Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the power of gut health, a few tips and tricks to increase your health and lastly an overview of how a healthy lifestyle can impact your quality of life. We are all about community and wellness on this episode so lets jump right into it.
[2:02] What We Are Loving This Week [4:50] Overview of Health
[15:15] Overview of Digestive Health
[19:22] Morning and Evening Health Hacks
[26:25] Overview of Aloe Vera
[37:25] Our Call to Action for Our Listeners
[35:58] Andretta Honesty Moment
[40:59] Aaqila’s Honesty Moment [44:20] More About Us & Our Mission & How to Be featured on our podcast LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Thank you for listening. We hope this podcast has been informative & an inspiring resource to create the kind of life you want with your health in mind.
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk with Stacey Minor, founder of Sweet Potato Patch. We dig deep into the impact food deserts are having on minority communities, how we can step up to the plate and be in control of what we eat and how generations can promote healthy lifestyles. This week it is all about recognizing your black girl magic and being the change you want to see.
[8:20] What We Are Loving This Week [13:30] Introduction of Guest Stacey Minor
Stacey Minor was one of the first African American women to work for the food company Monsanto. Now, she is taking her knowledge and using it in Chicago’s neediest communities.
– Minor is the founder of Sweet Potato Patch, which is a meal delivery service operating on the South Side. She uses produce that major retailers will not take and turns it into gourmet heat and serves meals — and produce bags.
[44:44] Andretta Honesty Moment
[45:40] Aaqila’s Honesty Moment
[46:46] Stacey’s Honesty Moment [49:00] More About Us & Our Mission & How to Be featured on our podcast LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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Sweet Potato Patch is a Technology based Food business whose overall all mission is to utilize day to day technology to increase and create an ease related to healthy food access to residents in Urban Food Deserts.
We utilize smart technology and GPS Tracked Crowd-Sourced Delivery Technology to deliver farm to table, healthy food options, to the front door of residents in Urban Food Deserts. Our farm to table food meets the needs and also the cultural necessity of our customers.
Often recognized as a Plant Scientist or Executive Career Strategist, Stacey Minor is just a home-girl from the South Side of Chicago (by way of Roseland and Chatham). Stacey graduated with honors from the 2nd overall class of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Science and went on to pursue her studies at the University of Illinois in Champaign. In the 90’s Plant Biotechnology was so new, that the University did not have a degree program for it, so she ultimately studies Plant Sciences, but went on to work for the Monsanto Company and became one of the first of a handful of African American women to work in Plant Biotechnology professionally as a Senior Research Scientist.
Stacey went on to switch careers after pursuing a MBA with an emphasis in Organizational Development from Washington University in St. Louis, to work at helping people re-brand and re-position themselves after career loss, as an Executive Job Coach in outplacement and Director of Career Services in Higher Education. She is a graduate of the Joseph Business School, founded by Dr. Bill Winston. Stacey is also the author of The 28th Chapter, and is now the Founder/Farmer In Chief of Sweet Potato Patch and Patchwerkz – Chicago, a faithful member of Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn.
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the fundamentals of mindset awareness on your wellness journey. We dig deep into our experiences with doing all that we can to stay healthy. We share our go to tips and the things you should look out for when it comes to your health.
[2:10] Hot Topics [11:20] Wellness Q & A 1: What’s The Most Important Thing to Focus on for Wellness? Test Your Hormone Levels with Everly Well Best Sun Screen for Brown Women is THIS Need Magnesium or a Probiotic – Tierra Goes Green
[49:00] Wellness Q & A 2: How Can I Give Up Pop? This is Your Brain on Junk Food Article – New York Times LaCroix- Tasty Alternatives for the Soda Flu via Eat This
[58:15] What Aaqila is Loving This Week
[59:26] What Andretta is Loving This Week Read The Article She mentions HERE
[1:02:38] More About Us & Our Mission & How to Be featured on our podcast LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the fundamentals of mindset awareness on your wellness journey while counting your coins. We dig deep into our experiences with doing all that we can to stay healthy and on a budget. We share our go to stores and the things you should look out for at the checkout lane, on packaging and more to not only save you money but your life as well.
[2:10] Hot Topics [11:20] Wellness Tip Number 1
[14:10] Wellness Tip Number 2
[16:03] Wellness Tip Number 3
[19:04] Wellness Tip Number 4
[23:20] Wellness Tip Number 5
[24:35] Wellness Tip Number 6
[27:27] Wellness Tip Number 7
[29:50] How to Get The Most Wellness for Your Money
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Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the fundamentals of mindset awareness on your wellness journey. We dig deep into the issues centered around bringing those you love on the health journey with you. We even talk about holding yourself accountable for your health as the root to all progress. VMack Fit is vulnerable and real in this episode as she shares her battle with feeling like she let her body down and what we all can learn from her tenacity.
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Learn More About Vanessa Mack’s By Reading Her Bio Below: Vanessa Mack’s aka (VMack Fit) vision and enthusiasm knows no limits, and “no limits” is a mindset that she incites throughout her life. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, Cyber professional, and fitness guru; she has her personal training and nutrition certification through the National Association of Sports Medicine, Master Spin Instructor certification with Madd Dog Athletics. These are just a few of the many hats she wears with awe-inspiring poise and devotion to wellness. Vanessa is committed to changing lives through health and wellness, she allocates her time between her corporate workday, fitness and wellness movement without compromising the fidelity of either. Vanessa realized that too many of her loved ones are affected or losing their lives from chronic diseases that is largely preventable and at the very least, manageable. Thus, she decided that enough was enough and embarked upon her mission to inspire healthier, more active lifestyles. She is the creator and executive producer of The Health & Wholeness show, which is a social networking talk show that focuses on wellness and healing within our communities. Vanessa has been sought out to be a guest speaker by a variety of wellness organizations based on her passion and commitment to wellness. Empowering and inspiring accurately describes the contributions Vanessa has made and will continue to make in the lives of others. She embodies the quote attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” With that in mind, Vanessa simply aspires to be a vessel for change as she motivates and inspires through her fitness and wellness platforms. Motto: “Be Good To Yourself” Follow on Instagram and Facebook @ VMack Fit
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding the power of a Detox. We do a deep dive into what makes them effective and how to know you’re about to waste your time. This is the episode you have been waiting for if you are on a journey to be happy and well.
[1:20] Aaqila’s Testimony & Call to Action for Being READY!
[9:20] An Introduction to a DETOX
[13:20] What Type of Detox Do You Need? [READ THIS]
[16:10] Protein Matters
[17:14] Juice The Weight Off or Nah?
[18:37] A Juice a Day Does WHAT?!?!?!?!?!
[19:20] The LIVER Detox Controversy
[21:21] The Food Restriction Detox “I’ll Just Give Up Gluten”
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Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the fundamentals of knowing your triggers, how to motivate yourself and letting go of fear on your wellness journey.
Ingredients: 1 head of Cauliflower (organic preferred), 2 green scallions, 2 stalks celery, handful of Cilantro, 2 boiled eggs, Salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, Avocado Mayonnaise. Separate the Cauliflower into small pieces and steam to tender about 5 minutes. I like to steam mine. Remove and add chopped boiled eggs. Cut green scallions, celery and cilantro into small size and add to bowl. Add seasonings and avocado Mayo. You can vary this, it’s pretty much like potato salad except you use Cauliflower and Avocado Mayo.
What are 5 advantages Getting Your Emotions In Order
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Learn More About Coach Pain By Reading His Bio Below:
I am honored to share my story with you so that you can see the path that brought me to where I am today. You see, I believe that it is through difficult situations and great pain that the human spirit grows and character is developed. And my story is a testament to this.
I started in the fitness industry when I was only 18 years old, and I knew that it was where I belonged. I had always been into fitness and enjoyed being active throughout my whole childhood. I was involved in Martial Arts, Wrestling and Football throughout high school and was generally a very physical person.I have been in the field for 26+ years and plan to stay here for many more. While I always enjoyed my work and was successful with it, I was not as passionate then as I am now. The passion didn’t come until much later. The passion came through the most painful loss I have ever experienced…the death of my mother.
It was my mother’s life: her sacrifices, support and guidance that made me the man I am today. It was her death that birthed a passion in me. After I lost my mother, I had a renewed sense of purpose; I vowed that I would make her proud. It was during this painful season that I realized that I was put here to help others, to guide others to be their best selves, and to continue striving to be my best too.My parents were always an anchor for me. They raised my siblings and I to be the best we could be, instilling a deep faith and the principles of Respect, Love and Discipline; principles that I apply to everything I do even to this day. After my mother’s death, my father became a beacon for me. He demonstrated a great strength even through great tragedy. He inspires me to push through the pain and grow stronger through difficult situations.
Since then, I redefined my purpose. I became more passionate about helping others to reach their goals, but even more I longed to help them evolve into their best selves. I work with clients to help them move forward towards their future instead of dwelling on the past. One of my favorite analogies of this evolution is when a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. After the butterfly emerges from the cocoon, he never goes back to being a caterpillar. Once you start living as your true self and growing into your best self, you don’t go back to who you used to be.
Since this awakening, my path has led me towards many great career opportunities. I have worked as a Spartan SGX trainer and had the incredible honor of giving motivational speeches at Spartan and Battlefrog events along with at the OCR World Championships. I have spoken to groups of first responders and to youth at schools. When I speak, I do not write a script, I speak from the heart and in the moment. My hope with each motivational speech is that I connect to the hearts of the audience, that they will be able to feel my energy and passion and that it will ignite something inside of them too! I view every speaking opportunity as an honor and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.As far as training goes, I have developed my own unique style that represents who I am as a fitness coach. I have built the foundation for my training on my years of experience with various approaches. My training sessions are all about functional movement, but I am constantly changing things up to keep my clients interested and challenged. This style is not for everyone, but those who want to be pushed and who want to become mentally tough as well as physically strong love my combination of movements and motivation.
Ultimately it has been the painful situations in my life that have grown me the most. It is because of my loss and my struggles that I have become who I am today.
Who am I? I am confident. I am humble. I am hungry. I am eager. I am ambitious. I am hard-working. I am willing to do what it takes. I am Coach Pain. MY EXPERIENCEI have over 26 years of experience in the fitness industry and as a motivational speaker. Some of my professional accomplishments include:
Motivational Speaker
Fitness Coach
Nutrition Specialist
NPC 2011 Midwest Ironman Physique
American Ninja Warrior Participant – 2011, 2012
Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling Background (12 years)
Naval Special Warface Orientation Course Instructor
Announcer and Motivational Speaker For Spartan Race and BattleFrong Series
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the challenges of facing your ability to prioritize your health and knowing unhealthy social stress triggers. Victoria Knox shares her journey with developing a new role in her wellness as a health conscious survivor of life in general.
[1:30] Introduction of Today’s Episode [2:03] What We Are Loving This Week [7:25] Guest Introduction: Victoria Knox [13:00] Victoria Knox Breaks Down Why People Choose Holistic Wellness [22:22] Victoria Knox Outlines A Few Common Health Issues & Their Triggers [25:44] Victoria Knox Offers Her Tips On Prioritizing Your Health [35:24] Victoria Knox Offers a Few Health Tips Many Women Ignore [36:30] Honesty Moment of the Week [42:30] Learn About Victoria’s Products, Services & Contact Information [48:10] More About Us & Our Mission & How You Can Be Featured On The Podcast
Did You Miss Last Weeks Feature Recipe? Try Dr. Shante Griggs’ Kale & Apple Juice Recipe” As seen on Instagram?
2 Bunches of Kale Greens3 Red Delicious ApplesHalf of a Freshly Squeezed Lemon1 Bunch of Spinach “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.”
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Read the Full Bio of Victoria Knox Below & Visit Her Website https://www.vknoxlife.com I am a holistic health and wellness practitioner with a focus on nutrition as the primary driver to wellness. I work independently and in partnership with naturopathic and integrated medical doctors to create lasting lifestyle change for clients/patients. Six pillars that I’ve termed R.A.W. Lifestyle System (Really Awesome Way), was developed from my own experiences, backed by scientific evidence. With the integration of whole foods, supplements and medicines (if applicable), coupled with spirit, mind and body engagement, clients may restore or improve their overall wellness by following the basic R.A.W. Lifestyle System. Originally from Illinois, and prior to a career in wellness, I held a diverse 30+ year career in business management, communications, and consulting. My career includes leadership roles for major companies and nonprofits where I’ve managed strategic partnerships and created programs with Fortune 500 companies with a bottom line of $10M in revenue, sponsorships and in-kind donations. When my employer quickly downsized, I began my own consulting practice to help entrepreneurs and proprietors build their business. I’ve independently coached and consulted with more than 500 business leaders through my programs, conferences, and partnerships with higher education, government and nonprofit entities.As the years flew by, I found myself professionally flourishing, but plummeting in health. Though I tried different weight loss programs, nothing worked. I resolved to believe that I’d be overweight (and unhealthy) the rest of my life and engulfed myself in working around the clock to create solutions for clients.One day, I was in pain and could not get out of bed. I thought it was food poisoning. A good friend suggested I try a holistic treatment (colon hydrotherapy). I didn’t know what it was, but, was willing to explore it. After the first session, the pain was gone.One session quickly became weekly visits for three months and a 30 pound weight loss without exercise (which I later added and actually become a fitness instructor)! This started my passion for holistic wellness and led to another career in the wellness coaching. Though my clients knew the business results, they were eager to learn more about my weight loss and health management routines. I became a raw foodist (vegetarian), avid juicer, and dropped six sizes in about eight months! My overall health improved. Shortly after, I wrote and self-published My Secret Transformation; How I Detoxed My Life and Reinvented Myself. That was more than a decade ago and it’s still how I govern my life.The same year My Secret Transformation was published, a weight loss franchise recruited me to become their lead weight loss coach and practice director for the Southwest region. Today, I reside in Arizona and assist people across the country with wellness and integrated approaches.I studied at Columbia College, Chicago, earned a BA in communications from Governors State University and Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner designation from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Arizona.In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, juicing, writing and expanding my knowledge on integrated wellness. I’m the mother of three adult sons and grandmother of twins.Credentials:
Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner Diploma, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Behavior Modification Certification, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Fitness Nutrition Certification, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Personal Development Coach Certified
BA in Communications, minor in Business Management, Columbia College Chicago and Governors State University (Dean’s List)
Nonprofit Implementation and Development Certified
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding women of color and their health. This week we will dig deep on issues dealing with pain, prescription drugs, and triggers during pregnancy with Dr. Shante Griggs PharmD, RPh, DN of the National College of Naprapathic Medicine.
[42:24] More About Us & Our Mission & Who to Follow Online
Try Dr. Shante Griggs’ Kale & Apple Juice Recipe” As seen on Instagram?
2 Bunches of Kale Greens3 Red Delicious ApplesHalf of a Freshly Squeezed Lemon1 Bunch of Spinach “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.”
Dr Shanté Prescribed “Health… Beauty… Science” LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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Read the Full Bio of Dr. Shante Griggs PharmD , RPh, DN Below
Shante Griggs received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy (2006) and has also received her Doctor of Naprapathy (DN) degree from the National College of Naprapathic Medicine (2014). She has dedicated 17+ years of practice in community pharmacy, clinical pharmacy services and pharmacy academia. Dr. Shante also taught from 2008 – 2010 at Chicago State University at the College of Pharmacy as drug compounding laboratory instructor before committing to another doctorate program in the field of Naprapathy. Dr. Shante Griggs has taken both of her very cherished medical backgrounds collectively to be at the forefront of complimentary integrative medicine. Inspired by her own challenges with back pain in pregnancy over the years, led Dr. Griggs to her doctorate thesis on the “Treatment of Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy: The Application of Naprapathic Medicine in Treating Hyperlordosis & Muscle Spasm”.
This research and limited data has also inspired her practice for more evidence based research with the application of Naprapathic Medicine as complimentary treatment & therapy in the areas of not just pain in general but pain & nutrient deficiencies experienced in fertility, prenatal and post partum care. This research, literature and personal experience also created the segue to Dr. Shante’s up and coming book series “Mommy Hurts” not only sharing her personal experiences in miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, bankruptcy, bad credit, single parent-hood and child loss; but outlining coping mechanisms, encouraging healing from the pain of each while providing the inspiration and hope to millions of women globally.
Dr Shante Griggs currently sits as President of the National College of Naprapathic Medicine (NCNM) while simultaneously serving on the executive Board of Directors as Vice-President for the American Naprapathic Association (ANA) to lead in the innovation and widespread recognition of Naprapathy (nuh-prah-pa-thee) which is Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal Medicine that incorporates nutrition in healing protocols as a secondary scope of practice under the DN license.
Dr Shante Griggs most recent efforts have been focused in the education to expand the development of a Naprapathic Doctorate Program at Chicago State University, the University of Illinois among others. This effort will also create more doctors of naprapathy to serve in disadvantaged, underserved and underrepresented communities across America. Other initiatives led by Dr Shante is through her service in health, financial and political education through the New Life Movement Ministries, a Ministry for progressive, spiritual, political, economic and social change.
“Food, herbs and drugs are all a part of this world and at times may be used together inappropriately. It is our duty as health care providers to ensure that they co-exist safely and effectively with our patients.”
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding women of color and their health. This week we will dig deep on issues dealing with sleep, anxiety and stress.
[42:46] More About Us & Our Mission & Who to Follow Online
Want Andretta’s “Covid Cocktail” As seen on Instagram?
A cup of Warm WaterAdd fresh squeezed limeElderberry Colloidal Silver (as instructed)Zinc (as instructed)Oil of Oregano (as instructed)Vitamin D (as instructed)
Vitamin C (as instructed)
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