Growing up in a Caribbean household is not for the weak of heart. Since June is Caribbean Heritage Month, we want to tell you how it was growing up in a traditional Haitian and Jamaican household in the United States of 'Merica. We explore familial and social dynamics, cultural cuisines, and how these experiences shaped the women we are today. Connect with Johane: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blacknutritionistmama/  TT: @JohaneFilemon FB: Wonderfully Nutritious by Johane Website: www.johanefilemon.com FREE Guide to 50 Foods That May Help Your GI Symptoms https://digestivetherapy.johanef ..read more

Catfishing is the act of luring people in under false pretenses. Making them think they are getting one thing when in reality they are not, or the end result is not what they thought it would. Kim and Johane discuss today how catfishing relates to the nutrition and wellness world, how we may be entering catfish relationships unbeknownst to us when it comes to our health and what you can do to prevent it.  Connect with Johane: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blacknutritionistmama/ TT: @JohaneFilemon FB: Wonderfully Nutritious by Johane Website: www.johanefilemon.com FREE Guide to 50 Foods ..read more

How far would you go the get the perfect body? Some procedures are less risky than others, but we've seen it all. We've seen botox injections, hair implants, butt lifts, surgical procedures to make you taller, and we are naming a few. Baby, we've seen it all, and today let's talk about it and comment to let us know what you think. Connect with Johane: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blacknutritionistmama/ TT: @JohaneFilemon FB: Wonderfully Nutritious by Johane Website: www.johanefilemon.com FREE Guide to 50 Foods That May Help Your GI Symptoms https://digestivetherapy.johanefilemon.com Total Gu ..read more

If you've ever thought that having a breeched baby meant that you would have an automatic C-section, you were wrong! Listen in as Johane continues to share her labor and delivery experiences and the techniques her doctors used when they found out her baby was breeched. Johane also continues with her last 2 labor and delivery experiences and what going through 3 "geriatric" pregnancies meant for her.  Connect with Johane: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blacknutritionistmama/ TT: @JohaneFilemon FB: Wonderfully Nutritious by Johane Website: www.johanefilemon.com FREE Guide to 50 Foods That M ..read more

The birthing experience comes with many emotions for most of us. Excitement because we can’t wait to meet our bundles of joy. Worry because we don’t know what may or may not happen. Feelings of being overwhelmed because there is so much going on. For some of us, our worst fears come to life, and we experience trauma during the birthing of our babies. Listen in as Johane discusses her 5 birthing experiences with Kim. From C-section, to VBACs to breeched babies, Johane discusses a lot of intimate details about her life during the birth of her 5 wonderful boys. Connect with Johane: IG: https ..read more

For many of us, imbalances in our hormones can cause a range of unwanted symptoms, like fatigue, weight gain and low libido making us search for answers. If you're not getting your information from a professional and believing the crazy information out there, you will end up not eating anything thinking severe elimination  will be beneficial for your hormone health. But no worries, we've got you! We sat down with Melissa Groves Azzaro, The Hormone Dietitian and she gave us the NO BS Hormone Nutrition knowledge we were looking for. Melissa is going to get you on the right path and your hor ..read more

Before you quickly answer 'no', consider this: food prices increased by 11% last year (generally, it's 2% yearly). Did you have to scale back on your grocery list? Did you have to cut back on eggs? Find cheaper substitutes for your favorite brands? Many people with serious medical and financial issues have modified their grocery lists. How can we, as dietitians (or any health professional), promote a nutrient-rich diet when our patients or clients face financial constraints? Join us as we navigate this challenging topic, and let us know your thoughts. Connect with Johane: IG: https://www.inst ..read more

We've heard the importance of gut health repeated over and over again in the last few years. One of the recommendations often talked about for better gut health is consuming fermented foods. But are fermented foods really as good as we are being told. Kim and Johane sit down and discuss the truth about fermented foods and if they are indeed worth the buy.  Connect with Johane: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blacknutritionistmama/ FB: Wonderfully Nutritious by Johane Website: www.johanefilemon.com FREE Guide to 50 Foods That May Help Your GI Symptoms https://digestivetherapy.johanefilemon ..read more

Did you know your diet, medications, lotions, your laundry detergent, and lifestyle play a huge when it comes to your vagina health? Prepartum or postpartum ALL THESE THINGS MATTER. Take a deep dive with Dr. Tasha into part 2 of ‘Think of her as your fairy godmother’ as we tackle tough questions you should ask yourself to  tune into your body, and optimize your health pre and post baby.  Connect with Dr. Tasha: https://linktr.ee/ThePhysiodoula?fbclid=PAAaammaXvB5IAxpKOgszTbS8KlWpp27QLdmP4w-gslPNFim2TwvViIwNaMmU Connect with Johane: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blacknutritionistmam ..read more

Have you ever heard of a doula? How about a physio-doula? Well, if you have a uterus and have or want kids, listen up! Think of Dr. Tasha as your fairy godmother. She is a physical therapist and a doula focusing on the pelvic floor, birth, and your postpartum journey. In part 1 of this episode, we discuss obstetric violence, birthing positions, your pelvic floor, and what the healthcare system may not tell you when you're vulnerable. Connect with Dr. Tasha: https://linktr.ee/ThePhysiodoula?fbclid=PAAaammaXvB5IAxpKOgszTbS8KlWpp27QLdmP4w-gslPNFim2TwvViIwNaMmU Connect with Johane: IG: https://w ..read more