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The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
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Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
The pressure is ENOUGH! We're exhausted. The frenzy for a 'Summer body,' the expectations following postpartum, and the unending demands of snap-back culture. Society, can we catch a breath? In today's discussion, I'm joined by Body Image Coach Dr. Lisa. We're delving into a range of topics – handling postpartum bodily changes, navigating difficult body image days, and fostering a more positive connection with our bodies. LISTEN UP!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
About Dr. Lisa N. Folden
Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM certified behavior change specialist and Anti-diet Health & Body Image Coach. She also owns Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC.
As a body positive womens health expert and health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, body acceptance and breaking up with toxic diet culture. Dr. Lisa is a mom of three, published author and speaker who understands the complex needs of the modern busy woman and mom. Therefore, her goal is to see as many people as possible living their best lives without worrying about their weight! A regular contributor to articles on topics related to physical therapy, health, wellness, self-care, motherhood, body image and fat-friendly healthcare, Dr. Folden has had the distinct honor of being featured in Oprah Magazine, Shape Magazine, Livestrong, Bustle and several other publications. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists, the Association of Size Diversity & Health, The KNOW Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and serves as an expert panelist for H.E.R. Health Collective (2021-2022).
Connect with Lisa:
IG: @healthyphit
Undiet App: https://undietonline.com/?rfsn=7097108.95e7f8
Coaching Program: https://tidy-hat-626.myflodesk.com/
Stay Connected:
BOOK your 1:1 virtual Women's Nutrition Coaching session: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
WELCOME TO OUR 50TH EPISODE!!! That's right y'all we made it. Thank YOU for joining us on this incredible journey towards better health and wellness for women. As we celebrate this milestone, I wanted to share a bit about why I became a women's health dietitian and reflect on 4 of our TOP episodes that have made a positive impact on myself and our listeners! As a bonus, I am leading an "Ask the RD" segment, where I'll be answering 7 of your burning questions about nutrition for women. We can't wait for the next 50 episodes to come where we will continue to break barriers in the wellness industry and empower women in their bodies and overall health. Celebrate 50 episodes with us by leaving a kind rating + review!!! And, please pour up a glass of something for us! mhk?!?! CHEERSSSSSS!!!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
Stay Connected:
Let's Flourish! BOOK 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
I am finally ready to tackle all of your burning Q's surrounding intermittent fasting (IF)! Many of our listeners ask: "Is intermittent fasting the ultimate solution for achieving optimal health?" "Can this pattern of eating truly support my metabolism and help me loose weight?" "Will intermittent fasting screw up my hormones and energy?" Let's separate fact from fiction and explore what the science has to say. In this episode, I will be joined by Shana, a renowned nutrition expert, also known as "the nutrition tea" on Insta who is here to help me break it down for you so you can be better informed and see if its the best or worst approach for you. LISTEN UP!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
About Shana Spence
Shana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New York. She is an "all foods fit" dietitian. Life is already complicated, why restrict yourself unnecessarily? She creates a platform for open discussion on nutrition and wellness topics that are anti diet, Health at Every Size, non weight centric related, considering all the information circulating around these days. Was she always interested in nutrition? No. Not so long ago, she worked in the fashion industry and hated it. (The joke is: she got a B.S in Fashion Merchandising...get it?) She finally decided to make a change, go back to school and became involved in food policy and public health, where she currently works. In addition to this, she owns her business, The Nutrition Tea which provides consulting and counseling work. Speaking engagements include Peloton, NEDA, Eating Recovery Center, The Rose Retreats, FoodFluence 2022, and Eat Well Global. She can be seen in media such as NPR, Shape Magazine, GQ, SELF Magazine, Women's Health Magazine, Outside Magazine, ABC Good Morning America, and Healthline.
Connect with Shana Spence:
Website: https://www.thenutritiontea.com/
IG: @thenutritiontea
TIKTOK: @thenutritiontea
Stay Connected:
Let's Flourish! BOOK your 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching session: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Are you a coffee lover or hater?! You might be wondering... how much coffee is too much coffee?! And if it can really affect certain hormones. In this episode, we explore whether or not caffeine influences our hormones when consumed in excess. We're also chatting about the importance of mindful consumption and finding a balance. PLUS, we share 5 coffee alternatives you'll want to add to your routine asap. It's time to sip smart and prioritize harmony in our bodies. LISTEN UP!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
Stay Connected:
Let's Flourish! BOOK 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Do YOU get migraines? headaches? They are literally... THE WORST. Don't worry, you are not alone. Migraines affects ~28 million adults in the U.S, with 85% of chronic migraine sufferers being women. Today, I am in conversation with a NYC based Neurologist, Dr. Huma Sheikh who is here to breakdown the difference between headaches and migraines, potential triggers you should know about, when you need to see a doctor ASAP and holistic ways to prevent and treat them! Send this episode with anyone who is a part of the #migrainesufferers gang. LISTEN UP!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
About Dr. Huma Sheikh
Dr Huma Sheikh is a board-certified Harvard-trained Headache Specialist and Neurologist. She graduated from UMDNJ- Rutgers Medical School and completed a Neurology residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx NY. She then completed a Vascular Fellowship followed by another fellowship in "Headache and Facial Pain," at Brigham & Women's Hospital- Harvard Medical School. She now has over 6 years of clinical experience treating complex headaches and takes a holistic approach. Dr. Sheikh is involved in research and started the "Migraine and Vascular Committee," at the American Headache Society (AHS). You can find her on TikTok or in the media spreading awareness and education.
Connect with Dr. Sheikh:
Websites: https://www.headachesnyc.com/
IG: @headachesnyc
TIKTOK: @headachesnyc
Stay Connected:
Let's Flourish! BOOK your 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching session: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Let's be real here. Nobody really cares about what to eat when pregnant until... you're actually pregnant! Whether pregnancy is on your radar or not, I still think its worth knowing this information to keep for your future self or to share with another woman in your life! Today, my RD friend Olivia is here to share all the gems with you on what to eat during pregnancy, what to avoid and how to select the BEST prenatal vitamin. LISTEN UP!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
About Olivia Small:
Olivia Small is a registered dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor, who helps women optimize nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy to grow a healthy baby and find balance postpartum. She started her practice working in weight loss, but as her clients came in with period problems, metabolic and gut issues, she realized that the health challenges of womanhood have deeper roots. Now as "The Pregnancy Nutritionist," she's building her women's health practice by supporting mamas during one of the most important phases of their life one that can impact mom and baby's health, for many years to come.
Connect with Olivia:
Websites: www.olivethedietitian.com
IG: @the.pregnancy.nutritionist
Stay Connected:
Let's Flourish! BOOK your 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching session: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
We're still on our women's health month series! Do you know the top key nutrients women need to get enough of on the regular??!! Today, I am here to help you out. FYI!!!! Women have unique nutritional needs and it evolves throughout the lifecycle - from puberty to pregnancy, menopause and beyond. Nutrients like iron, vitamin D and calcium are soooo vital. Let's discuss 7 key nutrients you SERIOUSLY don't want to miss out on. LISTEN UP!
P.S Happy 2nd Podcast Anniversary to us, we can't believe we've been doing this for two years. A special S/O to you, our listener for sticking it out with us! Drop some love in the reviews + rating section, we'd love to hear from you!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
Stay Connected:
Let's Flourish! BOOK 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Happy Women's Health Month, friends! QUESTION! Have you ever had a conversation with your mom, aunt or any female relative about their health history?! One way to reach your best health as a woman is to prepare for what might be in your future, and one of the greatest ways to do that is to talk to a woman who shares many of your genes: your mom. When we take a moment to ask health-related questions, it can help us to understand our own health in a better way. And having these conversations can lead to healthy lifestyle changes or preventative measures to possibly reduce the risk of certain health challenges.
Today, I am so so soooo excited to be in conversation with my biggest inspiration...MY MOM aka "mama flourish!" We had a fun time chatting about body image, how we are keeping our health in check these days, and highlight the top 9 questions every woman should ask their mom. You're going to love this one!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
Stay Connected:
Let's Flourish! BOOK 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
They call it a "lazy girl meal" but I call it self-care! Figuring out what to eat especially during the weekdays can be hard, I get it. After a long day of being the fabulous human that you are, the last thing you probably want to do is chef it up in the kitchen. This is where lazy girl meals come into play. Easy, delicious, nutritious and most importantly QUICK?!?! Trust me when I say these hacks will change your life!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
Stay Connected:
Let's Flourish! BOOK 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Whether you're a mom, a future mom or know a mom, today's episode is one you'll be thanking us for! Look...I get it, being a mom and feeding kids is a serious job! And sometimes, it's frustrating and even daunting. You may be thinking to yourself, "how can I keep my kids nourished all the time?!" "What are key nutrients I should be concerned about?" "am I feeding my little enough?"... My friend Chacha, who is also a child nutrition expert is here today to share her top tips on how you can keeping your littles healthy and nourished! And even if you're not a mom, you'll want to share it with a mom-friend of yours or save the tips for later when you need it. LISTEN UP!
The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.
About Alicia "Chacha" Miller:
Alicia “Chacha” Miller is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in maternal and pediatric nutrition, general wellness, and chronic disease prevention. As the Founder of The Cardamom Nutrition and mom of two, she is passionate about feeding littles and making sure they are getting exposure to all the nutrition they need, right from the start. Chacha collaborates with her clients to design a unique intervention informed by science to meet their specific needs and that works seamlessly into their current lifestyle. She has a plant-forward food philosophy that emphasizes optimizing nutritional status using whole foods and by eating more plants, but she also believes that balance is key. She is a military wife and mom to two beautiful littles, has two dogs and her favorite food are tacos.
Connect with Chacha:
Websites: www.thecardamomnutrition.com
IG: @itsthecardamom
Stay Connected:
Let's Flourish! BOOK your 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching session: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com
Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter
Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com
Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @flourishheights
Facebook: @flourishheights
Twitter: @flourishheights
Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!