Want to boost your happiness, increase productivity, reduce stress levels, and even sleep better? It all starts with the way you begin your day!  Certified nutritionist Diana Weil and medical journalist Elara Hadjipateras and co-hosts of The Matcha Guardians Podcast, believe your morning routines and rituals can help you take charge of your day and create the energy you want to feel. They’re on a mission to teach as many people as possible to proactively think about their minds and bodies with feel-good habits that make you feel grounded and raise your overall vibration.  Of course these Matcha Queens dive deep into the history, culture, and experience of drinking matcha as well as all the numerous health-promoting benefits. They share their favorite ways to make matcha, how to get the most benefits from your daily cup, and a method for preparing it that reduces stress.  This conversation is fun, soulful, and informative all at the same time!    In this episode, you’ll learn: •  Ideas and inspiration on creating a powerful morning routine •   Matcha versus coffee and why matcha allows you to optimize both energy and rest  •   How to write your own rules for health and well-being •   Different ways to prepare matcha and create a grounding ritual  •   Health promoting properties of matcha and the best time to enjoy the caffeine boost  •   Advice for living your truth and enjoying your food and your life.    Whether you’re already a matcha drinker or not, Diana and Elara offer actionable tips and relatable stories that will inspire you to rethink the way you start your day!   Resources Mentioned: The Matcha Guardians The Matcha Guardians Podcast Matcha.com — 25% Discount Code: ELISE Matcha.com on Instragram   Learn More about Diana Weil: Website: dianaweil.com Instagram: @diana_weil LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/diana-weil-9b3aab176   Learn More about Elara Hadjipateras: Instagram: @elaralpaca X: @elaralpaca LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elara-hadjipateras-b6750541   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Have you ever been so focused on caring for others that you forgot about yourself? For caregivers, it’s easy to feel as if your needs come second. You might think: I don’t have time and then self-care gets put on the backburner. This leads to burnout AND to not being our best for the people we love who need us.  Jessica Cording, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author, believes that we have to take care of ourselves first to be able to support those we are caring for. In her book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep, Jessica shares the tips and tools she wishes she had when her father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As a respected voice in the wellness space, Jessica continues to help thousands of people going through the challenges of caregiving with her practical insights on managing self-care during demanding times, including maintaining healthy habits when you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Whether you’re dealing with a terminal illness or ongoing care, when you prioritize your own needs, you can be more present for those you love and make the most of your role as a caregiver.   In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why self-care for caregivers is essential for survival Ways to talk about nutrition and healthy habits to those you are supporting Strategies for make healthy food choices as a busy caregiver How stress affects blood sugar and what you can do to manage it How to avoid burnout (and recognize the signs) as a caregiver This heartfelt conversation will equip you with the supportive strategies you need to help you balance self-care with the demanding role of caregiving. Resources Mentioned: The Food-Mood Bundle The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits for Managing Stress & Anxiety: https://jessicacordingnutrition.com/book/the-little-book-of-game-changers/ The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep: The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep   Learn More about Jessica Cording: Website: https://www.jessicacordingnutrition.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacording/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscording/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaCordingNutrition/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drama-free-healthy-living-with-jess-cording/id1460384072   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Do you feel a spiritual connection to your food? Whether conscious of it or not: The intention you put into a meal and the thoughts you have as you eat it have a profound impact on how the food affects your mind, body, and soul! Gia Hooper, a multi-dimensional healer, believes that we are all powerful creators, and we can raise the frequency of everything in our life… including the food we are eating. Once you create that spiritual connection, it can lead to greater energy, clarity, trust, inner peace, better health, and so much more! While this may sound abstract or woo-woo, it’s accessible and easy to do. Gia shares how to become more tuned into your intuition and make choices from a deep place of knowing that’s in alignment with what your mind and body actually need.    In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why self-awareness is essential in having a spiritual connection to food Ways to feel more tuned in to all layers of your being The difference between intuitive eating and eating in alignment with your spiritual self How to raise the frequency of your food, water, and life  The most powerful tool to create the reality you desire   This conversation will empower you to connect with your food (and the world) in a whole new way!   Resources Mentioned: The Food-Mood Bundle Gia Hooper’s Packages and Offerings   Learn More about Gia Hooper: Website: https://www.giamary.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional_gia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9b-xsvPY3IQt_JTiiyZHHg/featured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giamary2/   Learn More about Elise Museles:  The Food-Mood Bundle Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

What if the key to clearer skin isn't just about the products you're using but could also come from a well-balanced gut microbiome, nourished body, and calm mind? Maria Marlowe, certified holistic nutritionist and founder of the skincare company Kuma, believes that through diet and lifestyle choices, we can clear skin naturally and get a healthy glow from within. Instead of the traditional outside-only approach, she shares how to adopt an inside-out approach that works! Based on cutting-edge research on the gut-brain-skin axis and the impact of nutrition on skin, Maria has helped thousands of people improve their complexion, feel more confident, and develop habits that support a healthier overall wellbeing.    In this episode, you’ll learn:  How stress impacts your skin Top stress management tools for a glowing complexion Why your gut health matters for healthy skin The role of medication and antibiotics on your gut and skin Exactly how hormones and blood sugar can play a pivotal role in skin health The best foods and nutrients for acne and breakouts   This conversation will empower you to eat foods and create habits to boost your radiance from within!   Resources Mentioned: The Food-Mood Bundle Glow Biome Kuma Health The Real Food Grocery Guide Be Healthy Everyday   Learn More about Maria Marlowe: Website: https://mariamarlowe.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamarlowe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamarlowe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlowbyMarlowe/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbymarlowe   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

“Self-love” is a term that gets thrown around frequently in the wellness space. But what does it actually mean?  Jenna Banks, keynote speaker and bestselling author of I Love Me More, believes that cultivating self-love is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves, yet so many of us aren’t sure how. As a self-love, self-care, and burnout prevention advocate, Jenna helps women become their most powerful selves and live life to its fullest potential. (No more shrinking!) Jenna shares her own self-love journey and describes how everything changed once she began to put herself first and pay attention to what she calls her “energy drains.” She also offers actionable and sustainable steps to love yourself more than anyone or anything. (Hint: It is not selfish!) Tune in to hear how you can prioritize your own needs, set boundaries, free yourself from guilt, and tap into the power of self-love!   In this episode, you’ll learn: A breakdown of what self-love feels like  Ways to tune into your body and hear what it is saying An approach to set boundaries and prioritize our own needs  How social conditioning influences us and tips to move beyond it  The important distinction between self-love and self-care How to nurture the most important relationship you will ever have   You’ll be empowered to love yourself first and learn exactly how you can go about doing it!   Resources Mentioned: The Power of Now The Four Agreements    Learn More about Jenna Banks: I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love Website: jenna-banks.com LinkedIn: @banksjenna Facebook: @jennabanks.0 Instagram: @jennabanks.0  X: @jennabanks411 YouTube: @jenna-banks   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting health advice out there? The truth is that we often make eating “healthy” and taking care of our bodies more complicated than it needs to be.  Sometimes, we just need to go back to basics, rebuild our foundations, and introduce some structure to feel like our best and most empowered selves. Kim Shapira, celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist, and author of This Is What You’re Really Hungry For, has developed an easy-to-follow method that will help you get your brain and your body on board, replace fad diets with a sustainable way to eat what you love, and empower you to be the authority of your own body. After over 25 years of practice and a deep understanding of the science of nutrition, emotions, and habits, Kim is on a mission to help as many people as possible take back their relationship with food and change their life by using her six surprisingly simple rules.    In this episode, you’ll learn: What you’re actually hungry for (spoiler alert: it’s not food!) Where pleasure fits into the nutritional puzzle How “rules” can become habits without feeling restricted The way your values fit into your food and lifestyle choices How to eat foods you love that love you back An approach to reduce food guilt and choose gratitude instead   Kim’s refreshing approach will help you quit your on-again-off-again dieting cycle, attain a sense of peace and happiness, and view food as a source of joy and nourishment, not stress!   Resources Mentioned: Never Diet Again Masterclass   Learn More about Kim Shapira: This Is What You're Really Hungry For Website: kimshapiramethod.com LinkedIn: @kim-shapira  Facebook: @kimshapiramethod  Instagram: @kimshapiramethod YouTube: @kimshapiramethod  TikTok: @kimshapiramethod    Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Do you crave downtime and the chance to truly unwind, but struggle to prioritize it in your schedule? What if you could slow down and make time once a week for a special meal where you disconnect from the stresses of your daily life and (re)connect with friends and family? For acclaimed cookbook author and culinary consultant, Adeena Sussman, the ancient tradition of Shabbat is a beautiful way for her to connect to her past while also grounding her in the present. Her new book, Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours, encourages people from all walks of life to embrace the power of food to facilitate love, connection, and community through the wonders of cooking. There is nothing more natural than sitting down and sharing a meal with those you love. This conversation will empower you to gather around the table and unplug together in a satisfying and meaningful way. In this episode, you’ll learn:  The power of food to connect friends and family Why Shabbat can be seen as a cultural construct rather than a religious one How to embrace your food story and pass it along to loved ones  Ways preparing a meal can be simplified while still feeling special How cooking allows you to discover something deeper about yourself A powerful tip that will change how you cook, eat, and gather around the table Whether it’s a lavish feast or something straightforward, you’ll feel inspired to get in the kitchen and create new rituals with food that infuse rest and relaxation! Resources Mentioned: Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors From My Israeli Kitchen: A Cookbook Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours Cravings: All Together: Recipes to Love: A Cookbook   Learn More about Adeena Sussman: Website: adeenasussman.com LinkedIn: @adeena-sussman Instagram: @adeenasussman Facebook:@AdeenaSussmanChef X: @adeenasussman   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Have you ever stopped to think about how the nightly glass of wine or casual cocktails are impacting your health?  So often in the wellness space we talk about food and the way it affects us as a whole, but we don’t often examine the massive role that alcohol plays!  Dr. Brooke Scheller, clinical nutrition doctor, author, and founder of Functional Sobriety, believes that this is the missing link in the conversation. We can’t ignore how long-term alcohol use can contribute to symptoms that may impact our overall health and daily living. After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol. Whether it is total avoidance or simply reducing consumption, Dr. Brooke’s approach results in improved brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health, hormone balance, and more.   In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why alcohol can be addictive to those who consume it The potential negative effects of alcohol on your gut and hormone health The way alcohol affects anxiety and your overall mental well-being How balancing your blood sugar may lessen the desire for a drink A nutrition roadmap to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption Two powerful steps you can take to start your sober curious and/or sobriety journey today   This judgment-free conversation will empower you to get curious and rethink your relationship to alcohol in a whole new way.   Resources Mentioned: Functional Sobriety   Learn More about Dr. Brooke Scheller:  How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol Website:  LinkedIn: @brooke-scheller Instagram: @drbrookescheller   Learn More about Elise Museles:  Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

When was the last time you focused on your breath? Even though our bodies naturally breathe, most of us aren’t conscious of the way we are breathing throughout the day. But once you become aware, there are so many benefits that come from focusing on your breath…you can change your mood, disrupt negative thoughts, increase productivity, reduce stress, energize your entire being, and so much more! Sandy Abrams, TEDx Speaker, Author, and Founder of C.E.OM, believes our breath can fuel us just like food. And even moreso, we can impact our nervous system in profound ways and take control of how we want to feel by tapping into the different types of breath.  As a former type A personality, Sandy has found a calmer and more intentional way of living. Now, she is on a mission to empower people to create their optimal energy for well-being and success by becoming mindful of their breath. The best part? You can start right away. No tools or fancy gadgets necessary!    In this episode you’ll learn: The parallels between breath and food to fuel your body Our default mode of breathing (and how to change it) How to use breath (and food) to shift your mood Breathing techniques for a good night’s sleep Ways to use breath to disrupt negative thoughts A powerful tip to start a breathing practice immediately Whether you want to feel calm, energized, focused, creative, present, sleepy, or more, it is always the right time to harness the power of breath!   Resources Mentioned: Breathe to Succeed How you breathe is how you are TEDtalk Episode 23: Breathe to Transform Your Energy, Mind and Mood with Sandy Abrams   Learn More about Sandy Abrams: Website: The C.E.Om LinkedIn: @sandyabrams Instagram: @sandyabrams Facebook: @sandyabrams X: @sandyabrams   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Do you feel pressure to keep pushing yourself even when you’re running on empty? Are you trying to be everything to everyone else while putting your own needs on the backburner?  These are telltale signs of burnout, and so many of us are in the midst of experiencing it right now!  Candice Puthawala, former model and founder of Beauty Bar Chocolate, knows all too well what can happen when you ignore the symptoms of burnout — and how severe the consequences can be. With no choice but to finally listen to her body, Candice put her career on hold and embarked on a healing journey. Not wanting others to get to the point where burnout becomes a health crisis, Candice is on a mission to help as many people as possible understand the devastating impact of stress and learn a better (and calmer) way to live.  Candice shares how you can find routines and practices that regulate your nervous system and nourish every aspect of your being. By actively pursuing replenishment, you can heal from burnout or even avoid it.    In this episode, you’ll learn:  The different forms of burnout and how to recognize them Foods and nutrients to nourish your body when you’re depleted How movement can help you heal from — and prevent — burnout Insights on how to balance your hormones, including cortisol Ways to get comfortable setting boundaries, even as a people pleaser After listening to this conversation, you’ll feel empowered to step away from hustle culture and give yourself permission to recharge and relax!   Resources Mentioned: How Chocolate Can Make You Healthier and Happier with Candice Puthawala    Learn More about Candice Puthawala: LinkedIn: @candiceputhawala Instagram: @awholeandhappylife Facebook: @awholeandhappylife Blog: A Whole and Happy Life with Candice   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles