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In this episode of The Business of Wellness with Jaclyn London, RD, Jaclyn takes a deep dive into statements made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his senate confirmation hearings for Secretary of Health, and discusses the urgent need for reform in America's nutrition policy and the lack of meaningful solutions to combat the chronic disease epidemic driven by U.S. food and healthcare systems. She highlights the missed opportunities exposed during RFK Jr.'s  hearings on Capitol Hill, and why sweeping federal regulations and RFK Jr.'s proposed strategies for improving American health ultimately miss the mark. Then, Jaclyn outlines five actionable policies to improve public health, including integrating cooking education in schools, reforming the Farm Bill to increase access to fresh veggies and fruit, incentivizing food service and restaurants to reduce added sugar, saturated fat and sodium in their menu offerings, tightening marketing regulations for products targeting kids & parents, and the most meaningful step in Making America Healthy Again and reversing the chronic disease epidemic : Getting nutrition counseling by a Registered Dietitian covered by insurance. Jaclyn also discusses the importance of transparency in the food industsry, how and why she believes that free market strategies and deregulatory policies can work by shifting incentive structures and focusing on strategic inititaives. She breaks down why bipartisan support is possible, and why these changes are essential for making healthier eating habits accessible to all Americans. If you've ever wondered what real food policy reform should look like, this episode is a must-listen. Timestamps: 02:58 - Five Key Policies to Improve Public Health 05:48 - Why Cooking Education in Schools is Essential 09:06 - Reforming the Farm Bill for Better Food Access 12:10 - Strengthening Marketing Regulations for Kids' Food 14:58 - How Local Agriculture Can Improve Community Health 18:07 - Combating Misleading Food Marketing 20:53 - Simplifying Food Labels for Consumer Clarity 24:21 - Innovative Strategies in the Produce Aisle 30:13 - The Need for Insurance Coverage for Nutrition Counseling 37:32 - The Best Strategies for a Healthier America 46:22 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action Follow Jaclyn London, RD: Instagram X (formerly Twitter) LinkedIn Follow The Business of Wellness on All Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music

Newt talks with Representative Chip Roy about his new report, “The Case for Healthcare Freedom: A System for a Healthier America,” which outlines a plan for healthcare reform in the United States. The report advocates for empowering patients and doctors rather than insurance companies and bureaucrats, promoting the use of health savings accounts, direct primary care, and a competitive insurance market. Rep. Roy emphasizes the need for price transparency and reducing regulatory barriers to foster competition and lower healthcare costs. He also highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of poor health, such as diet and lifestyle, and providing accurate, science-based information to the public. Their conversation also addresses the broader implications of healthcare reform for the federal budget and the potential for a transformative shift in the healthcare system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are the leading causes of death—and premature death at that—in the US. These diseases all have several risk factors in common, like smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet, which policy often views simply as personal choices. We need to begin looking at disease prevention beyond individual decision-making. In this podcast, I talk with Dr. Anand Parekh, Senator Bill Frist, and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian on the need for government policymakers to address disease prevention. Dr. Anand Parekh is the Bipartisan Policy Center's chief medical advisor, providing clinical and public health expertise across the organization, particularly in the areas of aging, prevention, and global health. As a US Department of Health and Human Services deputy assistant secretary for health from 2008 to 2015, he developed and implemented national initiatives focused on prevention, wellness, and care management. He is the author of Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America. Senator Bill Frist is a heart and lung transplant surgeon and former US Senate majority leader. He led passage of the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act and the historic PEPFAR HIV/AIDS legislation that has saved millions of lives worldwide. As the founder and director of the Vanderbilt Multi-Organ Transplant Center, he has performed over 150 heart and lung transplants, authored over 100 peer-reviewed medical articles, and published seven books. Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian is a cardiologist, Dean and Jean Mayer Professor at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and professor of medicine at Tufts Medical School. He has authored more than 400 scientific publications on dietary priorities for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases and on evidence-based policy approaches to reduce these burdens in the US and globally. He has served in numerous advisory roles, including for the US and Canadian governments.⁣⁣ ⁣ View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to Bioptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.

Today, Clancy speaks with Noreen Springstead, President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America, a premier national nonprofit founded in 2010 to ensure good food for all Americans, no matter their zip code. In this episode, you will hear their discussion about the difference between transformational and transactional relationships, what heart work means, and the issue of the scarcity mindset.

You are what you eat! What do your eating habits look like? In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily Fletcher sits down with Vani Hari, also known as "The Food Babe," a fearless advocate for food transparency and healthier living. Vani shares her powerful personal journey from battling health issues to becoming a leading voice in the food industry, challenging major corporations and exposing harmful ingredients hidden in everyday products. Together, Emily and Vani dive into the deep connections between what we eat and our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Vani explains how chemicals and additives in our food impact not just our physical health, but also our consciousness and ability to connect with our intuition. They explore the importance of reading food labels, the dangers of food dyes and glyphosate, and the hidden truth behind "natural flavors." Tune in to learn how making mindful food choices can transform your health and elevate your state of consciousness. Get ready to feel inspired to make simple, impactful changes for yourself, your loved ones, and the planet. === Commit to a daily practice you love with zivaONLINE - get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: https://zivameditation.com/jointoday Take Ziva's FREE Meditation Masterclass: https://zivameditation.com/learn Grab your invite for our Bliss Activations here: https://zivameditation.com/activate And follow us on Instagram If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel  === Vani Hari is a revolutionary food activist, a NY Times Best Selling Author and the Founder of Truvani. She blogs as the Food Babe to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She also teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world. Follow here here: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe https://foodbabe.com/ === #EmilyFletcher #WhyIsntEveryoneDoingThis #VaniHari #FoodPolitics #FoodActivism

We're joined by Anand Parekh, internal medicine physician and author of Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America. We dive into the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring the pivotal role of prevention in health policy. Anand discusses the urgent need for stronger public health leadership, effective crisis communication, and investment in community-based prevention programs. He also shares insights on bridging bipartisan divides to prioritize health care prevention for a healthier future. Anand Parekh is an internal medicine physician and author of Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America. He discusses the KevinMD article, "Prevention is the key to saving lives: What the pandemic taught us." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Peter McCullough and Malcolm – It was a historical election that will change the trajectory of our nation with an opportunity to bring Americans together and to make America a healthier and more prosperous nation. We will put forth the framework for Public Health Policy and a Healthier America on today's broadcast. Dr. McCullough calls for strong clinical leadership in healthcare...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Peter McCullough and Malcolm – It was a historical election that will change the trajectory of our nation with an opportunity to bring Americans together and to make America a healthier and more prosperous nation. We will put forth the framework for Public Health Policy and a Healthier America on today's broadcast. Dr. McCullough calls for strong clinical leadership in healthcare...

In this episode of Innovate and Elevate, Sharon Kedar is joined by Dr. Renee Wegrzyn, the inaugural director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a government agency designed to drive high-impact health innovations. Appointed by President Biden in 2022, Dr. Wegrzyn shares her deep experience in both synthetic biology and biosecurity, drawing from her work at DARPA, IARPA, and Ginkgo Bioworks.The conversation dives into the unique role of government in fostering breakthrough technologies, emphasizing ARPA-H's mission to transform health outcomes. Dr. Wegrzyn explains how ARPA-H takes on ambitious, high-risk projects with the potential to revolutionize healthcare, much like DARPA's past successes in defense technologies, such as the early development of mRNA technology.Dr. Wegrzyn highlights ARPA-H's approach to maximizing the return on investment for American taxpayers by focusing on scalable, impactful solutions that can transition to the private sector. She walks listeners through transformative projects, including NITRO, GLIDE, ADAPT, and POSEIDON. ARPA-H has a unique Program Management structure, which provides hands-on mentorship and support to ARPA-H grantees. Dr. Wegrzyn identifies how the partnership helps innovators address cost, accessibility, and user experience in health innovations. Sharon and Dr. Wegrzyn also discuss the ARPA-H's Sprint for Women's Health and how the funding opportunity addresses critical unmet challenges in the women's health sector. Episode Outline(01:50) How the US Government Drives Innovation (04:01) The Return on Investment to Americans (09:27) ARPA-H Programs and Funding (12:42) How To Work with ARPA-H (15:28) The Audacity to Imagine Success (18:59) Improving Research and the Standard of Care (21:40) Women's Health Innovation (26:45) Beyond Conversation: Embracing Data-Driven Solutions Connect with SharonConnect with Sharon on LinkedIn: Sharon KedarLearn more about Innovate and Elevate innovateandelevatepodcast.comSubscribe to Innovate and Elevate on YouTubeJoin the newsletter to receive the latest episodes in your inbox: Innovate and Elevate NewsletterConnect with Dr. Renee WegrzynFollow Renee on LinkedInLearn more on the ARPA-H websiteAdditional ResourcesSubscribe to the ARPA-H Vitals newsletterFull list of ARPA-H programsThe hidden questions behind the Heilmeir QuestionsThe White House Initiative on Women's Health ResearchThis podcast is produced by the women at

Send us a Text Message.Is it time to revamp medical education?This week's guest, Dr. Austin Chiang, certainly thinks so.Leading an already distinguished career, Dr. Chiang is a top gastroenterologist, Chief Medical Officer of the Endoscopy division of Medtronics, Founding President of the Association for Healthcare Social Media (AHSM), and the author of recently published Gut: An Owner's Guide.In addition, his TikTok account alone hosts more than 575,000 followers - which is just one of the social media channels he uses to communicate healthcare information, straight to the people who might need it.He reflects on how COVID proved to be a turning point in the link between social media and public health outcomes, revealing how healthcare professionals can best use social platforms to create resources for patients, demonstrate the value of science-based practice, and fight misinformation.Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @ericfethkemd and checkout my website at www.EricFethkeMD.com. My brand new book, The Privilege of Caring, is out now on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6H6QN4

It is estimated that American adults consume 10-15g of fiber/per day and the RDA for adult women is to consume up to 25g and men up to 38g. As a whole, we are about halfway to where we need to be. We know fiber contributes to overall health and wellness, keeping you fuller for longer, aids in regular bowel movements, lowers cholesterol and stabilizes blood glucose levels. Did you know that consuming fiber leads to reduced levels of anxiety and depression, increased mood stabilization, weight loss and management, improved cognition, nutrient absorption, and decreased risk of colon cancer? When you eat fiber, it feeds the good bacteria in your microbiome, which in turn produce compounds called short-chain fatty acids, or postbiotics, and they are pretty important and fascinating. Women in menopause would greatly benefit from increasing their fiber intake for this reason alone.I have invited Ashley Koff to share her expertise on this topic to help you better understand what short-chain fatty acids are, why they matter to midlife women, and how to include more fiber in easy ways. It's not the sexiest topic, but it's a must-know for menopausal women.Ashley Koff is an award-winning personalized registered dietician and nutrition expert. For over 25 years, she has helped people identify optimal food choices to support their overall health. She coined the terms “Qualitarian” “INFObesity," and the mantra “Better, Not Perfect” and created the only existing definition for Better Nutrition to help people better understand what's better for them. She has appeared on shows, such as Good Morning America, Today Show, The Doctors, and The Dr Oz Show. She was selected as the Global Wellness Ambassador for Westin Hotels, InStyle Magazine, Hollywood's Nutritionist, among CNN's Top 100 Health Makers, and as an advisor for The Partnership for a Healthier America and Tufts University Nutrition Entrepreneurship program. Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.To find Ashley:Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebetternutritionprogram/FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheBetterNutritionProgram/To receive the fiber evaluation and all the other resources Ashley mentioned for a 10% savings as part of any BNP Membership use the code JFWellness10 at checkout: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/pricing/Stay connected with JFW:Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Increase Your Protein in 5 Easy Steps and your free Protein Powder Recipe Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations

Hiring and retaining the right team to help your company grow is essential at all stages of a well-run business. This episode offers detailed advice on how to build and retain a highly effective leadership team, from what roles to prioritize hiring for to how to find the best talent to meet your company's needs. It also features hard-earned wisdom from a founder, Seth Goldman, who has worked at all life cycles of a company from launch fresh from business school to exit to rebuilding again. Seth Goldman is Co-Founder of Eat the Change®, a planet-friendly snack and drink company that recently launched Just Ice Tea, a line of organic bottled tea to go along with the company's Cosmic carrot snacks. Seth and his co-Founder, Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn are also co-founders of PLNT Burger, a plant-based quick-serve restaurant that offers delicious burgers, fries, and soft-serve. Seth is also the Co-founder of Honest Tea and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. In 2023 he took on a new role as Chair of the Mission Guardians for Tony's Chocolonely, an international chocolate company committed to creating an exploitation-free supply chain. He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Partnership for Healthier America's CEO of the Year, and EARTHDAY.ORG's Climate Visionary of the year. He is a graduate of Harvard College (1987) and the Yale School of Management (1995). Seth and his Honest Tea co-founder, Barry Nalebuff are the authors of The New York Times bestselling comic book, Mission in a Bottle.

Hiring and retaining the right team to help your company grow is essential at all stages of a well-run business. This episode offers detailed advice on how to build and retain a highly effective leadership team, from what roles to prioritize hiring for to how to find the best talent to meet your company's needs. It also features hard-earned wisdom from a founder, Seth Goldman, who has worked at all life cycles of a company from launch fresh from business school to exit to rebuilding again. Seth Goldman is Co-Founder of Eat the Change®, a planet-friendly snack and drink company that recently launched Just Ice Tea, a line of organic bottled tea to go along with the company's Cosmic carrot snacks. Seth and his co-Founder, Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn are also co-founders of PLNT Burger, a plant-based quick-serve restaurant that offers delicious burgers, fries, and soft-serve. Seth is also the Co-founder of Honest Tea and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. In 2023 he took on a new role as Chair of the Mission Guardians for Tony's Chocolonely, an international chocolate company committed to creating an exploitation-free supply chain. He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Partnership for Healthier America's CEO of the Year, and EARTHDAY.ORG's Climate Visionary of the year. He is a graduate of Harvard College (1987) and the Yale School of Management (1995). Seth and his Honest Tea co-founder, Barry Nalebuff are the authors of The New York Times bestselling comic book, Mission in a Bottle.

Dollar stores are the fastest growing food retailer in the United States, both by sheer number of stores and consumer food purchases. Just two corporations, Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which also owns Family Dollar, operate more than 35,000 stores across the country. However, a growing body of research reveals that dollar stores offer limited healthy food options. Dollar stores shape the food environments of communities, especially in the South and Midwest regions and communities in rural areas with substantial shares of Black and Latin people and households with limited financial resources. What do we know about the impact dollar stores have on these communities and the overall wellbeing of community members? The Center for Science in the Public Interest conducted a national survey to understand how people perceive and actually use dollar stores. Today we will talk with lead author of this study, Senior Policy Scientist Sara John. Interview Summary My first question is what do we know about dollar stores and healthy food access? There are more than 35,000-dollar stores across the country. So, to put that large number into context for people like me who have trouble processing them, that's more dollar stores than McDonald's, Starbucks and Walmarts combined. As you also mentioned, just two companies, Dollar General and Dollar Tree, control nearly all of them. Dollar stores really play a large role in food acquisitions for households. They can be especially important for households with limited incomes and those living in rural communities. These smaller store formats are much smaller than your typical grocery store or supermarket and tend to stock fewer fresh and healthy items. So, the body of evidence is still growing and we're still trying to figure out really how dollar stores interact with the food environment, whether or not they're driving out existing or potential new grocery stores or whether they're filling important food gaps in communities that otherwise lack food access. I am really blown away by the number. I must admit I did not appreciate that they have 35,000 stores across the US. I know that there is a growing body of literature, as you suggested. One of our colleagues, Sean Cash at Tufts has been working in this space along with others in various disciplines have been thinking about the role of dollar stores. I'm interested to understand why CSPI conducted a national survey of those or perceptions, and what were some of the key findings? As I mentioned, there's a lot of outstanding questions we still don't know. There have been more than 50 communities across the country that have already passed policies at the local level to ban or improve new dollar stores in their communities. But we don't understand community perceptions, usage and just I guess more plainly what people want from dollar stores. So, CSPI really wanted to take a stance to make policy, corporate, and research recommendations on this very quickly and growing retail format. But before doing so, we wanted to really make sure that we're centering our recommendations around what community members really want from dollar stores. We decided to conduct a national survey. We ended up having over 750 respondents from across the country of people with limited financial resources that lived near a dollar store. I have to say we were pretty surprised by our findings, especially given this popular sentiment that we have seen in the news media and with a lot of the local policy action. I would say that we found overall positive dollar store perceptions that people really are relying on dollar stores for food. But I would say just as many people want them to make healthy foods more available, affordable, and accessible. Could you help me understand how did people find them beneficial? What were some of the things that you discovered, in terms of the benefits? But I'd like to also hear what were the points of contention? Where did they want some difference? Community members had overall positive perceptions. I think there was about 82% of the survey respondents said that dollar stores helped their community rather than harmed it. And a lot of the key things that came up in the qualitative responses in our survey and the focus groups that we used to inform the survey was this overarching multifaceted concept of convenience. People said things like the store proximity, that they didn't have to walk a mile within the store itself to get to milk, and just an overall quick shopping trip. They also mentioned the affordability of products there. You know, not having to say no when shopping with their kids to something that's on the shelf. And then also a selection of specialty items - a lot of like different seasonal fare and things. Even using the phrase "thinking of the dollar stores as like going on a treasure hunt." You never quite know what's going to be there on the shelves. However, as you mentioned, there was also many deterrents listed for dollar stores as well. Things they could do better. So, low quality of products, the lack of predictable product availability, sometimes having bare shelves or not enough store supervision to be able to keep those shelves stocked. And also, the store appearance, both inside and out. Things like graffiti, trash, cluttered aisles. Those are all things that people that both shopped and did not shop at dollar stores noted in the survey. And all of this also kind of leads to another key theme that I mentioned at an overarching level, that people really wanted dollar stores to do more in terms of making healthy foods more accessible to them. So, 81% of our survey respondents thought dollar stores should stock more healthy items, and nearly as many thought they should do more to market and identify healthy options. We also included a list of more specific interventions of things that dollar stores could do to make healthy products more available, accessible, and affordable and one of the top responses was to provide SNAP fruit and vegetable discounts, kind of as one might see in like a Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program at dollar stores as well. I'm really intrigued by something you all did in the survey. You looked at differences, particularly between SNAP participants and those who potentially are SNAP eligible, but non-participants. Are there any key findings you want to highlight about differences between those two groups?  Yes. Many respondents generally mentioned being able to stretch their budget at the dollar store and this included more SNAP participants purchasing more food with their SNAP benefits at dollar stores. So, this was across many healthy food categories. We also saw SNAP participants felt more strongly that dollar stores should be held more accountable for the health of their communities as well. This is really fascinating. These findings are part of what leads you to some of the key policy recommendations. I'd be interested to understand a little bit more about what are the policies that you all thought should be considered or corporate response and even research action based on these findings. I'll highlight just a few. You know the first one at the federal level is strengthening SNAP retailer stocking standards. So, the vast majority of dollar stores do participate in the SNAP program and currently SNAP authorized retailers are required to stock a small number of items. So, three varieties of items across four different categories. However, if the SNAP program did have stronger stocking standards that better aligned with nutrition promoting foods like in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, then all SNAP authorized retailers including dollar stores, would be required to stock more healthy items to participate in the program. Which is of course a huge benefit to the community. But also, a really important part of the business model of SNAP authorized retailers including dollar stores. At the local level, I already mentioned that more than 50 communities across the country have passed local policies, mostly to stop the spread of dollar stores such as through dollar store density ordinances. These look like saying a new dollar store can't locate within, let's say an existing mile, of a current dollar store. However, these policies are really only getting at new dollar stores and don't really do anything to address the existing 35,000. We also see an opportunity to strengthen and improve upon these existing policies and address what we found in the survey that community members want by requiring dollar stores to stock healthier food, make it more available, such as through healthy stocking standards or healthy food overlays in the local zoning code or even exempting dollar stores from these dispersal limits if they do stock a specific variety or number of healthy staple foods. At the corporate level, we're hopeful that this survey and its results make the business case to dollar stores for stocking healthier foods, making them more widely available. We've seen already actually both Dollar General and Dollar Tree moving in this direction. Dollar General, especially. I think about 16% of their current stores now do offer fresh produce. So, they're building out their supply chain, their distribution centers, and I would say retrofitting and redesigning stores to be able to make more fresh and healthy foods available. But we think they can do more, and especially do more in terms of prioritizing fresh food expansion in areas with lower incomes and limited food access. Many of these dollar store models started by locating in rural areas. We think if they could really leverage their ubiquity and where they're currently located to spread healthy food access to those communities especially, it could make a really big difference. We also have seen dollar stores in recent years put out public environmental social governance or ESG priorities. We think that these should be expanded and really prioritize healthy food access and nutrition goals. And one more thing I'll say around corporate recommendations is the expansion of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children or WIC authorization of dollar stores. Currently, based on our scan of the current list of WIC authorized retailers, there are no corporate dollar stores that are currently WIC authorized. By participating in WIC, and by adhering to those much more rigorous healthy stocking standards, it could do a lot to make a variety of healthy product, fresh produce, whole grains, dairy, baby food, formula more accessible to moms and kids. I have to ask this question as a researcher, what are some important questions that the survey really prompted you to think more about or would like to have others come in and support research in this area? There are so many. As I mentioned, the evidence in this space is really nascent, but is growing. So, one thing I would highlight is that we really are proud of this survey and its national scope. However, the survey doesn't reflect all communities and their desires and wishes. And so we hope that this survey could be used as a model and could be replicated in local communities to inform local policy and corporate intervention. We also think there's a lot to still do to better understand the current dollar store food environment. There have been some studies that have been done at small scale in some states and localities, but we think that current instruments could be better adapted and specifically tailored to the dollar store environment to better understand them and their variation across the country. Especially as we start to see this shift in corporate practices. There is a lot of, again, variation in terms of different dollar stores and what they're offering. We also really hope that we could see dollar store corporations, and maybe this is overly ambitious, but to collaborate with researchers to better understand what corporations already know, to better lift up what challenges are associated with increasing the stock and availability of healthier foods. We know that cost space and supply chain complexities, this is not an easy solution, and so how can researchers work together with corporate dollar stores to figure this out. Also, we'd be really interested in piloting healthy food marketing interventions, thinking about how this shift in healthy product placement, price and promotion might be impacting customer purchases, customer food consumption, and ultimately health. Wow, this is a great set of ways for a variety of researchers to come in. It sounds like not only could academics do some of this work, but it sounds like there may even be space for citizen scientists to come in and look at what's going on in the food environments where they are to help inform that conversation. I think this is really fascinating. What's next for CSPI's work on dollar stores. CSPI really hopes to be able to support efforts to advance the recommendations we've made in this report. At least one I'll highlight that we've already started to work on, is we just launched a corporate campaign; Don't Discount Families, Dollar General. Really pressuring Dollar General to improve healthy food access at their stores through these WIC expansion efforts that I referenced earlier. So, making sure that dollar stores expand their healthy food offerings by adhering to those more rigorous WIC stocking standard requirements. Making those foods both available and more accessible to moms and kids participating in WIC. You know, that includes fresh, frozen, canned produce, whole grains, dairy, healthy pantry staples, baby food and formula, but also in doing so makes healthy foods more available for any customer that walks through a WIC authorized Dollar store. I would mention that in ways that you can get involved, please feel free to reach out to me if you're doing aligned work in this space. We also have a petition that consumers can sign onto, and we already have generated over 7,000 emails to Dollar General and that number is still ticking, so please join our coordinated advocacy efforts and we also working on a sign-on letter in terms of coalition building to get organizations and researchers who are supporting healthy food access through dollar stores. So, I encourage everyone to check out our resources and again, please be in contact if you have any questions. Bio   Sara John is a Senior Policy Scientist at the Center for Science in Public Interest and leads the organization's federal policy and private sector efforts to create a healthier, more equitable food retail environment. Prior to joining CSPI, Sara served as the Evaluation Director for SNAP incentive programs across New England and worked at the Partnership for a Healthier America. She has a PhD in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition from Tufts Friedman School, an MS in Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a BS in Biology and BA in Public Policy from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

This is the most amazing episode to kick off LOVE WEEK! I am so excited to share all the love about Mick & Carolyn Batyske!!! Mick and Carolyn are a couple living in Brooklyn. Their love and what they do are so inspiring and here is all the magic you need to know about them!!Mick is a music connoisseur, DJ, and angel investor. He is one of the most in demand DJ's performing globally for some of the coolest people & brands .... Like Jay-Z, Porsche, LeBron James, Spotify, Forbes and Will Smith. He has performed at parties, celebrations and his musicwill give you all the feels! Mick also speaks publicly on creativity, entrepreneurship + culture to brands, conferences and universities.Carolyn is the COO of Tiny Organics, which is an organic meal deliverybusiness for babies and toddlers. The meals are made by nutritionists and portionedappropriately for kids. shaping baby and toddler palates to prefer vegetablesCarolyn has been recognized by Partnership for a Healthier America as a member of their Shaping Early Palates Council and is a founding partner of the Veggies Early and Often campaign. She has a passion for mentoring entrepreneurs and serves as a mentor supporting women, minority and immigrant-owned early-stage food businesses.Mick and Carolyn have a brand consultancy called Xavier Co that invests and advises start up's and helps entrepreneurs grow their brands. The company is named after Mick's eight year old son Myles Xavier Batyske. Carolyn and Mick have a beautiful blended family and they share lots of love and messages about step parenting and family dynamics. They are truly inspiring and I hope you enjoy all of their MAGIC! @MICK @CarolynBatyske

Are you aware of the magnitude of nutritional crises in America? Let's lay it bare - a staggering 42.4% of US adults are obese, 73.6% are overweight, and mental illness touches one in five adults each year. In this edition of Saying it Out Loud, we grab the bull by the horns, examining these sobering statistics and accentuating the underlying connection between mental and gut health. We also share our recent indulgence on a cheat day and the anticipation surrounding Adriana's event.The rabbit hole of nutrition goes deep, and we navigate you through its intricate systems, uncovering emotional ties to food that can hinder your fitness journey. We also throw light on the paradox of chronic dieting and its counterproductive effect on your well-being. Discover the simplicity of our approach to nutrition, where the magic happens not with a confusing diet plan but with conscious decision-making and discipline. We also share personal anecdotes on the emotional investment in nutrition and the cultural impact of eating out.Nutrition, my friends, is not just about that momentary pleasure on your taste buds but a lifelong commitment to your health. We emphasize the importance of nutrition for long-term health and longevity, discussing essentials like calculating maintenance calories to the importance of staying hydrated. We address the dire state of America's declining health and provide actionable advice for those seeking to improve their lifestyle. So, tune in to this enriching episode and take the reins of your health in your hands. Together, let's make America healthy again!Follow us on IG:@leos_ftiness_adventure@StephmoralessfitApply for 1:1 coaching and get the results you are looking for: https://www.valhalla-athletics.com Join our free Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/804195770472212/?ref=group_browseBuy our apparel: Valhalla-athleticsapperal.com

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Noreen Springstead, President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America. They discuss how PHA is supporting the implementation of the White House's National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health; the analysis of racial and economic injustice that is crucial to understanding why food insecurity in the United States persists; and the role of local government in carrying the food movement forward.   While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

On this episode we will be discussing mission driven food innovation with one of the leading innovators in food and beverage industry: Seth Goldman. On this episode, Seth shares his journey, his lessons, vision and mission. Seth Goldman is Co-Founder of Eat the Change®, a brand that empowers consumers to make dietary choices aligned with their concerns around climate and health.  Eat the Change® recently launched Just Ice Tea, a line of organic bottled tea to go along with the company's mushroom jerky and carrot snacks. Seth is also co-founder of PLNT Burger, a plant-based quick-serve restaurant and of  Honest Tea, his first beverage company which started in 1998. He is the Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. He has been recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, BevNET Person of the Year, and Partnership for Healthier America's CEO of the Year. Seth and his wife, Julie Farkas, have also launched ETC Impact, which is a donating $1.25M over three years into non-profit organizations that educate and inspire consumers to make climate- conscious choices with their diet. He is a graduate of Harvard College and the Yale School of Management. Seth is a co-author of The New York Times bestselling comic book, Mission in a Bottle. Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by FoodNiche-ED a gamified platform enhancing nutrition education is schools. We are tackling the problem of childhood obesity through education

In recent years, there's been an explosion of new organic baby food brands that are veggie-forward and focused on real food ingredients instead of highly-processed foods and those with a ton of sugar. We're also seeing a lot of really interesting flavor combinations that you're more likely to see on restaurant menus but can go a long way in raising healthy, adventurous little eaters. In this episode, I sat down with Shibani Baluja, a mom of 2 and founder & CEO of lil'gourmets, a company that offers fresh, organic, veggie-first meals with no added sugars. Shibani shares the amazing, deeply personal, story of how lil' gourmets came to be, why “flavor training” is so important, and how to foster a love of global flavors and curiosity in our babies. She also talks about what she's most proud of since launching the company, the challenges she has faced along the way, and what's next for lil'gourmets. Welcome 2:29 Let's talk about your story! 5:45 Why is starting solids such an important time for babies? 8:10 Why is it important to foster curiosity in babies through food? 10:00 What are some myths about baby food? 14:25 What do you think are the most common challenges today for parents when they start solids? 16:19 Pouches are convenient but what are some of the drawbacks? 21:08 What is unique about your lil' gourmets? 22:32 What are the challenges that you have faced in growing the business? 24:40 What is one accomplishment since launching the company you're most proud of? 27:23 What is next for lil'gourmets? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Shibani mentions the Partnership for a Healthier America. Learn more about lil' gourmets on their website. Follow lil' gourmets on Instagram. FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift. 

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and Essentia. Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are the leading causes of death—and premature death at that—in the US. These diseases all have several risk factors in common, like smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet, which policy often views simply as personal choices. We need to begin looking at disease prevention beyond individual decision-making. In this podcast, I talk with Dr. Anand Parekh, Senator Bill Frist, and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian on the need for government policymakers to address disease prevention. Dr. Anand Parekh is the Bipartisan Policy Center's chief medical advisor, providing clinical and public health expertise across the organization, particularly in the areas of aging, prevention, and global health. As a US Department of Health and Human Services deputy assistant secretary for health from 2008 to 2015, he developed and implemented national initiatives focused on prevention, wellness, and care management. He is the author of Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America. Senator Bill Frist is a heart and lung transplant surgeon and former US Senate majority leader. He led passage of the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act and the historic PEPFAR HIV/AIDS legislation that has saved millions of lives worldwide. As the founder and director of the Vanderbilt Multi-Organ Transplant Center, he has performed over 150 heart and lung transplants, authored over 100 peer-reviewed medical articles, and published seven books. Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian is a cardiologist, Dean and Jean Mayer Professor at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and professor of medicine at Tufts Medical School. He has authored more than 400 scientific publications on dietary priorities for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases and on evidence-based policy approaches to reduce these burdens in the US and globally. He has served in numerous advisory roles, including for the US and Canadian governments.⁣⁣ ⁣This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and Essentia. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. For a limited time, when you sign up for ButcherBox, they will send you 2 pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription PLUS $10 off at ButcherBox.com/farmacy. Get an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia's Black Friday sale, which will also take 25% OFF. Plus receive 2 FREE organic pillows (a $330 value) with your mattress purchase at myessentia.com/drmarkhyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:Dr. Anand ParekhSenator Bill FristDr. Dariush Mozaffarian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunger is an ongoing issue in Georgia and across the nation. Nancy Roman, the president and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America, discusses what her organization is doing to make sure families in need have food this holiday season.District 5 Council member Liliana Bakhtiari discusses newly proposed legislation that aims to increase affordable housing options across Atlanta for low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When the Coca-Cola Co. announced it was discontinuing Honest Tea, co-founder Seth Goldman jumped into action to help fill the product niche he essentially created. Goldman – who also serves as executive chairman of Beyond Meat, co-founder of PLNT Burger, and co-founder of Eat the Change – shares his experience of developing and launching Just Ice Tea, what learnings he took from the creation of Honest Tea, and how the health-conscious consumer now has more choices than ever before. More About Seth Goldman: Seth Goldman is co-founder of Eat the Change, a planet-friendly snack brand that helps people ‘Snack to the Future'. Eat the Change recently launched Just Ice Tea, a line of organic bottled tea, to go along with the company's mushroom jerky and carrot snacks. Seth and his co-Founder, Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn, are also co-founders of PLNT Burger, a plant-based quick-serve restaurant that offers delicious burgers, sandwiches, fries, and soft-serve. Seth is also the co-founder of Honest Tea and chair of the board of Beyond Meat. He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Beverage Industry Magazine's Executive of the Year and Partnership for Healthier America's CEO of the Year. Seth and his wife, Julie Farkas, have also launched ETC Impact, which is a donating $1.25M over three years into non-profit organizations that educate and inspire consumers to make climate-conscious choices. He is a graduate of Harvard College (1987) and the Yale School of Management (1995) and is a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. Seth and Barry Nalebuff are the authors, along with graphic artist Soongyun Choi, of The New York Times bestselling comic book, Mission in a Bottle.

Do you realize what a rich leadership development program you're part of as a mom?  In this episode, Carolyn Batyske, co-founder of Tiny Organics, shares the leadership lessons she's learned from being part of a blended family. From effective teaming, to dealing with imposter syndrome, to recognizing and utilizing everyone's diverse strengths, to the critical importance of effective communication, Carolyn shares the transformative leadership skills that have developed her into the successful leader and step-mom that she is today.About Carolyn:Carolyn has over a decade of experience as a supply chain and operations expert in the CPG industry. Formerly running operations at brands like FIJI Water and Beyond Meat, she is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Tiny Organics, an early childhood nutrition company focused on shaping baby and toddler palates to prefer vegetables. Tiny Organics has raised $14M in venture capital and serves customers nationwide. Carolyn has been recognized by Partnership for a Healthier America as a member of their Shaping Early Palates Council and is a founding partner of the Veggies Early and Often campaign. In 2022, she partnered with LinkedIn for their "Welcome Professional" campaign and was featured in their cross-platform content about the evolving definition of professionalism. Additionally, Carolyn has a passion for mentoring entrepreneurs through her startup advisory company The Xavier Co. and serves as a mentor with Santander Bank's Cultivate Small Business program, supporting women-, minority-, and immigrant-owned early-stage food businesses. Outside of her full-time role advising, operating, and managing a baby food company, Carolyn is a full-time co-parent to her 6-year-old stepson Miles. She is an advocate for building blended families (over 40% of families in the US) and has been featured in podcasts across the US for speaking on topics around what it takes to fight blended family stigma, ways to successfully co-parent, and more. Links SharedTiny OrganicsCarolyn's LinkedInCarolyn's InstagramIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatlead

Carolyn has over a decade of experience as a supply chain and operations expert in the consumer packaged goods industry. Formerly running operations at brands like Fiji Water and Beyond Meat, she's currently the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Tiny Organics, an early childhood nutrition company focused on shaping baby and toddler palates to prefer vegetables. Carolyn has been recognized by Partnership for a Healthier America as a member of their Shaping Early Palates Council and is a founding partner of the Veggies Early and Often campaign in 2022. She partnered with LinkedIn for their Welcome Professional campaign and was featured in their cross-platform content about the evolving definition of professionalism. She has a passion for mentoring entrepreneurs and serves as a mentor with Santander Bank's Cultivate Small Business Program supporting women, minority and immigrant owned early stage food businesses.

Today’s guest is Seth Goldman, Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change®. Seth is also the Co-Founder of PLNT Burger, Honest Tea, and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. Seth has been widely recognized for his “serial” entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Beverage Industry magazine’s Executive of the Year, Beverage World’s #1 Disruptor and Partnership for Healthier America’s CEO of the Year. Join us as we talk about Seth’s path to Honest Tea and what happened when Coke acquired them (and then discontinued the product), the plant-based meat industry, and the potential of the “cultured meat” concept, the “snackification” of U.S. diets, and he’ll also share some tips and lessons learned for other entrepreneurs just getting started in the natural food and beverage space. Eat the Change® is on a mission to create chef-crafted and nutrient-dense snacks that are kind to the planet. With planet-based commitments, they are expanding the possibilities and the impact of planet-friendly foods. Eat the Change is inspired by, and committed to, expanding the possibilities of what a more sustainable food system could look like through avoiding sugar, corn, rice, wheat, potatoes and soy, using fungi and plants, supporting organic farming, democratizing planet-friendly foods, and minimizing waste. The “NexxtLevel Brands Podcast’ is hosted by G. Steven Cleere, Founder and “Chief Pot Stirrer” of NexxtLevel Brands. This show focuses on disruptors and thought-leaders from the Entrepreneurial Food, Beverage, and CPG Industry, but we also share tips from veterans and key suppliers that may help fellow CPG professionals achieve their goals. Discussion Points Seth’s career before Honest Tea The New York run in Central Park that led Seth to discover, “There’s nothing to drink” Placement in Whole Foods Mid-Atlantic stores Coke’s new venture group inquired about acquiring Honest Tea What went wrong? Honest Tea may have been too small for Coke to scale Seth didn’t relax after selling Honest Tea The pandemic and its effect on Seth’s businesses Meat alternatives – plant-based is efficient and growing, “cultured meat” – how do you market it? Mushroom Jerky Stats around lack of vegetables in the U.S. diet are staggering “Snackification” of our diets, school meals Balancing “mission” with product Entrepreneurs cannot offer a “me too” product - it’s too competitive Eat the Change is trusted to be family friendly, nutritious, planet-friendly, organic, and responsibly sourced food Even with supply chain interruptions, the consumer can still get 98% of what they want, when they want Words to Grow by: Fat Albert/Bill Cosby, “He who throws mud, only loses ground” Resources: Seth Goldman LinkedIn Eat the Change Website NexxtLevel Brands Website Steven Cleere LinkedIn

We end Season 2 of Looking Outside with a frank look at the very topical topic of activism in business. We do this not theoretically or observationally but first hand with activist entrepreneur and CEO of Eat the Change, Seth Goldman. Seth speaks to why 'acting' is critical in activism, as he's done first hand by venturing into organic packaged food, healthier fast-casual restaurants and planet-friendly meat alternatives. Seth shares how he has done this by crafting ideas designed to change large scale food system issues while appealing to evolving consumer values. A proud activist, Seth also speaks to how important it is that your business ideas aren't altruistic but meet the needs of the farmer, the buyer, the retailer and of course the employees of the company. Here Seth shares his unique experience as a CEO who tries to live by the commitments he sets in a way that doesn't trade off on business success. Jo and Seth also discuss the benefits and watchouts of brands crafting a “purpose”. Specifically the well-laid intentions that have the potential for positive impact, the risk of running into greenwashing before you've substantiated your initiatives, and the watchouts of trying to solve problems you help to fuel or even created in the world. This is not just a hot topic, a stellar guest but also of course a thought provoking way we're wrapping up Season 2 of Looking Outside. -- To look outside, Seth reaches out to the communities he is working with and supporting through his business. Seeing his impact first hand in those markets helps bring him perspective, particularly in those moments when he is physically outside the office and in nature. Importantly, Seth also tries to speak with people who think differently, ask different questions and see the world in a fresh way. Insight can come from anywhere, even sometimes close to home. Seth recognizes that he is working on serious issues, but that we also need to stop and have fun, and make sure these progressive shifts are fun for our consumers too. -- Seth Goldman is Co-Founder of https://eatthechange.com/ (Eat the Change)®, a planet-friendly snack brand that helps people ‘Snack to the Future™'. Eat the Change® recently launched Just Ice Tea, a line of organic bottled tea to go along with the company's mushroom jerky and carrot snacks. Seth and his co-Founder, Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn are also co-founders of https://www.plntburger.com/ (PLNT Burger), a plant-based quick-serve restaurant that offers delicious burgers, sandwiches, fries, and soft-serve. Seth is also the Co-founder of Honest Tea and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Beverage Industry Magazine's https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/88800-executive-of-the-year-seth-goldman-of-honest-tea (Executive of the Year) and Partnership for Healthier America's CEO of the Year. Seth and his wife, Julie Farkas, have also launched https://eatthechange.org/ (ETC Impact), which is a donating $1.25M over three years into non-profit organizations that educate and inspire consumers to make climate-conscious choices with their diet.   Find out more about Eat the Change https://eatthechange.com/ (eatthechange.com) & try the products. Follow Seth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HonestSeth?s=20&t=-x3Yka1fEVpyclyZPy4dXw (@honestseth) https://twitter.com/eat_the_change?s=20&t=-x3Yka1fEVpyclyZPy4dXw (@eat_the_change) & Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eatthechange/?hl=en (@eatthechange) & https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124/ (Linkedin). -- Looking Outside is a podcast dedicated to exploring fresh perspectives of familiar business topics. The show is hosted by its creator, Joanna Lepore, consumer goods innovator and futurist at McDonald's. Find out more at...

Starting solids is one of the most exciting times for new parents and their babies. There are no shortage of options when it comes to store-bought and organic baby food delivery solutions, yet not all are created equal. Companies often market their products as healthy and call out certain ingredients and superfoods, but many baby food options are actually fruit-heavy, super-sweet, don't have a ton of vegetables, and lack the balanced nutrition babies need.  In this episode, I sat down with Katie Thomson, MS, RD, co-founder and CEO of Square Baby, which has been described as the Blue Apron of baby food. Thomson spent her career pioneering nutrition strategy for some of the biggest and most respected brands and was the first nutritionist for Starbucks, working to shape their first health and wellness strategy.  When her firstborn started solids, and she realized there wasn't a company providing healthy, balanced, and convenient options, she decided to launch Square Baby, the only baby food that offers 100% daily nutrition customized for babies' specific dietary needs. Katie and I talk about organic baby food delivery, and why there's so much confusion and shame for new moms about what's best for their babies.  She shares her incredible journey to launch Square Baby, despite having a major setback, and her steadfast determination and ability to flex which proved key to moving the company forward. She talks about why her company puts nutrition science at the center of every decision, their veggie-forward approach, and focus on palate development and early allergen introduction. Katie also shares her best tips for feeding babies and toddlers and lets us in on her and her children's favorite Square Baby meals.  Welcome  2:47 Let's talk about your story! 4:18 Have you always been passionate about healthy eating and food? 6:02 What do you think are the most common challenges today for parents who are starting solids with their babies? 7:43 One of the most common questions parents have today is why are food allergies so prevalent? What do they need to know and how can food allergies be prevented? 10:05 Why did you start Square Baby? 12:40 Can feeding your baby too much of the fruit-heavy purees create a preference for sweet in the short term and over time? 14:38 How did you know parents were willing to pay for the service? 17:38 What can customers expect and what makes you different from other organic baby food delivery solutions? 23:04 Let's talk about your journey to launching the company: what were the steps you took to get it off the ground? 29:49 What were the challenges you encountered in recent years? 32:57 What is the future for the company? 34:09 What is your and your kids' favorite Square Baby meal? 35:40 What are your favorite tips for feeding babies and toddlers? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Julie mentions Katie's interview on season #3 of the “Food Issues” podcast when she talked about sugar in baby food. Katie mentions that food allergies have increased 50% from 1997-2011. Katie mentions the LEAP and PETIT and EAT studies about early allergen introduction. Katie mentions Partnership for a Healthier America's Veggies Early and Often campaign and white paper.  Katie mentions Kendall Glynn, MS, CGC, her co-founder and COO, Square Baby. Learn more about Square Baby on their website.  Follow Square Baby on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the...

Starting solids is one of the most exciting milestones for you and your baby. Whether you're serving up purees or following baby-led weaning, offering a wide variety of new flavors, tastes, and textures can lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. When it comes to feeding baby solids, however, it's important that they're exposed to vegetables frequently and from the start which helps to foster a love for these foods and can go a long way in helping kids to be healthy, adventurous eaters now and throughout their lives.  Rates of childhood obesity, type-2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are on the rise, and although there are many factors at play, diet is one of the best ways to prevent these conditions.  In this episode, I sat down with Betsy Fore and Sofia Laurell, co-founders of Tiny Organics, an early childhood nutrition company on a mission to build a healthier generation of adventurous eaters with vegetable-first foods for babies and toddlers. Betsy, Sofia, and I talk about their backstories, why they started Tiny Organics, and their journey to launch a food business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also talk about their veggie-first approach, their focus on real, whole foods and the flavor window of 4 to 7 months, and why comfort food can actually be savory. They also talk about what makes them different from other baby food solutions, how they are building valuable relationships with their customers and engaging them in their brand, and how they're changing the conversation around feeding baby solids without making moms feel any guilt or shame. Welcome  3:15 Let's talk about your stories! 10:00 Have you always been passionate about healthy eating and food? 11:56 Why did you start Tiny Organics? 21:55 What was one challenge that you think was a great learning lesson? 25:25 What can people expect when they become customers? 28:54 What is your direct-to-community approach? 32:57 What are your favorite tips for feeding little ones? 35:33 What is your and your children's favorite Tiny Organics meal? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Sofia mentions Human Ventures. Sofia explains that Tiny Organics partners with the Food Bank for NYC. Betsy mentions that Brooklyn Decker is one of their investors. Betsy talks about the Tufts School Of Nutrition Science and Policy. Betsy mentions Michelle Obama and Partnership For a Healthier America. Learn more about Tiny Organics on their website. Follow Tiny Organics on Instagram and Facebook. FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift. 

Seth Goldman is the, Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change which is a food company focusing on sustainable and plant-based ingredients to empower us to, "eat the change you wish to see in the world." Before co-founding, Eat The Change Seth was the Founder of Honest Tea the multi-million organic tea company that was acquired by Coca-Cola in 2011 and is Chair of the board of Beyond Meat the plant-based meat substitutes company. In this conversation, Seth talks about why he is passionate about the future of food, and his optimism about good and sustainable food. Seth Goldman Seth Goldman is Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change®, a chef-crafted brand that helps people “Snack to the Future™”. Eat the Change® recently launched a line of organic mushroom jerky and a vegetable-based kid-friendly snack. Seth is also the Co-founder of PLNT Burger, Honest Tea and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Beverage Industry Magazine's Executive of the Year, and Partnership for Healthier America's CEO of the Year.   Resources Learn more about Eat The Change at https://eatthechange.com/pages/about Connect with Seth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

Sean is joined by Tara Blackshear and Brian Culp, authors of SHAPE America's newest book, Critical Race Studies in Physical Education. They discuss how the book came together, why the book is focused on case studies, their professional areas of focus, what you can take from this work, & more!  Resources: Critical Race Studies in Physical Education: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/critical-race-studies-in-physical-education?variant=39574437363786 #SHAPEsoWhite: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17408989.2020.1741533?journalCode=cpes20Transforming PETE's Initial Standards: Ensuring Social Justice for Black Students in Physical Education: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00336297.2020.1838305 Fighting Dehumanization in Physical Education: https://blog.shapeamerica.org/2021/02/fighting-dehumanization-in-physical-education/ Everyone Matters: Eliminating Dehumanizing Practices in Physical Education: https://www.shapeamerica.org/publications/journals/joperd/JOPERD_articles/2021/january-free-access-article-2021 Tara B. Blackshear, Ed.D., is an equity scholar who specializes in health, physical activity, and education. She is an assistant professor of kinesiology and the coordinator of the physical education teacher education program at Towson University. Before her current role, Dr. Blackshear taught for 17 years in public, private, charter, and international schools in the United States, Egypt, and Thailand. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she held a three-year post in which she worked to prevent type II diabetes among middle school youth in the most extensive school-based physical activity intervention in the United States. Dr. Blackshear's commitment to equity is evident in her work that appears in Quest, Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, and numerous other journals. She is actively engaged with SHAPE America, SHAPE Maryland, Partnership for a Healthier America, Physical and Health Education Canada, International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP), USA Lacrosse, PhysEquity, and Baltimore City Public Schools. Dr. Blackshear's research has garnered national and international attention. She has begun to have an impact on institutional change, policy, and practice, as evidenced by consultation requests from organizations and agencies that seek her help in their goal of creating culturally responsive, equitable environments. Critical Race Studies in Physical Education furthers Dr. Blackshear's unwavering commitment to confront and disrupt structures that do not serve Black youth in health, physical activity, and education. Brian Culp, Ed.D., is a professor and department chair in the WellStar College of Health and Human Services at Kennesaw State University. Prior to his current position, Dr. Culp taught at Armstrong Atlantic State University and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Dr. Culp's research has incorporated topics under the umbrella of promoting equity. His work has appeared in journals such as Quest, Pedagogy in Health Promotion, Qualitative Health Research, and International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching as well as many other journals and books. He has also worked on projects for organizations such as Physical and Health Education Canada, SHAPE America, the Centers for Disease Control, and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.  Dr. Culp was inducted as the 34th fellow of the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) in 2019. He is a past vice president and Engaged Scholar Mentor of NAKHE. Other national recognitions have included a dissertation award from the Georgia Association of Teacher Educators; the Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Award from NAKHE; and the Mabel Lee Award, the Social Justice and Diversity Young Professionals Award, and the E.B. Henderson Award from SHAPE America.

This week I talk to Ashley Koff, RD from the Better Nutrition Program about all the details of magnesium. Ashley shares the story of her own health challenges, career choices and changes and how she loves to "nerd out" and sell stuff. We deep dive into all things magnesium with applicable details and most importantly, the "WHY".KEY TAKEAWAYS:Less information can be so much better when working with clientsImportance of magnesium- foundational piece of our healthLab testing- is it worth it or can symptoms paint the pictureSymptoms of inadequate magnesium- insufficiency vs deficiencyCalcium Magnesium relationship- need both to move things alongWhole food sources of magnesium- dark chocolate, whole grains, cashew milk, greens, nuts/seedsHow to know if we're getting enough magnesium in food- assess and personalizeEmotional side of magnesium insufficiencyDifferent forms of magnesium and rationale for choiceMagnesium is easy to deplete, slow to repleteASHLEY SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Assessing the digestive systemPersonalizing plans vs education overload "Infobesity"How to show clients how to be more successful by changing habitsEmpower clients with assessments/questionnairesIdentifying symptoms that may point to magnesium insufficiencyABOUT ASHLEY:Ashley Koff RD, CEO, The Better Nutrition Program uniquely blends over twenty years as an integrative practitioner with a prior career successfully advertising sugared cereals, hair color, and sundries to American families. After decades of helping individuals get and stay healthy powered by their better nutrition choices, Koff shifted to helping practitioners deliver personalized recommendations for better patient and business outcomes. Today, she runs The Better Nutrition Program. An accomplished author, speaker, media expert, spokeswoman, and activist, Koff hosts My Better Nutrition, an Alexa skill, is a partner at BeyondBrands, a consultant for food and nutrition companies, an advisor for Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition's Food and Entrepreneurship program, an advisory board member for The Partnership for Healthier America and for Victress Capital. She's a passionate basketball fan, relearning the trumpet, and loves outdoor adventures as much as her espresso CBD Koff-tado.WHERE TO FIND ASHLEY:@TheBetterNutritionProgramthebetternutritionprogram.comWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

Tara B. Blackshear is an equity scholar who specializes in health, physical activity, and education. She is an assistant professor of Kinesiology and the program coordinator for Physical Education Teacher Education at Towson University. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Physical Education at Florida A&M University and a Doctorate in Education in Exercise and Sport Science at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Before her current role, Dr. Blackshear taught for 17 years in public, private, charter, and international schools in the United States, Egypt, and Thailand, and a three-year post at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill working to prevent type II diabetes among middle school youth.Dr. Blackshear examines the social determinants of health and physical activity, fitness measures and outcomes, and inequities in education with a particular focus on race, women of color, and youth. Her interdisciplinary approach allows her to challenge the status quo, bring awareness and provide solutions that aid in programming that confront structures that negatively impact the wellbeing of marginalized and minoritized groups. Dr. Blackshear's commitment to equity is evident in her work that appears in Quest, Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy, The Journal of Racial and Health Disparities, Taboo: The Journal of Culture and Education, The Journal of American College Health, The Journal of African American Women & Girls in Education, The Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, and Curriculum in Health and Physical Education Studies along with her community, civic, and institutional engagement with SHAPE America, SHAPE Maryland, Maryland State Department of Education, Delaware State Department of Education, Partnership for a Healthier America, Physical Education Health Education Canada, U.S.A. Lacrosse, PhysEquity, Lighthouse Wellness & Health Education Consulting, and Baltimore City Public Schools.Dr. Blackshear's research has garnered national and international attention. She has begun to impact institutional change, policy, and practice, as evident in her participation in global media and consultation requests with organizations and agencies that seek to create culturally responsive, equitable environments. Dr. Blackshear's candid perspective has shown effectiveness in transforming performative institutional gestures into measurable outcomes with accountability. 

Betsy Fore was named one of Forbes 30 under 30, BBC's 100 Most Inspiring Women, and she is currently the co-founder of Tiny Organics, a nutrient-rich, organic baby food company designed to build adventurous eaters from a young age. Betsy has over a decade of experience as an inventor, product founder and CEO, serves on the Tufts School of Nutrition and Policy Innovation Council and her company, Tiny Organics, has been chosen by Michelle Obama's Partnerships for a Healthier America for their baby food initiative to support veggie-forward early palate development across the nation. But above all, she is the mama of a little boy named Sebastian who was the inspiration behind launching Tiny Organics. In this episode, Betsy and I chatted about... Her Forbes 30 Under 30 title for manufacturing and industry as one of the only woman inventors in her company and her inspiration to be an inventor In her first company Wondermento, she invented the first “fitbit” for dogs called WonderWoof Her journey from being raised in a rural town with a Native American mother to building Tiny Organics at 8 months pregnant Lessons learned from scaling her first company: growing a team, creating a shared vision, exiting a company, being a solo founder and fundraising How to feed your baby whole foods with baby led weaning, starting solids and why timing on savory over sweet flavors is important for developing a child's palette What she did differently with her second company: Tiny Organics The importance of Tiny's Founding Family - testing and reiterating for a year before bringing it to market and the value of organic word of mouth marketing over paid advertising and how it led to scaling and funding faster Interested in trying out Tiny Organics? Get 40% off the first box of Tiny meals with code: TINYLOVESMOAC Follow Betsy & Tiny Organics at... Website: www.tinyorganics.com Instagram: @tinyorganics ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Baby food has come a long way from jarred peas and carrots of our childhoods, but although the new options may be organic, have superfoods, and seem healthy, many are more healthwashing than healthy.  In this episode, I sat down with Katie Thomson, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian, and co-founder and CEO of Square Baby, which has been described as the Blue Apron of baby food. Thomson spent her career pioneering nutrition strategy for some of the biggest and most respected brands and was the first nutritionist for Starbucks, working to shape their first health and wellness strategy.  We talk about sugar in baby food, how most brands are nutritionally unbalanced, and how you can find the best baby food brand for your child.   Welcome  3:25 Let's first talk about your story! 13:02 Why is nutrition in the first year so important for babies? 14:49 Where do you think as a nation we miss the mark when it comes to feeding babies? 24:46 What are some marketing tactics companies use to sway customers? 27:01 Why do manufacturers included added sugars in baby and toddler foods?  36:12 You were quoted in Food Navigator as saying, “Many organic pouches marketed as healthy have more sugar than a donut.” Wow, tell us more! 38:80 In 2019, the WHO urged for a ban on sugar in baby food. If that happens, will it affect the U.S. market?  42:58  There's a misconception that babies won't accept bitter foods like certain vegetables. Is that true? 48:55 What should parents look for when buying baby food?  51:25 Tell us more about Square Baby—what it is, what parents can expect, how it works.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Katie talks about the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) 2019 clinical report about the early introduction of food allergens.  Katie mentions the AAP's breastfeeding recommendations.  Julie mentions Katie's quote in this Food Navigator article, “Many organic pouches marketed as healthy have more sugar than a donut.” Julie mentions that in 2019, the WHO urged for a ban on sugar in baby food. Katie mentions Partnership for a Healthier America's Veggies Early and Often campaign.  Follow Katie Thomson on LinkedIn. Learn more about Square Baby and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener.    Thrive Market  Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift.  Vitamix  Unlike other blenders, the Vitamix blends everything up into a super-smooth consistency, much like a juicer would, except you get all the nutritious fiber that regular juicers leave behind. Yet Vitamix is for so much more than smoothies.  Every Vitamix has an entire range of textures to choose from so you can use it to make dips and spreads, nut and seed butters, hummus and guacamole, muffins, pizza dough, plant-based milk, and frozen treats. Vitamix has been around for 70 years and all of their blenders are powerful,...

Ask Ashley Koff, RD, what she recommends as a healthy diet. Her answer? It's always personal.    When it comes to pediatric pain management, nutrition is both challenging and essential for our patients. And the idea of nutrition can be overwhelming, and contradictory, for healthcare professionals as well. My guest, an award winning expert dietician, is also a master at taking big, complex and overwhelming concepts and turning them into simple, bite sized pieces that are easy to understand and put into practice.  Nutritional advice has become a fact sheet based afterthought of our medical practice. Most of us didn't receive the proper training that we need to provide useful guidance to patients, and we only realize this when we need to apply that advice to our own lives and family members.    What's worse, in this era of social media, there is so much emphasis on selling yourself as a physician that the baseline of our oath gets lost. As Ms. Koff puts it beautifully - We don't need to advertise what we can do. We have the tools and knowledge to help people, we need to dig deeper and share how it applies to each individual patients' lifestyles, instead of defaulting to a one size fits all answer. How many times have you said sugar is inflammatory without considering the diet of that season that the patient might be eating? Does the patient even have access to healthy options at home?    A natural marketer, Ms. Ashley Koff had an interest in selling from a young age and studied marketing at Duke prior to her dietetics and nutrition degree. During her own health journey, she herself tried fad and even self-described crazy diets and exercises, but never felt healthy, until a integrative gastroenterologist changed her life  simply asking her the questions and showing her a better way  to make better and appropriate choices. That started her on her current journey as one of the most respected and sought after Dieticians in the country.    In this episode, we discuss the mistakes we are all guilty of making when it comes to nutritional advice. She shares her best practices and free nutritional resources for you and your patients to use. And she specifically relates that to pain management, especially for children and how we can best support our patients and empower them to make better choices.    Takeaways What nutrition truly means Popsicle for breakfast anyone? How a breakfast popsicle might be what a pain patient needs! What personalization in nutrition means and how it can and should be tailored to our own and our patients' bodies?  What our medical training lacks when it comes to nutrition and how the focus of practice today is skewed towards selling ourselves and gaining followers. How to turn that around!  Pain and nutrition especially when it comes to children How nutritional considerations for pediatric pain patients differ from consideration for a healthier life style What Gamifying nutrition for kids looks like and the results it yields. What is the rainbow evaluation and how you can you do it and how often Debunking the myths of nutrients vs. nutrition, good and bad foods. Role of supplements vs. natural intake. Food sourced nutrients vs. supplements and isollette nutrients Role sweeteners and sugars play in our body and in pain (Hint: It's not as bad as the rap it gets) Her message to healthcare professionals (Hint: Show not tell!) Links Ashley Koff RD Free Resources: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/free-resources-from-the-better-nutrition-program/ Episode 50: Stepping Up Pain Care Efforts for African American Patients Episode 26: Manage Memory, Manage Pain! Episode 10: Disparities in Pediatric Pain Care Proactive Pain Solutions Physicians Academy Proactive Pain Solutions Clinicians Pain Evaluation Toolkit   About the Guest Ashley Koff RD An award-winning nutrition expert, Ashley helps lead the national conversation on better nutrition as a speaker, author, media and industry expert. Selected among CNN's Top 100 health makers, recognized in the Top 10 Social Health Makers in Nutrition (Sharecare.com) and among the top “50 Natural Influencers” in health and nutrition to follow on Twitter (NewHope360 and Shape.com), Koff was also selected for the first list of Top 10 Registered Dietitians in the US by Today's Dietitian Magazine.    Beyond running a thriving integrative nutrition practice working with top entertainment and national leaders, Koff's a highly sought after strategic nutrition consultant for companies like Procter & Gamble, Califia Farms, Nature's Path, Westin, SmartyPants and was appointed the California state representative for the Let's Move campaign. She's currently an advisor for Victress Capital, the Partnership for a Healthier America and Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition's Entrepreneurship Program and a partner at BeyondBrands.  

Kathleen Tullie leads Social Purpose at Reebok International, and is also the Founder & Executive Director of BOKS, a nonprofit on a mission to make physical activity and play part of every child's day. Since its humble beginnings in 2009, BOKS has empowered 500,000 kids to make movement a part of their schooldays, contributing to their physical health and mental well-being.   Kathleen's major accomplishments with BOKS include partnering with the Partnership for Healthier America, American Council on Exerciseand Let's Move Active Schools where she was honored by First Lady Michelle Obama's “Let's Move” initiative in 2013 and 2014.    BOKS has partnered with The Reebok Foundation, adidas, , Toyota, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and CVS Health to fiscally support BOKS' growth.   I met Kathleen while I was leading global purpose strategy at adidas. I was so impressed by Kathleen's passion and the movement she's championing every single day to get kids moving, I knew she had to be a guest on Purpose and Profit.   Connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn.   In this episode we cover:   The failure of the sports industry The most valuable form of “word of mouth” there is The surprisingly easy way to boost kids grades The power of collaboration across a shared mission (between a nonprofit and a business) The overlooked connection between physical and mental health   Key Takeaways:   The importance of integrating impact initiatives into the overall business strategy and having shared metrics between impact and business. This ensures that impact programming is a long-term commitment, and that impact can be seamlessly scaled with the business. The power of Word of Mom's to create and demand change in our communities, schools, businesses and governments. The importance of shifting our culture from sport viewers to sport participants. About one in three elementary school students in the US is overweight or obese. The prevalence of obesity increased almost threefold among children 6 to 11 years old between 1980 and 2010.  And approximately 50% of elementary school kids do not meet the minimum recommendations for physical activity. Getting kids moving can establish a life long relationship with fitness, and equip kids with a tactic to naturally manage stress, anxiety and depression.   References:   Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by Dr. John J. Ratey Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell “Impact of BOKS on Children's Physical Activity and Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic” Dalhousie University research study World Health Organization's Global action plan on physical activity 2018-2030 Florida's “recess moms”, help get recess bill passed “An ESG Reckoning Is Coming” by Michael O'Leary and Warren Valdmanis, Harvard Business Review United Nations' Sustainable Development goals The Social Dilemma documentary on Netflix   Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good! Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com. If you want to work with me to embed purpose into your business, go to www.KathyVarol.com.

May 10, 2021: Al Roker shines national spotlight on Cleveland on the TODAY Show, Michelle Obama partners to bring 3,000 meals to Northeast Ohio families, a Budweiser truck crashes into an Avon Lake home, how to deal with reentry anxiety after the pandemic, Kevin Love to speak at Cleveland Clinic virtual summit, and Cav’s assistant coach Lindsay Gottlieb takes new job as head women’s basketball coach at USC, on 3News Now with Stephanie Haney. Need a break from bad news? Watch It’s All Good (News!) with Stephanie Haney, every Wednesday: https://youtu.be/W411uvNxzIU Like this show? Check out the 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast: http://wkyc.com/3thingstoknow Connect with Stephanie here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Al Roker in Cleveland: Must-see moments as he joined WKYC to co-host 3News Monday morning https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/al-roker-cleveland-ohio-visit-today-reopening-america/95-a59c626e-85f4-4bab-9e61-396339534024 ‘Roker Tower’: 3News names station's radar tower in honor of Al Roker https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/al-roker-tower-wkyc-channel-3/95-612f2f2f-ac70-48df-80b2-57ace2583ab8 Photos, 911 call, new details: Budweiser beer truck crashes into Avon Lake house https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/lorain-county/budweiser-truck-crashes-into-avon-lake-house/95-03633fd3-6470-4dd5-8d92-d651ff9eb570 Michelle Obama teaming up with Partnership for a Healthier America and Cleveland Schools' Eric Gordon to bring meals to 3,000 Northeast Ohio families https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/michelle-obama-partnership-for-a-healthier-america-cleveland/95-652ed3d9-dcd9-4352-a745-8f9aca5a205c What is reentry anxiety and how to cope with it after the pandemic with Cleveland Clinic psychologist Dr. Scott Bea https://www.wkyc.com/article/syndication/podcasts/3-things-to-know/what-is-reentry-anxiety-how-to-cope-with-it-after-the-pandemic-with-cleveland-clinic-psychologist-dr-scott-bea/95-72c71a91-61b9-4b53-b1b7-87a72d56c7e6 The latest on the number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-ohio-updates/95-e2faeb56-d02a-443a-bcdb-141f2c7fafe8 https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/timeline-of-coronavirus-cases-ohio/95-c97c228d-c6c7-4949-b12b-4324d7ed8bb5 Cleveland Cavaliers F Kevin Love to speak at Cleveland Clinic virtual summit https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nba/cavaliers/cavs-f-kevin-love-cleveland-clinic-summit/95-c86972fc-e50e-405d-9852-ae82137eb97c Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Lindsay Gottlieb accepts job as women's basketball head coach at USC https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nba/cavaliers/lindsay-gottlieb-usc-job-cavs/95-07d7df1d-2970-4ad8-9b25-7ecc46cba092

In this episode of Repast, Diana Winters and Nancy E. Roman, President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), discuss Nancy's journey to transforming the food landscape, and look at some of PHA's most significant campaigns.  These include Pass the Love with Waffles + Mochi, a food equity campaign held in conjunction with Michelle Obama's Netflix show about good food, and its Healthy Hunger Relief initiative, where PHA is working to improve the nutritional profile at our nation's food banks.Nancy and Diana also discuss some of the most important food system action items Nancy would like to see happen in both the Biden administration and on a global scale, and look forward to the upcoming PHA Summit as well as the UN's 2021 Food Systems Summit, a potentially transformative moment in food systems reform. Diana Winters is the Deputy Director of the Resnick Center for Food Law & Policy at UCLA Law.Nancy E. Roman is the President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America. You can read Nancy E. Roman's latest blog post on reforming the food system here.You can register for the PHA 2021 Summit, to be held virtually on May 12, 2021, at 10am PT/1pm EST, here.You can find more information about the UN's 2021 Food Systems Summit here.

“When you eat the foods that are good for your health, it's also good for the planet.” – Paula Reichel This week on the Gooder Podcast I had the pleasure of talking with Paula Reichel, the Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Senior Advisor at Partnership for a Healthier America. We discuss the importance of improving food equity, cultural relevancy and cultural competency in our society. We also learn about the positive impacts and changes the food industry has had on the average American diet, especially through the pandemic. Along the way we hear the story of an innovative leader who helps set the flame on entrepreneurism in the food space. In this episode we learn: - A little background about Partnership for a Healthier America. - How the CPG or consumer packaged goods relationships fit into the conversation in Partnership for a Healthier America. - About health washing, what it is and its implications on the food that people are eating and the food that people are also producing. - How the lack of diet and cultural representation in the manufactured goods exacerbate the health divide. - Opportunities in the naturals food industry that investors need to know about. About Paula Reichel: Paula Reichel serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Senior Advisor to the CEO at Partnership for a Healthier America. Partnership for a Healthier America is a national nonprofit founded alongside Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Initiative to transform the food landscape in pursuit of health equity so that all children grow up healthy and free from obesity, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. Paula grew up in the Midwest and experienced the effects of the toxic food environment on her, her family, and her community’s health and quality of life. Her passion propelled her to identify new ways to create access to good, nutritious food for economically disadvantaged communities through innovative programs, partnerships, and entrepreneurial ventures and systems, policy, and practice change. She has deep experience working with the private sector, the charitable food sector, and public schools and consults on organizational strategy and business development. Paula is a frequent guest lecturer and holds a Master’s degree from Cornell University where she studied education and inequality and a Bachelor’s degree in marketing from Butler University. Guests Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-reichel/   Email: preichel@ahealthieramerica.org  Website: https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulaereichel?lang=en   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preichel/?hl=en     Show Mentioned: Let's Move Initiative - was a public health campaign in the United States, led by then-First Lady, Michelle Obama. The campaign aimed to reduce childhood obesity and encourage a healthy lifestyle in children. Through Veggies Early & Often, PHA is convening leaders in industry, health professionals and early childhood education to consolidate evidence and outline an action agenda with the goal to raise a generation of veggie lovers.  Darden Restaurants, Inc. - is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Orlando.   Mars, Incorporated - is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services, with US$33 billion in annual sales in 2015. It was ranked as the 6th largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes.   PepsiCo, Inc. - is an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo has interests in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages, and other products.  Frito-Lay - is an American subsidiary of PepsiCo that manufactures, markets, and sells corn chips, potato chips, and other snack foods.  Mondelez International, Inc. - often stylized as Mondelez, is an American multinational confectionery, food, holding and beverage and snack food company based in Chicago, Illinois. Mondelez has annual revenue of about $26 billion and operates in approximately 160 countries. Episode Sponsor - Retail Voodoo: A creative marketing firm specializing in growing, fixing and reinventing brands in the food, beverage, wellness and fitness industry. If your natural brand is in need of positioning, package design or marketing activation, we’re here to help. You can find more information at www.retail-voodoo.com

Student loan debt is an albatross and its crushing the dreams of many Americans — especially Black Americans — holding an entire generation from buying homes, starting small businesses, and saving for retirement. It's also slowly killing us. Here's what you need to know to mitigate its negative impacts. For more please read my full piece on the Grio.com.

Brooke Jackson is the Founder of Rising Wild, a platform that offers digital and physical subscription options. Subscribers receive new fitness cards each month featuring the Rising Wild Heroes, characters that guide participants through an ongoing story and the monthly activities. The program includes an app (iOS & Android) with additional adventures and opportunities to collect points. The program encourages kids and their families, at an ability level to get outside and leverages key parts of video game culture to get kids interested. Sponsors and partners of the program include Subaru, CLIF Kid, Califia, Zevia and Noodles & Company and Partnership for a Healthier America.

My next guest is Rocco DiSpirito. He is a James Beard award-winning chef, healthy lifestyle crusader and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is dedicated to proving that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive. He was named Food & Wine magazine's “Best New Chef,” People magazine's “Sexiest Chef” and was the first chef to appear on Gourmet magazine's cover as “America's Most Exciting Young Chef.” He is hailed as a leading health expert and is often called upon to speak at events, including the Partnership for a Healthier America summit in Washington, D.C. DiSpirito regularly appears on national television shows such as ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's The Talk, ABC's The View, Extra, E! News and The Dr. Oz Show. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rocco DiSpirito.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Rocco DiSpirito. He is a James Beard award-winning chef, healthy lifestyle crusader and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is dedicated to proving that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive. He was named Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chef,” People magazine’s “Sexiest Chef” and was the first chef to appear on Gourmet magazine’s cover as “America’s Most Exciting Young Chef.” He is hailed as a leading health expert and is often called upon to speak at events, including the Partnership for a Healthier America summit in Washington, D.C. DiSpirito regularly appears on national television shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’s The Talk, ABC’s The View, Extra, E! News and The Dr. Oz Show. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rocco DiSpirito.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Rocco DiSpirito. He is a James Beard award-winning chef, healthy lifestyle crusader and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is dedicated to proving that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive. He was named Food & Wine magazine's “Best New Chef,” People magazine's “Sexiest Chef” and was the first chef to appear on Gourmet magazine's cover as “America's Most Exciting Young Chef.” He is hailed as a leading health expert and is often called upon to speak at events, including the Partnership for a Healthier America summit in Washington, D.C.  DiSpirito regularly appears on national television shows such as ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's The Talk, ABC's The View, Extra, E! News and The Dr. Oz Show. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rocco DiSpirito. My next guest is Melody Holt. She is a producer and star on the OWN series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” entrepreneur, and homebuilder. The docu-series follows three power couples and longtime friends Melody and Martell Holt, LaTisha and Marsau Scott, and Kimmi and Maurice Scott in Huntsville, Alabama.  Love & Marriage, airs every Saturday on OWN. She is also the host of OWN's “Behind Every Man.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Melody Holt. My next guest is Christina Anthony. Christina Anthony is a multi-talented actress, writer, vocalist, and improviser. She is originally from the Chicago comedy scene and is best known as an alum of the Second City e.t.c. Chicago where she co-wrote three award-nominated sketch revues and performed thousands of shows for Chicago audiences.  Currently, Christina is a Series Regular on ABC's Mixed-ish, a Black-ish spinoff.Christina currently stars as Aunt Denise on ABC's series MIXED-ISH, returning for its second season on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Christina Anthony. My next guest is Sharon Smith-Akinsanya. She is the CEO of the Rae Mackenzie Group, an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing firm. Sharo works with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and in October 2016 founded the People Of Color Career Fair™ as a way of closing the gap between Professionals of Color and hiring managers. Sharon is all about diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing strategies that attract, recruit, and retain Talent of Color.  Her new book, "Colorfull: Competitive Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent of Color" releases on February 9th and it's available for pre-order now. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Sharon Smith Akinsanya.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Rocco DiSpirito. He is a James Beard award-winning chef, healthy lifestyle crusader and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is dedicated to proving that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive. He was named Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chef,” People magazine’s “Sexiest Chef” and was the first chef to appear on Gourmet magazine’s cover as “America’s Most Exciting Young Chef.” He is hailed as a leading health expert and is often called upon to speak at events, including the Partnership for a Healthier America summit in Washington, D.C.  DiSpirito regularly appears on national television shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’s The Talk, ABC’s The View, Extra, E! News and The Dr. Oz Show. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rocco DiSpirito. My next guest is Melody Holt. She is a producer and star on the OWN series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” entrepreneur, and homebuilder. The docu-series follows three power couples and longtime friends Melody and Martell Holt, LaTisha and Marsau Scott, and Kimmi and Maurice Scott in Huntsville, Alabama.  Love & Marriage, airs every Saturday on OWN. She is also the host of OWN’s “Behind Every Man.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Melody Holt. My next guest is Christina Anthony. Christina Anthony is a multi-talented actress, writer, vocalist, and improviser. She is originally from the Chicago comedy scene and is best known as an alum of the Second City e.t.c. Chicago where she co-wrote three award-nominated sketch revues and performed thousands of shows for Chicago audiences.  Currently, Christina is a Series Regular on ABC's Mixed-ish, a Black-ish spinoff.Christina currently stars as Aunt Denise on ABC’s series MIXED-ISH, returning for its second season on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Christina Anthony. My next guest is Sharon Smith-Akinsanya. She is the CEO of the Rae Mackenzie Group, an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing firm. Sharo works with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and in October 2016 founded the People Of Color Career Fair™ as a way of closing the gap between Professionals of Color and hiring managers. Sharon is all about diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing strategies that attract, recruit, and retain Talent of Color.  Her new book, "Colorfull: Competitive Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent of Color" releases on February 9th and it's available for pre-order now. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Sharon Smith Akinsanya.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How do you build healthy and friendly neighborhood convenience stores?Varish Goyal is a businessman, father and husband who continues to build his family business of neighborhood friendly gas station convenience stores. Varish shared the background of the company and how he is continuing to grow the business with technology and leadership.He has a great story from his college days and stressed the idea that what you start out thinking you want in a career might, and often times, change over time. He found this out after being enrolled in the pre-med program at Wake Forest University. Switching to an MBA degree and now being the president of a multi chain store chain seems fortuitous now.Make sure to visit one of the Loop Neighborhood stores and check out how they are making the convenience store experience healthy and better.If you like the podcast, I would love it if you left me a review! Also, feel free to contact me directly via DM regarding this episode or anything in the podcast that may have related to you.SUBSCRIBEYou can subscribe to The Travel Wins Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Podnews, Castbox, Overcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify.Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin TrickerWebsite Design – Stack HostABOUT Varish GoyalWhen Varish Goyal and the leadership team at AU Energy, Loop Neighborhood Markets’ parent company, decided to design its own brand for a new store concept in 2010, they thought a lot about who they wanted to be—and who their customers would be. Those thoughts turned to concept, and the stylish Loop Neighborhood chain was born.The first Loop store opened in June 2013, bringing with it a fresh feel with a vibrant orange hue and modern design touches, an aspirational product mix including wine and a salad bar, and the arduous, stake-in-the-ground designation as a member of the Partnership for a Healthier America.Since the concept launched, Loop has expanded with a mobile app and loyalty program and developed a smaller-footprint concept, Lil’ Loop.Loop StoryWelcome to Loop Neighborhood!We are your all-in-one convenience store and marketplace. Our goal is simple—we want to redefine the convenience retail store by offering exceptional items that are good for you; excellent customer service and a fantastic experience from the time you enter our stores. At Loop, we strive to provide our customers with everything from a wide variety of fresh foods to daily grocery items which meet their needs and seating areas which give them the opportunity to relax.We take pride in supporting active and healthy lifestyles by carrying organic, natural and gluten free products. We even have salad bars, espresso and frozen yogurt to ensure our customers have a place to go during breakfast, lunch or dinner. We encourage people to hang out with Wi-Fi and seating if you want to enjoy your lunch or simply stop in to get some work done while on the road.We are proud to be recognized for our thoughtfully crafted stores and to be highlighted for things like our centrally placed counter, great lighting, and welcoming atmosphere. We’ve been named to CSP’s Best Store Design list in the upscale category and have been highlighted by numerous industry publications detailing our concept and the people behind it.We opened our first Loop store in Santa Clara in June 2013 and we've now expanded to 30+ locations throughout the Bay Area, Sacramento and Southern California. We’ve also evolved into the future with a fully autonomous Loop NanoStore in Silicon Valley and smaller footprint concept we call Lil’ Loop in Sacramento.Stop by and check it all out at a near-by Loop Neighborhood store. Can’t wait to see you!- The Loop Neighborhood Team#varishgoyal #loopmarkets #gasstation

How do you build healthy and friendly neighborhood convenience stores?Varish Goyal is a businessman, father and husband who continues to build his family business of neighborhood friendly gas station convenience stores. Varish shared the background of the company and how he is continuing to grow the business with technology and leadership.He has a great story from his college days and stressed the idea that what you start out thinking you want in a career might, and often times, change over time. He found this out after being enrolled in the pre-med program at Wake Forest University. Switching to an MBA degree and now being the president of a multi chain store chain seems fortuitous now.Make sure to visit one of the Loop Neighborhood stores and check out how they are making the convenience store experience healthy and better.If you like the podcast, I would love it if you left me a review! Also, feel free to contact me directly via DM regarding this episode or anything in the podcast that may have related to you.SUBSCRIBEYou can subscribe to The Travel Wins Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Podnews, Castbox, Overcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify.Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin TrickerWebsite Design – Stack HostABOUT Varish GoyalWhen Varish Goyal and the leadership team at AU Energy, Loop Neighborhood Markets’ parent company, decided to design its own brand for a new store concept in 2010, they thought a lot about who they wanted to be—and who their customers would be. Those thoughts turned to concept, and the stylish Loop Neighborhood chain was born.The first Loop store opened in June 2013, bringing with it a fresh feel with a vibrant orange hue and modern design touches, an aspirational product mix including wine and a salad bar, and the arduous, stake-in-the-ground designation as a member of the Partnership for a Healthier America.Since the concept launched, Loop has expanded with a mobile app and loyalty program and developed a smaller-footprint concept, Lil’ Loop.Loop StoryWelcome to Loop Neighborhood!We are your all-in-one convenience store and marketplace. Our goal is simple—we want to redefine the convenience retail store by offering exceptional items that are good for you; excellent customer service and a fantastic experience from the time you enter our stores. At Loop, we strive to provide our customers with everything from a wide variety of fresh foods to daily grocery items which meet their needs and seating areas which give them the opportunity to relax.We take pride in supporting active and healthy lifestyles by carrying organic, natural and gluten free products. We even have salad bars, espresso and frozen yogurt to ensure our customers have a place to go during breakfast, lunch or dinner. We encourage people to hang out with Wi-Fi and seating if you want to enjoy your lunch or simply stop in to get some work done while on the road.We are proud to be recognized for our thoughtfully crafted stores and to be highlighted for things like our centrally placed counter, great lighting, and welcoming atmosphere. We’ve been named to CSP’s Best Store Design list in the upscale category and have been highlighted by numerous industry publications detailing our concept and the people behind it.We opened our first Loop store in Santa Clara in June 2013 and we've now expanded to 30+ locations throughout the Bay Area, Sacramento and Southern California. We’ve also evolved into the future with a fully autonomous Loop NanoStore in Silicon Valley and smaller footprint concept we call Lil’ Loop in Sacramento.Stop by and check it all out at a near-by Loop Neighborhood store. Can’t wait to see you!- The Loop Neighborhood Team#varishgoyal #loopmarkets #gasstation

We were too lazy to come up with our own healthcare predictions for 2021, so we invited Bob Kocher, MD (Partner, Venrock) onto the show to discuss his Fortune magazine article, “10 Non-COVID Predictions for 2021.” Will Medicare go all-in on virtual care? Will Amazon's pharmacy gain traction? Tune in to find out!About Bob Kocher, MD: Bob Kocher, MD is a Partner at Venrock and focuses on healthcare IT and services investments. He currently serves on the Boards of Virta Health, Aledade, Renew Health and Lyra Health as well as Devoted Health, both of which he also co-founded, and the Blue Cross insurance company Premera. He is a Board Observer at Grand Rounds, Stride, Doctor on Demand, and Suki. He is formerly a Director at Jiff and Castlight Health (CSLT).Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and a Senior Fellow and Advisory Board Member at the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at USC. He serves on the Advisory Boards of Harvard Medical School Health Care Policy Department and National Institute of Healthcare Management (NIHCM). He is also a member of the Health Affairs Editorial Board.Prior to Venrock, Bob served in the Obama Administration as Special Assistant to the President for Healthcare and Economic Policy on the National Economic Council. In the Obama Administration, Bob was one of the shapers of the Affordable Care Act focusing on cost, quality, and delivery system reform and health IT policy. He was one of the leaders of the First Lady's “Let's Move” childhood obesity initiative, led the formation of the Partnership for a Healthier America, and served on the Federal Advisory Panel charged with developing a national obesity strategy. He also co-founded the Health Data Initiative with Todd Park, a joint effort of HHS and the Institute of Medicine, to release healthcare data to spur private sector innovation to improve healthcare cost and quality.  For five years, he served as Co-Chair of the Health Datapalooza.Before the White House, Bob was a Partner at McKinsey & Company where he led McKinsey Global Institute's healthcare economics work. He has worked widely across the US and international healthcare systems to improve regulatory policy, economic performance, labor productivity, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uCBsKA7jtKE#venrock #2021 #medicare #virtualhealth #homehealthcare #caretalk #carecentrix 

Welcome to Gift Guide Podcast, the Sequel: Presents Requested. (Can you tell we’re a little slap-happy after recording these eps?) If you haven’t tuned in for part one, here’s the deal: We’ve got lots of ideas from small businesses, many owned by women and BIPOC, (and none from Amazon)—and we have thoughts on organizations to donate to in someone’s honor, too. Are you ready for all the thoughts? Great, let’s get into it. Oh, and if you just can’t get enough, our 2019 installments are here and here.   BROTHERS!   21 year old brother who has a new passion/major every week. Techie, creative, loves pasta. Grossy Pelosi merch: This Too Shall Pasta or Live Laugh Lasagna Designy pasta book: The Silver Spoon or The Geometry of Pasta Memoirs of people who found/made their own way: Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi, Just Kids by Patti Smith, and The Autobiography of Gucci Mane   Subscription to Courier magazine   Little brother, loves foreign affairs, about to graduate from college, very classic taste Subscription to Stranger’s Guide, The Atlantic, Monocle, or ProPublica A watch! Todd Snyder x Timex collab or Hodinkee for Swatches. Norse Projects x Hestra gloves J. Press Shaggy Dog cuffed hat   21 y.o. Lil bro who is way cooler than me. Into the outdoors, vintage jackets, anime. Hanafuda Flower Cards by Nintendo Atsuko long-sleeve Parks Project long-sleeve or hoodie Pallares pocket knife Anywhere Brewer by Alvaro Rodriguez   My 30 y.o. lefty anti-capitalist brother who secretly really likes buying things. Something Patagonia WornWear ReCrafted or Todd Snyder x L.L. Bean Patreon subscription for Chapo Trap House Leftie merch: Call Your Girlfriend The Scam is Structural Hat or Bernie Sanders Rage Against the Machine T-shirt Kura Kin sake club from Brooklyn Kura Donation to his local mutual aid organization     KIDS!   The 2-year-old that has everything—9 sets of Aunts/Uncles! A giant, mascot-style costume for an adult to wear—Elmo? Bear?  Kid audio player things: Yoto Player and Tonies Toy storage: Fabelab bear storage bag and Oh Noo toy wheelbarrow The Dough Project Donation to National Diaper Bank Project   Kids! Not little but not teens. Bonus for stuff that isn’t tech-based. PLEASE Cooking thing: Kid in the Kitchen by Melissa Clark or Bella Cucina pastry tart set  Box set of books: Roald Dahl or Puffin in Bloom  Something outdoorsy: Tubbs snowshoes, Hamboard shortboard, or cool roller skates by Chicago Skates, Impala, or Moxi Da Bomb Fizzers Tie-dye kit: Horizon Group unicorn tie dye bundle or Tulip tie-dye party Washi tape sets Twee sidewalk chalk Liewood domino set Mary Matson Double Happiness poster (edition of 50, signed and numbered)     TEENS!   Late teen more responsible than me at 30 and already has the lined Birkenstocks. Olive & June manicure/pedicure system (or just the mani system) Watercolor sets: Beam Paints, LDBA Palette, Case for Making, or anything from Blick Original art from Caroline Kaufman Safomasi quilted bean bag Lorien Stern sloth rug or seal bath mat Lotta Blobs mirror Breda watch Alex Mill tie-dye cotton socks   17-year-old awkward tomboy who has NO opinions on anything she likes Book that might get her thinking about what she likes/where she’s going: In the Company of Women, Roadtrip Nation’s Roadmap book, Start Where You Are journal, or Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling Custom Converse or Vans If she has an iPad: Apple Pencil     BOSSES AND EMPLOYEES! Design-minded bosses (one male and one female)  Puzzles: Four Point Puzzles, Whiled, and Piecework  Mug that suits each of their aesthetics: Yowie and Mociun Design-y chocolate: Compartes bars or Vesta bonbons Design-y calendars: 2021 Stendig or Design Letters Astier de Villate notebook The Granite ceramic matchboxes   Male boss you have a crush on. Should seem to cost about $50 (but ok if it costs more) Signed book by his fave author: AbeBooks has a very good search tool, and 1stDibs is good for more coffee-table stuff. Body wash or soap that is just on the cusp of inappropriate—Musgo Real soap on a rope? Set of two glasses (subtle hint to have a drink together?!): Mia Craft beer glasses, Estelle Colored Glass, or vintage French champagne coupes, maybe with a bottle of something to drink, too. 65-year-old male boss who’s super successful, obsessed with Tesla and health and wellness Food innovation: Seemore Meats & Veggies sausages or Oishii strawberries Gossamer CBD in Dusk and/or Dawn Oracle olive oil Donation to Partnership for a Healthier America, Back on my Feet, or Fresh Air Fund  If this person is your dad not your boss: Oura ring or Theragun   18 co-workers. I’m their boss. Omsom sauces Pineapple Collaborative olive oil or pantry set Zazzle or Etsy mugs with superlatives     GRAB BAG!!!   37 weeks pregnant and just want to pick one thing to buy 25 of and call it a day. But what?! Five-year journal: One Line a Day, Hobonichi 5-year Techno, or Unbound Planner Plant: Holiday cactus from The Sill or herb collection from Bloomscape Il Buco Alimentari Sale Fiore or WAJD salt Planting a tree via Nature Conservancy Donations to No Kid Hungry or Heifer International    My dog walker who dresses like a Tim Burton character and is 22. $50 - $100  $$ Kule striped mask Something FUN, useful, and a little grown-up for home: Fredericks and Mae cutting board and Areaware table tiles   My mail carrier Gift card to a coffee shop on your route Thermos: super classic Stanley one or Zojiruchi ones in more colors  Lands’ End ear muffs Zippo 12-hour hand-warmer   I need special little things for neighbors/mail people/building managers! Seasonings: Momofuku seasoned salts, Burlap & Barrel spice set, or Westbourne spice trio with recipes Fancy hand sanitizer: Jao and MCMC Gift cert for a neighborhood spot that does lunch   Last gift idea, promise: a sub to Secret Menu.   Give Nutrafol a go for thicker, healthier hair—the code ATHINGORTWO gets you 20% off. Live that bidet life with Hello Tushy. 10% off and free shipping! YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

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E8: Seth Goldman is Co-founder of Honest Tea and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. He is also Founder of Eat the Change®, a platform to inform and empower consumers to make dietary choices aligned with their concerns around climate and health. The first business launched under the Eat the Change® umbrella is PLNT Burger, a plant-based quick serve restaurant that offers delicious burgers, sandwiches, fries and soft-serve.  He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Beverage Industry magazine's Executive of the Year, Beverage World's #1 Disruptor, and Partnership for Healthier America's CEO of the Year.  He is a graduate of Harvard College and the Yale School of Management and is a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. Seth and Barry Nalebuff are the authors, along with graphic artist Soongyun Choi, of The New York Times bestselling comic book, Mission in a Bottle. Seth's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124 (linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124) Seth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HonestSeth Eat the Change website: https://eatthechange.com/ (https://eatthechange.com/) Honest Tea https://www.honesttea.com/ Beyond Meat https://www.beyondmeat.com/ Seth's Book: Mission in a Bottle https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Bottle-Business-Differently-Succeeding/dp/0770437494 (https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Bottle-Business-Differently-Succeeding/dp/0770437494) WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: ●     The first question you should ask when you find yourself at a career crossroads. ●     Why Seth believes the commercial sector is a terrific place to make a big social impact. ●     How learning to maximize your optionality is key for success. ●     Seth's personal strategy for overcoming jet lag. ●     Why he decided to write his business book as a graphic novel. ●     Two rules for dealing with stress. ●     The story behind why he became a vegetarian and then vegan, and the health benefits he's noticed. ●     Your most valuable personal resource…it's not time. ●     How to instill the entrepreneurial mindset in every employee. ●     The productive way to bring a problem to your boss. ●     What it's like to be part of one of most successful IPOs in history.   QUOTES: “Think about how you optimize your optionality.” “If you can meet your dietary, nutritional needs without killing animals, why wouldn't you try to do that.” “Your most valuable resource is your energy.” ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: Seth's Interview with Guy Raz on How I Built This https://www.npr.org/2018/06/08/618252345/honest-tea-seth-goldman ---------------- Apply to be on the show: https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/ (https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/) https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/ (Connect with Ben:) https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/) https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/ (https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/) https://twitter.com/BenFanning1 (https://twitter.com/BenFanning1)

The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is re-energizing the issue of women's reproductive rights. We examine the fate of Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban following her death.Then, the Speaker of the House lays out his priorities for the final days of an unorthodox session.Plus, Trust for America's Health releases it's annual State of Obesity report. We look at how Mississippi fares.Segment 1:Mississippi's 15 week abortion ban is one of a number of cases that's on the docket to be reviewed by the U.S.Supreme Court. But, the death of U.S. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will delay hearing the case and is re-energizing the debate over reproductive rights at the federal level. We hear from Staci Fox of Planned Parenthood of the Southeast, Laura Duran of Pro-Life Mississippi, and Senator Angela HillSegment 2:The Mississippi legislature is expected to reconvene in the next couple of weeks to complete the session and assess how the state is spending more than one billion dollars in federal coronavirus relief. Speaking virtually to reporters during the Stennis Press Forum, House Speaker Philip Gunn says lawmakers want to ensure those funds are spent before they expire.Segment 3:Mississippi again has the highest adult obesity rate in the country at 40.8 percent - that's according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America. The seventeenth annual report from Trust for America's Health provides state-by-state rankings of adult obesity rates, information on trends by region, age, gender and ethnicity. Rhea Farberman is the Trust's Communications Director. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brady Rymer over Zoom video! How does a '90s rootsy rock star turn his focus to making smart songs for kids? Find out in this conversation with Brady Rymer. This always-smiling songwriter is received three GRAMMY nominations for his friendly family music. He got his start with the NJ rock band From Good Homes, and started to write kids' songs wen his son Gus was born about 20 years ago. Rymer often tours as the bassist with the Laurie Berkner Band. Brady recently collaborated with UK artist David Gibb to created a new album "Songs across the Pond," and he has been very busy this year, recording new music, making music videos, performing virtual concerts for his band and various sponsors and causes.After a decade-long career with RCA Records jam band From Good Homes, recording and touring with acts from the Dave Matthews Band to Bob Dylan and Bob Weir's Ratdog, Brady Rymer ventured into family music as he started his own family, releasing Good Morning, Gus in 2000.  Since then, he has released ten CDs, including 2017's GRAMMY-nominated Press Play, 2014's GRAMMY-nominated Just Say Hi! and the 2008 GRAMMY-nominated Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could.  His most recent album, Under the Big Umbrella, was inspired by and written with students & teachers. It’s a collection of songs full of hope for a future with room for everyone. Brady and the Little Band That Could invite us to join them in a place where individuality is celebrated, and kindness wins the day.Rymer’s rootsy, accordion-laced pop and rock music regularly wins critical acclaim and national awards including three Children's GRAMMY nominations as well as numerous Parents' Choice Gold and NAPPA (National Parenting Publications) Gold Awards, and has garnered him a growing fan base of enthusiastic families. Together with his longtime bandmates in the Little Band That Could -- outstanding players all, with backgrounds from Americana to Zydeco -- he performs rockin' live music for kids and families across the country at Performing Arts Centers, concert halls, clubs, outdoor festivals, schools and libraries. A special "Let's Move" edition of his tune “Jump Up” was included on the 2013 album Songs for a Healthier America, a compilation of songs produced by Hip Hop Public Health for First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign.  To encourage children to get active and make healthy choices, the album is available as a full-length free download on iTunes.Brady's 2011 CD Love Me for Who I Am was inspired by his experience performing for and working with kids with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and related disorders, and celebrates kids of all abilities. He regularly performs sensory-friendly shows for audiences including children with special needs.Brady's original songs and recordings are included in HBO Family releases A Family Is A Family Is A Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration and Don't Divorce Me. Brady serves on the Education Board of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the region's musical heritage.He is a featured performer and composer for ASHA's (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) Listen To Your Buds Campaign, a hearing health public education campaign to provide parents and children with information about safe usage of personal audio technology.When he’s not playing with his own band, Brady plays bass guitar with the Laurie Berkner Band; he also performs a few select shows a year with his 'grown-up' band From Good Homes.  He lives on the North Fork of Long Island with his wife, Bridget, and two children Gus and Daisy.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork​​Listen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

Seth Goldman joined Beyond Meat, a plant-based protein company based in El Segundo, CA, as Executive Chair and as a member of the board of directors in 2013. He is also currently the Tea EO Emeritus and Innovation Catalyst for Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing and Emerging Brands. He co-founded Honest Tea Inc., a bottled organic tea company, in 1998, which was later sold to The Coca-Cola Company, and he previously served as Honest Tea’s President and Tea EO.   In 2015, Seth was named the #1 Disruptor by Beverage World, and Beverage Executive of the Year by Beverage Industry magazine. He has also been recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame and he is a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. In 2018, Partnership for a Healthier America recognized Seth with its Visionary CEO award. He serves on the advisory boards of Ripple Foods, a dairy-free plant-based milk company, the Yale School of Management, the American Beverage Association, and Bethesda Green, a local sustainability non-profit he co-founded. Visit www.beyondmeat.com. Get the new Your Inner World – Guided Meditations by Sister Jenna. Visit www.americameditating.org.  

Our country is at a historic crossroads: the global coronavirus pandemic has laid bare our country's racial disparities and inequities in health and healthcare, and the death of George Floyd and other events have sparked a national social justice movement.  At A Second Opinion, we seek to better understand how race, structural racism, and implicit bias impact health and healthcare, which is why I'm honored today to have two global experts with us, Dr. Ruth Shim and Dr. David Williams.  I know Dr. Shim from our working together as Trustees at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, where vulnerable populations are at the center of everything we do. Dr. Williams and I worked together for two years on the landmark study that he led, the RWJF Foundation's Commission to Build a Healthier America.  Both Dr. Shim and Dr. Williams are widely published on the intersection of race and health, and are true national resources on informing our current national discussion. I want to get to the episode, but first some background on our experts: • Dr. Ruth Shim is a practicing clinical psychiatrist who serves as the Luke & Grace Kim Professor in Cultural Psychiatry and director of cultural psychiatry at the University of California, Davis.  She is co-editor of the widely reference volume, The Social Determinants of Mental Health. • Dr. David Williams is the chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a Professor of African and African American Studies and Sociology at Harvard University.  He is the author of more than 475 scientific papers and has been ranked as one of the top 10 Most Cited Social Scientists in the world. The Everyday Discrimination Scale was developed by Dr. Williams, and is the most widely used measure of discrimination in health studies today. On today's episode, we explore what's at the heart of implicit bias, how “racism makes us sick”, and learn what simple childhood interventions can impact health and socioeconomic status for years to come.   Dr. Williams recommends: America's Original Sin, by Jim Wallis Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime, by Elizabeth Hinton Dr. Shim recommends: White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, by Robin DiAngelo The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present, by Harriet Washington Fatal Invention: How Science, Politics, and Big Business Re-create Race in the Twenty-first Century, by Dorothy Roberts Code Switch Podcast Seeing White Podcast Visit A Second Opinion's website here: https://asecondopinionpodcast.com/ Engage with us on social media at: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Merchandising Matters welcomes their first-ever, out of office guest, Frank Beard!Frank is a speaker, consultant, analyst, and writer in the fuel and convenience retailing industry. He has spoken at major events including the NACS Show, National Restaurant Association Show, Summer Fancy Food Show, the Partnership for a Healthier America’s summit and much more! You also may have heard his insights and analysis featured on NPR, People.com, the Washington Post, Restaurant Dive, Thrillist, Atlas Obscura, and more. Foodservice is one of his passions, and his “30 Days of Gas Station Food” experiment raised awareness that yes, you actually can make healthy choices on-the-go. In this episode, hear about the power of social networking and how Barbara and Frank came together to launch an annual "Convenience Cocktail Hour" via Zoom. A great way to connect, stay on trend with industry news and share big ideas for anyone in the Retail Industry. Next, here more about Frank's “30 Days of Gas Station Food” experiment, where he shares his healthier tips while eating at Convenience Stores. Lastly, Frank discusses The "3 Qualities to an Outlier Foodservice Program" and how it will drive success to your company!Don't forget to subscribe to In-Convenience Podcast that Frank co-hosts and of course, Merchandising Matters!

Host Katie Capps, co-founder and executive director of the Get the Medications Right Institute talks with Dr. Anand Parekh, Chief Medical Advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center and author of Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America, in the first episode of Season 2. The two discuss the health policy landscape related to medication access, affordability and appropriate use – and where we go from here to advance measures to optimize medication use. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

I'm excited to be joined by my good friend, Dr. Anand Parekh, who serves as chief medical advisor for the Bipartisan Policy Center. We've worked together since he joined the BPC in 2015, formulating policies related to the obesity epidemic and nutrition, domestic and global HIV/AIDS, business and public health collaboration, social isolation, rural health, and so many more issues. Anand is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and an adjunct assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He previously served for a decade at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including as an HHS deputy assistant secretary for health from 2008 to 2015. There he played an instrumental role in the implementation of the Recovery Act's Prevention and Wellness Fund, the Affordable Care Act's prevention initiatives, and HHS Multiple Chronic Conditions initiative. His new book, Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America, was released in December, 2019. It argues that prevention must be our nation's top health policy priority.    Visit A Second Opinion's website here: https://asecondopinionpodcast.com/ Engage with us on social media at: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Seth Goldman joined Beyond Meat, a plant-based protein company based in El Segundo, CA, as Executive Chair and as a member of the board of directors in 2013. He is also currently the Tea EO Emeritus and Innovation Catalyst for Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing and Emerging Brands. He co-founded Honest Tea Inc., a bottled organic tea company, in 1998, which was later sold to The Coca-Cola Company, and he previously served as Honest Tea’s President and Tea EO.   In 2015, Seth was named the #1 Disruptor by Beverage World, and Beverage Executive of the Year by Beverage Industry magazine. He has also been recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame and he is a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. In 2018, Partnership for a Healthier America recognized Seth with its Visionary CEO award. He serves on the advisory boards of Ripple Foods, a dairy-free plant-based milk company, the Yale School of Management, the American Beverage Association, and Bethesda Green, a local sustainability non-profit he co-founded. Visit www.beyondmeat.com. Get the new Your Inner World – Guided Meditations by Sister Jenna. Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

We have the best hospitals, most highly trained doctors, and people come from all over the world to get medical treatments in the US. Yet, we’re lagging behind almost every other country in health metrics, including life expectancy and infant mortality. That’s because we’re not being set up for success: The policies and systems we rely on for healthcare aren’t supporting prevention, education, and accessibility for all our communities. We are spending a massive amount of money on healthcare (1 of every 5 federal dollars) but we’re not spending on the social services to invest in lifestyle wellness that prevents disease in the first place. This week on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I sit down with Dr. Anand Parekh to talk about solutions to our country’s healthcare crisis and examine what’s already working. Dr. Parekh is the Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) chief medical advisor, providing clinical and public health expertise across the organization, particularly in the areas of aging, prevention, and global health. Prior to joining BPC, he completed a decade of service at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). As a HHS deputy assistant secretary for health from 2008 to 2015, he developed and implemented national initiatives focused on prevention, wellness, and care management. He has spoken widely and written extensively on a variety of health topics and is the author of a new book entitled Prevention First – Policymaking for a Healthier America.This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market. Thrive Market has made it so easy for me to stay healthy, even with my intense travel schedule. Not only does Thrive offer 25 to 50% off all of my favorite brands, but they also give back. For every membership purchased, they give a membership to a family in need, and they make it easy to find the right membership for you and your family. You can choose from 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month plans. And right now, Thrive is offering all Doctor's Farmacy listeners a great deal, you’ll get up to $20 in shopping credit when you sign up, to spend on all your own favorite natural food, body, and household items. And any time you spend more than $49 you’ll get free carbon-neutral shipping. All you have to do is head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman.Here are more of the details from our interview: -Why life expectancy and other health metrics are so poor in the United States (5:09)-Why policymakers do not focus on prevention and proactive policies to improve health (13:21)-Personal responsibility in a toxic health environment (19:24)-Challenges with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or our food stamp system (21:06)-Social needs vs social determinants of health (28:12)-Obesity: the public health crisis of our century (31:46)-Dr. Parekh’s 5 key takeaways for policymakers (38:48)-Targeting and creating pathways for existing healthcare programs and interventions that have been shown effective (47:02)-Why the government is so important in scaling healthcare solutions (52:04)-The need for clinical-community linkages (52:31)Find Dr. Parekh’s book, Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America here. Check out the work being done by at the Bipartisan Policy Center here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week’s episode of BPC Weekly, we hear from Theresa Cardinal Brown, director of immigration and cross-border policy, who broke down the policies behind the fake university in Michigan created by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Later, BPC President Jason Grumet gives us take on what needs to be done to address the climate crisis and finally, we sit down with Anand Parekh, chief medical advisor at BPC, who talks about his new book Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America.

Jordan Rich fills in - The Trust for America’s Health released their 16th annual “State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America” report, and it appears the obesity epidemic is getting worse.

Aneesh Chopra is best known as our nation's first U.S. Chief Technology Officer.  During his time in the White House, President Obama said “Aneesh found countless ways to engage the American people using technology, from electronic health records for veterans, to expanding access to broadband for rural communities, to modernizing government records."  Today he serves as President of CareJourney, which harnesses open data, methodologies, and APIs to provide market intelligence and actionable insights to help payers and providers.  He is constantly pushing the envelope to increase access to data to empower patients and care providers, and has unique insights into how the government can facilitate innovation in the private sector.  Learn More: https://asecondopinionpodcast.com/

The leading cause of death in the US after heart disease and cancer: “unintentional injuries,” including opioid-related fatalities. US Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan explains how the Trump Administration aims to limit the opioid scourge, plus other ways to reverse Americans’ shrinking longevity. Did you like the show? You can rate, review, subscribe, and download the podcast on the following platforms: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | RadioPublic | Overcast | Google Play | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

On this episode Ali talks with Savannah Knell, the Campaign Manager for the Partnership for a Healthier America’s FNV Campaign, about how FNV as evolved over the years and showing that eating fruits and vegetables are cool.

Listen as Blake interviews meditation guru, author, and founder of Ziva Meditation, Emily Fletcher. Together, they dive deep into the physiological impacts of stress, the difference between mindfulness and meditation, and why effort—not thought—is the enemy of meditating. To Emily, meditation isn’t just another “hippy dippy thing,” but instead, the key to increased productivity, creativity, and compassion. For full show notes and transcript, click here.  Topics: Introduction [01:13] Interview with Emily Fletcher [05:08] Emily’s Approach to Meditation: Stress Less, Accomplish More [09:34]  Meditation and the Seven Dimensions of Wellness [27:30] Closing Remarks [47:31]  Credits [50:38] Referenced Resources: The Ziva technique Summit L.A. Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance Harvard neuroscientist Sarah Lazar Eckhart Tolle The Power of Now Wellness Revolutionaries: “Building a Healthier America with Nancy Roman” Brené Brown Screen Time  Guest Details: Ziva Meditation Stress Less, Accomplish More Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Subscribe to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast on iTunes and Google Play. If you liked today’s episode, leave us a 5-star rate and review!

In this episode, host Blake Beltram interviews Nancy Roman, President and CEO of the Partnership for a healthier America. Together, they discuss Nancy’s lifetime of work in wellness, her connection to former First Lady Michelle Obama, and the cultural shift that needs to take place for both consumers and corporations, alike. For full show notes and transcript, click here.  Topics: Introduction [00:57] Interview with Nancy Roman [06:20] The wellness crisis in America [12:38]  The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) [17:05] A lifetime of work in wellness [25:16]  Scaling the PHA [31:40] The Haves and Have nots of wellness [37:59]  Workplace wellness [41:37] Personal journeys to health [45:48] A cultural revolution [49:54] Closing statements [56:21]  Referenced Resources Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Honest Tea “Appley Ever After” FNV Campaign The Dannon Company MINDBODY BOLD Conference Guest Details: Nancy Roman, President and CEO of PHA Subscribe to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast on iTunes and Google Play. If you liked today’s episode, check us out on Apple Podcasts and leave us a 5-star review!

The Healthier America...For Who episode takes a deep look into the invisible oppression of healthy food selections among urban communities in comparison to its surrounding suburban towns.

Let's see if we can turn our preconceived notions about the food system upside down! If you, too, have learned to assume the worst about BIG FOOD, Lunch Agenda's new series is for you. We'll hear from leaders who are pushing forward big food businesses in innovative ways that offer positive societal externalities. In this first episode of "BIG FOOD Stars", Amaris Bradley of Partnership for a Healthier America explains how they convince huge corporations to cut sugar, sodium and saturated fat from their products. Then Jeff Lenard of the National Association of Convenience Stores shares how its Partnership has led to improved fresh food and beverage offerings (and more) at over 75,000 stores across the US.

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Adrienne Weil, Vice President of Partnerships at Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) about how they approach corporate partnerships, cause marketing, and measuring the impact of both. Links & Notes Partnership for a Healthier America Adrienne on Twitter

What would you do if you were given just 3 months to live? Her cancer was progressing quickly, the mass was wrapped around her arteries, pressing her lunch and near her heart. "Inoperable" were the doctors’ words to her. Chemo treatments left her in utter despair. But Krista Anderson believed that she would beat this thing. Not only did she beat it but she has since started her own company called Esstar, A Natural Food brokerage company. Krista tells us about her journey from hospital bed to now working with convenience stores nationwide to provide customers with healthy snack options. Krista had a chance to meet Michelle Obama as part of the Healthier America partnerships. I met Krista in her home and we talked about her fight to wholeness.    Show Notes  What she is loving:  France & French Food Goodwill Stores Bulletproof Coffee  To find out about the snack Krista gave me head over to the show notes with the link below, that says show notes! App- Yelp Her book: Claim Your Healing   Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show.  Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Audible Get your free 30 day trial and download from Audible Here.      

How do you decide if a product meets criteria for being healthy? Registered dietitian, Amaris Bradley with the Partnership for a Healthier America, is going to walk us through how to use the online NACS PHA Healthier Product Calculator and what it means for merchandising. Learn more and check out the calculator at www.convenience.org/calculator. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS

Dr. Richard Carmona was the 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006), the only Surgeon General unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate. He is currently the Chief of Health Innovations at Canyon Ranch and a distinguished professor at the University of Arizona. Born to a poor Hispanic family in New York City, Dr. Carmona experienced homelessness, hunger, and health disparities during his youth. After dropping out of high school, Dr. Carmona enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967. While serving, he earned his GED and went on to become a combat-decorated Special Forces Vietnam veteran. After leaving active duty, he attended Bronx Community College of the City University of New York through an open enrollment program for veterans. He received an associate of arts degree. He then attended the University of California, San Francisco, where he received a bachelor of science degree and medical degree. At the University of California Medical School, Dr. Carmona was awarded the prestigious gold-headed cane as the top graduate. Trained in general and vascular surgery, Dr. Carmona also completed a NIH-sponsored fellowship in trauma, burns, and critical care. Dr. Carmona was then recruited jointly by the Tucson Medical Center and the University of Arizona to start and direct Arizona’s first regional trauma care system. Dr. Carmona has also served for over 32 years with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Tucson, including as deputy sheriff, detective, SWAT team leader and department surgeon. He is one of the most highly decorated police officers in Arizona, and has won numerous awards. Needless, to say Dr. Carmona is brilliant and has lived a life full of incredible accomplishments, but putting all of that aside I can say Dr. Carmona is a humble and kind soul. It was beyond an honor and privilege to interview an American Hero. Dr. Carmona shares his thoughts on what we need and can do to improve the health of not only Americans but all of us as global citizens. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed speaking to him. Thank you for listening as always and please share this podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it! Please rate the podcast wherever you listen. You can find me at http://howtohealth.org.

Amaris Bradley joins me in my kitchen! We don't cook anything for you, but we talk a lot about food–specifically yogurt, cupcakes, and indulgent vegetables. Amaris is the Director of Partnerships at Partnership for Healthier America (yes, Michelle Obama's health legacy). I wanted to get her thoughts on the food label changes, and tap into her communications expertise as well. She also enlightens us about how to plan some amazing travels.  In the news:  “Indulgent descriptions” and vegetable consumption The Delay in Food Label Changes

NACS has committed to the Partnership for a Healthier America to help guide convenience stores to serve healthier options to customers. As the first retail association to join PHA, NACS has a plan to revolutionize the industry to help curb the American obesity epidemic.

In addition to the numerous benefits age can bring, is the added importance of keeping our bodies fit, healthy and well nourished. Actress Tia Mowry, although still a youthful woman, had some health issues of her own. Recognizing her diet needed improvement, she combined her love of cooking with solid nutritional information to create her just released cookbook: WHOLE NEW YOU. Join Amaris Bradley, registered dietician and Director at the Partnership for a Healthier America, as she shares important information that will keep you fit and feisty for years to come!

With 500-plus stores throughout 6 states, Sheetz is regarded as one of the most successful convenience retailers in the country. From its popular MTO sandwich program to its work with the Partnership for a Healthier America and its recognition as one of the best companies to work for, Sheetz has a lot of things going for it.  But at the same time, it’s also continually looking to reinvent itself. What are the trends that are driving change and how can retailers take advantage of them? The hosts talk to Sheetz CEO Joe Sheetz about how the company is continually seeking out new opportunities and addressing challenges that are common to convenience retailers.

Events provide a primary, high-touch platform to deliver key messages to constituents. The Partnership for a Healthier America brings together policy advocates and the private sector at their annual Summit, a signature event and one that is highly productive in moving their mission forward. Drew Nannis, Chief Marketing Officer of PHA, outlines what makes it so successful. Other topics include: […]

Working with the Partnership for a Healthier America, more than 1,000 convenience store locations across the country have committed to offering an expanded selection of fresher, healthier choices, helping jumpstart the industry’s efforts as they begin to focus on increasing access to more nutrition options.

Dr. Toni Yancy recently passed after a battle with cancer. She was one of the first guest on "The Wellness Journey!" about 3 years ago.  Dr. Yancey became a supporter of the show. She was gracious and kind...a truely phenomenal woman. Toni was an extraordinary life force who made an impact on everyone she knew – from those who only met her once, to those who considered her a lifelong friend.  Born and raised in Kansas City,KS, Toni was a true renaissance woman who excelled in her many pursuits: at 6'2” a Division 1 basketball player during her undergraduate years at Northwestern,a former model, a poet and author, and a physician.  But she was most passionate about her work as a public health researcher and activist.Toni was committed to improving the health of vulnerable populations and devoted her career to eliminating health disparities. She created “Instant Recess®”, a program that calls for a grassroots approach to“making America healthier 10 minutes at a time.” Her idea to incorporate brief bouts of physical activity into daily routine whether at school or work or worship, earned her numerous awards including the Pioneering Innovation Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  She was one of a handful of national thought leaders asked to serve on the board of directors of the Partnership for a Healthier America, the non-profit that guided First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign. Toni, thank you for your support and your enthusiasm! I will miss you and so will the rest of the country. Rest in peace.  

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