Listen Now

What should you do when your partner makes negative comments about your weight or food choices? Some people might say “dump them” but this may not be helpful for someone who wants to find ways to make the relationship work. Today we’re talking through this with Ragen Chastain, a speaker, writer, trained researcher, Certified Health Coach, and thought leader in Weight Science, Weight Stigma, and the Health at Every Size paradigm.    In This Episode We’ll Cover:   Red flags that your partner is fatphobic  How online dating photos can tell a lot about a partner’s view on body image  Ways to constructively bring up body conversations with your partner  Setting boundaries for weight and body talk When it’s time to leave the relationship + MORE!    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  Visit katefarms.com and use the code, ‘wendyjess15’ to get 15% off your purchase!   Head over to thatsitfruit.com/foodheaven and use code FOODHEAVEN to get 20% off your order Join Kelly Smith Trimble, gardening expert, and editor at HGTV.com as she answers commonly asked vegetable gardening questions on the podcast Dig It!   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________   Resources:  Ragen’s Instagram  Ragen’s Blog  Ragen’s HAES Health Sheets  Ragen’s Substack

Have you struggled with how to support someone who is grieving? We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been in incredibly awkward situations or said the wrong thing in an effort to be helpful. Today we’re talking about grief and loss with Rachel Wilkerson Miller, the author of The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People.    In This Episode We’ll Cover:   How to recognize what grief looks like for you   Grief of your past SELF being a thing Ways to identify someone’s needs during grieving  How to be a good friend to someone who is grieving + MORE!    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  Visit katefarms.com and use the code, ‘wendyjess15’ to get 15% off your purchase!  Go to Framebridge.com and use the promo code ‘FOODHEAVEN’ to save an additional 15% off your first order! Join Kelly Smith Trimble, gardening expert, and editor at HGTV.com as she answers commonly asked vegetable gardening questions on the podcast Dig It!   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.   Produced by Dear Media

Did you know that periods are a vital sign? They tell us so much about what is happening in the body and can be used as an indicator for underlying conditions like endometriosis or fibroids. Today we’re diving deep into menstrual cycles with fertility physician Dr. Obehi Asemota. Dr. Asemota will be covering what happens during a normal menstrual cycle, the long term effects of birth control, what is considered normal for PMS and more.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: How the menstrual cycle works  Signs that your menstrual cycle is not normal  The myths surrounding birth control and fertility   How the body changes as we approach menopause  PMS & more!    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  Visit katefarms.com and use the code, ‘wendyjess15’ to get 15% off your purchase!  Go to theouai.com and use the code ‘FOODHEAVEN’ to get 15% off your entire purchase! Join Kelly Smith Trimble, gardening expert, and editor at HGTV.com as she answers commonly asked vegetable gardening questions on the podcast Dig It!   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.   ________   Resources:  Hope Fertility   Produced by Dear Media

Wondering if you need to eat plant-based in order to be healthy? (Hint: the answer is no). In today’s episode we dive into the rise of plant-based eating in the US and why so many people are flocking to this style of eating. If you are a plant-based eater (or plan to become one) we discuss how you can make sure to incorporate a wide variety of nutrients in order to meet your dietary needs.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: Plant based vs. Plant Forward  How going vegan can affect your vitamin and mineral levels + supplement considerations The truths about B12  The two types of iron + how to ensure that you are meeting your needs How incorporating a variety of foods in your diet is key!    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  Visit cozyearth.com to get 35% off site-wide when you use the code FOODHEAVEN Visit ritual.com/FOODHEAVEN for 10% off your first three months   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.   Produced by Dear Media

Is it possible to have TOO many friends? (Hint: yes it is.) Today on the podcast, we chat with author Rachel Wilckerson Miller about how to be a good friend to yourself and others. Rachel is the perfect person to talk to about this because she wrote a whole book on this topic (The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People…order it NOW). Today we deep dive into all things friendship, including how to be a good friend, how to balance all your friendships, what to do when conflict arises and creating tools for implementing boundaries. In This Episode We’ll Cover: How to be a good friend without burning yourself out How to deal with conflict in a friendship (because avoidance is not the answer) Practical tools for setting boundaries with your besties & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Get 35% off site-wide when you use code FOODHEAVEN at CozyEarth.com For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.   Produced by Dear Media

Our relationship to money has been so weird and complicated throughout the years, but we’re now in a place where we see money as a facilitator for living life on our terms. In talking about all aspects of wellness, money is an important part of the conversation. Specifically on how to build assets and wealth, especially when you don’t come from money. Today on the podcast we talk about how we manage our finances, from investing in real estate to planning for retirement.   In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Our financial situations growing up and how that influences how we manage our money now  • The biggest financial mistakes we’ve made • How we diversify our income • Our money-saving advice  & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Visit framebridge.com and use promo code FOODHEAVEN to save an additional 15% off your first order  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media

Fatphobia is rampant in the medical community. Doctors and providers are notorious for prescribing weight loss for everything from acid reflux to joint pain. The problem is, this weight loss advice is not only misguided... it's outright harmful. Today on the podcast, we are joined by Ragen Chastain, a speaker, Certified Health Coach, and thought leader in Weight Science, Weight Stigma, and the Health at Every Size paradigm. Ragen sheds light on her experience in fat activism and gives us pointers on how to go into a doctor’s office prepared with a litany of clap backs to help decenter weight from your treatment plan. In This Episode We’ll Cover: How to find a medical provider that is aligned with your weight inclusive values What to do when you feel like your doctor is discriminating based on your weight Harm Reduction Techniques in the doctor’s office Ragen’s super helpful HAES Health Sheets  & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Go to theouai.com and use code ‘FOODHEAVEN’ for 15% off your entire purchase  Visit uomabeauty.com/FOODHEAVEN to get 20% off your first order site wide  Resources:  Ragen’s Instagram  Ragen’s Blog  Ragen’s HAES Health Sheets  Ragen’s Substack   Others Mentioned:  @thefatdoctoruk  NoWeigh.org FatFriendlydocs.com For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media

Limited social contact with other humans over the past 2 years has seriously stunted our social skills and has resulted in increased anxiety about re-entering the post-pandemic world. Today on the podcast we talk with Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett, a national award-winning psychologist, professor at Kent State University, and the leading expert on anxiety disorders among Black Americans. Dr. Angela provides us with coping mechanisms and strategies to make re-entering into the post-covid world less intimidating.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: How face coverings have affected social interaction Anxiety vs. social anxiety  Treatment options for social anxiety  Cognitive Behavior Therapy & MORE!    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Celebrate International Women's Month with outdoor sneakers designed just for you at Merrell.com Visit UOMAbeauty.com/FOODHEAVEN to get 20% off site wide!  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.     Produced by Dear Media

Getting pregnant can be a straight shot for some and a source of stress for others. Today on the pod, we talk with fertility specialist Dr. Obehi Asemota about her passion for helping families grow, the complexities of conception, the importance of thinking ahead if you see pregnancy in your future, and the treatment options for individuals who are struggling with fertility.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: Debunking the myths about black women and fertility Egg freezing- when to think about it The cost of fertility services including IVF Testing to assess fertility status   The steps to take if you are struggling with fertility and MORE!   3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  Visit UOMAbeauty.com/FOODHEAVEN to get 20% off site wide!  Celebrate International Women's Month with outdoor sneakers designed just for you at Merrell.com   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.   ________   Resources:  Obehi’s Clinic Website Obehi’s Instagram Produced by Dear Media

In today’s episode, we chat with Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross about the research findings behind the passing down of trauma from generation to generation, how to go about seeking help with treating trauma, how eating disorders and drug use are often a result of coping with a traumatic experience, and MORE! Dr. Ross is a board certified medical doctor that specializes in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine. In 2020, she did a Ted Talk “The Gifts of Intergenerational Trauma”, which sparked our interest to dig deeper on this topic.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: • What intergenerational trauma is  • How trauma can manifest differently from person to person • The correlation between disordered eating & trauma  • The taboos surrounding getting therapy and how it varies culturally and generationally • How Dr. Ross manages her own mental health  • Advice for how to start working through trauma and getting help    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES: Visit Ritual.com/FOODHEAVEN to get 10% off your first three months. Celebrate International Woman's Month with outdoor sneakers designed just for you at Merrell.com    For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.   ________   Resources:  Dr. Ross’ TEDxPleasantGrove   Online coaching program for food and body image issues: www.AnchorProgram.com www.carolynrossmd.com   Co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism and Equity:  antiracismandequity.com   Books: The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook The Emotional Eating Workbook The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook   SELF Article    Produced by Dear Media

Pati Jinich is the James Beard Award-winning Mexican chef who has dedicated her career to building a shared understanding between her two home countries: Mexico, where she was born, and the United States, where she lives currently and is raising her family. Today on the pod, we get to know Pati through her love and passion for food and discuss the food-centric traditions of her culture. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How food is an expression of culture in Mexico • Why Mexican cooking deserves a place on the international culinary stage • Her favorite regions to eat in Mexico • The difference between Cali mex and Tex mex • Pati’s favorite easy Mexican dish you can make at home & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________ Rescources: Pati’s Instagram Pati’s Website Pati’s New Book!   Produced by Dear Media

When it comes to eating healthy, the recommendations from nutritionists and health care providers often ignore accessibility to nutritious food. The truth is, racism and poverty significantly impact access to affordable and quality foods. In today’s episode, we address food insecurity and provide methods that might be helpful for eating healthier with limited access.   In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Ways to eat healthier with limited food access • How to save money when shopping on a budget • Useful community resources like farmers markets and food assistance programs   3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________   Resources:    SELF Food Access Article: https://www.self.com/story/healthy-eating-and-food-access Food Network Food Access Article: https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/how-to-eat-healthy-with-limited-food-access Produced by Dear Media

Chef Harold Villarosa, or “Uncle Harold'' as he is known in the industry, has been on our radar ever since we saw his YouTube video content for Bon Appetite last year. IMO, Harold made Bon Appetite interesting again - which is why we wanted to get in touch and pick his brain about all things FOOD. Tune in as we chat with Chef Harold about his journey into the industry, his passion for cultural cooking, his favorite places to eat and MORE!    In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Chef Harold got the nickname, “Uncle Harold”  Where Harold gets his inspiration for cultural cooking  His tips and tricks for cooking newbies  Harolds MANY upcoming projects   3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Go to Blueland.com/foodheaven to get 20% off your first order Resources Chef Harold’s Instagram Chef Harold’s Website Chef Harold’s YouTube Channel  Filipino Soul Food  Go Against the Grain For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media

Let’s talk about boundaries. ESPECIALLY, during the pandemic, the lines of podcasting, working with clients, building and renovating our rental homes, spending time with family, and me-time have gotten blurred and it’s getting more and more difficult to differentiate between work and play. We need help!    The queen of boundaries, Nedra Tawwab, joins us today in a chat all about the power of boundaries, how to create them, how to keep to them, and what to do when they aren’t being upheld or honored by another person. Nedra has 12 years of experience in relationship therapy, and uses her HUGE following online to help people around the world establish and implement boundaries that create a healthy relationship with others and, most importantly, themselves. Listen in as we learn the importance of self-compassion and grace.      In This Episode We’ll Cover: Nedra’s advice for keeping boundaries during the pandemic  How guilt and fear keeps us from protecting our boundaries  What to do when others aren’t respecting your boundaries How self-compassion and boundaries are linked & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Visit ritual.com/FOODHEAVEN for 10% off your first 3 months Resources:  Nedra’s Book  Nedra’s Boundaries Workbook Nedra’s SkillShare Course Nedra’s Instagram Nedra’s Website For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media

A few weeks ago, we were DMing Nasim Lahbichi about how much of a hot mess dating has been. Truth be told, dating can be messy in general, but it’s been ESPECIALLY challenging during the pandemic. So, of course we figured we should make an episode out of this! Join us as we keke with our favorite recipe developer, Nasim, about dating, relationships, love, break ups and everything in between.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: The juicy details of our past relationships Wendy’s (shady AF?) story about throwing her ex’s computer out of the window  Online dating wins and fails and our experience dating during the pandemic Jess’s experience with a certifiably insane crazy love-bomber The truths about filtering out the duds Red Flags vs Green Flags Love Languages & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________   Resources:  Nasim’s Instagram Book Mentioned The Course of Love Produced by Dear Media

As a dietitian, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “What do I eat before a workout?” In this minisode, I set the record straight and help you decide how to choose your pre- and post- workout snacks and meals. I also discuss the metabolism of macronutrients, how what you eat can be determined by the type of workout you choose, the importance of hydration and much, much more!  In This Episode We’ll Cover: How picking your pre and post workout fuel is personal and different for everyone Eating before your workout  Hydration  The Science of Carbohydrates Weight Training and the benefits of protein  Recipe Recs & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  For 20% off your first sip, go to www.drinkghia.com and use code 'FOODHEAVEN' at checkout.  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media

Plant parents, where you at? Today on the podcast, we have a VERY informational convo with one of our good friends Lois Gutierrez aka @lolatheplantlady. Lois specializes in Urban Gardening and in today's episode, she helps guide us on being better plant owners. Learn how to choose the right species, tips and tricks for sustaining the life of your plants, and the 4-1-1 about how to style our living spaces using plants & MORE. In This Episode We’ll Cover: Lois’ journey to becoming a legendary plant mom How keeping plants alive is a definite confidence booster  Tips from a pro on how to incorporate plants into your living space  How to pick plants that fit your lifestyle and environment Hacks for watering and care of your plant babies  & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  For 20% off your first sip, go to www.drinkghia.com and use code ‘FOODHEAVEN’  Go to Blueland.com/foodheaven to get 20% off your first order  Go to HelloFresh.com/foodheaven16 and use the code ‘FOODHEAVEN16’ for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________   Resources:  Lois’ Book  Lois’ Instagram Produced by Dear Media

Have you ever heard of a Doula? A midwife? Wondered what the difference is? Today we chat with our longtime friend Myriam Webb. She’s a Registered Dietitian, Doula, Business Owner and soon to be Registered Nurse with a passion for helping women of color in her community (basically, she’s a superhero). This episode is packed with details about her job as a doula, her advice for birth persons during their pregnancy, the issues with our healthcare system and its adverse effects on BIPOC, pelvic floor health and MORE!  In This Episode We’ll Cover: The differences between a doula and a midwife  The Medical Industrial Complex Nutrition during pregnancy  Institutional racism and its effect on maternal health The process of creating a birth plan Pelvic floor health & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  For 20% off your first sip, go to www.drinkghia.com and use code 'FOODHEAVEN' at checkout.  Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit Ritual.com/FOODHEAVEN For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________ Resources:  Website Instagram Newsletter All FoodHeaven listeners can get 50% off your initial enrollment for Myriam’s webinar series! Sign up via douliciousnutrition@gmail.com and let her know you are a listener!  Produced by Dear Media

Keto, Atkins, Low-Carb, No-Carb, it’s all over your Instagram feed and the ‘wellness’ blogs and WE ARE OVER IT.  Carbs are not the enemy and we’re are here to tell you why carbs (and a lot of them) are a critical part of our diet. In today’s episode, we deep dive into the myths about carbohydrates and defend their honor.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: The myths and facts about carbs Why eating for pleasure is equally as important as eating for nutrition Why including carbs at every meal is critical & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. _______   Resources:  Reference Article Produced by Dear Media

Is anyone else still feeling burnt out as we enter 2022? In part two of our burnout series, we  speak with fellow podcaster, Emily Thompson, who recently recovered from a two year battle with burnout. Emily calls herself a “Podcast Dinosaur” since she’s been in the pod space hosting her hit show, Being Boss, for over 7 years. Unfortunately, the success of her podcast and other companies triggered a debilitation bout with burnout that too a lot of time to recover from. In this episode, we discuss how the Being Boss mantra, mindset, boundaries, habits, routines got her through her tough two year experience with Burnout.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: Emily’s experienced with Burnout for a full 2 years and how she dealt with it   How Burnout can manifest differently from person to person The importance of communication in relationships, especially during times of hardship  Advice for navigating Burnout effectively  What to prioritize post Burnout to keep a level head & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Go to Blueland.com/foodheaven to get 20% off your first order  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________   Resources:  Emily’s Podcast Emily’s Instagram Almanac Supply Co. Instagram Emily’s Twitter Emily’s Website