One Real Good Thing with Ellie Krieger

The Mediterranean way of eating is not only delicious, it can also help keep your mind sharp and improve your mood for the long run. In this episode, dietitians Serena Ball and Deanna Segrave-Daly talk about the key foods and habits to focus on for optimal brain health.   Serena Ball, MS, RD, and Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD, each have over 25 years of culinary nutrition experience and have dedicated their careers to helping people make delicious and nutritious meals. Together, they are the authors of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, The Easy Everyday Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, and The Sustainable Mediterranean Diet Cookbook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choosing seafood that is both good for you and good for the planet can be a mind-boggling experience. Luckily The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch is here to help. They carefully evaluate fishing practices and simplify choices as either Green (Best Choice), Yellow (Good Alternative) or Red (Avoid). In this episode, Seafood Watch's Program Director Erin Hudson talks about why it's important to choose sustainable seafood, and how to make the smartest choices without stressing about it. The Monterey Bay Aquarium launched Seafood Watch in 1999 to help people navigate purchasing sustainable seafood through seafood ratings and tools like pocket guides. The program and its scope have grown over the past 25 years. Today, their science-based assessments are a primary resource for understanding sustainable seafood around the world. They also work to transform how seafood is fished and farmed through partnerships with businesses, governments, other NGOs, and producer groups so that people and the planet can thrive now and in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food is one of the very best gifts you can give because it's a gift of connection. Homemade food gifts are touchingly personal and much less expensive than store-bought, and they can be created with less effort than you might imagine. In this episode, Elle Simone Scott, food stylist, America's Test Kitchen cast member, and author of Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents, shares her best tips and tricks for making irresistible, heart-felt food gifts with style.  Born and raised in Detroit, Elle found her love for food while spending time in the kitchen with a food enthusiast family. After an internship at the Food Network, Elle discovered her inclination towards the creative aspects of culinary preparation, particularly in designing and decorating as a food stylist, which lead her to work in culinary production for The Chew, Cook's Country, Bravo, Food Network and Cooking Channel. Now Elle resides in Boston as a full time ATK cast member and food stylist, as well as focusing on her role as a board member for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, which Elle became involved with after her 2016 cancer diagnosis. With the release of her second cookbook, Elle continues to share her expertise, so you'll never again resort to an expensive, impersonal store-bought basket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready to stop stressing about food? Gentle nutrition is an approach that frees you from strict food rules and anxiety around eating so you can truly nourish yourself, take pleasure in food, and cultivate a peaceful, joyful relationship with it. In this episode, dietitian Rachael Hartley explains the principles of gentle nutrition and how it can change your life for the better. Rachael Hartley is a Boston, MA based private practice dietitian and owner of the group practice Rachael Hartley Nutrition, specializing in nutrition therapy for disordered eating and navigating health concerns with a sustainable, non-diet approach. She is the author of Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating, a book that teaches readers how to feed themselves well without a side of diet culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food always seems to taste better when it is eaten outside, whether it is at a picnic, beach cookout or camping trip. No one knows that better than Joy Wilson, whose love of outdoor cooking inspired her viral backyard camping and cooking video series. In this episode she shares her best tips and ideas for making outdoor meals easier, tastier and more exciting.     Joy Wilson is well known from her blog Joy the Baker, where she shares her indulgent and comforting yet approachable recipes, inspiring home cooks of all ages to try new things. Joy is a three-time cookbook author, editor-in-chief of the bi-annual Joy the Baker Magazine, and editor-in-chief of Camp Joy, a zine inspired by Joy's viral backyard camping and cooking video series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Expressing ourselves through food not only reflects our complicated identities, it affirms them,” says Jon Kung in his cookbook Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third Culture Kitchen. In this episode we talk about how cooking authentically from your own personal experience and freeing yourself from the strict dogma of “traditional cuisine” can take the intimidation out of cooking and keep you truly inspired. Jon Kung is the popular Chinese American chef, content creator and podcast host who has amassed an online following of more than 2 million people for their unique style of third culture cooking, blending cultural traditions, flavors and ingredients that are meaningful and personal to them. Jon creates instructional yet entertaining cooking videos exploring the vast Chinese diaspora and applying culinary techniques of traditional Chinese cooking (stir-frying, braising, creating broths, using a cleaver) onto global flavors and ingredients. In addition to developing recipes, Jon hosts the podcast 1 For The Table with his close friend, legendary makeup mogul and extraordinary drag queen Kim Chi. Their debut cookbook is Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third Culture Kitchen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you feel intimidated going to the gym you are not alone. A recent poll showed that 50% of Americans have gymtimidation. And it's not just about the gym. Many are intimidated to do any type of exercise, inside or outside. In this episode, Ash Shah, Clinical Counseling Director at Empower Your Mind Therapy, a leading mental health practice in New York City, sheds light on this issue which can have significant repercussion on well-being, and offers practical ways to beat it. Ash Shah is a therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. With a compassionate approach grounded in mindfulness and dialectical behavioral techniques, Ash specializes in reducing anxiety, boosting self-confidence, and rediscovering joy in clients' lives. Ash holds an M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University and is an alumnus of the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Training Program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Coleman's 6 to 1 method for grocery shopping has gone viral because it simplifies shopping while offering endless meal inspiration that's economical too. In this episode he explains this unique system and how it can make a difference in your life Will Coleman is a chef, content creator, creative director, and TV & media host who aims to diversify the food space and create moments of adventure and joy on and off the screen. He believes that food is meant to be vibrant and shared with community. His work explores Black-American cuisine, global ingredients, and bold flavors. His 6 to 1 Shopping and Meal Guide e-book is available on his website www.chefwillcoleman.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greek Island of Ikaria is one of the “Blue Zones” where people are most likely to live long, healthy lives. So much of their longevity can be attributed to their way of eating. In this episode, Diane Kochilas, a New York City native whose family is from Ikaria, and who now lives there much of the year, explains the essence of the Ikarian way, and how to give traditional recipes a contemporary twist so they are do-able wherever you live. Diane has been at the forefront of bringing healthy, delicious Greek and Mediterranean cuisine to a wide international audience for more than 25 years. She is the host and co-executive producer of the award winning PBS show, My Greek Table and she runs the Glorious Greek Cooking School on Ikaria. Diane has released 18 books on Greek cuisine and won 3 IACP Awards. Her latest is The Ikaria Way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Virginia Willis has transformed her life since starting her health journey in 2019. She is now happier mentally and physically, and she has maintained a 65 pound weight loss. Willis has become a cheerleader for those wanting to make their own life changes, saying “If a French-trained Southern chef can do it, you can, too!”  She says a key to success is build guardrails to keep you on your healthy path. List to learn what she means by that---and prepare to be inspired! Willis is a James Beard award-winning cookbook author and television personality, Her books include Fresh Start, Secrets of the Southern Table, Lighten Up, Y'all, Bon Appétit, Y'all, Basic to Brilliant, Y'all, Okra, and GritsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Ellie's Spring Forward series where she revisits some of her most popular episodes that will help put winter behind you. Two things are true about health and weight that seem to be diametrically opposed to one another. One truth: diet culture and focusing on weight loss is toxic. And the other truth: many people in the US would be healthier and feel better if they lost weight. How do we reconcile these seemingly conflicting concerns as individuals and as a society? The conversation about it has gotten so heated that many are left confused, frustrated and vulnerable. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Cardel, a Puerto Rican nutrition scientist, registered dietitian, the Senior Director of Global Clinical Research & Nutrition at WW, and a faculty member at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where she is also an Associate Director for the Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, helps us figure it out, encouraging us to rethink how we think about weight, and assess whether we want to think about it at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Ellie's Spring Forward series where she revisits some of her most popular episodes that will help put winter behind you. In this first episode of her podcast, Ellie speaks directly with listeners, introducing them to “one real good thing” that she thinks is one of the most transformative changes you can make. It's a simple shift in mindset away from the all-or-nothing approach so many fad diets advocate, toward a more balanced, realistic food philosophy that is the foundation of all of her delicious, healthy recipes. Join Ellie as she helps us get out of the good/bad food trap and shares how her Usually, Sometimes and Rarely food perspective can put you on a lifelong path of flavorful, healthy eating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diet culture permeates our society, and has untold negative effects on our well-being. But once we learn to see diet culture for what it is, we can step away from it toward true health. In this episode, Leslie Schilling, registered dietitian, shows us how to spot the diet culture that shows up even in the safest places –school, medical offices, and places of worship— and be empowered to step away from it. Leslie Schilling, MA, RDN, owns a Las Vegas-based private practice specializing in nutrition counseling for families, people with disordered eating concerns, professional athletes, and performers. Leslie has served as a performance nutrition consultant for Cirque du Soleil® and the NBA and an expert contributor to U.S. News & World Report. She is the creator and co-author of the award-winning book Born To Eat. Her new book, Feed Yourself, is about how diet culture shows up in our safest places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We breathe all the time without giving it any thought, but paying attention to our breath is one way to unlock the door to a better life. In this episode, guest Kristin McGee, one of the most sought after and recognized yoga instructors in New York City, explains how connecting with our breath can help us, and she offers easy ways to make it part of our lives. Throughout her career, Kristin McGee has been a pioneer in making yoga more accessible. Kristin has starred in yoga DVD's, has privately trained celebrities and has written books about the value of the yoga in everyday life. As a busy mom of three boys, Kristin strongly believes that just a few minutes of yoga a day can bring more balance and harmony to your life. Kristin's classes will challenge and ground you while bringing a strong connection back to your mind, body and breath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are stuck in the mindset that healthy food is bland or boring, this episode will surely shake you out of it. Chef Adrianne Calvo, known for her signature “Maximum Flavor” style, is here to share her secrets for getting big, bold flavor in a healthy way. Chef Adrianne Calvo is an award-winning Miami based restaurateur, cookbook author, Emmy-nominated YouTube show host and podcaster.  Her highly-acclaimed restaurants, Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant and Bar and Cracked by Chef Adrianne, are a staple of must-eat-destination lists, and her popularity on Goldbelly spurred the upcoming launch of her online shop Baked by Chef Adrianne. With the publication of her first cookbook, Maximum Flavor, she became the youngest cookbook author ever at the time. In her Emmy-nominated YouTube travel show, Searching for Maximum Flavor, Adrianne travels the world in search of exciting new ingredients and shows viewers how to incorporate them into their dishes at home. When she is not creating in the kitchen or in front of the cameras, she pours her heart and soul into the Make It Count Foundation, a non-profit that she started in honor of her late sister Jennifer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep is critical to our overall health, but many of us struggle with insomnia and other sleep issues. In this episode, sleep specialist Dr. Shelby Harris explains how practicing the basics of good sleep hygiene can make all the difference. Shelby Harris PsyD, DBSM is a psychologist and sleep specialist in private practice in NY. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and treats a wide variety of sleep, anxiety and depression issues using evidence-based non-medication treatments. In addition to her self-help book, The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia, Dr. Harris is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Neurology and Psychiatry. Before going into private practice, she was the longstanding director of the Insomnia Program at the Montefiore Sleep Center in NYC. Dr. Harris has been an invited columnist for the New York Times, and is frequently in the media including the New Yorker, Washington Post, CBS Mornings, Today Show, Good Morning America and The Drew Barrymore Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it's good to follow the well-known Golden Rule, Mister Manners says the Platinum Rule is even better. Find out what he means by that, and how “going platinum” can enrich your relationships and make a huge difference in your life.  Mister Manners, Thomas P. Farley, is America's trusted etiquette expert. A keynote speaker, workshop leader, syndicated columnist and TV commentator, he inspires audiences of all types to master essential communication strategies for success in the workplace—and in life. His business-etiquette, customer-service and communication programs—both in-person and virtual—are engaging and memorable, offering strategies for getting along and getting ahead in the modern era. Thomas is a regular and popular guest on the NBC Today show, and his syndicated weekly column, “Ask Mister Manners,” appears in Tribune publications throughout the United States, including the Chicago Tribune, the Baltimore Sun, the New York Daily News and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think you don't have enough time to cook? Well, think again, because guest Ali Rosen is sharing her best tips and tricks for making incredibly flavorful meals in just 15-minutes. Ali Rosen is the Emmy and James Beard Award nominated host of Potluck with Ali Rosen on NYC Life. She is the bestselling author of three cookbooks, 15 Minute Meals, Modern Freezer Meals and Bring It!, and she's been featured everywhere from The Today Show to The New York Times and has written for publications including Bon Appetit, Wine Enthusiast and New York Magazine. She is also a bestselling novelist--her debut is Recipe for Second Chances and her next book, coming May 2024, is Alternate Endings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One path to a happier life is experiencing it with all of our senses. In this episode, Gretchen Rubin explains how tuning into sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing can help us get us out of our heads and into the world. Gretchen Rubin is one of today's most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She's an unusual combination: a literary writer who explores how we can put transcendent ideas into practice. She's the author of five New York Times bestselling books, including the blockbuster #1 New York Times and international bestseller The Happiness Project. Her latest book is Life in the Five Senses. On her top-ranking weekly podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, she discusses good habits and happiness with her sister Elizabeth Craft. Her award-winning Happier app helps people customize and use habit-tracking tools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stir-frying can be one of the most nutritious and delicious ways to cook, and there is no one better than “The Stir-Fry Guru” herself, Grace Young, to help us level up our stir-fry so it's better tasting, and better-for-you. In this episode she shares her game changing  tips and tricks. Grace Young is an award-winning cookbook author, culinary historian, and filmmaker. She is a 2023 Forbes 50 Over 50 honoree, is the recipient of the Julia Child Award, the James Beard Foundation's Humanitarian of the Year Award and is a USA Today Women of the Year honoree for her work to save America's Chinatowns. Named the “Poet Laureate of the wok” by the food historian Betty Fussell, Grace has devoted her career to celebrating healthy wok cookery. Her accolades include James Beard Awards for her Wok Therapist comedy video and cookbook Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge. She is a six-time IACP award-winner, including the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award and the Culinary Classics Award for her cookbook The Breath of a Wok. She is currently partnering with the James Beard Foundation on the #SupportChinatowns social media campaign to raise public awareness to preserve and protect America's Chinatowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the way to talk to yourself bringing you down? Your internal dialog can have a profound impact on your well-being. In this episode, psychologist Dr Rachel Goldman helps us tap into our self-talk, recognize negative patterns, and take steps to flip the script for the better.  Rachel L. Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS (a.k.a. Dr. Rachel) is a licensed psychologist, speaker and consultant who takes a holistic approach to health. She specializes in the mind-body connection, including stress reduction, disordered eating behaviors, and health behavior change. She is also Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and has a private practice in NYC, where she utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy to assist in behavioral changes. She is often seen in the media, including a recent conversation with Oprah and was a consultant for the film, The Whale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most diets seem to be about what NOT to eat, but the best way to improve your health and longevity in the long run is to forget diets and focus on foods to say YES to—what preventative medical expert and chef Dr. Michael Crupain calls The Power Five. In this episode he explains what the healthiest foods are and how they can lead to a life full of flavor. Michael Crupain, MD, MPH is board certified preventive medicine physician and author of the cookbook The Power Five.  He has had a unique career path, first training in Neurosurgery, then switching to preventive medicine. He served as the Director of the Food Safety and Sustainability Center at Consumer Reports, was medical director at the Doctor Oz show where he won two Emmy Awards. He is on faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, is a member of the board of the American College of Preventive Medicine, and is the Executive Vice President of Clinical Services at Sharecare. He is a constant student of culinary traditions around the world and has trained with top chefs in New York, at cooking schools in Europe and Asia, and with mothers and grandmothers from different cultures. The theme that connects all of Dr. Crupain's work is his mission to make the world a healthier and more delicious place.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday season is the perfect time to gather and create (and write down) traditional family recipes. In a previous episode Ellie spoke with her friend Eric Kim, New York Times staff writer and columnist for The New York Times Magazine. He spent a year cooking with his mother Jean for his book Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home. He and Ellie discuss how writing down family recipes can enrich your life in profound ways, and the (often funny) challenges that can arise in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the holiday season it's easy to fall into the trap of drinking too much. But what's the definition of “too much"? What does drinking in moderation actually mean? Luckily, in a previous episode I interviewed celebrated dietitian Kathleen Zelman who helps us to understand it all and provide strategies on how to drink more mindfully this season and beyond. Kathleen Zelman MPH, RDN, LD, is a food, nutrition and media communication consultant, an advisor to the Distilled Spirits Council, the co-host of the ‘True Health Revealed' podcast, and owner of No Nonsense Nutrition, LLC. She is also the former director of nutrition for WebMD where she helped build their state-of-the-art food, diet and nutrition portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One easy thing you can do to bring balance to the holidays, both health- and flavor-wise, is to focus on fresh. That doesn't mean putting out boring salads or lame vegetable trays—it means making dishes that are vibrant and festive, crunchy, juicy and exciting. In a previous episode food writer and recipe developer Ann Taylor Pittman shared her tips for making fresh, healthy holiday dishes that will be first to get gobbled up. It's the perfect time of year to remember what Ann brings to the table to get the most out of your holiday season. Ann Taylor Pittman, a long-time food writer, food editor, and recipe developer who has won two James Beard Foundation Awards. She was at Cooking Light magazine for 20 years, where she rose to oversee all food content as well as the operation of the Test Kitchen, developing thousands of gold-standard healthy recipes. She is also the author of Everyday Whole Grains. She now writes and creates recipes for Food & Wine, Southern Living, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you feel uninspired to exercise or you feel like you are not qualified to run, take a yoga class, play a sport, or whatever, because you're too heavy, too slow, too uncoordinated, too old or too anything, this episode could change your life.  Martinus Evans, founder of the Slow AF Run Club is here to help us change our mindset about exercise, thinking about it not as a way to lose weight or win a race, but as a way to celebrate what your body is capable of at this very moment. Martinus Evans has run over eight marathons since his doctor told him to “lose weight or die” in July 2012. Since then, he's also coached hundreds of runners and founded the Slow AF Run Club, a community of over 20,000 members worldwide. He is also the author of the book Slow AF Run Club: The ultimate guide for anybody who wants to run.  When he's not running races around the world, he enjoys speaking passionately about issues related to size-inclusivity, mindset, DEI and mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the core of Ellie's food philosophy is that you can and should have food that is BOTH healthful and crave-ably delicious. There is no need to choose between the two. On this episode, Karen Akunowicz, named one of the “21 Badass Women Changing the Food World” by Marie Claire magazine, spills her best tips and tricks for giving food real crave-ability, and she and Ellie talk about why eating what you crave can be such a healthy thing to do. Akunowicz won the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Northeast, and has competed on Top Chef and on Food Network. She opened the celebrated restaurants Fox and the Knife and Bar Volpe in Boston. Her new book is Crave: Bold Recipes That Make You Want Seconds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready to shake up your routine and have more fun with everyday meals?  Frances Largeman-Roth helps us do just that, encouraging us to be more playful and relaxed with food, as she shares ideas from her new book Everyday Snack Tray: Easy Ideas and Recipes for Boards that Nourish for Moments Big and Small. Largeman-Roth is a New York Times best-selling author, nationally recognized health expert and registered dietitian who was the Food and Nutrition Director at Health magazine for nearly eight years. She writes and develops recipes for Today.com, Shape, Parade and other publications, and is a frequent guest on national television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you feel constantly stressed by the conflicting and alarming health information out there, you are not alone. Our media environment is practically designed to induce fear and anxiety. Tim Caulfield is the perfect person to help us break free of that. He has a remarkable talent for making sense of it all in the most engaging, entertaining way, helping us stress less and relax more by making evidence-informed everyday decisions about our health. Timothy Caulfield is a Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta. He has published over 350 academic articles, contributes frequently to the popular press and is the author of two national bestselling books: The Cure for Everything: Untangling the Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness and Happiness, and Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash. His most recent book is Relax, Dammit!: A User's Guide to the Age of Anxiety. Caulfield is also the co-founder of the science engagement initiative #ScienceUpFirst and was the host and co-producer of the award-winning documentary TV show, A User's Guide to Cheating Death, which has been shown in over 60 countries, including streaming on Netflix in North America.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Chris Scott's signature soul food with a twist is inspired by his grandmother's southern flavors and the German and Dutch cuisine of the Amish community he grew up in. The roots of his food culture, like so many others, is a testament to how much deliciousness can come from the most humble ingredients. With so many of us trying to stretch our own grocery dollar these days, Chef Scott helps us see how tapping into tradition, like that of the Amish soul food he was raised on, can help us find affordable, healthy meal inspiration. Adored finalist on season 15 of Bravo's Top Chef, Chris Scott also competed on OWN's The Great Soul Food Cook Off and will be seen as a judge on Beat Bobby Flay, Bobby Flay's Triple Thread and more Food Network programming in 2023. Chef Chris has opened several restaurants in New York, including Brooklyn Commune and ButterFunk Biscuit in Harlem. His cookbook, Homage, offers readers Chris Scott's perspective of food as a vehicle to community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you could use more confidence in the kitchen, Sara Moulton is just the person to help. In this episode she gets us past the habits and mindsets that can trip us up, and offers ways to prevent and fix cooking mistakes. When we cook without fear we enjoy the process more and clear the path for getting better at it. Sara Moulton is the host of “Sara's Weeknight Meals,” a public television show, heading into its 12 season. She also co-hosts a weekly segment on “Milk Street Radio,” with Chris Kimball, answering questions from listeners. Sara, a protégé of Julia Child, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, worked in restaurants in Boston and New York and at Gourmet Magazine for 25 years. Sara also hosted 1500 episodes of several well-loved shows, including, “Cooking Live,” a live call-in show on the Food Network during that channel's first decade. She is the author of 4 cookbooks, including most recently, “Home Cooking 101.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you think bitterness is a negative attribute, this episode will be an eye-opener. Incorporating bitter elements into your food and drink can not only make it taste better, it can make a surprising difference to your well-being.   Here to explain is Guido Masé, a clinical herbalist and a founder of the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, a non-profit herbal medicine clinic and school who also serves as chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, where he works on research, development, formulation and education for herbal teas and supplements. He is also the co-author of the book DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you took one day each week to slow down, chill out and enjoy relaxed meals and quality time with loved ones? It can be a life-altering habit to get into and it's just what chef and celebrated cookbook author Adeena Sussman helps us do with her latest book Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours. In this episode she shares strategies and inspirations for making weekend eating both restorative and sumptuously delicious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to be happier? Who doesn't!? This episode will help you get there, but not in the way you might expect. Tal Ben-Shahar --a leading expert in the science of happiness says “if you want to be in the light, help those around you shine.” Listen to find out what he means by that and why it can make all the difference. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer who taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history, "Positive Psychology" and "The Psychology of Leadership."  His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world.  His latest books are “Happiness Studies” and “Happier, No Matter What.”  He is the co-founder of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife and he designed and launched the world's first Master's Degree in Happiness Studies in collaboration with Centenary University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biohacking is a hot health trend that may offer some benefits, but can also be rife with fraud and potentially damaging to your well-being. Instead of buying into the gung-ho biohacking mentality, Ellie advocates doing just the opposite by embracing what she calls biosyncing. Listen as she explains why, and what a huge difference it could make.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food shopping, cooking and eating together means so much more than meets the eye---in the process you are creating food memories that can comfort and guide you throughout your life. I am revisiting some of my best episodes in my Allstar Summer Series, featuring beloved TV food icons. In this episode the remarkable Lidia Bastianich talks about why creating healthy food memories is so important to her, and how you can cultivate them for yourself and your loved ones. Lidia Bastianich is an Emmy award-winning public television host, best‐selling cookbook author, successful restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Most importantly, she has accomplished all of this by marrying her two passions in life—her family and food—to create multiple culinary endeavors alongside her two children, Joseph and Tanya.  Her most recent book is Lidia's A Pot, A Pan, and a Bowl, a companion to her new 26-part public television series, Lidia's Kitchen. She is also the author of the English and Italian version of her memoir: My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food. Lidia's cooking shows air nationwide in the U.S. on public television and CREATE, internationally, and on various digital networks. Among the numerous awards and accolades Lidia has earned are seven James Beard awards and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Culinary Host (2013 and 2018).  In 2022 Lidia received the Silver Award from APT for 25 years on Public Television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am revisiting some of my best episodes in my Allstar Summer Series, featuring beloved TV food icons. This episode features Jacques Pepin, with his renowned warmth and wisdom, he shares why cooking with the seasons is such a game changer for a healthy life full of flavor. He is the author of 30+ cookbooks, and has received 16 James Beard Foundation Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. A longtime close friend of Julia Child, he starred with her in a PBS series called Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home, which won both an Emmy Award and a James Beard Foundation Award. Ellie considers him one of the best culinary teachers, and biggest inspirations in the culinary world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am revisiting some of my best episodes in my Allstar Summer Series, featuring beloved TV food icons. This episode is with Alex Guarnaschelli, host of Supermarket Stakeout and Alex Versus America on Food Network, cookbook author, and Executive Chef of Butter in New York City. He shares quick food fixes to help us recover from common cooking mistakes and inspire more confidence in the kitchen. I've got three Allstar shows in my run up to fall, when I'll be back with brand new episodes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Mother's Day Ellie revisits one of her favorite episodes. Eric Kim, New York Times staff writer and columnist for The New York Times Magazine spent a year cooking with his mother Jean for his book Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home. He and Ellie discuss how writing down family recipes can enrich your life in profound ways, and the (often funny) challenges that can arise in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of April as National Volunteer Month I am revisiting one of my favorite episodes: You might volunteer in your community with the intention of helping others, but in the process, you will reap profound rewards that propel your own well-being. On this episode Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, who was named a TIME 2020 Most Influential Person discusses the incredible rewards of volunteering and how to go about doing so in your community.  She also shares her very surprising personal story that is at the core of who she is and the incredible work she does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Earth Day, Ellie revisits one of her favorite episodes focused on the health of our planet: In episode 4 she interviews Dr. David Katz, MD a globally renowned expert in disease prevention, health promotion, lifestyle medicine, and nutrition; founder and former director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center; Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; and President/Founder of the non-profit True Health Initiative. He talks with Ellie about why swapping beef out of your diet most of the time is important to our personal health and the health of our planet. They discuss specific small steps to reduce beef intake without having to cut it out entirely, and dish about the bounty of satisfying foods to enjoy instead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may recognize Chef Eric Adjepong from his many Top Chef and Food Network appearances, but this celebrity chef is also a health expert with a master's degree in nutrition. On this episode he shares his culinary and nutrition wisdom to explain how eating with an open mind can better our lives in a multitude of ways.   Chef Eric Adjepong holds a Master's of Public Health in International Public Health Nutrition from the University of Westminster in London and a degree in culinary arts and nutrition from Johnson & Wales. Among other projects, he is currently judging on The Great Soul Food Cook-Off, hosting Food Network's Alex vs. America, and competing on the network's top show Tournament of Champions. His kids book, Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging, explores the culinary storylines of the African diaspora, and is peppered with kid-friendly recipes and visuals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our financial well-being is key to our overall well-being. Knowing where your money is going is a great first step for taking control of your spending and reducing stress in your life. In this episode, renowned financial expert Jean Chatzky explains the best ways to track your spending, and how doing so can lead to a happier, healthier you. Jean Chatzky is the founder and CEO of HerMoney.com, host of the podcast HerMoney With Jean Chatzky and co-host of the national radio show Everyday Wealth. The Financial Ambassador for AARP, she was the Financial Editor for NBC Today for 25 years. She is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and a fierce advocate for financial literacy.  Her latest books are Women with Money: The Judgment-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed, Purposeful (and Yes, Rich) Life You Deserve and How To Money, a guidebook for Gen Z women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the best feelings in life is “poophoria”—the elation and inner peace following completion of an easy-to-pass and fully relieving bowel movement, as digestive nutrition expert Tamara Duker Freuman defines it. She's here to share her number one tip for going number two: establishing a consistent daily routine. Listen to find out exactly what she means by that and how it can help. Tamara Duker Freuman is a New York-based registered dietitian, author, and a nationally-known authority on digestive health and medical nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal diseases. Her latest book is “Regular: The Ultimate Guide to Taming Unruly Bowels and Achieving Inner Peace.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is about a shift in mindset, away from the constantly busy, over scheduled and overwhelmed reality most of us live in, toward embracing Joie de Vivre---a life full of joy---and not just when you are on vacation, but every day. Ajiri Aki the author of “Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life” is here to help us get there. Ajiri is a tastemaker who has worked as a stylist and on fashion exhibitions for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of the City of New York. After moving to Paris, from New York City, Ajiri started her successful lifestyle brand, Madame de la Maison. As she settled into her new city, where she still lives with her husband and two children, Ajiri learned that Parisians find joy in what they eat, where they go, conversations they have, and how they spend their time. Simple things. It's their North Star. Soon enough, joie became her North Star, as well. Here, she shares some easy ways to help us find our joie too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food shopping, cooking and eating together means so much more than meets the eye---in the process you are creating food memories that can comfort and guide you throughout your life. In this episode the remarkable Lidia Bastianich talks about why creating healthy food memories is so important to her, and how you can cultivate them for yourself and your loved ones. Lidia Bastianich is an Emmy award-winning public television host, best‐selling cookbook author, successful restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Most importantly, she has accomplished all of this by marrying her two passions in life—her family and food—to create multiple culinary endeavors alongside her two children, Joseph and Tanya.  Her most recent book is Lidia's A Pot, A Pan, and a Bowl, a companion to her new 26-part public television series, Lidia's Kitchen. She is also the author of the English and Italian version of her memoir: My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food. Lidia's cooking shows air nationwide in the U.S. on public television and CREATE, internationally, and on various digital networks. Among the numerous awards and accolades Lidia has earned are seven James Beard awards and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Culinary Host (2013 and 2018).  In 2022 Lidia received the Silver Award from APT for 25 years on Public Television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the most important change is to change your mind. Thinking about your well-being in a more holistic way can be pivotal for achieving true health. In this episode Dr. Robert Graham (aka Dr. Rob, the Chef) dishes up specific, easy ways to re-FRESH your approach. He uses FRESH as an acronym for what he calls the five ingredients in the recipe to health: Food, Relaxation, Exercise, Sleep and Happiness. Dr. Graham is a Harvard-trained researcher and physician, board certified in both Internal and Integrative Medicine, trained in Holistic and Functional Medicine, a public health scientist, health service researcher, TED speaker, food activist and Chef. Together for over 20 years, Dr. Rob and his wife, Julie launched FRESH Medicine. When not seeing patients, Dr. Graham trades his white lab coat for chef's whites as an advocate for a new model of integrative, “food-first” lifestyle-focused healthcare called Culinary Medicine. Dr. Graham has a private practice in New York City, and he and Julie launched an online self-care “university” called FRESH MED U which allows people to learn remotely, on their own time, using their intrinsic motivation in order to achieve their FRESH goals and live healthier and happier lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever hear of a soup swap? It's like a cookie swap but for soup, and it's a fun and meaningful way to get people together around nourishing food.  Ellie attended one for the first time recently that was organized by friends who both happen to be community-focused health professionals. Vera Ruangtragool and Andrew Goldstein. In this episode they talk about why a soup swap has more layered wellness benefits than you might think, and how to go about organizing one. Vera Ruangtragool is the founder and director of Truly Well, a non-profit that helps individuals and communities build happy, healthy, and meaningful lives.  Vera leads guided meditation in English and Spanish and brings people together through events that foster meaningful social connection in the US and abroad. She has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Spanish from UC Berkeley, a Master's degree in Spanish Translation and Interpretation from the Monterey Institute of International Studies, and a Master's degree in Public Health from Columbia University. Through her work and everyday interactions, she is committed to advancing peace and justice through individual, community, and systemic change. Andrew Goldstein is a public hospital primary care doctor focused on activism and organizing for a variety of health justice issues. In the food arena, he believes access to healthy, delicious food is a right and has worked against cuts to food programs like SNAP, campaigned for taxes on ultra processed foods, and fought against the often harmful policy agendas of big food corporations. At the more personal and community levels, he organizes biking foodcrawls, food swaps, and pantry shares, and has supported food-related mutual aid efforts. Andrew was part of a college eating club whose motto was "Food = Love," which has stuck with him to this very day and which he tries to have his relationship with Vera embody, whether in their food explorations and cooking together, or in sharing food with their loved ones and neighborsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A.J. Jacobs recently tried to go an entire day without touching any plastic, and he wrote about his experience in The New York Times. He talks with us here about why giving up plastic altogether is basically impossible, but how making small changes to reduce plastic use can make a huge difference for human health and the health of the planet. AJ Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. Among his books are “The Year of Living Biblically” and “The Know-It-All.” He has told several Moth stories, and given several TED talks that have amassed over 10 million views. His latest book is “The Puzzler,” which Booklist called “ridiculously entertaining,” and The New York Times called “A romp, both fun and funny.” He was the answer to 1 Down in the March 8, 2014 New York Times crossword puzzle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instead of thinking of vegetables as a side dish, move them to the center of the plate and make them the star. That way they'll be so irresistibly delicious that eating them becomes something you want to do rather than something you ought to do. Priyanka Naik is just the person to inspire us to make that happen with easy, tasty ideas. She is a self-taught, Indian vegan award-winning chef, Food Network champion, TV Personality, Author of The Modern Tiffin cookbook and columnist for The Washington Post. An avid traveler, she offers her globally inspired original recipes, with a focus on sustainability that delight vegetarians and omnivores alikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dermatologist Dr. Diane Madfes explains how going overboard with skin treatments can backfire, and she outlines a pared down, minimalist skin care routine for maximum glow. Dr. Madfes is a board-certified dermatologist with an office in uptown Manhattan. An admired physician in the field, as well as Ellie's personal dermatologist, Dr. Madfes is a published author of medical research and has been quoted in various magazines, as well as on television and radio programs. Her recent focuses are on menopausal skin issues, preventive aging modalities and wound healing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.