What does feel-good food mean to you?! New York Times bestselling author and founder of the widely popular blog Love & Lemons, Jeanine Donofrio, believes that “feel good” can mean different things to different people, especially when it comes to food. To Jeanine, feel-good food is seasonal, centered around vegetables, satisfies a craving, and is fun to make! As one of the original food bloggers who has inspired millions, Jeanine has made it her mission to help people choose fresh, plant-forward meals that just make you feel good. Understanding that we all have different styles for preparing food, Jeanine distinguishes between two types of cooks: those who like to plan ahead and those who prefer simple recipes at the ready. Some of us are a combination of both. No matter how you like to prepare your food, this conversation takes the stress out of cooking, meal prepping, and eating, and puts the joy back into seasonal plant-focused meals.   In this episode, you’ll learn: How to create nutritional diversity, even for picky eaters The two different kinds of cooks and how to get organized for each style Simple ideas to prevent boredom with seasonal ingredients  Tips for stocking your pantry to make cooking more seamless and easy  The foolproof way to build a balanced and satisfying salad Ways to integrate simple feel good food into your everyday life   Tune in for major inspiration in the kitchen… and beyond!   Resources Mentioned: Love & Lemons Simple Feel Good Food Love & Lemons Every Day The Love & Lemons Cookbook Learn More about Jeanine Donofrio: Website: https://www.loveandlemons.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveandlemons/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovelemonsfood Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovelemonsfood   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Colleen Wachob, co-founder of mindbodygreen, discusses the difference between wellness and well-being, the importance of finding joy in well-being, and the need to embrace flexibility and change in various aspects of life. She also emphasizes the importance of weight training, cultivating meaningful connections, and practicing deep breathing for achieving well-being.

Have you ever gone on vacation and worried about the food and being off your routine?! While traveling is exciting, a luxury, and something to look forward to, it can also come with a side of stress and anxiety. So many of us are afraid that we might go overboard and eat too much. Or we may have food fears, dietary restrictions, concerns about digestion, and the list goes on! Here’s the thing: Traveling is an incredible way to invite new experiences and see the world with a fresh set of eyes, and that includes what and how we eat too!  Shari Hochberg, an avid traveler, yogi, and founder of Sole Yoga Holidays, has led yoga retreats in amazing locations from Greece to India to Morocco and all over Italy, where she lives and works. She knows firsthand how anxiety over food can take away from the joy, adventure, and fun of travel.  She also believes that food is such an integral part of learning about a new culture, and, of course, meals are a time to relax and connect with the people around you.  Now, she's on a mission to help travelers change their mindset about food on vacation so they can immerse themselves in the full experience without stressing about what they’re eating.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Ways to enjoy the local food culture and feel good How to adopt a more peaceful mindset about food Ideas for working around your dietary restrictions  Awesome budget-friendly advice for eating out while traveling Why relaxation may be the secret travel ingredient to improve metabolism and digestion Ways to create meaningful meals and connections on vacation   Get ready to think about food and travel in a whole new way!   Learn More about Shari Hochberg: I Got Laid Off, Traveled, and Wrote This Story Website: soleyogaholidays.com Instagram: @soleyogaholidays Facebook: @SoleYogaHolidays Twitter: @soleyogaholiday YouTube: @SoleYogaHolidays   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Chances are you or someone you know has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. While autoimmune diseases continue to be on the rise, there is more and more information on how those who have been diagnosed can take back their health and take back their lives. Amelia Meyers is an example of someone who has lived and managed Crohn's disease for over 20 years. As a certified nutritionist, actor, singer-songwriter, therapeutic arts coach, and Mrs. Maryland Petite USA, she identified the dietary and lifestyle changes that helped her balance her health and truly thrive.  Now, Amelia is on a mission to bring awareness to how food, stress reduction, sleep, breathwork, movement, and connection to yourself (and others) can play a positive role in an autoimmune journey. She believes that even though healing may include many peaks and valleys, given the right support, your body is capable of anything!   In this episode, you’ll learn: •  The best protocol for an elimination diet for Crohns (or any autoimmune disease)  •  A mindset shift if you feel like your body has failed you •  The healing power of breathwork and how to practice it •  The relationship between stress, inflammation, and autoimmune disease flare ups • Tools to decompress and relax • Simple (and fun) ways to reconnect to your body   Hopefully this conversation will empower you to take steps to learn what works best for you so that you can find ways to feel good in spite of an autoimmune diagnosis.   Resources: autoimmune.org Kickin’ Crohn’s Cafe GratitudePetite USA   Learn More about Amelia Meyers: Website: kickincrohns.comWebsite: ameliameyers.com Instagram: @ameliameyers1013 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 overwhelmed, lost, or stuck in the kitchen? Does cooking feel like one more thing on your to-do list? Imagine if making dinner felt easy (not anxiety-provoking) and even joyful and fun! Laney Schwartz, founder of the popular blog Life is But a Dish, believes that cooking your own meals can truly transform lives and be one less stressor in your day. It can also help you save money, eat healthier, and connect with friends & family.  After working with thousands of people across the world, Laney's on a mission to empower busy cooks to drop the excuses, gain confidence in the kitchen, and create simple and delicious dishes without being tied to a recipe.  Whether you're comfortable cooking but sometimes get overwhelmed or cooking a meal from scratch seems inconceivable, Laney’s approach will inspire you to feel less stressed and more relaxed in the kitchen… and in your life!    In this episode, you’ll learn: •   The top two reasons that prevent people from cooking  •   A stress-free approach to meal prep •   Tips to get out of a food rut •   How to cook without being tied to a recipe •   Ways to inspire kids to cook (no nagging required!) •   Why confidence in the kitchen leads to confidence in your life You’ll feel inspired to find the ease and joy in whipping up a simple, satisfying meal!    Learn More about Laney Schwartz: Cook with Confidence Website: lifeisbutadish.com Instagram: @lifeisbutadish TikTok: @lifeisbutadish YouTube: @laneyschwartzlifeisbutadis9431   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 wished you could take a break from your go-go-go life but aren’t sure exactly how to slow down? Most of us crave that downtime to recharge our energy stores, but we don’t know where to begin. Best-selling author and founder of the Beauty is Wellness platform, Jolene Hart, believes that rest is an intuitive, brave, and even radical act — one that we all have the right to claim at any given moment. In her most recent book, Well-Rested Every Day: 365 Rituals, Recipes, and Reflections for Radical Peace and Renewal, Jolene shares how our modern day frenzied lifestyles are harming our nervous systems and depriving us of being fully present in our lives. As a former Type A, Jolene noticed how pausing and building in pockets of rest helped her heal on all levels — mind, body, and spirit. When she began to thrive in ways she hadn’t imagined possible, she realized that almost everyone she knew could benefit from slowing down.   Now, Jolene is on a mission to empower women all over the world to trust their intuition and tap into the power of rest. Because everything improves when you’re well-rested from your mental health to your productivity to simply experiencing more joy! In this episode, you’ll learn:   How to integrate adequate rest into your busy lifestyle Why multitasking is a myth and what to do instead Surprising ways stress affects nutrition and the ability to relax The most effective strategies to calm your nervous system Easy methods to strengthen your intuition A sample day of a more rest-focused lifestyle  You’ll feel inspired to find ways to intentionally restore your mind and body so that you can become your healthiest, calmest, and best self! Resources Mentioned:  Well-Rested Every Day  Books by Jolene Hart  Learn More about Jolene Hart:  Website: jolenehart.com Instagram: @jolenehart Facebook: @beautyiswellness Twitter: @JoleneHart Pinterest: @jolenehart  Learn More about Elise Museles:  Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles 

If you’ve been taught to believe that emotional eating is something to feel shameful about, you’re not alone. But the truth is: food is emotional! It can soothe, evoke memories, create connections, and even transport us to another time in our lives.  You can eat for all sorts of reasons besides physical hunger: to console, to comfort, to cheer, to dull feelings, to distract. And that’s okay, as long as you feel good afterward.  But sometimes food isn’t what you’re really hungry for, and eating it doesn’t make you feel any better. That’s when you want to have non-food coping mechanisms.   Kathrine Kofoed, an evidence-based nutritionist and ACE-certified health coach, struggled with emotional eating for years and beat herself up along the way. When she learned how to get honest with herself and ask the right questions, she found other means to support her when food wasn’t the answer.  Now, after repairing her own relationship with food, Kathrine’s on a mission to help as many people as possible approach their habits with both mindfulness and compassion to get to the root cause of their emotional eating.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  What emotional eating can teach you about your habits and life Identifying emotional eating triggers and ways to respond Non-food coping mechanisms to support you when food isn’t the answer Three different emotional eater archetypes and how to determine yours The best tip that will help you reconnect to your body before eating   Hopefully, this conversation will empower you to release the shame around emotional eating so that you can understand why you are turning to food and when non-food coping mechanisms might be a better option for you. Resources: Quiz: What Type of Emotional Eater Are You?   Learn More about Kathrine Kofoed: Website: passionforplants.co Instagram: @passionforplants TikTok: @kathrinekofoed YouTube: @kathrinekofoed   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Food holds energy and your energy starts to affect the food from the first moment you are in its presence. The way you handle it, the intention you put into it, and the thoughts you have as you prepare it all make a difference in how the food makes you feel! Holistic Chef Whitney Aronoff has made it her mission to help people live high-vibration lives with food and beyond. She believes that eating is a transfer of energy between our energetic beings and the food we eat, and we have the power to raise the vibration of our meals. While it may sound complicated or woo-woo, it’s actually accessible and easy to do. Whitney shares how we can connect on a physical, emotional, spiritual, and etheric level to our food and create meals that nourish us inside and out!   In this episode, you’ll learn:  The difference between high-vibration and low-vibration foods How to create the highest vibration with whatever you’re eating (cookies included!)  Tips for releasing perfectionism around food  Easy ways to reduce stress and uplift your energy  The power of affirmations and how to use them The best kind of meal for your mind, body, and soul   You’ll feel inspired to start cooking and eating in a whole new way!   Resources Mentioned: Starseed Kitchen High Vibration Cooking eCookbook High Vibration & Low Vibration Food List eBook Starseed 11 Magic Herbs & Spices High Vibration Living Podcast Louise Hay Hay House Steven Halpern   Learn More about Whitney Aronoff: Website: chefwhitneyaronoff.com Podcast: High Vibrational Living LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/whitneyaronoff/ Linktree: bio.site/whitneyaronoff Instagram: @whitneyaronoff Twitter: @whitneyaronoff TikTok: @chefwhitneyaronoff   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

One in four women experience insomnia or the inability to fall or stay asleep. Not only does this leave us feeling cranky and exhausted, but it also plays a pivotal role in nearly every aspect of our health.  Double-certified holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams knows what it’s like to struggle with sleep and how consistently getting a good night’s rest changes everything! A former insomniac who used prescription sleeping pills for almost a decade, Morgan finally got sleep down to a science.  Understanding how practically every part of your body experiences positive changes while you sleep, Morgan is now on a mission to help as many people as possible reclaim their rest and fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling refreshed.    In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why sleep is considered one of the three pillars of health  Benefits of sleep, including brain health, blood sugar regulation, mood stabilization, and more  Morning and evening routines to promote better sleep (TV included!)  Strategies to help you avoid bedtime procrastination  The best sleep supporting foods and supplements  One tip to consistently get a good night’s rest     You’ll discover why sleep is a superfood and leave with actionable strategies to help you makeover your sleep protocols and take back your health and happiness!    Resources Mentioned:  Burnout to Bliss Retreat  Glucose Goddess  Melatonin: Miracle Molecule    Learn More about Morgan Adams:  Website: morganadamswellness.com  LinkedIn: @morganadamswellness  Instagram: @morganadams.wellness  Schedule a sleep clarity call    Learn More about Elise Museles:  Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live  Website: elisemuseles.com  Instagram: @elisemuseles  Facebook: @elisemuseles

What happens when you have a life event that turns your world upside down? How can you find peace, fulfillment, and freedom when you experience a medical emergency, a broken relationship, or personal loss? Valerie Gangas, author and transformational life coach, believes that these experiences can be a gateway to expanding your consciousness and discovering the habits, rituals, relationships, even career, that align with your true self. During these times, we enter what Valerie calls “deep shift.” For Valerie, her own deep shift came after she lost her mother 12 years ago. In her struggles with depression and despair, she became fascinated by what comes next when our lives are upended. This awakening changed Valerie’s life forever and allowed her to let go of who she thought she was and become who she was meant to be. Now, she helps people shift their perspective on hard times and view them as opportunities to wake up and unleash their magic more fully.   In this episode, you’ll learn: What it means to be “in deep shift” Five hallmarks of deep shift: interests, relationships, career, belongings, connection Tips for navigating this kind of transformation Ways to prioritize taking care of yourself inside and out  Why being still and turning to meditation can provide answers How to trust and believe in yourself   You’ll feel empowered to follow your own path, ride the waves of change, and discover the profound and often hidden benefits of being in deep shift!    Resources Mentioned: Ep. 3: Your Sensitivity is Your Superpower with Valerie Gangas   Learn More about Valerie Gangas: In Deep Shift: Riding the Waves of Change to Find Peace, Fulfillment, and Freedom Website: valeriegangas.com Instagram: @valeriegangas Twitter: @ValerieGangas   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles