GRITS Podcast

Everything has been especially heavy for black people in America, so I wanted to share this reminder - It's okay to disconnect to connect. God, we need you to breathe on us.

During uncertain times, we can be certain of one thing, God is always faithful. I'm so glad he prompted me to share this message. I hope it brings you light and hope.

Are you surprised that there isn't much difference between regular table salt and Himalayan salt? (Sade explains)... Also a surprise, when "good" isn't enough!... this soul food segment was a little unexpected to say the least. And here's another SURPRISE, this is the SEASON FINALE! This first season of the podcast was so great, but it's not over, we will be back! Be sure to stay tuned and catch up on the other episodes while we take a short break. We will see you in 2020!

Are you eating yams or sweet potatoes this Thanksgiving? Did you know there was a difference?. Sadé breaks it all down in the BEST EPISODE YET!. Yes, believe the hype, this is the best episode so far, and I'm not being biased. It actually has less to do with her. Listen and see what I mean.

Have you been drinking your water and minding your business OR have you been drinking sweet tea and minding your business? They're not quite the same, considering only one will actually quench your thirst. In this episode of the podcast, registered dietitian, Sade Meeks, reveals some historic and nutritional facts about sweet tea and sugar! Lastly, she ends with a word to feed the soul, or should I say, quench the soul!

It's not New Years yet, but Sade is excited to discuss the tradition, symbolism, and cholesterol-lowering benefits of black-eyed peas. She is also excited to have her light skinned counterpart, Adrienne Erby, share the privileges and struggles of being light skin...& Life is definitely a struggle sometimes! Sade admits to struggling this week, and the thing that helps her overcome is nothing, but the truth.

Do you eat "black people cornbread" or "white people cornbread"? Apparently sweet cornbread is the "black people cornbread", but why is this so? In the "Shrimp and GRITS" segment, Sade uncovers the evolution of cornbread. Following, in the segment of "Whistle Talk", we have the Voice of Curves, Ms. Teryn Brielle Patrick, share the wholistic viewpoint of what body positivity is and she just keeps it real, real. Lastly, it's time for some Soul Food. It's a word...you know sometimes we can just take too many things on our journey, TOO MANY THINGS... But all we need is that one thing, which is everything. I'll explain.

Who else grew up on Salmon crocquettes? In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Sade, highlights some classic southern dishes that have something in common - they have a nutrient many African Americans are deficient in. Next, we invite Jasmine Murray to the mic to continue part 2 of this discussion on mental health. Mental health is becoming more destigmatize, but are people now posting about their condition for "the flex"!? This is real life, not a trend! Lastly, time to feed the soul. Sade ends with a discussion of faith vs. force. To paint a picture of what she means by "force", she goes through the archive of a past relationship.

We're back at it with Episode 2. You know the drill, we are starting the show off with the first segment, shrimp and grits, where we talk about some foods that may help calm ya nerves! Next, my other half, yes...my twin!.. joins us to discuss her journey dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. Lastly, we discover what's so important "by the pool"..I didn't see it at first myself, but we all need this! You don't want to miss this.

Who would have thought that this lil ole' girl from Jackson, MS would take on the grand mission to help change the South ( - The South, which transcends a physical region). Founder of GRITS, Sade Meeks, aims to Grow Resilience using the podcast as just one outlet of doing so. In this first episode of the GRITS podcast, she talks about how left over grits are potentially healthier than grits hot off the stove. Then she dives into a vulnerable, space and shares one of her insecurities that she's over coming as she speaks, literally. Lastly, revealing how "familiar" isn't always what it seems, and how that is okay, because we are resilient.