In this episode, Colby talks with Dr. Marianna Wetherill and Lacey Caywood about their ongoing research study, NOURISH OK. The study looks at how a monthly curated food  box affects insulin resistance and inflammation in people living with HIV over a three month period.  They discuss the study's design, recruitment strategies, and the importance of community engagement. Tune in to learn about their inspiring journey and the promising potential of food as medicine!

In this episode, Tee talks with Christi Garner, co-founder of Holistic Emotional First Aid (HEFA), a trauma-informed model that offers body-based tools for emotional regulation and recovery. Designed to be accessible to people from all industries and walks of life, HEFA empowers individuals and communities to respond to stress and adversity through practical, everyday practices rooted in neuroscience, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning.

In this episode, Colby and Carlos talk with Diane Moss, Managing Director at Project New Village in southeastern San Diego. Project New Village serves an area they call the Good Food District with urban gardens, a mobile farmers’ market, and an upcoming food and resource hub called The Village. 

In this episode, Colby is joined by a special guest host: Leah’s Pantry Executive Director, Adrienne Markworth! Colby and Adrienne sit down with Alex Navarro and Olivia Teter from Second Harvest Silicon Valley to discuss what it means to take a trauma-informed approach to food distribution, nutrition education, and community service. 

We’re back with Season 3 of Stocking the Pantry, a CalFresh Healthy Living podcast hosted by Leah’s Pantry.

To kick off the season, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments from Season 2. Join us as we reflect on past episodes and insights from our guests. Stick around until the end for Colby’s current go-to recipe!

This episode features highlights from these incredible guests:

-Annie Lindsay

-Claudia Lopez

-Jennie Altman

-Lindsey Mullis

-Holly Lacell