Growing up in a Caribbean household is not for the weak of heart. Since June is Caribbean Heritage Month, we want to tell you how it was growing up in a traditional Haitian and Jamaican household in the United States of 'Merica. We explore familial and social dynamics, cultural cuisines, and how these experiences shaped the women we are today. Conn…

Catfishing is the act of luring people in under false pretenses. Making them think they are getting one thing when in reality they are not, or the end result is not what they thought it would. Kim and Johane discuss today how catfishing relates to the nutrition and wellness world, how we may be entering catfish relationships unbeknownst to us when …

How far would you go the get the perfect body? Some procedures are less risky than others, but we've seen it all. We've seen botox injections, hair implants, butt lifts, surgical procedures to make you taller, and we are naming a few. Baby, we've seen it all, and today let's talk about it and comment to let us know what you think. Connect with Joha…

If you've ever thought that having a breeched baby meant that you would have an automatic C-section, you were wrong! Listen in as Johane continues to share her labor and delivery experiences and the techniques her doctors used when they found out her baby was breeched. Johane also continues with her last 2 labor and delivery experiences and what go…

The birthing experience comes with many emotions for most of us. Excitement because we can’t wait to meet our bundles of joy. Worry because we don’t know what may or may not happen. Feelings of being overwhelmed because there is so much going on. For some of us, our worst fears come to life, and we experience trauma during the birthing of our babie…

In case you missed it, rock-hard abs, a chiseled jawline, and muscular legs are NOT equivalent to having picture-perfect health. Even the "healthiest" looking person is susceptible to illnesses. Have you seen the news lately? Tons of young, energetic, and physically fit persons are falling ill. In today's episode, we challenge the notion of "pictur…

For many of us, imbalances in our hormones can cause a range of unwanted symptoms, like fatigue, weight gain and low libido making us search for answers. If you're not getting your information from a professional and believing the crazy information out there, you will end up not eating anything thinking severe elimination will be beneficial for you…

Before you quickly answer 'no', consider this: food prices increased by 11% last year (generally, it's 2% yearly). Did you have to scale back on your grocery list? Did you have to cut back on eggs? Find cheaper substitutes for your favorite brands? Many people with serious medical and financial issues have modified their grocery lists. How can we, …

We've heard the importance of gut health repeated over and over again in the last few years. One of the recommendations often talked about for better gut health is consuming fermented foods. But are fermented foods really as good as we are being told. Kim and Johane sit down and discuss the truth about fermented foods and if they are indeed worth t…

Did you know your diet, medications, lotions, your laundry detergent, and lifestyle play a huge when it comes to your vagina health? Prepartum or postpartum ALL THESE THINGS MATTER. Take a deep dive with Dr. Tasha into part 2 of ‘Think of her as your fairy godmother’ as we tackle tough questions you should ask yourself to tune into your body, and o…

Have you ever heard of a doula? How about a physio-doula? Well, if you have a uterus and have or want kids, listen up! Think of Dr. Tasha as your fairy godmother. She is a physical therapist and a doula focusing on the pelvic floor, birth, and your postpartum journey. In part 1 of this episode, we discuss obstetric violence, birthing positions, you…

Hey y'all! We know...it's been a while... But we are back! In this episode, Kim and Johane talk about where they have been in the last year and why they took such a long hiatus from recording Nutrition Lifestyles with Kim and Johane. Connect with Johane: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blacknutritionistmama/ FB: Wonderfully Nutritious by Johane Websi…

Believe it or not, you can’t believe everything you see on social media. According to our guest some of the smartest people in the fitness industry don’t walk around with six-packs! Mind-blowing right? On todays episode join us as we chat it up with dietitian & trainer, Amber Trejo, CPT, MS, RDN about why weight-lifting for women is in, how you can…

Mental health wellness has been a focus for a significant number of people in the last few years. Whether it is due to the pandemic or events that occurred prior, most of us adults have realized that there is no shame in admitting that we need support when it comes to our mental health. What most do not consider is the mental health wellness of our…

Have you ever had a medical professional diminish your physical or mental malady by saying “it’s all in your head”? Friends, join the club! Today on the podcast we have an enlightening and jaw-dropping episode with Dr. Carolyn Ross, an Integrative & Functional Medicine physician. We discuss how your past experiences (including trauma ya’ll) impacts…

If you’ve been pregnant, currently pregnant, are planning on getting pregnant, know someone who is pregnant, you know how stressful pregnancy can be. So much info is thrown at a pregnant woman on what they need to monitor during pregnancy. One of the important tests is in measuring if a pregnant woman has developed gestational diabetes. Today we ha…

What is the 4th Thursday in November really about? If “Thanksgiving” come to mind, you only really know half of the story. Yes, Thanksgiving asa holiday revolves around food, family, and fellowship, but it is also heavily steeped in Indigenous culture. Join us as we have a candid talk about Indigenous history, forced acculturation, food soverenight…

On today’s episode, we are warning you now, there is no such thing as TMI! LOL As women, at one point or another we have thought about Kegels, the strength of our vaginal walls, will having a baby weakened all that and what can we do to prevent and reverse these potential problems. Well, we’ve got you, cause today we have with us Sabrina Baxter, Do…

Ever heard the saying ‘your gut is the gateway to your health’? As a matter of fact, the rumor mill has it that gut health is related to diabetes. How? Without getting into all the nitty gritty your pancreas is a part of your endocrine system AND digestive system. In this episode join Johane and Kim as they share the how and why you should focus on…

Ashy season is upon us, and for us melanated folks, this can be the bane of our existence! If you’re like us and are still trying to figure out which products works best for your skin and may even still believe because black don’t crack you don’t need to use sunscreen, this is the perfect episode to learn how to get your skin products together. Tod…

Ladies, it’s officially cuffing season. If you’re on the dating scene, what type of guy do you typically date? Does your boo thang make your life healthier and happier? Or are they toxic? Believe it or not, there is an uncanny parallel when it comes to the “type” of guy you date and the eating habits you form. Don’t believe us? We dare you to join …

If you are someone who like to think outside of the box and like for your healthcare provider to treat you individually, this is the episode for you! In recent years, the term Functional Nutrition has become more mainstream and some of you may wonder how it differs from traditional nutrition therapy. Well, we’ve got you! Today we have functional an…

Fact: All women are at risk for developing breast cancer. But did you know certain skin and hair care products contain chemicals that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, alopecia, and fibroids. To add insult to injury, women of color are overexposed to toxic chemicals that have been linked to cancer, preterm birth, fibroids, and…

Being pregnant and having a baby is beautiful! BUT what about the not so pretty symptoms that occur during this time that you never hear talked about? Well today we are talking about them all! We are discussing all the bad and the ugly. If you are pregnant, are thinking about getting pregnant or know someone who is, this is an episode you will want…

If you think getting your kids to eat more veggies is a challenge - imagine trying to eat more veggies as an adult! The struggle is real, especially if you’re not a fan. On the podcast today we have Taesha Butler, from the Natural Nurturer, speaking to us about how to creatively incorporate more veggies into your diet. This is one episode you don’t…

Plants are therapeutic! Period. DYK the pharmaceutical community exists because of plants? Today on the podcast we have Yoli Ouiya, the queen of green, to speak to use about the benefits of how different herbs can be used in the culinary space to diversify your nutrition profile and support you during different times of your life. * This podcast ep…

Scrap everything you think you know about rheumatology. If you're having unexplained muscle aches, rashes, and unknown fevers, to name a few - have you ever followed up with a physician and got checked out for an autoimmune disease? Type 1 diabetes, IBD, celiac disease are all autoimmune diseases that can wreak havoc on the body, but can be properl…

Growing up Caribbean, the conversation of sex is not one that was easily spoken in our homes. As with many cultures, the topic of sex was and is taboo. Being that a healthy sex life is part of wellness, the lack of conversations in our cultures have impacted many today. We are trying to break that cycle! We have Psychiatrist Dr. Canary with us toda…

Take a walk down memory lane with us: What were you doing exactly a year ago? If you’re anything like us we were on the verge of panicking when the media announced the coronavirus epidemic had turned into a full-blown pandemic. Remember when toilet paper was a rare commodity? What a year! One positive thing the pandemic has done was it caused peopl…

Gut health and the microbiome is all the rage nowadays! Even more so now since Chadwick Boseman from 'The Black Panther' died of colon cancer, it seems like everyone (and we mean EVERYONE) is focusing on gut health. But, do they really know what they are talking about? Today we sat down with Gastroenterology expert, Dr. Janese Laster, to give us al…

Today on the podcast we interviewed Michelle Tam, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of the popular blog Nom Nom Paleo. Michelle takes us on a journey on how she discovered the paleo diet, how it changed her life and why the paleo diet might be right for you. Confession: we had major preconceived notions of what the paleo diet is and i…

You may not be paying a lot of attention to them, but your feet can be telling you a lot about what’s going on with your health! Whether you are an athlete, have a disease you are managing or are like us in that you love wearing those 5 inch heels LOL, your feet maybe telling you it’s time to go see a podiatrist. This week we have with us Dr. Sonde…

Sugar! We see this ingredient in a lot of food items. From breads, candies, and pasta sauce, if it’s not the first ingredient in most products these days, it is an ingredient somewhere down the line. Back in the day most didn’t have access to honey, and table sugar. Which such easy access and overconsumption in today’s world, have we become addicte…

Spring is here and this can only mean one thing, it’s Gardening time!!! For those of us who started a quarantine garden last spring, you may be getting ready to continue with your newfound green thumb, or light green thumb for some of us LOL. We have so many questions over here and we are sure you do to. To answer them, we have brought the founder …

The COVID vaccine is here! For some people that is a good thing, and they have already been vaccinated, while for others skepticism remain. Despite the thousands of deaths that have occurred in the U.S. alone from COVID infections, black and brown communities are still a little hesitant on the efficacy of the vaccine and trusting the healthcare sys…

Plant-based diets are all the craze! As the new year is a few days away and more people are taking a personal interest in their health a plant-based diet may very well top your list. Plant based diets have the potential to improve your blood sugar levels, lower your weight and decrease your cholesterol levels. But, don’t be fooled- not all plant-us…

How many of us roll down our window and turn on our favorite jam when driving down a highway? That’s one of our favorite things to do over here. When we turn on music we are usually trying to relax or forget about our stressors, right? Well did you know that Music Therapy is an actual field? Music therapy is used in clinical settings in just about …

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for many. Whether you started out social distancing with your significant other, family members, friends, or your kids - the fact that we are in one space for long periods with one group of people or alone, can’t mingle from girls/guys night out to social events or just from person to person is affect…

Have you ever thought about what you eat? Really, really thought about how you eat and nourish your body or why you are eating what you are eating? Are you checked in with your senses at meal times? What about the wellness information you see on social media, do you ever feel like it’s information overload? Well today we have with us Registered Die…

Are you old enough to remember the ‘Spice Up Your Life’ chorus song lyrics? If you do, this song was literally years ahead of any random controlled, doubled blinded scientific study. Spices have been used (and are still being used) in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal agents. Science now is coming ar…

For some people, their teeth can make or break their confidence. We’ve seen and heard of celebrities spending thousands of dollars to change their smile because they feel like having perfect straight and white teeth will get them ahead in their career. When it comes to health and wellness your teeth are quite important. Not only are your teeth part…

By definition the term ‘diet' means the types of foods (and drinks) which are habitually consumed. In the 21st century ‘ diet' also lends itself to the foods which someone restricts themselves from eating. In our opinion, everyone has the right to choose which foods that do and do not enter their bodies. Although that is a basic human right, truth …

If you are pregnant, planning on getting pregnant? or are close with someone who fall in the above category? Have you thought about where you are going to deliver your baby? Home birth vs. Hospital. Right now we are in the middle of a pandemic and some hospitals, depending on where you live, are not letting significant others, or doulas or grandmot…

Generally speaking comfort foods are a combination of salt, sugar and fat. We’re not food scientists, but why is it that salt, sugar and fat are always found in a lot of fast foods and junk foods? As Registered Dietitian Nutritionists we’ve noticed people of color die sooner and sicker than their white counterparts because they live in nutritionall…

On this episode we have Marquisele (Mikey) Mercedes, the author of “The Unbearable Whiteness and Fatphobia of “Anti-Diet Dietitians”. Mikey who is broadly interested in how racism, anti-Blackness, and fat phobia shape health care, research and public health, found that Anti-Diet Dietitians (ADD) on social media included a lot of dietitians who “sit…

We love our comfort foods right? We are often recommending that you retain your culture in your lifestyle because otherwise how sustainable would living a healthy lifestyle be? But when it comes to our culture, why is it that we focus a lot on the unhealthy foods that were introduced to us during slavery? What does moderation really mean when it co…

If you follow us on social media you know a few months ago we both became founding members of the Food + Wellness Equity Collective. To catch you up to speed we are a diverse group of content creators and entrepreneurs committed to being change agents for equity, diversity and anti-racism in the food and wellness industry. Today on the podcast we h…

Have you realized how influential social media gurus are when it comes to what decision you make about your health? To be honest, it’s a crying shame! These gurus have more impact on your life than your doctor or dietitian simply because they have a large Instagram following. No wonder why orthroexia, cheat days, and “have the extra cookie” mentali…

What have you heard about breastfeeding? In the black community, there are several myths and facts that have kept most black mothers from breastfeeding. We are celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week and we thought it was no better time to discuss the history of breastfeeding in the United States. There has been a movement in recent years, and as a re…

Let’s be honest, there is nothing attractive about the term "geriatric pregnancy”. Though ovarian aging is a real thing and different for every woman, we need to normalize what age women decide to conceive, whether is through natural conception or IVF. Furthermore, in communities of color miscarriages and infertility are not highly discussed, altho…