In this episode, Colby talks with Dr. Marianna Wetherill and Lacey Caywood about their ongoing research study, NOURISH OK. The study looks at how a monthly curated food box affects insulin resistance and inflammation in people living with HIV over a three month period. They discuss the study's design, recruitment strategies, and the importance of community engagement. Tune in to learn about their inspiring journey and the promising potential of food as medicine!

Find out more about the study at www.howdoyounourish.org.

Read the published papers here:

Defining what Matters: Use of Q Methodology to Identify Food Values among People Living with HIV Affected by Food Insecurity

Unpacking determinants and consequences of food insecurity for insulin resistance among people living with HIV: Conceptual framework and protocol for the NOURISH-OK study

In this episode, Carlos talks with Kristine Wolcott, a Counselor, PhD candidate, and Health and Wellness teacher at San Francisco Waldorf High School. They discuss the importance of breathwork, movement, and relational trust in promoting overall well-being and offer insights into creating a meaningful connection with one's body for better health outcomes.

In this episode, Tee talks with Christi Garner, co-founder of Holistic Emotional First Aid (HEFA), a trauma-informed model that offers body-based tools for emotional regulation and recovery. Designed to be accessible to people from all industries and walks of life, HEFA empowers individuals and communities to respond to stress and adversity through practical, everyday practices rooted in neuroscience, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning. Tune in for real-world stories and actionable tools that reconnect us to ourselves and each other.

Visit the HEFA website at www.holisticemotionalfirstaid.org

Follow HEFA on Instagram @HEFA_collective

In this episode, Colby and Carlos talk with Diane Moss, Managing Director at Project New Village in southeastern San Diego. Project New Village serves an area they call the Good Food District with urban gardens, a mobile farmers’ market, and an upcoming food and resource hub called The Village.

Join Carlos and Colby as they explore how Project New Village gets San Diegans excited about urban gardening, unique community programming, and a holistic approach to well-being.

Learn more about Project New Village at projectnewvillage.org.

You can check out the Project Good Food podcast on its website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

View photos from Carlos’ visit to the Project New Village gardens in our Google Drive.

Download the PDF of The Good Food District Need Report.

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In this episode, Colby is joined by a special guest host: Leah’s Pantry Executive Director, Adrienne Markworth! Colby and Adrienne sit down with Alex Navarro and Olivia Teter from Second Harvest Silicon Valley to discuss what it means to take a trauma-informed approach to food distribution, nutrition education, and community service.

Learn more about the Journal of Trauma-Informed Community Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity (J-TICH) at j-tich.org.

Visit Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s website at shfb.org.

Watch Second Harvest’s videos about a trauma-informed approach on their YouTube channel

Second Harvest’s multilingual hotline is 866-234-3663.

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We’re back with Season 3 of Stocking the Pantry, a CalFresh Healthy Living podcast hosted by Leah’s Pantry.

To kick off the season, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments from Season 2. Join us as we reflect on past episodes and insights from our guests. Stick around until the end for Colby’s current go-to recipe!

This episode features highlights from these incredible guests:

-Annie Lindsay

-Claudia Lopez

-Jennie Altman

-Lindsey Mullis

-Holly Lacell

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Tune in to the season two finale of Stocking the Pantry. In this episode, we dive deeper into the community garden conversation and explore how gardening can support Indigenous youth. Host Carlos sits down with three guests from Wisconsin to discuss food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and how extension programs can work together with local tribes.

Guests:

• Bridget Rongner, FoodWIse Administrator at University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension (bridget.rongner@wisc.edu)

• Laura Merchant, Youth Enrichment Scholarship Coordinator for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin (lauram@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov)

• Janine McNulty, Higher Education Coordinator for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin (janinem@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov)

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In this episode, hosts Colby and Tanesha sit down with Holly Lacell, SNAP-Ed Senior Coordinator for Washington State University’s Yakima County Extension. Holly explains how community gardens can be healing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. She also gives advice to other SNAP-Ed implementers who are curious about starting their own community gardens. Plus, Colby and Tanesha share some of their own gardening experiences.

New episodes of Stocking the Pantry drop every month. Come curious, leave inspired, and check us out on Instagram at @leahspantryorg.

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