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How To Let Go of Clothes That No Longer Fit (And Embrace Those That Do)

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get frustrated when shopping for clothes because sizing is inconsistent and/or not inclusive? Today we’re going to talk about how to ease tha...

Here's How to Master Cooking for One During the Pandemic w/ Klancy Miller

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cooking for one during quarantine? We got you. Today we’ll be going over practical tips and tricks for making solo cooking more efficient and enjoya...

An Epidemiologist Shares Why We're Not Ready to Open Up the Country w/ Dr. Marquinta Harvey

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been anxiously waiting to hit up that beauty salon because COVID toes are real? Well, today we’re going to talk about whether or not that’...

Behind the Scenes of Being a Black Food Blogger w/ Fit Men Cook

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re chatting with our good friend Kevin Curry about the ups and downs of being a Black food blogger. Kevin started Fit Men Cook over 8 years...

Here's What To Do If You've Had Trouble Sleeping Lately w/ Justin Gibson

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of us already had issues getting quality sleep before, and now with COVID it’s all gone out the window. Today we’re talking with psychologis...

Navigating Dating and Relationships During Quarantine w/ Dr. Adia Gooden

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quarantine can add an added layer of stress to intimate relationships, especially if you’re quarantined together under the same roof. Today we have ...

Why Black People Don't Trust Doctors w/ Dr. Rashawn Ray

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Black people don’t like to go to the doctor. That’s something we’ve heard and experienced time and time again, and it doesn’t just come out of...

Joyful Movement for People Who Don't Like Exercise w/ Dianne Bondy

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel more pressured to exercise during quarantine? You may find yourself forcing a workout because you’re scared to gain weight or see your b...

How to Manage Anxiety During a Pandemic w/ Stacey Younge

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, and with everything going on in the world, it makes sense that a lot of people are feeling...

Can You Practice Intuitive Eating and Want To Lose Weight?

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intuitive eating is an evidenced-based approach to eating that helps people tune into their body's unique needs, rather than relying on external food ...

What To Do When You’re Sick of Cooking

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought twice about whether it’s necessary to get off the couch to eat? Yeah, us too. When social distancing first started, it seemed like...

Why We're Over it + How to Amplify Black Voices On & Offline

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the past few days, we've been hit up by countless publications, podcasts, and influencers asking us to be on their platforms to do a podcast interv...

Rethinking Call Out Culture w/ Evelyn Tribole

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with THE Evelyn Tribole (!!!, literally screaming), co-author of the best selling Intuitive Eating book, which is pretty much ou...

Turn Basic Ingredients Into Exciting Meals w/ What's Gaby Cooking

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us have been spending more time in the kitchen lately because we sort of have to. Today, we’re talking with Gaby Dalkin from What’s Gaby C...

How to Actually Enjoy Journaling w/ Rachel Wilkerson Miller

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For those of you struggling with organizing the different aspects of your life from work, home, relationships, hobbies, everything...this episode is f...

Why You Should Stop Worrying About COVID Weight Gain

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of the quarantine 15? It refers to weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic, and lots of people have been concerned about it (queue the...

Will Taking Supplements Protect You Against Coronavirus? w/ Alice Figueroa

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s so much information circulating about supplements and home remedies to ward off COVID-19. Today we’re talking with dietitian Alice Figuero...

Meditation for People Who Think They Can't Meditate w/ Yeradmi Gomes

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried meditation but can’t seem to stick to it? Or maybe it just feels weird? Meditation has a number of benefits, but so many people strug...

Practical & Affordable Home Design w/ Jazz Smollett

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you wanted to liven up your home space but don’t have a strong feel for design? Many of us have been spending a little too much time at home la...

An Honest Conversation about Death and Grief

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Death and grief…something we all experience, yet also a conversation many of us avoid. In the wake of uncertainty with COVID-19 and people potential...

10 Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Freeze

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coronavirus has complicated food shopping, and you may find that items are sold out, foods are overpriced, or that you have to spend a ridiculous amou...

Introducing the Food Heaven Hotline!!! Call Us At (833) 366-3486

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a hotline yall! We’ve been thinking of creative ways to connect with y’all during this time and decided to open up a Food Heaven phone ...

How to Stay Nourished In Times of Chaos

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

These past few weeks have been quite the ride, amirite? Many of us went from having a solid routine to now being at home with our lives in disarray. W...

How to Know What Nutrition Info to Trust w/ Bonnie Taub-Dix

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you figure out what nutrition information to trust? Today's episode is timely in lieu of the madness going on with COVID-19. We've seen all typ...

Hydration Myths Busted w/ Whitley Atkins

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you figure out how much water your body needs? We’re always being told 8 cups a day is the golden rule for hydration, but does that apply to ...

Our Tips For Navigating Stress Eating

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your day starts getting out of control—you realize you slept through your alarm and next thing you know you’re stress eating, grabbing whatever sn...

How To Deal With Trigger Foods w/ Hadis Ghoghaie

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are some foods that you keep out of the house because you’re afraid to overeat them? Trigger foods are foods that you consider off-limits becau...

Fatphobia & Racial Exclusion in Dietetics w/ Veronica Garnett

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The most visible voices in the Health At Every Size / Intuitive Eating movement are white and thin. Ironic and frustrating since this movement was cre...

How to Cultivate Self-Compassion w/ Adia Gooden

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you are your own worst critic? Today on the podcast we are talking all about cultivating self compassion and, most importantly, ...

Balancing Your Hormones w/ Melissa Groves

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If we had a dollar for everyone who asked how to treat their “hormonal imbalance”, we’d be rich. The truth is, there’s a lot of confusion abou...

Are You Undereating & Overtraining? w/ Laura Schoenfeld

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you exercise a lot but find that you are always exhausted, injured or getting sick? Has your menstrual cycle stopped coming regularly?  If so, you...

We all have food issues w/ Virginia Sole Smith

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What’s one good book that you COULD. NOT. PUT DOWN. in 2019? For me, it was The Eating Instinct by journalist & author, Virgina Sole-Smith. In t...

Going Deep With Astrology w/ Jennifer Racioppi

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do rising sun, retrograde and new moon mean anything to you? Whether you are someone who is into astrology, or curious about learning more, you’ll w...

How to Navigate Comparing Yourself to Others w/ Marci Evans

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you compare yourself with others? (Raises hand.) Our podcast guest this week, Marci Evans, spoke about social comparison theory at our annual nutri...

Here’s Why We Should All Stop Food Shaming in 2020...

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been food shamed? You know, when someone makes negative comments about what you are eating, emphasizing why it’s “bad” or “wrong...

Controversial Foods: Soy, Eggs, and Coconut Oil

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Soy. Coconut Oil. Eggs. We get asked about these foods a lot. Are they safe? Should they be avoided at all costs? Today we separate fact from fiction ...

Fearing the Black Body w/ Sabrina Strings

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that fat phobia has racial origins that run deeper then you could have ever imagined? Today we BREAK. IT. ALL. DOWN with Sabrina Strings,...

Answering all your nutrition questions w/ Hadis Ghoghaie

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s BACKKK!!!  Today we bring you another Q&A episode with our BFF Hadis Ghoghaie. Our last Q&A episode was one of our most downloaded pro...

How to Overcome Overeating & Bingeing w/ Eve Lahijani

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that people who restrict their eating tend to live more in their head and less in their bodies? Today we’re talking with  Registered D...

Intuitive Eating During the Holidays w/ Cara Harbstreet

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you often worry that you’ll  “lose control” when it comes to food during the holiday season? Or do you get anxious when anticipating weight-...

Being an Educated Wine Drinker w/ Robin McBride

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you always feel basic at wine tastings because you’re not exactly getting the notes of preserved apple skins in your sip? Same. Today we’re cha...

How Personality Affects Food Choices w/ Jenna Braddock

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Main episode: Do you know your enneagram type? The reason we ask is because our podcast guest this week, Registered Dietitian Jenna Braddock, says tha...

Reclaiming Land as a Black Farmer w/ Leah Penniman

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that about 98% of rural land is owned by white people and over 80% of labor on farms comes from people of color? Our podcast guest this w...

How to Separate Working Out from Weight Loss w/ Louise Green

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is your sole purpose for exercising is to lose weight? Does this take the joy out of fitness for you? If the answer is yes, you may want to consider s...

Making Healthy Food Taste Good w/ Ellie Krieger

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Ellie Krieger, a leading media dietitian, who helps people find that sweet spot between “delicious” and “healthy”. ...

Body Acceptance After Birth w/ Angela Garbes

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to get to a healthier place after having children? Angela Garbes is a journalist and the author of Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey ...

Racial Bias in Healthcare w/ Maya Feller

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Maya Feller, a Registered Dietitian specializing in chronic disease prevention. Maya shares her approachable, real food bas...

How Do Bloggers Make Money

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we are talking about monetizing your blog! Some of you guys want to start your own blogs or want to start generating income w...

Getting to the Core of Emotional Eating w/ Ali Shapiro

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Would you believe us if we said that emotional eating has little to do with food? Our podcast guest this week, Ali Shapiro, has crafted a career out o...

Sustainable Beauty & Black Wealth w/ Dr. Kristian Henderson

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast episode we talk to Dr. Kristian Henderson, the Founder & CEO of BLK+GRN, an all-natural marketplace by all-black artisans. ...

Balanced Eating on a Budget w/ Budget Bytes

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you can freeze cheese, bread, tomato sauce...even tofu? In this week's podcast episode we talk to the OG budget eating guru, Beth Mo...

Troubleshooting Intuitive Eating w/ Alissa Rumsey

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you are like many of our listeners, you love the idea of intuitive eating, but you still have questions. Many of you email saying that you are havi...

Beauty Standards, Sex, Body Image, Relationships w/ Melissa Fabello

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Dr. Melissa Fabello, a social justice activist whose work focuses on body politics, beauty culture, sex, and eating disorde...

We We All Need Therapy w/ Stacey Younge

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Stacey Younge, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & the owner of Sixth Street Wellness, her private practice in NYC. She...

Radical Fitness w/ Lindsey Page

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is Lindsey Page, a personal trainer and the founder of Radically Fit - a gym for the LGTBQ/POC/Body Positive community, based in O...

Raising Your Children to Eat Intuitively w/ Emily Fonnesbeck

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is Emily Fonnesbeck - a Registered Dietitian and mother of three - who owns her own private practice in Logan, Utah. She is passio...

Owning Your Style At Any Size w/ Wintana Kiros

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Wintana Kiros on the podcast. Wintana is a Registered Dietitian, stylist, former runway model, and founder of Reset Lifestyle. Her busin...

Answering all Your Questions: Part 2

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Guess what? Today is part TWO of our listener Q&A and we’ve got another great mix of questions! We’ll be talking about intermittent fasting, t...

Answering all Your Questions: Part 1

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are really excited to answer your most pressing questions related to nutrition & wellness. We cover topics from ranging from troubleshoot...

Transforming Media w/ Carolyn Kylstra

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we talk with the Editor-in-Chief of SELF magazine, Carolyn Kylstra. Over the past two years, SELF has made a very public stance ab...

Financial Literacy & Wellness with Mabel Nuñez

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking all about financial health and literacy with Mabel Nuñez! We'll get into how finances have an effect on physical and mental healt...

Is BMI BS? w/ Rebecca Scritchfield

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're BACK! In our first episode of season 7, we're tackling the science behind Body Mass Index (also known as BMI). Tune in to learn the answer to th...

Season Closing and Recap: When Healthy Eating Becomes an Obsession w/ Christy Harrison

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to be too obsessed with healthy eating? Today we talk with non-diet dietitian Christy Harrison about a condition known as orthorexia, w...

E68: Black & Brown Skincare with Dr. Michelle Henry

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking with dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry about the unique needs of black and brown skin, and how we can maintain good skin health. We...

E67: The Nutrition Entrepreneur w/ Keri Glassman

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us today is Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN. Keri is a Registered Dietitian & the founder and CEO of Nutritious Life, a lifestyle and media com...

E66: Everything You Need to Know About SIBO w/ Danielle Capalino

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to welcome Danielle Capalino, MSPH, RD, back on the show. Danielle is a consultant, author, and certified registered dietitian who speci...

E65: Reiki Healing, ASMR & Self Love w/ Yera Gomes

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are speaking with Yera Gomes. She is a modern-day healer dedicated to making and holding space for connection, self-awareness, and introspec...

E64: Living Authentically w/ Emily Kyle

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re in the studio with Emily Kyle. She is a nationally recognized media dietitian and owner of the nutrition communications and consulting c...

E63: Ethical Style w/ Katie Pruett

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about ethical fashion with Katie Pruett! Katie Pruett turned her love for people, storytelling, and fashion into Ethical Style Jou...

E62: Intuitive Eating with a Chronic Condition w/ Vincci Tsui

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Vincci Tsui joining us on the podcast to talk about intuitive eating and Health At Every Size as it relates to living with chronic cond...

E61: Do Good, Live Better & Save the Planet w/ Ashlee Piper

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are excited to talk with Ashlee Piper, an eco-lifestyle journalist, TV personality, and author of the new sustainable living book,...

E60: You Have the Right to Remain Fat w/ Virgie Tovar

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to have Virgie Tovar on the pod today! Virgie is the author of You Have the Right to Remain Fat. She is one of the nation’s leading e...

E59: Fertility & Nutrition w/ Ayla Barmmer

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it true that it's harder to get pregnant as you get into your thirties? Do risks for complications increase? What can women do to improve their fer...

E58: Celebrating Food w/ Mississippi Vegan

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking food and photography with Timothy Pakron from Mississippi Vegan. Timothy is a photographer, recipe developer, food stylist, and ...

E57: 3 Year Anniversary LIVE episode: Clearing Through the Wellness Clutter

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of Season 6 (also happens to be our first LIVE episode!!) Today ALSO marks our 3 year podcast anniversary. In this episod...

E56: Strength Training for Women w/ Les Alfred

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us today is Les Alfred, the founder of Balanced Black Girl, an online community dedicated to helping women of color live their healthiest live...

E55: Thyroid Nutrition w/ Mary Purdy

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast episode we talk about a topic that is near and dear to home for me (Jess speaking), Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune conditi...

E54: The Truth about Binge Eating Disorder w/ Melainie Rogers

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is an eating disorder that we have not covered on the podcast but that we do see a lot with our patients. BED is more comm...

E53: The Strong Black Superwoman Syndrome w/ Dr. Loneke Blackman Carr

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about something that affects so many women, particularly African American women...the Superwoman schema.  Researchers have sugge...

E52: Making Nutrition Your Business w/ Carlene Thomas

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Food Heaven podcast, joining us is Carlene Thomas, a registered dietitian nutritionist, food photographer and recipe content cr...

E51: Demystifying CBD w/ Romy Campbell

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode, we'll be talking about CBD aka cannabidiol and answering questions about its use, benefits, and more with our guest, Romy Campbel...

E50: Slow and Seasonal Living w/ Eva Kosmas Flores

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode of season 5 is a celebratory one because it marks the 50TH EPISODE of the Food Heaven Podcast! It's pretty surreal that this is...

E49: Yoga for Everybody w/ Amber Karnes

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you have been browsing around the gram lately, you've likely come across the #bodypositivity movement. While we are huge advocates for body accepta...

E48: Kintsugi Wellness w/ Candice Kumai

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Heaven Podcast, we keep it real with the classically trained chef, former line cook, former TV host, former-model-turned w...

E47: Diversifying Dietetics w/ Tamara Melton

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back! We're kicking off the new season with a very special guest: Tamara Melton, RDN, and co-founder of Diversify Dietetics, a nonprofit org...

E46: Helpful Tips for Gas and Bloating

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're getting real with the good, the bad, and the bloated. Gas and bloating might be a subject most people don't want to breach. But...

E45: Does Meal Timing Matter?

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We get lots of questions about meal timing. For example, when should you eat your first meal? How long should you wait in between meals? What time s...

E44: Business With a Friend: The Pros and Cons

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Heaven Podcast, we're talking about our experiences as BFF's and biz partners. The pros, cons, and in betweens. Check out ...

E43: How to Eat Intuitively and Make Peace with Food with w/ Rachael Hartley

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk all about intuitive eating, a framework that ditches the diet mentality in order to make peace with food and live your best li...

E42: Where We Shop For Food

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Heaven Podcast, we're talking about our favorite places to do food shopping. Check out the full post here: https://foodhea...

E41: Getting Started with Gardening & Composting with Lori Caldwell

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Food Heaven Podcast, we wanted to dive into gardening and composting. Gardening and producing your own food and plants can brin...

E40: How To Eat Healthy When Traveling

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking about travel...running a business from two ends of the country calls us to travel constantly. We'll be chatting about the thin...

E39: Gut Health 101 with Dr. Ghannoum

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from constipation? Diarrhea? Extreme gas and bloating or any other combination of chronic GI issues? Then you'll want to tune in for th...

E38: Should You Eat Organic & Non-GMO?

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll cover what organic & non-GMO really means, and will provide you with science-backed information so you can make the best food c...

E37 When Healthy Eating Becomes an Obsession w/ Christy Harrison

09 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to be too obsessed with healthy eating? Today we talk with non-diet dietitian Christy Harrison about a condition known as orthorexia, w...

E36 LAST Episode of S3: Better Sleep w/ Dr. Tiffany Lester

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking with our girl Dr. Tiffany Lester about sleep. As Medical Director of Parsley Health in San Francisco, Tiffany takes a comprehens...

E35: Real Food For Pregnancy with Lily Nichols

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you pregnant or do you have a loved one who is expecting? Then you don't want to miss this episode. Today we are talking all about a prenatal nutr...

E34: Finding Balance in the Age of Social Media w/ Fran from Hey Fran Hey

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to find a balance with social media?  Are you having trouble putting down your phone and being present in real life? Tune in today as...

E33: Should You Count Calories?

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For the full post, click here: https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com/should-you-count-calories/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

E32: Black Girl Baking w/ Jerrelle Guy

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're chatting with Jerrelle Guy, founder of the popular food blog Chocolate for Basil and author of the cookbook Black Girl Baking. Jerrelle i...