on the safety of home births

Breastfeeding- Should you stop when a child reaches a certain age?

Parental Leave

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In this week’s episode of The Nutrient’s Sister’s Podcast. We speak with Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Gina Jones, MS, RDN, LDN. Gina is the founder of Integrative Nutrition & Wellness Center.  Hear Gina’s Story with dealing with thyroid and autoimmune diseases. Also, learn how functional nutrition allowed Gina to remain medication-free since her diagnosis ten years ago.

In This Episode We Will Discuss:

What is Functional Medicine?

Gina’s personal story with autoimmune disease, thyroid disease, and food intolerances

Her career change from Marketing to Dietetics

What is the difference between Functional Nutrition and traditional nutrition therapies?

How Gina used diet and lifestyle help to place her autoimmune disorder in remission

How important is gut health in managing autoimmune disorders

How her food sensitives inspired her to create a food allergen business

Connect with Gina here:

https://www.inwcenter.com/

@ginajonesrdn on Instagram

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*TRIGGER WARNING*: violence, abuse, domestic violence, and slavery.

In this episode of the Nutrient Sister’s Podcast, we speak with Trauma Healing &Black Liberation Coach Tracey Forde. Listen as Tracey shares her personal story of overcoming and how she supports women uncover who they are. Learn how historical trauma affects the black woman's position in society. Join us to hear how you can move from being stuck to liberation.

In This Episode We Will Cover:

What is generational trauma?

What is historical trauma?

How do the effects of slavery current affect our thoughts, patterns, and position in society?

In what ways do people abandon themselves to survive in society?

The survival tactics  used to protect ourselves and those around us

How the "Strong Black Woman" role is slowly killing people.

What life lessons can we learn from a plant?

Connect with Coach Tracey @plantedtoflourish on social media. Visit her website at https://plantedtoflourish.com/.

In today's episode of The Nutrient Sister's Podcast, we speak with board-certified emergency physician Dr. Tamara Beckford about self-care. Learn about how to prioritize self-care

This Episode Will Cover:

Dr. Beckford's journey to self-care.

Is self-care selfish?

How to prioritize self-care during the pandemic?

What is self-care is NOT.

How Dr. Beckford handles stressful situations calmly in the Emergency Department

How Mindset and Boundaries are important for self-care

Follow Dr. Beckford @URcaringdocs on social media and visit  https://www.urcaringdocs.com/ for more.

In this episode of Nutrient Sisters, we speak with Lolita Jones, Medio-Social Coding Consultant and President and co-founder of Population Health Analytics Association Incorporated. We add to the conversation on food insecurity and food deserts. Hear us discuss how medical coding and data support screening, access, and resources. Learn about the nutrition project that Deletra was involved in creating seven nutritious recipes using dollar store foods.

This Episode Will Cover:

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*Work with Deletra Here:

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*Learn more about Population Health Analytics Association Incorporated:

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In this episode of Nutrient Sister's Podcast, we speak with Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist- Dr.Janeeka Benoit. Listen as we add to the conversation on exercise and how it can prevent disease. Here about Dr. J's mission to reduce or eliminate your medication regime by exercising.

This Episode Will Cover:

*Connect with Dr. Janeeka(Dr.J) on Instagram @medfitdo and at https://linktr.ee/medfitdo

In this episode of Nutrient Sister's Podcast, we speak with Registered Dietitian and Registered Yoga Teacher-Prajakta Apte. Listen as we dive deep into the world of gut health. Hippocrates stated that "all disease begins in the gut." Hear how your digestive health is related to your overall health. Learn how Prajakta helps her patients fix their gut issues. 

In This Episode We Will Cover:

The Brain to Gut Connection

Probiotics & Prebiotics

Bloating: Is it normal? 

How Exercise Supports Digestive Health

*Connect with Prajakta on IG @rightnutritionworks or via rightnutritionworks.com

On this week's episode of Nutrient Sister's, we talk about sun safety.  The summer season is winding down but the sun is here to stay year-round.  Sun protection is an important practice to protect our health from several harmful side effects of overexposure. Listen to hear how you can confidently spend time in the sun. 

This Episode Will Cover:

The Pros and Con of the Sun

Historical implications of the sun in religion and culture

How does sun exposure affect different skin colors? 

UVA versus UVB

What is SPF and how much do I need?

Sun protection tips and tricks

On this week's episode of The Nutrient Sister's Podcast, we give the low down on Vitamins & Minerals. Lately, the world has been hyper-focused on counting macronutrients AKA "macros". While micronutrients (vitamins & minerals) are on the backburner, we feature them as the main character in this episode.  

This Episode Will Cover:

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In this episode of Nutrient Sisters, we speak with award-winning allergist-immunologist Dr. Kaufman. Join us as we learn about food allergies. Approximately 32 million Americans are reported to have food allergies. The prevalence of food allergies is noted to increase over the years. Most recently, President Joe Biden signed a law to add a 9th major food allergen. Hear us discuss food allergy symptoms, treatment, side effects, and more. 

This Episode Will Cover:

- The difference between food intolerance and a food allergy.

-Are food allergies preventable? 

- Can you outgrow a food allergy?

-What is the Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome?

-How do you become an allergist-immunologist? 

- How can you enjoy social settings when you have a food allergy?