

Food, We Need To Talk
Juna Gjata
A science-based, humor laced approach to health and fitness. With the help of top researchers from the health and wellness fields, Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips break down the science behind good nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and more. Includes a generous helping of sarcasm (Juna), dad jokes (Eddie), and pristine sound design (our awesome producers).
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Oct 2, 2023 • 39min
The Episode About Periods
In this podcast, they discuss the importance of talking about periods and the impact they have on the body. They cover topics like the menstrual cycle, PMS, exercise performance, and the consequences of losing one's period. They also explore the relationship between eating disorders, bone health, and menstrual dysfunction in female athletes. The podcast aims to foster open conversation and eliminate the stigma surrounding periods.

Sep 25, 2023 • 5min
How to "Not Screw Up Your Kids" (Talking to Your Kids About Health)
Learn how to talk to kids about health and fitness without causing detrimental mental health effects. Explore the importance of balance and motivation in engaging children in healthy habits.

Sep 18, 2023 • 44min
Food Addiction, Dumb Things Your Brain Does, and Enjoying Your Food ft. Laurie Santos
Laurie Santos, host of The Happiness Lab podcast, discusses the worst features of how the human brain works, food addiction, and how to enjoy food more. They also explore the importance of cultural and social connections to food, deceptive marketing strategies, the influence of restriction on cravings and binge eating, and changing narratives on low fat foods and the dumb things our brain does.

Sep 11, 2023 • 4min
Combining Exercise and Social Life, Learning New Skills No Matter Your Age, and Improving Focus
We loved our episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz so much that we needed to chat about it some more. We talk about how we like to incorporate movement that isn't exercise, how moving helps us think better, combining movement with social connection, and learning new skills no matter your age!
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
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https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en
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https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/
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Sep 4, 2023 • 44min
How Exercise Helps with Depression, Anxiety, and the Aging Brain ft. Dr. Jennifer Heisz
Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University, discusses the brain benefits of exercise. Topics include exercise's impact on depression and anxiety, how it keeps our brains young, changing exercise habits based on mental health, and the unique bond between personal trainers and clients.

Aug 28, 2023 • 5min
Saunas, Cold Plunges, Apple Watches, Ozempic, and More: Andy Galpin on Fitness Fads
In this episode of The Talk, Professor Galpin first helps Eddie with his own personal health goals, and then we take some time going through all the current top fitness fads. We discuss saunas, cold plunges, nasal breathing, fitness trackers, high intensity interval training, electrolyte drink mixes, Ozempic, and more. Find out which "fads" are actually worth hopping on!
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
Chat with us on IG!
https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en
Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!
https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/
https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata
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8 snips
Aug 21, 2023 • 42min
Exercise Is Not About “Not Being Fat” ft. Andy Galpin
World-renowned expert Professor Andy Galpin discusses the optimal amount and type of cardio for health, varying training throughout the year, and changing goals in the gym. They also explore the dramatic effects of exercise on brain health, improving proprioception, and the impact of 'exercise snacks'.

Aug 14, 2023 • 6min
Our Meditation Journeys + Eddie Is a Black Belt?!
In this episode of The Talk, we both go through our experiences with meditation. Eddie discusses his twenty years practicing martial arts and how he was able to reconcile his spiritual practice in the Dojo with his medical practice at the hospital. Who knew Eddie was a black belt?! Juna tells the incredible tales of what it's like to go on two ten-day silent meditation retreats. Plus, there's a pretty epic Buddhist dad joke in there at the end!
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
Come be friends with us on IG!
https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en
Join Juna on IG and Tiktok!
https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/
https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata
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Aug 7, 2023 • 50min
Food We Need to Talk... in Person!!!
Thank you to everyone who came to our live event! It was so incredibly wonderful to meet all of you!
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en
Follow Juna on Instagram and Tiktok:
https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/
https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata
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Jul 31, 2023 • 4min
Have We Improved Our Mindful Eating + Eddie's Debut at Symphony Hall
On this episode of The Talk, we discuss how we are implementing the things we learned in last week's podcast on mindful eating with the Nutrition Diva. We also discuss mindful cooking, enjoying your food, silent meditation retreats, Eddie's stint at Symphony Hall, and the secret to the Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl... It's a fun time!
Join The Foodie Fam membership: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
Follow us on Instagram @foodweneedtotalk.
Find Juna on Instagram @theofficialjuna, and @JunaGjata on YouTube and TikTok.
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