Nana and Chioma break through barriers as they appear and create an environment for tough conversations to be had. From birth, culture, religion, and everything in between, this is as raw, intimate, and down to earth as it gets.
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Tune in........ to Tune up...... A podcast for those that think upward! Here at "The Up Zone" we plan to lift you from conclusions to solutions, with critical thinking and convo about controversial tedious or even difficult subjects all for the cause of going up!!!
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"Catalyst Convos" brings you a wide range of conversations relevant to those impacted by rare and difficult-to-treat diseases, including Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Featuring genuine experiences from community members and expert perspectives, these conversations aim to educate, inspire, and empower listeners. In each episode, Catalyst Convos offers a personal and authentic exploration of the challenges, triumphs ...
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Radio Show for Bruxas (Women) & others to sound off on issues, exchange information and have a great time!
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This podcast is a judgment-free zone for free thinkers who value personal growth and mental health. We’re all about inspiring and empowering others, all while creating safe spaces to have difficult conversations. Join us every week as we have fun, get vulnerable, and go deep, answering each others questions on a range of topics from sex to religion, and everything in between...and we do mean everything! We're just trying to figure out life ya’ll, like Granny always said, "Just keep Livin." w ...
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The Food is Not Bae Podcast is a podcast that goes beyond the typical verbiage of weight loss and diet culture. In a homegirl, down-to-earth, yet professional, type of way, Dr. Ebony chats with you about ways to free yourself from societal, familial, and cultural messages rooted in the diet culture that is keeping you stuck in a toxic relationship with food. Dr. Ebony will discuss the issues we don't want to talk about or want anybody to know - those internal (and external) issues leading to ...
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Bridging the Gap: Rural Healthcare Access in Rare Disease
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In this episode of Catalyst Convos, hosts Amy Grover and Carrie Ostrea explore the often-overlooked barriers to care faced by rare disease patients in rural communities. Joining them are Darby Gavin from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and Terri Klein, President and CEO of the MPS Society. Darby shares insights from NORD’s natio…
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Overcoming Healthcare Hurdles: Inspiring Stories from Laura Romero and Desiree Taliancich
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On this episode of Catalyst Convos, host Amy Grover is joined by Laura Romero, a university student living with epilepsy, and Desiree Taliancich, a nurse practitioner diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS). Together, they dive deep into the unique healthcare challenges in the Hispanic community and share invaluable advice on self-a…
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Empowered by Experience: Rich Daly on Epilepsy and Leadership
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Catalyst Convos! Join hosts Amy Grover and Carrie Ostrea as they embark on an inspiring journey with Rich Daly, the Chief Executive Officer of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals. In this captivating discussion, Rich opens up about his personal battle with epilepsy and the profound impact it has had on his life and career. …
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Welcome to Catalyst Convos: Empowering Stories and Expert Insights
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Welcome to Catalyst Convos, a show that brings you a wide range of conversations relevant to those impacted by rare and difficult-to-treat diseases, including Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Featuring genuine experiences from community members and expert perspectives, thes…
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Would you ever go sky diving? On this episode, you'll hear all about ShoShana and P's breathtaking adventure in the sky and how it all went down. Get ready to crack up! If you decide to do this for yourself one day, ShoShana will do it with you! www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Leave a Review on Apple …
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JOE IS FINALLY OUT! Join us as we discuss Joe's Naval Career as a Black Navy Diver, Submariner and Naval Officer and what's next for him as he closes this chapter in his life and opens up the next.By Jenna, Jo, Shana & Parchelle
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This one is in celebration of Father's Day! On this episode, we experienced our black men being vulnerable and it was so powerful! Right after we threw down on the grill, Marcus, Eddie and April, and Jerome joined us on the podcast. We talked, we cried, we celebrated and shared memories, the good and not so good about our fathers and what their pre…
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A Convo about Vaginal Health with Shavona Holmes
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On this episode, we're joined by Shavona Holmes of Steam Sistahs to talk about vaginal health and the importance of steaming. Her mission is to promote healing and balancing within using the ancient self care routine known as herbal steaming. Steaming is a process that cleanses and revitalizes healing within the uterus, vagina or anus using natural…
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A Special Birthday Episode Celebrating Jenna and Her Story
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Join us in celebrating Jenna's birthday with this special episode! We gathered around the microphone and invited some friends over to give Jenna her birthday flowers aka words of appreciation and love. We also talked about everything from the challenges of raising teenage boys to the importance of friends, so you're in for an entertaining conversat…
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Amplifying Black Voices with Michael Cox Perry
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On this episode, we're joined by the one and only Michael Cox Perry, CEO and Publisher of The Official Black Magazine, the first African American magazine published in San Diego County. Originally founded as Black SD Magazine in 2020, this publication has always been about amplifying Black voices and narratives. Since undergoing a name change in 20…
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Leaving the Corporate World for Entrepreneurship with Bradley Bromlow
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Joining us on this episode is Bradley Bromlow! He's from Panama City Florida, and graduated from UF with an EE degree. Joined the Navy and did nuclear power on submarines (where he met Joe). Left the navy for the corporate world and left the corporate world for entrepreneurship. 6 years and 3 businesses later, Brad is happy with the decisions he ma…
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Season 2 of Just Keep Livin is all about Entrepreneurship and we're talking with notable entrepreneurs to learn more about their story, challenges and victories. We're kicking off the season with the Gen X Travel Expert Nubia Younge. Nubia was called to the nomadic lifestyle 5 years ago when she decided to leave the United States on a one-way ticke…
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What Did You Think of the First Season?
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It's been 15 episodes ya'll, and we've enjoyed them all. On this episode we recap the entire season and talk about our favorite conversations. What were yours? Let us know! We'll be back next month with a new season with video interviews all dedicated to entrepreneurship! See you in 2022! www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us …
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Does it frustrate you when you see people in your life go through the same struggles, but don't want to change? How do you deal with it and still love them? On this episode we answer these questions, uncover why we think people don't change and discover some truths within our own selves. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a…
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What Does Mental Health Look for You Like NOW vs Before?
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Times have changed ya'll and mental health has taken on a completely new meaning for each of us. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like for us now vs before, and how we're making it a priority in our lives. Happy Thanksgiving. Remember to Just keep Livin' ✌🏾 www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and …
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This episode is all about People Be Peoplin' and our reactions to them! These are those wild and crazy stories from the news and social media that we all come across, and just keep scrolling. We actually bring them up and talk about them on this episode. It's a silly one, but we hope you enjoy! www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Lea…
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Do You Have Unconditional Love? For Real?
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On this episode we talk about the difference between conditional and unconditional love, where it came from, how we were taught it, and what it means especially for us as adults today. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Social media Facebook Instagram…
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On this episode we discuss our thoughts and feelings about the Netflix documentary “Pray Away.” The ex-leaders and a survivor of the so-called “conversion therapy” movement speak about its hard to the LGBTQ+ community and its devastating persistence. This is another deep one that touches on acceptance, religion, courage and more. www.justkeeplivinp…
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Did Y'all Know About Dr. Ebony's My Therapy Cards?
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In this episode, we each take turns answering randomly selected questions from Dr. Ebony's My Therapy Cards! If you haven't heard about them, it's a card deck has been carefully curated by a psychologist woman of color with the intention of helping other women of color grow and elevate in the areas of emotional and mental health! They are so good a…
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How Do We Transform and Transition in Life? with April Laster of Open Heart Leaders
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Ya’ll are not ready for this episode! Taking us on a journey through her story is CEO of Open Heart Leaders: April Laster. We talk about the ugly side of trauma, the importance of mentorship, and how to transform in order to transition in life. You have to hear what April said to the man who raped her, what she did to change her workplace for the b…
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Should Black People Go to Therapy? with Diamond Dale (HOME San Diego)
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Joining us for another juicy episode is our girl Diamond Dale, founder of HOME San Diego, a non profit that serves as the connect for black people and black therapists. In this conversation, Diamond shares about her challenges as a product of adoption and the juvenile justice system, and how she became a mental health professional, advocate and lea…
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How Have Your Travel Experiences Impacted You?
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Have you traveled to another country? What about to another state? No matter where you have been, traveling somewhere new opens up so much in you. In this episode, we talk about things like: The places we’ve been across the world How cheap it is to travel Our crazy and funny experiences Airbnb Advice Things to do Experiencing different cultures Cus…
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How Do We Deal with the Abuse? with Dwayne Shavers
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Here to join us as we continue our conversation on abuse is our first guest ever on the podcast: Mr. Dwayne Shavers! In this episode we talk about depression, boundaries, the importance of a black therapist and more! Dwayne is a marriage and family therapist here in the San Diego area, working with black and brown communities, especially the youth.…
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What's Been Your Experience with Abuse? - Part 2
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This is Part 2 of our conversation about how we deal with the abuse we've suffered in our lives, and how it has affected who we are today. We speak honestly and openly to show people that while we may have struggles, the more we acknowledge our past and find out words, the more we move towards healing. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this epis…
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What's Been Your Experience with Abuse? - Part 1
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On this episode we talk about how we deal with the abuse we've suffered in our lives, and how it has affected who we are today. We speak honestly and openly to show people that while we may have struggles, the more we acknowledge our past and find our words, the more we move towards healing. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave …
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On this episode we share the things we wished someone had told us that we now know as adults. As a reminder, if you're not already, become a mentor to a younger person. They need us. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Social media Facebook Instagram…
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Does Being Married Make You More Valuable?
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Does marriage make you more valuable? We don't have all the right answers for what marriage looks like or should be, but we do have funny stories and insights that you'll find relatable on this topic. Just Keep Livin' www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Social…
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In this episode, Dr. Ebony gives us five (5) strategies for working through the difficulties that come up when building a healthier relationship with food! We talk compassion, gentleness, reducing the noise, and more! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www…
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Since some of us are starting to travel again, the question has come up around how to maintain a healthy relationship with food while traveling. In this episode, Dr. Ebony breaks down your relationship with food and provides practical tips for understanding how to manage the relationship while getting back out into life! Connect with Dr. Ebony My T…
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In this episode, Dr. Ebony discusses common factors that can have negative impacts on our relationship with food. Let's go beyond the conversation of food and let's look at some root issues! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonlin…
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What is a Food Relationship Strategist Anyway?
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In this episode, Dr. Ebony takes a moment to explain what she does as a Food Relationship strategist. She takes us on a journey to understand how working from this unique approach helps to spread empowerment rather than shame and guilt! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Inst…
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How wild was 2020? Gosh! It was like an unending scene out of a horror movie! Congratulations on making it to 2021, no mean feat! In this episode we discuss #Covid19, #EndSARS, #love and a few things in-between.
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Debt and Friendships (The Onigbese Conversation PT 1)
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What do you do when your friends owe money and refuse to pay? Have you had a friendship ruined because of a money issue? What's the most money you've lost? We want to hear from you!
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The ultimate sandwich: Young people having to cater to themselves and their nuclear families on the one hand, and also their relatives, siblings, and parents on the other out of necessity.
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A Convo with Dev: Melanin, Minds, & Meals
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I had the pleasure to join Devon Estes, LPC as a guest for her Facebook Live series, Ask a Black Therapist. The title of the episode I recorded with her was - Melanin, Minds, and Meals: Winning the war of weight management in the Black community. What an awesome talk as we discussed all things relationship with food in the Black community. Connect …
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How Your Money Impacts Your Relationship with Food
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Sahirenys Pierce, Financial Expert & Creator of the High Five Banking Method, talks to us about how mastering your money could help you master your relationship with food! We are talking budgeting, meal planning, balance, and more! Connect with Sahirenys Instagram - instagram.com/poisedfinancelifestyle Check out Sahirenys' Blog & Youtube Channel Co…
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Diet Culture and It's Oppressive Impact on Black Communities
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Nutrition Therapist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Ayana Habtemariam, talks to us about the oppressive impact of diet culture on the Black community and ways that intuitive eating can help us heal our relationships with food and our bodies! Connect with Ayana Instagram - instagram.com/thetrillrd instagram.com/reclamingourplate Website - …
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With so much talk about #quarantine15 and the fear around gaining weight during this time, Dr. Ebony takes a moment to speak on the realities and implications of dieting during a global pandemic. Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony…
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Building a Healthy Relationship with Food as a Single Mother
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Dr. Nikki, Licensed Psychologist and Senior Training Director of Diversity and Inclusion, sits down to share a unique perspective about her personal journey with building a healthy relationship with food as a Black single mother! It's a good one! Take a listen!! Connect with Dr. Nikki Instagram - instagram.com/drnikkiknows Twitter - twitter.com/drn…
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How Coronavirus Impacts Our Eating Behaviors
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With the outbreak of COVID-19, emotions are running high and information is overwhelming and conflicting! Also, anxiety and scarcity mindset have kicked in more than ever. Many people are also operating from a panicked and flight/fright/freeze response system. Dr. Ebony takes a moment to discuss how this current epidemic impacts our eating behavior…
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A Conversation about Black Manhood and Masculinity: The Impact on Food, Behavior, and Body Image
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Dr. Nino Rodriguez, a scholar in the area of Black male identity development, sits down with Dr. Ebony to have a conversation about the complexities of manhood and masculinity and how our understanding of what it means to be a Black man impacts various areas of his life and identity, specifically as it relates to his relationship with food and body…
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Learning to Listen to Your Body After Trauma
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While I love the new wave of advocating that people ditch diets and instead learn to listen to their bodies, I believe that this is easier said than done, especially when you're someone who is coping with and recovering from trauma. Let's talk about it! Work with Dr. Ebony Taking Back My Body Programs Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.co…
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What's Diet Culture & Why I'm Against It!
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It seems that anti-diet culture movements are popping up all over social media and blogs. In this episode, I share how diet culture is being defined and why I, as a Black woman who has struggled with weight issues, am turning my back on this oppressive culture and why you might want to consider your involvement as well! Resources mentioned in episo…
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Happy New Year! We are back with Season 3 and we are starting this season off with intentional shifting of how we count wins in 2020! The days of relying only on the scale for wins have passed and we are welcoming a new year and a new decade with a new mindset! In this episode, I share 20 other areas where we can increase effort as we make changes …
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Black Women's Sexuality, Our Bodies & Our Food
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For this episode, I teamed up with Temara Today, host of The Black Jezebel Podcast, to discuss the complexities of how we show up as Black women in our sexual identities, bodies, and with our food. This unique collaboration provides an opportunity for us to address these areas from our respective areas of expertise. The convo with Temara is indeed …
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Food impacts our mood and our mood impacts the food that we choose to eat! Trying to tease a part which one came first is very, very complex. Dr. Lauren Powell, The Culinary Doctor, sits down to talk with us about the impact that food has on our bodies and mood from a medical physician's perspective! Take a listen as we compare notes from the medic…
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Dr. Bernasha Anderson, psychotherapist, writer, and social justice advocate, sits down to chat with us about the complexities of navigating dating for Black women. We talk about stereotypes of Black women as it relates to their sexuality and ways to empower Black women to show up in full control of their bodies as they navigate the world of dating.…
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Those thoughts about what to eat, what not to eat, what's good food, and what's bad food can be so overwhelming! These thoughts can literally make you feel nervous and stressed in the presence of food. In this episode I share strategies for managing and overcoming that anxiety around food! Connect with Dr. Ebony Website - drebony.com Instagram - in…
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