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Informed Choice with The Naija Goddess

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by The Naija Goddess

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Welcome to Informed Choice, the podcast where holistic nutritionist, chef, and Functional Medicine doctoral candidate Ini Isangedighi, BCHN, The Naija Goddess helps you cut through confusion and discover how to heal naturally and live vibrantly. Each episode blends research-driven insights, plant-based strategies, and practical conversations with health experts and thought leaders. Topics include plant-based nutrition, herbal medicine, midlife vitality, stress recovery, and natural approaches to chronic conditions. You will gain science-backed tools, simple frameworks, and actionable guidance to make confident decisions for your health and your life. Whether you want to increase energy, support longevity, or find clarity in the overwhelming wellness space, this podcast offers reliable direction for lasting transformation, one informed choice at a time.

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July 21, 2026

She Had 2 C-Sections. Then She Became a Doula. Ep24

<p>Two emergency C-sections. No doula. No one told her she had options. Now she runs Charlotte's newest birth center and has spent 17 years making sure other women never feel that powerless again.</p><p></p><p>Nicole Hunter is a doula, childbirth educator, parent coach, and owner of Well Body and Birth, Charlotte's newest birth center dedicated to redefining women's healthcare and birth through holistic, personalized care. In this conversation, she joins Ini, The Naija Goddess, to talk about what the medical system closes the file on too soon and what truly supported perinatal care looks like across the full arc from fertility through postpartum recovery.</p><p></p><p>Key topics covered:</p><p>- Why postpartum recovery takes 12 to 18 months, not six weeks, and which nutrients are most depleted</p><p>- What a doula actually does that no other care provider does</p><p>- Hypnobabies and the mind-body connection during labor</p><p>- Placenta encapsulation: what the research says and what women report</p><p>- Supporting VBACs, high-risk pregnancies, and real-time birth plan changes</p><p>- What truly supported care looks like across the full perinatal arc</p><p>- Well Body and Birth: filling the birth center gap in the greater Charlotte area</p><p></p><p>Connect with Nicole Hunter:</p><p>Well Body and Birth: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wellbodyandbirth.com" target="_blank">https://www.wellbodyandbirth.com</a></p><p>Bloom Birthing and Fertility: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.birthingandfertility.com" target="_blank">https://www.birthingandfertility.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bloom.birthing.fertility" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bloom.birthing.fertility</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Ini, The Naija Goddess:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thenaijagoddess.com" target="_blank">https://www.thenaijagoddess.com</a></p><p>Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:TheNaijaGoddess@gmail.com" target="_blank">TheNaijaGoddess@gmail.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thenaijagoddess" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thenaijagoddess</a></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/thenaijagoddess" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thenaijagoddess</a></p><p>Nourish by Naija (book): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9SW1M7" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9SW1M7</a></p><p>8-Week Program: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nourishbynaija.com" target="_blank">https://www.nourishbynaija.com</a></p><p>If someone forwarded this to you and you want holistic wellness delivered to your inbox every week, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thenaijagoddess.com" target="_blank">https://www.thenaijagoddess.com</a> and click the Subscribe button at the top of the homepage.</p><p></p><p>Everything shared is for educational purposes. Please work with your own healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.</p>

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July 6, 2026

Your Home Is Making Your Dog Sick and You Don't Know It

<p>Your dog's behavior and chronic skin issues may be coming from your home environment, not from genetics or a training gap. In this episode of Informed Choice with The Naija Goddess, Ini sits down with Will Carmack, owner of Dog Pro Services in Gastonia, NC, certified dog trainer, and ABC-certified mentor with over 25 years at the grooming table, to break down the direct link between household products and canine health.</p><p>Topics covered: household cleaners and synthetic fragrances as drivers of dog behavioral and physical symptoms; how dogs absorb chemical residue through their paws and skin; the reality of ultra-processed pet food; Will's three-question home audit for dogs with chronic itching, ear infections, or unexplained anxiety; why your groomer is a clinical resource most owners overlook.</p><p>Featured recipe: Sweet Potato Energy Bites, one whole-food anti-inflammatory base made two ways for dogs and humans.</p><p>Herbal spotlight: Neem, a natural flea-repellent and skin-healing herb that supports liver function in both pets and people when properly diluted.</p><p>Connect with Will Carmack: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.dogproservices.com" target="_blank">www.dogproservices.com</a> | 704-865-7911</p><p>Connect with The Naija Goddess: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.TheNaijaGoddess.com" target="_blank">www.TheNaijaGoddess.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/@TheNaijaGoddess" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@TheNaijaGoddess</a></p><p>Nourish by Naija (book): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9SW1M7" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9SW1M7</a></p><p>8-Week Nourish by Naija Program: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.NourishByNaija.com" target="_blank">www.NourishByNaija.com</a></p><p>Subscribe to the Naijatarian Newsletter at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.TheNaijaGoddess.com" target="_blank">www.TheNaijaGoddess.com</a>, click the Subscribe button on the homepage.</p><p>Everything discussed is for educational purposes only. Please work with your own healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Why the Strongest Person in the Room Is Often the Sickest Ep21

June 23, 2026

Why the Strongest Person in the Room Is Often the Sickest Ep21

<p>First responder health is one of the most underexamined areas in evidence-based wellness. In this episode of Informed Choice with The Naija Goddess, host Ini sits down with Captain Benjamin Henderson of the Gaston County Sheriff's Office to examine what nearly two decades of command-level law enforcement actually does to the human body.</p><p>Topics covered:</p><ul><li>The physiological cost of chronic sympathetic activation in high-stakes careers</li><li>Decision fatigue, cortisol dysregulation, and what depletion looks like from the inside</li><li>Why the food environment inside law enforcement makes the problem worse, not better</li><li>The magnesium-cortisol connection and the case for transdermal supplementation</li><li>Ben's personal weight loss journey and health awakening approaching retirement</li><li>What partners and family members of first responders need to understand</li><li>His final answer: You over everything</li></ul><p>Featured recipe: Naija Chili, a West African chili with black beans, kidney beans, red lentils, iru, and calabash nutmeg. 24 grams of plant protein per serving.</p><p>Mineral spotlight: Magnesium and transdermal delivery for those under sustained performance stress.</p><p>Connect with Captain Henderson: Gaston County Sheriff's Office, Gastonia, North Carolina.</p><p>Subscribe to the Naijatarian Newsletter and connect with The Naija Goddess at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.TheNaijaGoddess.com" target="_blank">www.TheNaijaGoddess.com</a></p><p>Everything discussed in this episode is for educational purposes only. Please work with your own healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.</p>

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What is Informed Choice with The Naija Goddess?

Welcome to Informed Choice, the podcast where holistic nutritionist, chef, and Functional Medicine doctoral candidate Ini Isangedighi, BCHN, The Naija Goddess helps you cut through confusion and discover how to heal naturally and live vibrantly. Each episode blends research-driven insights, plant-based strategies, and practical conversations with health experts and thought leaders.

Topics include plant-based nutrition, herbal medicine, midlife vitality, stress recovery, and natural approaches to chronic conditions. You will gain science-backed tools, simple frameworks, and actionable guidance to make confident decisions for your health and your life.

Whether you want to increase energy, support longevity, or find clarity in the overwhelming wellness space, this podcast offers reliable direction for lasting transformation, one informed choice at a time.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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