Yumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural Nutrition

Shireen Abdullah
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Welcome to Yumlish podcast, where our mission is to amplify the voices of health professionals to help you better manage chronic conditions, like type 2 diabetes, through nutrition and wellness. We discuss everything from preventative care to multicultural nutrition to the stigmatization of chronic illness. Join us every Thursday for your weekly dose of nutrition, physical activity, and all things health.

  1. 12/18/2025

    Rethinking Type 1 Diabetes Nutrition

    In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Hormachea, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM, a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist whose work spans national guideline committees, tribal community health, and clinical practice. Sarah breaks down how medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for type 1 diabetes has transformed—moving away from rigid, prescriptive diet rules and toward individualized, culturally inclusive care. She shares what’s changed in the latest nutrition guidelines, how technology and real-time glucose insights are reshaping patient conversations, and what the first year after diagnosis really looks like for many people. Sarah also dives into emerging research, from plant-forward approaches to ketogenic patterns, gut health, and medication advances that could influence nutrition strategies in the years ahead. Listeners will also learn where to find reliable resources, how to stay connected with the latest developments, and how to access Sarah’s work and insights. Sarah Hormachea is a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist who believes nutrition therapy should honor both culture and science. Drawing on 10+ years in clinical and community settings, she helps make diabetes care more personal, inclusive, and effective. “Sometimes it takes these diagnoses for people to stop and reflect and recognize that health is wealth, right? And if you have, if you don't have your health - what do you have?” Question of the Day: How has nutrition played a role in how you (or a loved one) manages or navigates type 1 diabetes?  On This Episode You Will Learn: How Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (DCES) support people with type 1 diabetes at every stage of care. The most important updates from recent medical nutrition therapy guidelines—and why they matter. What early nutrition support looks like immediately after diagnosis and during the first year. Common nutrition myths in type 1 diabetes and how to approach them with evidence and compassion. The research and trends poised to shape the future of type 1 diabetes nutrition care. Connect with Yumlish! Yumlish Website: Yumlish Yumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_ Yumlish on Facebook: Yumlish Yumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_ Yumlish on LinkedIn: Yumlish Connect with Sarah Hormachea! Website URL: www.sarahhormachea.com  Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.hormachea/  Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/sarahhormachea.diabetescare  LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhormachea/

    24 min

  2. 12/04/2025

    Honoring Heritage: Culturally Inclusive Nutrition with Maya Feller

    In this episode, dietitian and author Maya Feller explores how culturally inclusive and anti-bias nutrition can transform patient care. She shares how her personal journey and early clinical experiences shaped her approach to honoring food traditions while supporting health. Maya breaks down why standard diet advice often clashes with cultural foods, how structural inequities, not individual choices, drive chronic conditions, and what it looks like to center patients’ lived experiences in nutrition guidance. She also offers practical ways to keep cultural dishes flavorful and authentic while making mindful adjustments when needed. “Let the patient tell us about their lived experience. We know the science, but we want to listen to their lived experience, and that is what we're there to do, and then marry the two together.”  Question of the Day: What is your favorite traditional cuisine from your culture? On This Episode You Will Learn: How Maya’s personal journey shaped her culturally inclusive nutrition approach. Why mainstream diet advice often conflicts with traditional foods. How structural inequities influence chronic conditions and access to healthy options. Practical strategies to preserve cultural flavors while making mindful nutrition tweaks. Ways healthcare providers can integrate cultural relevance without reinforcing stereotypes. Connect with Yumlish! Yumlish Website: Yumlish Yumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_ Yumlish on Facebook: Yumlish Yumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_ Connect with Maya Feller! Website URL:  www.mayafellernutrition.com  Instagram URL:  https://www.instagram.com/mayafellerrd  Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/MayaFellerNutrition/  LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-feller-ms-rd-cdn-7a98a340/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_DdOEnyk_qWEv6zOsVtTA  Masterclasses:  https://mayafellernutrition.com/on-demand-masterclasses/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MayaFellerNutrition/  Book: https://mayafellernutrition.com/eatingfromourroots/  Newsletter signup: https://mayafellernutrition.com/newsletter/

    25 min

  3. 11/20/2025

    From Service to Strength: Veteran-Led Diabetes Support with ​​Franco López III

    In this episode, we speak with Franco López III, a U.S. Army veteran and clinical dietitian whose own health journey after deployment led him to specialize in diabetes education and metabolic health. Franco shares how his experiences pushed him to take control of his health—and eventually help hundreds of veterans do the same. Drawing from his military experience and years of clinical practice, Franco breaks down the unique challenges veterans face in managing diabetes, the misconceptions that often delay treatment, and why shared experience is a powerful connector in healthcare. He also offers actionable advice for active-duty service members, leaders supporting their teams, and veterans striving for better metabolic health. “I approach each case individually with an open mind and have availability for flexibility.”  Question of the Day: What was the moment you realized you had to take your health into your own hands? On This Episode You Will Learn: How Franco’s military experience shaped his approach to nutrition and diabetes support Common misconceptions veterans have about diabetes and early symptoms Practical, field-ready strategies for service members managing diabetes or prediabetes How shared lived experience builds trust and improves patient outcomes Ways military leaders can create supportive environments for healthier habits Connect with Yumlish! Yumlish Website: Yumlish Yumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_ Yumlish on Facebook: Yumlish Yumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_ Connect with Franco López III!Website URL: https://vvleads.org/  Instagram URL: Vanguard Metabolic Nutrition Facebook URL: Vanguard Metabolic Nutrition LinkedIn URL: Franco López III

    24 min

  4. 11/13/2025

    Lifelong Balance: Managing Diabetes & Weight Through the Years

    What does it really take to balance weight and diabetes—not just for today, but across every stage of life? From the unique challenges kids and teens face, to how puberty, pregnancy, and even menopause can shift the body’s needs, this episode dives into it all. Our guest, Dr. Allison Childress, registered dietitian and associate professor of practice in nutritional sciences at Texas Tech University, shares practical strategies for supporting blood sugar and healthy weight at every age. She discusses the foods worth keeping in your pantry, the importance of balanced eating patterns, and the one lifestyle habit she wishes everyone would focus on for long-term success. Whether you’re managing diabetes yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply aiming to live well, this conversation offers tools and takeaways for lifelong health. “Consistency beats perfection any day of the week; those small daily habits are what last, not the crazy things we do for a short period of time.” Question of the Day: What are your go-to meals or ingredients that help you stay on track with your blood sugar and weight goals? On This Episode You Will Learn: How weight management influences diabetes risk and outcomes across all life stages—from childhood to older adulthood The unique challenges children and teens with diabetes face when maintaining a healthy weight How hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause affect blood sugar and weight Sustainable, long-term strategies for managing weight without compromising blood sugar control Pantry staples and go-to ingredients for balanced eating and steady energy Common myths about weight loss and diabetes—and the evidence-based truths behind them Connect with Yumlish! Yumlish Website: Yumlish Yumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_ Yumlish on Facebook: Yumlish Yumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_ Connect with Dr. Allison Childress! Website URL: www.mypartnersam.com and https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/ns/childress.php LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/allison-childress-3-culinarymed-docs

    18 min

  5. 11/06/2025

    GRACE Method: Kelly Schmidt’s Guide to Blood Sugar Control

    We welcome back Kelly Schmidt, a functional dietitian, strength coach, and TEDx speaker who has thrived with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years. Kelly shares her deeply personal journey that inspired her to create The GRACE Method, a holistic framework for better health and blood sugar balance. Listeners will learn how gut health, routines, adrenal (stress) management, clean living, and exercise form the five pillars of the GRACE framework and how these elements work together to enhance energy, prevent chronic conditions, and create lasting healthy habits. Kelly also shares practical steps anyone can start today, from improving sleep routines to "anchoring" meals for more stable energy and focus. “Optimizing our blood sugar is so important for long-term health—but for mood, for sleep, for energy production, for being the best version of ourselves.” Question of the Day: Which part of the GRACE framework—Gut, Routines, Adrenals, Clean living, or Exercise—do you feel you could start applying in your own life today? On This Episode You Will Learn: How the GRACE Method connects nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle to balance blood sugar. Why blood sugar management matters for everyone—not just those with diabetes. The five pillars of GRACE and how they influence overall wellness and hormone balance. Simple, sustainable steps to improve sleep, routines, and meal timing. How small daily habits can build long-term resilience and energy. Connect with Yumlish! Yumlish Website: Yumlish Yumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_ Yumlish on Facebook: Yumlish Yumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_ Connect with Kelly Schmidt! Website URL: https://t1dfunctionalnutrition.com/ Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/diabeticdietitian/ Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/t1dfunctionalnutrition LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyschmidtrd/ Youtube URL: https://www.youtube.com/@DiabeticDietitian TEDx Talk URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbjO2OUeaTo&t=4s

    25 min

  6. 10/02/2025

    Trusting Your Body Again with Mallory Page

    Mallory Page, registered dietitian, dives into the world of intuitive eating and how it can help listeners break free from diet culture. She shares how tuning into your body’s natural cues can lead to a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food. Mallory Page, RD, is the founder of Live Unrestricted™, a nutrition counseling company that has helped over 500 women break free from disordered relationships with food, exercise, and their bodies, especially those that don’t qualify for clinical eating disorder support. “Do I do this because it makes me feel good, or do I do it because I think that it’s healthy?” Connect with Yumlish! Yumlish Website: Yumlish Yumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_ Yumlish on Facebook: Yumlish Yumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_ Connect with Mallory Page! Website URL: https://liveunrestricted.org/ Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/malloryjpage/?hl=en LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorypage/

    26 min

  7. 09/04/2025

    Breaking Free from Diet Culture

    In this episode, dietitian Rachael shares her journey into the field and how she integrates Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® into her practice. We explore the difference between weight-inclusive and weight-centric care, especially in managing conditions like diabetes, PCOS, and IBS. Rachael also discusses the hidden costs of chronic dieting, how to break free from diet culture, and practical steps to build trust in your body. Plus, she offers one simple way to start practicing intuitive eating today. Rachael Hartley is a registered dietitian and author of the book Gentle Nutrition. At her practice, Rachael Hartley Nutrition, she supports her clients in improving their health and wellbeing and navigating health concerns through non-diet approaches. “You know, oftentimes the diet is the cause of the chaotic eating” Connect with Yumlish! Yumlish Website: Yumlish Yumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_ Yumlish on Facebook: Yumlish Yumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_ Connect with Rachael Hartley! Website URL: www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com Instagram URL: @ RachaelHartleyRD  Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/rachaelhartleyrd/ Other promos (books, publications, speeches, etc.) : https://bookshop.org/p/books/gentle-nutrition-a-non-diet-approach-to-healthy-eating-rachael-hartley/14860280

    25 min

  8. 08/21/2025

    Healing from the Gut: Reconnect with Your Body and Beat Bloating for Good

    In this episode Rachel Muzzy will break down the ins and outs of how people are disconnected with their bodies.  Discussing how she approaches the root cause of gut issues so symptoms can be healed for good and some practical steps you can use to tune back into the body's hunger, satisfaction, and digestive cues. Rachel is a functional dietitian specializing in gut health and GI issues such as IBS, Bloating, and GERD. She believes that you shouldn't have to sacrifice your favorite foods, wearing what you want, and enjoying life because of gut issues & bloating. Rachel helps her clients take control of their gut symptoms using gut testing and & holistic, root cause approach "Healthy food isn’t going to do anyone any good if no one’s eating it. It has to taste great and be easy to make.” Connect with Yumlish! Yumlish Website: Yumlish Yumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_ Yumlish on Facebook: Yumlish Yumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_ Connect with Elaine Mcgee! Instagram URL: @therecipedoctor Facebook URL: The Recipe Doctor Books: Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Diabetes, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well

    26 min
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Welcome to Yumlish podcast, where our mission is to amplify the voices of health professionals to help you better manage chronic conditions, like type 2 diabetes, through nutrition and wellness. We discuss everything from preventative care to multicultural nutrition to the stigmatization of chronic illness. Join us every Thursday for your weekly dose of nutrition, physical activity, and all things health.

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