Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle book

You just want to FEEL BETTER don't you?  You just want to KNOW what is wrong with you, WHY you are so exhausted all the time and find out the ANSWERS so you can move forward with a SOLUTION OR A PLAN and  feel like yourself again! Sometimes you can baby step your way into better health, then good health then the optimal health God wants for you. Other times you need to jump in and do what needs to be done right away to start feeling better even faster. Women inside the MidLIFE Health Makeover program are feeling more energy, more mental sharpness and feeling overall better within one week of following the nutritional protocol. BUT, good health, optimal health that God has for you, goes so much deeper than just food.  Today, I am sharing an important step that we did recently inside the program, to help you move the needle closer to feeling BETTER & OPTIMAL in your midlife health.  I pray this blesses you so much! XO, Michelle   Book your  Fatigue Freedom Call today, where together we will uncover what's really keeping you exhausted AND show you how you can start feeling BETTER in your whole health, within DAYS.   ***Join our community, Fight FATIGUE over 40 with FAITH & Holistic Health, to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center. **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   AND YouTube   ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.  

STRESS, Anxiety, Overwhelm & your Nervous System... how are they ALL connected?  AND what can you DO about it as a Christian woman?  Today, we're going a bit deeper into what fear looks like when it dresses up like anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. AND  how it's impacting your body, your mind, and your spirit. Just as I have said before that NO TOPIC is off limits here on the podcast…. We can't miss key passages and vital information that God shares with us in His word about our health. We can't allow the noise of the world to drown out what He wants us to know. And let's face it… it is a definite INTENTIONAL discipline to NOT allow the world's noise to drown out the Lord every single day.   But, what IF that chronic fatigue in your body… the daily exhaustion, that tension in your chest… maybe even heart palpitations, that spiral of anxious thoughts when you try to sleep… WHAT IF all of this isn't "just stress?" (Like the world says?) What IF it's rooted in something deeper—something spiritual? We dive into what stress, anxiety & overwhelm over your health & life is doing inside you, what it is spiritually AND what you can DO about it! Listen til the end for a 5 minute Faith-FUELED Rewind that will center your anxious heart and mind back where God wants it to be.    I pray this blesses you so much! XO, Michelle   Book your  Fatigue Freedom Call today, where together we will uncover what's really draining your energy AND show you how you can start feeling BETTER in your whole health, within DAYS.   ***Join our community, Fight FATIGUE over 40 with FAITH & Holistic Health, to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center. **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   AND YouTube   ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast

Fear keeps you frozen, stuck and SICK. If you are praying and wondering why you aren't HEALING, consider this spiritual battle that is blocking you from what God has for you in your health. Think back to a time recently when you were really afraid over your health…worried about a diagnosis or potential scare… Was it a few yrs ago? A month ago? Last week? Last night?? How much sleep did you lose? How many hours did you spend researching?  It kept you in a state of fear, anxiety, stress and worry, didn't it? It STOLE from you.  And even if all worked out ok in the end, I still see see you—running on fumes, holding it all together, and wondering why you're still so exhausted… even when the labs say you're “fine". And you've been told you are “perfectly healthy”. If you're a woman of faith who's doing all the things that you know of to feel better—clean eating, supplements, praying—but deep down, you're still stuck in fatigue, brain fog, and burnout...and it's causing the loop of fear, anxiety, stress & worry... We need to talk about something that practically NO ONE in the health world is talking about—fear. Not just fear as a feeling—but fear as a spiritual block. A spiritual rut.  A rut that keeps your mind racing, your body inflamed, sore and sick and your spirit disconnected from the peace of God.    We are talking today about how FEAR keeps you down, how it affects your body and can make you sick.  AND how God wants more for you, His daughter.  Stop the loop of fear, anxiety, stress and worry. Reach for God's TRUTH!   I pray this blesses & encourages you today! XO, Michelle   Book your  Fatigue Freedom Call today, where together we will uncover what's really draining your energy AND show you how you can start feeling BETTER in your whole health, within DAYS.   ***Join our community, Fight FATIGUE over 40 with FAITH & Holistic Health, to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center. **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   AND YouTube   ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.  

Overcoming stress and overwhelm & seeking peace the world's way or God's way is vastly different. If you are stressed, overwhelmed and potentially on the verge of burnout but your faith is strong, you have probably asked yourself: "Why do I still feel anxious and restless, even when I pray and read my Bible?" Have you ever asked yourself that question? If so, you're not alone.  As a high-achieving Christian woman, who's been in the church for years, decades even, you know that God promises peace...but often, it feels just out of reach. The stress, the overthinking, the overwhelm, the pressure to hold it all together…putting on our 'push-through' mindset that it's just what we have to do, right? Keep on keeping on…. Frankly, it's exhausting, isn't it?  The world offers self-care, mindset shifts, and quick fixes. The world offers new age type thinking that does not align with God's way of thinking or what he says in his word.  God's peace is completely different. It's deeper. It's unshakable. It's unexplainable.  God's peace is different than worldly peace. He gives us peace. He IS our peace.  I'm going to walk you through three biblical steps to shift from feeling anxious and overwhelmed to truly resting in God's peace. This has come about from a CEO meeting with the Lord I had a few weeks ago and I know it will help you like it is helping me. (What is a CEO meeting? You gotta listen to find out!) This episode is going to refresh your soul my sister in Christ, so grab your coffee or tea, take a really full & deep breath, and let's dive in. (Refreshing tears welcome and encouraged!) I pray this blesses & inspires you to action today! XO, Michelle   Book your Free Fatigue Freedom Call today, and I'll help you uncover why you are exhausted all the time! So you can finally see what's keeping you from feeling like yourself again AND know what to do about it. You don't have to figure out your exhaustion on your own and reach for pharmaceuticals or over the counter medications to help you through. There is a better way! Snag your time to talk about YOUR Fatigue on this free Fatigue Freedom Call!   Ask me your Fatigue Question! https://www.speakpipe.com/treasuredwellness   **Grab your FREE RESOURCE: Foggy & Fatigue Freedom over 40 ***Join our community, Holistic Health for Christian Women over 40, to be supported, encouraged and educated as you regain energy and take back your health. **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   AND YouTube   ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.    

Stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, bloating, weight gain or hormone challenges and wondering if you'll ever feel like yourself again? Will you ever wake up energized? You're not alone. Kate was right where you are, frustrated with low energy and feeling dismissed by doctors who told her everything was 'normal.' But in just a few short months, (WEEKS even) everything changed. Today, Kate shares how she regained her energy, lost inches, and balanced her hormones naturally...without restrictive dieting, prescription medications or band-aid fixes. Tune in to hear her biggest mindset shifts, the key changes that made all the difference, and how she finally started trusting her God-given instincts to heal from the inside out. AND, for you high-achiever who also feels like "more is more", you will really resonate with what Kate shares about her workouts, her body and her important ah-ha's! If you're tired of feeling exhausted and stuck in your health and want to know what's really possible for you, this client testimonial episode will bring you encouragement. But don't let it stop there. Take the next step and schedule your Free Fatigue Freedom Call and start getting real answers today. Click the link right below!   I pray this blesses & encourages you! XO, Michelle   Book your Free Fatigue Freedom Call today, and I'll help you uncover why you are exhausted all the time! So you can finally see what's keeping you from feeling like yourself again AND know what to do about it. You don't have to figure out your exhaustion on your own and reach for pharmaceuticals or over the counter medications to help you through. There is a better way! Snag your time to talk about YOUR Fatigue on this free Fatigue Freedom Call!   Ask me your Fatigue Question! https://www.speakpipe.com/treasuredwellness   **Grab your FREE RESOURCE: Foggy & Fatigue Freedom over 40 ***Join our community, Holistic Health for Christian Women over 40, to be supported, encouraged and educated as you regain energy and take back your health. **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   AND YouTube   ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast

Do you want to renew your ENERGY in as little as 7 DAYS? And do it in a NATURAL way? It's possible. You are that busy high-achieving woman in this midlife season getting things DONE. And yet, your energy levels are in the toilet. Day in. Day out. You know when your alarm goes off in the morning you lay back and think to yourself NOOOOOOO. And then you start mentally reviewing your day. BUT chances are… you aren't feeling overly EXCITED about getting up and fighting through another day of feeling tired, another day of your brain hurting trying to think  when you feel SO tired the majority of your day… (cuz you KNOW brain fog is REAL.)   Don't you worry, I am sharing w/you my LESS IS MORE plan today and we are KEEPING IT SIMPLE. (Insert big sign of relief!) I promise you, if you commit to this easy plan to renew your energy NATURALLY…. In 7 days (or less) You WILL feel better. You WILL have more energy. You WILL have more mental clarity.  And it's all so DOABLE. These 3 steps are a super SIMPLE way to RENEW your ENERGY in a NATURAL way and help both your BRAIN & your BODY feel so much better.  I pray this blesses you & moves you to action! XO, Michelle   Book your Free Fatigue Freedom Call today, and I'll help you uncover why you are exhausted all the time! So you can finally see what's keeping you from feeling like yourself again AND know what to do about it. You don't have to figure out your exhaustion on your own.  Snag your time to talk about YOUR Fatigue on this free Fatigue Freedom Call!   Ask me your Fatigue Question! https://www.speakpipe.com/treasuredwellness   **Grab your FREE RESOURCE: Foggy & Fatigue Freedom over 40 ***Join our community, Holistic Health for Christian Women over 40, to be supported, encouraged and educated as you regain energy and take back your health. **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   AND YouTube   ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast  

We've all heard it: "Your labs are 'normal'. But you FEEL like crap. You're exhausted, your hair is thinning, (maybe even coming out in a handful), your brain feels foggy and like it's running on low battery…when you used to feel like the energizer bunny…. but your doctor says, ‘Everything looks normal!' Sound familiar? Today, we're diving into the lab tests midlife women should be asking for OR ordering themselves.  Fun fact for you: just because a lab result is ‘in range' doesn't mean it's optimal. AND just because something is common doesn't make it normal…. SO just because your ranges may appear COMMON they aren't normal. This is why I take the functional & holistic approach that I do working with my clients and check labs using functional (not conventional) ranges.  Today, I dive into why 'normal' isn't OPTIMAL, what 5 key lab tests to ask for (or order yourself), common dismissals you may have heard and how you can advocate for yourself. YOU are your own best advocate for your midlife HEALTH!   I pray this blesses you & gives you hope! XO, Michelle   Book your Free Fatigue Freedom Call today, and I'll help you uncover why you are exhausted all the time! So you can finally see what's keeping you from feeling like yourself again. You don't have to figure out your exhaustion on your own.  Snag your time to talk about YOUR Fatigue on this free Fatigue Freedom Call!   Ask me your Question! https://www.speakpipe.com/treasuredwellness   **Grab your FREE RESOURCE: Foggy & Fatigue Freedom over 40 ***Join our community, Holistic Health for Christian Women over 40, to be supported, encouraged and educated as you regain energy and take back your health. **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   AND YouTube   ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.   

Michelle Book is a Jefferson High School graduate and will be retiring tomorrow as the Food Bank of Iowa President and CEO as she looks back on her career there.

Michelle Book, CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, and Di Daniels, board member of SALUD! Multicultural Health Coalition in Storm Lake, discuss food insecurity in Iowa.

Combat Hunger 2024 | Interview with Michelle Book by STAR 102.5/Des Moines

Susie Kundrat is a nationally-renown athletic dietitian and Michelle Book is the President and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa are partnering together for an event on Saturday at Beaverdale Books in Des Moines to promoting

In today's show I am joined by Matt Jungmann to discuss the Farm Progress Show returning to Boone in August, Riley will talk with Michelle Book, CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, about a donation from Iowa Pork, and Dustin and Andy discuss meat processing plant downsizing in the state.

- Food Bank of Iowa President/CEO, Michelle Book LIVE IN STUDIO with Heather & Wickett to kick off The Walking Fed!

Friday, November 17th is Star 102.5's Combat Hunger, presented by American Equity Investment Life Insurance. Michelle Book of the Food Bank of Iowa joins Ken, Kurt & Tawinee to tell us how great the need is this year! You can donate now at CombatHunger.com or on November 17th, bring your monetary/shelf-sustainable food donation to our Combat Hunger drop-off site at American Equity, at 6600 Westown Pkwy. in West Des Moines.

Nina Marquart of Iowa Project Aware, river clean-up results// Michelle Book, Food Bank of Iowa, FY report// John Sorenson, Iowa Bankers Association, rising interest rates// Laura Cannon, Horizon Science Academy charter school// Wanda Goranson, Unity Point Health-DM, Nurse Camp// Roby Smith, Iowa Treasurer, Record unclaimed asset returned to Iowan//

- Michelle Book from the Food Bank of Iowa dropped by to get us ready for "SMOKE OUT HUNGER"!!

An absolute delicious way to help raise money and support for the Food Bank of Iowa, it's Smoke Out Hunger this Sunday at Cowles Commons! Michelle Book from the Food Bank joins us with all the mouthwatering details!

Thanks to the CEO of The Foodbank of Iowa, Michelle Book for stopping by the LAZER studio!

- Weekend Highlights! - Dancing Drake Bulldogs! - Food Bank of Iowa CEO, Michelle Book! - How much for Girl Scout Cookies?

- Weekend Highlights! - Dancing Drake Bulldogs! - Food Bank of Iowa CEO, Michelle Book! - How much for Girl Scout Cookies?

- Weekend Highlights! - Dancing Drake Bulldogs! - Food Bank of Iowa CEO, Michelle Book! - $180 for GIRL SCOUT COOKIES???

Showing up and sharing your voice can be scary. It takes courage and trust.   I've been researching the ways and layers of trust and have found it to be really helpful to see all the ways trust serves - and lack of trust can hurt - our impact and leadership.   In this episode, I explore three layers of trust and how they have been a part of my own journey of leadership. From trusting myself, to trusting others, to seeing that there is something much bigger than me that is infinitely trustworthy - these insights have been profound for my own growth.   You'll also hear about a decision that trusting myself has inspired me to make - and why I'm doing it right now.   Specifically, you'll hear about: How I know the difference between when I'm trusting myself and when I'm not The time I transferred all of my trust to others, in a way that doesn't really work, and what I learned from that What my daughter learning to drive has to do with trust - and why it can help you see where you are already trusting beautifully Where trusting others to do what they promise allows us to do more powerful work in the world (and when to not trust others because it gets in the way of our best work) Why being a pilot or co-pilot of your life may not be the only, or even the best, options How trust serves me in making decisions about taking breaks and recalibrating in my business   I hope this episode serves you in releasing and letting go so you can have the spaciousness, confidence and support to do your very best work in our world.    Want a copy of Michelle Book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking? Go here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook

In the presentation skills training I facilitate, I'm often asked the question: What do I do if my content is just boring?   The truth is, your content can't be boring or no one will pay attention - it's just the facts.   The good news is - there is no inherently boring content! There is only content that hasn't been crafted in a way that engages that particular audience.   This applies to presentations as well as emails, conversations with clients, business partners and your kids or parents as well.   I created this episode to help you take any content and make it way more interesting.   Specifically, you'll learn: The first and most important thing you must do to craft content that will engage any audience (it's magical, really) What working in the insurance industry taught me about creating engaging content Why stories are important, no matter what your topic - and how to choose ones that work How to approach your content with the right intention so the audience or person walks away with their needs met Ways to narrow and focus your content to meet the needs of the audience or the person you are speaking with   I hope this episode helps you brighten up and focus your content in a way that lights up your audience, whether that's one person or a whole auditorium full of people.   Want a copy of Michelle Book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking? Go here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook

In the second episode of this two-part series, we cover tips on how to find the RIGHT kind of TEDx event for your goals.   I also share essential differences between a TEDx talk and a keynote speech or other kinds of presentation. From how to craft a compelling Big Idea to specific guidance on brainstorming, this episode will be an excellent companion as you craft your TED talk - as well as help you get on the TED or TEDx stage.   Building on last week's episode dedicated to helping you set yourself and your application up for a more likely Hell Yes, this second episode rounds out the TEDx preparation.   Specifically, you'll learn: The best way to find TEDx events that are still happening live, especially after the pandemic What to look for in a TEDx event to make sure you have a video you are excited to share everywhere Why every TEDx event is NOT created equal and how to match the opportunity with your personal goals for speaking An excellent starting formula for crafting your Big Idea - even as it will likely evolve as you go through the prep process How to reveal and choose the best content for your TEDx application and, eventually, talk content What I mean by the Magic Mix of Content and why it's so important as you craft your TED talk   Listen to this episode along with part 1 and be completely prepared from searching for your event all the way through crafting your TEDx talk once you get your Hell Yes!   Want a copy of Michelle Book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking? Go here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook   SHOW NOTES: Ep 174 Are You Meant for TED? Part 1 How to Craft a Talk That Attracts Awesome Clients

There are many awesome ways to share your ideas on stage. That said, there is something special about speaking on a TED or TEDx stage - especially for people who are on a mission to change the world with their message. It makes sense. TED events tend to offer beautiful stage experience and production, and it's pretty cool to be a part of an event with strong ethical guidelines that is designed to ignite ideas and engagement with the audience. The mystery comes in when aspiring speakers try to figure out how to get on a TEDx stage. It feels daunting and it's hard to know where to start. I love sharing what I've learned working with many TEDx speakers to help remove the barriers to you getting on a TEDx stage if that's your dream. In this episode, you'll learn: How you can start setting yourself up now to get onto a TEDx stage, even if you aren't quite ready yet The importance of your own goals for speaking on a TEDx stage as you decide how to approach your application What it means to create an “Idea worth Spreading” - and how it often differs from an idea for a keynote Specific qualifications that TEDx curation teams are looking for in TEDx speakers Some of the red flags TEDx event organizers are watching for - they might surprise you! Why you don't have to be an amazing speaker to get a TEDx talk opportunity The importance of applying to more than one event Why being qualified isn't a guarantee you'll be invited to speak   Here's the thing: you are meant for a TED talk, if you feel called to do one. Whether you are ready right now or you want to use this episode to continue to establish your credibility, you can absolutely find an event that will fit your goals and big idea.   I hope this episode is helpful for you on the path!   Want a copy of Michelle Book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking? Go here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook   SHOW NOTES: Chris Messina TEDx Talk: The Technology of Better Humans Susan Hyatt TEDx Talk: If We Want a Better World, We've Got to Kill Diet Culture Here's where to connect with me about supporting you in your TEDx vision      

Story is magic for creating connection. When you tell a story that shows the people you want to serve that you get what they are experiencing, have been there yourself (or helped another person go through it), and come out the other side, you are a beacon light for them.   This is why I call your Story of Transformation your Beacon Light Story.   The truth is, though, you've been through a lot of transformations. Any time you go from one place to another, weathering the difficulties along the way, growing and learning - you transform through the process.   Knowing how to choose the story that will serve your audience best is important.   In this episode, you'll learn: Examples of powerful stories of transformation from my own life, and my clients. Why story is so powerful as part of your thought leadership The basis of choosing your story of transformation, and how it all ties together Where story fits in your overall messaging The reason your story isn't really about you when you use it to serve   I hope this episode helps you focus in on the story you want to share as you step into bigger leadership with your message.   NOTE: Made for This collective membership is opening up again at the end of January! We've made some changes that I think make it an even more awesome decision. I hope you decide to join us! Keep listening for more.   Want a copy of Michelle Book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking? Go here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook   SHOW NOTES: Chris Messina TEDx Talk: The Technology of Better Humans Dr. Sweta Chawla podcast episode How to Tell Your Founder Story How to Be Strategic in Storytelling with Marsha Shandur

Why do some people get out in the world big and powerful with their message, and others hold back? In my 15 years working with leaders of businesses, I know for sure that it's not their credentials, expertise or experience.   In fact, I know way too many brilliant, highly educated, remarkably experienced people who have not made the impact they could make in the world. Even with the best message and tons of support, something gets in the way.   10 years ago, on a walk in the woods with my two dogs, I was asking myself these questions. That's when the 5 Cs came to me. I've spent 10 years testing this model and it holds strong and true. When these five essentials are strong and emboldened, leaders thrive and serve in a much bigger way.   The cool thing is, you can use this as an easy assessment for where you can create a stronger connection in your thought leadership.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why clarity is absolutely essential, but it's not enough to make the biggest impact What gets in the way commitment and how you can create more resolve in your work The two elements of confidence and why knowing these will help you tap into your confidence much easier How caring for your people might change over time and what to do when this happens What burnout has to do with your heart-connection to your work Ways to see your own natural charisma, regardless of your style - and why it matters   I hope this helps you think through your own leadership and ways you might shine even brighter this year.   Here are those links I shared: Meant for TED is coming up January 18th and you have one last chance to join us LIVE! Go to MichelleBarryFranco.com/MeantforTED Create Your Awesome Online Course Quickly is available for a short time 1/9 - 1/11 before live support sessions begin on 1/12. Go to MichelleBarryFranco.com/AwesomeCourseLive Made for This collective membership is opening up again at the end of January! We've made some changes that I think make it an even more awesome decision. I hope you decide to join us! Keep listening for more.   Want a copy of Michelle Book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking? Go here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook   SHOW NOTES: The Power of Resolve The Ocean Wave + Your Vision 2023

It's a Simon Conway Show best of! This hour, we re-listen to our conversations with Mike Rodgers and Michelle Book, The CEO of the Iowa Food Bank

It's a Simon Conway Show best of! This hour, we re-listen to our conversations with Mike Rodgers and Michelle Book, The CEO of the Iowa Food Bank

On this edition of Iowa Press, guests Michelle Book, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, and Kim Guardado, food reservoir director for Hawkeye Area Community Action Program in Hiawatha discuss food insecurity in Iowa.

This morning we continue our food and farm series with a focus back on food. Our guest this morning is Michelle Book, President & CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa since February of 2016. Michelle brought to this position, extensive experience in business management and community relations through lead positions at various boards and councils around our metro as well as nationally. With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Iowa State University, she is a certified public accountant and certified internal auditor and has a deep commitment to the community at large.

We need your help to COMBAT HUNGER. The Food Bank of Iowa's Michelle Book joins us to tell us how dire the need is this year!

If you're looking for a great read, listen in to hear overview that don't give anything away and quotes from my favorite books (so far) in 2022.  I also mentioned Anne Bogel's 2022 Summer Reading Guide.  Click HERE to get it. Book 1: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Interview with Michelle Book 2: The Power of Writing it Down by Allison Fallon Interview with Allison Book 3: The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine Book 4: The Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra Adachi Video Series for The Lazy Genius Kitchen Book 5: Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans Book 6: In Diana's Shadow by Liz Helfrich Book 7: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer John Mark Comer Sermon Book 8: The Art of Possibility by Benjamin and Rosamund Stone Zander   Afternoon Ti: Follow Jessica on Instagram at @highafternoonti Afternoon Ti Website Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Amazon Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Fflat Books Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

Let's fill those shelves of the Food Bank of Iowa. It's Star 102.5's Combat Hunger, and we're happy to have Michelle Book of the Food Bank of Iowa join us on the show! Even the tiniest of donations can make a tremendous difference!

Michelle Book (L)('83 accounting) is the president & CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, a non-profit distribution organization that meets the critical needs of food-insecure Iowans. #CyclonesEverywhere

Big 12 expansion speculation, Michelle Book from the Food Bank of Iowa, College Football Season Predictions with Bama Bob, Mitch Holthus on the Chiefs

Big 12 expansion speculation, Michelle Book from the Food Bank of Iowa, College Football Season Predictions with Bama Bob, Mitch Holthus on the Chiefs

Today, Michelle shares 5 emotional reasons you're bloated. It's common to look at physical issues for bloating, but there are also emotional & energetic reasons our body bloats.Disclaimer this is not medical advice just education!On Metamorphosis with Michelle:Undigested emotions and how they affect youBoundaries & Cord CuttingStress & The Vagus NerveFeeling safe in your bodyAligning to your TruthConnect with Michelle:Book an Application Call For Free From Emotional Eating : https://calendly.com/getwellwmichelle/clarity-callWebsite: https://www.michellekesil.comInstagram: @itsmichellekesil

Today, Michelle shares how the fear of failure is holding you back and exactly how to overcome this to reach your full potential.On Metamorphosis with Michelle:what is the fear of failuregetting honest with your blocksthe fear of successbefriending your fear finding what's behind the fear and transmuting it3 step formula to overcome the fear of failureConnect with Michelle:Book a Free Breakthrough call: https://calendly.com/getwellwmichelle/clarity-callFree From Emotional Eating: https://www.michellekesil.comInstagram: @itsmichellekesil

On this episode, Michelle shares 5 physiological reasons you may be emotionally or binge eating. She addresses how to fix them and address your physical health.Today, on Metamorphosis with Michelle:Restrict & Binge cycleThe Starvation ExperimentCarb DemonizationWhy We Need CarbsFruit FearGut ImbalancesParasites, Candida, SIBOFastingPoor SleepConnect with Michelle:Book a Complementary Call for Free From Emotional Eating:https://calendly.com/getwellwmichelle/clarity-callFree From Emotional Eating Info: https://www.michellekesil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmichellekesil/

Today, Vivien Allred joins Michelle on the show to discuss hormonal health and how to balance your hormones. Vivien Allred (NTP, mBANT, CNHC) studied to become a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist after struggling with many health issues during early adulthood - including acne, hair loss, amenorrhea, anxiety, parasites, SIBO & many of the complexities that come from mold illness & chronic Lyme disease . Getting no real answers from conventional medicine, Vivien decided to take her health into her own hands & is now thriving. Her passion is to help other women identify and address the root causes of their symptoms, including acne, hair loss, fatigue, digestive issues & irregular menstrual cycles.Vivien provides a ton of health education on her social media accounts and website. She also hosts a women's health podcast ‘Hormones in Harmony' where she interviews expert guests in the healthcare & nutrition industry. On this episode of Metamorphosis with Michelle:Vivien's story of how she conquered her health issuesMold illness and how to be proactive on avoiding mold Stages of the female hormonal cycleThe truth about birth control What your Dr's don't tell you about the pillLow progesterone and how to deal with itSyncing with your cycleConnect with Vivien:www.vivanaturalhealth.co.ukFB/IG : @vivanaturalhealthenquires@vivanaturalhealth.co.ukHormones in Harmony PodcastConnect with Michelle:Book a call :https://calendly.com/getwellwmichelle/clarity-callInstagram: @getwellwithmichelle

This episode has me on the other side of the mic, as I am being interviewed on overcoming emotional eating. I share how brain rewiring helped me find food freedom, eat intuitively, and express my emotions.Today, on Metamorphosis with Michelle (Podcast episode bridged from Design your life with Sandy)-Why we emotionally eat-Approaching emotional eating with consciousness-How orthorexic and controlling behaviors around food comes from a place of lack and fear, leading to self-sabotage-How stress, unresolved emotions can store in your body and manifest as physical symptoms-Healthy ways to process emotions-How to overcome common negative neural pathways around food, diet, diets, and body-How to deal with stress and anxious eating-How to approaching food from an abundant mindset and intentionConnect with Michelle:Book a Breakthrough Call: https://calendly.com/getwellwmichelle/clarity-callInstagram: @getwellwithmichelle

Liam Robbins to Vandy, what's next for Iowa hoops, NFL talk with Vinnie Iyer & Michelle Book from the Food Bank of Iowa

Liam Robbins to Vandy, what's next for Iowa hoops, NFL talk with Vinnie Iyer & Michelle Book from the Food Bank of Iowa

There is almost nothing more essential to our existence than food, and nothing as deeply personal for humans in particular. Think about it: we communicate through food, express culture via food, and forge connection when we eat together. Food binds us to the earth and reminds us that we are equals in our need for nutrition to survive. This week on the #thedeliciousstory, we visit with Michelle Book of The Food Bank of Iowa who explains the status of food insecurity in Iowa. In doing so, she also lays out the toll of human suffering due to hunger and explains some surprising ways in which we can benefit with more inclusive access to food. SHARED SUFFERING IN HUNGERI was surprised, and perhaps you will be too, by how long The Food Bank of Iowa has been around. Michelle details the history of the organization, their relationship to Feeding America, and their role in assisting food pantries in 55 counties around the state. Perhaps what is most startling for a local listener is the level of hunger Michelle points to in Iowa BEFORE the latest pandemic crisis. She breaks down the numbers during the interview and also reveals the exponential growth of the issue we are facing right now. We all deal with fear at some point. It's unavoidable. Even if you're not personally facing hunger, you can appreciate on some level what fear of your own survival feels like. For those who are at greatest risk and don't know where their next meal will come from, the suffering is tenfold. Maybe you have faced that fear in the past, or have neighbors and friends who are facing it themselves. I once heard someone refer to the monthly bill-paying ritual as “keeping the wolves at bay.” I've never lost that imagery over the years, especially in the context of those who have the least.And oh, how the wolves do howl. From month to month, they circle and encroach. Without resources, some are faced with an insurmountable hurdle—one they face day-to-day. What has to get paid first? Most likely, rent. Then, the car if there's a job that requires it. By the time they cross off essentials, there may be little, or nothing, left for food. These are the people who come to the food pantries. And these days, the people in the lines at the pantry include so many who never imagined they would face this need. As Michelle explains, food insecurity is nothing new for Iowans. Michelle details where we were in terms of hunger post the 2008 recession. The recovery has not been equal or fully realized by many who often work fulltime earning and unlivable wage. As of data reported in 2019, 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 7 children are struggling with hunger. The pandemic has exponentially impacted Iowans increasing the roster of those who are suffering. It's understandable to feel paralyzed by the numbers and to wonder if hunger is an issue that that can quickly and practically be addressed. One piece of the answer that many people don't realize is that we all benefit when everyone has access to good nutrition. Per the Center for American Progress 2010 data, each of us pays more than $500 per year for hunger-related problems in the U.S. due to lost economic productivity and increased health care costs. Simply by assuring adequate nutrition, we address future problems before they arise. KICK FEAR AND DO SOMETHIHNG I asked Michelle about the issue of food waste as one way to help solve food insecurity. Pre-pandemic, the issue was daunting. Per the UDSA, in the United States food waste was estimated at 30-40 percent of the food supply, meaning approximately 133 billion pounds (and $161 billion worth of money that would have gone into the economy) lost in 2010. Certainly, food waste is an important issue, but you'll be stunned by the situation as it has unfolded recently, and how these new developments are impacting the donation chain for The Food Bank of Iowa. Circling back to the issue of the fear—which we may all be harboring these days—the alternative is the opportunity to take action and help reduce human suffering for our fellow Iowans. Michelle offers ways you can help The Food Bank of Iowa. It feels wonderful to work with an organization which has decades of a proven record for bringing food to those who need it most. No food or action goes wasted. Usually, on The Delicious Story I ask the guest to share a memorable meal. I'm sure you will feel the goosebumps on your neck as Michelle shares her experience. It's the kind of gut-wrenching account that puts a face on mere data. By assuring we each have a place at the table, we make the world better. By giving fear the boot in exchange for action the return is something more precious and dearly needed, a sense of hope. Postscript: I made a commitment at the beginning of this year to donate the cost of one meal per week to The Food Bank of Iowa. I have been practicing fasting to lose weight and have also been exploring the benefits of eating less. It's a small action which has left me humbled. Each time I opt out of heading to the fridge, I'm reminded of how fortunate I am to have the choice to eat or not. I think of those who don't have the luxury of a choice. If you'd like to support The Food Bank of Iowa here is where to begin.

A Joyous Look at Fat, Sugar and Moderation   Fat, sugar, heart attacks and moderation - not to worry, episode 16 isn't a downer, it's Joyous! This episode stars Joy McCarthy, founder of Joyous Health. She'll share her story from daily afternoon M&M's and chronic sickness to a career as an inspiring holistic nutritionist, writer and best-selling author. We'll also hear from Michelle Book from the Canadian Health Food Association. She'll set us straight on the role sugar is playing in our lives today, and simple steps we can take to avoid it. This is an episode exploring choices, not restrictions. So fill your plate with the good stuff- but pay attention to that plate. Over the years they have grown in size. Who knew?