Best Carolyn Jenkins Podcasts (2024)

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Managing Menopause & Navigating Hormone Replenishment with Dr. Liz Lyster 45:17

2h ago45:17

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Did you know that perimenopause lasts, on average, TEN YEARS for most women? When you consider that women make up 50% of the population this is a SIGNIFICANT amount of time for a topic that gets largely ignored. So why is that? And as women, what can we do to take more control of this piece of our life that has such a huge impact on our quality of …

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Getting Off Ozempic and Getting Healthy for Life with Amanda Yarborough 31:56

2h ago31:56

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In this special bonus episode we’re taking a deep dive into what transforming your life through adopting the Thinlicious lifestyle actually looks like, by sitting down to chat with another one of our amazing clients, Amanda Yarborough Amanda actually joined our program pretty recently, in August 2024, after being prescribed Ozempic by her doctor, b…

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How to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays 19:39

2h ago19:39

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It's November, which means the holiday season is suddenly upon us, and whether it's those irresistible Peppermint Mochas at Starbucks or the endless piles of Christmas cookies or the mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving dinner, it's hard to get very far without thinking about food, right? And yet, the thought of heading into Ja…

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Tapping Into Your Intuition and Figuring Out What You Really Want in Midlife with Amira Alvarez 51:22

2d ago51:22

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Have you ever had one of those moments where you think to yourself, “Is this really all there is?” Maybe you finally achieve a big goal, and instead of feeling satisfied, you feel a little empty inside. Or maybe you find yourself at a major crossroad in life—a career shift, a divorce, your kids growing up and moving out of the house. And suddenly y…

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Dr. Gladys B. West - Celebrating Black in Geography Day (as told by daughter Carolyn Oglesby) 47:13

3d ago47:13

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Send us a text Celebrating Black Geographers: Dr. Gladys West's Legacy This special episode of The North Star Gaze podcast celebrates Black Geographers Day by honoring the incredible story of Dr. Gladys B. West, a hidden figure whose pivotal contributions to GPS technology changed the world. Join us as Carolyn Oglesby, Dr. West's daughter, shares i…

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Using Cancer as a Catalyst for Change with Katherine Froggett 30:15

6d ago30:15

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want—especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this bonus episode we’re going deep with another incredible woman, our very own Katherine Froggatt. In this special bonus episode we’re taking a de…

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The 4 Stages of Healing Your Metabolism (and why you might be struggling) 29:22

9d ago29:22

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Ever feel like you must be the ONLY one in the world who can't seem to get this healthy eating thing right? That while everyone else is out there losing weight and getting fit, you're just stuck spinning your wheels, gaining and losing the same 5 pounds over and over again? If so, I want you to know that you are definitely NOT alone. In fact, just …

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Aisha Jenkins - The Battle For Souls in the Geo-Sphere 20:21

15d ago20:21

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Send us a text In the closing keynote speech, Aisha Jenkins highlights the importance of representation and having the right people in the room for conversations that impact marginalized communities. She expresses gratitude to the attendees and sponsors, and acknowledges the significance of standing on hallowed grounds. Aisha emphasizes resilience …

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How Magnesium Can Transform Your Health and Help Heal Your Metabolism with Dr. Carolyn Dean 38:42

16d ago38:42

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What if I told you that no matter how you’re feeling right now, there’s one mineral you could start taking that would make you feel noticeably better within just one day? Seems almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? That’s what I thought too, until I spent some time talking to today’s podcast guest, Dr. Carolyn Dean. Dr. Dean is one of the country…

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Eliminating Headaches and Satisfying a Sweet Tooth with Kim Jenkins 30:39

20d ago30:39

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want–especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this bonus episode we’re going deep with another incredible success story. In this special bonus episode we’re taking a deep dive into what transfo…

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Is it really possible to be TOO healthy? The dangers of orthorexia & how to recognize it. 25:33

1M ago25:33

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How do you actually know when you've gone TOO FAR in your quest to get healthy? Is there really such a thing as being TOO healthy? And this is actually not an easy question to answer, because one thing I had to deal with, and something I know a lot of my clients have had to deal with also, is the disapproval of other people when you actually starti…

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Dr. Dawn Wright - Hold the Door... A GIS Legacy 38:15

1M ago38:15

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Send us a text In this episode of the North Star Gaze podcast, host Aisha chats with Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist at ESRI. They talk about Dawn's journey in the GIS field, from her introduction to it as a doctoral student at UC Santa Barbara to her current role at ESRI. They also discuss the importance of racial equity in geospatial worlds, the…

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Breaking the Cycle of Codependency with Terri Cole 43:51

1M ago43:51

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Do you ever find yourself trying to fix other people’s problems? Or maybe anticipating potentially sticky situations before they even happen, just to keep everyone else happy? Do you worry about things that are outside of your control? If the answer to any of those questions was yes, there’s a good chance that you’re a high-functioning codependent …

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Continual Improvement and a 65 pound weight loss with Paulette Benson 25:53

1M ago25:53

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want—especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this bonus episode we’re going deep with another amazing woman named Paulette Benson who’s actually been there, and who has had incredible success …

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Answers to Your Biggest Questions 33:33

1M ago33:33

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Do I really have to eat this way forever? Why is it so much easier for my husband to lose weight? Can I drink alcohol and still see results? What are the absolute worst things to eat that I should avoid at all costs? What if I'm a vegetarian? Oh, the questions! Honestly, if I had a dollar for every question I've gotten since creating Thinlicious tw…

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Nick Okafor - Liberatory GIS and Angelic Trubel Makers 35:44

2M ago35:44

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, join Aisha as she interviews Nick Okafor, the founder of Trubel&Co, a tech justice nonprofit. They discuss the concept of liberatory innovation, the importance of amplifying the voices of those proximate to inequity, and the role of GIS in creating positive change and the role of young people in progressing c…

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How Healing Your Gut Microbiome Can Reverse Aging and Help you Look Younger with Dr. Roshini Raj 41:31

1M ago41:31

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Let’s be honest for a minute—getting older isn’t all that fun. The aches and pains, the gray hairs, the laugh lines and dry skin. And that’s only the beginning. But what if there was actually a way to REVERSE the aging process and get your body looking and feeling younger than you have in years. And what if the solution was as simple as healing you…

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Discovering the Strength to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Conquer Breast Cancer with Michelle Moreno 22:08

2M ago22:08

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want—especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this bonus episode we’re going deep with an incredibly inspiring woman named Michelle Moreno who not only reversed Type 2 Diabetes, but then fought…

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How to Get Back on Track with Your Healthy Habits this Fall 27:25

2M ago27:25

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Raise your hand if you feel like your summer went totally off the rails. If it's up right now, I can promise you that you are definitely NOT alone! And honestly, it's not really that surprising when you think about it. Between the vacations and the disruptions in your normal routine, it's easy to get off track. But that doesn't mean you have to STA…

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Veronique Couttee - Centering Humanity in GIS Work 43:57

2M ago43:57

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Send us a text In this profound conversation between Aisha and Vero, they explore the intersections of geospatial equity, leadership, and personal growth within the African diaspora. Vero, founder of Geospatial Equity Tech and the AfriTech Fellowship, delves into her journey from conservation biology to becoming a geospatial tech consultant, emphas…

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What Every Woman Needs to Understand about Insulin Resistance with Dr. Morgan Nolte 32:58

2M ago32:58

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How much do you really know about Insulin Resistance? It’s a topic that comes up a lot on this podcast, and yet it’s still not a condition that is widely understood, or even talked about at large. So what’s actually going on? How do you know whether you are in fact insulin resistant? What are the risks if you are? And what can you do about it? That…

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Mindset, Depression, and Getting Healthy for Life with Rachel Elmore 38:22

2M ago38:22

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want–especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this bonus episode we’re going deep with another amazing woman who’s actually been there, Rachel Elmore. Someone who has mastered the art of creati…

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Why We Actually Get Fat (And What it Means for You) 28:44

2M ago28:44

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Here on this podcast we talk a lot about how to lose weight and improve your health. And it's all pretty important, right? But have you ever wondered WHY we even need to talk about it in the first place? Why is obesity such a huge problem? Why are 80% of adults in the US now considered overweight, when that wasn't the case 100 years ago, or even 50…

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Kevin Carrington - The Minds of Kids, Where Innovation Lives 21:33

3M ago21:33

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Send us a text In this episode, Kevin Carrington, a hospital executive and founder of the nonprofit, the C3 Initiative, Inc., discusses his love for GIS and how it all began with his fascination for encyclopedias and maps. He talks about the importance of exposing black kids to the possibilities of STEM and navigating through systemic barriers. Kev…

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The Long Term Effect of Ozempic & Other Weight Loss Drugs That Your Doctor Might Not Be Telling You About with Amy K. Wilson 41:47

2M ago41:47

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Sometimes it seems like Ozempic is everywhere these days, doesn’t it? And when your sister or your cousin or your neighbor down the street suddenly shows up 30 pounds lighter, it’s hard not to be tempted to jump on board. Or maybe you’ve already started taking one of the new weight loss drugs. And even though you were worried about the potential si…

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Slow & Steady Wins the Race (& Leads to a 70 Pound Weight Loss) with Richelle Sajovec 29:02

3M ago29:02

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want–especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in today’s bonus episode we’re going deep with another amazing woman who’s actually been there, and who’s finally seeing massive success after struggl…

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How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure & Get Healthy for Good 34:37

3M ago34:37

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Have you ever noticed how often fear holds us back from getting what we actually want? It sometimes keeps us from trying at all, makes us self-sabotage even when we do try. And it comes up a LOT. It's also a phenomenon that has fascinated me for a long time—so much so that I spent more than TWO YEARS researching all the ways that fear holds us back…

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Eric Brown - Leveraging Soft Skills in the Workplace 29:56

3M ago29:56

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Send us a text Join Aisha as she sits down with Eric Brown of AWS to discuss career advice, the impact of GIS on communities, the importance of being reflective, and workplace diversity. Eric shares his career background in tech, his experience attending the North Star Homecoming event, and the role of AWS in GIS. They delve into the importance of …

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Demystifying Menopause, Perimenopause, & Hormone Replacement with Dr. Kate Naumes 42:53

3M ago42:53

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Do you ever feel a little bit baffled by menopause, or wonder what’s really going on with all those hormones everyone’s always talking about? And what’s the difference between menopause and perimenopause? And how do you know you’re in it? More importantly what can you actually do to make it through this change of life more comfortably? Those are al…

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Getting Off Ozempic and Handling Setbacks with Kathy Buseman 31:05

3M ago31:05

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want–especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this episode we’re going deep with another AMAZING long-time TAS client, Kathy Buseman, whose story is not only inspiring, but also super relatable…

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How to Get More Energy as a Woman Over 40 22:37

3M ago22:37

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Do you ever feel like you're just NOT an energetic person? Like it's a struggle to get out of bed in the morning, or you're just dragging through the day, or you hit that 2pm slump and it feels like you need to take a nap RIGHT NOW just to make it through the rest of the day? If that's you, then you're definitely not alone. Because as a society, we…

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Jenn Summers - The Importance of Community Involvement in GIS work 20:27

4M ago20:27

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Send us a text In this episode, Aisha and Jenn Summers discuss the National Academies' Gulf Research Program and its focus on environmental protection and stewardship in the Gulf of Mexico region. Jenn shares her career journey and her passion for using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a communication tool. They also talk about imposter synd…

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Natural Pain Relief, Fascia Health, and Moving Your Body the Right Way with Anna Rahe 41:08

3M ago41:08

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Have you ever just wished you could FEEL better? Oh sure it would probably be great to lose a little weight or look good in your skinny jeans, but what if there was a way to just make your body feel GOOD again. No more sore muscles or aches and pains. No more digestive issues. No more bloating or gas. And then what if I told you it might be possibl…

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Reversing Pre-Diabetes & Losing 70 Pounds with Anita Burns 25:52

4M ago25:52

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want—especially when those are getting the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this episode we’re going deep with an amazing woman named Anita Burns who’s actually been there, and who’s finally seeing massive success a…

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The Big Signs of Hormonal Imbalance You've Probably Been Missing 26:25

4M ago26:25

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Ah, hormones. It's a term that gets thrown around a lot, especially as we get older, but how often do we actually stop to think about what's really going on with our hormones, or the function they serve in our body? And as much as we make jokes about being "hormonal," how do you actually KNOW whether your hormones are out of whack? And even if you …

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Gloria Desanker - Education has Always Been an Act of Resistance 18:17

4M ago18:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Aisha interviews Gloria Desanker, a GIS consultant and founder of MapNerd Consulting, who shares her journey and experiences as an entrepreneur in the field of environmental and social issues. They discuss the challenges of imposter syndrome and isolation, the importance of representation in the industry, the value o…

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Gut Health, Thyroid Health, and the Simple Changes that Will Get You Feeling Better Faster with Megan Lyons 34:13

4M ago34:13

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I’m not gonna lie—I may be a little bit OBSESSED with gut health. In fact, I talk about it so much at home that my husband and our friends have turned it into a drinking game. And no, I’m not kidding. But I can’t help myself because it is a HUGELY important topic that is SO critical to our overall health, especially if you’re a woman over 40 who’s …

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Losing Weight Alongside Your Husband with Tammy Weiland 32:15

4M ago32:15

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want—especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this episode we’re going deep with an amazing woman named Tammy Weiland who’s lost more than 60 pounds since first starting our —and who did it rig…

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How a Sugar Detox Can Transform Your Health 25:54

4M ago25:54

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Have you ever actually thought about how much sugar you're actually eating in a day? Like really thought about it? Because I think most of us, at least on some level, probably realize that sugar is not great. But it's also pretty easy to not really think about how much sugar you're actually consuming on a daily basis. Or what all that sugar is actu…

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Margo Corum - Being Black in White Dominant Spaces 20:35

5M ago20:35

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Send us a text A conversation between Aisha and Margo Corum, where they discuss Margo's role as a visiting scientist at the National Academies and her current sabbatical, the workshops she is running for the National Science Foundation, the challenges of imposter syndrome, the value of smaller events for networking, and the themes of resilience and…

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The Summer of YOU: Your Ultimate Summer Shape-Up Plan 43:58

4M ago43:58

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Whether you're ready for it or not, summer is officially here. For those of us with kids still at home, that usually means relief from the crazy grind of the busy school year, but also a change in routine that can sometimes feel just as chaotic as that last intolerable month of school. But even if you don't have kids at home, there's something abou…

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Sustainable Weight Loss & Newfound Confidence with Tammie Mathews 28:13

5M ago28:13

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want–especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this episode we’re going deep with an amazing woman named Tammie Mathews who’s actually been there, and who’s finally seeing massive success after …

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Thyroid, Cortisol & Hormone Health with Risa Groux 41:11

5M ago41:11

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Have you ever gone to the doctor and had them whip out their prescription pad after just a few minutes and then send you on your way? My guess is the answer is yes, because in this day and age of modern medicine, that's pretty much the normal protocol, right? And it's kind of infuriating, especially when they hardly ask any questions, nor do they e…

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Michael Feldman - Mentorship, Cultural Competency and Resilience 19:21

5M ago19:21

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Send us a text Today's podcast features an engaging conversation between Aisha and Michael Feldman. Michael shares his career path, from working on the Census of Marine Life to his current role at the National Academy of Sciences in the Gulf Research Program. The discussion revolves around the importance of addressing environmental challenges in th…

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Close Calls, Blue Zones, & Living Longer with Shelby DeVore 48:50

5M ago48:50

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Have you ever had one of those near death moments that completely changed your perspective on life? Where your life flashes before your eyes or you suddenly just wake up and realize it's time to do something different. And I realize that it doesn't always happen like in the movies, right? But those wake up calls do happen. And sometimes. They chang…

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Overcoming Cluster Headaches, Depression & PCOS with Tiffany Thompson 24:15

5M ago24:15

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There’s nothing more inspiring than hearing real people overcome real challenges to get the results they want–especially when those are the same results you’d like to see in your own life! That’s why in this episode we’re going deep with an amazing woman named Tiffany Thompson who’s actually been there, and who’s finally seeing massive success afte…

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If Only I Had Known: All the Things I Wish I Could Go Back and Tell Myself As I Was Starting My Weight Loss Journey 27:01

5M ago27:01

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Do you ever wish you could travel back in time and give yourself a little advice? I do, especially when I think about how much time and energy I wasted doing all the wrong things, or about how many mistakes I made, and how much frustration I could have avoided, had I only known THEN what I know now. And while there's a part of me that understands t…

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Frank Romo - Using Geo Technology for Social Change and Impact 19:53

6M ago19:53

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Send us a text In this episode, Aisha sat down with Frank Romo, a community organizer, and activist from Los Angeles, discusses the work of Romo GIS in using technology for social change and social impact. He highlights their K-12 education program in Detroit, where they teach students and community members how to leverage GIS for community impact.…

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Shocking Secrets the Food Industry Doesn't Want You to Know 33:57

6M ago33:57

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You are what you eat. It's one of those phrases we've all heard said a million times, and yet how often do we really think about what that actually means, especially when reaching for a bag of potato chips or that Ben & Jerry's hidden deep in your freezer? On a practical, day-to-day level, it can be hard to process the stark reality that the food w…

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5 Signs You're Not Eating Enough Protein (and What to Do About It) 29:45

6M ago29:45

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Get more protein. It's a phrase we hear a lot, but not always one we're super good at following through on, even when we're trying to eat healthy. Because the reality is that the Standard American Diet most of us are used to eating is shockingly low in protein, and often even the foods we THINK are high in protein actually aren't. And that means th…

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