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Yumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionCancer & Nutrition: What to Eat and Why It MattersIn this episode, Shireen speaks with Isabella Ferrari, a registered dietitian specializing in oncology nutrition at Doherty Nutrition. Isabella shares her journey from Venezuela to clinical practice in Dallas, where she found a deep connection working with cancer patients. The episode explores the essential role of nutrition in supporting treatment, preventing weight loss, and improving quality of life during cancer care. Tune in to learn how Isabella customizes dietary advice based on cancer types and symptoms—like nausea, swallowing issues, or fatigue—and how even small changes, like upgrading oatmeal or protein shakes, can make a big difference. 2025-06-1223 min
South Texas Power Lunch#57 | Yumlish - Shireen AbdullahOur new episode is now live! 🎙️
In this inspiring episode of The South Texas Power Lunch, we sit down with the CEO and founder Shireen Abdullah of Yumlish, a health-tech startup focused on culturally affirming, tech-enabled diabetes prevention programs. Driven by her personal health challenges and frustration with generic dietary advice, she shares how her journey led to the creation of a solution tailored for underrepresented communities.
Discover how Yumlish bridges the gap in diabetes prevention by leveraging text-based and web solutions—ensuring accessibility for low-income populations disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes. 🎙️ Tune in to learn:
T...2024-12-0522 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionSouth Asian Health AdvocacyIn this episode, we connect with Samira Khan, a nationally recognized leader in public health and health equity. She shares her journey and the impactful programs she's led at the South Asian Public Health Association. We delve into the unique challenges faced by South Asian populations and explore effective solutions to advance health equity. Tune in to learn how you can connect with Samira and support health equity initiatives.
Samira Khan is the President of the South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA). Since 1999, SAPHA has been focused on promoting the health and well-being of South Asian communities in the...2024-08-0825 min
The Ismaili ConnectionSCALING NUTRITION LITERACY WITH SHIREEN ABDULLAHShireen Abdullah is a foodie with a passion for problem-solving. Growing a culturally competent nutrition platform that connects individuals to dietitians. After spending most of her career as a project manager and management consultant, Shireen decided to change paths and pursue her passion to become a “nutri-prenuer.” While managing her own illness, she realized the importance of cultural nutrition education paired with an empowering, patient-centered care model to close gaps in health equity for minorities. Her startup is called Yumlish, creating an AI-powered, culturally relevant nutrition therapy platform for minorities with diabetes that addresses socioeconomic barriers to dietary adherence.
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Who The Health Started That?Shireen Abdullah, YumlishIn this episode, we interview Shireen Abdullah, the founder of Yumlish, a health-tech company that is revolutionizing nutrition education. Shireen shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with a chronic condition and struggling to find culturally relevant nutrition education resources. She explains how this experience led her to create Yumlish, which focuses on providing nutrition education at scale and democratizing access to this knowledge. Shireen highlights the importance of cultural competence and affirming cultural identity in nutrition education. She explains that Yumlish's approach is not about taking away traditional foods or making people feel guilty about their culture, but rather...2023-04-2621 min
Yumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe Vital Role of Carotenoids in Preventing Age-Related Autoimmune Diseases: Exploring their Benefits in Our DietsIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Billy (Randy) Hammond about carotenoids: what they are, their health benefits, and how consuming carotenoids can help combat age-related diseases.
Dr. Billy R. Hammond is a professor of Brain and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Georgia with experience in research, teaching, and mentoring. His research focuses on the role of diet and lifestyle in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, and he is a prolific author and keynote speaker in this field.
“Our physical structure is precarious. I mean, it has som...2023-03-2331 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionEating for Your Genes: Understanding the Role of Nutrigenomics and HealthIn this episode, Natalie explains the concept of nutrigenomics, how our individual genetic makeup can impact our nutrient needs and response to food, and the role of nutrigenomics in our diet for chronic conditions such as diabetes.
Natalie is a functional medicine practitioner, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist who focuses on a mind/body approach to healing and balancing from the root cause. She sees patients one-on-one in her private practice, Natalie Nicole Nutrition, LLC, and runs the website functionalmedicinefoodie.com.
“…What I'm looking at is what lifestyle things can we c...2023-03-0926 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe B12 Factor: Addressing Vitamin B12 Deficiencies in Vegetarian and Vegan DietsIn this episode, Dr. Roman Pawlak joins us to discuss all things Vitamin B-12! We talk about the associated deficiency, especially for those following vegetarian or vegan diets. We talk about signs and symptoms of deficiency and testing for VItamin B-12. He sheds light on this topic and provides valuable insights and tips on how individuals following a plant-based diet can ensure they are obtaining adequate amounts of this nutrient in their daily meals.
Dr. Pawlak is a current associate professor of nutrition at East Carolina University and the author of multiple books, including “Vitamin B12: Combating th...2023-03-0235 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe Role of Home Cooking on Diet QualityOn this episode, Dr. Nicole Farmer joins us to talk about her research on cooking frequency in non-Hispanic households and highlights the advantages of home cooking for better diet quality, mental health, and prevention of chronic disease.
Dr. Nicole Farmer is currently a Staff Scientist at the NIH Clinical Center and the Acting Section Chief of the Dietary Behaviors and Biopsychosocial Health Section within The Translational Biobehavioral and Health Disparities Branch (TBHD). In the intramural research position, Dr. Farmer is involved in both community-based and patient research exploring the role of cooking in chronic disease prevention and...2023-02-1626 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionFrom Vegan to Victory: The Benefits of Plant-Based Diets for AthletesJulieanna Hever is here to discuss the benefits of plant-based diets and to provide recommendations on how to approach plant-based diets as an athlete.
Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, The Plant-Based Dietitian, has a BA in Theatre and an MS in Nutrition, bridging her biggest passions for food, presenting, and helping people. She’s also appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, Harry, and The Steve Harvey Show.
“Well, anyone that wants to transition to a plant-based diet, I would say start where you know, where it's comfortable. “
2023-02-0922 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe Role of Food and Nutrients in Our BodyToday we are talking to Melissa Mendez about the role of food and nutrients in your body and why so many Americans are deficient in nutrients.
Melissa is a licensed and registered dietitian specializing in obesity and weight management. She has eight years of experience at Parkland Health and offers a variety of medical nutrition therapies, including those for diabetes, malnutrition, hyperlipidemia, and other conditions.
“We never want to have too much of something because it could lead to a medical condition.”
Question of the Day: How are...2023-02-0227 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionFood & Sugar AddictionDr. Nicole Avena talks to us about sugar and food addiction; what it means, the brain reward system, if being hangry is real, and the relation between food and mood.
Dr. Nicole Avena is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University. In addition to over 100 peer-reviewed scholarly publications, Dr. Avena has written several books, including What to Eat When You’re Pregnant, What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler and What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant....2023-01-2632 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionDiabetes Distress, Psychological Resistance To Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes, and Fear of HypoglycemiaToday, we are talking to Dr. Michael Vallis about diabetes distress, fear of hypoglycemia, and psychological insulin resistance. Stay tuned!
Dr. Vallis is a psychologist based in Halifax, Canada. He is an Associate Professor in Family Medicine at Dalhousie University. His main area of expertise is adult health psychology, with an emphasis on obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular risk and gastroenterology.
"I hope you can see that this concept of diabetes distress is very much centered in the disease, not the person."
Question of the day: For those that...2023-01-1931 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionBest of 2022 RecapYumlish recaps 2022 with highlights of some leaders in the diabetic healthcare profession. Let’s take a look back at some of the most informative discussions over the year.
Question of the Day: What did you think of this episode?
Episode Highlights:
The Mayo Clinic Diet
Diabetes and sleep
Cardiometabolic diseases
Diabetic eye disease
Community wellness
Connect with guests:
Dr. Hensrud –Mayo Clinic
Dr. Biggers–Instagram
Facebo...2023-01-1326 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe Mayo Clinic DietDr. Hensrud talks to us about the Mayo Clinic diet and answers your frequent questions about artificial sweeteners and rice, as well as the paradox around “eat less and exercise more”. Dr. Hensrud is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nutrition at the Mayo Clinic, and is medical editor of the Mayo Clinic Diet and the Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet.
“Some people get caught up in the details of diet.”
Question of the Day: Have you heard about the Mayo Clinic Diet?
In thi...2022-12-2228 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionLumps, Bumps and Rotating your Injection NeedleIn this episode, we will be talking with Ms. Melanie Teslik a certified diabetes care and educational specialist. In this episode, we will be discussing lipohypertrophy its causes, tips for management, and myths and misconceptions she addresses as a diabetes nurse educator.
Ms. Teslik is a certified diabetes care and education specialist and board certified in advanced diabetes management. She has been an active member of ADCES for over 12 years. Ms. Teslik is a past president of the local chapter and was named Diabetes Educator of the Year in 2016. She has also participated in numerous national committees...2022-12-0822 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionIs it really: ‘Good’ Foods vs. ‘Bad’ Foods?In this episode, we will be discussing cardiometabolic diseases, like heart disease and diabetes, lifestyle changes, statins, and valuing the quality of diet over quantity with Dr. Robert Eckel, Professor of Medicine Emeritus with appointments in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cardiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and kidney Diseases at the National Institutes of Health.
“I think good and bad cholesterol is often confused, and when you have your cholesterol measured…”
2022-12-0122 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionDoes Obesity Lead to Diabetes?Dr. Alka Kanaya joins Yumlish to talk about the correlation between obesity and diabetes. Dr. Kanaya is a primary care doctor and a clinical researcher at UCSF. She has focused her research on understanding why there is a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease among South Asians.
“[S]leep is very highly associated with craving centers and Satya centers in the brain and in the gut…”
Question of the Day: How are you managing diabetes in your life?
In this episode you will learn:
The co...2022-11-1728 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionA Path to Understanding DiabetesYumlish welcomes Dr. Alana Biggers an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Dr. Biggers is passionate about health disparity research and achieving health equity. Dr. Biggers leads a mentored research study to investigate the effects of mindfulness meditation on sleep and stress around Type II diabetes and heart disease risk. Today, Dr. Biggers will discuss how and why; people develop high blood sugars, the different types of diabetes, and if there is a relationship between sleep and type II diabetes.
Dr. Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, FACP is an internist and attended the University of...2022-11-1028 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionHealthy Living with DiabetesSusan Weiner owner of Susan Weiner Nutrition, PLLC is an award-winning nutritionist, author, and speaker. Susan earned her master’s degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Columbia University. Susan was 2015’s ADCES Diabetes Educator of the Year and received the 2022’s Distinguished Service Award from the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D). Yumlish welcomes Susan to discuss incorporating a healthy lifestyle to help maintain diabetes. Susan will provide some suggestions on starting and keeping a good exercise routine and eating healthy.
“[It] is about speaking up becaus...2022-11-0327 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionHelping Your Community Through FitnessZakiya joins Yumlish to discuss the importance of a community coming together and creating a space to become healthier. Zakiya Jenkins owns and operates a fitness studio dedicated to helping people in her community be healthier. Zakia resides in Des Moines Iowa and is the founder and Executive Director of Grace Fitness.
Zakiya is the founder and Executive Director of Grace Fitness. She holds a Masters's degree in Public Administration and is a certified personal trainer as well as a community health worker who helps people overcome their struggles to get healthy. She was born in Gary...2022-10-2726 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionLiving with Diabetic Eye Disease and Helping OthersYumlish sits down with Lisa Golden a certified diabetes care educator. Lisa explains the role of a CDCES, the importance of regular eye exams for someone with diabetes, and the signs and symptoms of diabetic eye disease.
Lisa Golden is a diabetes care and education specialist. She specializes in working with people with disabilities such as people living with vision impairments.
“Diabetic eye disease often goes unrecognized”
Question of the Day: Do you know someone who is living with diabetic eye disease? OR
When was the last time you had your eyes chec...2022-10-2026 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionAsian Indians at Higher Risk for DiabetesAsian Indians have the highest risk of diabetes, higher than any other minority group. Yumilsh welcomes Dr. Rupinder Deol to help understand the underlying factors. Dr. Deol also discusses healthcare physicians' role in providing medical care based on patients' ethnicity.
Dr. Rupinder Deol is an NP who specializes in Obesity and Diabetes. Her area of research interest is Asian Indians with diabetes. She completed her Master's in Nursing from Yale School of Nursing and Ph.D. at UCSF.
“Asian Indians have a 40% higher mortality rate compared to their white counterparts and it's re...2022-10-1323 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionAthletes and DiabetesMegan Robinson specializes in dietary and nutritional health in athletes with diabetes. Megan will discuss the nutritional challenges athletes with type 1 diabetes endure and how to build better nutritional health. Megan will explain how diabetes affects the athletes' train. Megan Robinson a registered dietitian and nutritionist (RDN) since 1994 has worked at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for the past 20 years. She is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator specializing in sports nutrition and diabetes education. Megan also has a private practice in sports nutrition where she works with individuals to enhance their athletic journey through nutritional...2022-10-0623 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionPolycystic Ovary Syndrome AwarenessIn today’s episode we welcome back Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes to our podcast. September is PCOS awareness month. We will be discussing some of the health problems that can develop from polycystic ovary syndrome and how you can better manage it.
Sue-Ellen is a Registered Dietitian of over 14 years and a Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist (CDCES). She is the founder and CEO of 360Girls&Women® - a holistic wellness company for girls and women and the co-founder of cultuRD™ at iamcultuRD.com - a Digital Healthcare App that connects Registered Dietitians to Clients based on cultural alignment.
“...2022-09-2927 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionSex Health and DiabetesShow Notes:
Shireen is joined by Dr. Janis Roszler who specializes in sexual health for people with diabetes. Diabetic people can suffer from sexual problems due to diabetes. Janis will discuss some of these topics and how you can better manage them.
Dr. Janis Roszler is a two-time award-winning Diabetes Educator of the Year, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a board-certified sex therapist, and a registered dietitian/nutritionist. Her columns have appeared throughout the U.S., China, and Dubai and she is the author of 5 books on diabetes-related sexual complications.
Quote: “Sex is...2022-09-2238 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionPrediabetes AwarenessIn today’s episode we will be talking with Dr. Aleem Kanji who specializes in Endocrinology. Dr. Kanji will be explaining the three criteria to test for pre-diabetes, symptoms associated with pre-diabetes, pre-diabetes reversal, and lifestyle changes that have an impact on one’s diabetes status.
Aleem Kanji, M.D. is a board-certified endocrinologist and obesity medicine physician, and the founder of Ethos Endocrinology in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kanji’s passion is improving metabolic health through increased time and attention made possible by the direct care model of Ethos Endocrinology.
“ It can seem intimidating or appear dr...2022-09-0122 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionDiabetes Peer SupportIn today's episode, we will be talking with Serena Valentine about peer support for those who have chronic illnesses due to diabetes. Serena will talk about the importance of finding support for anyone who has diabetes and how to transition to your new lifestyle.
Ms. Serena Valentine is the Executive Director of CORE Initiative, a health & wellness education nonprofit organization in Houston, TX. She is a diabetes peer educator with Cities Changing Diabetes, a global initiative that is managed by Novo Nordisk. Ms. Valentine works with Prevent Blindness to promote eye health and bring awareness to the c...2022-08-2531 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe Cost of Politicizing InsulinIn this week's episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Irl Hirsch about the high costs of insulin. Dr. Hirsch will discuss the struggles that people with type 1 diabetes face because the cost of insulin has increased to an untouchable point, which forces people to find alternative ways to save money. We will also be talking about the politicization of insulin costs and who's really to blame.
Dr. Hirsch received his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency training in internal medicine at the University of Miami, in Miami, Florida...2022-08-1829 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe Relationship Between Obesity and DiabetesIn today’s episode we will be discussing the relationship between obesity and diabetes with Dr. Ivania Rizo. We will be talking about the disparities in diabetes and how it affects minorities.
Dr. Ivania Rizo is Director of Obesity Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine In Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management at Boston University School of Medicine. She is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Obesity Medicine. Her clinical interests are obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders.
“ So for example Hispanics or Latinx community, the death rate from diabetes is 50...2022-08-1123 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionLife-Threatening Complications of DiabetesIn today’s episode, we will be talking to Dr. Alexanian who is the Director of Inpatient Diabetes Program at the Boston Medical Center, she specializes in inpatient management of diabetes. In this episode, we will discuss several life-threatening complications of diabetes called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hypoglycemic state (HHS). We will also discuss hospitals should create guidelines to manage these complications and how diabetes care has evolved over the years.
Dr. Sara Alexanian is an Endocrinologist at Boston Medical Center, which is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. She directs the Inpatient Diabetes program and...2022-07-2821 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionNutritional Needs During PregnancyDr. Widen will be discussing some of the obstacles pregnant people face when they are unable to access nutritional foods and how it affects the baby during pregnancy and after. We will also be talking about the different kinds of programs that can be created to help educate pregnant people in low-income communities.
Beth Widen, Ph.D., RD is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. In her research, she develops and applies advanced analytic methods and interdisciplinary approaches to improve nutrition during the first 1,000 days of...2022-07-2124 min
Yumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionFood InsecurityOn this episode, Dr. Eicher-Miller will be discussing what she has found in her research on food insecurity. We will also be talking about federal programs, food pantries, and community gardens and how important they are to communities that are in need.
Dr. Eicher-Miller is an Associate Professor of Nutrition Science at Purdue University. Her research focuses on food insecurity which affects 11% of U.S. households and creates uncertainty in having enough nutritious and safe food. Her work has found poor dietary and health outcomes linked to food insecurity among diverse populations and created interventions to improve f...2022-07-1423 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionFood Insecurity and Disordered EatingIn this episode, Dr. Hazzard will be talking about the relationship between disordered eating and chronic health conditions as well as the groups that are affected by food insecurity and lastly, what clinicians can do to screen for food insecurity.
Dr. Vivienne Hazzard (she/her) is a registered dietitian with a Ph.D. and MPH in nutrition from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Minnesota whose research aims to prevent disordered eating and eating disorders.
“...it's not only that binge eating is mo...2022-07-0720 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionEveryday Elements That Affect Our Health and Create IllnessesIn this week's episode, Dr. Heydarian will be discussing the effects associated with biological and sociological factors. We will also discuss the effects of stress eating and the importance of communication between health specialists and their patients.
Dr. Heydarian is a social health psychologist who examines disparities in chronic disease self-management and outcomes experienced by persons with disabilities and their caregivers. On the weekends, Dr. Heydarian enjoys strapping on her roller skates and hits the skate park.
“ I think that there needs to be greater education on disabilities and alternative models to the medical model of...2022-06-3031 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionSpirituality in MedicineOn this episode, Dr. Nair will be discussing the importance of spirituality in medicine. We will also talk about patients wanting to incorporate spirituality with alternative medicine and how these practices combined have had a positive effect on their patients' health.
Dr. Turya Nair is a faculty physician, board-certified in both family medicine and integrative medicine at the UT Southwestern Department of Family and Community Medicine. She focuses on whole-person care, including spirituality, patient narratives, and complementary therapies in her partnerships with patients. She also serves as the medical director for Parkland County’s Integrated Pain and He...2022-06-2338 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionCulturally Aware Diabetes EducationOn this episode, Dr. Ehrhardt talks to us about her new research project, in which she studies how a culturally tailored diabetes education program combined with real-time glucose monitoring can help Latinx populations with Type 2 diabetes. We will also discuss future education programs for people with diabetes.
Nicole Ehrhardt is an adult endocrinologist with 15 years of working with patient living with diabetes with focus on whole body health and also empowering patients living with diabetes.
“So we're really hoping to see that, you know, with no escalation of medication from the education and the real-time co...2022-06-1620 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionSensory Factors and Food ChoiceOn this episode, Dr. Mattes explains his expertise in how the sensory properties of food affect not only food choice in individuals but also the digestion and metabolism of certain foods in the body.
Dr. Mattes is a Distinguished Professor of Nutrition Science at Purdue University, Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and Affiliated Scientist at the Monell Chemical Senses Center. His research focuses on the areas of taste function, hunger and satiety, food preferences, regulation of food intake in humans, and human cephalic phase responses. At Purdue, Dr. Mattes is t...2022-06-0925 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionHow To Fight Sodium OverconsumptionOn this episode Dr. Lee talks about the importance of watching your sodium intake and discusses the ways that processed food can be changed to include less of it.
Soo-Yeun Lee (Soo) is a Professor in the department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on utilizing innovative sensory methods to develop healthful new product alternatives so as to promote lifelong healthful eating habits.
“ …Food companies with any companies that sell goods, their main goal is to make profit, sell a lot of products and make profit. And U.S...2022-06-0222 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionCooking and ConfidenceDr. Joanna Rees talks to us about her recent research on the effects of taking a healthy cooking class on the mental health and confidence of participants.
Dr. Rees is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a background as a chef and sports coach, currently working as a post-doctoral research fellow in the area of gut health. Her particular area of interest is how we should target nutrition as a preventive strategy to tackle population issues such as declining mental and physical health
“At the beginning of the program, there was a big difference between the ma...2022-05-2618 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionPsychosocial Challenges of Diabetes ManagementDr. Hughes talks to us about the intersection of behavioral medicine and diabetes treatment: in other words, the psychosocial challenges of diabetes management.
Ally is an Assistant Professor at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Primary Care. She is passionate about health policy. Her research in diabetes focuses on the psychosocial challenges of self-management including health equity, severe hypoglycemia, diabetes distress, diabetes complications, and disability.
“I think as researchers we need to do a better job of recruiting people that don't fit the usual demographic and actually represent the population.”
Quest...2022-05-1919 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionBehavioral and Cultural HealthDr. Fernandez talks to us about behavioral health, integrated behavioral health care models, and how those are related to his other specialty, cultural psychiatry.
Pedro José Fernandez, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center. He serves as CO- Chief of Psychiatry at Parkland Health. Dr. Fernandez earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and holds board certification in Addiction Medicine and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry.
“Depression is one of those things that becomes this insurmountable beast at times where even the simples...2022-05-1225 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionHOPE: Empowering African American GrandmothersDr. Vivian talks to us about her research focus in diabetes treatment for African American and Latino populations and her recently funded project which focuses on African American grandmothers as role models to their grandchildren.
Eva Marie Vivian is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. Dr. Vivian has been referred to as “the researcher with a servant’s heart” because of her service to underserved communities in Madison, WI. Her research interests focus on identifying disparities in the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic diseases among ethnic minorities, particularly African American and Latino...2022-05-0519 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionPersonalizing Diabetes Care for Low Income PatientsDr. Gunasekaran talks to us about her specialty in treating low income diabetes patients and the importance of building a relationship with the patient to help them successfully manage their disease.
Dr. Gunasekaran is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes care. She provides care mainly at Parkland Health, a safety net health system, for persons with diabetes.
“I feel like people who are from a low-income background or a disadvantaged background, often find barriers to accessing healthcare in general… And so, the changes that I can enact, or the help that I can give them, allo...2022-04-2824 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionBurnout in Nephrology NursesDr. Tamara Kear talks to us about ANNA’s recent research into the mental health and wellbeing of nephrology nurses and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on this issue, as well as what workplaces and the nursing industry can do to alleviate this common yet serious problem.
Dr. Tamara Kear is the Executive Director for the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) and a tenured Associate Professor at Villanova University. She was the 2019 National President for the American Nephrology Nurses Association during which time she directed ANNA’s response and actions related to the Advancing American Kidney Heal...2022-04-2122 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionCultural Competence in NutritionDr. Alison Brown talks to us about her research in cultural nutrition and racial and ethnic health disparities.
Alison Brown, MS, PhD, RDN is a public health nutrition researcher committed to addressing diet-related health disparities through research, community engagement and empowerment, and systems change. Dr. Brown serves as a Program Director at the National Heart Lung Blood Institute where her work centers on the social determinants of health and nutrition health disparities. She is the Past Chair of the National Organization of Blacks in Dietetic and Nutrition, a former AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow, Academy of Nu...2022-04-1419 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionBinge Eating and Diabetes in African AmericansDr. Goode talks about social justice in health, her past research on treating binge eating in Black women, and her current research on the interaction between binge eating and Type 2 diabetes in African Americans.
Dr. Rachel Goode is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work and in the Center for Eating Disorder Excellence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research interests include developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions to address health disparities in obesity and disordered eating outcomes.
“African-Americans have six times the odds of struggling with binge eating when it...2022-03-3121 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionType 2 Diabetes and Sugary DrinksIn this episode, Dr. Candice Price talks about her research on the effects of sugary drinks on type 2 diabetes and heart disease and her recent focus on this topic in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Dr. Candice Price is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis with seven years of experience as a cardiometabolic research scientist focused on understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease development. Her primary research investigates the impact of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption on cardiometabolic health in Black women.
“We can use sugar sweetened beverages sort of as a t...2022-03-2421 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionPatient Advocacy and Kidney DiseaseIn this episode, Lori Hartwell talks about her story of surviving and thriving with chronic kidney disease, her work founding the Renal Support Network with the goal of helping kidney patients become their own best advocates, and her work developing public policy to advocate for individuals with chronic kidney disease.
Lori Hartwell’s mission is to help people living with chronic kidney disease. Hartwell suffered kidney failure at the age of two, survived 50+ surgeries and 13 years of dialysis, and is now living with her fourth kidney transplant. Hartwell founded Renal Support Network in 1993 to instill “health, happiness, and...2022-03-1721 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionCOVID-19 and Dialysis for Acute Kidney InjuryIn this episode, Dr. Heung talks about his research focus in acute kidney injury (AKI), the effects of COVID-19 on the population of dialysis patients, and how we can keep our kidneys healthy.
Dr. Heung is a nephrologist (kidney specialist) at the University of Michigan where he has practiced since 2005. While he is a general nephrologist and sees patients with a wide variety of kidney diseases, his particular research focus area is acute kidney injury.
“So again, especially early in the pandemic, we saw very high rates of severe acute kidney injury in patients in the...2022-03-1022 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionDiabetes By Race: Inequality in the United StatesIn this episode, Dr. Buscemi talks about her research in diabetes mortality by race. We talk about the United States cities with the worst health disparities, how inequality affects diabetes mortality, and how health policy can be changed to fix this.
Dr. Joanna Buscemi is a Clinical Health Psychologist and Assistant Professor at DePaul University specializing in health inequities. She also serves as the Health Policy Council Chair at the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
“Black Americans with diabetes are more likely to die than white Americans with diabetes across the country and across every single one of...2022-03-0318 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionInsulin Affordability and Health PolicyIn this episode, Dr. Glied talks to us about all things insulin! We talk about the rising cost of insulin, insulin affordability, insulin cost for people with and without insurance, and the implications of the Build Back Better bill on insulin affordability.
Sherry is a health economist, who is currently the Dean of the Wagner School of Public Service at NYU. She previously served in government in the administrations of Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush.
“Now, what we see in our data is that what uninsured people do is that the...2022-02-2421 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionRace, Ethnicity, and Diabetes: Intra-Ethnic Diabetes DisparitiesIn this episode, Dr. Margrethe Horlyck-Romanovsky discusses intra-ethnic diabetes disparities and how to optimize diabetes risk assessments for diverse populations. She also talks about how immigrant status, ethnicity, and race can influence diabetes risk in populations of African descent.
Dr. Horlyck-Romanovsky is a public health nutrition professional committed to addressing intra-ethnic health disparities among populations of African descent. Her mixed methods research examining intra-ethnic risk profile in New York City, compares risk factors, health behaviors and disease profiles of African Americans, African-born Blacks and Afro-Caribbeans.
“Up until 2017 there was no data on the intra-ethnic differences in...2022-02-1723 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionKidney Disease with DiabetesShow Notes:
In this episode, Dr. Leisman delves into kidney disease in diabetes, including symptoms and foods to avoid with kidney disease and diabetes. She talks about how a plant-based diet can help kidney disease with diabetes and gives specific suggestions for how diabetec individuals can take control of their health to prevent kidney failure.
Dr Leisman is a board-certified nephrologist (kidney doctor) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She cares for people with acute and chronic kidney disease, and people on dialysis.
“A plant based diet tends to have le...2022-02-1021 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionUsing Food Prices to Investigate Nutrition and Healthy EatingIn this episode, Dr. William Masters discusses the economics of nutrition and food prices. He debunks the misconception that healthy eating must be expensive and explains what can be done to improve food affordability for all families.
Will Masters is an economist at Tufts University, in the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. He studies the development of agriculture, food production and food choice around the world.
“In these communities, where people are marginalized in various ways, it's often difficult to get enrolled and remain enrolled because there are sets of hurdles to demonstrate el...2022-02-0331 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionDisparities in Hispanic Caribbean Nutrition and Chronic DiseaseIn this episode, Dr. Melissa Fuster talks about the influence of cultural and structural factors on nutritional practices through the lens of Hispanic Caribbean communities. Dr. Fuster further talks about ethnic restaurants' nutrition environments and ties with healthy eating practices for chronic disease prevention and management.
Dr. Melissa Fuster is Associate Professor at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Her research examines the contextual factors influencing food practices and the policies and interventions implemented to improve them, as featured in her new book, Caribeños at the Table: How Migration, Health, and Race I...2022-01-2724 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionChallenging Whiteness and the Mediterranean DietIn this episode, Dr. Katherine Burt delves into how the Mediterranean diet plan is a white diet that perpetuates racist systems of oppression through being framed as the gold standard of healthy eating. She also discusses the need to diversify the field of dietetics and better include culturally rich food into dietary recommendations.
Katherine Burt Gardner Burt, PhD, RD is an assistant professor and Undergraduate Program Director of the Dietetics, Foods, and Nutrition Program at Lehman College, City University of New York. Dr. Burt is a registered dietitian and culinary nutritionist who teaches courses in cultural humility...2022-01-2022 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionIndigenous Food Systems and Food SovereigntyIn this episode, Mariah Gladstone discusses the definition of food sovereignty and her involvement in the Indigenous food movement. She talks about what individuals can do to incorporate more indigenous, pre-colonial foods into their diet to improve health outcomes, combat chronic disease, and prevent diabetes.
Mariah Gladstone is Blackfeet and Cherokee and lives on the Blackfeet Nation in Northwest Montana. She is the founder of Indigikitchen, an online cooking show that reteaches information about Indigenous food preparation.
“I promote these ancestral foods so that we can really uplift those and recognize this ancestral wisdom that he...2022-01-1328 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionConnecting Food Policy and Chronic DiseaseIn this episode, Alyshia Gálvez discusses the implications of economic and food policy on food systems. She talks about how diet-related chronic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes are influenced by trade agreements and political forces, rather than just individual decisions. Listen to this episode to learn about what food policies need to be created to combat current issues in public health policy.
Alyshia Gálvez is a cultural and medical anthropologist. She is professor of Latin American and Latino Studies at Lehman College and of anthropology at the Graduate Center of the City University of...2022-01-0629 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionQuestioning Personal Responsibility in Chronic Illness and DiseaseAdele Hite discusses current gaps in nutritional health policy and raises important questions about the ethics of nutritional interventions. She talks about how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans created a correlation between diet and chronic disease that has shaped chronic disease management. Tune in to find out how you can challenge the rhetoric of personal responsibility and individualism as the cause of chronic illness and diabetes.
Adele Hite, PhD MPH RDN is a registered dietitian with graduate training in nutritional epidemiology and public health and a doctorate in rhetoric, communication, and digital media. Her work combines biomedicine...2021-12-1634 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionClinicians and Parents for Childhood Obesity PreventionIn this episode, Dr. Eliana Perrin discusses the importance of clinicians and caregivers in childhood obesity prevention. She talks about how parents can help their children establish healthy habits from an early age and how clinicians can better intervene to prevent childhood obesity during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn how healthcare providers can better equip parents and caregivers to prevent childhood obesity.
Dr. Eliana Perrin is a general pediatrician, researcher, and expert in childhood obesity prevention and treatment. She focuses on communities that have been systematically disadvantaged. She studies how primary care teams...2021-12-0919 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionClimate Change and Diabetes Health ImpactsDr. Hugh Montgomery discusses the relationship between climate change and diabetes. Dr. Montgomery details how environmental factors of health affect diabetes, and why we should consider issues of environmental diabetes as a public health crisis. Tune in to find out what effects of climate change impact diabetes and what policy interventions are needed to address changing global environments.
Hugh Montgomery is a Professor of Intensive Care Medicine and Director of the Centre for Human Health and Performance at UCL (University College London). He Co-leads The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change.
“What's good for th...2021-12-0231 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionWhat is Diabetes Retinopathy?In this episode, Dr. Mitul Mehta talks about what is diabetes retinopathy. He dives into symptoms and treatment for diabetes retinopathy and how opthamologists and other healthcare providers can better support individuals with diabetes before their presentation with the disease. Tune in to learn more about diabetic retinopathy prevention and management.
Dr.Mehta teaches medical students, residents and fellows how to diagnose and treat diseases of the retina including diabetes mellitus, specializing in vitreoretinal surgery. He also co-founded an augmented reality visual aid company called Eyedaptic that makes devices to help people with retinal disease see better.2021-11-1818 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionDiabetes in the Hispanic and Latino PopulationDr. Enrique Caballero discusses type 2 diabetes in the Hispanic/Latino population and diabetes disparities among racial and ethnic minorities. He talks about diabetes education programs specifically for Hispanic and Latino communities and how diabetes management programs must be culturally adapted. Listen to this episode to learn how to best support nutrition in the Latino community.
Dr. Caballero is the Director of Latino Diabetes Health in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Director of International Innovation Programs in the Office for External Education at Harvard Medical School. He is als...2021-11-1131 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionChronic Illness and Your Healing PotentialDr. David Hanscom defines chronic pain and discusses the physiological and environmental origins of chronic pain. He talks about how to deal with chronic illnesses such as diabetes using neurological and anti-inflammatory tools. Tune in to learn about how people can pursue dynamic healing as an alternative to mainstream chronic pain management.
David Hanscom, MD practiced complex orthopedic spine surgery for 32 years. He quit his practice in Seattle, WA to present his insights into solving chronic pain, which evolved from his own 15-year battle. He eventually escaped from the ordeal and discovered that mental pain is the...2021-10-2832 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionDebunking the Racist Origins of "Fat is Bad": The Anti-Black Roots of Anti-FatnessDa’Shaun Harrison defines anti-fatness and discusses how social constructions of health are rooted in anti-blackness that permeate throughout healthcare. They talk about the inequalities fat Black people face in medicine and how to debunk the social notion that fat is bad. Tune in to find out how constructions of health marginalize fat Black people.
Da’Shaun Harrison is a Black trans writer, abolitionist, and community organizer in Atlanta, GA. Harrison currently serves as the Managing Editor of Wear Your Voice Magazine, and is the author of “Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness.”
“I...2021-10-2121 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionOne-on-One Physical Therapy for Chronic Illness ManagementDr. Eva Norman joins Shireen to discuss how one-on-one and at home physical therapy can be beneficial for individuals struggling with chronic illnesses and allow them to make better progress. Tune in to learn about how to maximize physical therapy in chronic illness management.
Dr. Eva Norman is a physical therapist who founded Live Your Life to offer her patients services both in the home and the community that could help them experience health, wellness, and a more active lifestyle throughout their life spans. Her team offers creative applications of preventive and rehabilitative physical therapy, occupational therapy...2021-10-1425 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionAddressing Children’s Health and Nutritional Needs through Policy & AdvocacyJennifer Weber joins Shireen to explore how government policies can determine the status of children’s health and adequately address their nutritional needs. She analyzes existing programs and suggests policy changes at all levels of government that can improve children’s health. Tune in to learn more about how you can get involved with childhood health and nutrition advocacy efforts.
Jennifer Weber is an advocate for children’s health and well-being with experience building effective strategies and partnerships. She translates science into understandable and actionable messages for organizations, policymakers, and communities.
“When we have to work tow...2021-10-0724 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionImpact of Location, Caregivers, and Identities on Childhood ObesityDr. Michelle White discusses the current state of childhood obesity in the United States and emphasizes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. She will also talk about how social determinants of health, environmental factors, and caretakers can influence children’s weight and overall health. Stay tuned to hear what you can do as a caregiver or healthcare provider to prevent and manage childhood obesity.
Dr. White is a pediatrician and health equity researcher at Duke University. Her research focuses on developing and adapting interventions to eliminate disparities in child obesity- a condition which disproportionately affects children of co...2021-09-3022 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionEncouraging Childhood Wellness through Sustainable ExerciseElaine Wyllie dives into how to combat childhood obesity through daily exercise. She talks about how exercise contributes to children’s brain development, why it's so important for children to establish sustainable wellness habits from an early age, and how institutions can overcome social inequalities to make exercise accessible for all children. Tune in to find out why we should encourage childhood wellness through sustainable exercise!
Elaine Wyllie is the founder of The Daily Mile, an organization that aims to improve the physical, emotional, and social health and wellbeing of all people.
“Children have to own...2021-09-2323 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionHow is Childhood Obesity Related to Diabetes?Dr. Rachana Shah joins Shireen to explore the link between childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes. She outlines what to expect if your child experiences a pre-diabetes diagnosis, childhood obesity, and/or type 2 diabetes. Tune in to hear about what healthcare providers and caregivers can do to better prevent and manage childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Shah is a pediatric endocrinologist and the medical director of the Healthy Weight Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She has a special interest in pediatric obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic complications. She is also the mother of 2 young...2021-09-1621 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionChildhood Diabetes & Obesity: Family Burdens and Care InvolvementDr. Ashley Butler joins Shireen to discuss the prevalence of and intersection of race and ethnicity in childhood diabetes. She explains how implicit bias exacerbates existing disparities in healthcares and explores how social determinants of health impact childhood obesity.
Dr. Ashley Butler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and serves as a Licensed Psychologist at Texas Children’s Hospital. Her research focuses on child health equity funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and several other foundations.
“With something as complex and...2021-09-0923 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionChildhood Obesity and Mental HealthDr. Sutaria joins Shireen to discuss the mental health impacts for children experiencing obesity and how social identities further affect this relationship. He outlines what is being done to help end the childhood obesity epidemic. Keep listening to learn how you can better support the mental health of children experiencing obesity.
Dr. Shailen Sutaria is a clinical doctor specializing in public health with an interest in preventing ill health through lifestyle modifications. He is a clinical lead at Heathily, a self-care platform that uses responsive AI to provide personalized information from doctors and healthcare specialists.
“Wha...2021-09-0233 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionPregnancy and Preconceived DiabetesOn this episode of the Yumlish Podcast, Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes joins Shireen to discuss the effects of preconception diabetes on pregnancy. She explores the connections between preconception diabetes and gestational diabetes as well as the potential impacts on breast milk.
Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes Holistic Women’s Health Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist Certified Personal Trainer. She is the Founder and CEO of 360Girls&Women® LLC, a health and wellness company for girls and women.
“Go to your team, your registered dietician, your OB GYN, your endocrinologist, go to your team so that you get...2021-08-2624 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionFatphobia and Our Bodies in the WorldOn this episode of the Yumlish Podcast, Dr. Lindo Bacon joins Shireen to discuss fatphobia, body confidence, and navigating health information online. They touch on the ideas of body confidence and fatphobia.
Dr. Lindo Bacon is a scientist and former professor who has mined their deep academic proficiency, their clinical expertise, and their personal experience to write the groundbreaking books, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight and the co-authored Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, or Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight. Their newly released book, Radical Belonging...2021-08-1924 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionChronic Disease and Mental HealthOn this episode of the Yumlish podcast, Dr. Carla Marie Manly joins Shireen to discuss mental health management and chronic disease prevention. She also touches on partner intimacy and the link between diabetes and depression.
Clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Carla Marie Manly makes her home in Sonoma County, California. In addition to her clinical practice, she is deeply invested in her roles as an author, consultant, advocate, and speaker. With a holistic, body-mind-spirit approach, Dr. Manly specializes in improving professional and personal relationships through mindfulness and communication skills.
“I am se...2021-08-1227 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionGestational Diabetes: Preventions & EffectsOn this week’s episode of the Yumlish Podcast, Leigh Tracy defines gestational diabetes and shares steps toward prevention. She also discusses management methods, the frequency of gestational diabetes in the United States, and the effects and impact of this condition on the baby and on the birthing person.
Leigh is a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes care and education specialist who provides nutrition education and diabetes self-management in pregnancy. Currently, she is Coordinator for Diabetes Self-Management in Pregnancy for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family and...2021-07-2921 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionUncontrolled Diabetes and Inpatient CareWhat is uncontrolled diabetes? Dr. Richard Siegel joins Shireen on this episode of the Yumlish Podcast to answer that question. Dr. Seigel defines steps on how to manage diabetes and examines what diabetes management and care looks like for inpatients, taking into account the special considerations patients with diabetes might need to take if they are admitted to the hospital. He also touches on how COVID-19 has impacted medical innovation, regarding diabetes care and new access methods.
Dr. Richard Siegel graduated from Albany Medical College and did internal medicine training with chief residency at Boston University Medical...2021-07-2222 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe Advocacy and Stigma of Type 1 DiabetesDr. Apoorva Gomber joins Shireen on this episode to discuss advocacy work addressing the stigma of having Type 1 Diabetes and how listeners can advocate for themselves and others. She also comments upon what is being done to increase access to care in the United States and across the globe.
Dr. Apoorva Gomber is a trained physician from India and her interest in global health focuses primarily on childhood diabetes. Specifically, she is focused on improving access to care in low and middle-income countries. Having worked on various advocacy initiatives to improve access to insulin and understanding of...2021-07-1526 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionPhysical Therapists and Chronic HealthOn today’s episode, Dr. Mary Hastings joins Shireen to discuss Physical Therapists’ Role in Diabetes Prevention & Management. She also comments upon how to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes, tips for becoming more active, and gives advice to those who may be interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy.
Dr. Mary Hastings is Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Surgery in the Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University, St. Louis, MO, which is where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation. Mary also has a Bachelor of Scie...2021-07-0822 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionInsulin Accessibility and Health Rights AdvocacyIn this episode, Elizabeth Pfiester joins Shireen to discuss insulin accessibility and advocacy. She also touches on the topics of diabetes supplies, medical care, and the Insulin for All movement.
Elizabeth Pfiester is the founder and executive director of T1International, a global diabetes advocacy organization with the vision to support those with type 1 and fighting for health rights. Since she was four years old, Elizabeth has been living with type 1 diabetes. She advocates that where you were born should not determine whether you live or die with diabetes.
“We know that we...2021-07-0121 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe No-Diet Method and Body AutonomyDo diets ever make you feel constricted? Confined? Feeling like you have no control? In this episode, Amber Charles joins Shireen to discuss the No-Diet Method. Body Autonomy is an important factor in this method. Amber also gives advice on incorporating cultural foods into meals, nutritional therapy and interventions, and weight stigma.
Amber Charles is a Public Health Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian located in Trinidad and Tobago. Amber, affectionately known as “The Cultural Dietitian,” shares culturally competent nutrition through her blog and freelance writing.
Question of the Day: What’s your favorite way to...2021-06-2421 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionThe Effects of Individualized Nutrition on HealthRegistered dietitian Kelly Schmidt discusses individualized nutrition, gut health, and the three pillars of autoimmune disease with Shireen on this episode of the Yumlish Podcast. She shares her style of aiding her clients and her experiences with Type 1 diabetes management. She also discusses how mindset and lifestyle changes can affect health.
Kelly Schmidt is a registered dietitian. On her website, she promotes diabetic wellness and management. Kelly is a health advocate and maintains her own private practice.
“It’s not always just what we’re eating; it’s what’s eating us.” - Kelly Schm...2021-06-1720 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionHow Megaproviders Affect Patients and Chronic HealthcareHave you ever wondered about how a health group impacts your healthcare? On today’s episode, Dr. Burns and Dr. Dranove join Shireen to discuss just that! They also share their insights on megaproviders, insurance, and primary care. Their joint book Big Med: Megaproviders and the High Cost of Healthcare in America is available for purchase at University of Chicago Press and US Healthcare Ecosystem by Dr. Burns can be found at McGraw-Hill.
As an expert in healthcare management for forty years, Dr. Burns has MBA in Health Administration and has a Ph.D. in Sociology. He is...2021-06-1026 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionPhysician Culture and its Impact on Doctors and PatientsDr. Robert Pearl joins Shireen to discuss physician culture, improvements that can be made to it, and questions to ask your doctor.
Dr. Pearl is a Forbes healthcare contributor, the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, a best-selling author, and a Stanford Medical School and Business School professor. He is also the host of two healthcare podcasts: "Fixing Healthcare" and "Coronavirus: The Truth." His new book "Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors & Patients” is available for presale.
"My belief is that together we can once again make American medicine great again." - Dr...2021-05-2725 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionType 1 & Type 2 Diabetes: What's the difference?Mary-Ellen Phipps talks to Shireen about her personal experience living with Type 1 Diabetes, the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and The Easy Diabetes Cookbook. Mary-Ellen also explains how individuals with diabetes can utilize fat fiber and protein to balance their blood sugar.
Mary-Ellen is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who owns Milk & Honey Nutrition, a website and blog dedicated to diabetes education, recipes, general wellness and healthy eating. She received her PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
"At the end of the day, we all have to treat t...2021-05-2015 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionConsumer Behavior and Marketing Research with FoodHave you ever wondered what terms like natural free range cage free and no sugar added really mean? In this episode, Shireen talked to Dr. Ernest Baskin who walked us through these terms and really empowers us to make better decisions the next time we are grocery shopping or at a restaurant.
Dr. Baskin is an Assistant Professor of Food Marketing and General Pack fellow at the Haas School of Business at St. Joseph's University. He researches consumer behavior in the food domain.
"We as consumers don't tend to realize the extent to which our w...2021-04-2922 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionUnderstanding Motivation & Willpower in the Grocery StoreHolly Howe talks to Shireen about understanding motivation and that while willpower is a limited resource, we can still incorporate healthy choices without exerting willpower. And lastly, she talks to us about the Open Science Online Grocery Store tool that tests choice architecture.
Holly Howe is a fourth year PhD candidate in marketing at Duke University. She holds a master's in kinesiology from the University of Toronto. Her PhD work has focused on understanding how people think about and enact their goals. Recently, she launched an Open Science Online Grocery Store tool to help researchers and policymakers...2021-04-2219 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionHealthy at Every SizeIn this episode, Dr. Kim Daniels talks to us about the anti-diet approach, how intuitive eating can be far superior and effective than the focus on weight loss, her Health at Every Size approach, and how we can advocate for our care to our medical team.
Dr. Daniels is a clinical psychologist and an online emotional eating coach. Using intuitive eating and Health at Every Size approaches, she helps women exit diet culture, and change their relationship with food and their bodies.
"I think one of the things that people don't necessarily think about, and...2021-04-1524 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionBehavioral Economics and Choice Architecture with FoodDr. Anne Thorndike explains to us what is behavioral economics and choice architecture, how we're surrounded by it, and how we should make our day-to-day decisions at the workplace as well as at the grocery store. We learn what we can do differently in utilizing choice architecture to be applied on a more micro level in our homes.
Dr. Thorndike is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the director of the metabolic syndrome clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on individual and population behavioral interventions to prevent cardiometabolic disease. Through implementation...2021-04-0824 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionHealthy Food on a BudgetDo you need to spend a lot of money on food if you want a healthy diet? Can you use food as medicine? In this episode, Tami Ross corrects some misconceptions about diet and gives some tips on a healthy, cheap, and assessable diet focused on diabetes patients. She also talks about her books and what inspired her to write them.
Tami Ross is a nationally recognized registered dietitian, diabetes care and education specialist, author, spokesperson, blogger, and consultant with over 25 years of experience in diabetes care and education. She was named Diabetes Educator of the Year a...2021-04-0123 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionMind, Body, SpiritHow can you live with the “Mind, Body, Spirit” approach? In this episode, Constance Brown-Riggs tells us how to manage all this comfort and balance in life through nutrition and diet. This podcast presents her two published books, what they talk about and her inspiration to write them.
Constance, Owner of CBR Nutrition Enterprises, is the author of Diabetes Guide to Enjoying Foods of the World and The African American Guide to Living Well With Diabetes. She is past chair of the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
"My goal is a...2021-03-2526 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionLet’s Chew the Fat: Providing Culturally Competent Dietary Interventions for Diabetes ManagementThis week, Shireen and Candice Jones discuss why the Black, Hispanic and Latino populations are disproportionately affected by diabetes, what barriers to diabetes care are related to cultural food practices, and cultural considerations in diabetes education.
Candice, originally from Maryland, presides as the dietetic technician program chair at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College overseeing the dietetic technician and pre-nutrition science degrees and dietary management certificate. For the past 13 years, Candace has also continued to work as a certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at the Christ hospital diabetes and Endocrine Center.
"Everyone views health...2021-03-0418 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionHealthy Shopping at the Grocery StoreShireen interviews Andrew Akhaphong about his work as a dietitian and recommends diets based on chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Andrew talks about how one diet does not fit all and how one should use portion control in their own diet.
Andrew has been a registered dietitian and has been in the grocery retail industry for four years with six years of prior experience as a clinical nutrition manager. When he discovered how little there was in culturally appropriate education tools in the clinical setting, Andrew pursued the opportunity in grocery retail to bridge the g...2021-02-1819 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionSugar Dietary GuidelinesShireen sits down with registered dietitian Jaime Freier, and discuss Dietary Guidelines focusing on sodium, sugar and alcohol. Jaime recommends how the dietary guidelines should be reviewed and adjusted, and how one could stay up-to-date with their nutrition information.
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian skilled in Customer Service, Public Speaking, Nutrition, and Management. She graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a BS in Nutrition focused in Dietetics and a BA in Psychology with a Social Justice minor. She also completed a Dietetic Internship at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay with an em...2021-02-0415 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionExploring Intersections of Diabetes, Race, and COVID-19On this episode, Registered Dietitian Yvonne D. Greer talks about the importance of cultural relevance in nutrition, the impact of COVID-19 and racism on health disparities within communities of color, and the impact of social capital on food insecurity.
Yvonne is the owner of Y-Eat Right, a nutritional consulting company for healthy living. Through her work, Yvonne has been a keynote speaker at various notable events, conducts special nutrition workshops, and hosts cooking demos - all to promote healthy, nutritional eating and living behaviors. Inspired by her “mission moment”, Yvonne’s ultimate goal is to reach as many pe...2020-09-1025 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionMaking Family Meals Fun During COVID-19On this episode, Shireen chats with Registered Dietician Nutritionist, Liz Weiss, about family nutrition, the importance of fruits and veggies in a well-balanced diet, and how to keep cooking fun for the family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winner of the 2015 Media Excellence award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Liz is a nationally-recognized registered dietitian nutritionist and pioneer in nutrition communications. She is the mom of two grown boys and the voice behind the Liz's Healthy Table podcast and blog. Liz is also the author of the playful Color, Cook, Eat! coloring book series and the...2020-08-2722 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionEffective Communication for Diabetes Care During COVID-19On this episode, Shireen chats with Registered Dietician Nutritionist, Barbara Mayfield, about nutrition communication, the ways that healthcare professionals can effectively communicate with patients living with diabetes, and medical communication in the era of COVID-19.
Barbara is the founder and president of Nutrition Communicator LLC, where she leads nutrition professionals to become confident and compelling communicators. Barb served as editor for the recently published book from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics titled, Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide - leading a team of 57 experts in nutrition communication.
"Communication is the essence of being an effective n...2020-08-2017 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionPlant-Based Diets for Latinx Individuals Living with DiabetesOn this episode, Shireen chats with Registered Dietitian Jennifer Rodriguez about working with Latinx individuals living with diabetes, her inspiration and focus on plant-based foods, and busts myths for costs and nutrition within a plant-based diet.
Jennifer is the owner, Registered Dietitian, and food photographer behind Food is Vida, a nutrition consulting and media business. Through Food is Vida, Jennifer specializes in teaching preventive and plant-based nutrition, and inspires Latinx communities to enjoy their cultural foods in combination with nutrition therapies to enhance their health.
Like Yumlish, Jennifer practices out of Texas, and for our...2020-08-1319 minYumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionCOVID-19 and Diabetes ManagementToday's guest is Emily Timm, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, DCES whose passion is to help people with diabetes and related endocrine disorders achieve their goals through diet. Emily is a Registered Dietitian and an Educational Specialist who holds a Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management. Our host is Shireen and she is on a mission to empower people with chronic conditions, like Heart Diseases and Diabetes, reclaim their health through diet.
“If the diabetes is well managed, meaning there aren't a lot of fluctuations between high and low blood sugar, then the risk of getting severely sick from...2020-03-2025 min