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Once Upon A Food StoryCultivate Joy and Feel Happier Every Day with Elise MuselesWant to feel more alive, grounded, and genuinely happier – starting now? Add in more joy! In this solo mini episode, I explore why joy is not something you chase or wait for… and how it can be a healing, everyday nutrient your mind and body need to thrive. Research shows how joy can lower stress hormones, strengthen your immune system, and support nervous system regulation. And the best part? It’s more accessible than you might think. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why joy is essential for your physical and emotional health –...2025-05-0710 minOnce Upon A Food StoryNourish Your Nervous System with Adaptogens & Herbs with Tasha RoseWhat if the key to feeling more grounded, resilient, and well was already growing in the earth—or waiting on a shelf nearby? Tasha Rose is a trained herbalist, medicine maker, and devoted mother who has spent her life studying the natural world and now empowers others to tap into the magical properties of plants. Through her company, Tasha Rose, she offers organic herbal supplements for both kids and adults, blending traditional wisdom with modern wellness practices to create accessible, plant-based solutions to combat life’s stressors and sniffles. In this conversation, Tasha shares how she...2025-04-1646 minOnce Upon A Food StoryFind Purpose & Joy in Everyday Cooking with Dina Deleasa-GonsarWhat if cooking wasn’t just another item on your endless to-do list, but instead a source of joy and connection? Dina Deleasa-Gonsar, certified health coach, TV personality, and creator of DishItGirl, shows us how the kitchen can be a place of creativity, conversation, and fun – no perfection required. As the author of the new cookbook At the Kitchen Sink, Dina combines her love of food, storytelling, and practical expertise to help us rethink mealtime as an opportunity to nourish not only our bodies but also our relationships. She shares how to em...2025-04-0244 minOnce Upon A Food StoryMake Self-Improvement Fun, Imperfect, and Doable with Delanie FischerHow do you break free from the ‘rules’ you’ve been handed—whether it’s about food, drinking, or wellness – and instead create a life that feels real, fun, and actually works for you??! Delanie Fischer believes personal growth should be accessible, enjoyable, and completely judgment-free. As a comedian-turned-creative consultant, host of the acclaimed Self-Helpless podcast, and author of the newly released book MockTales, she’s made it her mission to bring lightness to heavy and often overwhelming topics. In this episode, Delanie challenges common self-help myths and shares simple, sustainable shifts to help you rethin...2025-03-1950 minOnce Upon A Food StoryWhat You Need to Know About the Future of Food with Chloe SorvinoWith so much focus on protein these days, it’s easy to overlook where our food really comes from – and what’s happening behind the scenes to get it onto our plates. Investigative journalist Chloe Sorvino offers an eye-opening perspective on the future of food and what needs to change. As a staff writer at Forbes leading coverage on food, agriculture, and sustainability, Chloe has spent years investigating the powerful forces shaping our food system. She is the author of The Raw Deal: Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat, where she uncove...2025-03-0550 minOnce Upon A Food StoryCalm Your Nervous System and Find Inner Peace with Elise MuselesHow do you stay grounded when life feels overwhelming? In a world of uncertainty and information overload, it's easy to feel anxious and on edge. But no matter what’s happening around you, you have the power to calm your nervous system and cultivate inner peace. In this solo mini episode, I’m sharing simple, science-backed ways to regulate your nervous system so you can move through life feeling more steady and supported. You’ll learn how small shifts in your thoughts, habits, and even the foods you eat can help you feel safe, energized, and at...2025-02-1223 minOnce Upon A Food StoryNon-Toxic Living without the Overwhelm with Catherine PowerFeeling overwhelmed by the endless options for living a healthier, less toxic life? It’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of perfection, constantly questioning every product, and drowning in conflicting information. Catherine Power, the Founder and CEO of In On Around, believes that small, intentional changes can make a big impact over time and help you find balance (and clarity) with non-toxic living. With her background in food science and expertise in regulatory compliance and ingredient safety, Catherine offers simple but practical tips for making healthier, non-toxic swaps at home – no major life...2025-01-2250 minOnce Upon A Food StoryMake the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice with Erin & Dusty StanczykWhat if making healthier choices didn’t feel hard or complicated? What if you could effortlessly follow through with your intentions by making it easier to do? Erin and Dusty Stanczyk, founders of Eat Move Rest and authors of The Happy Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook: 75+ Colorful Recipes to Nourish Your Whole Body, Feed Your Family, and Have Fun Along the Way, know firsthand how one simple shift can change everything: make the healthy choice the easy choice. After facing serious health challenges, they embraced a plant-forward lifestyle that brought them renewed energy, balance, and joy. Their jo...2025-01-0953 minOnce Upon A Food StoryAdvanced Sleep Tips That Actually Work with Morgan AdamsStruggling with sleep despite trying all the usual advice? You’re not alone! Certified sleep coach Morgan Adams shares transformative tips and insights that go beyond the basics to help you get the restorative sleep you need and deserve. Whether it’s hormones, stress, or habits disrupting a good night’s rest, Morgan breaks down strategies tailored for real life, especially in midlife when sleep can feel extra elusive. Morgan explains the importance of understanding your specific chronotype, why light exposure plays a pivotal role in your circadian rhythm, and how the timing of caffeine, meals...2024-12-2550 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHeal Emotional Eating with Compassion & Curiosity with Jodi KatzinFor many of us, emotional eating is a chapter in our food story that feels difficult to navigate — but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Certified eating psychology coach and occupational therapist Jodi Katzin believes that with the right tools and mindset, you can begin shifting those patterns and create a more compassionate way to nourish yourself. Drawing on her personal journey with emotional and binge eating, Jodi offers valuable insights into the roots of these challenges, how diet culture shapes our beliefs about food, and ways to release the shame that often accom...2024-12-1142 minOnce Upon A Food StoryReclaim Your Vitality Using Self-Love & Ayurveda with Cimeran KapurIn the rush of everyday life, prioritizing your health can feel like a challenge. What if a timeless practice could help you become the most vibrant, energized, and healthiest version of yourself? Cimeran Kapur, founder of the Ayurvedic wellness brand Potion, shares her transformative journey of healing after a life-altering cancer diagnosis during medical school. Turning to Ayurveda, she reimagined self-care and found a holistic path to wellness that honors both body and spirit. In this conversation, Cimeran discusses how you can bring Ayurvedic wisdom into your life — from aligning with nature’s rhythms to filli...2024-11-2750 minOnce Upon A Food StoryMake Plant-Based Cooking Flavorful & Fun with Nisha VoraWhether you’re a dedicated vegan, plant-curious, or simply want to spice up your vegetable repertoire, we all could benefit from adding more plants to our plates! Nisha Vora, the culinary talent behind Rainbow Plant Life and author of the NYT bestseller, "Big Vegan Flavor", believes that plant-based cooking should be joyful, vibrant, and deeply satisfying. With her passion for bold, layered flavors, she shows how simple techniques and spices can make plants the star of any meal. Nisha shares her intuitive approach to creating recipes, from gathering inspiration at farmer's markets to skillfully blending fla...2024-11-0642 minOnce Upon A Food StoryRise & Shine with a Morning Routine That Sticks with Elise MuselesHow do you feel when you start your day? Energized, centered, and ready to take on the world? Or rushed, reactive, and frazzled? Your morning routine is a powerful tool for setting the tone for your day. If you start out with chaos, it’s hard to shift into a productive, calm mindset later on. In this solo [mini] episode, I’m sharing how to wake up with intention and create a ripple effect that positively impacts everything from your work to your relationships to your choices with food. You’ll discover why mornings...2024-10-2313 min
The Jen Marples Show for Midlife WomenFrom Lawyer to Nutrition Expert: An Inspiring Story of Reinvention with Elise MuselesThe Jen Marples Show episode 170 is here!I'm loving my summer reruns of some earlier, fabulous conversations with powerhouse women. I get reinspired EVERY time I listen to my guests speak! One such guest is Elise Museles, a former attorney who bravely decided to follow her intuition and pivot into health and wellness. Elise's story is a testament to the power of self-reflection and the courage to embrace a new chapter!Elise is a Certified Eating Psychology and Nutrition Expert, author of Food Story: Rewrite the Way you Eat, Think, and Live, host of the "...2024-07-2537 minOnce Upon A Food StoryStop Burnout and Reclaim Your Joy with Elise MuselesDo you feel tired and wired but then struggle to sleep at night? Have the things that usually bring you joy started to seem more like a chore? You might be suffering from burnout. Unfortunately, feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and detached has become all too common in our fast-paced world. But it doesn't have to be this way… In this special solo [mini] episode, I’m sharing some of the warning signs of burnout along with my personal tips and tools for healing. I dive into which foods can support you during times of deep stress, chan...2024-06-1218 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Step Into the Midlife Spotlight with Jen MarplesAre you ready to reinvent your midlife, go for your midlife dreams, embrace your age, and become unstoppable?! Jen Marples, a champion of midlife women's empowerment, believes midlife is the perfect time to put ourselves first and rediscover our passions. We've spent too long following rules we didn’t make, and now it's time to flip the script and pursue what truly makes us happy. As an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and podcaster, Jen runs the Jen Marples Agency and hosts The Jen Marples Show, a top 2% globally ranked podcast dedicated to empowering midlife women. Her mes...2024-05-2951 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Understand Your Dog and Strengthen Your Bond with Kerry NicholsOur pets provide us with comfort, contribute to our longevity & wellness, and teach us so much about life. But have you ever thought about the world through your dog’s perspective? Whether you’re bringing a new puppy into your life, adopting an older one, or just love dogs, former attorney turned canine educator and advocate, Kerry Nichols, shares how we can create a safe environment in our human world that lays the foundation for a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with our pets. As the founder of Nicholberry Goldens and author of the hot-off-the-press book, Puppy Brain...2024-05-0847 minOnce Upon A Food Story60 Days to a Greener Life with Heather WhiteAre you concerned about the climate crisis? Do you want to help but you're not sure where to start? This topic can seem daunting and overwhelming, but what if living a more eco-friendly life felt joyful, exciting, and simple to do?! Heather White, author of 60 Days to a Greener Life and nationally recognized conservation and environmental policy expert, shares how we can adopt a daily practice of sustainability to create a healthier life and future for all. Heather believes that no matter where you are on your path to a greener lifestyle, you s...2024-04-2447 minOnce Upon A Food StoryDiscover Your Formula for Food Freedom with Sue Van RaesHave you ever wished that eating felt simple, satisfying, and stress-free?! That is what food freedom feels like! While this looks different for everyone, there are some common themes we can all experience on the journey to making peace with our plates, including mindfulness, personal fulfillment, and pleasure with food… and life. Sue Van Raes, author, functional nutritionist, and food psychology specialist, has created a unique blueprint for women to understand what truly fulfills them and satisfies their true hungers. In a world with so much noise and confusion, Sue shares an inviting appr...2024-04-1049 minOnce Upon A Food StoryUse Nature to Boost Your Well-Being with Jolene HartWhile it’s no secret that spending time in nature is good for your health, nature is so much more than scenic walks. It’s also a profound guide back to ourselves, offering clarity, calmness, and timeless wisdom in our chaotic world. Certified health coach and founder of the pioneering coaching practice, Beauty is Wellness, Jolene Hart, believes that when you slow down and look closely at the natural world, it has so much to teach you. As the author of six wellness books, including the best-selling Eat Pretty book series, Jolene felt called to creat...2024-03-2743 minOnce Upon A Food StoryCreate an Organized and Clutter-Free Life with Rachel RosenthalOur clutter affects us way more than we think! Whether we realize it or not, our “stuff” can weigh us down physically, mentally, and emotionally… So if you're looking for a simple way to reduce stress and feel calmer, happier, and more focused, decluttering your environment is a good place to start! Rachel Rosenthal, a trusted organizing expert, believes that when our homes are organized and clutter-free, we reap benefits that contribute to optimal health and overall well-being. With over 15 years in the industry, Rachel has a gift for making this daunting task seem acc...2024-03-1346 minOnce Upon A Food StoryA Modern Approach to Healing Using Tarot with Kate Van HornWhile most of us consider tarot an ancient modality, it’s actually a powerful practice that we can use today to foster personal growth, resilience, and overall well-being. As a psychic, intuitive tarot reader, and author of the new book The Inner Tarot: A Modern Approach to Self-Compassion and Empowered Healing Using the Tarot, Kate Van Horn believes that tarot can help you tap into your intuition, own your story, and harness your soul's purpose. Although this topic might sound a bit out there initially, Kate shares a fresh, modern approach to using tarot in yo...2024-02-2845 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Listen to Your Gut and Feed It Too with Adrienne LufkinHow often have you said, “I should’ve listened to my gut,” or “I had a gut feeling!”? What if eating the right foods could help you to connect to it? Adrienne Lufkin, a seasoned private chef, knows firsthand how life-changing it can be to trust your gut, heal your gut, and feed it supportive foods too! As the founder of Struesli, Adrienne shares how tuning into her inner wisdom and living (and thriving) with Crohn's Disease led her to shake up the granola world with a healthier alternative to add to people’s daily rituals. On a missi...2024-02-1446 minOnce Upon A Food StoryNavigating Grief, Loss, and Big Messy Emotions with Kris CarrNo matter how different and unique we are, loss is the one thing we all have in common. Yet, we often hide how we’re feeling, or we don’t have the right tools to support ourselves when it feels like life is crumbling all around us. New York Times bestselling author, wellness activist, and Stage IV “cancer thriver”, Kris Carr believes that these “ruptures” and big messy emotions when your world falls apart can be a catalyst to take inventory of your life, figure out what matters most, and reset. . . As the author of the new boo...2024-01-3146 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow Walking Can Improve Your Mind, Body, and Mood with Joyce Shulman[This is a replay episode] Did you know that a regular walking practice can improve your mood, lower stress levels, reduce your risk of several types of cancer, enhance cognitive function, combat depression, and add years to your life? Joyce Shulman, founder of 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness, is on a mission to get a million women walking and reaping all these benefits. But instead of just going on a “walk”, Joyce encourages intentional walking more than meeting a magic number step goal. Through the 99 Walks app, Joyce has created communities and encouraged women to ta...2024-01-1747 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Eat to Change How You Drink with Dr. Brooke SchellerHave you ever wondered if your relationship with alcohol might be affecting you on a deeper level? While we talk about food and the way it impacts us as a whole, we don’t often examine what alcohol does to our overall health. Dr. Brooke Scheller, founder of Functional Sobriety and author of the new book, How to Eat to Change How You Drink, explains how systems like the gut and brain, as well as nutrient deficiencies and hormonal imbalances, play a role in our desires and habits around drinking. As a doctor of Clinical Nut...2024-01-0354 minOnce Upon A Food StoryUncover Your Inner Narrative Around Food with Brittney Moses and Ranela KaligithiEver caught yourself engaging in "all-or-nothing" thinking or the comparison trap when it comes to food and your body? These are known as cognitive distortions, and they play a pivotal role in shaping our attitudes and behaviors towards what we eat and what we think. Brittney Moses and Ranela Kaligithi, co-hosts of the popular wellness podcast Speaking Our Minds, believe that how we feel about ourselves impacts our daily decisions from our food choices to whether or not we choose to move our bodies to what we see when we look in the mirror. As m...2023-12-2053 minOnce Upon A Food StoryCreate a Feel-Good Morning Routine and Matcha Ritual with Diana Weil and Elara HadjipaterasWant 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. 2023-12-0656 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Take Care of Yourself While Caring for Others with Jessica CordingHave 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 Farew...2023-11-2249 min
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess CordingEpisode 197: Certified Mind-Body Nutrition Expert and Bestselling author of Food Story, Elise Museles Elise Museles is a certified eating psychology and nutrition expert, creator of the Food Story Method and platform, and host of the popular podcast Once Upon a Food Story. As an author, speaker, and mind-body eating coach, Elise’s mission is to empower people to create a healthier relationship with food and their bodies by changing what’s on their plate—and what’s in their minds. For more, visit elisemuseles.com or check out her new book Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live. Join me and Elise as we explore how the stori...2023-11-1454 minOnce Upon A Food StoryCreate a Spiritual Connection to Your Food with Gia HooperDo 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! 2023-11-0146 minOnce Upon A Food StoryWhat to Eat and Do for Better Skin with Maria MarloweWhat 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...2023-10-1847 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Love Yourself More with Jenna Banks“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...2023-10-0451 min
Business Beyond the Mic001: Using Your Podcast as a Stepping Stone with Elise MuselesWelcome to the very first episode of Business Beyond the Mic, where we join Carli van Heerden, CEO and Founder of We Edit Podcasts, and her guests as they step behind the mic and take a deep dive into the business of podcasting! Joining us today to share her journey to creating, launching, and sustaining a successful show is Elise Museles, host of the Once Upon a Food Story Podcast and author of Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live and Whole Food Energy. As an attorney turned certified eating psychology and nutrition e...2023-10-0133 minOnce Upon A Food Story6 Life-Changing Habits to Transform Your Relationship with Food with Kim ShapiraAre 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 w...2023-09-2049 minOnce Upon A Food StoryRecipe and Rituals to Feed Your Soul with Adeena SussmanDo 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...2023-09-0642 minOnce Upon A Food StoryRethink Your Relationship to Alcohol with Dr. Brooke SchellerHave 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. Aft...2023-08-2351 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHarness the Power of Breath to Feel Your Best with Sandy AbramsWhen 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 nerv...2023-08-0944 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Heal from Burnout with Candice PuthawalaDo 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 ca...2023-07-2646 minOnce Upon A Food StorySimple Feel Good Food with Jeanine Donofrio of Love & LemonsWhat 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 styl...2023-07-1239 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Find the Joy in Well-Being with Colleen WachobDo you feel bombarded by information on “getting healthy” and find it impossible to keep up?! All the noise can be confusing and overwhelming! And when it comes down to it, most of us don’t have the time, money, or resources to spend our lives trying to chase wellness. Colleen Wachob, co-author of the new book The Joy of Well-Being, believes that you can live a happy, healthy, and long life without having a long list of “shoulds” to get there. As the co-founder of mindbodygreen, one of the world’s leading wellness media lifestyle bra...2023-06-2146 minOnce Upon A Food StoryStress Less About Food While Traveling with Shari HochbergHave 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 in...2023-06-0743 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Thrive with an Autoimmune Disease with Amelia MeyersChances 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...2023-05-2447 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Cook with Confidence with Laney SchwartzDo 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 t...2023-05-1040 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Feel Well-Rested Every Day with Jolene HartHave 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 mo...2023-04-2646 minOnce Upon A Food StoryGet to the Root of Emotional Eating with Kathrine KofoedIf 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 bette...2023-04-1248 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Cook and Eat High Vibration Foods with Whitney AronoffFood 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...2023-03-1649 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Sleep Better Tonight with Morgan AdamsOne 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...2023-03-011h 00Once Upon A Food StoryFind Peace, Fulfillment, and Freedom After a Major Life Change with Valerie GangasWhat 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 depr...2023-02-1542 minOnce Upon A Food StoryCreate a Realistic Mindset Around Body Image and Food with Lisa MoskovitzThere is no question about it: we are living in the most confusing time for nutrition, health, and what it takes to feel our best. While diet culture has negatively affected most of us and taken us away from trusting our bodies, anti-diet culture has left many feeling shameful about wanting to lose weight or create structure with eating. Lisa Moskovitz, a “diet neutral” dietitian, believes weight loss diets can be helpful for some and harmful for others. As the CEO of NY Nutrition Group and the author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan: Discover the Simple, Sust...2023-02-0148 minOnce Upon A Food StoryTap Into the Healing Power of Spices with Raina KumraDo you know the key to adding powerful health benefits along with incredible flavor to your meals?! Spices! And you probably already have a kitchen filled with them! Raina Kumra, food activist and founder of Spicewell, believes that the first stop when illness strikes isn’t the drug store, it’s the spice drawer. Growing up in an Ayurvedic household, she learned from her mother and grandmother to tap into the healing power of plants. When she personally faced a family health crisis, she went back to her roots and changed the way her family ate...2023-01-1842 minOnce Upon A Food StoryFind Joy in Your Food Story with Nicole Modic of Kale JunkieDo you ever wish food felt simple, easy, and natural, not complicated and stressful?! Imagine a new chapter where all that stress about food (and eating) no longer existed. No matter what your story is right now, you can change it. You can learn to love to eat (without guilt), be comfortable in your own skin, and feel good about your choices. Nicole Modic, the uber-talented creator behind Kale Junkie and author of the new book Love to Eat, is a living example of what’s possible when it comes to changing your food story. Wh...2023-01-0444 minOnce Upon A Food StoryEssential Tips for Parenting Tweens, Teens, and Beyond with Cindy MuchnickHave you ever felt daunted by parenting in this pressure-laden time? Knowing how to support our kids’ mental health and academic journey as they navigate life in today’s competitive world is no simple feat, especially during their adolescent years. Often the hardest part is striking a balance between care and concern without micromanaging or helicopter parenting. Sometimes that means allowing our children to make mistakes, which isn’t always easy! Speaker, educational consultant, and bestselling author, Cindy Muchnick, believes that our “parent compass” can help us find that sweet spot. As a mom of four herself...2022-12-1455 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Create a Holistic Lifestyle with Jim Curtis of IINThere is no one size fits all for health. Luckily, we now realize the personalization of wellness and how many factors such as sleep, exercise, mindset, spirituality, and general lifestyle patterns affect your overall well-being. As the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s (IIN) business and community leader and head coach, Jim Curtis has his finger on the pulse of exactly what’s happening in wellness. He believes that when we adopt a holistic approach to nourishing our minds and bodies, we can feel our best individually and collectively. While the food you eat makes a big d...2022-11-3049 min
Health Bite98. Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live with Elise Museles, Certified Eating Psychology & Nutrition ExpertLeave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.We all have a food story of our own. Be that something our parents have dawned on us or something we have created for ourselves, our food story plays a huge role in how we see ourselves, especially in relation to weight. But how do we write the best possible story that can be written if we still see weight loss as taboo? How do we go after our goals towards a healthier mind, body, and soul if we don’t really listen to ourselves, or worse, don...2022-10-1037 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Shift Your Inner Narrative Around Food and Body with Alysia PopeIf you’ve ever wanted to change your body or felt uncomfortable in your own skin, you’re not alone. Research shows that about 95% of women are dissatisfied with their bodies. Usually this body dissatisfaction shows up in the way we speak to ourselves with harmful conversations in our own minds. Even though we live in a world that tells us that we aren’t “good enough” or need to eat and exercise a certain way, we don’t need to buy into that. Alysia Pope, holistic health coach and Pilates Trainer, knows firsthand what it’s like to...2022-10-0542 minOnce Upon A Food StoryTop Takeaways from 100 EpisodesIt’s the 100th episode! To celebrate, I’m sharing my five biggest takeaways from past episodes. I narrowed it down, but I could’ve given you hundreds of life-changing lessons from all these incredible conversations. I started Once Upon a Food Story with the idea that if I could share other people’s food stories, then I could help you tap into your own. Even though there is a lot of guilt and shame around our eating challenges, when we are open about our stories, we all feel less alone. I love when my guest say...2022-09-2223 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Thrive During Menopause with Amanda ThebeWomen around the world often think about menopause with a sense of dread and shame. But did you know that your nutrition, fitness routine, and approach to mental health actually has a big impact on reducing menopausal symptoms? Amanda Thebe, Canada’s leading menopause coach and educator and author of “Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!” believes that supporting your health through exercise, good sleep, nourishing food, and education can help bring make menopause (and perimenopause) a positive time in women’s lives. Amanda shares her own journey with meno...2022-08-2447 min
The Health SessionsElise Museles - Healing Your Relationship With FoodThis week, I'm excited to welcome Elise Museles to the podcast. She is formerly known as Kale & Chocolate, an attorney turned certified eating psychology & nutrition expert. She helps thousands of women change their food stories. Some questions asked during this episode: How did you come up with the concept of food Story? What is “Food Noise” and why is it so harmful? What is “The Chocolate Meditation” and its significance? https://180nutrition.com.au/ This week, I'm excited to welcome Elise to the podcast. Elise is an attorney turned certified eating psychology and nutrition...2022-08-2347 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Eat for Better Sex with Lisa Davis, MPHHave you ever thought about how what you eat can impact your sexual health? We don’t often think about how our diet affects us in this way or even how other lifestyle factors can strengthen (or weaken) our sex life! Lisa Davis, a lively media personality with over 25 years in radio and television and the author of “Clean Eating, Dirty Sex: Sensual Superfoods and Aphrodisiac Practices for Ultimate Sexual Health and Connection,” believes that what’s happening in the kitchen can make a difference with what’s going in the bedroom! While Lisa share...2022-07-2045 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Create a Healthy Food Story for Your Children with Alex Caspero of Plant-Based Juniors (Encore)There is so much confusion around nutrition as adults and when it comes to feeding our kids, it can be even more anxiety-provoking! We worry about nutrients, growth and development, if our kids are eating too much of this… or not enough of that. For many families, mealtime can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be that way! You can bring joy back to the family table and teach your children what food is really about: nourishment, energy, connection, and love. As a registered dietitian nutritionist and creator of the award-winning websi...2022-06-2255 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Master Your Stress with Dr. Doni WilsonThere is no denying that stress is a part of everyday life. But sometimes we don’t even realize that certain activities, habits, and thoughts are stressors that can impact our health and happiness. Dr. Doni Wilson, a naturopathic doctor and best-selling author, has helped thousands of people manage stress and thrive naturally. But Dr. Doni’s definition of stress includes so much more than what we typically think of as stressors. In fact, she shares how food sensitivities, lack of sleep, too much exercise, and even intermittent fasting can negatively affect our well-being. Dr. Doni...2022-05-2549 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Eat for Your Hormones and Happiness with Brittany Fuisz of Malibu MylkHave you ever wondered how the food choices you make every day impact your hormones, your happiness, and the health of our planet? Brittany Fuisz, culinary chef and founder of Malibu Mylk, believes it’s all connected! While trying to get pregnant, Brittany was struggling to conceive and visited a fertility doctor who recommended an elimination diet. When she cut out dairy, nuts, gluten and soy, she began searching for a milk alternative. That’s when the idea hit: Can you make milk from flaxseed? Turns out you can! Flax milk is not only a...2022-05-1131 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Change Your Mindset Around Aging with Katie FogartyDoes your upcoming birthday bring you dread? Do you have limiting beliefs about what you can accomplish now that you’re a certain age? With all the messages we receive from our youth-obsessed culture, it’s no wonder so many of us have a hard time embracing getting older. Katie Fogarty, a former journalist turned career coach and podcast host, is on a mission to put an age-positive spin on midlife and encourage women to age out loud. In a time when we are living longer than ever before, Katie has inspired thousands of people to re...2022-04-2037 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Prioritize Your Mental Health with Allison Walsh and Dr. Angela PhillipsWe talk so openly about our physical health, so why does talking about mental health feel taboo? Mental health advocates, Allison Walsh and Dr. Angela Phillips, want to shatter the stigma around mental health issues and have more collective conversations about mental wellness. As co-hosts of the Dear Mind, You Matter podcast, they’re on a mission to share mental health tools that empower as many people as possible to take good care of their emotional well-being. While the stress of the last few years has created more openness around mental health concerns, Allison and An...2022-04-0640 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Sleep Better and Feel Better with Elizabeth GrojeanWhen it comes to dramatically improving health, reducing stress, and impacting quality of life, sleep is a superfood! And it may seem like a no brainer, but EVERYTHING improves when you’re well-rested. Yet, most of us aren’t getting enough zzzs. Elizabeth Grojean, founder of the wellness brand, Baloo Living, believes sleep is not just a way to make a difference in your physical health but in your emotional and mental health as well. After taking a year-long sabbatical to Bali, where Elizabeth was transformed by the opportunity to find stillness and connect with natur...2022-03-2340 minOnce Upon A Food StoryA New Way to Heal Anxiety with Dr. Ellen VoraThere is no denying that our collective anxiety is at an all-time high, affecting 40 million Americans… and rising. Yet, culturally we have been taught to suppress it. Acclaimed psychiatrist and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety, Dr. Ellen Vora, believes our anxiety can offer critical guidance about something in our bodies and/or our lives that needs our attention. While we often think of anxiety as a brain disorder, Dr. Vora shares a paradigm shift proposing that anxiety is a whole-body condition that can even be connected to nutrition, sleep, and technology-related imbalances. And the goo...2022-03-0945 minOnce Upon A Food StoryWrite the Next Chapter of Your Food Story with Marc DavidLet’s be honest, we’re living in stressful times. And for many of us, the way we eat and live has been turned upside down. Does your relationship with food need some TLC? Maybe your food story could use some revisions? Imagine a new chapter where all that energy you put into worrying about food was available for your life. It can be, and according to Marc David, bestselling author and founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, it starts with understanding who you are as an eater. For over three decades, Marc...2022-02-2353 minOnce Upon A Food StoryCreate a Healthy Mother-Daughter Food Story with the Curry GirlsFor many, the mother-daughter relationship can be complicated. Throw food and body image into the mix, and there are bound to be challenges. But our mothers play such an integral part in our food stories. They’re the first ones to feed us. We bond with them over food, and we inherit some of their patterns, tastes, and eating issues. Then we may pass this all on to our daughters… Peggy and Megan Curry, the mother-daughter duo behind Curry Girls Kitchen, make it look seamless and easy. But their relationship wasn’t always so smooth. And, ironically, this p...2022-02-0944 minOnce Upon A Food StoryDiscover Your Hidden Power to Save the Planet with Heather WhiteDoes “taking climate action” feel daunting to you? You might think of environmental issues as outside your control and wonder how you could possibly make a difference. According to environmentalist and founder of OneGreenThing, Heather White, you can… and we each have a unique role to play! Heather believes by adopting a daily practice of sustainability, all of our individual efforts add up to create a greener, healthier future. With twenty-plus years of experience in the environmental law and policy space, Heather is on a mission to take the stress out of climate change and empowe...2022-01-2644 minOnce Upon A Food StoryDiscover Your True Hunger with Dr. Adrienne YoudimWhat is hunger? Sure, there is physical hunger. But hunger is also spiritual, emotional, and psychological. Sometimes our desire for food is actually a deeper hunger that seeks to be understood. Surprisingly, even though we have different circumstances and backgrounds, there are some universal hungers that we all long for. Dr. Adrienne Youdim, an internist who specializes in medical weight loss and nutrition and the author of Hungry For More, believes that we are all hungry for connection, belonging, understanding, and meaning. She has made it her mission to transform the weight loss narrative from shame to...2022-01-0545 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Find Your Flow with Faith HunterWith the busyness of our day-to-day lives, it can be challenging to create daily rituals that make us feel grounded and centered. But what if practices like meditation, mindfulness, and breathwork actually felt accessible (even exciting) and easy to integrate, too? Globally recognized thought leader, yoga and meditation teacher, author, and SheEO, Faith Hunter believes that we all can use these tools to become more vibrant and magically alive. As the creator of Spiritually Fly, a philosophy that celebrates every moment of life and uses the technology of breath, movement, sound, and stillness in a...2021-12-2254 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Feed Your Skin With Graydon MoffatHave you ever thought about making a face mask using pantry staples such as matcha, oats, real fruit, and other ingredients from your kitchen? By now, you might be aware of some of the harmful ingredients that could be lurking in your products. And while that information is useful on what to avoid, it doesn’t lead to an explanation of what to include. Graydon Moffat, founder and superfood mixologist behind Graydon Skincare, believes that we can actually feed our skin like we do our bodies using the highest-quality ingredients. Her culinary skills as a vega...2021-12-0849 min
Profit with Purpose by Anna Goldstein#191: Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and LiveThe food you eat has an undeniable impact on your life and relationships. How can you reform that influence and start over if you've had a restrictive approach to it all this while? In today's episode, we explore the story of Elise Museles, a certified eating psychology and nutrition expert, creator of the Food Story Method and platform, and host of the popular podcast Once Upon a Food Story. Elise's upcoming book, Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live, talks about changing your relationship with food to step into a new and more satisfying...2021-11-1852 min
Once Upon A Food StoryHow to Talk to Your Kids (and Yourself) About Food with Dr. Natasha BeckA huge part of our food stories is shaped at a very young age. The words we hear and the language used around food and bodies stick with us well beyond childhood. As parents, we need to be aware of how we speak to our children about their choices, their behaviors, and their mindset with food. (No pressure!) But this can also feel like one more thing to worry about getting right when you already feel like there is so much to think about when it comes to parenting our children. Reframing the...2021-11-1740 min
The Jen Marples Show for Midlife WomenPivoting Into Your Passion-Driven Purpose with Elise MuselesThere might be fear and trepidation when it comes to leaving your career to follow a passion. But the second you embrace your decision and put yourself first, you will realize you are free! That’s why episode 12 of The Jen Marples Show is about pivoting into your passion-driven purpose! In this episode of The Jen Marples Show, my guest Elise Museles shares the importance of focusing on the journey you’re on instead of the destination. She provides actionable steps you can take right now to pivot into your passion-driven purpose.Some of the talki...2021-10-2841 min
Once Upon A Food StoryBehind the Scenes of Food Story with Elise MuselesAs you go through the process of digging deeper into your food story, every discussion you have with friends or family, every journal entry you write, every time you even think about your story, is an opportunity to understand yourself better. No matter how different we are and how different our stories are, we’re also the same. We want to feel good. We want to feel connected. We want to feel aligned with our behaviors and choices. Having open, honest and vulnerable conversations helps us see our food stories through a different lens, connect th...2021-10-2740 min
Once Upon A Food StoryMindset Shifts To Improve Your Relationship To Food with Karen SalmansohnWhat would you hear if you eavesdropped on your brain? Are the stories you tell yourself supportive and loving or disempowering and keeping you stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you? Once you’re aware of your internal dialogue, you can identify the words you are saying to yourself—and change your inner narrative if it’s making you feel stressed about food, unhappy with your body, and frustrated, and powerless to change your life. Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author and creator of the popular online platform notsalmon.com, is no stranger to negative self-t...2021-10-1346 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow To Live Your Truth and Not Let Your Past Define You with Andrea OwenHow do you acknowledge your past without letting it define you? We all have beliefs, wounds, and traumas (big and small) from our childhoods and families of origin that can impact our thoughts and actions in ways we might not even realize. Your story has been unfolding your whole life, absorbing messages from all around you that created patterns that influence your daily thoughts and behaviors–around food and in your other daily decisions–for better or worse. Moving forward from limiting beliefs and old patterns and becomin...2021-09-1555 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Live an Anticancer Lifestyle with Meg HirshbergWhen we think of cancer prevention (or any chronic illness), we immediately focus on nutrition, exercise, and sleep. While all of these pieces of the wellness equation are essential, managing our mindset is also key when it comes to making sustainable lifestyle shifts. Meg Hirshberg, founder of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program, knows firsthand that what happens in our minds is foundational for creating habits and mindsets that help our bodies, prevent and recover from disease. Her journey with breast cancer taught her how to take better care of her mind and bo...2021-08-2545 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Make Your Food Story a Love Story with Dana RizerDo you wish your food story was more of a love story? No matter how you grew up or what your struggles have been, you have the power to pick up the pen and write a new chapter. Even if this sounds daunting or impossible: start to envision it. How do you want to feel while grocery shopping, cooking, sitting at the table, or celebrating a special occasion? What are you eating? How are you talking to yourself? Imagine feeling comfortable, confident, and connected around food and all...2021-08-0450 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Turn Down the Food Noise and Listen to Your Body with Emily MonacoFood noise is everywhere. From articles and advertisements for the latest “superfood,” documentaries, and conflicting reports about new diet research, to fad diets promising bikini bodies, food noise is the ever-present background noise that keeps you from really tuning into your body and hearing what it needs to feel nourished. Food noise has been programmed into your subconscious mind and can shift the conversation inside your head. And now it pops up in your daily life disguised as a list of “shoulds” or restrictions that may be accompanied by a side of guilt!2021-07-1456 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Nourish Your Brain for Better Mental Health with Dr. Drew RamseyHave you ever noticed the ways food impacts how you feel, not just physically but mentally as well? The latest advances and research in neuroscience now confirm that certain foods such as fruits, greens, nuts, seeds, seafood, healthy fats (and dark chocolate!) can help us stay motivated and upbeat while others, such as processed foods and refined sugar, can drag us down and dampen our spirits. Dr. Drew Ramsey is a pioneer in the emerging field of Nutritional Psychiatry and one of the most influential voices on using food to support ou...2021-06-3053 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow Your Family Origins Influence Your Food Story with Robert SturmanEven though your food story has been unfolding your whole life, chances are you haven’t paused to really think about the origins of your habits, challenges, and beliefs. Whether you’re conscious of it or not, your past created a blueprint that influences your daily decisions—for better or worse! Sometimes we don’t even realize that we have a stored memory, emotion, or experience that is impacting us in such a profound way. But the food memories you share with your siblings and family members, and the family culture that forme...2021-06-1650 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Boost Your Brain and Body Using Essential Oils with Jodi CohenWhat do essential oils have to do with your food story? How can dabbing a drop of oil impact your overall wellbeing? You will be surprised that they can do A LOT more than just smell nice! Essential oils can be powerful allies in calming anxiety, improving sleep, enhancing mood, reducing inflammation, and so much more. Jodi Cohen, bestselling author and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, was struggling with low energy, autoimmune issues, and barely able to get out of bed when she began experimenting with essential oils. She couldn’t beli...2021-06-0243 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Create a Healthy Food Story for Your Children with Alex Caspero of Plant-Based JuniorsImagine sitting down to eat with your family and meals are easy, nourishing, and stress-free! There is so much confusion around nutrition as adults and when it comes to feeding our kids, it can be even more anxiety-provoking. For many families, mealtime can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be that way! According to registered dietitian nutritionist and creator of the award-winning website Delish Knowledge, Alexandra Caspero believes you can bring joy back to the family table and teach your children what food is really about: nourishment, energy, connection, and l...2021-05-1954 minOnce Upon A Food StoryWhy Sharing Your Food Story Can Help You Heal with Erin and Dusty StanczykDo you ever feel stuck and frustrated with your health and eating challenges yet keep your struggles to yourself? So often we mistakenly believe that our food (and body) concerns are our own not to be discussed and then we either suffer in silence or even worse try to hide what we’re going through... But the truth is, something magical happens when you share your story. And it can even lead you one step closer to transformation. That’s exactly what happened with Erin and Dusty Stancyz...2021-04-2853 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Cultivate Confidence Despite the Voices in Your Head with Anna GoldsteinSometimes the biggest enemy of your sense of confidence is the voice in your head. When your brain is telling you that you’re not good enough, that others know something you don’t, or that everyone has an easier time than you do, it’s really hard to feel confident. Perfectionism, procrastination, hiding, overindulging--they’re all habits of self-sabotage that can rob you of feeling comfortable in your own skin or prevent you from taking action on your goals. That was the situation that Anna Goldstein found herse...2021-04-1445 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Bring Joy to Your Plate and in Your Life with Caitlin GreeneFood can be joyful and fun. But so many of us have come to associate eating with stress and anxiety. We are all susceptible to losing our enjoyment of food. Sometimes, we even become afraid of it—and it becomes more about eating for mere survival than about the enjoyment and connection that it can bring. But how can we get that joy back? How can we learn again to tap into food’s power to transport us back to times of joy and conn...2021-03-3140 minOnce Upon A Food StoryWelcome To Once Upon A Food StoryOnce upon a time, eating was fun. You looked forward to the big food holidays and didn’t think twice about grabbing a cookie or going back for seconds. Food was simple, easy, and natural–just like breathing. And then… something changed. Food got weird. Instead of being something you looked forward to, it was work. You counted calories, agonized over menus, and tried to keep up with the ever-changing advice and list of food rules. Every time you turned on the TV or hopped on the internet, you’d see an...2021-03-1703 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Feed Your Brain and Boost Your Mood with Dr. Uma NaidooHave you ever thought about feeding your brain? What you put at the end of your fork not only changes your physical health but your mental health, too. And the good news is that improving your mood with food can be simple and easy to do. As a leading voice in Nutritional Psychology, Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and Nutrition Specialist, is shedding light on the food-mood connection and the cutting-edge science to back it up. Her book, “This Is Your Brain on Food,” dives into the many ways that food can h...2021-02-1046 minOnce Upon A Food StoryEverything You Need to Know About Emotional Eating with Amber RomaniukIf you find yourself turning to food when you’re stressed, sad, or too busy, you’re not alone. Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, believes that the more we share our stories, the faster we start to heal together. Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1,000 pounds and spending more than $50,000 on binge foods. She cycled her way through countless fad diets, fell into a restrictive and binge eating cycle, and engaged in punishing workouts in an attempt to achieve the “perfect weight.” Even w...2021-01-2750 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Rebuild Your Mind and Body After a Betrayal with Dr. Debi SilberIs a betrayal (big or small) keeping you sick, stuck, angry, or exhausted? According to Dr. Debi Silber, a holistic psychologist, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, and author of the hot off the press book Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence and Happiness, we’ve all experienced some sort of betrayal. Not only does it hurt, but it takes time to get over. Debi describes a betrayal as the breaking of a spoken or unspoken rule with someone in a relationship. The more we trusted and depended on t...2021-01-1350 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Tap into the Health-Boosting Benefits of TeaAre you looking for a moment in your day where you can tune out the outside world and focus on what’s going on within you? It starts by creating a daily ritual with a cup of tea. According to Kristina Tucker, Minister of Enlightenment and Commerce for The Republic of Tea, tea is more than a beverage: It’s a sense of comfort and inspiration that can completely enrich your life. Having grown up with a mother who instilled the importance in knowing where your food comes from, Kristina has always...2020-12-3047 minOnce Upon A Food StoryEverything You Need to Know About CBD and Adaptogens 2.0You’ve heard of CBD and you’re probably also familiar with adaptogens. Maybe you’ve even given them a try. But when should you choose CBD and when should you turn to adaptogens? With so many options, it’s hard to know exactly what is right for you and your body. Founder and CEO of TONIC CBD, Brittany Carbone believes that the answer isn’t in choosing one over the other, but rather in doubling down on the incredible benefits of both. Looking for a natural way to manage her own anxiety and depression, Brittany be...2020-12-1652 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Uncover Your Inner Grit with Rebecca LouiseHave you ever wondered what it really takes to create the life you desire? According to fitness expert and mindset coach Rebecca Louise: it takes grit, getting back up one more time no matter how far you fall. After experiencing her own struggles with anxiety, an eating disorder, lack of confidence, a painful divorce, and an uncertain career path, Rebecca turned to personal development and created habits that made her feel like a new person inside and out. Through her ultra-popular YouTube channel, newly released book, and social media, Rebecca shares he...2020-11-1048 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Create More Calm, Clarity, and Joy with Robyn Conley DownsDoes wellness feel hard? Sometimes unattainable? And like everyone else knows how to achieve it, but it’s just not that way for you? Top-rated podcast host, creator of Real Food Whole Life, and author of the hot-off-the-press book, The Feel Good Effect: Reclaim Your Wellness by Finding Small Shifts that Create Big Change, Robyn Conley Downs believes that you don't have to be miserable getting healthier, and you can do it with ease. After years of struggling with impossibly high standards, Robyn hit a breaking point and realized her constant stri...2020-10-2854 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Use Food to Boost Your Mood with Elise MuselesThis is my first solo episode where I’m recording by myself without a guest! I’m diving into a topic that has completely transformed my personal approach to eating: using food to boost your mood. And because I’ve experienced firsthand how it can make planning meals feel more purposeful (and fun!), I’m bringing you along, so that you can give it a try, too… While food can’t solve all our world problems, it can impact how you feel which of course affects EVERYTHING else. Since we all could use simple ways to lift our s...2020-05-2722 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Use Hypnosis to Heal Your Relationship with Food with Grace SmithImagine having the tools to live your healthiest life with self-love and confidence and to naturally choose the foods that nourish your body and mind. Grace Smith, a world-renowned hypnotherapist and author of the newly released book “Close Your Eyes, Lose Weight” believes that the secret to lasting change lies in tapping into the power of your subconscious mind. If you’ve ever felt doubtful about hypnosis, Grace started off as a skeptic as well. But when hypnotherapy transformed her life and helped her release addictive behaviors, she left her corporate career, got certified in hypnoth...2020-05-0657 minOnce Upon A Food StoryHow to Make Every Day Earth Day with Ken Cook of Environmental Working GroupEver wish you could be doing more for the environment? Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder of Environmental Working Group (EWG) and a pioneer environmentalist, believes that any action you take to improve the health of our planet is a step in the right direction! Having been named the “Ultimate Green Game Changer” by Huffington Post, Ken is often referred to as one of Washington’s top lobbyists, possessing an unwavering commitment to fighting against industrial agriculture and protecting families, children, and our planet from toxic substances. Over the past 27 years, under Ken’s le...2020-04-2249 min