Have you ever thought about going plant-based, but figured it was either too expensive, too much work, or not tasty enough? LA Dunn, plant-based advocate and founder of Black Girls Eat, is determined to prove those assumptions wrong. For Black Girls Eat members, LA shares delicious plant-based recipes, tells stories about her own plant-based journey, and provides advice to families who are trying to transition to a healthier lifestyle.

In this Coach Chat episode, Coach Colette and LA discuss their own food journeys and the swaps they've made away from consuming meat, dairy, and processed foods, to eating more whole foods, vegetables, and grains. They discuss ways to remix your plate that won't take away from the comfort and authenticity of your cultural food favorites. They talk about the struggles for people of color to make healthy choices as we are more likely to live in food deserts. LA describes how she empowers grocery shoppers to invest in foods that make them feel their best. If you've ever thought about changing your diet, or want to hear about how small changes to the way you eat can completely transform your wellbeing, then this episode is for you! LA's energy, humor, and zeal for helping others is infectious, which makes this conversation one to remember.

Both Coach Colette and LA are ambassadors for Splendid Spoon, a woman-owned, plant-based meal delivery service that offers yummy smoothies, soups, grain bowls, and noodles that are low in sugar and sodium and delivered ready-to-eat. To save on your first plant-based meal order, click HERE. And, to sign up for the 21-Day Splendid Reset beginning on January 10th, to build long-lasting healthy eating habits, click HERE.

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The 2021 theme for World Mental Health Day is “Mental Health in an Unequal World.” This theme highlights the fact that between 75% to 95% of people with mental health issues in low and middle-income countries are unable to access the care that they need. In the US, it's not much better for people of color given that only 14% to 15% of U.S. psychologists are non-white. The good news: there is a movement to decolonize, disrupt, and dismantle oppressive mental health practices. That movement is being led by our Coach Chat guest, Melody Li.

Melody is a queer therapist of color and founder of Inclusive Therapists, a platform that offers a safer, simpler way for people of all identities and abilities in all bodies to find a culturally responsive, social justice-oriented therapist. Melody is a mental health liberation activist whose goal is to decolonize mental health and healing, especially for those who live at the BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ intersection.

Melody talks in this episode with Coach Colette about what it means to decolonize mental health and how colonizing practices impact those with marginalized identities. Melody shares their own decolonizing journey to healing from internalized shame, oppression, and white supremacy. They also talk about the power and necessity of telling your story and the importance of finding safe, healing, liberation-oriented communities — communities that take your mental health seriously and provide space for that storytelling. You don't want to miss this one— it's a conversation rich with meaning and reflection on how we can tend to ourselves and others.

To see Coach Colette's offerings, view her profile on Inclusive Therapists here.

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Have you ever seen a group of kids running around a playground and reminisced on the joys of childhood, when play was encouraged? Kevin Carroll — author, speaker, facilitator, and creative Katalyst — believes that play is serious business and that we all should be playing more. In this Coach Chat episode, Kevin dives into the way that play transformed his life. You'll hear how play is a muscle that you need to strengthen if you want to foster community, collaboration, and innovation.

Kevin also talks with Coach Colette about recent social justice movements and the athlete activists who are inspiring the younger generation to take a stand for change. Kevin provides some of his own tips and tools to help you stay hopeful, positive, and motivated during challenging times. Whether you're already a big believer in play or don't even remember how to get started, Kevin's energy, creativity, and innovative perspective will inspire and teach you some new tricks.

For a special treat, this episode is being released on their shared birthdate! Happy Birthday Coach Colette and Kevin Carroll! If you'd like to gain more insight, read the books that are mentioned in the episode: A Kids Book About Belonging and Rules of the Red Rubber Ball.

If you enjoyed this episode, why not share it with your friends on social media! Follow @coach_colette on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Clubhouse. Get healing and self-care tools from Coach Colette on Gumroad. Want to ask a question or make a topic suggestion? Send us a message here. While you’re at it, we’d appreciate a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Thanks for listening!