Live Simply, The Podcast

In this session, Kristin is joined by fellow mom, friend, and cookbook author Renee from Raising Generation Nourished. Kristin and Renee share their favorite school lunch gear and answer your questions about school lunch. Watch: Simplified School Lunch Sample Recipe Video Take 60% off Simplified School Lunch  Renee's new book: The Little Lunchbox Cookbook

In this session, Kristin is joined by fellow mom, friend, and cookbook author Renee from Raising Generation Nourished. Kristin and Renee share their school lunch routines and systems, favorite lunch recipes and ideas, and more. The Simplified School Lunch program is open for enrollment now. Join today and save over 60% with special code SSL50. Check out the program here. Pick up Renee's new cookbook The Little Lunch Cookbook for lunch ideas and recipes Show Notes:  https://livesimply.me/how-two-moms-approach-school-lunch/ 

In this session, Kristin talks with Yamel from One Love Doula Services about pregnancy, the 4th trimester, and motherhood. Yamel shares her wisdom, both as a mom and doula (and RN) about what mothers (and anyone preparing to be a mother) should consider when approaching pregnancy, how to be educated about childbirth choices, and self-care for mothers. Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/live-simply-podcast-motherhood/

In this session, Kristin talks to Anne Marie, Zero Waste Chef, about going zero waste. Anne Marie shares a realistic and approachable take on the zero waste lifestyle and movement, along with practical advice for reducing waste in your home. Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/podcast-going-zero-waste/

In this session, Kristin talks with Jess Arnaudin about nourishing the skin with plant-based beauty. Jess shares how to create a skincare ritual, how to navigate store-bought products and what to avoid, and how to determine what to buy versus make. Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/how-to-nourish-skin-podcast/

In this session, Kristin talks with Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat In Color about picky eaters and raising kids who have a healthy relationship with food. Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/how-to-raise-kids-healthy-relationship-food Join the Healthy Lunches 5- Day Guide https://www.subscribepage.com/healthy-lunches-guide

In this session, Kristin talks with Jenn Pike from The Simplicity Project about hormones, specifically how we can honor our hormones as ladies and sync with our monthly cycles. Show Notes:  https://livesimply.me/live-simply-podcast-cycle-syncing/

In this episode, Kristin talks with Meghan Telphner about navigating the grocery store and food labels. Meghan shares how to avoid being fooled by tricky marketing and healthwashing claims and how to find the healthiest food in the store. Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/healthwashing-podcast-live-simply/

Today, I'm excited to have Hilary Boynton, The Lunch Lady, join me on the podcast. Hilary is on a mission to change the way children are fed in school. Her desire is to nourish kids with real food meals that are rooted in tradition. Hilary shares about her mission, tips for families wanting to bring similar change to their school lunch programs, and healthy meal advice for busy families. What's Covered in This Episode: What real food looks like for Hilary, at home as a busy mom Why Hilary decided to step into the role of Lunch Lady The resistance she faced when first trying to serve real food at school for lunch and snacks Tips/advice for getting kids on board with eating a variety of nutrient-dense food How parents can encourage change in school lunch programs Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/changing-school-lunch-podcast/

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with a cup of coffee and inviting you to join me for a coffee chat, just you and me. In this episode, I share the routines and rhythms that simplify real food for our family, from meal planning to shopping to food prep. Free Real Food Starter Guide and Crash Course Instagram What is Real Food? Fridge Tour Video  Pantry Tour Video  What I Stock in my Pantry  CSA: Community Supported Agriculture  Amazon Prime Now

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Gretchen the author of Everyday Secrets CBD Oil about everything you need to know about CBD. Full Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/live-simply-podcast-cbd/ What is CBD? Hemp versus marijuana What you need to know about the history and politics of this “new fad.” Who should take CBD, why, and when? What are the benefits of taking CBD? Is there regulation for CBD products? What to look for when purchasing CBD products. The best way to take CBD Safety, precautions, dosing considerations A recipe to make with CBD Get the Real Food Crash Course Free: Free Real Food Starter Guide and Crash Course  

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Alison from Get Your Pretty On about building and using a capsule wardrobe to simplify your life and time. Alison shares how to start a capsule wardrobe, how to determine the best outfits and essentials you have and need, and how to stay stylish from season to season. Show Notes and Links Mentioned in This Episode:   https://livesimply.me/capsule-wardrobe-podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Miranda Anderson about embracing minimalism. Miranda shares how to life a minimalist lifestyle with kids and a family. Her tips and stories will encourage and inspire you to say no the clutter and consumerism and yes to intentional living.  Show Notes and Links Mentioned in This Episode:   https://livesimply.me/minimalism-podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Joy from Joyous Health all about detoxing the body. Topics covered in this episode: What does detoxing mean? Why is detoxification important? Are there particular symptoms/signs that our bodies are overwhelmed with toxins? Are there dangers to the body not detoxifying? What are the different channels of detoxification? What are some things we can do in our daily lives to help our bodies detox? Are there symptoms/signs that the body is detoxing well? Find the full show notes here: https://livesimply.me/detox-body-podcast

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin shares about season 3 of Live Simply, The Podcast: why the podcast went on such a long hiatus what to expect in season 3 a readership request

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin shares a recap of season 2 and about the future of the podcast. Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/podcast-finale/ Subscribe to the blog for more resources: https://livesimply.me/subscribe/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Retha and Emilee from Plant Therapy all about essential oils. Both Retha and Emilee are certified aromatherapists. Together, they answer the tough questions surrounding essential oils: how can you determine a pure essential oil, how can you safely use oils, myths surrounding essential oils, and more. Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/live-simply-podcast-essentials-oils

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Allison from Branch Basics about non-toxic cleaning. Allison shares her story and how she reversed PCOS. From her story, Allison shares how Branch Basics came to be, what the early days of building Branch Basics looked like, and she opens up about a major setback they faced as a company which led to pulling their cleaning concentrate from the market. Allison also talks about how to make the switch to non-toxic cleaners, if there’s regulation in the cleaning industry when it comes to ingredients and marketing labels, and how to perform a home cleanse. Show Notes:  https://livesimply.me/podcast-non-toxic-cleaning/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin to Greg Seymour about gluten and what makes sourdough different. The conversation starts by talking about Greg’s health story, and then moves to a discussion about gluten: is all gluten created equal is there a healthy or traditional way to consume gluten what kind of bread should we look for (or make) The conversation then turns to talking about sourdough: what is sourdough why is sourdough good for you how to make your own sourdough bread at home or how to source sourdough bread in your area if you don't want to bake at home.   SHOW NOTES: https://livesimply.me/podcast-gluten-sourdough/    

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Sarah from St. Pete Ferments all about fermented foods. Sarah shares: why we should add fermented foods to our diet the benefits of consuming fermented foods examples of fermented foods (we’re going beyond kombucha--there are so many options) the importance of local ferments versus ferments that are shipped from far away  why you need to consume more than just kombucha how we can add ferments to our diet Show Notes:  https://livesimply.me/2019/05/08/podcast-what-are-fermented-foods/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Jenny from Nourished Kitchen. Determining what to eat can be confusing, particularly if you live in western culture. It seems like everyone has an opinion, from the government to doctors. For years, I struggled with figuring out what to eat, or I felt guilt for eating a particular food (like butter, rice, or beef). And it didn’t help that every expert seemed to have a different opinion. That's why looking at tradition is so important! Looking to the past ends the confusion about what we should eat. We talk about: traditional eating and what exactly it looks like to eat like our ancestors the work of Dr. Weston A. Price and why his research is important when considering traditional eating seasonal eating We also talk about how looking at traditional eating can end the confusion around dairy, grains, and other currently-controversial foods. And what exactly it looks like to eat these traditional foods in our modern day culture. Show Notes:  https://livesimply.me/2019/04/23/live-simply-the-podcast-episode-040-traditional-foods

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Carrie from Deliciously Organic. Carrie has quite the story. In 2009 she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, which through lifestyle changes she has been able to reverse. Today, she shares her incredible story and we dive deep into the topic of thyroid disease and Hashimoto's. Carrie shares some of the symptoms of Hashimoto's, why it's important to listen to your body and warning signs, what to ask for when getting lab work, how often to get your thyroid checked, and the impact of diet and lifestyle choices on Hashimoto's. Show Notes:  https://livesimply.me/2019/04/16/live-simply-the-podcast-039-hashimotos    

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Rachel from Feast and Farm about her daughter’s reaction to artificial dyes and how this reaction changed everything for her family. Rachel then shares what real food shopping looks like for her, the lesser of two evils approach she uses when purchasing food, how to shop for real food in a conventional store (meaning, a store that’s not dedicated to stocking real food options, like a Whole Foods or health food store), and where to start when making the switch from processed food to real food.   Show Notes:  https://livesimply.me/2019/04/10/live-simply-the-podcast-038-artificial-food-dye-food-desert   

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin shares a heart to heart talk about the dangers of perfectionism and why focusing on "doing all the things" will sabotage your real food and healthy lifestyle and steal your joy in the process. Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/2019/04/03/live-simply-the-podcast-037-perfectionism-healthy-lifestyle

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Lisa from This Organic Girl. Lisa is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to making the switch to non-toxic products, from skincare and makeup to hair care. Today, Lisa shares the one ingredient she always avoids in body products, if there's a standard for natural and non-toxic products and what various labels on skincare products actually mean, her favorite places to find non-toxic products, her skincare routine, and why she ditched hair dye and her journey to embrace the gray. Today’s episode is packed full of practical tips and inspiration. Show Notes with Product Links:  https://livesimply.me/2019/03/22/live-simply-the-podcast-036-navigating-non-toxic-skincare-products-labels

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Katie from the blog Kitchen Stewardship. Katie shares about raising children who have a healthy relationship with food and what this looks like in real life (you know, birthday parties and treats and all the overly-processed food). Katie also shares how to teach kids to prepare and cook real food and why this is so important for our children's health and future.   Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/2019/03/20/live-simply-the-podcast-035-kids-real-food Katie is graciously offering Live Simply, The Podcast listeners a free 10-minute knife skills class. This class will show you how to teach knife skills and safety and begin getting your kids involved with preparing and cooking real food. Click here to begin the 10-minute knife skills class. 

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Carla from Jovial Foods about gluten sensitivity and how she came to learn about and use einkorn in her own home, which eventually led to her starting Jovial. Carla shares all about einkorn--what is this ancient grain, what makes it so special, why einkorn is so unique compared to other wheats, and how to use einkorn. Think of today’s episode as a class in einkorn 101.

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin shares 16 practical ways to stretch your food budget without clipping coupons or sacrificing quality. Kristin shares how to name your priorities when it comes to your food budget, how to purchase food that will save you money, and how to stretch your food throughout the week.   Show Notes:  https://livesimply.me/2019/03/06/live-simply-the-podcast-episode-033-real-food-budget-save-money

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Vani Hari from Food Babe. Vani is known for exposing the food industry and calling on companies to improve the quality of food products. Vani shares how she created Food Babe, how to navigate the grocery store and food labels, and 3 questions that will transform your health. Vani also shares why she focuses on processed food companies and changing ingredients and how she handles all the criticism.

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Dr. Josh Axe about the popular real food-based diet, keto. Dr. Axe answers the question, What exactly is keto? He also shares his balanced and unique cycling approach to keto, as well as what it looks like to be in ketosis, who should consider a keto diet and who should not, if keto is safe for women, keto myths, and so much more.

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin shares 10 tips to encourage a healthy food culture in your home and, ultimately, how to avoid a power struggle with your kids over food.

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Jennifer Tyler Lee from 52 New Foods. Jennifer shares a fresh, practical, and fun approach to getting kids involved in the kitchen and excited about trying new foods. Today’s episode is packed full of helpful tips and ideas for parents struggling with picky eaters, or parents who want to expose their kids to new foods. Jennifer also has a new cookbook coming out called, Half the Sugar. Jennifer shares how to be more mindful about sugar consumption, tips for reducing sugar intake, and how to cut the sugar in recipes.

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin shares 7 habits she has developed over the years to help her live a focused, intentional, and more productive life at work and home. For Kristin, these habits are the foundation for accomplishing goals, getting important stuff accomplished, and also living a fuller life.

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Robin Long from The Balanced Life. Do you ever feel like you don't have time to exercise? Or maybe you feel like you're not doing enough when it comes to exercise? Robin, a mom to four children and business owner, shares a practical and balanced approach to exercise. Robin opens up about her struggle with body image and how she overcame this struggle, how she discovered pilates, the benefits of pilates, easy ways we can get in a workout session at home (even with kids in the bathtub), what self-care looks like to her, and more. Show Notes: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin answers your questions. Kristin answers everything from the business side of Live Simply and monetizing a blog to how to save money on real food. This is the season 1 finale, The Ask Kristin Anything Episode. https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Dena from Back to the Book Nutrition about two highly requested topics: adrenal fatigue and birth control. Dena shares what we need to know about adrenal fatigue, how to identify adrenal fatigue, and how to recover. Dena also shares the effect birth control--and there are a number of birth control methods--can have on our hormones, post-birth control syndrome, and hormone-friendly forms of birth control. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Lacey from The Rab Farm about growing and raising your own food. Lacey shares what you should think about before planting the first seed, the tangible steps you can take to get started with growing your food, her advice for people who want to grow their own food but don’t have a green thumb, the easiest food to grow, and tips for raising backyard chickens. This episode is packed full of practical advice that will help you take the first steps to growing and maybe even raising your own food. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Lacey from The Rab Farm. Lacey grows and raises a large majority of her own food in her backyard known as The Rab Farm. Lacey provides the encouragement needed to grow your own food. Lacey is honest about what it takes to grow your own food, the challenges she has faced along the way, the benefits she’s experienced, and ideas for getting your family involved in the process. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin provides a no-fuss, simplified guide to food prep. In today's short podcast episode, Kristin shares the what, why, and how long behind her food prep sessions. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Travis from Trailbale Farm. The farm strives to raise their animals in the most natural, humane, and environmentally-beneficial manner. In today's episode, Travis shares what to look for when purchasing meat, the biggest misconception he hears about pastured meat and eggs (hint: it has to do with money and the real cost of pastured meat versus conventional meat), how to find local sources for meat and eggs, and he answers your questions. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Travis from Trailbale Farm. The farm strives to raise their animals in the most natural, humane, environmentally-beneficial manner. Travis shares what exactly this looks like in today’s episode. He also shares why it’s important to raise animals this way, and why as consumers we should be concerned about and aware of where our meat and eggs come from and how the animals are raised. Travis also shares what exactly to look for when purchasing eggs and explains what all those egg labels really mean--like cage-free, free range, vegetarian-fed. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Dena from Back to the Book Nutrition about hormone imbalances, ways to determine an imbalance, how to naturally balance hormones, and how to support and love our hormones. She also answers your questions about hormone health. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Dena from Back to the Book Nutrition about hormone health 101. Dena answers the question, “What exactly are hormones?" and explains the purpose of our hormones. Dena also shares how our lifestyle choices affect our hormones and what causes hormones to become imbalanced. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin shares why we can’t ignore self-care, particularly as women and moms, and how to approach self-care as a practical lifestyle choice. This episode explores self-care beyond the bubble bath and spa day and asks, "What does self-care look like in real life?" Download the Self-Care Action Plan on the blog for Episode 017: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Renee from Raising Generation Nourished about simplifying busy school mornings with a breakfast routine, nourishing breakfast ideas, and her tips for packing a nourishing and simple school lunch. She also answers your questions about real food. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Renee from Raising Generation Nourished about what a real food lifestyle looks like for her family, how she makes real food work as a busy mom, and ways to get your kids involved in the kitchen--including age-appropriate ideas. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Renee from Raising Generation Nourished about her real food journey and how she found healing through a real food lifestyle, the importance of gut health in her healing journey and the steps she takes to support her children’s gut health, how to encourage body and food awareness within our children, how mothers can support each other and spread the message of real food without condemnation or judgment, and the importance of self-care for mothers and teaching self-care to our children. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks about meal planning: what exactly a meal plan is, why it’s so important, and the one thing you need to simplify meal planning and make it practical and enjoyable. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/ (AD) Simplified School Lunch Kit, coupon code: simplelunch

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Suzi from Gurl Gone Green about natural makeup 101. Suzi shares what to start with first when making the switch to non-toxic, natural makeup, her favorite makeup products, a 5-minute easy-to-implement makeup routine for even the busiest of ladies, budget-friendly natural makeup options, and she answers your questions about skincare and makeup. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin talks to Suzi from Gurl Gone Green about making the switch to non-toxic skincare products and creating a natural skincare routine. Suzi shares why we should be concerned about the products used on our skin, how to break through the marketing and find truly natural skincare products, where to start when building a natural skincare routine, how to approach a skincare routine with your budget in mind, and she dishes on exfoliators, cleansers, serums, and all-things skincare. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/

In this session of Live Simply, The Podcast, Kristin asks the Live Simply Community to answer the reader question, "How do I get started with real food when my family loves processed food?" The Live Simply Community shares practical tips and strategies for making the transition from processed food to real food. Find the show notes for this episode over on the blog: https://livesimply.me/category/podcast/