Colorful Eats

We truly are so thankful for each of you listening into the podcast each week.  It has been a joy to serve and connect with you and although this may be the last podcast episode for now, we still look forward to serving you in a new capacity! Feel free to continue listening to each episode!  Thank you for letting us share our hearts with you—we hope you learn and continue giving yourself grace each day. Connect with Caroline on her website and Instagram and Justine on her website and Instagram. xo Caroline & Justine

You guys–can you believe we’re at 100 episodes!? Wow! We’re just in awe and so excited that we’ve been able to continually share 100 episodes of awesome and actionable content with you over these last 2 years! We have loved being able to share our knowledge, our food and healthy living philosophies, our hearts and our journeys with you and we pray they’ve been helpful within your own wellness journey. On today’s episode, we wanted to do something a little different and ask each other a few questions since we’re usually the ones asking those we interview all the tough (and fun!) questions! We’re asking each other 3 questions each–from food and nutrition to raising healthy little eaters and even our 10-year plan, we’re digging a bit more into our beliefs, our dreams and some goodies in between! We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to the Colorful Eats podcast, for sharing your journey with us, your questions and interests, for telling others about the podcast and for being there with us each Monday as we shared our hearts and passion with the world!   Highlight Reel: 03:20 | If Justine could only teach you one thing about nutrition… 10:10 | How Caroline’s Type 1 DM journey has lead her to her food and healthy living philosophy 37:25 | Justine in 10 years 43:20 | Caroline in 10 years

On today’s episode, we are talking about our different experiences within our third trimesters of pregnancy and what this trimester taught us outside of the first two. We wanted to share some encouragement and a few pieces that we found helped us make it through these last months and weeks of pregnancy. We wanted to get into both the nutrition side as well as the emotional side because both play such a huge role within pregnancy and your postpartum journey. We’re sharing why persistence is key, a few of the top nutrients to focus on in this final stretch, some different aspects of preparing emotional for baby. It’s so interesting to see the different perspectives from person to person and even from baby to baby and we hope that today’s episode will serve to encourage you as you continue to grow and nourish your little one and prepare to meet your precious baby. Highlight Reel: 11:35 | The payoff of staying persistent 13:25 | Nutrition for 3rd trimester 34:30 | Emotionally preparing for baby 46:00 | Addressing fears within pregnancy and birth   Link Love: Pure Radiance C Magnesium–Ancient Minerals Celtic Sea Salt Primally Pure Flower Bath

Today’s episode is all about pregnancy and who better to dig into the topic with than the expert herself, Lily Nichols, RD. Lily is the author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and is so beautifully bridging the gap between the conventional medicine and functional medicine approaches to prenatal nutrition and wellness and empowering pregnant mamas with her evidence-based knowledge. On today’s episode, Lily shares how she’s married a real food approach to nutrition with her conventional nutrition training and how this has helped her to begin to shift the prenatal wellness paradigm for the better. She also dives into what inspired her to write her second book, Real Food for Pregnancy,  as well as the topics we all have questions about–how to deal with nausea, vomiting and food aversions; food fears, her take on food safety and all those “no-no” pregnancy foods; and a bit on her recommendations for blood sugar testing. We could have talked to Lily for hours and hours–her knowledge of prenatal nutrition and wellness is expansive, we highly recommend you snag her latest book to hear it all! You can also connect with Lily on Instagram or her brand new website!   Highlight Reel: 03:10 | How Lily married her conventional training with traditional wisdom and functional nutrition 09:35 | Why Lily wrote Real Food for Pregnancy 18:25 | Nausea, vomiting and food aversions 29:15 | Food fears and food safety 42:15 | Testing your blood sugar during pregnancy   Link Love: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes Real Food for Pregnancy

Today we are talking about one of our very favorite things in life–sleep! We’ve touched on different aspects of sleep in previous episodes, but we wanted to take some time to focus on it specifically today. Sleep is one of those daily habits that can truly make or break our overall health and hugely affect how we function day in and day out. In today’s episode, we’re talking about why sleep is so important, sharing some interesting sleep facts and of course, giving you some actionable ways to create healthier sleep habits to make sure you’re getting enough of it and the best quality possible. We’re also talking a bit about our own sleepy time routines and what has worked best for us personally. We want to thank you for listening in today, we are SO grateful for you! And we’d love to hear what you’re loving about the podcast so if you haven’t already, head into iTunes or your purple podcast app and share your experience by writing a review. Your reviews mean the world to us! Highlight Reel: 09:20 | What good sleep can do for you 11:40 | Sleep facts–a few things you may not have known 20:50 | The emotional piece of sleep 23:30 | Sleep time rules 32:45 | Our sleepy time routines

Success is truly in the eye of the beholder and we by no means have got it all together, but there are daily rituals that we’ve created for ourselves that have helped us to focus better on our families and our dreams and to live lives we truly love. On today’s Colorful Eats episode, we’re both sharing 4 daily habits that have helped us cultivate success within our personal and professional lives. From what we do first thing in the morning to how we choose to nourish our bodies throughout the day, each habit serves to help us create productive days that allow us to live out our dreams. We hope that you’ll be able to glean a few helpful tidbits to make the best of your days and to take steps forward in creating the life you love to live!   Highlight Reel 02:00 | Morning rituals 12:20 | The one thing we never skip 14:30 | Getting dressed and its impact on your day 18:30 | Creating a POD—plan of the day 26:40 | The importance of practicing grace  

Today’s episode is a first for us, but as you may have figured out by now–we love talking about real life and keeping our content true to our hearts and lives! Postpartum health is not a topic you hear a whole lot about in mainstream health or media–at least not a lot of helpful information–yet it’s a chapter in life that can truly make or break your health journey and even your experience as a new mother. Creating a human from scratch is a miraculous feat–one that demands an incredible amount of energy and nutrients and requires a period of time for healing afterwards. On today’s episode, we’re sharing our take on postpartum health (hint: it has nothing to do with getting your pre-pregnancy abs back), how to nourish your body and baby best during this time and a few super helpful tips for supporting your health through this chapter so you can truly thrive as “mommy”. Motherhood is an incredible journey and our hope is that you can prioritize your wellbeing so that you can best serve your beautiful family. A healthy mama makes a healthy home! Thank you to the Nutritional Therapy Association for sponsoring this episode—real education for people who believe in real food. Highlight Reel 14:00 | Nourish–some specific recommendations for food and nutrient needs after baby 25:30 | Sleep–tips to help make it happen 32:10 | Adrenal support–helpful ways to love on your adrenal glands 36:50 | Going against the “I can do all the things” train and asking for help   Link Love: Thorne Research Basic Prenatal Caroline’s Adrenal Fatigue Course Cherish the First 6 Weeks Taking Cara Babies  

Today’s episode is a little different than our usual focus, but we’re talking about something that is near and dear to both of our hearts. As business owners and passionate women, we tend to get a lot of questions about how we got started and what has contributed to our success as Nutritional Therapy Practitioners so today we wanted to share a few ways to help other passionate women get their own dream businesses off the ground and into action. On today’s episode, we’re sharing 4 tips to help you start a business with passion and heart. From just pressing start to serving your audience with authentic heart, these actionable tips will help you overcome some of the common obstacles new businesses face and create an income producing business right off the bat. We are always encouraging women to live out their passion and to start the businesses they’ve always dreamed of–it’s what we’ve done in our own lives and believe that every woman has a gift to share with the world. Highlight Reel: 06:00 | There’s no right time to start–just do it 11:10 | Lock down your mission and find you niche 18:25| Focus on income-producing activities 29:40 | Serve your audience well  

Today we’re digging into a new topic–one that has been a big piece of our personal lives and education with clients, but one we haven’t addressed directly on the podcast yet. We invited Aileen Chen on the podcast, co-founder and CEO of Belly Armor, a company dedicated to increasing awareness about the health risks from EMF radiation and provide simple, effective solutions to reduce exposure. Aileen shares her story and where her own awareness for this topic began, what radiation is, where it comes from and how it is affecting us, and who is at the highest risk for adverse health issues related to radiation exposure. She also digs into the topic of radiation and pregnancy, an area most would be surprised by. But with all the info, we wanted to make sure this episode didn’t create fear, rather a greater awareness with some actionable info to help you protect yourself and your family. Aileen shares so many ways to do so on today’s episode and really serves to empower individuals and families through Belly Armor’s educational resources and amazing products. Belly Armor has been a company we’ve both loved and supported for years so it was such a gift to have Aileen on to learn more about the topic of radiation and how to begin protecting ourselves in this modern world! To learn more about Aileen’s story, research on health impact, helpful resources, more tips to reduce exposure, and for solutions to protect yourself and loved ones, head over to Belly Armor. Thank you to the Nutritional Therapy Association for sponsoring this podcast episode!   Highlight Reel 07:00 | Radiation–what it is, where it’s coming from and how it’s affecting us 12:00 | Who’s at the highest risk of radiation exposure 23:00 | Radiation and pregnancy 27:15 | How to protect yourself from radiation   Link Love: Environmental Health Trust Environmental Working Group American Academy of Pediatrics Generation Zapped

Today we are diving into the popular Ketogenic diet–what it is, what it’s all about and why anyone would want to willingly jump into this diet! As Nutritional Therapy Practitioners, we’re sharing our take on the Keto diet, a few of the “pros” and some of the “cons” and why this diet can be amazing for some, but not so much for others. We get a lot of questions about this diet specifically, but also on other diet trends and on today’s episode we wanted to make sure to clear up our thoughts and feelings on diets, in general. We’re big fans of creating balance within your food and lifestyle and we’re openly sharing how we feel about these trendy diets. Since so much can be said about the Ketogenic diet, we wanted to share some resources with you in case you want to dig deeper. These resources cover both sides of the coin, those in favor and those less excited about the Keto diet so please take the time to look into each thoroughly if you’re considering trying it out. The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Jeff Volek, PhD, RD and Stephen Phinney MD, PhD The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance by Jeff Volek, PhD, RD and Stephen Phinney MD, PhD Keto Clarity by Jimmy Moore Post: Female, Carbohydrates and Hormones by Robb Wolf Post: The Ketogenic Diet and AFS by Dr. Lam Post: Gentle Carbs for GABA, Cortisol and Adrenal Health by Lara Briden Post: Have You Lost Your Period to a Low Carb or Keto Diet? By Lara Briden Post: Low Carb Diet Recovery by Kim Schuette Highlight Reel 06:22 | What is a ketogenic diet? 12:20 | Difference between keto and a high-fat diet 16:00 | Pros of the keto diet–blood sugar, weight loss, athletic performance, etc. 24:30 | Potential cons of the keto diet–sustainability, food quality, hormones, etc.   Link Love: Caroline’s Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue Naturally course

Today we invited a gal we’ve been hardcore crushing on lately, Lindsay Surowitz of Weeknight Bite, to talk about all things balance and simplicity within the world of healthy eating. This is an area that most women struggle with so we asked Lindsay to share some of the ways she helps her clients and loved ones break down the guilt so many of us feel when it comes to healthy living (and we LOVE what she’s got to say!). Lindsay shares her tips and tricks for creating balance around community and food (something that can be super overwhelming) and how she’s learned to blend the two so well together, despite having friends that don’t eat the same or trying to navigate tough restaurant meals. We love Lindsay’s take on the healthy life and know you’ll be inspired by her journey and encouragement. You can connect with Lindsay and catch more of her sunshine over on Weeknight Bite or Instagram! Thank you to the Nutritional Therapy Association for sponsoring this episode! Highlight Reel: 09:40 | A quote from dad–taking ownership of your choices 15:50 | Getting off the healthy living guilt train 19:30  | Practical ways to escape guilt 27:00 | How Lindsay makes social gathering healthy and removes the stress Link Love: Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies Matcha Lattes + Why You Need Matcha in Your Life

We’re back with another listener question episodes and today we’ve got some great questions that came in from a few of our awesome listeners. We love these episodes because they allow us to connect to you on a more personal level, addressing the very questions, issues, concerns, and interests you have within your personal health journey. Today we’re answering questions about juggling the AIP and GAPS diets, the best foods to introduce to new little eaters and why rice cereal is not recommended, dental hygiene and fluoride use, our thoughts on a vegetarian diet and if medicinal mushrooms and adaptogens are safe while pregnant and breastfeeding. This is a beefy episode and we loved today’s questions! We are so grateful for YOU, our listener, and your continued love and support! We are always looking for episode topics that fit our audience of health conscious women so please feel free to comment with any ideas on food and lifestyle questions. You can also message us on Instagram or send us a direct email. It’s truly incredible to watch our listeners run with the education we share and to see the powerful changes your efforts bring about within your health journey. Keep up the hard work and always know we’re rooting for you!   Highlight Reel: 05:24 | Juggling GAPS, AIP and a new found histamine intolerance 13:20 | Nutrient-dense first foods for new eats (and why rice cereal is not recommended) 26:20 | Dental hygiene, fluoride and natural ways to improve dental health 30:30 | Is a vegetarian diet healthy? 40:30 | Using medicinal mushrooms and adaptogens during pregnancy and breastfeeding   Link Love: Gut and Psychology Syndrome Super Nutrition for Babies Real Food for Pregnancy Dr. Brite’s Toothpaste Goodwell bamboo toothbrush Dr. Bronner’s Toothpaste David’s Natural Toothpaste  

Today’s episode was so fun and so educational, even for Caroline and I! We invited a dear friend and Director of Marketing for Primally Pure, Courtney O’Connor, to share her amazing non-toxic skincare experience and knowledge as a Holistic Esthetician with us. Let me tell you friend, you are in for a real treat! Courtney shares how her obsession with beauty magazines and creating spa days for her buds as an 11 year old morphed into an intense passion for creating beauty from the inside out and looking at our skin as a reflection of our body’s internal environment. “The skin is brilliant at revealing imbalances within the body.” On today’s episode, Courtney gives us her take on the oh-so-popular chemical peels and intense facial treatments, what this obsession is actually doing to our skin (the opposite of what you’d hope for) and what you can do to create healthier skin using natural methods like facial massage and non-toxic products that actually work. Courtney also shares her journey with kicking gluten, sugar and alcohol, how it’s brought her so much more than just healthier skin and why she hasn’t looked back (in over 2.5 years!). This episode is so encouraging and educational and will definitely leave you feeling inspired to nourish your beautiful self from the inside out. Thank you Courtney for sharing your passion with all of us! To learn more from Courtney, check out her beauty and skincare posts over on the Primally Pure blog and Instagram. Thank you to the Nutritional Therapy Association for sponsoring this episode! Highlight Reel 03:45 | Courtney shares the holistic side of skincare 15:00 | Why the popular chemical treatments are more damaging than beneficial + natural alternative to try out today 28:25 | Why you need tallow in your skincare routine 32:35 | How to give yourself a holistic home facial 35:18 | What a year off gluten, sugar and alcohol taught her   Link Love: Primally Pure Cleansing Oil Blue Tansy Oil and Beauty Cream Complexion Mist Rose Quartz Roller Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides  

We are back from a sweet little summer break and so excited to get back into the groove of our weekly episode with you! It’s August and some of you may be getting ready to send kids back to school, some may be adjusting back to life after vacations–wherever you’re at, it’s a time to adjust and refocus, a changing of seasons so to speak since we’re not quite to fall yet. If summer threw you for a loop or you’re just wanting to refocus your health efforts, we’re sharing some of our favorite ways to simplify the healthy eating side of things. Because we believe the healthy life should be simple and enjoyable, not overwhelming and stressful. On today’s episode, we’re each sharing two of our top tips for helping to re-energize your food life and make your week a whole lot easier. These tips are simple and can easily be implemented today! We’re so glad to be back in action and so grateful you’re listening in to this week’s episode! Enjoy! Highlight Reel 11:30 | Tip #1: the power clean up, stock up and make aheads 20:00 | Tip #2: the weekly challenge 27:15 | Tip #3: making “fast food” 32:00 | Tip #4: creating the balanced life   Link Love: Thunderbird bars Coconut Butter Lark Ellen Grain-free Granola Chickpea pasta  

We’ve got a very special episode for you today with two handsome guests whom we absolutely adore...our husbands! We thought it’d be fun to get their perspectives on being married to a nutritionist and all that comes along with that. Our husbands are sharing their advice on how to get your spouse, significant other or family members on board with the healthy life, sharing their encouragement for those looking to create balance in their lives, why they’ve chosen to come along for the ride and more. You’ll even get the scoop on their not so healthy splurges! We hope that sharing our husbands perspectives on eating healthy and some of the challenges that come along with it may help encourage those who are dealing with some push back in their own life. They’ve got some great advice! PS we are taking a summer break for the rest of July and will be back in August.  We hope to use this time to slow down, soak up the sun and enjoy our families—wishing you the same! Highlight Reel 01:40 | Matt and Justine’s perspective 25:15 | Stephen and Caroline’s perspective

It is summertime and we are so excited because this season is one of our favorites (do we say that about every season!?) with the BBQs, beach and swim days and all that summer fare. It’s also a time where most people are traveling and travel can pose a real challenge for those wanting to eat and live healthy...even on vacation. Over the years, we’ve both learned a lot about how to bring the healthy life along for the ride and we wanted to share our top tips to help make your summer vacay one that leaves you feeling healthy and refreshed (no more of that “I need a vacation after my vacation!” talk). Each tip will help you prepare for your trip, survive the car or plane ride like a champ and enjoy more moments with family and friends. We hope you have the most beautiful summer–enjoy!   Highlight Reel: 08:12 | Do your travel research 14:15 | Solidify your snack game 19:25 How to get your mind right before vacay 25:15 | Why doing nothing aka relaxing is actually something very productive   Link Love: Thrive Market (use this link to get 25% off your first order!)

This week we’re sharing an exciting announcement that you may or may not have caught on social media, something we’ve been keeping top secret as we recorded episodes ahead of time for Caroline’s maternity leave. Getting into the meat of today’s episode, we’re talking about body image again–a challenging topic that we feel needs the right type of love and support. It’s something that so many women, specifically, struggle with and we want to bring more light and encouragement to those who need it. So today we wanted to share our hearts, our own personal struggles and a few gentle pieces of advice on learning to love and appreciate your incredible body. We even have a little challenge to help you dig deeper and really make today’s episode work for you. Whether you are a mama, a single lady or a woman with a few extra years of life experience, we hope this episode is one that brings you joy, helps you to see your body in a healthier light and ultimately, boosts your body confidence. Because you are incredible, my friend. Highlight Reel: 02:20 | A big announcement 18:25 | Weight isn’t the only sign of good or bad health 21:25 | What does your body do for you and how are you uniquely made? 24:14 | Put your bathing suit on girl 29:40 | Our challenge to you   Link Love: Episode 82: The Unknown Facts About How Birth Control Affects You: Part 1 Episode 83: The Unknown Facts About How Birth Control Affects You: Part 2

The official start of summer is right around the corner and with the summer months comes lots of sunshine, family vacations, BBQ’s and cold treats–it’s safe to say summer is one of our favorite seasons. But truth be told, it can also be a stressful season with too much on the agenda, a few too many tropical drinks and no real down time. On today’s episode, we want to give you some encouragement to help make your summer a healthy one, both physically and emotionally. We each chose a couple of ways we love to make the most of our summers and what has helped us feel our best throughout the season. Today we are sharing these 6 tips with you–from practicing daily gratitude and keeping your phone time to a minimum to enjoying seasonal produce and getting in plenty of uninhibited vitamin D. Nothing fancy, just simple, practical tips to help you flourish throughout the summer season. We hope that your summer is filled with joy, lots of time with loved ones and plenty of beautiful memories!   Highlight Reel 05:40 | Give yourself margin so you don’t need a “vacation from a vacation” 11:55 | Creating phone-free opportunities 13:28 | Why you shouldn’t fear the sun (and how to choose safe sunscreen) 18:47 | Choosing daily joys over comparison   Link Love: Local Harvest: Find Local Farmer’s Markets Learn more about safe sunscreen: EWG.org/sunscreen Beautycounter’s Sunscreen Episode 31: Why We Need Sunshine + Safe Sunscreen

Welcome back to another episode of the Colorful Eats podcast! Last week (Part 1) we dug into the controversial topic of hormonal birth control and shared just how this oh-so-common daily medication may be affecting our health. So we know you’ve got questions and lucky you, we’ve got answers! On today’s episode, we are sharing more on how hormonal birth control affects you inner biome and nutritional health, it’s potential effects on fertility and our take on natural birth control (plus our favorite method that will help you get to know your cycle better and avoid or achieve pregnancy). We also talk about one of the most important pieces, how to bounce back from hormonal birth control and some helpful tips to bring your body back into balance and improve your hormonal health. We could talk about this topic for hours and barely scratch the surface so we encourage you to continue the research on your own. Today we share some of our favorite resources to help you learn more and make the best choice for your own journey. Still have more questions? Ready to dig in deeper? Check out Caroline’s Happy Hormones Workshop where she goes through detailed plans for coming off birth control and creating happy hormones.   Highlight Reel 05:40 | How birth control can alter your inner biome and nutritional status 08:10 | Long term effects, specifically on your fertility 13:10 | Our favorite natural birth control method 22:50 | How to begin recovery from hormonal birth control   Link Love: Happy Hormones Workshop The Pill: Are you sure it’s for you? By Jane Bennett and Alexandra Pope Sweetening the Pill by Holly Grigg-Spall Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Tori Weschler Weston A. Price Foundation Recovering from the Birth Control Pill and Other Hormonal Contraceptives by Kim Schuette Pure Radiance Vitamin C

On today’s episode, we’re talking about a subject that is quite controversial and incredibly personal, one that most women know little about despite popping it daily–hormonal birth control. As holistic Nutritional Therapists, we wanted to dig into the topic a little deeper in order to help our listeners understand how this all too common medication is affecting women’s health today and the potential long term effects so few are talking about. Learn how hormonal birth control works within our bodies, how it can affect our physical and emotional health and the common–yet rarely discussed–side effects of short and long term use. When you’re messing with hormones, you’re messing with fire and far too many women are unknowingly dealing with the effects they may not even know are stemming from their use of hormonal birth control. Our desire for this episode is to begin a conversation about hormonal birth control, not to create fear or pass judgement, but rather to help you to be better informed on a topic that is so rarely talked about outside an OBGYN office and continue to empower you as a woman. Since there will be plenty of questions, on next week’s episode, we’ll share more about how to bounce back from hormonal birth control, our favorite and incredibly effective natural birth control method and some helpful resources to help you learn more and make a choice that best suits you. Highlight Reel 08:05 | How hormonal birth control works in your body 12:27 | What hormonal contraceptives do to your gut, brain, hormones, mood and more 22:50 | Some of the realistic and common side effects of taking hormonal birth control   Link Love: TIME article: Hormonal Birth Control Is Linked to Higher Risk of Suicide, Study Says The Pill: Are you sure it’s for you? By Jane Bennett and Alexandra Pope Sweetening the Pill by Holly Grigg-Spall

Today we had the honor of chatting with a special guest and friend and a new type of guest to the podcast, a copywriter!  Ashlyn Carter is a fabulous entrepreneur, calligrapher and copywriter in Atlanta, Georgia. Although Ashlyn writes and tells stories for a living, her personal story is truly one of redemption and both physical and mental healing.  After landing her dream PR job out of college, Ashlyn eventually was consumed with an eating disorder, anxiety and depression. This mental and physical struggle was one she didn’t set out to have, but rather at the time, food and controlling what she put in her mouth was the only thing she could control.   But her story doesn't end there—it’s one of dedication, hard work, a supportive husband and intentionally choosing to redeem her story.  She talks so much encouragement and truth in our interview and how she daily chooses to conquer this struggle. Her message of vulnerability and grace is powerful and we hope her story positively influences many! We can promise you will be captivated by her! Connect with Ashlyn at ashlynwrites.com and Instagram.   Thank you Sunbasket for sponsoring this episode! Click HERE to get $35 off your first order!   Highlight Reel 06:20 | The girl that “had it all together” with the dream job 13:20 | Life was like a boulder crashing down a hill, unstoppable 29:08 | Daily practices tied to long term success Link Love Jessica Rasdall Primally Pure Cleansing Oil Brain FM Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden

We are back with another one of our favorite types of episodes, listener questions! We love these episodes because they allow us to connect with you directly, our listener, and really get down to the specific issues and topics you have on your heart. Today’s questions have come from Instagram messages and emails that we’ve received since our last listener question episode and we’re excited to dive into these questions with you. Today’s topics vary from explaining pricey supplements to your significant other to healthy eating on a budget, our favorite green powders, non-toxic birth control methods and how to deal emotionally when you become pregnant after a miscarriage. We’re sharing our personal thoughts, feelings and experiences to help answer your questions and we’ve got a little something for everyone today! If you have questions or are interested in a certain nutrition or lifestyle topic, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We’d love to share your question on an episode like this or even create an episode around a topic of interest.  Send a message HERE to connect!   Download in iTunes. Highlight Reel: 02:35 | How do I explain pricey supplements to my husband? 08:56 | What’s your take on green powders? 23:28 | Non-toxic birth control? 31:10 | I’m dealing with chronic inflammation, what’s going on? 37:30 | I’ve had two miscarriage and now I’m pregnant, how do I overcome the fear and anxiety? Link Love: Vital Proteins Beauty Greens Pure Synergy Wheat Grass Juice Powder Amazing Grass Green Superfood Episode 66: Good, Better, Best–Healthy Eating on a Budget Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler Episode 73: Emotional and Physical Healing After Miscarriage Pure Synergy Vitamin C

  Social media, smartphones, laptops–all such wonderful perks of our modern lives and such great ways to keep us connected to our loved ones, world events and even our work, but there are definitely some down sides to the constant barrage of technology. We want to start a conversation about how to unplug from it all, even if only for a short time, and the positive impact it can have on your life–your confidence, concentration, relationships and so many more areas. In today’s episode, we are sharing a few ways to unplug from technology and the many benefits from giving yourself a break.  We’re also giving you a peek into how we unplug, the different reasons why and what it’s done for us in our personal lives. We are so grateful for technology, but too much of a good thing isn’t always a good thing. We hope that this episode encourages you to create balance within this topic within your own life, furthering your ability to live your best life!   Thank you to the Nutritional Therapy Association for sponsoring this episode—real education for people who believe in real food. Highlight Reel 13:45 | How to create some technology down time 16:23 | Consider how your not missing THAT much 20:50 | You can’t recreate time–is there more you could be doing with your time? 25:50 | How we like to unplug   Link Love: REMOVED (artist removes cell phones from real photos) Belly Blanket (radiation shield) Gia Wellness | Radiation protection cell phone case Brink Case | Radiation protection cell phone case  

Welcome back to another episode of the Colorful Eats podcast! If you are planning to start or grow your family in the near to distant future, this episode is for you my friend. Today’s episode is all about what we’re calling the “Fertility Triad” and how to boost your preconception prep efforts by making some simple improvements in your daily life. We are sharing how the food you eat, the products you use daily and the stress you allow into your life all play a vital role in creating a super fertile body, or vice versa. We’re breaking down each area of the Fertility Triad and giving you our tried and true methods for getting healthy prior to conception in order to improve your chances of conceiving naturally. And since we are all about giving you actionable content for real life, we are sharing just what to do to make some real changes in your preconception journey within each focus area. Our dream is to help create healthier parents so that the next generation can thrive. That’s what preconception prep is all about and we’re so glad you’re listening today! Download in iTunes.   Highlight Reel 12:25 | The fertility diet: What to eat and what to avoid 21:52 | Cleaning up your environment: beauty, skincare and cleaning products 31:57 | Stress and how to navigate stress   Link Love: Episode 8: Safe Skincare–More than just a Movement with Kate Criswell Episode 22: Making Babies–Preconception Nutrition with Kim Schuette Episode 52: Why Preconception Prep Matters Episode 53: Why Self-Care Makes You a Better Human Episode 60: How Toxin-free Living Actually Affects Your Health Episode 71: Creating a Non-toxic Home Part 1 Episode 72: Creating a Non-toxic Home Part 2 Episode 76: The Mind-Body Connection of Self-Care Primally Pure Beautycounter: Safer Skincare & Beauty Branch Basics

Have you ever wondered if you should be following a gluten-free diet? Or if you are already following one, is it as healthy as it could be? On today’s podcast we are digging into the popular gluten-free label and asking if it’s really as healthy as most think. To help you understand just how far wheat and gluten have come from the days when Jesus was breaking bread, we’re sharing a bit about their history and how much they’ve both changed over time. Because of this, many are needing to following a gluten-free diet, but oftentimes this new diet can be filled with processed ingredients potentially causing more issues. Today we’re digging into why a “gluten-free” label may not necessarily mean “healthy” and some of our favorite ways to optimize a gluten-free diet. Whether you are gluten-free currently or have been considering trying it out, today’s episode will help you understand more about the gluten-free food world and eat the foods that will help you thrive on a gluten-free diet. Thank you Sunbasket for sponsoring this episode! Click HERE to get $35 off your first order! Highlight Reel 07:10 |  A little history on wheat and gluten 18:30 | Why a “gluten-free” label doesn’t always mean healthy 26:26 | Some great gluten-free real food options   Link Love: Wheat Belly Fertility Friday Podcast: Episode 178: Glyphosate, GMO’s and Your Fertility Banza Pasta Mary’s Gone Crackers Siete Jackson’s Honest Simple Mills Bob’s Red Mill Lark Ellen Granola Purely Elizabeth Justin’s Pamela's Ancient Harvest

We’ve talked about self-care on the podcast before, on many occasions in fact, because we both feel it is such an important part of a healthy life. The more we learn and the more we practice self-care within our own lives, the more we realize just how essential it is with the positive impact it has on mental and physical well-being. Today we want to look at the mind-body connection of self-care to begin to understand just how helpful it can be on creating a more vibrant life. We totally understand that some of you listening may still feel a little selfish taking time for yourself, but we know that diving into this topic beyond the “fad” aspect and really looking into how it improves our physical and mental health will give you permission to make it a priority within your own life. We are talking about the mind-body connection and how self-care plays into it, how to create a healthy self-care practice and a few ideas to help get you started. We’ve also got a fun little challenge for you that will help jump-start your self-care routine. Thank you to the Nutritional Therapy Association for sponsoring this episode! Highlight Reel 06:09 | Why w e feel women need self-care more than anyone 08:30 | The mind-body connection of self-care 30:15 | 10 ideas for self-care activities 39:55 | Taking action: A 10-day self-care challenge Link Love: Heal Your Body by Louise Hay The Loving Diet by Dr. Jessica Flanigan  

Changing directions a bit and discussing a topic that is near and dear to both of our hearts and one we get questions on frequently–that business life. Whether you own your own business and work from home in your yoga pants, are working that 9-5 or are a boss woman managing a home full of littles, today’s episode will give you some ideas for creating healthy boundaries in business and in your personal life. Because we know it’s not easy running a business or working that dream job, as much as we love it, and we’ve seen first hand how it can quickly take over your life and become unhealthy. In today’s episode, we are sharing 5 ways to help you create healthy boundaries in business–like lining up your personal and business goals, learning to say “no”, focusing on what you’re really good at and scheduling in that oh-so-important down time. We’re also sharing some of our personal experiences with owning our own businesses and a few lessons we’ve learned along the way. We’d love to hear more about what you do for work and how you can use one or more of the tips from today’s episode in your own life in the comments below. Getting to know our listeners more gets us all giddy! Highlight Reel 06:55 | Getting your goals in line and priorities straight 13:08 | How radical changes can make your business even better 16:45 | How “no” can actually be a powerful “yes” 24:40 | When you realize you can’t do it all...focus on what you do best 32:36 | Why we love Monday’s Link Love: Shanna Skidmore Ashlyn Writes: How I deal (& don’t deal) with coffee dates: 11 Ways to Set Healthy Networking Boundaries

We’ve been talking a lot about creating a non-toxic home on the podcast so we wanted to make sure we didn’t leave out one of the most important aspects, your beauty and skincare routine. These are the products we use daily, that sit on our skin for hours and hours and ultimately find their way into our bloodstream, making their safety a major concern. Today we’re getting into some of the nitty gritty of the beauty industry with our dear friend and a woman who is passionate about health, fitness and safer beauty, Kate Criswell. Kate is a Managing Director with Beautycounter and is one of the women we go to often with questions about the beauty industry and what’s really going on behind fancy labels and companies upping their “greenwashing” game. In today’s episode, our big focus and the main questions we put together for Kate were about going beyond labels like, “natural” and “organic,” and figuring out what is really being used and showing up in our beauty and skincare products. We also want to know how to choose products that are truly safer, made by companies who are taking a stand for real change within the industry and doing the rigorous testing needed. Kate shares what the term “greenwashing” means, why “natural” products aren’t always as safe as you’d think, and why the safety of the ingredients used may be a bigger deal than their sourcing. She’s also got some great resources and ways to help you dig into your makeup bag and learn about the products you’re using and just how safe they really are. Our hope is always to create conversations about topics that affect our health and share information that can help you make healthier choices within your life. We hope we can continue the better beauty convo with today’s episode and encourage you to create changes that positively impact your and your family’s health! Highlight Reel 04:12 | How greenwashing may = brainwashing 11:15 | Sourcing vs. safety 17:25 | The best resource for getting started with better beauty 27:45 | What’s trending this year in the safer skincare world Link Love: Episode 8: Safe Skincare: More than Just a Movement with Kate Criswell Environmental Working Group–Skin Deep Gregg Renfrew at the Nantucket Project The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Beautycounter Asterick Blog Beautycounter Primally Pure

Today’s episode is a challenging one. It was challenging for us to record and it may even be challenging for you to listen to (you may need tissues my friend), especially if miscarriage is a part of your story. We’ve been wanting to do this episode for a while, but speaking so openly and freely about loss doesn’t come easy. With that being said, we’ve both found healing and connection in sharing our own personal stories of loss with other women. We wanted to start a conversation about miscarriage because sometimes just knowing that you’re not alone, that other women have walked this path before you, can bring an incredible sense of comfort. So today, for the first time on the podcast, we’re both sharing our miscarriage stories, how we grieved and how we’ve begun the healing process in our own lives. Coming from a nutritional therapy perspective, we also wanted to share some ways to begin to physically and emotionally heal after miscarriage, something that isn’t talked about much...if any.  Because as those of you who’ve walked this road know, healing is a process and each woman and couple’s journey is different. We know that this episode will reach each woman who listens in a different way, but we hope it’s positive for all. Our hearts ache for each one of you who’ve experienced loss and we pray that you’ll find healing and strength in your own time. Thank you Sunbasket for sponsoring this episode! Click HERE to get $35 off your first order! Highlight Reel: 06:50 | Caroline shares her story of loss 14:17 | Justine shares miscarriage stories 32:24 | Everyone handles grief differently 41:50 | Healing physically (building blood and supporting adrenal and hormonal health) Link Love Episode 37: Finding Beauty in Miscarriage with Amanda Koch Finding Beauty in Miscarriage (Caroline) The Healing Code How I’m Healing After–Physically and Mentally (Justine) Episodes 11 and 12: Recognizing, Preventing and Conquering Adrenal Fatigue Parts 1 and 2

Today’s episode is Part 2 of our “Creating a Non-Toxic Home” series and we are so excited because this is the stuff that really helps bring this topic...well...home! If you missed it, definitely listen in to Part 1 of the series, the “why” behind it all. As Nutritional Therapists who talk about this specific topic with clients on the regular, we know that it can be a little overwhelming to get started. On today’s episode we are sharing just how to begin cleaning up your home environment and creating a space that is safe and supports your health. We are sharing the best places to get started and our tried-and-true favorite products and companies who are creating a positive change in our homes and in their industries. From cleaning and laundry to food storage, cookware and water, we’ve got just what you need to know to make the clean swap (we even threw in our fave air purifying plants!). We love this topic because it’s one of the many ways we can be advocates for our health and make serious impact just by choosing safer products. We hope this episode will further inspire you to begin swapping out those chemie filled products or continue on your journey to creating a non-toxic home! And before you go, we’d love to ask a big huge favor–if you haven’t already, would you mind taking a minute or two to write us a review in iTunes or your purple podcast app? We love hearing from our listeners and it’s also a way to help other like-minded ladies find the podcast. Thank you to the Nutritional Therapy Association for sponsoring this episode!   Highlight Reel 08:55 | The best place to start when creating your non-toxic home (and our favorite brands) 25:34 | Food storage–what our food sits on and in matters 42:36 | Our favorite plants to clean the air 47:02 | Taking your non-toxic home game a huge step further (think mattress, sheets, towels, paints, etc.)   Link Love Episode 71: Creating a Non-Toxic Home: The Why Branch Basics Cleaning Concentrate Branch Basics Oxygen Boost Grab Green Laundry Pods Wool Dryer balls Bkr glass water bottle Glasslock storage containers Swell water bottle Stainless steel bento/lunch box Silicone baby food storage Organic Reusable Food Wrap Bee’s Wrap Berkey water filters Radiant Life Catalog–water purification and whole house water filters Bath ball Shower filter Coyuchi for organic bedding, towels, blankets and more CozyPure mattresses and bedding (share our names if you purchase!) Savvy Rest mattress Naturepedic baby and toddler mattress

Welcome back to another episode of the Colorful Eats Podcast! On today’s episode, Part 1 of a 2 part series, we are going to dig into the “why” behind creating a safe, non-toxic home environment. Just as with your health or family or professional goals, creating a solid “why” at the root of your non-toxic living goals allows you to stand strong behind your decisions when you feel overwhelmed or when family or friends question your sanity… Today, we are sharing our personal journeys–how we’ve come to create our own non-toxic homes and how this topic has grown to be such an important piece within our personal lives as well as with our clients, within our blogs and on social media. We’re also giving you some alarming stats, teaching you how toxic chemicals from common products react and store themselves within our bodies and four major ingredients to avoid and why. The fact of the matter is that we live in a toxic world, but a cool and empowering fact is that we have the ability to protect ourselves by choosing safer products. Just by listening in today, you are arming yourself with knowledge that will help you take steps forward in your health journey! Don’t forget to tune into next week’s episode, Part 2, where we’ll be sharing just how to create a non-toxic home, some of our favorite products and exactly why we’re choosing them. This is going to be a great episode and will help to really bring the topic home! Thank you to the Nutritional Therapy Association for sponsoring this episode! Highlight Reel 05:12 | Our personal journeys with creating a non-toxic home 24:45 | The individuals who are most affected by toxic chemicals from common products 37:50 | Four toxins to avoid and why 47:43 | Our FAVORITE, everyday, clean-everything-in-your-home cleaning product   Link Love: Episodes on Detox– Episodes 27/28: Detoxing your Life Part 1 and Part 2 and Episode 65: 30-day Simple, Nourishing Detox Challenge Episode 64: Finding Radical Healing with Creating a Non-Toxic Environment with Marilee of Branch Basics Branch Basics Branch Basics Cleaning Concentrate Branch Basics Oxygen Boost

Today, we are talking pregnancy again, 2nd trimester specifically. Caroline just made it through her second trimester so we wanted to talk about some important aspects of nutrition and healthy living that can really make a huge difference in your and most importantly, your baby’s health. In today’s episode we are talking about the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of mama in her second trimester. We believe that each one of these areas has importance on having a healthy pregnancy, labor and birth and creating a beautiful, healthy baby. We share some very important nutrients to focus your attention on during this time (and where to find them), how physical and emotional stress can affect you and baby and why giving yourself grace can allow for more joy during this amazing time. We also touch on high risk pregnancies and those dealing with complications and hope to encourage those mamas dealing with the emotional and physical sides of this. If you have a girlfriend, sister or family member who would benefit from listening to today’s episode, please share the love! We’d also like to ask a little favor–if you haven’t already, head over to iTunes or your purple podcast app and leave a review for the Colorful Eats podcast. It’s quick, simple and we absolutely love hearing from you. Highlight Reel 12:30 | Important nutrients for second trimester and where to get them 32:14 | Exercise in your 2nd trimester 33:25 | Back to the important topic of stress–environmental, emotion and physical 43:30 | A few thoughts on high-risk pregnancy   Love Link The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Childcare Shower and Bath Water Filters Rain Showr Bath Ball Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion Vital Proteins Beef Liver Capsules Pure Radiance Vitamin C Vital Proteins Gelatin Gelatin Gummies Recipe Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds Branch Basics Cleaning Solution Beautycounter Primally Pure Baby Line   Subscribe in ITunes.

On today’s episode we are hanging with the beautiful Davida of the Healthy Maven, talking about all things...well, health! We absolutely adore Davida’s take on a healthy life and are so excited to share all her nuggets of wisdom and quote worthy responses to our probing questions. Davida is the blogger, podcaster and You Tuber behind the Healthy Maven, a multi-channel health and wellness platform helping women to live healthFULLY rather than living for their health. Today we chat with Davida about how she got started with blogging and how her struggle with body image and obsession with all things healthy has lead her to a pretty incredible place within her own health journey, one that has allowed her to create a food and healthy living philosophy that we can all get behind. Davida shares her take on stress and overcoming the “hustle culture”, how to create more balance and time for self-care and what her furry companion is teaching her about life. Like we said, we are smitten over her take on the healthy life and know that you’ll be encouraged by what Davida shares with us today. To hear more from Davida, check out her blog, That’s So Maven podcast, and Instagram!   Thank you Sunbasket for sponsoring this episode.  Click HERE to get $35 off your first order!   Highlight Reel: 04:10 | What the Healthy Maven is all about–healthy living philosophy 08:55 | Davida’s obsession with health and how she has overcome this struggle 18:05 | Davida on stress and self-care 25:02 | A surprising (furry) health boost in Davida’s world Subscribe in iTunes.

Today’s episode is all about you, our amazing listener, and the burning questions you’ve got about healthy eating and living! We took a handful of questions that have been sent to us from women all over the country about different health topics and answered them with our personal food and lifestyle philosophies. And surprisingly, we don’t see eye to eye on everything today! Today we’re answering questions about the safety of the Apple Watch, the documentary “What the Health”, how to make working the night shift healthier, gut health trends and how to lose stubborn baby weight. There is a little piece for everyone on this one! We are so grateful for YOU, our listener, and your continued love and support! We are always looking for episode topics that fit our audience of health conscious women so please feel free to comment with any ideas or food and lifestyle questions. You can also message us on Instagram or send us a direct email. It’s truly incredible to watch our listeners run with the education we share and to see the powerful changes your efforts bring about within your health journey. Keep up the hard work and always know we’re rooting for you! Highlight Reel 04:14 | Our take on the Apple Watch and info on radiation and your health 16:50 | Our take on the documentary “What the Health” (this one gets a little fire-y!) 27:20 | How to stay healthy while working the night shift 33:40 | A few thoughts on current gut health fads 40:50 | Weight loss and nursing babies Link Love: Exercise Ball Belly Armor Belly Blanket (anti-radiation)   Subscribe in iTunes!

Today’s episode is such a treat because we got to chat with the beauty behind Ambition Kitchen, Monique Volz. We are all about her healthy lifestyle philosophy and love the way she’s sharing her story to empower others to find balance within their own health journey. Monique shares a bit about her struggle to find balance within food and fitness after major hardship in her life and how she has learned to overcome and allow for a more mindful and compassionate approach to her body, food and exercise. The beauty behind the amazing and always delicious recipes on Ambitious Kitchen shares what has really helped her stick to the healthy life and how one of our favorites, self-love, has become a super important part of her daily routine (plus her fave meditation app, mega food splurge, safer beauty product and dream weekend!). We are loving what Monique stands for and what she’s doing to share her experience with the world! You can find more from Monique on Ambitious Kitchen and Instagram (her stories are so fun and encouraging!) and snag a healthy meal plan from her brand new adventure, the Healthy Glow Co.! Thank you Sunbasket for sponsoring this episode.  Click HERE for $35 off your first order! Highlight Reel 03:56 | How sadness prompted Monique to start blogging 06:45 | The eating disorder battle and how she learned to find balance 16:45 | How this go-getter is learning to incorporate more self-care and what she does 20:25 | Two things that have helped Monique stick to her healthy routine 22:08 | All about the Healthy Glow Collective   Link Love Headspace app Calm app Healthy Glow Collective Beautycounter Lip Sheer   Subscribe in iTunes.

Today’s episode is all about breaking down common food buzzwords and helping you to create your healthiest diet along your own wellness journey. Because everyone’s story is different and where everyone is at along their journey varies so much, we wanted to do this episode to help you make the best food choices based on where you’re at in it all. In today’s episode, we break down different categories of food, like meat and fish, dairy and eggs, fruits and veggies, and pantry items into “good, better, best” categories and share why quality is what really matters in it all. We offer up some super helpful money saving tips (like choosing certain cuts of meat or taking a look at the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean 15”) and a few resources we use to stock our pantries to help keep our grocery bills down. This episode is great for the real food newbie and the experienced foodie! If you know of a friend or loved one that would love this episode, please share! And if you’ve been listening to the podcast and haven’t left us a review in iTunes, we’d absolutely love to hear what you’re loving most about the podcast! Just head to your purple podcast app on your smart phone or iTunes, find the Colorful Eats podcast and click “Write a Review”. It’s quick and easy and we absolutely love hearing directly from you!   Thank you Primally Pure for sponsoring this week’s episode! They are sharing the love in February and gifting FREE 1.7 oz Geranium Deodorant with any purchase of $75 or more.  One offer per order, ends February, 2018.     Highlight Reel 03:51 | Importance of remembering that your journey is uniquely yours 08:11 | Animal Fats & Proteins: Good, Better, Best 16:28 | Eggs & Dairy: Good, Better, Best 20:57 | Vegetables & Fruits: Good, Better, Best 27:09 | Money saving tips for your pantry   Link Love Eat the Yolks Eat Naked Vital Choice US Wellness Meats Safe Catch Tuna Primal Pastures Larder Meat Co. Vitacost Thrive Market How to set up Amazon Subscribe & Save   Subscribe in iTunes!

It’s no secret that detox is a wonderful part of a healthy life, but often times in our detox obsessed media, it can be be taken too far, done incorrectly and even cause more harm than good. Our take is a bit different and we’re all about supporting and optimizing your body’s natural detox abilities while improving your food and lifestyle so more junk isn’t coming in. But how do you know if you need to detox? What are the causes of toxin overload? And what symptoms is your body showing that may indicate that you need some intentional detox support? Listen in and we’ll share the juicy deets. Since we are all about taking action and really making this content a reality in your own life, we’ve create a 30-day detox program for you, simple enough for anyone to follow. We’ll walk you through the daily routine to support gentle detox and new steps to add in each week to amplify your detox routine. And to help, we’ve create a FREE 30 day Detox Challenge Action Guide to help you stay on track and nourish detox the right way. Just click HERE download yours! Our goal is to encourage you to nourish your body with real food and non-toxic living on the daily while creating routines that support your body’s natural ability to detoxify. Follow along our detox journey over on Instagram @caroline__potter and @alowellness and join in on the fun by adding #nourishingdetox   Thank you Primally Pure for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to listen along to learn how you can get your free lip balm! Highlight Reel 06:58 | Why you need to eat real food to detox best 08:55 | Potential causes of toxicity 10:45 | Symptoms of toxin overload 15:35 | Daily steps for gentle detox 22:15 | Weekly detox steps 36:40 | Monthly detox action steps Link Love: Beet Kvass recipe Rebounder Dry brush S'well water bottle Activated charcoal Beef Liver capsules Spirulina Dangers of fragrances Beautycounter Branch Basics Subscribe in iTunes!

Today’s episode is something special. I think we both agree the story of transformation that our guest shares is nothing short of miraculous, but not because of some random happenstance, but because of a desire to live beyond her circumstances and cultivate an environment for her and her family to thrive. We invited Marilee Nelson, co-founder of Branch Basics, to join us on the podcast and share her incredible story of healing. Marilee shares her journey from a very ill young adult told there was no hope for her unknown condition and she’d never conceive, to overcoming the odds using food as medicine and finding the healing power of a non-toxic environment. With a child damaged by illegal pesticides, Marilee shares how she learned first hand how chemicals and pesticides in the home and daily environment impact the growth and behavior of a child and how making proactive changes to decrease exposure changed their lives forever. It’s really hard to put into words just how impactful this episode will be on those who listen. Her story embodies courage, bravery and what can be done when you challenge the status quo and dig deeper to find answers and understanding to the health problems (both known and unknown) that are plaguing families today. Whether you are a college student, pregnant woman, new mom, career woman, empty nester or anyone living in today’s world, this episode is for you. As we uncover in today’s episode, ignorance is far from bliss, especially when it comes to your and your family’s health. We hope that Marilee’s story and passion will serve to inspire you to make simple, yet life changing actions that will positively impact your health and those of generations to come.   Read Marilee’s full story here and check out Branch Basics for a one stop shop non-toxic cleaning option for your home (and what we both use in our own homes everyday)! Thank you to the Nutritional Therapy Association for partnering with us to sponsor today’s episode.  Nutritional Therapy Association: real education for people who believe in real food. Highlight Reel 06:00 | Marilee’s story–from Standard American Diet to food as medicine 19:30 | The environment piece and how Marilee learned the importance of a non-toxic environment first hand 32:04 | Is ignorance really that blissful? 35:50 | How to put yourself in a “take charge” place and create a safe haven 43:15 | THe easy, first step to dramatically improve your air quality at home Link Love: Marilee’s Full Story Branch Basics Cleaning Concentrate Healthy Home Cleanse Subscribe in iTunes!    

Welcome back to another episode of the Colorful Eats podcast, we are so excited you’re here! Keeping with the theme of making your New Year’s resolutions (aka life resolutions) last, we wanted to talk about how to really make good nutrition stick, not just in January, but all year long. In today’s episode, we’re asking two tough questions that will help you get your mind right and begin to overcome some of the hardships that inevitably come along with making healthier food choices. We’re also sharing our top 7 tips for making healthy eating stick, each and every day...goodies like keeping it simple, creating boundaries with enablers, making sure your food tastes good, keeping the big picture in mind and of course, treating yourself.   Eating well isn’t about perfect and we hope this episode helps to encourage you to push forward in your efforts to nourish that amazing body of yours, even when the going gets tough! If you loved today episode or if you’re been listening for a while, we’d love to hear your thoughts! The easiest way is to leave a review for the Colrful Eats podcast in iTunes or within your purple podcast app. It’s essentially like a virtual high five and helps other podcasters find our little corner of healthy living sunshine each week! Today’s episode is sponsored by Sunbasket! Click here to make your meal prep a whole lot easier and to get $35 off your first order!   Highlight Reel 05:16 | Before we begin...it’s not all about your food 09:32 | Is your relationship with food ruining your health? 21:50 | Reward and treat yo self, being healthy isn’t being perfect 23:59 | How making your fave foods into a healthier rendition can change the game 26:37 | Why keeping the big picture in mind is huge for your success Link Love: Episode 40: Finding Your Why Celtic Sea Salt Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil, unfiltered   Subscribe in iTunes!  

We are back in action this week with an episode that we’re hoping helps to get your mind right as you sink into the New Year and encourage you to create healthy habits...that actually last. A big piece of this is cultivating new healthy habits and getting rid of the ones that are holding you back from eating well, achieving your goals and dreams and becoming your best self. On today’s episode, we are sharing some actionable tips to help you create and stick to those healthy habits you’re dreaming of putting into action, a few things to consider in working on breaking the not-so-healthy habits (ever heard of abstainers or moderators?) and a few pointers to help you get the ball rolling in the right direction. We’re also sharing what we’re working on going into 2018 and per the usual, we’re being super honest and open! We’d absolutely love to hear what you’re working on this year and how you plan on keeping your life resolutions going all year long! Share in the comments below! We hope this year brings you much fruitfulness within your health journey and life.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Sunbasket! Click here to make your meal prep a whole lot easier and to get $35 off your first order!   Highlight Reel 06:38 | Our take on New Year’s resolutions 11:18 | The process of overcoming the potential hardships of creating a new habit 18:46 | Know your personality type and how this can help you break bad habits (abstainer vs. moderator) 35:04 | Caroline’s new good habit and what she’s working on breaking 37:13 | Justine’s new good habit and what she’s working on breaking   Link Love Episode 18: Making Life Resolutions, Not New Year’s Resolutions Sunbasket A few articles on abstainers and moderators: Post by Gretchen Rubin &  Post by Melissa Hartwig of Whole30

On today’s episode we are giving you 5 ways to take some of the stress out of the holidays and give yourself grace to really relax into the season and spend more time family, friends and those in need. Plus, we’re announcing the winner of our conscious holiday gift basket! We are big believers in really sinking into life, feeling all the feels, enjoying the little moments and taking the time to live intentionally. We hope these 5 actionable steps will help you to have a beautiful season with your loved ones, with a little less overwhelm and guilt and a whole lot more joy! This is our final episode for 2017, but we will be back to share our passion for healthy living on Monday, January 8, 2018! We absolutely love putting out actionable healthy living content for you, but we are definitely looking forward to a few weeks of quiet before the start of a brand new year!   Thank you Sunbasket for sponsoring this episode! Click here to get $35 off your first order! Highlight Reel 03:13 | Giveaway winner announced! Woohoo! (Please contact us!) 09:27 | How the comparison game can steal your joy 12:15 | How a little planning can give you extra time during the week 20:51 | Justine’s tip for how to eat during the holidays when you have different eating styles 24:45 | Our take on holiday indulging (hint: it doesn’t involve guilt)   Link Love Sunbasket

We’re finally doing it, digging into the nitty gritty of environmental toxins–the cold, hard facts about chemicals within the beauty and skincare industries in the US, ways these chemicals get into our bodies and how they reveal their nasty little side effects and affect our health. The episode is not for the faint of heart, we definitely go deeper than usual and use some big words, but we break it down, explain the buzz words and connect it all to real life (like how it affects babies in utero, how you experience their effects and more). Our goal is not to scare you, rather to empower you to be an advocate for your own health, to be able to make decisions that affect positive change within your health journey and create more balance and beauty within your life. No stress, just steps forward. Know better, do better, right? Don’t forget that November 30 is the last day to enter to win our conscious holiday gift basket. Don’t worry, we made it super simple for you! Head to the purple podcast app on your phone or the iTunes store and write a review for the Colorful Eats podcast! That’s it! You’ll automatically be entered to win. We’ll announce the lucky winner during Episode 61, airing December 4, so make sure to stay tuned! Highlight Reel 10:55 | How side effects of toxin exposure can reveal themselves in your life (aka symptoms) 16:18 | Endocrine disruptors and how they affect your hormones 20:38 | Heavy metals and your beauty routine 27:32 | The toxin-skin connection and hormonal acne 33:25 | Why “natural” isn’t always enough 38:02 | Sourcing vs safety - what these buzz words really mean Link Love Environmental Working Group Beautycounter Primally Pure Coyuchi Branch Basics

Oh friend, the holidays are upon us and we are beyond excited! This is definitely the most wonderful time of the year in our eyes! On today’s episode, we are sharing some of our favorite conscious gifts, supporting companies who are making things cleaner and greener and doing business better, for everyone in your life–the precious mamas who bless so many, the fashionista, that fitness enthusiast, the kiddos you love so much and we can’t forget all the men out there, plus a few more in between! We love to do this type of episode, just as we did last year, because we believe that the businesses we support have the ability to create positive impact in our world with the products they create, the good they support and the way they do business. And since we’re feeling all giddy about the holidays, we wanted to bless one lucky gal with a few of our favorite clean beauty goodies and tasty holiday treats! All you have to do to enter is head to iTunes or your purple podcast app and write a review for the Colorful Eats podcast! That’s it! And if you’ve already written a review, you’re automatically entered to win! The deadline to enter is November 30 and we’ll announce the lucky winner during Episode 61 going live December 4!   Thank you Sunbasket for sponsoring this episode.  Be sure to listen along to get $35 off your first order!   Link Love For the Moms in your life… GraceLaced by Ruth Chou Simons Primally Pure’s Body Butter and Body Oil Beautycounter+ Line Dear Heart Designs For fashion splurges... Everlane Cuyana Lake Pajamas For the home body & kitchen lover... Coyuchi Sunbasket meals Branch Basics starter set All American Paleo Table cookbook Honey and Fern beeswax candles Rewined candles Waffle Iron Breville Fryer For the fitness enthusiast in your life... Apple Watch Outdoor Voices apparel For the outdoorsy in your life… Patagonia Hunter rain boots For the men in your life… Beautycounter charcoal bar Primally Pure’s Beard Oil in Mint Mojito Patagonia For the kiddos in your life… Palumba Cuddle & Kind Banner Toys VONbon For the beauty lovers… Cuyana leather makeup bags Primally Pure bath salts or beauty cream Beautycounter Holiday Sets Multi-masker: 3 masks with application brush Color intense lip sheer Perfect pout trio: nudes or pinks (I love the nudes!) Gifts that go beyond... Samaritans purse International justice mission Compassion international

The holiday season is upon us! How exciting! We absolutely love this time of year, but with all the celebration, festive parties, gifts and crazy family gatherings, we know it can also be a time of stress, leaving us overwhelmed, a few pounds heavier and down right pooped. Not to mention the fact that it’s cold and flu season and that has it’s own challenges! Taking care of yourself during this time of year can be a game changer on how you feel come January 1, boost your immune system and bring more joy and excitement to the season. In today’s episode, we’re sharing our top tips for staying healthy this holiday season along with our fave supplements and ways to better manage the stressors of the season. We’re all about bringing more joy to the season and keeping it a healthy season, despite the sweet treats floating around and holiday parties galore. We’re challenging you to take a balanced approach to the season and we hope it will make this year your most joyful yet! Listen in iTunes.   Highlight Reel 06:10 | Why getting sick occasionally is normal and even healthy 08:00 | What to eat to boost your immune system and keep you strong all season long 11:40 | Caroline’s one bite rule, explained 19:55 | Justine’s take on creating healthier holiday gatherings and how far she’s come Link Love Oregano Oil Capsules Vitamin C Zinc Probiotics Echinecea Elderberry Extract Homeopathic Cold Remedy Homeopathic Flu Remedy Sunbasket

Today’s episode is all about you, our listener! We talk about a lot of different topics related to nutrition and healthy living and though we try to get as specific as possible, sometimes we just don’t get to that topic or question you’ve had lingering. Well, today is your day!   On today’s episode, we’re answering a few listener questions we’ve gotten over the past few months– from where to start if you haven’t been feeling well and when to turn to a practitioner for help, a few ways to improve your gut health and how to support IBS naturally to our fave breakfast options. We also dig into a mom’s question on detoxing after breastfeeding and how to manage keratosis pilaris naturally. We love getting your questions and we’d love to do more episodes answering all your burning healthy living questions! Whether it be about motherhood or feeding little ones, health issues and struggles, food or product specific, stress and emotional health related, etc.– we love them all! Email me with your questions, we’ll save them for our next listener question episode! Thank you Sun Basket for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to listen along to get $35 off your first order! Highlight Reel 08:20 | Where to start when you’re not feeling well and not sure where to turn 13:40 | How being your own advocate can help you dive into what’s happening within your body 16:22 | Stress, IBS and doing detective work 22:47 | Justine’s take on getting healthy after weaning baby 36:45 | Out fave balanced breakfast options   Link Love Gut and Psychology Syndrome Taking Charge of Your Fertility Cod Liver Oil Dry Brush Beautycounter’s Rejuvenation Toner Pads

Today’s episode is quite exciting because one of us is sharing some very exciting news! Along with this, we thought we’d dive into a topic we’ve yet to touch on in our 55 episodes of the Colorful Eats podcast–– pregnancy nutrition! We’re sharing our thoughts and feelings on first trimester wellness, dealing with morning sickness that lasts all day and how giving yourself grace through it all can create a positive change in perspective and improve your first trimester experience and most importantly, your baby’s health. We each share tips for surviving this draining trimester and how to best nourish yourself and that little miracle with love and grace. We hope this episode encourages you! If you know anyone who could benefit from this open conversation episode, please pass it along! We’d be ever so grateful! If you’re pregnant or planning to conceive in the near future and would like extra nutrition and lifestyle support to optimize your experience and outcomes, head over to alowellness.com for more info on the preconception and prenatal services I offer and to connect with me directly. please contact me for more information and wellness plan options. We’d be so blessed to work with you! Thank you Primally Pure for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to listen along to get your free lip balm! Highlight Reel 06:45 | A very big family announcement 12:45 | The pressure of first trimester nutrition and giving yourself grace 16:30 | Why preconception prep comes in handy 20:20 | Why removing the guilt is essential 24:25 | Caroline’s first trimester survival recommendations 32:40 | Justine’s first trimester survival recommendations   Link Love: Magnesium Lotion Ginger Candies Belly Armor (anti-radiation) Belly Blanket and Shirts Pong (anti-radiation) Cell Phone Case

On today’s podcast episode, we are hanging out with the adorable and vibrant Bri McKoy, author of the new and beautiful book, Come and Eat, and the blogger behind Our Savory Life. Bri shares with us what motivated her to begin her cooking journey (hint: she got married) and how living in a military community opened her eyes to the need to drop perfection and send out the dinner invites, despite the simple menu and less-than perfect home. This shift in perspective has allowed her to create and encourage community with her social influence and is the foundation to her new book, Come and Eat. Bri shares with us her best tips for creating community for women out there wanting to connect, but feel overwhelmed and aren’t quite sure how to make it happen. Bri is such a breath of fresh air and we absolutely adore her take on community around the dinner table. Get inspired over on Bri’s Instagram and Our Savory Life blog and purchase her new book here! Thank you Sunbasket for sponsoring this episode.  Listen along to get $35 off your first order!! Highlight Reel 03:58 | Bri’s story–from new home cook to author 07:48 | How Bri’s desire to take care of her new hubby changed it all 11:10 | How a shift in perspective created more connection around the table 16:12 | Girl’s night gone bad 20:30 | The common fears we have with inviting community into our homes and how to overcome these 23:43 | Bri’s new movement toward healthy eating and creating balance Link Love Come and Eat Compassion International

It’s safe to say that as Nutritional Therapy Practitioners, we get asked about vitamins, minerals and other supplements- All. The. Time. So, we figured you’re probably just as curious! Are supplements really necessary for good health? What should I look out for? How do I choose the best option? These are all questions we answer on today’s Colorful Eats podcast episode plus we share our take on the popularity of supplements and how we use them in our own nutrition practices. And since you probably also have questions about specific health issues or phases of life (like preconception and pregnancy), we’ve got your back and we’re sharing some of our top supplement specific recommendations. Disclaimer: Remember that we are not physicians and are in no way diagnosing, treating or curing.  Always check with your medical doctor when starting a new supplement plan. We hope you enjoy today’s episode, thanks so much for tuning in!   Thank you Primally Pure for sponsoring today’s episode.  Listen along for your free lip balm!   Link Love Episode 51 | Common Nutrition Fads - Here to Stay or No? Episode 52 | Why Preconception Health Matters Pure Radiance Vitamin C The Synergy Company Prenatal Fermented Cod Liver Oil Vital Proteins Beef Liver The Synergy Company Men's Multi Zinc Picolinate Ribes Nigrum

Self-care is such a beautiful thing, but why aren’t more women doing it? On today’s episode we are sharing our take on self-care and why we believe it’s crucial to your overall health and well-being as well as your relationships. As women we tend to put everyone else first and taking time out of our busy schedules to focus on ourselves can seem next to impossible. Or maybe you’re just unsure of how to create this time in your own life, but have been longing for it’s quiet or laughter filled moments. On today’s episode, we share some helpful steps that’ll teach you how to create time in your schedule for self-care and why it’s so important to make it a priority. We are pretty sure you’re going to love us just a tad bit more after this episode! We are giving you permission to take some time to take care of YOU because you deserve it beautiful! Subscribe in iTunes or leave us a review if you like what you hear!

Preconception health kind of feels like a new topic in our nutrition and health world, it’s not talked about much within doctor’s offices or between mother and daughter, but it’s an area of health that can serve to be a game changer with fertility. Far too many couples are experiencing infertility and loss, but is there something we can do in our daily lives to improve this heart-breaking fact, optimize our fertility and help create a less stress-filled conception story? On today’s episode, we’re sharing our heart for this incredible form of preventative health and why we believe preconception health can be an absolute game changer on your journey to conceiving and growing a vibrant, healthy little one. We dig into how prep can positively impact fertility and your ability to conceive with ease as well as improve baby’s health, both in the womb as well as long term. We’ve also created a few action steps for you and the hubs to help put today’s info into action in your own life. Our hope is to inspire a positive change in the way we think about starting and growing families, creating more mindfulness and ultimately healthier parents and children. We know this can be an emotional subject for couples who are struggling to conceive or have experienced loss so we hope this episode can encourage you on your journey. If this episode excites you and lights a fire under your future baby making hiney and you wish to dive into your own preconception prep journey with the help of a very passionate Nutritionist, I am currently accepting new clients.  Learn more about how Justine works with couples, package details and schedule HERE. Thank you Primally Pure for sponsoring this episode! Listen along to find out how you can get your FREE gift! Highlight Reel 05:40 | Our take on today’s lack of fertility prep 14:00 | How prep can affect fertility and your ability to conceive with ease 26:50 | The alarming number of toxins found in umbilical cord blood 35:50 | Action Steps for better fertility Link Love Getting Conception Ready: What to Avoid Like the Plague to Boost Fertility + a freebie! 5 Way to Prep for Baby Makin’ (even before you’re ready to start trying) Episode 22 | Making Healthy Babies with Kim Schuette Episode 37 | Finding Beauty in Miscarriage with Amanda Koch Episode 48 | How Creating a Non-toxic Home Changed Life + Business with Allison Evans of Branch Basics

There are an overwhelming number of nutrition fads filling our bellies and confusing the most well intentioned women looking to eat better and live healthier. A lot of times we hear these common fads on blog posts, news stories, social media and even within our friend circle, but we don’t always know exactly what they are or the purpose that they serve. On today’s episode, we take a closer look at 5 common nutrition fads and break down exactly what they are, how they impact our health and what we think about them. From that famous Bulletproof coffee to the new buzz word “adaptogen”, we are giving our two cents on these nutrition fads and even sharing how we use some of them in our own daily lives. Thank you for listening to the Colorful Eats podcast! We are so grateful for your support and hope today’s episode will give you a little healthy boost as you go into your week! Highlight Reel 02:43 | Our take on common food fads 05:50 | Bulletproof got us like :) 10:15 | What’s up with adaptogens? 23:52 | How we really feel about “dairy free” milk alternatives 29:45 | Collagen is legit and where we’ve seen it in history 32:20 | The real story on detox and juice cleansing   Link Love Bulletproof Brain Octane Vanilla Bean Ghee Ashwagandha Cordyceps realmilk.com - info on raw milk and raw milk retailers around the country Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides