The Flourish Heights Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Cookies, ice cream, pizza, chips to deal with stress?! You are not alone. It happens to the best of us and that is okay! There are steps you can take to break this cycle (& sometimes with professional help) if you are seriously struggling. Don't let food be the primary way to cope with your stress! Today, I'm sharing 5 tips to consider as you work to bring this to an end. LISTEN UP!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

Stay Connected:

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights / Women's Health Hub: @flourishvulva

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

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PCOS—polycystic ovarian syndrome— is a hormonal disorder that affects millions of women, yet is often misunderstood. Joining me is actress Andrea Lewis, who you might recognize as Hazel from Degrassi: The Next Generation. Andrea opens up about her personal experience with PCOS, from her first symptoms to navigating life as an actress while managing the condition. We’ll talk about the challenges, what’s helped her thrive, and she’ll even share tips for anyone dealing with PCOS. Andrea reminds us that sharing our stories is powerful and can help others feel less alone. LISTEN UP!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Andrea Lewis 

Before celebrating her 16th birthday, Lewis had already acted alongside Hollywood heavyweights such as Diahann Carroll and Loretta Devine and worked with Robert Townsend and Dr. Maya Angelou in her directorial debut. After wrapping up on the Disney movie Cadet Kelly alongside Hilary Duff, Lewis soon spent 6 seasons on the hit show Degrassi: The Next Generation and became known around the world as "Hazel" as millions of North Americans tuned in each week to watch Andrea in the Award-winning drama. 

After Degrassi, she went on to other leading roles on Showtime, Nickelodeon and BET. Then taking her career to another level, Lewis started Jungle Wild Productions a digital media company, where she wrote, starred in and produced the award winning web series’ “Black Actress” . Through her production company, Lewis has gone on to create multiple web Series, short films, and digital content. You can watch her latest project as the creator and executive producer of “The Black Beauty Effect” a three part documentary series on Netflix. And see her in front of the camera as a leading lady in the hit rom com “Three Ways” on Hulu, “A Nashville Legacy” on Hallmark Mahogany, “Christmas Revisited” on the Oprah Winfrey Network and catch her in the upcoming new series “How to Die Alone” on Hulu this Fall.  

Connect with Andrea:

IG: @andrealewis 

Stay Connected:

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights / Women's Health Hub: @flourishvulva

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

Ladies, they were right. Stress management really does wonders for the body and I think it's time we all take it seriously. And when it comes to fertility and reproductive health, can stress really make a difference?! Second-time guest Kendra Tolbert, a dietitian & yoga teacher (and my girlllll) is here to share her top strategies on managing stress, optimizing fertility and living your best life! Because you deserve that. MhK! LISTEN UP!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Kendra Tolbert:

Kendra, an award-winning women's health registered dietitian, registered yoga teacher, and certified aromatherapist. Through the use of yoga and nutrition, I help people optimize their health, increase their chances of conceiving, and care for their bodies and minds, all without information overload, confusion, overwhelm, and restrictive diets.

Connect with Kendra Tolbert:

Website: https://www.livefertile.com/ 

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LiveFertile/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/live.fertile/

Stay Connected:

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

In today's episode, I'm diving into the topic of metabolism, shedding light on what it really is and debunking some common myths. As a Women's Health Dietitian, I often come across misleading advice like "eat these 5 foods to boost your metabolism" or "don't eat after 6 for better metabolism." Join me as I separate fact from fiction and provide evidence-based strategies to help you better understand metabolism and its role in your health. LISTEN UP!!!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

Stay Connected:

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights 

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

Are you familiar with endometriosis? It's a disease that affects millions of women worldwide. Have you or someone you know experienced its challenges? Sadly, many women endure this pain in silence, feeling isolated and misunderstood. But today, we're breaking that silence. Join us as Liz Smith, a multi-media journalist and endometriosis warrior, bravely shares her journey. Through her powerful story, we're joining forces to raise awareness. LISTEN UP!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Liz Smith:

Liz Smith is a Multi-Media Journalist and Endometriosis Warrior. 

Connect with Liz Smith:

IG: @liztwotimes

Read more about Elizabeth "Liz"Smith Endometriosis Story: https://globalgrind.com/5274600/elizabeth-smith-spotlight/

Stay Connected:

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY + WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH TO YOU!  Let's face it – many of us don't feel at ease visiting the doctor. However, prioritizing our health - from breast care, to mental health & heart disease prevention is the key to FLOURISH. Thankfully, there are many strategies to boost comfort levels and become the best advocates for ourselves! Our special guest Maria is a mental health therapist and Podcast host of Worthy-ish and she is here to tell you how! What better way to celebrate women's day. LISTEN UP!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Maria Bush:

Maria Bush, LPC-MHSP, AS, a Kansas City native with 18 years of experience in mental health, has dedicated her career to serving her community. As the former Assistant Director for the Office of Crisis Services and Suicide Prevention for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, she has extensive expertise in areas such as Emergency Psychiatric Services, Substance Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence. Founder of Kindness Connects Us Therapy Services, she offers teletherapy to individuals 10 and older across multiple states. Through her company Worthy-ish LLC, based in Kansas City, Missouri, Maria aims to empower individuals worldwide to rediscover their self-worth, a mission she also shares through her podcast and authored journals.

Connect with Maria Bush:

IG:  @mariadraughnbush

Website: www.mariadraughnbush.com

Stay Connected:

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

Are you a period tracking pro or new to the game?! Keeping a record of your menstrual cycle, including start and end dates, symptoms, and other changes, offers numerous benefits. It can help predict your next period, increase awareness of health aspects like mood swings and appetite changes, and empowers you to feel more in control. Additionally, it reveals unique patterns to share with your healthcare provider and helps if you're trying to conceive or prevent pregnancy. Overall, it's a chance to tune into your body's signals -- so why aren't you doing it? Today, I am here to share 9 reasons why you should track your menstrual cycle! LISTEN UP!!!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

Stay Connected:

Let's Flourish! BOOK 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

Babe, when was the last time you got your cholesterol levels checked?!?! Did you know that 76% of women don't know their cholesterol numbers?! Let's get it together! This is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease, women's NUMBER #1 killer. Lucky for you we have a special guest, Ashley Reaver, a cholesterol-lowering expert who is here to share her top tips to help you live your most fabulous heart-healthy life! LISTEN UP!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Ashley Reaver:

Ashley Reaver is a registered dietitian with a master's in Nutrition Science and Policy. She offers nutrition counseling in her private practice, is the creator of the Lower Cholesterol Longer Life Method - a program that successfully helps individuals lower their cholesterol levels, avoid medication, and gain a deep understanding about health and nutrition. Ashley also teaches nutrition and dietetics courses at University of California, Berkeley. She enjoys hiking and cooking with her husband and son. 

Connect with Ashley Reaver:

IG: @lower.cholesterol.nutrition

Website: https://ashleyreaver.com/ / https://ashleyreaver.com/course

Stay Connected:

BOOK: 1:1 Virtual Women's Nutrition Coaching: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

In the current buzz around "Dry January" or its more lenient version, "Damp January," we thought it was the PERFECT time to chat alcohol and its implications for women's health. I'm covering 3 of the many ways alcohol can affect your health and well-being - from the gut microbiome to your beauty sleep. Additionally, I'll be sharing enjoyable non-alcoholic beverage alternatives that you can seamlessly add into your routine. P.S alcohol moderation is the key! LISTEN UP, GALS!

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

Stay Connected:

Let's Flourish! BOOK 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Coaching: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

New year, with a fresh set of trends (well, kinda)! Hey ladies! It's 2024, and we're continuing our New Year's tradition of exploring wellness trends in the media! LISTEN UP as we assess whether we're embracing or letting go of 10 popular trends from the past year, from "What I Eat in a Day" videos to the hype around hormone-balancing raw carrot salads and AI dietary advice + the collagen craze. Our special guest today will guide us through the reasons to either stick with these trends or bid them farewell! 

The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care. 

About Stefani Sassos

Stefani Sassos is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute at Hearst Magazines. She handles all of Good Housekeepings nutrition-related content, testing and evaluation. She is also Good Housekeepings on-staff fitness and exercise expert and holds an advanced certification as a Women's Fitness Specialist. Stefani reports on trending nutrition and fitness topics and aims to provide consumers with evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. She also rigorously assesses food products to determine whether they meet the standards for the GH Nutritionist Approved Emblem, the GH Seal, and the GH Tested Program. As a nationally recognized nutrition expert, Stefanis expertise is frequently featured on television, radio, online, and in print.

Connect with Stefani Sassos:

IG: @StefaniSassos

Website: www.stefanisassos.com / www.GoodHousekeeping.com 

Stay Connected:

BOOK your 1:1 virtual Women's Nutrition Coaching session: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com

Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter

Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @flourishheights

Facebook: @flourishheights

Twitter: @flourishheights

Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!