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In this episode, Tina talks with Karolina Rzadkowolska about ditching alcohol for personal growth and empowerment. Karolina shares her personal journey of changing her relationship with alcohol and empowering other women to do the same. Karolina discusses the following topics: Health and mental benefits of being alcohol-free Actionable steps to ditch alcohol How to get…
Reporting coming out of major cities all are saying the same thing: Black people are over-represented in the number of deaths related to COVID-19. From Louisiana: Although African Americans account for one-third of Louisiana’s population, they represent more than 70% of the state’s deaths from COVID-19 caused by the virus, according to the data. [source]…
‘Tis the season for all of the comfort food! If you want to enjoy your favorite fall flavors without dairy or eggs, I’ve got you covered. I’ve gathered up 10 delicious vegan recipes for fall. Hi friends! Anyone else feeling SO EXCITED for fall? Last year, I felt like I was going through the motions,…
September 19, 2023 3 Comments Healthy apple recipes are so simple to create. The apple is such a perfect fruit – sweet, crunchy, and it bakes well. My part of the country features apples everywhere! In my backyard, driving to my children’s school, in the stores, farmers markets, and roadside stands. I can’t get…
In this episode, Tina talks about body recomposition, a process where the body loses fat and gains muscle simultaneously. She also talks about the importance of fueling the body properly to achieve the health goals for women in their perimenopause. Tina discusses the following topics on body recomposition: Sustainable weight loss and body recomposition goals…
I want you to know that we had another round of coronavirus disease in my house. I want you to know that my daughter, I, and my mother-in-law all caught it this April, and were incapacitated for weeks on end. I also want you to know that my mother-in-law, who lived a full life at…
Hi hi! Happy Friday! How was the week? We’re on Day 5 of our community detox and the feedback so far as been amazing! I’m doing 21 days for the first time, and I already feel SO good. I could see/feel a lot of inflammation in my face, and it’s already gone. My energy is…
September 13, 2023 2 Comments You got zucchinis? I have got a chocolate chip zucchini bread recipe for you. This uses up 3 medium zucchinis! I know people have too many zucchinis in August and this bread will freeze well. Adding zucchini to baked goods makes them moist without using butter or oil. Zucchini…
In this episode, Tina talks about the importance of minerals, why mineral loss is so common in women, and how mineral testing can help you lose weight and feel your best. She also shares insights into the relationship between minerals and hormones, which can cause symptoms of imbalance and make losing weight harder and more…
All across the country, we’re watching communities go through the same thing we went through here in New York, people testing positive for coronavirus disease (or COVID-19), and then the mad scramble for hospital beds, ventilators, personal protective equipment. Hospital staff enduring the experience of watching patients’ health deteriorating rapidly, having to deliver painful messages…
September 5, 2023 15 Comments Whole grain banana muffins need to be a staple in your house. I cannot believe that I haven’t posted this recipe. A few weeks ago, I used Kodiak mix to create a Kodiak pancakes recipe. It did include bananas and I believe this recipe could easily make muffins. But,…
In this episode, Tina talks about the overwhelm that many women in perimenopause experience, especially when they get a lot of information online, but still have so many questions about what to do and what results they should expect from their efforts. She shares where to start with your efforts and the 5 biggest dial-movers…
Trigger warning: This post contains references to intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, gun violence, mass shootings, and general purpose terrible human beings on the Internet. I’m sorry for exposing you to it in advance. I remember Elliot Rodger. I remember him fondly. In 2014 Rodger, a 22 year old man who billed himself a “catch”…
Hi hi! Happy weekend! What are you up to? We’re heading to San Diego for the long weekend and looking forward to some beach time, restaurants, and shopping. I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead! Thank you so much for all of the heartfelt and kind comments and emails after my last podcast episode….
August 29, 2023 20 Comments Lasagna is one of those foods that top favorite foods lists and so I came up with baked zucchini lasagna to help lighten this classic. My son, not unlike Garfield, hasn’t met a lasagna he doesn’t like. Honestly, the kid could eat his own tray of the stuff if…
In this episode, Tina speaks with Carrots ‘N’ Cake coach and FDN Practitioner, Jennifer Woodward, about the importance of functional testing for women during their perimenopausal years. Jennifer provides clarity around some of the imbalances that women might experience in perimenopause and some of the common markers we see on functional tests. Jennifer discusses: Common…
Gen X’ers, I think we need to have an important conversation. Now, I might be coming to you as a Millennial, but I’m an older one. I’m more like your younger sibling than I am the obnoxious cousin you used to babysit at the family reunions while all the Capital G Grown Folks were drunk…
Sharing my thoughts on the Dr. Stephen Cabral 7-day detox, and sharing the recipes I enjoyed while I was on this Functional Medicine detox. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely day so far. I’m re-sharing this post today because we are going to do another Community Detox starting on September…
August 19, 2023 7 Comments This healthy slow cooker oatmeal is for all the people who want a hot breakfast and don’t have time to make it. I am a big fan of slow cooker oatmeal with old fashioned oats AND steel cut oats. I like to grab whatever I have available when the…
In this episode, Tina speaks with Beth Terranova about her journey and how she got started working with people with scoliosis. Beth shares why strength training is important for people with scoliosis and the possibility of improvement for an adult with scoliosis. Beth discusses: Why strength training is so important for people with scoliosis The…
A couple of weeks ago, a popular Instagram account referenced me as a “body positive” woman of color. I very politely thanked them for the inclusion, and snuck back into the shadows like I usually do on all matters of “body positivity,” because what happened next is what always happens. I later received a message,…