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  • Season Trailer: Thank you
    2025/03/28

    Thank you for a great season!

    What an incredible season it’s been! We’ve had amazing conversations with leaders who are transforming the future of food and driving real change in our communities.

    From groundbreaking innovations to powerful grassroots initiatives, this season has truly been inspiring — and it’s all thanks to YOU, our amazing listeners.

    As we wrap up this season, we’re already gearing up for the next — and we want to hear from YOU. Who do you want to hear from? What conversations do you want us to dive into?" Send us a message at marlet at foodniche-ed dot com


    Let’s keep the conversation going and shape a healthier future together."

    Thank you for being part of this journey — stay tuned, stay inspired, and I’ll see you in the next season of FoodNiche Changemaker.


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    2 分
  • Promoting Healthier Communities Through Food With Devon Klatell
    2025/03/14

    Join Dr. Julia Olayanju and Devon Klatell as they discuss strategies to build healthier communities through the food as medicine initiatives and food access program.


    ABOUT GUEST

    Devon Klatell is Vice President, Food, at The Rockefeller Foundation. She leads the Foundation’s work to advance a more nourishing, equitable and sustainable food system in the United States. Currently, Ms. Klatell is leading the Foundations $100M Food is Medicine initiative. In that role, she works with healthcare insurers, hospitals, food service businesses, policy makers and other funders to increase consumption of healthy foods by underserved communities. Previously, she led the Foundation’s initiatives on food waste prevention, sustainable protein, school nutrition, and the True Cost of Food. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University in cognitive psychology and an M.A. in food systems from New York University. 


    Sponsor:

    The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education


    About Dr. Olayanju:

    Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/


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    40 分
  • Nutrition & Lifestyle Changes For Healthier Families With Dr. Allison Collins
    2025/03/01

    In this episode, we are diving deep into the role of food in disease prevention and gaining more insights into the concept of food as medicine.


    Dr. Allison Collins is a pediatrician, certified culinary medicine specialist, and board-certified lifestyle medicine specialist who focuses on helping children, teens, and families prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases through lifestyle changes. As Director of Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, she developed the Cook for Health program and leads intensive lifestyle medicine programs for both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Collins regularly teaches plant-forward culinary medicine classes and conducts cooking demos for patients and healthcare providers. A Fulbright Scholar and American Nutrition Society Fellow, she is affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.


    Sponsor:

    The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education


    About Dr. Olayanju:

    Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/



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    35 分
  • Optimizing Your Health Through Nutrition With Dr. Deana Minich
    2025/02/14

    As many start the new year, optimizing health through nutrition and physical activity may be top of mind for many.

    This conversation with Dr. Minich is an old episode which we are republishing to inform people and motivate people to prioritize nutrition and plan for it this year.

    Here, people will learn to separate the myths from the fact and learn simple and practical steps to optimize their wellness through nutrition.

    DR. DEANNA MINICH is a health educator and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional medicine. Dr. Minich holds Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Human Nutrition and Medical Science, respectively, and has lectured extensively throughout the world on health topics, teaching patients and health professionals about health. She is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association and is President of the American College of Nutrition. Her passion is bringing forth a colorful whole-self approach to nourishment called Whole Detox and bridging the gaps between science, soul, and art in medicine. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com

    Sponsor:

    The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education

    About Dr. Olayanju:

    Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

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    50 分
  • Enhancing Nutrition In Underserved Communities With Tambra Stevenson
    2025/02/01

    On this episode, we dive into a conversation on promoting food security and good nutrition in underserved communities with Tambra Stevenson. We discussed the issues in these communities, how people are tackling these issues and what is working/what is not working.

    Tambra Raye Stevenson is a nutrition advocate and health communicator. She is the founder of Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture (WANDA), she empowers women and girls around the world to transform food systems. Stevenson co-chairs the DC Food Policy Council’s Nutrition Working Group and advises on national food policy initiatives. Her work spans academic research, community action, and global advocacy, addressing food deserts, nutrition inequities, and health disparities to build resilient and equitable food systems.

    Sponsor:

    The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education

    About Dr. Olayanju:

    Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

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    37 分
  • Understanding The Role of Grocery Chain in Food Innovation & Community Health ducation With Leslie Jefferson
    2025/01/17

    In today's episode we are focusing on understanding the role of grocery chains in community education and food innovation with special guest Leslie Jefferson, the Community Health Manager at Giant Foods.

    About Leslie Jefferson

    Ms. Jefferson specializes in nutrition, innovative Food as Medicine programming, and coalition building. With over 20 years of experience, she excels in partnerships across medical systems, nonprofits, and local government. Currently, she is the Community Health Program Manager at Giant Food.

    Leslie and her team focus their work at the intersection of nutrition education and brand innovation.

    Sponsor:

    The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education

    About Dr. Olayanju:

    Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.


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    23 分
  • Understanding Food & Digestive Health With Dr. Siebecker
    2025/01/04

    Join us for this insightful conversation with Dr. Siebecker. Where we discussed gut health, diseases, and the role food plays in reversing different conditions.

    Dr. Siebecker has worked in the nutritional field since 1988 and is a 2005 graduate of The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters in Oriental Medicine. She was the co-founder and former medical director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM Clinic,.

    To learn more about her work, visit here: https://www.siboinfo.com/

    Sponsor:

    The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education

    About Dr. Olayanju:

    Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.



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    29 分
  • Prioritizing Prevention In Improving Health Outcomes In Communities With Dr. Anand Parekh
    2024/12/20

    On this episode, we will be discussing prioritizing prevention to improve health in communities with Dr. Parekh. We dived into the role of food, policies and efforts to tackle food insecurity and much more.


    Dr. Anand Parekh is the Chief Medical Advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center, providing expertise on public health, and certified internist and public health leader, he has shaped national initiatives on chronic disease prevention, health equity, and public health preparedness. Previously, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS, receiving the Surgeon General’s Outstanding Service Award. An author and professor, Dr. Parekh champions prevention-focused policymaking to improve health outcomes across America.


    Sponsor:

    The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education


    About Dr. Olayanju:

    Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

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    34 分