Our identities shape how we interact with the individuals, institutions and communities in our societal system. This episode features our special guest, John Shank, who grew up with all 18 normalized dominant identities. Explore how your identities impact the messages you’ve received from the societal system. The conversation will help you gain tools to create an environment for rich dialogue with others - instead of getting trapped in polarized conversations. Build your capacity to create safe spaces for rich conversations in your personal and professional lives. What to listen for: - Hear the perspective of someone who holds all 18 normalized dominant identities (include link to triangles in book?) - Different identities have different perspectives – which creates different lived experiences and realities - Individuals with non-normalized identities are frequently adjusting and are more used to being uncomfortable or not bringing their whole self to a conversation What are the patterns of who gets promoted in your institution? How do normalized dominant identities influence decisions?

Hear from special guest Monica Reinagel, founder of the Nutrition Diva podcast and The Change Academy Podcast. This episode explores how to expand your capacity to view your field, workplace, and colleagues from new perspectives. By becoming more aware of our individual experiences, we can better appreciate the gift of hearing perspectives different from our own—without needing to justify or defend. What’s the impact? Greater capacity for meaningful and gratifying connections in the workplace and beyond. What to listen for: - How the “lifestyle medicine” movement must acknowledge that health, food, and nutrition choices are influenced by the identities people hold. - How the validity we assign to research reflects the societal systems and identities we’ve experienced. - A compelling example from the Menominee community that shows research isn’t the only source of truth. - Practical strategies to build capacity for embracing different perspectives—without judgment or defensiveness. - How workplace busyness often prevents employees from recognizing, listening to, and learning from the diverse identities that make up their teams.

In the season finale of our Health series, we’re joined by Registered Dietitian Maya Feller, who takes us on a journey to explore health at both the macro and micro levels. Maya highlights how larger institutions shape individual choices and health outcomes within their frameworks. This episode encourages leaders and employees alike to reflect on the impact of workplace wellness initiatives, as a healthy workforce is essential for any organization’s success. Looking to take control of your nutrition and health? Check out Maya Feller’s on-demand course, which offers nutrition and health education at your own pace. Learn more today! What to listen for: - How normalized identities can expand access to personal choices, emphasizing the critical intersection between institutional policies and individual well-being. - Tips for balancing institutional perspectives with individual experiences. Insights to enhance the health of your workplace and, ultimately, the lives of those within it.

Have you ever tried a health fad that promised to be the "right" way to eat? We're joined by special guest Maya Feller, a renowned dietitian, to dive into the long-standing habit of labeling food as either "good" or "bad." Tune in to challenge the norms, broaden your perspective on food, and discover a more balanced, informed approach to nutrition! What to listen for Unpack how societal systems and food hierarchies have shaped health trends over the years, often reinforcing misleading beliefs Hear how to create truly nutrient-rich meals without falling into the trap of fad diets and restrictive labels Looking to take control of your nutrition and health? Check out Maya Feller’s on-demand course, offering nutrition & health education at your own pace. Learn more today!

Ever think about where you live and how far you have to travel to a grocery store? Now think about your colleagues or the team that you manage. In this episode, expert dietician Maya Feller explores the impact of social determinants of health. When we gain this awareness, we can pause to ask ourselves: are we reorganizing our thinking, or are we asking other identities to reorganize to accommodate the organization we’re in? What to listen for: Explore how social determinants of health impact the people in your organization. Discover how social determinants of health impact affect things like life expectancy and access to quality medical treatment Looking to take control of your nutrition and health? Check out Maya Feller’s on-demand course, offering nutrition & health education at your own pace. Learn more today!

Ever think about where you live and how far you have to travel to a grocery store? Now think about your colleagues or the team that you manage. In this episode, expert dietician Maya Feller explores the impact of social determinants of health. When we gain this awareness, we can pause to ask ourselves: are we reorganizing our thinking, or are we asking other identities to reorganize to accommodate the organization we’re in? What to listen for: Explore how social determinants of health impact the people in your organization. Discover how social determinants of health impact affect things like life expectancy and access to quality medical treatment Looking to take control of your nutrition and health? Check out Maya Feller’s on-demand course, offering nutrition & health education at your own pace. Learn more today!

What does “healthy” mean to you? Our special guests Leslie Bonci, a Registered Dietitian, and JC Lippold, a wellness professional, discuss how health is a verb, not a noun. When we realize there’s no “perfect” in health, we can communicate about health with a “both/and” perspective. What to listen for Explore how our identities and experiences shape our definition of health. We’ll hit the pause button to reflect on the realization that there is no “perfect” when it comes to health. Realize how “either/or thinking” often excludes non normalized dominant identities