The Single Well with Dr. Milah: Recent Episodes
Kamilah Marie MD
Dr. Milah is a single mom, double board-certified Family Physician and Obesity Medicine Physician, speaker and health equity advocate. Despite years of medical training and providing care on the front lines, she found herself struggling with obesity, fatigue, and body pain. Fed up and not sure where to turn, she began a deep dive into all things nutrition and found that there was so much more to it than meets the eye. After going through a divorce, and while learning to live the single life with God by her side, she discovered that true health and wellness encompasses spiritual, physical, emotional, relational and mental well-being. The Single Well will highlight and address the unique needs of the single woman and mom as she pursues wellness and metabolic health. If you are in your single season and desire momentous transformation in your life and health, but have no idea where or how to begin, this podcast was made for you!
For me, focusing on financial wellness has always been challenging, as I know it is for many! However, seeking financial stability, with the ultimate goal of financial freedom, is a key component of a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle. In this episode, I had an amazing and transparent discussion with Dr. Elisa Chiang about our unique backgrounds when it comes to money and finances, as well as how you can start to build your best financial future.
About Dr. Elisa Chiang:Elizabeth Chiang, MD, PhD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon, as well as a certified life coach from The Life Coach School. Her mission is to help physicians create their best life now, by having financial stability and seeking financial independence.
For More from Dr. Chiang:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growyourwealthymindset
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLZu1YRnbzUT_TlbOMMTlMQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wealthy-Mindset-110067837960578
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-chiang-0582a432/
If you are dating, or have ever considered it 😉, you must listen to this episode which was a gem-filled conversation on faith-based dating principles. I invited Makeda on The Single Well podcast because first of all, she is awesome! But also because I just love her podcast and have learned a ton from her no-nonsense approach to dating as a single Christian, as well as preparing for a healthy Christian marriage. Be sure to listen in to the episode and then go subscribe to her podcast!
Makeda Kamara Omensa helps single women meet good men and enjoy great marriages using faith-based principles. The Husband Factory takes the guesswork out of relationships & gives you proven steps to day one of happily ever after.
For more from Makeda Kamara Omensa & The Husband Factory:
Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/the-husband-factory-podcast/
Website: https://flow.page/husbandfactory
Dawn Spann is a Breakup Coach and Founder of I.B.G. Coaching based in Westchester, NY. Dawn helps women move on and get over their ex with dignity and grace. Dawn began coaching women after breakup several years after struggling with her own breakup. Her goal is to help women navigate life after loss, rediscover their authentic self with a focus on building and maintaining healthy relationships.
Dawn is a licensed social worker. She earned a master’s degree in social work from NYU in 2004. Dawn launched her coaching business in 2019 after completing life coach training at JRNI, co-founded by relationship coach John Kim.
Prior to coaching, Dawn worked as a family therapist, a sex educator and manager in the healthcare system. Dawn can be found on Instagram @i.b.g._coaching (https://instagram.com/i.b.g._coaching?utm_medium=copy_link) and can be reached at i.b.g.coaching@gmail.com.
What an amazing episode with my friend Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown! She dropped all the gems about sleep and how it can impact our lives and health, especially as busy moms. Tune in, and I promise you will want to take notes!
Dr. Brown is board-certified in pediatric pulmonary medicine and pediatric sleep disorders. As a double board-certified pediatric respiratory sleep medicine physician, Dr. Brown helps her patients breathe better and sleep better. By extension, she helps improve the sleep of their parents.
Dr. Brown is a speaker, an educator, a writer, and the founder of Restful Sleep MD where she helps busy professional women and their children prioritize sleep to not only achieve their optimal health but also thrive and live to their fullest potential. She does this through courses and programs focused on educating and empowering busy professional women to make sleep a priority as a critical pillar of their health.
Dr. Brown is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Thoracic Society (ATS). She has served on several committees locally, regionally, and nationally. Brown is passionate about mentoring the next generation of physician scholars and is particularly vested in the training and development of minority scholars.
She also works with organizations and small businesses, to improve employee health by incorporating healthy sleep as part of their wellness journey. She does this through seminars, workshops, and round table sessions.
Dr. Brown is here to help families learn how to create the best versions of themselves without sacrificing their health and losing sleep!
For More from Dr. Brown:https://www.restfulsleepmd.com
Dr. Toya is a wife, mother, board-certified OB-GYN and the founder and CEO of Buy Default, a directory that curates brands and professionals that cater to and celebrate the Black community. Dr. Toya is originally from Trinidad and Tobago and earned her Bachelor’s and Medical Degrees from Howard University. She is a diver, traveler, and Marvel movie connoisseur. She currently lives with her family in Northern California.
For more from Dr. Toya:
Website: http://buydefault.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/buy_default?utm_medium=copy_link
Bronson Dant has been coaching and training people in health and fitness for almost 10 years. He started CrossFit around his 40th birthday and quickly fell in love with the variety, community, coaching, and results. It didn’t take long for him to realize that learning more about fitness and becoming a coach was the next path his life was taking.
Bronson opened his own CrossFit gym in 2014. As a gym owner, helping people with their overall health and fitness, Bronson developed several programs to improve his client’s quality of life and physical freedom consistently and sustainably.
In 2018 Bronson discovered the secret to extreme optimization of his metabolic health and performance. Since then, he has designed specific methods to use both nutrition and fitness to radically improve the lives of hundreds of people all over the world.
For more from Coach Bronson:
Apex Training System:
https://apxts.com/
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/c/GetFitwithCoachBronson
You must listen in to the inspiring story of my guest, Desireè Peterkin! An avid cyclist, she started to develop symptoms of an autoimmune disease that would alter the trajectory of her life. Instead of giving up, she followed a path to wellness that was partially paved by the power of her community, medical team, and close friends and family. With a profound sense of purpose and a ketogenic lifestyle, she now thrives to tell her compelling story of hope and healing. There are so many lessons here! You will want to take notes. 😊
For More on Desireé Peterkin:
"Desireé Peterkin: Support After Setbacks " (Zwift)
https://www.zwift.com/news/27376-desiree-peterkin
Major Taylor Journal: My Cycling Comeback Story (VeloNews)
https://www.velonews.com/culture/major-taylor-journal-my-cycling-comeback-story/
Dr. Catherine Toomer is a Family Medicine & Community Health physician - founder and CEO of Health Wellness and Weight Loss Centers - a virtual coaching platform for optimizing health and wellness through weight loss, and maximizing weight loss through targeted health and wellness measures.
Dr. Toomer created what became her 1:1 health, wellness, and weight loss program twenty years ago when she was obese, an insulin dependent diabetic, and diagnosed with congestive heart failure, but was told she was too high risk when seeking help to lose weight and control her diabetes. Using the program she developed, she lost 60 pounds in 6 months, got off insulin, and survived her CHF when told she had a 50% chance of living 5 years. She has now converted her program to a new online group coaching course - Total Wellness + Weight Loss.
Dr. Toomer lives in South Carolina with her husband, 2 labradoodles, and an empty nest.
For More from Dr. Toomer:Website: https://drtoomer.com
Course: bitly.com/total-wellness-weightloss
Dr. Tamara Beckford is a board-certified emergency physician, speaker, host of the Docs Who Care podcast, and founder of the UR Caring Society. The UR Caring Society helps busy professional women take an active role in their health and wellness by putting themselves first for just two hours per month. During the pandemic, Dr. Beckford recognized that many professional women were constantly tired, eating poorly, missing sleep, not working out; therefore, she launched the UR Caring Society to support these women on their wellness journey. As a busy ER doctor in the middle of a pandemic, a wife, and a mother, I KNOW how hard it is to put myself first without feeling guilty.
For More from Dr. Beckford:
CEO of UR Caring Docs
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Host of the Docs Who Care Podcast
Find me on Social Media
You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/urcaringdocs
Hey there! I am planning an epic challenge for January 2022. Tune in for my whys and some early details and continue to listen in for updates as it gets closer. 😊
Note: Please excuse the audio quality as I was recording on the go. 💜
Reflecting on our errors as a lesson, rather than dwelling on them as a punishment, is an important example for those who look up to us.
The way we use our time and spend time with those we love, speaks volumes about who we are.
Thoughts on how to give "shape" to your kids through the examples you provide for them in your day-to-day living.
A key part of our legacy is to pass on our health and wellness habits to our children. This is important for all parents, but is especially vital for single parents. Tune in to hear how you can start to be intentional with your habits, such that you enhance your own life and that of your children.
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The style of of your life is one of the most important decisions you make. Style is fluid and often changes for each season. Similarly, the style of our lives usually shifts as time goes on. It is very important that your health and wellness lifestyle is one that actually enhances your now and your future.
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Have you ever thought about the meaning of the word "health"? Interestingly, it can be defined in many different ways by many different people. The more I think about health, the more I realize it is difficult to define what it is without considering what it is not. This is not a discussion on unhealthy habits but an examination of the mindset surrounding health. It is important to understand what health is not as we head into the holidays, a season where for many, the desire for or pursuit of physical health may be on hold.
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Tune in for my review of the show about single motherhood that everyone is talking about. And let me know what you think over at The Single Well S.W.E.E.T. on Facebook.
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There are so many stereotypes surrounding single motherhood. I have come to realize that we have a choice on whether or not to embody them. Who says we have to fit into the mold of single motherhood set by society? Let's take the reins and change the narrative AND break the mold. Our authenticity is what makes us amazing and we can leverage it to optimize our mind, body and spirit. Tune in to hear more about this amazing retreat I attended and how we can improve our lives together.
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Defining health is the first step to improving it. What is your definition? This episode will help you to gain clarity on what health truly means to help you clear the path to your best health.
To Join the Get A Head Start on 2022 Challenge, get in The Single Well S.W.E.E.T. Facebook Group here:
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How many times have you said you would change your lifestyle but never got around to it? In this episode I review three key mindset shifts that will help you to get ready for your transformation.
We are gearing up for the "Get A Head Start on 2022" Challenge! Be sure to join the Facebook group below to get all the updates!
Here’s the challenge and kickstart you’ve been looking for! Instead of waiting until January 1 to make changes, why not start now?
Meaningful transformation always starts with a mindset shift. Decide to change your life now and work out the details as you go. Listen in for more details. 😊
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We often focus on being nice and kind to others, but do we extend ourselves the same courtesy. We are applauded for being our own worst critic, but what is that doing to your mindset? How is that helping you to achieve your goals? While we have to be able to motivate ourselves, we must also give ourselves grace. I hope this episode encourages you to intentionally address and clear the limiting thoughts that are holding you hostage and pushing your further away from your God-given purpose!
**And then God answered: “Write this.
Write what you see.
Write it out in big block letters
so that it can be read on the run.
This vision-message is a witness
pointing to what’s coming.
It aches for the coming—it can hardly wait!
And it doesn’t lie.
If it seems slow in coming, wait.
It’s on its way. It will come right on time.
Habakkuk 2: 2 (MSG)**
Listen in for a guide to formulating your own personalized wellness plan.
For your free wellness plan template and/or to schedule a free wellness consultation, go to:
https://thesinglewell.lpages.co/dr-milah/
It is so common on social media to see goals attached to what others are posting - #relationshipgoals #lifegoals #vacationgoals, etc. Let's change this paradigm! What are your #wellnessgoals?
Listen in to discover why wellness goals are so important in your single season.
For the free wellness template and/or to sign up for a free wellness consultation go to:
https://thesinglewell.lpages.co/dr-milah/
In this episode, I discuss how I learned to intentionally incorporate mental wellness into my lifestyle and ways you can do the same.
Topics Covered Include (in no particular order):
- Learning to pursue opportunities for mental stimulation outside of my daily work
- Embracing self-care on a deeper level
- The importance of presence and self-awareness
- How mental wellness (or lack thereof) affects other pillars of wellness
- How mental and emotional wellness coincide, yet differ
- Tips to start optimizing your mental wellness
To obtain your FREE Wellness Plan Template or to schedule a discovery call for The Single Well 1:1 & Group Coaching Program go to:
https://linktr.ee/kamilahmariemd
In this episode, I explore my personal spiritual journey and provide tips for you to start curating your own consistent spiritual practice.
Topics Covered (in no particular order):
- My spiritual background and foundation
- Learning to include God in all of my relationships (romantic, friendships, family, etc)
- How impending motherhood affected my relationship with God and the church
- How my faith was tested within the church 👀
- Feeling lost and disconnected despite "having it all"
- My spiritual formation in the post-divorce single season
- How to start formulating your personalized wellness plan
To obtain your FREE Wellness Plan Template or to schedule a discovery call for The Single Well 1:1 & Group Coaching Program go to:
https://linktr.ee/kamilahmariemd
This episode explains the shift from Pivot & Bloom Podcast to The Single Well as well as what to expect with this new venture!
The Single Well Coaching Program
Email: thesinglewell@gmail.com
IG: @thesinglewell
Live taping to commemorate 1 whole year of Pivot & Bloom episodes. Listen in to hear 10 lessons I learned on this journey and how they also relate to my wellness.
Stay tuned for big changes coming soon to Pivot & Bloom. If you are a regular listener, thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
This is the final episode in the series about my career/life pivot and the various reasons behind it, as we round out the first full year of Pivot & Bloom podcast. I am eternally grateful!
Pivot & Bloom will be making a pivot of its own as it becomes "Pivot & Bloom Wellness Collective" and the podcast will be shifting to focus on those traversing their wellness journey as single women/Moms. Stay tuned!
Learning entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. But, first I had to embrace the concept. Listen in as I explain the pivot to entrepreneurship which had a part in my career leap.
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Letting go and allowing God to lead me in every area of my life, including in my career, took tremendous faith. However, I learned quickly that letting go of my job did not mean letting go of my career. In fact, it meant so much more.....
Philanthrophy involves much more than financial donations. In this episode I explain how my desire to give back is playing a major role in my personal life/career pivot.
In this episode, I discuss some of the signs and symptoms I had that enlightened me to the toll stress was taking on my body and what I needed to do about it.
Life is a series of pivots. I have learned this more over the past year, than at any other time in my life. Leading up to the completion of one full year of the podcast, I wanted to delve into the various components and individual pivots that have led up to my huge career leap.
An episode dedicated to healing our healers! It is not well-known to the general public, but physicians tend not to take good care of themselves. However, this is a common issue amongst those who spend their lives dedicated to caring for others.. Join me and Dr. Stephanie Byerly as we jointly discuss all things physician wellness and self-preservation.
To Contact Dr. Byerly:
Website: https://physicianhealer.com
Instagram: @stephaniebyerlymd
Facebook: Stephanie Byerly MD
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As a physician with my own obesity challenges, as well as a passion to heal it in others, I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD. She is a wealth of knowledge, having spent her entire career pursuing her passion of treating patients who have the chronic condition of obesity. Dr. Francavilla Brown is compassionate and makes it her mission for her patients to feel seen and heard, while also inspiring other physicians to embrace the practice of Obesity Medicine. We can all learn a lot from her and I am so grateful to her for taking the time to have this discussion!
Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD is a Board Certified Family Physician and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care, where she practices family and obesity medicine. She is pivoting to teaching other physicians practice obesity medicine through her platform Help Your Patients Lose Weight.
For more from Dr. Carolynn Francavilla Brown:
https://helpyourpatientsloseweight.com
IG: @helpyourpatientsloseweight
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This episode is about the change in desires, mindsets and priorities that result in meaningful transformation, and how they have affected my own career pivot.
Tune in for a wonderful conversation about the state of medicine and how the transformation of physicians can lead to meaningful change in the world. Dr. Adam Harrison is a multi-faceted, physician and attorney, who knows the power of change well, as he has transformed himself many times, and now endeavors to help other professionals do the same!
More About Dr. Adam:"Hi, I’m Adam and I am a practising family physician and qualified but non-practising barrister (lawyer), medical educator and medical director / leader turned life, career, leadership and executive coach.
I'm British-born but moved to Darwin, Australia, with my maxillofacial surgeon wife and our two young daughters in July 2019 and have been living in Hamilton, New Zealand, with them since January 2nd this year!
As someone who has changed career several times, burnt out at least twice (that I know of) and been bullied multiple times, I have a special interest and expertise in coaching career transitioners, doctors burning out and doctors being bullied.
My superpowers are being very open, honest and exceptionally fair, fighting against injustices (very resonant with my support for victims of bullying) and doing all of this with love and a generous sense of humour. I'm also a master networker and my favourite SM platform for networking is LinkedIn, so please connect with me there at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/.
*My main mission is to help doctors and other professionals who feel they are suffering the effects of working in a toxic environment (or who are being bullied), develop the skills to successfully deal with their situation, so they can be happier and more successful at work.
I do this via the use of coaching techniques to help them get through those tough times and come out the other side more confident, resilient, assertive and influential people. Please contact me via dr.adamharrison@gmail.com if you think I may be able to help you."*EntreMD Facebook Group (Dr. Una):https://www.facebook.com/groups/entremd/?ref=share
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Get excited about this amazing episode with Ashley Wynn-Grimes, BSN who is the CEO and Founder of Cannabis Nursing Solutions! As a nurse with a passion for patient-centered care, she transformed her life and career to eventually become an advocate for cannabis education. Ashley has a wealth of knowledge, and is an excellent resource on this very controversial topic. I thoroughly enjoyed this mindset-shifting interview.
To connect with Ashley:Website: https://cannabisnursingsolutionsllc.com
Book: Asa's Medicine (can be purchased on her website)
IG: @cannabisnursingsolutions
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Join me and my "dawg" Jonathan J. Johnson (aka Triple J) as we discuss his pivot to the ketogenic lifestyle and how it has transformed his life and empowered him to take control of his health.
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In this episode I discuss the importance of personalizing self-care, by defining what it truly means to you.
Part 3 and the final installment of the procrastination series. Here I provide some actionable tips to get you unstuck and on to better things.
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This is part 2 of my series on procrastination, where I talk about some key reasons why we tend to procrastinate and what is underlying them. The goal is to identify and work through these sticking points so that we can get past them and on to manifesting our dreams.
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This episode explores the 4 different types of procrastinators and my attempt to tackle my own issues with lifelong procrastination.
The 4 main types of procrastinators and how to not be one of them, according to 2 accountability coacheshttps://www.businessinsider.com/main-types-of-procrastinators-how-to-avoid-accountability-coaches?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar
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The life expectancy for all Americans has decreased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even more striking is that the decrease for Black Americans is 3 times that of White Americans. On social media, I saw some disparaging remarks about the focus on race when discussing these topics. Even in such a racially tense climate, we are still largely uncomfortable with this topic, and it is often dismissed. It is time we have a frank and ongoing discussion about the very real effect race has on our well-being.
PBS News Hour: “COVID-19 has already cut U.S. life expectancy by a year. For Black Americans, it’s worse. “
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/covid-19-has-already-cut-u-s-life-expectancy-by-a-year-for-black-americans-its-worse
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Tune in for my overview of the ketogenic lifestyle, some of the science and how it changed my perspective on nutrition.
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I am so excited to bring you this episode! I met Dr. Dolapo Babalola when we both joined the amazing podcast launch course created by Dr. Charmaine Gregory. We have become friends and supported each other as we embarked on our new journeys into podcasting. Interestingly, early on, Dr. Babalola identified our mutual passions for holistic health and teaching our patients and clients to live at their finest, in God's way. The rest was history! I was so honored to be a guest on her podcast in October 2020, and am so elated to have her share her wisdom on mine.
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Dr. Dolapo Babalola is a board-certified Family Physician, Obesity Specialist, Fitness Coach, and Founder of Living At Your Finest Company. Her passion is to apply a Fun, Fundamental, and Faith-Based Framework to help Women to Live at Their Finest Holistic Health so they are empowered to possess their worth, nourish their bodies and spirits, and triumph as Health Champions. She shares lessons learned from her personal health struggles and extensive professional training through her Coaching Classes, YouTube Channel, and Podcast Show. She is a wife, mother of 3, author of an inspirational book, an adventure seeker, and a community lover.
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For More from Dr. Babalola:
Website: https://livingatyourfinest.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7JWONvEmP_bieQPAplitA
Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1202669
For More from Dr. Charmaine Gregory (our podcasting coach):
Podcast: ferventlyfit.libsyn.com
Podcast Launch Course: bit.ly/PLCwaitlist
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Tune in for a lovely conversation about coaching women through significant life transitions. I learned a ton from Pam during the interview and I am certain you will be blessed by her as well!
Pamela Ludmer, MD MMEL, is a Med/Peds and Adolescent Medicine Physician and now Associate Dean for Curriculum Integration. After completing medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, she did both her residency and fellowship at Mount Sinai in NY.
She is also a divorced mom of two amazing teen boys in Westchester, NY. After her divorce, she became a Certified Divorce Coach® in the hopes of helping other physician women navigate the challenges of divorce. She can be found at www.alignitycoaching.com. You can email her at pam@alignitycoaching.com*.
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Dr. Evka is a Board-Certified family physician, life coach and mother of a child who initially fed very reluctantly. Faced with these feeding challenges, she found that she was not given much helpful information and decided to become that resource for others. She is the author of "The FPIES Handbook" and creator of "The Feeding Handbook" podcast. In this episode, she eloquently discusses her own pivots and how they led to changes in her own eating habits and propelled her into her passion for solving the feeding challenges of her clients. Whether you personally suffer from eating challenges, or you have cared for a child with these difficulties, I believe you will love the actionable tips shared here. Enjoy!
For more from Dr. Evka:https://doctorevka.com
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Keto Koinonia is a faith-based Facebook group and a podcast (coming soon) dedicated to the ketogenic lifestyle. It is a safe space for open discussion and interaction to guide those interested in or living the ketogenic lifestyle, as we obey the call to care diligently for our temples. Many different eating styles can fit into a ketogenic plan, but I discovered that it also led to a complete revolution of my overall wellness. My mission is to help others do the same, in the power of Christian community.
Please note: The information shared on Pivot & Bloom and Keto Koinonia does not represent and is not meant to construe medical advice. Be sure to consult with your physician or medical practitioner before embarking on any health and/or lifestyle changes.
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Join in for a lively interview with Dr. Ronke Dosunmu, who has made several entrepreneurial pivots which ultimately led her to coach others in starting their own businesses, building their legacies and even preparing their businesses for eventual sale. She dropped several gems about many different things. Enjoy!
Ronke Dosunmu is a business and career coach as well as a serial entrepreneur. Her experience in corporate America as well as her 25 years of pediatric private practice, gives her insight into the effects of unbalanced work life on health and overall well being.
She is experienced in all aspects of business from start up to scale up. Dr Dosunmu is passionate about helping the professional woman thrive in leadership and entrepreneurship, without sacrificing her passion, purpose or her person.
She has been married for over 30 years and is the mother of 3 adult children.
To work with or contact Dr. Dosunmu:
Email: Info@MavenCEO.com
Links: https://linktr.ee/MavenCEO
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In this first episode of the highly anticipated year 2021, I sit down with the female half of my BFF duo, Mrs. Akilah Boldware. We discussed all things nutrition and dive into her wellness pivot. Amazingly, she was able to also influence her family to make significant changes as well. Akilah is very transparent about her struggles with food and the key tools that have empowered her to make better choices overall.
Akilah Boldware is a 38 year-old special needs educator, wife and mother, who resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, David, their 2 daughters, Shaiyah and Aniyah, and her mother-in-law, Andrea. She loves to cook, create, paint ceramics, sing and listen to music in her free time.
Mentioned in the episode:
Dr. Ken Berry
Keto Didn't Work For Me (11 Reasons Why) 2021
https://youtu.be/FXRz3quKzrU
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We have arrived at the end of 2020! While I thought I would have other words to describe the roller coaster it was, I landed on gratitude. This year, I have reached new personal heights and (virtually) met so many beautiful people. Most importantly, I truly learned a lot about myself and what I want in my life. In this episode, I wanted to express my gratitude for all that this year has revealed and what is to come in 2021.
My sincerest thanks go to you, the Pivot & Bloom tribe of listeners, who have followed me along on this journey. But, have no fear, we are just getting started! ❤️
Happy New Year!
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The final episode in the 4-part series "Abnormalizing Illness". These are mental and physical conditions that many people suffer with, yet count it among those things that "just happen" to us with time. Listen in as I discuss them and how they may affect our lives, and also how you can start to change your mindset when it comes to these common ailments.
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Listen in as I discuss the commonality of pain and headaches and how we can take heed to what our bodies are telling us.
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In this episode I discuss the normalization of some common skin and respiratory conditions. While we may not be able to avoid them all, we should definitely always strive for optimum health.
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Our bodies are always communicating with us. But, do we listen? In this series, "Abnormalizing Illness", I discuss some common symptoms that we have (signals that we receive) but largely ignore, and call "normal". It is far from normal to feel bad or be ill all of the time. This episode will focus on the gastrointestinal tract, which plays a large role in our exposures and what nutrients are extracted from the foods we eat.
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EPISODE 25!!!!!!! I am immensely grateful! If you are reading this and/or have listened to any of my episodes, you have gifted me with at least a little of your valuable time, and for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
"When "I" is replaced with "we" even illness becomes wellness." - Malcolm X
Embarking on a journey to wellness is an absolutely necessary investment in yourself, your family, your purpose and your future. In this episode, I define wellness, illness and health and how they intersect. I also discuss the mindset we often have concerning wellness, or lack thereof, and how to adjust the way we view our most valuable asset. Let's stop expecting to be ill and instead embrace our best health, no matter where we are starting from.
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It has been about 10 months since the first reported case of COVID-19 hit the United States. In June of 2020, Pivot & Bloom was launched with the first episode "The Syndemic", discussing the intersection between COVID-19, racial health disparities/injustices, and chronic disease. This episode is a follow up on "The Syndemic", and a call to action. Chronic disease is only getting worse and in combination with COVID-19, is claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. Within this statistic lies the sobering reality that Blacks are 2-3 times more likely to lose their lives. It is imperative that we start to think about the future and how we will all care for our bodies and minds going forward.
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We are in unprecedented times, and are dealing with multiple anxiety-provoking situations at once. Anxiety is our reaction to stress, and boy are we stressed! When we are constantly in fight or flight mode, it wreaks havoc on our bodies and our minds. In this episode, I explain how anxiety presents itself and give an actionable acronym - REST - to help you build ways to manage your anxiety and stress.
Depression and anxiety spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death
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What do you do when your life and health change in an instant? In this highly-anticipated episode (part 2 of a 2-part series), my friend Andre Wallace shares his journey with kidney failure, and the many lessons he learned along the way. He walked diligently with God on some of his darkest days, while also actively transforming his health. The transparency and eloquence he lends to his journey will surely touch hearts and change lives.
African Americans constitute more than 35% of all patients in the U.S. receiving dialysis for kidney failure, but only represent 13.2% of the overall U.S. population. (www.kidney.org)
Simply, there is not enough outrage over the danger posed to the health of Blacks, especially Black men, by chronic disease. While there are a multitude of complex factors at play, the fact remains that Black men are dying at an alarming rate from the complications of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), or kidney failure, is often the result of years of uncontrolled blood pressure and/or diabetes. (Though there are other causes, these are the most common, by far.) When it starts, much like high blood pressure, it is largely silent. Our bodies are very resilient and will maintain our kidney function, the filtration system for the blood, at all costs. Accordingly, many people with kidney disease do not have severe (or recognizable) symptoms until it is very advanced and they are in need of dialysis.
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Andre Wallace is a man of God, a father of 3 and a mentor to many. He is a barber instructor at the Ohio State Barber College and Cosmetology. He is a gifted artist and vocalist, who also aspires to explore filmmaking and podcasting.
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This episode is Part 1 of a 2-part series where I have a very transparent conversation with my friend, Andre Wallace ("Dre"), about many of the pillars of wellness and how they have manifested in his life. I encourage you to tune in to hear his unique perspective on spirituality, education, fatherhood, and mental health in the Black community. In Part 2, we will focus on his health journey.
About Dre:
Andre Wallace is a man of God, a father of 3 and a mentor to many. He is a barber instructor at the Ohio State Barber College and Cosmetology. He is a gifted artist and vocalist, who also aspires to explore filmmaking and podcasting.
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Did you know that there is vitamin C in broccoli? Tune in for this episode on the roles of vitamin C in the body and benefits it provides, as well as some surprising foods where you might find it.
Listen in to hear tips that are sure to simplify your next trip to the grocery store. Knowing exactly what is in the foods you eat can be a game-changer towards meeting your health goals.
Key points (not necessarily in this order):
- Basic grocery store layout and why it matters
- Moving beyond the front of the package
- Accurately assessing serving sizes
- Why the ingredients list is important
- How health claims on food labels can be misleading
- Using the information on food labels to eat intentionally
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It is estimated that on average, Americans have gained anywhere from 3-20 pounds over the last 6-7 months. I thought it important to dissect this issue and discuss how it may impact our health in the future. By the end of the Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year holiday season, we will be nearing the one year mark. Tune in for actionable tips that may help us to move positively towards a healthier future.
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When reflecting on our health and wellness, we rarely think of the effect of the environment that surrounds us. In this episode, I had a very transparent discussion with my first guest and fellow podcaster (host of "Air Health Our Health"), Dr. Erika Maria Moseson. She is a pulmonologist (a doctor who specializes in the lungs) and critical care specialist (a doctor who specializes in caring for patients in the intensive care unit). I learned a ton from her about environmental health disparities, as well as the importance of physician advocacy and involvement in creating the policies that affect our health. Dr. Moseson's motto is, "Don't light things on fire and breathe them into the lungs." You are certain to gain a new perspective on many topics pertaining to a very simple and basic need - clean air.
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This episode is about the literal and figurative masks we wear in life. I also discuss the importance that we acknowledge and seek the help we need for our mental health and wellness.
In this episode, I go in-depth discussing some common habits that are generally considered healthy, which I found did not help me to reach my wellness goals. This episode includes musical interludes ("palate cleansers") between each topic. Listen all at once, or at your own pace. Enjoy!
Timeline:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:15 Define Unlearning
00:09:55 Music: A Tool for Learning and Wellness
00:12:35 Palate Cleanser 1
00:13:10 Juicing
00:19:55 Palate Cleanser 2
00:20:35 Diet Soda
00:29:30 Palate Cleanser 3
00:30:20 Grains
00:44:30 Palate Cleanser 4
00:44:59 Counting Calories
00:54:02 Palate Cleanser 5
00:54:31 Strenuous Exercise
01:09:03 Outro
Listen in for a discussion on Vitamin D, including its roles in the body, the importance of having adequate vitamin D levels and also ways to get the vitamin D that you need.
In this episode, I discuss the various aspects regarding the role of fat in our bodies as well as the importance of the intake of healthy fats in our eating plans.
There are so many different diets and plans out there, that it can be tough to decipher all of the information. This episode is sure to motivate you to get started in discovering what way of eating is best for you, individually. I have included a discussion about medical tests and physical signs that may help you to know that you are eating in a way that is optimal for your unique system.
Tune in for this jam-packed episode that is all about sleep, and how it can affect your metabolic health, complete with tips on how to improve your sleep habits.
Tune in for this combined episode where I define true health and what it entails. I also discuss the interaction of sugar with our bodies and how to start limiting its intake. Enjoy a brief musical interlude that signifies the shift between these topics.
While many people profess to know water is important, most do not realize the key role it plays in optimizing our bodily functions. Listen in as I explain how much water you should be drinking, as well as the steps you can take to solidify the daily habit.
A change in mindset is paramount to any meaningful transformation. In this episode, I share what I feel is important in preparing mentally for a major pivot in life, especially in regards to health and wellness. Also included, is the list of the 5 most significant adjustments that I made in my lifestyle and way of eating that were the foundation for my personal transformation.
In this episode, I am sharing my personal journey to wellness. I discuss the pitfalls I experienced and revelations about my own body and overall nutrition that helped me to start realizing my goals. I am hopeful that my story helps someone to take their first step to improving their lives.
This is the third and final episode in the series, "The Syndemic", including discussion about, and actionable steps towards, your emotional, spiritual and financial wellness.
A continuation of the first full episode, "The Syndemic". In this episode, I explore the effect the syndemic has had on our relational and physical wellness, and discuss some actionable steps one can make to fulfill the wellness of themselves and others.
Tune in for a surprise sneak preview of Episode 2: The Syndemic Part 2. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so that you don't miss the full episode, which will be available on Tuesday 7/6/2020!
A syndemic (or synergistic epidemic) is the coexisting force of two separate health and/or environmental dilemmas on an individual or population. In this episode, I discuss how the pandemics of systemic racism and COVID-19 intertwine to negatively impact overall wellness and how we can shift our mindset to emerge transformed.
Our health is our greatest asset and our bodies are temples. Tune in to hear what you can expect as I share my wellness journey and how it may inspire you to pursue your own. I am here to encourage you to invest in yourself.