Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven
Episodes
These Burnout Meals are Saving Us
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know you have to eat, but if you’re being honest, you aren’t looking forward to your next meal. For us, eating has been weird these past coupl...
Is There Hope After Burnout? (What’s Been Helping Us Manage…)
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last three weeks, we’ve taken a serious dive into the burnout we are experiencing individually and as a collective. If you haven’t listen...
Social Media Sucks. And We’re Also Addicted.
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re like us, you have been feeling a bit *over* social media lately. It feels like everyone is an influencer and everything has been done…to...
Why Millennials are the Burnout Generation
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are millennials still the burnout generation? We think so. In part two of our 4-part burnout series, we have an updated discussion on a popular 2019 a...
BONUS: Which Plant Milk is Better?
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s nothing wrong with dairy milk, however if you have an allergy or dairy intolerance (or just don’t like the taste) plant milks may be a gre...
When Life Feels Like an Endless To-do List
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout. Everybody’s talking about it, but what are we actually doing about it? Today’s episode is the first of a 4-part series detailing our burn...
Making Peace with Period Cravings
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that it’s normal to crave carbs during your period? In today’s episode, we chat with women's health Dietitian Valerie Agyeman of Flou...
Help! I’m Always Constipated =/
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been struggling with constipation and nothing has been working, then this is the episode for you. Constipation is incredibly uncomfortable...
None of My Clothes Fit Anymore. What Should I Do?
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As bodies go through changes, it’s normal to size out of clothing. However, this can be incredibly triggering for people who have an emotional attac...
How to Build a Stylish Wardrobe Without Sacrificing Comfort
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have lost touch with what personal style even means these past couple of years. Sweats and pajamas have become the norm and wearing stylish...
Should We All Do a Capsule Wardrobe?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been seeing a lot of people talk about their capsule wardrobe recently? For those not familiar, a capsule wardrobe is a collection of clothin...
Do You Get the Tingles? Our ASMR Episode…
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get the tingles?? If you are an ASMR fanatic like me (Jess), you know exactly what I’m talking about. Did you know that ASMR is the 3rd most ...
How to Live More with Less w/ the Afro Minimalist
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever you see a book or popular documentary on minimalism, there is usually a white face behind it. Minimalism has almost become synonymous with wh...
Do Supplements Actually Do Anything?
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like ads for supplements are everywhere these days. I’m sure you’ve been wondering if the supplements are helpful…or more of a hoax? Ma...
How to Finance a Home (Even If You Don’t Have Excellent Credit or 20% Down)
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
INTERESTING FACT: I got a new construction loan to build @jewelcrestjoshua with absolutely NO money down (not even closing costs). While being able to...
How To Stop Hating Photos of Yourself w/ Alissa Rumsey
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Something as routine as looking in the mirror can feel very uncomfortable when struggling with body acceptance. In a world that encourages people to b...
Here's How to *Actually* Cut Back on Screen Time w/ Cal Newport
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re re-airing one of our favorite episodes with Cal Newport and we’re SO EXCITED because his book totally changed our relationship to soci...
Here's What You Do If You've Had Trouble Sleeping Lately w/ Justin Gibson
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep continues to be an issue for many of us so we’re re-airing one of our most popular episodes with psychologist Justin Gibson who is trained CBT...
A Conversation About Call Out Culture w/ Evelyn Tribole
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re re-airing our conversation with THE Evelyn Tribole (!!! literally screaming), co-author of the best selling Intuitive Eating book, which...
Yes, Most Bloating Is Normal…But Here’s What To Do If It’s Excessive
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bloating. Everybody has it. But it makes some people more uncomfortable than others. First, we are here to tell you that bloating is 100% normal and p...
Here’s Why You Need to Start Planning for Retirement Healthcare NOW
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been planning for healthcare in retirement? (Whoops we haven’t either 😬) Today’s episode was a complete eye-opener because we didn't r...
Celebrating Juneteenth with Food
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Juneteenth is upon us. For those who aren’t familiar with the history, Juneteenth is a holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in...
How to Buy a Home When You Don’t Come From Money
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like homeownership wasn’t attainable for you? We did too….until we learned about some of the programs to help make home buying ...
No, Everyone Does Not Need 8-10 Cups of Water Per Day (Here’s Why...)
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard somewhere that you should have 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Well, as it turns out, there’s no scientific research to back...
How Do I Know If I'm Depressed?
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many people talk about feeling depressed, but what exactly is depression? Today we’re expanding on the clinical definitions for depression, what ...
Help! My Partner Keeps Commenting on My Weight
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Not to Say to Someone Who is Grieving
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sa...
How Do I Know if My Period is Normal?
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
So You Wanna Eat Plant-Based? Here’s What You Need to Know…
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
How to Be a Better Friend with Rachel Wilkerson Miller
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How We Manage Our Money
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Help! My Doctor Keeps Telling Me to Lose Weight w/ Ragen Chastain
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fatphobia is rampant in the medical community. Doctors and providers are notorious for prescribing weight loss for everything from acid reflux to join...
How to Enter the Post-Pandemic World with Social Anxiety
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
The Case for Freezing Your Eggs with Dr. Obehi Asemota
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Asem...
Yes, Trauma Can Be Passed Down Generationally
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
The Best Food Comes From Mexico with Pati Jinich
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pati Jinich is the James Beard Award-winning Mexican chef who has dedicated her career to building a shared understanding between her two home countri...
Tips to Eat Healthier If You Have Limited Food Access
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to eating healthy, the recommendations from nutritionists and health care providers often ignore accessibility to nutritious food. The t...
From the Bronx to Bon Appetit with Chef Harold Villarosa
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Let’s Talk About Boundaries with Nedra Tawwab
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about boundaries. ESPECIALLY, during the pandemic, the lines of podcasting, working with clients, building and renovating our rental home...
Dating is a Hot Mess with Nasim Lahbichi
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Fuel Your Body Before A Workout
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How NOT to kill your plants with Lois the Plant Lady
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plant parents, where you at? Today on the podcast, we have a VERY informational convo with one of our good friends Lois Gutierrez aka @lolatheplantlad...
Why The World Needs More Doulas with Myriam Webb
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
In Defense of Carbs
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New Year, Still Burned Out with Emily Thompson
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 rec...
7 Ways to Deal with Triggering Foods That Can Help You Enjoy Them Again
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Foods can cause a daily stressor that NOBODY asked for, but cutting them out of your life completely may not be the answer but rather, the pro...
A Public Letter to Instagram w/ Fit Men Cook
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it just us or has instagram been a hot mess lately with these algorithm changes? It’s exhausting. We have been trying to play the game while stil...
Working In the Office Is a Scam with Dr. Devon Price
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking with one of our favorite people on IG, Dr. Devon Price, about these companies scamming us into going back to the office to work....
How to Navigate People Who Constantly Use Triggering Diet Talk
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re re-airing an episode that we LOVE and think is fitting for the Thanksgiving holiday. Are you sick of hearing your friends and fam...
Thanksgiving Cooking for One w/ Yewande Komolafe
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that yummy time of the year again, and what better way to celebrate than with the traditional flavors of your upbringing. Yewande Komolafe is a...
Wendy & Jess Catching Up and Property Update
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This past month has been a whirlwind to say the least. We have been knee deep in renovations/building, and so for the podcast this week, we play catch...
The Science of Why Diets Don’t Work with Lindo Bacon
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a huge day for the Food Heaven podcast because we are chatting with one of the most important people in the HAES movement: Dr. Lindo Bacon. T...
How to Find the Best Workout For Your Body
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need help separating working out from weight loss? Today on the pod, we chat with Weight Neutral Certified Personal Trainer, Lauren Leavell abo...
Pro Baking Tips for People Who Suck At Baking
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did ya’ll go through the bread baking frenzy at the beginning of the pandemic like we did? What we found is that we need some serious baking help! ...
How to Feel Comfortable Charging What You’re Worth
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business? Embarking on a new career path? Learning a new skill? Who knew that mastering your emotions could help you get there. Today on th...
Why Self Care Is Not the Answer for Burnout
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BURNOUT! Are you feeling it as much as we are?? From hustle culture to pressures to keep up with the Jonses’ to…. working towards DISMANTLING THE ...
Why Wellness Pyramid Schemes Prey On Latinx Communities
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re exploring the unique ways Immigrants and Latinx communities fall prey to health-related pyramid schemes and wellness scams. Our dietitia...
The World's Leading Microbiome Researcher on How to Improve Your Gut Health
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since the beginning of the pandemic, depression, insomnia and other mental issues have increased by 60%! But what does that have to do with GUT HEALTH...
The Racial Origins Of Fat Phobia w/ Sabrina Strings - ReAir
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes! We talked with Sabrina Strings, an Asst. Professor of Sociology about the racial origins of fat ph...
Can’t Sleep? Here’s What We Do to Get Some Zzzz When We’re Struggling
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes wish that there could be an on and off switch for sleep? (*Raises hand*) Do you find it difficult to stay alert and productive throug...
The Ups and Downs of Intuitive Eating – According to Someone Who is NOT a Health Professional
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have ya’ll heard of @betches? It’s one of my FAVORITE accounts on IG. Today on the pod, we sit down with Betches co-founder & the co-host of t...
Always Hungry Before Bed? Here’s What to Do
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bedtime hunger is real and many people end up feeling guilty about having a snack or meal right before bed. There are so many rules for when to stop e...
MSG is Kind of Awesome (Here’s Why)
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What have you heard about MSG? There’s a lot of myths and stereotypes surrounding this flavor enhancer. Chances are, much of what you may have learn...
Let’s Talk All About Sex
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are going there ya’ll! We’re talking all things sex today with Dr. Lindsey Brooks, sex therapist turned sex educator. Sexual empowerment is abs...
The Problem with Waist Trainers, Flat Tummy Teas, and the Pressure to “Snap Back”
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think body acceptance has reached the black community? Today we’re talking with Tamara Melton, Registered Dietitian and co-founder of Diversi...
How This Food Creator Blew TF Up w/ Nasim Lahbichi
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are hanging out with one of our favorite food content creators, Nasim Lahbichi aka @lahbco! Born and raised in a Puerto Rican-Moroccan househ...
We're Getting Older, Here's How We Feel About it
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know our birthdays are one day apart? Jess' birthday was yesterday and Wendy’s is TODAY. Next week we’ll be in Joshua Tree celebrating tog...
What Everyone Should Know About Prediabetes
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prediabetes rates have been rising and there’s so much confusion and stigma associated with the diagnosis. Today we’re talking with dietitian frie...
We Gotta Talk About Black Veganism for a Sec...
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about veganism in the Black community, shall we? Today's mini-episode is a continuation of a conversation we had with our favorite podcast ...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Food Heaven + Juicy Q&A
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How have 10 years gone by?! Today we’re celebrating this huge milestone by reflecting on all the ups, downs and in-betweens. We started Food Heaven ...
Business Advice We Wish We Got w/ Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS!!! Whether you have a business, a side hustle, or a just great idea, you NEED to tune in to today’s episode. This week, we...
Public Health Has a Weight Problem
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have one of our favorite guests BACK on the podcast talking about the many ways fatphobia shows up in public health initiatives. Marquise...
How To Support Your Friend with Chronic Pain w/ Jessica Murnane
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being in constant pain all the time is incredibly debilitating and can impact all areas of life. Oftentimes invisible to others, so many people (es...
Help! I Can’t Stop Counting Calories
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CALORIE COUNTING. So many of us have done it (and many still are) but is this actually helpful? The truth is, in many cases, calorie counting can be a...
What Counts As Disordered Eating?
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last month we shared an article written by our dietitian friend @RDrealtalk that lit our DMs on fire chillle. The article was essentially about how ab...
Making Impressive, Basic Meals and Becoming a Food Blogger w/ A Cozy Kitchen
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever followed someone on IG and wondered if they were as cool IRL as they are on the gram? That’s the thought we had when we started follow...
How to Stick to Intuitive Eating
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you completely fallen off track with intuitive eating during the pandemic? This is totally normal considering how insane this past year has been!...
How We Make Money: Behind the Scenes
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about how we turned our passion project into a profitable business? Tune in to today’s episode, where we share all our business bts and less...
Are Selfies Self-Objectification? w/ Dr. Lindsay Kite
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You had so many questions from last week's episode about self-objectification so we had Dr. Lindsay Kite come back and do a Q&A! Lindsay is the fo...
How To Build Body Image Resilience w/ Dr. Lindsay Kite
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking with Dr. Lindsay Kite, the founder of Beauty Redefined and co-author of More Than A Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Orn...
The Poetry of Cooking w/ Julia Turshen
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re so thrilled to bring you this interview with Julia Turshen, where we talk about all things food, cooking, body image, and social justice. Juli...
Why Diets Don't Work and What to Do Instead
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking with dietitians Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels about complicated diets, behavioral change, positive psychology, and more! Vanessa ...
Q&A: Reno Updates and Emotional Eating
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, a listener submits a question about emotional eating and asks what they should do when food is their main coping mechanism. We’ll b...
How To Be An Unapologetic Eater with Alissa Rumsey
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re unpacking what unapologetic eating means with dietitian friend Alissa Rumsey. Alissa is passionate about advocating for women to reclaim...
Trouble Putting Your Phone Down? How to Actually Decrease your Screen Time w/ Cal Newport
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking with Cal Newport and we’re SO EXCITED because his book totally changed our relationship to social media. Cala is an Associate P...
New Year, Big Updates
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been gone for a minute, now we’re back with the jumpoff (Lil Kim anyone?) We took a short break from the podcast these past few weeks becaus...
This is How You Get Young People Excited About Cooking — According to a 16 Year Old
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have our youngest (and coolest) guest on the podcast, Rahanna Bisseret Martinez! At 16 years of age, Rahanna has been a Top Chef Junior final...
Intuitive Eating For Athletes
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes face unique challenges with intuitive eating. It’s common practice to restrict, binge, carb load, and engage in other disordered eating pat...
Navigating Food and Body Commentary During the Holidays
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are quickly approaching. This time of the year can be stressful and anxiety-provoking for some of the sam...
Building Generational Wealth: Investing and Roth IRAs
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we spoke with attorney Jala Eaton about generational wealth and estate planning. She has so much valuable information to share, and so this ...
How to Build Generational Wealth: Trust & Estate Planning
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Generational wealth is a buzz term we’ve been seeing a lot lately, but what does it actually mean? Today we’re talking with Jala Eaton, an attorne...
PMS Sucks, Here Are Some Helpful Ways to Deal
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most people who menstruate experience PMS, with symptoms varying in severity. For some, symptoms can be so debilitating that they interfere with schoo...
Throw Together Quarantine Meals w/ Hawa Hassan
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelmed by cooking but still want to enjoy flavorful meals at home? Today we’ll be talking about throw-together quarantine meals for nourishment...
PSA: POC Have Eating Disorders Too
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s this idea, especially among people of color, that eating disorders do not affect us and is an affluent skinny, white girl issue. Aside from ...
When Anti-Diet Dietitians Become Problematic
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago an article came out that stirred up a lot of conversation within dietitian circles titled “The Unbearable Whiteness and Fatphobia of...
How to Navigate Friends and Family Who Constantly Use Triggering Diet Talk
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sick of hearing your friends and family offer unsolicited opinions about dieting or weight loss? So are we. Today we’re talking about how to...
How to Actually Embrace Aging
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot of fear and stigma around getting old, even though it’s something most of us will experience. From the endless anti-wrinkle products...
Let's Talk About Fibroids
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been wanting to cover fibroids for the longest time, and specifically wanted to interview a black woman on this topic since African-American w...
Q&A: Answering All Your Intuitive Eating Questions
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it just us or is Intuitive Eating NOT all that “intuitive” at first? If you are confused about some of the nuances when it comes to intuitive e...
Q&A: Tea Time w/ Wendy & Jess
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, we had you submit your burning questions and got an overwhelming amount of submissions. Since we can’t tackle all of your questions today,...