The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast: Season 2 Episode 14 Cardiac Surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health, Dr. Phillip Ovadia’s true passion is helping the public to stay off his operating table.  Our discussion ranged from optimizing your metabolic health to avoid heart issues to the misinformation from the food and medical industry. ⁠ Also, gain knowledge and learn about his new book Stay off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon’s Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent Disease,...

Dr. Sha-Lai Williams is an inspirational speaker, published author, entrepreneur, a licensed therapist with nearly 25 years of clinical experience. Today we took a turn and discussed the expectations that have been placed on women, how we are to establish healthy boundaries, and how the process of healing can bring peace and continued strength. Keep a lookout for her Women's conference. Roar like a Lioness Women's Conference (Saturday, Oct. 16). Visit linktr.ee/drshalai to find out more about...

August’s panel is highlighting couples who have linked arms in their marriage and passion. We will learn from people who know what true teamwork means in their mission to better their community. Let’s see what great work can be done when two become one in their ambitions! Featuring: Nicole & Abe Adewale / Chris & Deanna Ley  Thank you to Midwest Dairy for making this possible! 

July’s Panel is highlighting leaders who specialize in areas of relationship building whether it’s personal, business, or family-related. It’s critical in any dynamic and there are blindsides we may miss as well as opportunities that may be awaiting. Let’s go beyond the surface and recognize that every kind of relationships matters. Thanks to Midwest Dairy for making this possible. 

June’s Panel will highlight leaders who specialize in creating content and influence. When we think of how we get information and how we make decisions, we may not realize that the art of communication is how all of this happens. Get ready to take notes on tips, strategies, and creative ways to influence! Thank you to Midwest Dairy! Panelists this month include Liz Wolfson of Sauce Magazine, Cara Harbstreet of Street Smart Nutrition, and Fred E. Miller of 'No Sweat' Public Speaking! -...

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Season 2: Episode 12 w/Sean Folkson The founder & CEO of Nightfood, a line of sleep-friendly ice cream formulated to satisfy nighttime cravings in a better, healthier, more sleep-friendly way.   As the founder of this unique product, Sean Folkson recognizes that people are going to snack, so they might as well snack on a product that satisfies those cravings but benefits the person’s ability to sleep better.  Sean Folkson, essentially is set out to...

Monthly Panel Series: Conversation w/ Mindful Leaders: The Ripple Effects of the Entertainment Industry The evolution of entertainment has shaped ideas, ways people connect and has made a permanent mark on people's lives.  May's The guest panel spans across the board from music, theater, comedy, the many other corners of art.  Listen to the leaders in their respected industry and how their passion has opened up space and pathways for others to follow. John Henry is a musician and Founder of...

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Season 2: Episode 11 w/Craig Foust Craig Foust, licensed therapist and owner of Life Care Counseling here in STL where his practice is centered around helping people through issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, and trauma related issues. Over the years of counseling, he has dedicated his career to helping people through emotional and mental struggles. www.lifecounselingstl.com

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Season 2: Episode 10 w/Brooke Bridges For the Month of April, we are highlighting and celebrating sustainability and it’s connection to who we are on an individual basis. Brooke Bridges is the food justice coordinator for Soul Fire Farm which is an organization dedicated to raising awareness to food injustice, bringing together diverse groups to share skills in sustainable agriculture, health, and training the next-generation activist farmers. Learn...

Monthly Panel Series: Sustainability Practices at Every Level April’s Panel is created in celebration of National Earth Day. And I am putting a twist on what sustainability means from industries you may not be familiar with. We are taking a moment to understand how impactful sustainability is for our world and the future of it and share environmental progress being made on the farm, communities, in businesses. Thanks to Midwest Dairy for making this possible!

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Season 2: Episode 9 w/ Karen Washington As a farmer, she has used her skill and passion to bridge the gap of community needs.  Also as a community activist, she  is also the co-founder of Black Urban Growers which is an organization committed to building networks and community support for growers.  A TEDX speaker and voted one of Ebony Magazine’s 100 most influential African Americans she continues to move her mission to undoing racism and injustice in the...

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Season 2: Episode 8 w/ Molly Gailbrath Co-founder of Girls Gone Strong, which is a health and wellness academy dedicated to improving coaching practices for women and author of her much anticipated book called Strong Women Lift Each Other Up which is a bi-product of her work in the Girls Gone Strong. Learn more and purchase her book at: https://www.mollygalbraith.com/

Monthly Panel Series: Pro Athlete to Pure Leadership In March, I have a panel of well known, and well-respected professional athletes who have continued their leadership after their careers. Be apart of the conversation as Larry Hughes talks about what his academy means and how it has changed the lives of the youth in St. Louis. And Darren Carrington has transitioned his career are the NFL, to the ministry of pastoring in California. These guests have proven that leadership can be applied...

A mindful centered dietitian, who focuses on living a life without “diet rules and restrictions”.  Her own experiences of overcoming her personal menta land physical health has allowed her to help other’s through their own struggles with food. Learn more about her services: https://www.ashleyhollynutrition.com/

In her 3rd season as Pro Basketball player with the STL Surge and experiencing the pandemic oversees in France, Kelsey has used her platform for more.  She discusses how her passion to uplift others and be a light has given her more dimensions.

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Season 2: Episode 5 w/ Leila Hughes-Deeds Dietitian for the Toronto Blue Jays and Women’s Fat loss Coach at Tandem Nutrition, Leila specializes in helping hormonal health for women in addition to coaching them to want more than just “the look” but sustainable changes.

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Season 2: Episode 4 w/ Dr. Mark Manary Dr. Mark Manary is a pediatric physician and one of the world’s foremost experts in children malnutrition where most of his work has been throughout sub-Saharan Africa.  As the CEO and Founder of Project Peanutbutter, he has developed novels foods for infants, children, and recently pregnant women. Learn more: https://www.projectpeanutbutter.org/

Monthly Panel Series: Brand Builders - Personal, Products, and Services I am no expert but my next panel of leaders have it all and ready to share their stories, how they have positioned themselves, and the struggle it took to get there! discuss how she uses her unique skills to amplify platforms.Hear how Mary Clarke, co-owner of MOTHER MODEL MANAGEMENT has built an international empire. How Julie Mossler, chief marketer, is now one of Business Insider’s top tech 50. And Mich Hancock, the...

The Dietitian AgainstDiets Podcast Season 2: Episode 3 w/ Dana Lynn Kay of Devotion Nutrition Dana Lynn Kaye, Owner of Devotion Nutrition, who’s products represents balance in a healthy lifestyle while enjoying flavors that is viewed as “off limits”.  She’s more than just an owner, she is a mother of three, a past body builder, and entrepreneur working to revolutionize the health and fitness industry. Purchase her products at: https://devotionnutrition.com/

The Dietitian AgainstDiets Podcast Season 2: Episode 2 w/ Will McNeely Mastery Level Resistance training specialist who combines his faith to his passion of physical fitness.  By doing so, he is also an author of Strong-willed: Designed for a physical purpose (2014) and Standing ourselves: Understanding strength Vol 1 (2020). Hear how he finds balance with self, family, and faith. Book purchase: https://www.strengthandjoy.co/

The Dietitian AgainstDiets Podcast Season 2: Episode 1 w/ Ricky Van Pay of Fit Pastors Academy Owner of Fitpastors Academy – who has a powerful story of changing his health from growing up husky to being an unfit pastor to becoming a tri-athlete/ironman and have taken his ministry to help other pastors that struggle; offering the transformation through coaching. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/fitpastors

January’s Panel guests come in perfect timing! 2021 is the year to focus on our wellness. These leaders all come from the wellness centered around mental health, nutritional health, and physical health. They have steam-rolled change with unique concepts within their respected companies. Come join the conversation, January 7th on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/reshaundabettervessel There will be thought-provoking discussions with respected leaders who have done the work and have...

I am excited to present these giants within their industries! Maxine Clark of Build-A-Bear Workshop has taken her business empire to a platform that enriches her community to grow stronger. Kristy Jackson, known as, the network connector, keeps making spaces to gather entrepreneurs and empower business growth. And Marc Bowers of St. Louis Makes , keeps the innovation and business scaling wheel turning within the manufacturing industry. With this combination, there is a promise of knowledge,...

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 39 w/Kate Lyman With a team of nutrition coaches, Kate Lyman owner of Kate Lyman Nutrition has helped 100s of people change their bodies & eating habits and breaking myths of dieting. This conversation is centered around self-care & self love.  We ALL need this! Learn more about her services: www.katelymannutrition.com