FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

We use the word ‘wellness’ a lot, but the term can mean very different things to different people. This week, I discuss what I typically refer to as the “5 key pillars of wellness,” and how prioritizing them in our lives is more essential now than ever before. I also offer guidance for establishing sustainable behaviors around nutrition, sleep, stress management and movement that can be used far beyond coronavirus quarantine for lifelong wellness and health.Links:Molly’s article: Eating Meatless (or Meat-Less) During Quarantine - link hereMolly’s WGNO TV Segment: Protein-rich Pasta Salad, 3 Ways - link here  15 Sweet + Savory Ways to Use Greek Yogurt - link here 6 Ways to Use Canned Beans to Create Splurge-Worthy Indulgences (really!) - link here Sonoma Chicken Salad, link here + Avocado Cilantro Chicken Salad, link here [NOTE: Can use canned or pouch salmon or light tuna in place of chicken]Cauliflower Crusts - for pizza crusts or sandwich thins, recipe here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frances Frei is fearless in speaking the truth in a way that is direct, impactful and memorable, yet also incredibly kind. She has developed a blueprint for leadership to help others reach their fullest potential in our presence, and even more importantly, in our absence. A Harvard Business School professor and adviser to hundreds of organizations including Uber and WeWork, Frances shares her research and insight for building effective communication, trust, and belonging - even, and especially - during this time of global crisis.Links:Frances’ NEW! Book: Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You, link hereWhat’s Your Wobble: Authenticity, Logic, Empathy | 2-minute Trust Diagnostic video, link here Dig Deeper: Harvard Business Review featuring Frances’ Begin with Trust, link here More by Frances: Uncommon Service: How to Win by Putting Customers at the Core of your Business, link here  Connect with Frances: www.linkedin.com/in/francesfrei Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Rogers (of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" fame) encouraged us in times of tragedy to "Look for the helpers. You will always find the people who are helping." This week, we do just that by seeking positivity and finding inspiration in the ways those in the community have responded to the coronavirus crisis. We’re joined by three artisans and entrepreneurs to get a glimpse into how they're making big changes in the way they do business to help those who need it most.Links:www.porch-jam.comwww.GoodWoodNOLA.comInstagram: @GoodwoodNOLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we settle into the new normal, it’s more essential than ever that we prioritize well-being in our own lives. This includes sticking to a daily routine that encompasses stress management, movement, sleep and – of course – nutrition. We’re also joined by child psychologist Dr. Jill West, who provides guidance on talking about the coronavirus with kids and strategies to combat cabin fever.Links:Combatting Cabin FeverA Live Home Safari from the Cincinnati Zoo each day at 3pm EDT, link here 30+ Virtual Field Trips (Yellowstone, Mars, Farms, The Great Wall of China!), link hereA List of Disney Rides that you can ride virtually from home, link here Check-Out Books and Movies from your Local Library from Home, link hereTalking to Children about COVID-19Tips for parents and caregivers with considerations for different developmental levels, link hereMore tips for parents and caregivers with considerations for different developmental levels, link hereHow to Talk to your Kids about COVID-19 + Several Healthy Habits Videos for Kids, link hereDr. Jill West, PhD, Child Psychologist with Ochsner Hospital for Children Contact Dr. Jill West: jillwestphd@gmail.comMore about Dr. Jill: “A Day in the Life” video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An up-close look at how fear and self-doubt can hold us back from success – or worse – prevent us from even taking the first step. As we all settle into a new normal, Warren Fitzmorris, Mental Performance Coach with Ochsner Health, shares strategies to face fears head-on and how to view setbacks as part of our growth process, not failure. [Inside Tip: Looking for an immediate release? Warren leads us through guided mindfulness in the last 5 minutes]Links:Contact Warren: warren.fitzmorris@ochsner.org | 504.703.0805Apps: Search in app store for mindfulness; here are Warren’s favorites: HeadspaceCalmOakSmiling MindBooks:Inner EngineeringMeta HumanMindfulness for Beginners (Jon Kabat-Zinn)The Mindful AthleteWebsites for Parents/Kids:https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activities/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m joined by magazine editors Melanie Warner Spencer + Ashley McLellen to hear their take on the first half of #AlcoholFreeFor40. Their experiences, their strategies for success, and their fab finds in the mocktail (or “zero-proof cocktail”) arena, plus why they’re considering extending beyond 40 days. LINKSMelanie + Ashley’s #AFF40 blog:MyNewOrleans.com | link here Alcohol Free For 40 website | link hereTry Dry smartphone App | link hereThe Sober Curious Movement, NPR segment|link here Zero Proof Cocktails + Ingredients | Big Easy Bucha | Seedlip | Proposition Cocktail Co. | Hop’d  | ElGuapo BittersRECIPE | Berry ShrubsAdd to mocktails, just a tablespoon ortwo is all that’s needed!2 cups berries, cleaned and chopped1 cup Swerve Sweetener, granularor confectioners1 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup fresh herbs (mint, basil,lemonbalm), minced and dividedAdd berries, vinegar, sweetener and halfof the herbs to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.After about 10 minutes, mash fruit to release juice. Simmer until thickened andsyrup-like consistency. Strain into a bottle or jar. Refrigerate untilready to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two of my favorite fellow registered dietitians join me for an hour of insight into the mind of a nutritionist, sharing inspiring stories of success, our top recs for food + drink, and hilarious stuff that also drives us a bit crazy.Links:Ochsner Blog: 5 Reasons to Meet with an RD - link here Contact Alexis Weilbaecher, LDN, RDN & Lauren Hulin, LDN, RDN at Nutrition@Ochsner.org Ochsner Fitness Center, link hereFollow Lauren on social: @LiveWellWithLauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curious about Impossible versus Beyond Burger and the other plant-based options? Sure, they're meatless, but does meatless necessarily make it better for you? I weigh in with the facts + comparisons, along with the results of our official taste test results, including how they measure up to an all-beef burger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired? Sluggish? You must have adrenal fatigue! Dr. Lynnette Nieman of the National Institutes of Health joins me to discuss why it's critical to go beyond the label of adrenal fatigue and explore other reasons you may feel run down.Links:Harvard Health | Is Adrenal Fatigue Real? Link hereEndocrine News | Adrenal Fatigue - link hereNational Institutes of Health, meet Dr. Nieman, link here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An inside look at food + nutrition in schools with expert Emily Chatelain, founder + CEO of School Food & Wellness Group. What's allowed in schools, what's not, and what we can all start doing right now to improve the quality of kids' nutrition + wellness.Links:School Food & Wellness Group, link hereThree-O’Clock Project, links here and hereLunch Lady Land - SNL with Chris Farley + Adam Sandler, link here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices