We Feel Super Nourished!

Wow.  What a journey the We Feel Super Nourished! podcast has been!  Friends, I am so, SO grateful to you for listening to these past five seasons of the show and I will truly MISS talking at you.  As promised, today is an ask-me-anything episode and you guys wrote in some great questions!  Let's dive in. Linkables discussed in today's episode: Episode 14: A Nourishing Vocabulary Lesson. Episode 73: Why Diets Don't Work. Can You Be Addicted to Sugar? from the Comfort Food Podcast. Free health coaching sessions are still available!  To schedule yours, contact me right here!  You can also find me on Instagram @christinethebrandt if you'd prefer to leave a DM. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Moving forward you can find me over on christinebrandt.info or on Instagram.  Much love to you, friends!  Stay super.

Whaaat?  Next week is the We Feel Super Nourished finale!  So Laura and I thought it the perfect time to update you on the future of Nourished! (as well as my vocational path) all while circling back to the Know Thyself conversation we started last month...there's a lot to cover today, so let's get into it! Linkables discussed in this episode: Know Thyself, Part 1-Personality. My new website! christinebrandt.info. Tom's slippers. Contact me here if you would like to schedule a free health coaching session or if you have a question for next week's "ask me anything" episode! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What are you learning about yourself through vocational rhythms these days?  We'd love to hear from you!  You can always send us a message right here or you can connect with me on Instagram @christinethebrandt!

With our We Feel Super Nourished! finale just 2 weeks away, we're ready to get sentimental!  On today's episode, Jackie joins us for her final recording and we walk down memory lane together.  This is fun guys--if you or anyone you know is new to the show (or if you just want to go back and reminisce like we have), we've put together a Top 10 "playlist" for you to enjoy.  My favorite episodes of the show go as follows: Episode 14: A Nourished Vocabulary Lesson Episode 26: Stress! Episode 27: Exercise vs. Movement Episode 48: Listening to your Body Episode 50: Low Carb, Unloaded Episode 56: Body Positivity, Part 1-Is the BMI Still Helpful? Episode 76: The Highly Sensitive Person Episode 80: The Solution to Chaotic Dinners? Episode 89: Addressing Disparities in Healthcare, Part 1 Episode 93: Know Thyself, Part 1-Personality  Contact me here if you would like to schedule a free health coaching session. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What has YOUR favorite episode of the show been?  We'd love to hear from you!  You can always send us a message right here or you can connect with us on Instagram.  Jackie's @ladyjtennis and I'm @christinethebrandt.  See you back here next week!

Hi guys!  I've got a quick confession followed by 100 remedies (aka meal ideas) for you today...let's jump in! Linkable discussed in today's episode: Cheesy Hassleback Potato Au Gratin from Half Baked Harvest. ...and if any of the other meal ideas caught your attention, feel free to message me with recipe/detail inquiries. :) To schedule a free health coaching session, you can contact me right here!  You can also find me on Instagram @christinethebrandt if you'd prefer to leave a DM. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! So...what are YOU making for dinner tonight?  I'd love to hear about it!

My sister is back to join me for another holistic health conversation...this time, with a focus on spiritual health.  We talk through the universal human need for finding something bigger than ourselves, as well as the ways we're committed to feeding ourselves spiritually as we live out our Christian faith.  Let's dive in! Linkables discussed in this episode: The Uncommon Reader, by Alan Bennett. ​The Next Right Thing Podcast. Celebration of Discipline, by Richard J. Foster. Contact me here if you would like to schedule your free health coaching session or if you have a topic suggestion for Letters to Listeners! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How are you making sure your soul gets fed these days?  We'd love to hear from you!  You can always send me a message right here or you can connect with me on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished! 

Why is it that making friends was so much easier in childhood than it is now, as adults?  Jackie joins me today to help brainstorm a list of qualities in a good friend...whether that's the friend you're looking for or the friend you're trying to be.  Let's dive in! ​Linkables discussed in this episode: Ideal Bookshelf on Instagram. Casa de los Desperados website. Contact me here if you would like to schedule your free health coaching session. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How are you and your friends staying connected in this season?  We'd love to hear from you!  You can always send us a message right here or you can connect with us on Instagram.  Jackie's @ladyjtennis and I'm @ifeelsupernourished! 

Are you freaking out about the Coronavirus yet?  Today I've got a mindset shift to offer us that will turn our attention toward a dozen opportunities this public health crisis is offering our society.  Let's get into it! To schedule a free health coaching session, you can contact me right here!  You can also find me on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished if you'd prefer to leave a DM. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How are you and your family doing?  Is there anything you need?  If so, I'd love to hear from you to learn how I can support you.

Laura and I have a longer episode for you today because we really could talk for HOURS about this topic.  How does understanding your own personality help you to care for yourself well, flowing into all areas of personal growth, including physical health?  Well we're going to explore just that today.  Let's do this! ​Linkable discussed in this episode: L'Oreal Ever Pure purple shampoo. Sonic massage gun! 16Personalities.com, where you can take the free Myers Briggs Type Indicator test. The Enneagram Institute website, where you can take a $12 RHETI test. The Sleeping at Last Podcast, where you can learn about all 9 Enneagram types for free.  Gallup.com (for paid Strengths Finder resources). Gretchen Rubin's free Four Tendencies Quiz. Contact me here if you would like to schedule your free health coaching session or if you have a topic suggestion for Letters to Listeners! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What is your favorite personality typing system and how do you identify?  Has knowing your types helped  you care for yourself?  We'd love to hear from you!  You can always send me a message right here or you can connect with me on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished! 

Jackie and I are back with the second part of our health care conversation!  In case you missed it, you can tune into Part 1 right here.  Let's dive in! Linkable discussed in this episode: ​Lofi hip hop radio on YouTube.  Linkables discussed in this series: CMS Partnership for Patients. ​The CDC Website. Getting a virtual second opinion (for a fee).  ​Such a Fun Age, By: Kiley Reid. ​Letter from a Birmingham Jail, By: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How are you feeling at the end of this conversation?  We'd love to hear your thoughts.  You can always connect with us right here.  You can also find us on Instagram @ladyjtennis and @ifeelsupernourished.

Do you have a doctors appointment coming up any time soon?  Today a former client joins me to address advocating for oneself when meeting a new doctor.  Plus, I'm sharing a super furry Mental Health Matters. ;)  Let's get into it! Linkable discussed in this episode: Bon Appetit's Duck Carnitas Tacos recipe. Contact me here if you would like to schedule your free health coaching session or if you have a topic suggestion for Letters to Listeners! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Do you have any specific questions about advocating for yourself at the doctor?  You can always send me a message right here or you can connect with me on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished! 

In honor of Valentine's Day, Laura and I are talking about how to approach the harder conversations in health with a partner who may not see eye-to-eye.  We love our husbands and the unique perspectives they bring to our lives!  They were both generous in participating today by way of providing data...thanks, guys! Linkable discussed in this episode: Samin Nosrat's recipes. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Is there a particular health-related conversation that's been challenging between yourself and your partner?  We'd love to hear about it and cheer you guys on!  You can always connect with us right here.  You can also find me on Instagram  @ifeelsupernourished.

Jackie joins me today for a special episode!  She is giving us her time, experience, and vulnerability as we attempt to address disparities in healthcare with a two part conversation (Part 2 will air at the end of the month).  Thank you, thank you, Jackie!  Let's get into it... Linkable discussed in this episode: The Big Picture Story Bible, By: David Helm and Gail Schoonmaker. Linkables discussed in this series: ​CMS Partnership for Patients. ​The CDC Website. Getting a virtual second opinion (for a fee).  ​Such a Fun Age, By: Kiley Reid. ​Letter from a Birmingham Jail, By: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How is this conversation sitting with you?  We'd love to hear your thoughts.  You can always connect with us right here.  You can also find us on Instagram @ladyjtennis and @ifeelsupernourished.

On today's short and sweet episode, I'm bringing you something very new--a poem!  So sit back and soak it in...because I like you and it's not every day I get to say it so. Today's poem is inspired, in part, by this one from Mr. Rogers. To schedule a free health coaching session, you can contact me right here!  You can also find me on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished if you'd prefer to leave a DM. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Jackie will be back next week to lead us through a conversation on disparities in health care.  You won't want to miss it!  

Laura is back for our 5th season and she and I have some fun topics to tackle together!  Today, we're bragging on our awesome parents and talking about the values we want to pass down to our own families...and for anyone missing the magic of Christmas, we recorded this back in December, so you'll get to enjoy a little holiday chat.  Let's get into it! Linkables discussed in this episode: Foreign to Familiar, by: Sarah A. Lanier. Episode 80: The Solution to Chaotic Dinners? Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! So how is your family prioritizing relational health?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can always connect with us right here.  You can also find me on Instagram  @ifeelsupernourished.

Jackie is back!  Today we're talking through the ART of a realistic health goal.  Don't worry, we'll share some of our own unrealistic goal stories too so you know you're not alone in this...all that, plus a fun Mental Health Matters decision.  Let's dive in! Linkables discussed in this episode: Jesus is Born, by Sunday Service Choir. The Farewell, staring Awkwafina. Episode 73-Why Diets Don't Work. Episode 56-Body Positivity, Part 1: Is the BMI Still Helpful? My chia pudding recipe. Carla Lalli Music's pot of beans!  Contact me here if you would like to schedule your free health coaching session. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How are you doing with setting realistic health goals?  We'd love to hear from you!  You can always send us a message right here or you can connect with us on Instagram.  Jackie's @ladyjtennis and I'm @ifeelsupernourished! 

Welcome back to the show!  Today I'm rolling out our FIFTH season with a grab bag of happy, a few announcements, and the first installment of my new segment: Letters to Listeners.  Let's get right into it! ​Linkables discussed in this episode: My friend Courtney @thegracefulmirror (a great follow!). Poshmark.com. ​Designated Survivor on Netflix. ​Rainbow Rowell's website (I recommend starting with Fangirl!). Lush bath bombs. Contact me here if you would like to schedule your free health coaching session or if you have a topic suggestion for Letters to Listeners! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Are you a word-of-the-year lady?  Or a go-with-the-flow lady?  I'd love to hear how you're approaching health goals this year.  You can always send me a message right here or you can connect with me on Instagram   @ifeelsupernourished! 

It's been another excellent season of celebrating women who eat!  Today, I'm checking in with each cohost once more as we begin reflecting on 2019, looking toward 2020, and of course...deciding on the best thing we've eaten (SO FAR) this year.  It's a fun one! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What's the best thing YOU'VE eaten so far this year?  I'd always love to hear from you.  Send me a message right here or connect with me on Instagram  @ifeelsupernourished.

Jackie is back to help me wrap up this fun series we've peppered into the podcast over the past couple of years.  In seasons past, we've brought you our favorite spring produce, summer produce (twice!), and fall produce and now...we're talking about all the cozy fruits and vegetables we love throwing in a pie or casserole on a cold day.  Let's get into it! Linkable discussed in this episode: Food and Wine's Fresh Winter Produce List.  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What would YOU throw into a pie or casserole this winter?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can send us a message right here.  You can also connect with us on Instagram.  Jackie's @ladyjtennis and I'm  @ifeelsupernourished.

This year on the show, we've endeavored to clear up the confusion around some unpopular ingredients in current diet culture...from our many conversations about sugar, to our episode on carbs, to last week's episode on dairy sensitivities...well today Keeley and I carry on with this trend by trying to figure out why fruit is getting such a bad rap in certain circles.  For those who keep fruit limited in their diets, this episode is not meant to cast shade on your choice!  We just want to make sure the fruit lovers' voices are heard too.  So let's jump in! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What's your favorite way to eat fruit right now?  We'd love to hear!  You can always connect with us right here or you can find us on Instagram @thriving_with_narcolepsy and   @ifeelsupernourished.

"Do you do dairy?"  It's a common question today!  Whether you're like me-indiscriminate lover of all dairies, or Leah-sensitive but not quite intolerant...or full-blown allergic to the stuff, I think we can all agree that there's some confusion around dairy!  Not to mention food sensitivities in general.  So today, Leah and I are discussing dairy from this point of view.  We'll clarify the difference between a dairy allergy and lactose intolerance and we'll address some of our favorite dairy alternatives too.  Let's get into it! Linkables discussed in this episode: How naturally-occurring lactase helps to break down the lactose in yogurt.  Which Dairy Foods Contain the Least Lactose? Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How does dairy work in your life?  We'd love to chat about it!  You can always connect with us right here or you can find us on Instagram @inthelifeofaceliac and   @ifeelsupernourished.

What is dinnertime like in your home?  Are any of your kids in a selective phase where taking just one more bite of "healthy" food is the battle to end all battles...especially at 6pm when everyone's energy levels are tanked?  Well today, Keeley and I are talking about a revolutionary feeding philosophy that could change all that!  You all know by now I'm so not into gimmicky language, so I really mean it when I say it--the Division of Responsibility method MAKES SENSE.  We'll discuss what it is, what it's not, and answer some common objections (namely: "What if my kid only ever eats one food for the rest of her life?").  Let's get into this! Linkables discussed in this episode: We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 71: Teaching Kids to Cook. We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 72: Packing School Lunches. Best of The Comfort Food Podcast's episodes on Division of Responsibility: Episode 19, Episode 47, and Episode 48. Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility website. Bobby Flay's Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze.  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What do you think about all this?  Can you see this philosophy working for your family or are you skeptical?  We'd love to chat about it!  You can always connect with us right here or you can find us on Instagram @thriving_with_narcolepsy and   @ifeelsupernourished.

While self care certainly includes quality rest, we think the topic of rest deserves its very own episode!  So, dovetailing off of last week's show, today we settle into this less active, but equally intentional form of caring for oneself.  Laura and I are each sharing what rest looks like for us on a daily, weekly, and seasonal basis.  Let's get into it! Linkables discussed in this episode: 10 Things to Tell You Episode 36. Emily P. Freeman's seasonal Reflection Lists. One Bowl Banana Bread from Tasty. The Cookie from Bristol Farms. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! So what are YOUR regular rhythms of rest?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can always connect with us right here.  You can also find me on Instagram  @ifeelsupernourished.

Leah and I are a little tired of the guilt surrounding self care...and to be honest, we're not all that drawn to the self-centered approach to self care either.  Today, we want to spend some time talking about how being responsible by filling our own cups helps us to show up to the world as we intend, able to pour into others' cups.  Borrowing from the Season 1 discussion on holistic health, Leah and I can't wait to share with you the single most important way we're caring for ourselves in physical, mental, spiritual, relational, and vocational health...and we hope it inspires you to jot down your top priority in each of these areas too! Linkable discussed in this episode: Sorta Awesome Episode 162: Self-care, self-comfort, what's healthy, what's not. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! So how are YOU filling your cup?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can always connect with us right here.  You can also connect with Leah and me over on Instagram.  Leah's @inthelifeofaceliac and I'm  @ifeelsupernourished.

After all the philosophy-heavy conversations we've been airing on the podcast recently, you may assume I mean to address the condition of your emotional/soul health in an episode titled "Heart Heath".  But just when you think I'm going to zig, I zag!  (Bonus points if you can name that reference.)  Today Jackie and I are getting into the nitty gritty of high fat diets, cholesterol, and heart health...all under the umbrella of why it's important to be aware of diet culture and following the money when it comes to contradictory nutrition advice.  We'll explain... ​Linkables discussed in this episode: We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 50: Low Carb, Unloaded. Nourishing Traditions by: Sally Fallon (pages cited today: 4-13). We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 26: Stress!. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Are you feeling more or less confused about heart health after today's episode?  Do you have any questions you want us to tackle next?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can send us a message right here.  You can also connect with us on Instagram.  Jackie's @ladyjtennis and I'm  @ifeelsupernourished.

Laura and I are back behind the mic, coming at you with a topic that means a whole lot to us, personally.  She and I each score quite high on Dr. Elaine Aron's Highly Sensitive Person questionnaire and have found both camaraderie and relief from being able to talk with other HSPs about some of our "quirks" more thoughtfully.  Today we discuss what an HSP is, how this trait effects our health, and some of our most successful ways to cope with the onslaught of sensory input in our world.  Let's get into it! Linkable discussed in this episode: The Highly Sensitive Person website.  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Do you identify as an HSP?  Or are you close to someone who does?  We'd love to hear about your experience with this trait!  You can always send us a message right here or you can find me over on Instagram  @ifeelsupernourished.

Well, we covered gentle movement last week so this week, let's get intense.  Haha!  Keeley joins me today to talk about how and why she fell in love with this form of exercise that emphasizes consistency and strength over weight.  Let's get into it! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! So what do you prefer?  Gentle movement or something a little more sweaty?  We'd love to hear!  You can always connect with us right here or you can find us on Instagram @thriving_with_narcolepsy and   @ifeelsupernourished.

I'm putting on my "yogi" hat today as Leah interviews me on my VERY favorite form of movement.  I'll talk about why yoga resonates with me and my sensibilities and how I reconcile an eastern spiritual tradition with my own faith tradition.  As Adriene says..."I'll meet you in downward dog..." Linkables discussed in this episode: Surf Maroc in Tagazhout, Morocco. Yoga with Adriene YouTube channel. YWA Yoga for Cramps and PMS. YWA Energy Practice. YWA Lower Back Love.  Becoming Aphrodite, By: Lorrie Gray. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Do you love yoga too?  If so, tell me all your favorite things about it!  You can always connect with us right here.  You can find our special guest, Lorrie Gray on lorriegray.com.  And you can connect with Leah and me over on Instagram.  Leah's @inthelifeofaceliac and I'm  @ifeelsupernourished.

This topic is a big one!  After hinting at it for months now...we're here with a definitive stance on dieting once and for all.  Today, Jackie and I are talking through why diets don't work and how to approach areas of health that still want attention in light of this fact.  Hang tight 'til the end even if this one makes you a little squeamish because I'm offering some help that I hope will feel super practical.   Linkables discussed in this episode: Weight Cycling article from Science Daily. ​Weight Cycling article from Very Well Fit. "Why Diets Don't Work..."  from Psychology Today. Episode 69 of We Feel Super Nourished! (the one where we talk about sugar NOT being cocaine). Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Do you feel ready for help?  If you want to snag one of those 10 free coaching slots, send me a message right here.  You can also connect with us on Instagram.  Jackie's @ladyjtennis and I'm  @ifeelsupernourished.

My sister, Laura Quines, joins the We Feel Super Nourished team today!  I'm excited to introduce you guys to "my person" and I think you'll find you recognize her already, haha.  We love being alike!  Today, Laura and I are discussing packing school lunches and the system she uses to keep her family's weekdays running smoothly.  I'll also share a little about how I keep my pantry organized for easy grab-and-go lunches (for grown ups).  Let's dive in! Linkables discussed in this episode: The Marco Polo app.  3-Compartment Bento Lunch Box Containers on Amazon. Vacuum Food Jar on Amazon. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode!  What's your family's approach to packing lunches?  Send us a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished so we can chat about it.

Whether it's sending your kids off to college with some sandwich-making survival skills or spending hours on end bonding over complex baking projects, Keeley and I want to encourage those of you with kiddos that learning to cook is a hugely satisfying life skill for them!  Today, she shares her family's method for incorporating cooking into their homeschool curriculum and we also get into practical tips for those of you who want to start bringing your kids into the kitchen more often.  Oh, and a bit unrelated, but equally as exciting...I get to share about my recent experience of training for and accomplishing a major hiking goal!  Let's get into it. ​Linkable discussed in this episode: Keeley's intro episode. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode!  Do you have any unique approaches to teaching kids to cook that we forgot to cover?  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @thriving_with_narcolepsy and @ifeelsupernourished so we can about it.

Leah is back and she agrees with me...breakfast is easy to talk about!  I don't know about you, but I wake up HUNGRY most days and I really look forward to breakfast time.  Join us today as we share our favorite breakfasts, both simple and fancy, as well as some ways to be more mindful of getting the nutrients we need in the mornings. ​Linkable discussed in this episode: Homemade Small Batch Preserves Recipe on YouTube.  And as promised, I'll list out our favorite weekday breakfast options here: Avocado toast with a side of blueberriesSweet potato, avocado, and egg scramble Gluten free breakfast sandwichSweet potato & breakfast sausage bowlSprouted grain toast with butter and jamOatmeal bowl with yogurt and granola Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What is YOUR favorite thing to eat for breakfast?  We'd love to hear!  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @inthelifeofaceliac and @ifeelsupernourished so we can get ideas from one another! 

It's a new month which means we're transitioning out of our summer cooking series (that was fun!) and into the meat of Season 4.  Today, I'm joined by Jackie who interviews me on all things Intuitive Eating!  It's a philosophy that has been so helpful in categorizing the way I think about nutrition and today, despite my ever present assertion that there is no one-size-fits-all diet out there, I share why I thinking Intuitive Eating really is for everyone.  Let's dive in! Linkables discussed in this episode: Intuitive Eating, by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 34: Mindful Eating. My guest appearance on Extra Awesome: Trusting our Hunger, our Bodies, and Ourselves. Episode 24 of the Comfort Food Podcast: Can You be Addicted to Sugar?. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode!  Do you have any questions about Intuitive Eating that you'd like answered on the show?  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @ladyjtennis and @ifeelsupernourished so we can talk it out.  

The end of a series means celebration and to me, celebration almost always means chocolate cake!  So today I'm bringing you the World's Best Chocolate Cake...not my recipe, but rather a combination of my THREE favorite chocolate cake recipes (links below).  Before we dive into all things baking, you know that I have to make it deep...so hang with me in today's intro to hear my heart behind bringing a little more sugar onto the show this season.   Linkables discussed in this episode: Beatty's Chocolate Cake Recipe by Ina Garten. Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting. Milk Bar Birthday Cake (for assembly instructions). Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! I'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode!  Do my ideas about sugar resonate with you at all?  Send me a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished so we can talk it out.  

Inspired by last week's delicious trip to Mexico...and the vibrant bounty of today's trip to the farmer's market, I'm brining the heat with SALSAS today!  Listen in as I'm joined by a surprise guest in the kitchen (you know her!).  It's gonna be a straight up fiesta. ​Linkable discussed in this episode: Trio of Salsas recipe. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! I'd love to hear if you end up trying one or all three of these recipes!  Did you use them in an unexpected way?  Send me a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished to chat about it.

I'm back in the kitchen with you today, continuing our second annual summer cooking series.  Today is all about tomato soup!  Even though it's a warm recipe and we're not always craving piping hot stuff this time of year, this dish feels so seasonally appropriate to me...the first time I tried playing around with tomato soup recipes was one summer when my parents had more tomatoes than they could possibly eat ripening in their garden.  And man, that memory of freshly ripened tomatoes from the garden going straight into dinner the same night sticks with me like the perfect grilled cheese.  Wink, wink. Linkables discussed in today's episode: Recipe for Garden Fresh Tomato Soup! canyonglutenfree.com -->Canyon Bakehouse gluten free bread. miyokos.com -->Miyokos vegan cheese. Eat to Live, by: Joel Fuhrman. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Did you try this recipe?  I'd love to hear how it went for you!  Send me a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.

We're back!  Welcome to Season 4 of the show!  I can't wait to dive into some long-promised episode topics, introduce you to a new co-host, and kick off a fun new segment.  Today is Part 1 of our second annual Summer Cooking Series, where I'm walking you through my Nourished Granola recipe.  So pop in those ear buds and meet me in the kitchen! ​Linkables discussed in today's episode:Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of our last Summer Cooking Series.Recipe for Nourished Granola! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Did you try this recipe?  I'd love to hear how it went for you!  Send me a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.

Season 3 has been a lot of fun!  Today, we'll explore each of our favorite conversations from the past season, as well as how we're feeling about our bodies heading into the summer and...of course, the best thing we've eaten so far this year.  Let's go! Linkables discussed in today's episode: Taste and See by Margaret Feinberg (the quote read in today's episode come from page 63). Episode 48: Listening to Your Body. Episode 49: When Diets are Different. Episode 50: Low Carb, Unloaded. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Do you have any requests for the Summer cooking series next season?  I'd love to hear from you!  Send me a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.

Jackie joins me today to revisit one of our favorite episode structures: seasonal produce!  Since we did the flyover last year, we're doing a deep dive into a couple of our favorite summer produce items this time around.  We'll talk through why we love them and how we use them all summer long...all that, plus end of season health updates from each of us.  Let's jump in! Linkables mentioned in this episode: Episode 25: Summer Produce. Episode 50: Low Carb, Unloaded. Mango Nutrition Facts. Bon Appetit's Sabzi Polo recipe. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What's your favorite way to enjoy summer produce?  We'd love to know!  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @ladyjtennis and @ifeelsupernourished.

Leah joins me today to have some fun celebrating food!  After all the good mental work we've done around body positivity this season, it's time to remember that at the end of the day, food is just food.  We want to always leave space for celebrating this gift.  Leah and I have had the privilege of doing a good deal of travel, both separately and together, and between the two of us we've collected quite the smattering of eating experiences during the trips we've taken.  Let's dig in! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Do you have an interesting eating experience collected from your own travels?  We'd love to hear about it!  Send us a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished to connect over this fun topic.  Have a  great weekend, friends!

My mom is on the podcast!  It was really fun sitting down with her and talking through her perspective on mothering from a place of optimal health.  She shared some of her tips for taking care of yourself as a young mom and also for watching health rhythms evolve as one progresses into the grandmothering era.  Let's get into it! Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! If you're a mama listening, Happy Mother's Day!  How are you doing with prioritizing your health?    We'd love to hear from you!  Send us a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.

What are they, how do they work, and can I use just a few or do I have to commit to an intimidating sales model if I start dabbling?  When it comes to essential oils, we have a lot of questions!  Well Keeley is here with here super oils cape to make the topic approachable and to teach us a bunch of awesome information...including how essential oils relate to a healthy diet.  Let's dive in! Linkables discussed in today's episode: Episode 26: Stress! If you'd like to ask Keeley any specific questions about oils or if you're interested in purchasing great quality products from her, you can reach out to her directly at either of the following links: Keeley's personal Instagram page. Keeley's oils Instagram page. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Do you use essential oils?  Which are your favorites?  We'd love to hear from you!  Send us a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.

Jackie and I are back behind the mic wrapping up our body positivity series by addressing a question that may be on your mind.  If you like many women in this nation, you could be thinking, "I'm on board with this body positive message!  But I still want to lose weight."  Today we're welcoming that goal into the body positive club and addressing it from a gentle angle.  We'll provide you with a simple, practical step toward finding your body's natural weight.  Let's get into it! ​Linkables discussed in today's episode: Understanding Hunger and Fullness Cues from findingbalance.com. Hunger and Fullness Scale from HuffPost.  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Does this feel like a step you can start implementing this weekend?  We'd love to know how you're doing with respecting your body!  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @ladyjtennis and @ifeelsupernourished.

We've got another special guest joining us for our body positivity series!  Today, Ingrid Adelsberger is back in the hot seat and she's blessed us with a testimony of her experience through the postpartum season.  She has a special message for all our listeners who are new mamas!  As always, we want to affirm that your body is a good body!  Let's dig in. Linkables discussed in today's episode: The best of Ingrid- Episode 3: Meet Ingrid! Episode 11: Meal Prep, the Planning Edition. Episode 19: Giving up Perfection. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Did you recently have a baby?  We'd love to hear how you're doing and cheer you along!  You connect with Ingrid on her website.  You can also always  send us a message  or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.

We've got a couple of special guests helping out with our body positivity series and today, I'm so pleased to welcome back one of our original cohosts, Lorrie Gray!  She has returned to drop a quick mic (hehe) on what it means to be in relationship with your body.  We talk about how neutral self talk can be a helpful bridge from negative to positive thinking and we also talk about some helpful verbiage around describing our bodies.  Let's get into it! Linkables discussed in today's episode: Jesus Calms the Storm (sermon from North Coast Church). Episode 9 of We Feel Super Nourished! (Cooking on the Fly, or "kitchen sink cooking" w/ Lorrie). Follow my #nourishedescape self care retreat journey this weekend and let me know if you'd like to be in the loop for future retreats!  Check out Lorrie's website if you want to get on her mailing list or find out more about her work. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How does this message land with you?  Could you benefit from referring to your body as "me" more often?  Or just shifting to neutral statements for a time?  We'd love to hear how you're doing!  You can always  send us a message find us over on Instagram @thelorriegray and @ifeelsupernourished.

Keeley joins me today to kick off our four part series on Body Positivity!  Is this a phrase you've heard before?  We're spending today's episode talking about what the concept means to us and why we think our definition doesn't leave space for the BMI to hold power.  After listening, you may want to hang onto this definition, so here it is for you in writing: Here at We Feel Super Nourished, Body Positivity means: 1. Yes!  All bodies are good bodies. 2. We tell the truth about our bodies in love. 3. Health is available to shapes and sizes of all sorts and must be determined through a holistic lens.  Linkables discussed in today's episode: What is the Body Positive Movement? on YouTube.  Episode 14 of We Feel Super Nourished: A Nourishing Vocabulary Lesson. Top 10 Reasons Why the BMI is Bogus on npr.org.  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! We really hope to hear from you on this one!  What questions help you evaluate your own health?  Snap a selfie of your GOOD BODY and share it with us, tagging #wefeelsupernourished!  You can always  send us a message or find us over on Instagram @keeleylange and @ifeelsupernourished.

Today, I get to sit down with Leah to talk supplements: what are they, why do we take them, and when do we take them?  And then we get into..."but what about when they're not our top priority?"  If you've been wondering whether or not you're taking enough supplements, we hope today's episode gives you permission to breathe easy and keep focusing on your most important things (which may include supplements).  Let's get into it! ​Linkables discussed in today's episode: Leah's guest episode on The Celiac Project Podcast! My preferred brands of probiotic, Vitamin B, and Evening Primrose Oil. Bon Appetit's brown butter & toffee chocolate chip cookies.   Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Got any remaining questions about supplements you'd like us to tackle?  Or just want to share your top 5 health priorities?  We'd love to hear from you!  Send us a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.

Jackie and I are sitting down again to chat about one of our favorite topics: seasonal produce!  This time we're coming at you with a springtime edition in honor of the first day of spring this past week.  Whether you're focusing hard core on veggies the way Jackie is, or open to the many ways berries can brighten your life, we hope you'll draw some lighthearted inspiration from today's episode.  Let's get into it! ​Linkables discussed in today's episode: We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 25: Summer Produce. We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 33: Fall Produce. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What's your favorite springtime fruit or veggie?  We'd love to know!  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @ladyjtennis and @ifeelsupernourished.

Keeley is back to help us talk through a sensitive topic!  What do you do when a close friend or family member needs help with health?  Is it your place to intervene?  If so, how do you even start the conversation?  We're here to tell you that while it's not our responsibility to fix people or to assume ourselves the experts of their experiences...if they're open to have a conversation, good can come of it!  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Got any tricky conversations on the horizon in your inner circle?  We'd love to know!  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @keeleylange and @ifeelsupernourished.

Well now that we've thoroughly discussed why we prefer eating at home...let's turn the tables and talk about how we approach eating out.  Because even for those with the most sensitive of diets, eating out is part of thriving in society from time to time.  Leah and I have two very different perspectives to offer you.  For me, eating out is all about focusing on people over food (but never ignoring the food) and for Leah, eating out is mainly about safety now that managing Celiac Disease is her primary health task.  She was very generous to lend us some insight into how having a serious food sensitivity impacts social life.  So let's dig in! Linkables discussed in this episode: findmeglutenfree.com (it's also an app!) Boudin Bakery Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What's the main thing on your mind as you're leaving the door to eat out?  We'd love to know!  Send us a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.

This week, Keeley is back to help us explore the many benefits of eating at home (even if you don't cook at home!)...from financial, to physical, to relational.  Do you have a heart for hospitality like we do?  If so, stick around 'til the end of the episode where we get into my favorite part of the conversation.  Ok, let's dig in! Linkables discussed in this episode: Salt Fat Acid Heat!  The cookbook and the Netflix series. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What's your favorite thing about eating at home?  We'd love to know!  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @keeleylange and @ifeelsupernourished.

To say carbs are getting the most attention of the macronutrients these days would be an understatement!  Fat used to be under attack...protein has stayed relatively safe from diet trends...but carbs?  People are eager to talk about this!  In all seriousness though, recent research on sugar has caused more conversations about carbohydrate consumption to pop up in various nutrition circles, and for good reason.  Today, Jackie and I are comparing and contrasting 3 of the most popular low carb approaches.  Let's dive in! Linkables discussed in this episode: Downton Abbey. Keto vs. Atkins breakdown from kissmyketo.com A Ketogenic Diet for Beginners from dietdoctor.com The Paleo Diet Premise from thepaleodiet.com Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Where is your head at with this conversation?  Are you all, "Good for her, not for me"?  Or are you thinking, "Ok, maybe it's time for me to dive in!"  We'd love to support you either way.  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @ladyjtennis and @ifeelsupernourished.