Licensed dietitian Kelly Burgess grew up in the Caribbean sucking on fresh sugar cane. Today she studies what ultra-processed food is actually doing to our bodies, and why you cannot out-exercise a diet that isn't working for you. In this episode of Receipts: The Body Keeps Score, Kelly and Dr. Jasel Martin talk food quality, cultural food traditions, why carbs aren't the enemy, and what it actually looks like to advocate for yourself when a doctor isn't listening. This is not medical advice. A licensed provider determines what is right for you.

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Learn more about Kelly and contact her at tobetterhealthnutrition.com

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The conversation delves into the topic of fibroids, starting with an introduction to fibroids and their prevalence among women. Kelly shares her personal fibroid journey, highlighting the impact on her reproductive health and emotional well-being. The discussion also covers the influence of sunlight, stress, and inflammation on fibroids, as well as the considerations around hormone replacement therapy and the emotional impact of diagnosis. The conversation covers the impact of chronic stress on the body, the relationship between nutrition and inflammation, the dietary impact on fibroids, the effects of dairy consumption, the role of vitamin D in gut health, the connection between food choices and inflammation, and the nutritional benefits of potatoes. The conversation covers a range of health-related topics, including the benefits of potatoes, the role of antioxidants in chronic disease prevention, the impact of green tea and turmeric on fibroids, the importance of vitamin D in fibroid health, the significance of sunlight and grounding, the dangers of fad diets, the benefits of nutritional yeast and whole foods, and the impact of snoring on health.

Takeaways

• Fibroids affect a significant number of women and can have a profound impact on reproductive health and emotional well-being.
• Stress and inflammation play a significant role in the development and management of fibroids, highlighting the importance of holistic health approaches. Chronic stress can have a significant impact on physical health
• Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing inflammation and overall health Potatoes are a powerful and nutritious food.
• Antioxidants play a crucial role in chronic disease prevention.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Fibroids
• 01:12 Kelly's Fibroid Journey
• 02:10 Kelly's Background and Experience
• 03:35 Life in the Caribbean
• 05:12 The Impact of Sunlight and Enjoyment
• 05:45 Reproductive Health Awareness
• 06:37 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Fibroids
• 07:51 Understanding Fibroid Diagnosis
• 09:22 Emotional Impact of Diagnosis
• 23:28 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Fibroids
• 31:37 Stress, Inflammation, and Fibroids
• 33:28 The Impact of Chronic Stress
• 34:29 Nutrition and Inflammation
• 37:14 Fibroids and Dietary Impact
• 38:10 Dairy and Its Effects
• 42:10 Vitamin D and Gut Health
• 46:04 Food Choices and Inflammation
• 01:00:05 Potatoes and Nutrition
• 01:02:29 The Power of Potatoes
• 01:02:55 Antioxidants and Chronic Disease Prevention
• 01:05:34 The Impact of Green Tea and Turmeric on Fibroids
• 01:09:06 The Role of Vitamin D in Fibroid Health
• 01:10:09 The Importance of Sunlight and Grounding
• 01:04:29 The Dangers of Fad Diets
• 01:19:20 Nutritional Yeast and Whole Foods
• 01:28:13 The Impact of Snoring on Health

Keona Gwinn lives with Spina Bifida, holds a fresh MPH from Meharry Medical College, and sits on the Tennessee Developmental Disabilities Council. In this episode of Receipts: The Body Keeps Score, she and Dr. Jasel Martin break down how something as simple as your zip code shapes your access to food, healthcare, and safety, and how that quietly shows up in the body as chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. They talk food deserts, medical advocacy, documentation as a tool against dismissal, and what it means to turn disability into adaptability. This is not medical advice. A licensed provider determines what is right for you.

Come keep this conversation going in the VIV Wellness Collective™. It's free, it's real, and it's built for women who know their body is telling them something. Join us at skool.com/viv-wellness-collective.

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Takeaways

• Neighborhood and environment significantly impact health outcomes
• Advocacy and documentation are crucial in navigating healthcare disparities Patient advocacy is crucial for presenting a pattern of symptoms and ensuring patient-centered care.
• Self-advocacy and proactive healthcare can lead to better health outcomes.
• Representation and advocacy are essential in the disability community.

Chapters

• 00:00 Adaptability Beyond Limits
• 15:15 The Influence of Environment on Health
• 25:45 Health Disparities and Advocacy
• 28:41 Patient Advocacy and Patient-Centered Care
• 29:25 Healthcare Disparities and Community Engagement
• 31:10 Proactive Healthcare and Practitioner-Patient Communication
• 33:32 Understanding and Advocating for One's Body
• 43:15 Representation and Advocacy in the Disability Community
• 54:32 Environmental Health and Advocacy

Nurse Practitioner Janisha Mays felt nothing. No pain, no warning signs, nothing to make her think anything was wrong. She was even on birth control at the time. Then she found out she had fibroids, and by the time of her myomectomy, doctors removed 22. In this episode of Receipts: The Body Keeps Score, the board certified nurse practitioner, founder of Eudaimonia Wellness and Beauty and The Fibroid Room, talks with Dr. Jasel Martin about burnout, nervous system regulation, why so many women don't feel their fibroids until surgery, and what she tells clients who feel dismissed by their providers. This is not medical advice. A licensed provider determines what is right for you.

Come keep this conversation going in the VIV Wellness Collective™. It's free, it's real, and it's built for women who know their body is telling them something. Join us at skool.com/viv-wellness-collective.

Take the Body Discovery Quiz: viv-academy.com/quiz

Managing stress? Check out the Cortisol Bundle: viv-academy.com/cortisol-bundle

Read more on Substack: drjaselmartin.substack.com

GLP-1s, Supplements & Longevity Care: altroapp.com/vivhealth

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Takeaways

• Transitioning from student to practitioner can be challenging and requires adjustment.
• Advocacy and education are crucial in addressing healthcare disparities and promoting wellness.

Chapters

• 00:00 Transitioning from Student to Practitioner
• 02:11 Introduction to Eudaimonia Wellness & Beauty
• 05:10 The Fibroid Room and Women's Health
• 11:13 Challenges in Healthcare and Wellness
• 13:35 The Importance of Education and Advocacy
• 32:38 The Impact of GLP-1s on Women's Health

Dr. Jasel Martin shares her personal journey of discovering and addressing her own health issues, leading to a deeper understanding of women's health and the importance of listening to our bodies. She emphasizes the impact of generational health patterns and the need to break free from them.

Come keep this conversation going in the VIV Wellness Collective™. It's free, it's real, and it's built for women who know their body is telling them something. Join us at skool.com/viv-wellness-collective.

Takeaways

• Listening to our bodies is crucial
• Breaking generational health patterns is empowering

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey of Discovery
• 03:00 Accepting the Norm
• 05:16 The Wake-Up Call
• 07:24 The Struggle of Self-Care
• 12:19 Breaking Generational Cycles