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Healthy For My Purpose

Sersie Blue & Gigi Carter

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This is the official podcast for Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living. The Healthy for My Purpose Podcast sets the bar high, very high. In fact, we go right to the top, to the Big Man himself. After all, He designed you for divine health. This podcast will help you connect being healthy to your purpose. And to guide you to your best health, is the dynamic faith-based duo of Sersie Blue and Gigi Carter; health coach and licensed nutritionist. These women are on a mission to level-up the he ...
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"Bridgerton With Mary & Blake," the ultimate podcast dedicated to the hit TV show from NETFLIX and Shondaland Media, Bridgerton, and the captivating spinoff, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Join hosts Mary and Blake as they embark on an immersive journey through the world of Bridgerton, exploring themes of mental illness, family, love, faith, passion, friendship, dissecting the performances of Regé-Jean Page, Gabrielle Collins, Tom Verica, and Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, India Amart ...
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to the Bridgerton season 3 finale, episode 3.08 – Into The Light. In this episode, we chat why this episode was way too neat, why the side plot with Bennington was a MAJOR miscalculation, and we have an INSTANT Mary & Blake Media Hall of Fame Call, as well as moment. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISOD…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.07 – Joining Of Hands. In this episode, we chat how the most interesting aspect of this episode is Colin’s POV, if Whistledown is the true villain in all of Bridgerton, and why “Sharks Gotta Swim.” SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.06 – Romancing Mister Bridgerton. In this episode, we chat the downfalls of lackluster side stories and spinning wheels on the plot, the necessity of REAL choice for drama, why Penelope and Cressida are basically the same character, and why Blake’s favorite Needle Drop moment from the sho…
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In this episode Gigi and Sersie talk with Jacque Solomon from Seeds to Inspire on the connections between overcoming trauma and health. Jacque Solomon is the Founder, President, Executive Director of Seeds to Inspire Foundation an organization that meets at the intersection of Lifestyle Medicine, Health Equity and Nutrition Apartheid by educating a…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.05 – Tick Tock. In this episode, we chat why this show has succeeded in humanizing it’s characters amidst the plot mechanics, important visual cues for subtext, and why engagement parties are just so damn awkward…especially ours… SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCA…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.04 – Old Friends. In this episode, why Lord Debling is the best and the worst, the final test before a character breaks their stasis, and why we are making a shirt that says, “Hyacinth Knows All”… SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH …
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.03 – Forces Of Nature. In this episode, we chat the prominent use of subtext in many different scenes, the antagonist/protagonist relationship shared between Cressida and Penelope, and why Mary will only refer to Benedict as “Bennington” from now on. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.02 – How Bright The Moon. In this episode, we chat the parallel stories between the Mondriches and the Bridgertons, the push and pull dialogue between Eloise and Cressida, and why Blake actually references the movie Made Of Honor…. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE POD…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.01 – Out Of The Shadows. In this episode, we chat the emotional math behind Eloise’s choices, if Penelope is a likable character, the dynamic behind parallel facades between Colin And Pen, why Mary & Blake Commandments are always right, and why Mary is HERE for a side of Deblin Beef… SUBS…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with a rockstar in the lifestyle medicine space. Dr. Marsha-Gail Davis is a mover-and-shaker empowering patients with lifestyle medicine. Get healthy plant-based recipes at danielsplate.com.Connect and follow Dr. Davis on IG @mgdthedoc.Check out the full version of her Wack rap video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cPsSGLY2VZw…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Monica Davern to discuss raising kids on a plant-based nutrition plan. Dr. Davern is a board-certified pediatrician, mom, and vegan athlete. Dr. Davern is also creator and CEO at Mighty Roots LLC. Connect/Follow Dr. Davern:Instagram: @mighty.rootsFacebook: @mightyroots.orgFacebook group: Facebook.com/groups/leafyli…
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Mary & Blake discuss and breakdown the Bridgerton season 3 trailer. In this episode, we chat the noticeable difference in how this season is shot, all the glow ups, and why we are ready for some gardens to be in bloom. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH MARY & BLAKE Like Our Facebook Page Joi…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with Stefanie Ignoffo, founder of Plantspiration NFP Inc. Stefanie is on a mission to spread the word about using food as medicine to combat the chronic diseases brought on by an unhealthy lifestyle, mostly centered on the "SAD" or standard American diet.We hope you enjoy this episode. For healthy, delicious whole food, pla…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with the amazing vegan superhero, Dr. Daphne Bascom. Dr. Bascom shares her journey to lifestyle medicine and becoming vegan. They have a candid conversation about Health Equity and how lifestyle medicine concepts can help underserved communities prevent, treat, and possibly reverse common chronic diseases.About Daphne Basco…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with Ben Lenz and have an engaging conversation about spiritual gifts. Ben Lenz is the Connections Pastor at Green Bay Community Church. He is the lead developer of the Navigate material, offering classes, groups and one-on-one coaching. Ben is most passionate about helping people find their redemptive potential by understa…
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Sersie and Gigi discuss the connection between your health and doing God's work. Link to learn more and sign up for the Healthy Christian Woman Bootcamp: https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/healthy-christian-woman-bootcampArticle about missionary, James Hudson-Taylor: https://www.bu.edu/missiology/missionary-biography/t-u-v/taylor-j-hudson-1832-190…
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Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. The six pillars of lifestyle medicine are a whole-food plant-predominant dietary pattern, physical activity, stress management…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with Shane Martin, author and the brains behind the popular Shane & Simple blog. Shane is also the host of the Real Men Eat Plants Podcast. In this episode, Shane gets personal about what led him to ditch the meat and dairy and adopt a whole food plant-based lifestyle—and how it changed his life. Check out https://shaneands…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with Adrianna Anderson to talk about a topic not typically discussed in the church: mental health. Adrianna Anderson is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and will complete a master's degree in Biblical Theology in 2024. Adrianna is a writer, author, and Bible teacher who is passionate about equipping wo…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with the beautiful and amazing Gigi Jones. Gigi Jones is a food justice activist in Kansas City, MO, who advocates for social and environmental justice as it relates to the African American Community. Her work ranges from vegan cooking demonstrations to lectures on allowing food to be your medicine. She also hosts a monthly…
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Aging well has been defined as “the ability to maintain a low risk of disease-related disability, high mental and physical function, and active engagement with life.” In this episode, Sersie and Gigi sit down with lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Rosa Kincaid about her story and how at the age of 75 is shattering the paradigm of getting older.About…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Amanda Adkins to talk about her personal career and health journey, and how she turned her passion for lifestyle medicine to help Black women lose weight and lower high blood pressure.Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD, is a double board-certified Internal Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine Physician, and health coach/owner of Enlig…
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Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.06- “Crown Jewels”. In this episode we discuss how Shonda threaded the needle with Brimsley and Reynolds, if the choices each of our characters make carry enough emotional weight in the narrative, and why Blake was a sobbing mess by the end… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #Ner…
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Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.05- “Gardens In Bloom”. In this episode, we discuss the differences of intent when crafting a story, why we feel a little icky about the Lord Ledger/ Danbury relationship, and Mary’s genius brain for marketing. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICA…
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Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.04- “Holding The King”. In this episode, we discuss why Blake loves flashy filmmaking, why the character of Dr. Monro works in this context, and why one of our kids went missing mid recording! UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPIS…
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Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.03- “Even Days”. In this episode, we discuss why the Venus scene works, the tonality of Lord Danbury’s death, and why our cat is assaulting Mary… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WIT…
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Mary & Blake discuss Queen Charlotte 1.02- “Honeymoon Bliss”. In this episode, we discuss whether or not Queen Charlotte the show is the “anti-Bridgerton”, the different visual language between timelines, and why Blake thinks that the actor who plays the king is the lovechild of Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS &…
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Dr. Leigh Ettinger, the plant-strong pediatrician, is a repeat guest on the podcast. Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Leigh—also known as Doctor Herbivore—and have a candid conversation about getting children at different life stages to get on board with plant-based. We also talk about the controversial new obesity drugs on the market and what you…
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Mary & Blake discuss Queen Charlotte 1.01- “A Queen To Be”. In this episode, we chat about why the show doesn’t care about what you think about it’s historical accuracy and why thats a good thing, why the character Queen Charlotte is very different, but also very much the same in both timelines, and Mary has a fantastic prediction about the royal f…
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Gigi and Sersie have a candid conversation about alcohol and what it does to your body. They use science and scripture to unpack why you should quit alcohol. They also get personal and share their personal journey and views about alcohol.Study about moderate drinking World Health Organization's article about no alcohol consumption is safe.Healthy m…
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Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Judy Brangman about finding purpose. Dr. Judy Brangman, MD, DipABLM, is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. Dr. Judy obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at East Carolina University/Vidant Hospital.…
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Major life events and triggers often trip us up as we are working towards improving our health and making change to our long-standing eating habits. But the trick is to not let the enemy in and to rely on God during these difficult times. Gigi gets personal with how the enemy became a squatter in her life and how God got her through it, and what sh…
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Sersie and Gigi have a candid conversation about an excerpt from a sermon given by Steven Furtick. He has words for someone who "eats clean," claiming that this person eats clean, but thinks crap, so they live long but hate their life. While Steven Furtick is one of their favorite online pastors, they don't mince words about what they think about t…
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Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake chat the season 5 premiere of The Crown – episode 5.01, “Queen Victoria Syndrome”. We discuss the dramatic irony of watching these events with Prince Charles against reality of King Charles, why the casting is perfect, and why Tom Hanks is the closest thing to an American version of the Queen… Normally this…
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Sersie and Gigi speak candidly about the different ways food choices affect our health, spirituality, social justice, the environment, and the animals. References: Eat Lancet Commission https://eatforum.org/eat-lancet-commission/ STUDY Reducing food’s environmental impacts... https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaq0216 STUDY Meat consumptio…
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In this episode we have a candid conversation with Danette Batiste about the importance of developing a God centered self image around our health. We dig into issues around self care, black women's health, body image and chronic health issues. Danette is CEO / Executive Director of Healthy Heart Nation a nonprofit organization that is committed to …
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Sersie & Gigi have a candid discussion with Dr. Ruby Lathon PhD about the documentary They are Trying to Kill Us. Dr. Ruby Lathon PhD appears in the documentary, which unravels the systemic dynamics behind the food industry and health care system. Dr. Ruby Lathon is a certified holistic nutritionist based in Washington DC.www.rubylathon.com IG: @ru…
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Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.08 – “The Viscount Who Loved Me”. In this episode, we chat why it’s always important for a character to reject change at the last minute, the artistic choice to have Penelope’s actual voice, and Blake dropped allllllll the waterworks from this episode…. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #Nerd…
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Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.07 – “Harmony”. In this episode, we chat the art of the cliffhanger, and odd turn for Violet, and why you absolutely cannot go without a positional prop pillow… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT W…
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Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.06 – “The Choice”. In this episode, we chat why we need to invest in Edwina in order to actually HAVE a choice, a literal magical moment in time, and why Portia Featherington always goes home and listens to Queen Of The Night by Whitney Houston… BLAKE’S PERSONAL STORY FROM THIS IS US TOO: https://maryandblake.com/…
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