49. Land and Body Sovereignty in Native Communities with Denee Bex, Navajo RDN

Tune in to episode 49 to hear Allyson and Denee Bex, a Navajo Registered Dietician discuss what it means to redefine health, especially in Native communities and the impact of colonization on food and body. This is not intended for specific nutrition or medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Denee Bex is an award-winning Registered Dietitian from the Diné (Navajo) Nation and is an advocate for healthy diets which include cultural foods without judgement in Native communities. She is the Charcoal Streak Division of the Red Running Into Water clan and born for the Coyote Pass People. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Arizona State University in 2011, a Master of Public Health with a focus on community health education in 2017 from New Mexico State University and is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She completed her dietetic internship with Wellness Workdays, which helped her realize the power of entrepreneurship. She received her registration status and licensure in 2018. She has worked in Native communities for over 10 years and recognizes and understands the challenges and barriers to equitable health and focuses on providing inclusive nutrition education for her Native community. Denee is the owner and founder of Tumbleweed Nutrition LLC, a nutrition education consultant company that aims to provide inclusive and evidence-based nutrition consultations for organizations and farms which honors American Indian history and heritage. Contact Info (you have permission to tag me for social media) Website: tumbleweednutrition.com Instagram: @tumbleweed_nutrition LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denee-bex-mph-rd-ld-cdces-701b68136 Facebook: Tumbleweed Nutrition Email: [email protected] As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist or on my private practice website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com Leave the podcast a review to help it reach more people who need these messages! This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website.