Love Thy Navel

In this episode, host Rekaya Gibson discusses five popular movies and tv shows tagged with the keyword belly button on IMDb (Internet Movie Database). It includes fan favorite movies. Enjoy! #LoveThyNavel Mentioned in This Episode: TheMatrixFan314. (2012, July 5). The Matrix Getting Bugged Scene HD. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epNptdA4bFA Sources: Dawn, R. (2015, July

In this episode, host Rekaya Gibson highlights Belly Button Beer made by 7 Cent Brewery in Australia. Mentioned in This Episode: 7 Cent Brewery  Untappd  Sources: Daley J. (2016, May 6). “Australians Make Beer Out of Belly Button Lint.” Smithsonian Magazine.   Ryall, J. (2016, April 29). “Beer made from belly button fluff has a bit of the brewer in every glass.

In this episode, host Rekaya Gibson shares a list of belly button gift ideas.  Mentioned in this episode: TummyToys.com Love Thy Navel - Belly Button Jewelry Episode Love Thy Navel Merchandise - Rekaya.redbubble.com Love Thy Navel - 7 Children's Books about Belly Buttons Episode Peaceable Kingdom’s Button, Button, Belly Button Coloring Matching Game  Belly Button Lint B

In this episode, Rekaya discusses the NCAA rule that banned players from wearing their jerseys like crop tops. It made the change after Ohio State Ezekiel Elliot’s stellar performance in the 2014 college football season. The running back wore his jersey tucked under his pads, exposing his abdomen and belly button, to gain an advantage over defenders. Other male athletes who wore

In this episode, Rekaya chats with Jewelry Designer Melissa Tyler, owner of TummyToys US and the creator of snap lock belly jewelry. She shares her thoughts about whether a belly button piercing is appropriate for an innie or an outie. Tyler also discusses what types of metals and jewelry are best for belly buttons. She mentions belly button piercing risks. She gives tips on how to

In this episode, Rekaya chats with special guest Dr. Nneamaka "Amaka" Nwubah, Plastic Surgeon at Maxwell Aesthetics, about belly button surgery (umbilicoplasty). The doctor answers the question, "What is belly button surgery?" She also discusses: benefits of belly button surgery, belly button plastic surgery procedure; risks of belly button surgery; what recovery is like for b

In this episode, Rekaya discusses three locations that are considered the "Navel of the World" or the "Earth's belly button." They include Cusco (Cuzco, Kosko, or Qosqu), Peru; Baboquivari Peak Wilderness, Arizona; and Delphi, Greece. #LoveThyNavel Sources: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (October 11, 2016). “Cuzco.” Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com

In this episode, Rekaya discusses omphalophobia, fear of belly buttons. She includes symptoms of omphalophobia; causes of omphalophobia; and treatments for omphalophobia.  She also mentions a well-known celebrity who suffers from omphalophobia.   Sources: Pietrangelo, A. (10 January 2020) “Understanding Omphalophobia, or Fear of Belly Buttons.” Heathline.com

Host Rekaya Gibson shares a brief history about navel oranges. She explains how they developed a belly button that resembles a human's. She also lists some health benefits of navel oranges. #LoveThyNavel Sources: Citrus.com. “Everything You Wanted to Know About Navel Oranges.” December 9, 2019. https://www.citrus.com/blog/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-navel-oranges/ The H

In this episode, Rekaya takes you through belly button breathing techniques, also known as diaphragmatic breathing or belly breathing, to help you relax or meditate.  Sources: Cleveland Clinic.  (14 Sept. 2018.)  "Diaphragmatic Breathing." Web.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovethynavel/support