In case you didn't catch much of the Food Matters Podcast this year, we’ve wrapped our most popular podcast episodes of 2023 into one short listen for you. From optimizing your brain and gut health to unlocking your unlimited potential, this is the expert advice you MUST take with you into 2024.  Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-86 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters   00:00 - Introduction with Laurentine. 1:15 - The importance of sleep if you are trying to lose weight. 6:04 - The strong correlation that exists between insomnia and mental health issues. 10:54 - Healing your mind, body, and spirit with plant medicine and nature immersion. 16:45 - Discovering your purpose. 27:10 - How sleep affects longevity. 38:46 - Plant medicine and using adaptogens to reduce stress, improve gut health, and boost immunity.

If you’re a female, there’s no doubt that you’ve experienced changing hormones at some point in your life. Balancing your hormones is important so that you can function at your best no matter the season of life you’re in, including through PMS, pregnancy, and postpartum. In today’s episode, I am joined by Jacqueline Alwill and Brittany Darling as we discuss the important role that nutrition plays in changing hormones throughout a woman’s life.  Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-85  Learn more about Jacquelin Alwill (https://www.instagram.com/brownpapernutrition/) and Brittany Darling (https://www.instagram.com/wholefoodhealing/) Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever explored sound healing and its benefits? Sound healing is an alternative healing modality that uses the different vibrations of sound to help heal the body. It works to heal in a multi-dimensional capacity, meaning physical, mental, and emotional healing. In this episode, we are joined by Chase Trellert as he explains his experience with sound healing and how you can incorporate it into your own life.    Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs    Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-84 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters  

Did you know that food can have an impact beyond your physical health? Certain foods have the power to influence your emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Cacao is one of those plants and has been used since ancient civilizations as so much more than just a food. In this episode with Brenden Durell, we discuss his journey with intentional cacao and how we can all incorporate it to experience a greater overall wellbeing.    Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs    Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-83 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

The journey of discovering your true-self doesn’t happen overnight. Oftentimes, it’s a lifelong journey of staying in touch with your own authenticity while you simultaneously grow and evolve as a person. There are many tools you can use to help along the way to help you stay connected to yourself such as breathwork and meditation. In this episode with Ryan Haddon, you will learn more about her story of discovering her life’s purpose and how she uses that to help others.    Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-82 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you or a loved one struggle with unexplained pain, illness, or symptoms that you simply can’t get answers about? Embarking on a healing journey can be difficult when every door seems to keep getting shut. In this week’s podcast, you are going to hear from Tian Evans on how she persisted in finding answers to her health issues, how it saved her life, and eventually gave her the tools she needed to start her own wellness business.  Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Read the show notes here https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-81  Follow Tian and Sage Events on IG here https://www.instagram.com/sage.eventsbyronbay/ Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever come to a point in life where you know something needed to change? Maybe it’s been in the area of your health, a relationship, your job, or even mindset. Oftentimes, these moments can be catalysts for positive change and even have the power to change the course of your life. In this episode with Rich Roll, we discuss how we went from barely being able to walk up a flight of stairs to being an ultra-endurance athlete.  Uncover the secrets to healing, happiness & longevity in the FREE screening event https://bit.ly/47Ot70o Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-80 for the show notes. Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you explored the world of alternative and ancient healing practices? Ayurveda is a natural healing science originating in India and is based on the idea of helping bring your body into balance by understanding your body’s constitution, or dosha. Your dosha helps you understand your body’s natural predisposition so that you can work with it to achieve optimal health. In this episode with Amish Shah, we talk about how you can use Ayurveda to help heal your body for good.  Watch The Natural Law here for a limited time: https://www.dgiqu3trk.com/3N116J/2CTPL/ Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-79 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you feel a prompting in your heart to dig deeper into some of the questions about life that you have? Maybe you have begun exploring these big questions and are on a mission to find truth, meaning, and a sense of purpose. Many people find these answers in their spirituality, and in this podcast episode, we are going to learn more about famous reggae artist, Marcus Gad’s quest to find truth.    Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs    Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-XX for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever felt as though fear-based thoughts and traumas are holding you back from being your most authentic self? Taking charge of your inner consciousness and making steps towards healing is becoming more available through alternative modalities such as NLP, EMDR, EFT, and more. In this episode with Marjolijn Loderichs, we talk about the importance and power that comes from being able to overcome these things and experience true happiness in your life.   Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-77  for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters