403. Mimi Hayes – Author, Comedian, Brain Injured Girl Next Door

448. Amanda Presgraves – Cooking For Yourself As An Act of Resistance Against Quick Food Culture – Dr. D’s Social Network

Amanda Presgraves approaches life similarly to designing NonRecipes—believing that how we nourish ourselves can start with our plates, but extends beyond to our inner and outer world, and the complex systems involved.She uniquely integrates her expertise across food and health, business, athletics, community development and mindset as a: Professional USA Triathlete and Ultra-Endurance Off-Road Athlete, Chief Innovation Officer and cofounder at algae startup Spira Inc., Regional Food System Consultant, Food-Startup Entrepreneur, Mindset Coach, and Community Ecosystem Builder located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Harrisonburg, Virginia.Amanda prioritizes engaging in outdoor adventures (in the water, on her feet, and two wheels) with her community, sweet pup Mistie and partner Andrew.http://www.amandapresgraves.com@amandapresgravesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dr-ds-social-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mimi Hayes is a comedian, speaker, and author of “I’ll Be OK, It’s Just a Hole in My Head.” Hayes wrote the book while recovering from a brain injury at the age of twenty-two as a high school teacher. Her honest take on trauma and love followed her to the stage as a stand-up comedian and a public speaker on mental health. She adapted the book into a one-woman show which she debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019. Her podcast “Mimi and The Brain,” has been showcased at national podcast conventions and her work has been featured on National Public Radio, WHYY the Pulse, HelloGiggles, and more. Her latest TED talk is called “Laughter is NOT the best medicine.” Find her on all social media @mimihayesbrain