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Ep 24: Laura J’s Food Story

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Ep 24: Laura J’s Food Story

In Ep 24: Laura J’s Food Story, Ali interviews Laura Jarrait a weight loss and wellness coach who chats about how she helps women navigate weight loss while keeping wellness as a focus.  Laura shares her story about how she got to where she is today and what it’s like to be happy without anxiety around food in her 50’s.

Check Out:  Laura Jarrait at Eat Well. Move Well. Live Well. 

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Ep 23: Dr. Penni Vachon’s Food Story

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Ep 23: Dr. Penni Vachon’s Story

Food Conversations podcast Dr. Penni Vachon

On Ep 23: Dr. Penni Vachon’s Story, Ali talks to Dr. Penni about her relationship with food growing up and how she learned to accept herself as she is.  In turn she is able to help many others manage their health with a holistic approach in her primary care practice. 

Find Dr. Penni Vachon at Lowcountry Wellness Center

Dr. Penni Vachon, APRN at Lowcountry Wellness Center work hard to help their patients manage their health so they can improve their quality of life. Some of the ways Dr. Penni Vachon does this is by being actively involved in her patients care and treatments. Direct Primary Care allows Dr. Penni Vachon to focus on improved access to healthcare using a holistic and integrative treatment plan.

In addition to these alternative treatments, Dr. Penni Vachon is one of less than fifty nurse practitioners in the United States to be certified in Pain Coping Skills Training (PCST). Dr. Penni Vachon received her education and certification in PCST through Stony Brook University in New York. PCST has proven to help patients with chronic pain to decrease their pain while increasing their daily activities and quality of life.

 
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Ep 22: Fran’s Food Story

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Ep 22: Fran’s Food Story

In Ep 22: Fran's Food Story, Val talks to Fran of @whole.chs.living who shares her story about spiraling into an eating disorder in her college years and how she overcame that with support and awareness. She also talks about what triggers her old disordered thoughts and what she would like to see more of portrayed on social media. 

In Ep 22: Fran’s Food Story, Val talks to Fran of @whole.chs.living who shares her story about spiraling into an eating disorder in her college years and how she overcame that with support and awareness. She also talks about what triggers her old disordered thoughts and what she would like to see more of portrayed on social media. 

A health & fitness enthusiast, Fran loves exploring the health and fitness scene that Charleston has to offer, in addition to providing quick & easy, healthy, but delicious meals on her instagram page. Originally from the DC area, a UVA grad, & quality engineer by day, Fran likes to use her instagram as her creative outlet for her passion for healthy living.

Find Fran HERE

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