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Information on my personal story, resources and more!

Shoulder your burdens together. Why?

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Trendy fruits? Silver Bullet veggies? Nope! All about the potatoes and carrots my friends. How and where to stretch that $!

From deciding what type of eater you are, what store to go to, ingredient list, and to coupon or not to coupon, we got you!

Let’s talk about our culture, being busy, and ways we can reset.

How to get tested, how to do simple tasks to lesson toxic load, how to ask the right questions, how to have conversations with your Dr to get on the right track! https://health.clevelandclinic.org/a-genetic-test-you-dont-need/

My personal story about MTHFR, talking to your Dr, getting tested etc. Please always do your own research, visit with your provider, make sure your provider is one who listens and is ready to help! Here are a couple of helpful links! ❤️https://mthfr.net/l-methylfolate-methylfolate-5-mthf/2012/04/05/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326181

Lifestyle Tips to help balance hormones and reduce symptoms. https://thebettyrocker.com/eating-and-training-with-your-cycle-part-1-with-dr-stacy-sims/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KISzuU67Awc

Here is my PCOS Story, where I am, where I have been, where I am going! ❤️

More women are struggling with Gestational Diabetes, more of us struggle with sugar and weight problems. We are all just trying to do our best with the tools we have. Here are some more tools for your tool belt!

Let’s break it down with Megan Kumpe NP and stay at home Mom of 2. Where do we place our self worth?

https://youtu.be/NDQ1Mi5I4rg We all have times when we as a parent are grieving. This is so challenging to do as one person, approaching that as a family with children is even more complex. Be encouraged as Megan and I share our experiences. https://curriculaconcepts.com

Mental Health and the Church, Black Culture, Mentoring, Parenting. A must listen! Be encouraged!

Harry, husband of 19 years, father of 4, musician, high school pastor, community volunteer, and my FRIEND! Let’s dive in together on how we can approach difficult situations and conversations in LOVE. I believe these stories will show you the kindness and willingness to put yourself out there and how that has impacted change.

Scared to go to therapy? Here is a wonderful example of a warm conversation with a lovely Therapist! https://www.umc.edu/som/Departments%20and%20Offices/SOM%20Departments/Psychiatry-and-Human-Behavior/Centers/Divisions,%20Centers,%20Divisions%20and%20Research/Child-and-Adolescent-Psychiatry/CHAMP/CHAMP. html https://www.faams.org

How therapy can help us move forward, prevent unwanted stops in our path, and how early prevention is nothing to be ashamed of! https://www.umc.edu/som/Departments%20and%20Offices/SOM%20Departments/Psychiatry-and-Human-Behavior/Centers/Divisions,%20Centers,%20Divisions%20and%20Research/Child-and-Adolescent-Psychiatry/CHAMP/CHAMP.html https://www.faams.org

An overview of a HRSA funded program in MS that enables better access to mental healthcare for kids. Programs like these are available in many states! Here are some resources mentioned on the show: https://www.hrsa.gov/about/index. https://www.umc.edu/som/Departments%20and%20Offices/SOM%20Departments/Psychiatry-and-Human-Behavior/Centers/Divisions,%20Centers,%20Divisions%20and%20Research/Child-and-Adolescent-Psychiatry/CHAMP/CHAMP.html https://www.faams.org/ https://www.faams.org/training-videos/

Join us as we continue our conversation with Jessica surrounding The Mini Pantry Movement across the world!

What is the mini pantry movement? We tell you all about the grass roots mini pantry movement how it started, and how to find one near you!

How to start a Little Free Pantry with 3 questions and a cardboard box!

Have you seen those awesome little Free Library's on the corner of a neighborhood and then noticed food in them? Yep! That is a Little Free Pantry! Join Jessica and I as we talk about how this started, where it's going, and HOW HUGE it is!

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This wraps up our wonderful conversation with Allie! Please check out our YouTube channel for more things related to this conversation. Remember that YOU are Essential!

Allies Dr Story

Postpartum can be rough! We know! Here is part one of several episodes dedicated to postpartum, particularly diastasis recti. Here are some links that we talk about in this episode that we are showcasing on our channel.

  Our video on how to check for DR

Our video of exercise modifications

Our video of around the house modifications to keep your back from going out!

Sara Reardon: Rethinking Postpartum Care | TED Talk

You are Essential!

Lucy

Reframing the Framework Changing our self talk, reflecting on our past

Low Fat Saturated Fats Oils Sugar what about it? Why? How/when should I eat it or not? We sat fat, like a LOT in this episode. Fat, fat, fatty, fatty, fat, fat.

How to stay fuller longer. When to eat certain foods, making use of what you have, and more!

Ever feel like you have said the same thing about yourself over and over and now believe that is all that there is about you? Think again! Be encouraged! YOU are Essential!

Hi Friends! Join Jamie and I in this 4 segment series about "affordable" housing, food access, community engagement, mutual aid, and perspectives and connection to food. Below are some links we talk about in this series. Be Encouraged! This is just a season. YOU are Essential! Lucy Mutual Aid 101: Toolkit Greater Chicago Food Depository WIC SNAP

A little bit about Lucy the podcast host, Nourishing the Essential, where to find us, and why we do what we do.