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Gina Hamadey joins the pod to speak about her book, I Want to Thank You. Gina spent a year writing 365 thank you notes to the people who touched her life in big and small ways. If you're looking to feel connection in a disconnected world, this conversation and book are for you. Gina was the travel editor at Food & Wine and Rachael Ray Every Day and started her career at the groundbreaking titles O, the Oprah Magazine and George. She founded the content and social strategy firm Penknife Media. She has written for The New York Times, Real Simple, and Elle, and wrote the cookbook ¡Buenos Nachos! Her website, ginahamadey.com, links to her book, social media and newsletter. Live FWAL Cooking Classes: October "Cozy Dinner" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/cozy-dinner-virtual-cooking-class November "Holiday Sides to Healthy Lunch" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/holiday-sides-to-healthy-lunch Need healthy, feel-good recipes that are completely doable? Subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you inspired, and your family excited for dinner. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $45 and add 24 delicious recipes delivered to your inbox this year: Subscribe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-conrad/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christina-conrad/support

In this week's episode, I talk with Gina Hamadey. Gina is the author of the book I Want to Thank You, about her year writing 365 thank you notes to friends, neighbors, family members, mentors, and more (much more!) She was the travel editor at Food & Wine and Rachael Ray Every Day and started her career at the groundbreaking titles O, the Oprah Magazine and George. She founded the content and social strategy firm Penknife Media. She has also written for The New York Times, Real Simple, and Elle, and wrote the cookbook ¡Buenos Nachos! Our conversation takes off as we chat about gratitude as an action versus a sensation that comes about every now and again. It's one thing to be thankful, but it is very different to take action to express that feeling. Gina teaches us about a gratitude journal that she religiously dabbles in and how it became an inspiration for her book. Her journey in writing 365 thank you notes stemmed from the feeling she got from expressing her gratitude for the impact that these people had in her life. Writing thank you cards is an authentic way to express gratitude and hearing the grande feedback from the recipients of the handwritten notes ignited a spark! Be sure you stay tuned to hear about one thing you can do to practice gratitude today! To sign up for her newsletter and purchase her book visit www.ginahamadey.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alittlelesshotmess/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alittlelesshotmess/support

Gina Hamadey is the author of the book I Want to Thank You (TarcherPerigee, spring 2021), about her year writing 365 thank you notes to friends, neighbors, family members, mentors, and more (much more!) She was the travel editor at Food & Wine and Rachael Ray Every Day and started her career at the groundbreaking titles O, the Oprah Magazine and George. She founded the content and social strategy firm https://www.penknifemedia.com/ (Penknife Media). She has written for https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/27/at-home/how-to-write-a-gratitude-letter.html (The New York Times), Real Simple, and https://www.elle.com/beauty/a36532506/the-power-of-gratitude-and-a-handwritten-thank-you/ (Elle), and wrote the cookbook https://www.amazon.ca/%C2%A1Buenos-Nachos-Gina-Hamadey/dp/0989888231 (¡Buenos Nachos!)  To order her book, “I Want to Thank You” link:  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=i+want+to+thank+you+gina+hamadey&crid=X0BFUZ5G08DE&sprefix=i+want+to+thank+you%2Caps%2C357&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_19 (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=i+want+to+thank+you+gina+hamadey&crid=X0BFUZ5G08DE&sprefix=i+want+to+thank+you%2Caps%2C357&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_19)   Gina Hamadey's website:  https://www.ginahamadey.com/ (https://www.ginahamadey.com/)

If you love this episode, feel free to download it and share with a friend. We would be grateful if you leave a five-star review! (If you don't love it, no need to review) You're invited to join my Gratitude Community, with over 109K subscribers, "The Gratitude Journal", published biweekly.We are grateful for our sponsors!LifeGuides is a peer-to-peer community that helps people navigate through their day-to-day stressors by providing a place of empathy, listening, wisdom and support with a Guide who has walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenge or life experience as you. It's this easy -  Schedule a demo and drop Healthy2021 in the “Any Questions?” box and receive 2 FREE months service.At Methods Of, you will learn the "Methods of Leadership" from some of the best CEOs, executive coaches, thought leaders and business thinkers on the planet. Use my discount code COMEBACK2021 at checkout for a 50% discount!##Our guest today is the fabulous Gina Hamaday,  author of the book I Want to Thank You, about her year writing 365 thank you notes to friends, neighbors, family members, mentors, and more (much more!) She was the travel editor at Food & Wine and Rachael Ray Every Day and started her career at the groundbreaking titles O, the Oprah Magazine and George. She founded the content and social strategy firm Penknife Media. She has written for The New York Times, Real Simple, and Elle, and wrote the cookbook ¡Buenos Nachos! Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent more than two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. Their work is supported by research with more than a million working adults across the globe. They are authors of multiple award-winning Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. LifeGuides is a peer-to-peer community that helps people navigate through their day-to-day stressors by providing a place of empathy, listening, wisdom and support with a Guide who has walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenge or life experience as you.

On today’s very special episode we have the pleasure of welcoming the lovely and talented Gina Hamadey. Gina is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Food & Wine, Rachael Ray Every Day, Women's Health, and other publications, and has just released her new book, “I Want to Thank You: How a Year of Gratitude Can Bring Joy and Meaning in a Disconnected World”. The book is so beautiful and honest, and it prompted us to examine the connection between grief, gratitude and healing. We are so thankful to Gina for writing this book, and for her time spent discussing it with us, and we urge you to pick up a copy at your local bookstore. Thank you Gina for reminding us of the importance of those two very special words.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Processing by becoming a member!Processing is Powered by Simplecast.

When the pandemic first hit the U.S. last March, and we found ourselves working and learning from home and had a lot more time on our hands, many of us made our way to the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and sweet treats and make homemade meals from scratch. Many of us also brought our kids into the kitchen to teach them how to cook, to spend quality time together, and to bond. In fact, according to Guelph Family Health Study, 50% of parents involved their kids in cooking more often during the pandemic.  While cooking can often feel like a chore, or something you don't have time for, cooking with your kids is one of the best ways to get them out of their picky eating habits, encourage them to eat their vegetables, and become healthy, adventurous eaters. Although it may be messy, it doesn't have to be time-consuming or stressful and you can use it as an opportunity to teach a life skill, spark creativity and build a stronger relationship with your kids.  In this episode, I'm talking with Katie Kimball, founder of KitchenStewarship.com and the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse about where the idea of “kid-friendly food” and kids menus came from, the many benefits of cooking with kids, and why it's more important than ever that we do. Plus, Katie serves up easy, practical tips to teach your kids how to cook—and even make dinner on their own. Season #2 starts in June and new episodes post on Tuesday. Subscribe today so you never miss the latest news and practical insight for raising healthy families and creating change in the U.S.  Be sure to sign up for the free video course, Turn Your Picky Eaters Into Little Foodies: https://www.julierevelant.com/free-video-email-course/. Welcome  2:30 Why is there this misplaced belief that kids will only eat “kid-friendly foods?” 6:37 Where did the idea for kid's menus come from? 11:20 Why, now more than ever, is it vital that we re-think how we feed our kids? 19:30 What does research tell us about when we can have the greatest impact on kids' eating habits?  21:35 What are all of the benefits of teaching kids how to cook?   26:33 For parents who don't know how to cook or don't like to cook, what are some easy steps they can take?  39:35 How do we redefine play, how we spend our time, and dinner? 33:07 What are some simple, practical tips for parents to teach kids to cook for the family?  39:30 What is the #KidsMealRevolution and how can parents get involved?  LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Katie talked about a 2019 study in the journal Pediatrics which showed influencers marketing unhealthy foods to kids are effective but marketing healthy foods had no effect. Katie is the founder of KitchenStewardship.com.Katie is the creator of the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse.Watch a video with Katie talking about the #KidsMealRevolution.Watch the Knife Skills for Kids video for Food Issues listeners. ABOUT OUR SPONSOR The Dinner Daily is a one-of-a-kind, weekly, personalized dinner planning service that makes getting dinner on the table every night easy and affordable for busy families.  Founded by a working mom of 3, The Dinner Daily answers the “what's for dinner” question, helps families eat healthy, and save money and time.  Members receive complete meal plans and an organized grocery shopping list customized according to their food preferences, dietary needs, family size, and weekly specials at more than 16,000 grocery stores across the U.S. to help them save money.  Meal plans can be customized for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, heart-healthy, and more. The service also provides one-click ordering at Kroger stores nationwide and select Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast.  The Dinner Daily has been featured in Rachael Ray Every Day and Working Mother magazines.  Memberships are as low as $4/a month and new members ge...

One of the essential elements of One Bold Move is gratitude. This episode talks about the power of sharing gratitude with others—and how to do it with joy. Once a month I’m going to introduce you to someone who has been a part of my work and life to share their one bold move with you. This month’s One Bold Move is from Gina Hamadey. Gina is the founder of Penknife Media, a content and social strategy firm, and the author of the book I Want to Thank You. Before founding her company, Gina served as the Travel Editor for Food & Wine and Rachael Ray Every Day, and started her career at O Magazine. Her book, I Want to Thank You, debuted this week, so exciting! Your One Bold Move: Write the thank you note. It can be to someone you know well, someone you’ve lost touch with, an author you admire, a mentor. Share gratitude with others and watch it build within yourself. For more on Gina Hamadey: Gina’s book, I Want to Thank You: https://bookshop.org/books/i-want-to-thank-you-how-a-year-of-gratitude-can-bring-joy-and-meaning-in-a-disconnected-world/9780593189627 Follow Gina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina.hamadey/?hl=en For more from Shanna: Website: https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking When you make your #oneboldmove, tag me on social so I can cheer you on!

Feeding kids is no easy feat for parents today, but with snacks, candy, and treats available virtually everywhere we go, it's no wonder raising healthy, adventurous eaters can seem impossible.  Whether our kids are at school, sports, or running errands with us, they're tempted with junk food at every turn. Plus, as a generation, we've also developed a mentality that kids need snacks in their strollers, on car rides, at playdates, and even at the doctor's office. Sometimes, we even find ourselves doling out snacks when our kids get antsy or act up, to keep them occupied, or as a reward for a job well done.  In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Nimali Fernando, a board-certified pediatrician, founder of the Dr. Yum Project, a non-profit that helps families and communities overcome the barriers to eating well, and co-author of, “Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater.”  Dr. Fernando talks about how our food culture has contributed to childhood obesity and chronic disease in the U.S., why kids are snacking all the time, and how it can lead to picky eating. We also talk about easy, practical ways parents can raise healthy eating kids despite our food culture and the other challenges we face.  New episodes post on Tuesday. Subscribe today so you never miss the latest news and practical insight for raising healthy families and creating change in the U.S.  Be sure to sign up for the free video course, Turn Your Picky Eaters Into Little Foodies: https://www.julierevelant.com/free-video-email-course/. Welcome  2:30 What does research tell us about our food environment and chronic diseases like childhood obesity, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? 6:34 Is the 24/7 food environment one of the main causes of chronic disease among the pediatric population?  9:31 Why are food rewards a bad habit? 13:40 Why do parents think kids need snacks everywhere they go? 19:01 Why is it important to teach kids to recognize their hunger and satiety cues and how do we do that? 22:15 Can parents' obsession with food and nutrition lead to kids feeling deprived and having an increased risk for disordered eating? 26:44 What are the reasons kids can become obsessed with food? 27:30 How can parents recognize the signs that their kids may be food-obsessed and what should they do about it? 28:08 What are a few practical tips for parents to raise healthy eaters when food is at every turn? 31:00 Where can listeners go to learn more about these food issues and you? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Dr. Fernando's non-profit organization, The Dr. Yum Project  Dr. Fernando is the co-author of “Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater.” Dr. Yum Project's meal•o•matic tool to make personalized meals.  Dr. Yum's Food Adventure: Home Edition ABOUT OUR SPONSOR The Dinner Daily is a one-of-a-kind, weekly, personalized dinner planning service that makes getting dinner on the table every night easy and affordable for busy families.  Founded by a working mom of 3, The Dinner Daily answers the “what's for dinner” question, helps families eat healthy, and save money and time.  Members receive complete meal plans and an organized grocery shopping list customized according to their food preferences, dietary needs, family size, and weekly specials at more than 16,000 grocery stores across the U.S. to help them save money.  Meal plans can be customized for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, heart-healthy, and more. The service also provides one-click ordering at Kroger stores nationwide and select Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast. The Dinner Daily has been featured in Rachael Ray Every Day and Working Mother magazines.  Memberships are as low as $4/a month and new members get a free, 2-week trial. Go to TheDinnerDaily.com and use code “HEALTH15” to receive 15% off. 

When was the last time you wrote a thank you letter? For most of us, the last time was as a child to thank friends or family members for gifts or other generous acts. But the long forgotten act of writing thank you notes is more powerful than a simple thank you. Letters of gratitude can spark upward spirals of positivity and connection, among other things. Gina Hamadey especially knows just how valuable writing thank you letters can be. Gina is the author of the forthcoming book, I Want to Thank You, about her year writing 365 thank you notes to friends, neighbors, family members, mentors, and more (much more!) She was the travel editor at Food & Wine and Rachael Ray Every Day and started her career at the groundbreaking titles O, the Oprah Magazine, and George. She founded the content and social strategy firm Penknife Media. She has written for The New York Times, Real Simple, and Women's Health, among other publications. In this episode, Gina thoughtfully shares with us key lessons around gratitude from her new book. Listen to this episode and learn about:Gina giving credit and thanks to her 5th grade teacher, Mary C. Hall (3:24)The role of mentorship in destiny (5:53)The synergistic nature of writing and gratitude (7:24)If gratitude is selfish (10:09)If a letter is always the best way to express your gratitude (17:13)Giving and expecting nothing in return (22:07)The importance of reliving the past (25:07)The strength of reactivating weak ties (34:31)Gina's message to her 5th grade teacher (42:00) Links:Connect with Gina on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-hamadey-5891894/Gina's Website - https://www.ginahamadey.com/I Want to Thank You - https://www.amazon.com/Want-Thank-You-Gratitude-Disconnected/dp/0593189620/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

In the U.S., we waste 40% of our food, costing $218 billion dollars a year. At the same time, food insecurity rates are at an all-time high, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the USDA, 30 million adults and 12 million children may not always have access to the food they need. In this episode, I'm talking with Urvashi Rangan, PhD, an environmental health scientist, toxicologist, and investigator, and Chief Science Advisor to the Grace Communications Foundation about the drivers of food waste in the U.S., COVID-19's impact and lessons learned, and how solving for food waste can improve food insecurity rates. We also talk about how to reduce food waste at home, how to cook sustainably,  as well as composting, upcycled foods, and more.  New episodes post on Tuesday. Subscribe today so you never miss the latest news and practical insight for raising healthy families and creating change in the U.S.  Be sure to sign up for the free video course, Turn Your Picky Eaters Into Little Foodies: https://www.julierevelant.com/free-video-email-course/. Welcome  2:34 What's the difference between food waste and food loss? 4:20 What are the reasons for food waste and food loss?  10:44 Twenty-nine million adults are struggling with food insecurity. In what ways can reducing food waste decrease food insecurity? 13:04 At the beginning of the pandemic, what were the issues the U.S. faced at every level when it came to the supply chain?  21:29 Did the supply chain issues contribute to food waste? 25:37 In the beginning, high rates of meat plant workers were getting COVID-19—has this been solved?  29:08 Have our shopping habits during COVID-19 affected rates of food waste? How can we reduce food waste at home? 33:16 What does cooking sustainability mean and what are tips for families? 37:34 How can composting be really easy for people? 43:16 How can you reduce food waste with herbs and zesting? 45:53 For parents feeding babies and young children, what are some ways for them to reduce food waste? 49:45 What are upcycled foods?  51:46 Where can listeners go to get more information about these food issues? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW FoodPrint.org  FoodPrint's Seasonal Food Guide ReFED.com Walden Local  ABOUT OUR SPONSOR The Dinner Daily is a one-of-a-kind, weekly, personalized dinner planning service that makes getting dinner on the table every night easy and affordable for busy families.  Founded by a working mom of 3, The Dinner Daily answers the “what's for dinner” question, helps families eat healthy, and save money and time.  Members receive complete meal plans and an organized grocery shopping list customized according to their food preferences, dietary needs, family size, and weekly specials at more than 16,000 grocery stores across the U.S. to help them save money.  Meal plans can be customized for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, heart-healthy, and more. The service also provides one-click ordering at Kroger stores nationwide and select Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast.  The Dinner Daily has been featured in Rachael Ray Every Day and Working Mother magazines.  Memberships are as low as $4/a month and new members get a free, 2-week trial. Go to TheDinnerDaily.com and use code “HEALTH15” to receive 15% off. 

When it comes to our health, we hear a lot about inflammation and anti-inflammatory diets and foods. With rates of childhood obesity, type-2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and depression and anxiety in kids on the rise, and the impact that COVID-19 has had on chronic diseases, it's important to look at inflammation and its role in our kids' health.  In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Maria Mascarenhas, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP),  and co-author of “The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook,” about the differences between acute and chronic inflammation, the basics of the anti-inflammatory approach, and the benefits of anti-inflammatory diets. We also talk about the best anti-inflammatory foods, how to encourage your kids to eat them, and easy, delicious recipes they'll love.  New episodes post on Tuesday. Subscribe today so you never miss the latest news and practical insight for raising healthy families and creating change in the U.S.  Be sure to sign up for the free video course, Turn Your Picky Eaters Into Little Foodies: https://www.julierevelant.com/free-video-email-course/. Welcome  1:15 What is inflammation?  2:44  Would you say most people have chronic inflammation? 3:25 What are chronic diseases and conditions are linked to inflammation? 4:09 What is leaky gut syndrome?  4:59 Should we be thinking about inflammation when it comes to our kids? 7:38 What do we know about inflammation's link to the microbiome and mental health? 9:58 Is diet a cure-all for preventing chronic diseases? 11:53 What is the anti-inflammatory approach and how did it come to be?  14:32 What are the core tenants of anti-inflammatory eating? 18:30 What does research show about the benefits of anti-inflammatory diets? 22:31 What are the best anti-inflammatory foods? 23:58 Is eating a rainbow of colorful foods a way to encourage kids to eat a wider variety of foods? 25:05 Are there foods that are off-limits or those parents should avoid feeding their kids?  28:10 Are dairy and gluten inflammatory foods and should we limit or avoid them? 31.15 Is yogurt a good source of probiotics for kids? 32:51 What type of yogurt should we be eating? 34:22 What are tasty ways to introduce fermented foods to kids? 37:14 Should parents introduce herbs and spices to their kids when they're babies?   39:42 What are practical tips for getting kids to be more adventurous eaters and kids who grow to accept and love these foods? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW About Maria R. Mascarenhas, MBBS, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia  CHOP Integrative Health Anti-Inflammatory Recipes & Videos "The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook: The Kid-Friendly, Pediatrician-Approved Way to Transform Your Family's Health"   EWG Dirty 12 and Clean 15  ABOUT OUR SPONSOR The Dinner Daily is a one-of-a-kind, weekly, personalized dinner planning service that makes getting dinner on the table every night easy and affordable for busy families.  Founded by a working mom of 3, The Dinner Daily answers the “what's for dinner” question, helps families eat healthy, and save money and time.  Members receive complete meal plans and an organized grocery shopping list customized according to their food preferences, dietary needs, family size, and weekly specials at more than 16,000 grocery stores across the U.S. to help them save money.  Meal plans can be customized for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, heart-healthy, and more. The service also provides one-click ordering at Kroger stores nationwide and select Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast.  The Dinner Daily has been featured in Rachael Ray Every Day and Working Mother magazines.  Memberships are as low as $4/a month and new members get a free, 2-week trial. Go to TheDinnerDaily.com and use code “HEALTH15” to receive 15% off. 

Founder of her namesake PR firm, Brittany Sykes PR, Brittany Sykes has a decade's worth of impressive communications experience under her belt. Her work at L.A-based Levine Communications alone earned her clients spots on the front page of USA Today, segments with Today and Rachael Ray Every Day, and coverage in Redbook. In this episode of the DIMPRP Podcast, Brittany and Vanessa discuss what they hate about PR, managing client expectations, their dream clients, and more. Vanessa also shares her thoughts on the evolution of influencing.

Every year in the U.S., companies spend nearly $2 billion marketing unhealthy foods and drinks to kids in a ton of sneaky ways: in the school cafeteria, on YouTube and social media, through gaming, sports and event sponsorships, branded toys, product placements, athlete endorsements, and even on your kids virtual learning problems. In this episode, I'm talking with Bettina Elias Siegel, a national journalist, children's food advocate, and author of “Kid Food: The Challenge of Feeding Children In a Highly Processed World,” about the history of food marketing to kids in the U.S., why companies are determined to reach kids of all ages, the “pester power” conundrum, kid influencers on YouTube, how parents can spot these sneaky tactics, what needs to happen at a policy level, and what you can do to advocate for stronger policies and affect change.  New episodes post on Tuesday. Subscribe today so you never miss the latest news and practical insight for raising healthy families and creating change in the U.S.  Be sure to sign up for the free video course, Turn Your Picky Eaters Into Little Foodies: https://www.julierevelant.com/free-video-email-course/. Welcome  2:23 What is the history of food marketing and advertising in the U.S.? 4:35 Why are food and beverage companies determined to target kids and teens? 8:25 What's problematic about food marketing to kids today and what are the sneaky ways they're being targeted? 11:21 Has anything changed about their strategy and tactics during COVID-19? 13:57 Food marketing in the cafeteria at schools—are there rules around this? 19:00 Why is the recent study in the journal Pediatrics about kid influencers concerning? 24:27 Is there oversight for food marketing and advertising?  33:00  What is problematic about the marketing of seemingly “healthy” foods such as yogurt or brands that are endorsed by someone who is perceived as healthy like an athlete? 34.52 What needs to happen at a policy level? 39.21 What can parents do to advocate for change and also make healthy choices for their kids? 42:18 Where listeners can go to get more information about these Food Issues and Bettina Elias Siegel.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Kid Food: The Challenge of Feeding Children in a Highly Processed World Subscribe to The Lunch Tray Newsletter ABOUT OUR SPONSOR The Dinner Daily is a one-of-a-kind, weekly, personalized dinner planning service that makes getting dinner on the table every night easy and affordable for busy families.  Founded by a working mom of 3, The Dinner Daily answers the “what's for dinner” question, helps families eat healthy, and save money and time.  Members receive complete meal plans and an organized grocery shopping list customized according to their food preferences, dietary needs, family size, and weekly specials at more than 16,000 grocery stores across the U.S. to help them save money.  Meal plans can be customized for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, heart-healthy, and more. The service also provides one-click ordering at Kroger stores nationwide and select Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast.  The Dinner Daily has been featured in Rachael Ray Every Day and Working Mother magazines.  Memberships are as low as $4/a month and new members get a free, 2-week trial. Go to TheDinnerDaily.com and use code “HEALTH15” to receive 15% off. 

When COVID first hit the U.S. last March and we were all at home a lot more, we found ourselves in the kitchen baking, cooking, having dinner, and sharing family meals together. Now, nearly a year later, and suffice to say, home cooking and family mealtimes are seeing a renaissance.  Today on the show, we're taking a look at how COVID-19 has changed the way we eat and feed our families, what the latest research shows about family meals, sharing practical ways to make mealtimes easier and more affordable, and how to connect with your family whether you're in the dining room or on Zoom. In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Anne Fishel, the Executive Director and co-founder of The Family Dinner Project. New episodes post on Tuesday. Subscribe today so you never miss the latest news and practical insight for raising healthy families and creating change in the U.S.  Be sure to sign up for the free video course, Turn Your Picky Eaters Into Little Foodies: https://www.julierevelant.com/free-video-email-course/. Welcome  1:34 What is The Family Dinner Project and what is its mission?3:53 What does research tell us about the benefits of family meals? 6:37 Do family meals help kids eat more fruits and vegetables? 7:30  What does research show about the effects the pandemic has had on family meals?11:28 Do all family meals have benefits, not only dinner?12:41 In what ways can family meals help children better cope with the challenges, anxiety, and uncertainties of the pandemic? 16:40 Are family meals an opportunity to help kids problem solve, especially because distance learning is so challenging? 18:08 Are virtual meals an effective way to connect with family?21:47 How can parents let go of perfection and still prioritize family meals?27:00 When we return to the “new normal,” will families still be cooking and sharing meals as much as they do now?29:00 Can baking together have the same positive impact on families and kids? 31:28 What are ways families can connect at the dinner table? 38:09 What are frugal ways families can get dinner on the table most nights of the week?40:16 What are some ways to beat mealtime boredom?42:29 How can people learn more about The Family Dinner Project? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW The Family Dinner Project Sign up for The Family Dinner Project's newsletter and Dinner Tonight ideasBudget-friendly recipes compatible with WIC and SNAP programs Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook ABOUT OUR SPONSOR The Dinner Daily is a one-of-a-kind, weekly, personalized dinner planning service that makes getting dinner on the table every night easy and affordable for busy families.  Founded by a working mom of 3, The Dinner Daily answers the “what's for dinner” question, helps families eat healthy, and save money and time.  Members receive complete meal plans and an organized grocery shopping list customized according to their food preferences, dietary needs, family size, and weekly specials at more than 16,000 grocery stores across the U.S. to help them save money.  Meal plans can be customized for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, heart-healthy, and more. The service also provides one-click ordering at Kroger stores nationwide and select Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast.  The Dinner Daily has been featured in Rachael Ray Every Day and Working Mother magazines.  Memberships are as low as $4/a month and new members get a free, 2-week trial. Go to TheDinnerDaily.com and use code “HEALTH15” to receive 15% off. 

In 2020, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in the U.S. went through a ton of changes, some of which were because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools and food service directors faced significant financial challenges, were forced to change the foods on the menu and how they distributed meals to kids. In episode 2, we took a deep dive into these issues with Colin Schwartz from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. In this episode, I spoke with Brandy Dreibelbis, director of school food operations at the Chef Ann Foundation, about what schools and food service directors have to had to contend with through COVID-19 and the 2020-21 school year. We also talked about universal school meals and what we can expect from the Biden Administration.  Welcome  1:51 How the USDA's COVID-19 waivers and other flexibilities affected schools and food service directors. 4:16 What has the affect been on the nutrition of school meals?6:44 What have schools had to contend with financially during COVID-19?9:02 For kids who have school lunch delivered to the classroom, are they more likely to eat the meals?10:04 Why were staffing cuts necessary and how has it affected schools? 13:18 How have the changes disproportionally affected underserved communities?16:10  What are the differences between a self-operating and outsourced food service program? 18:16 What can parents do to advocate for scratch cooking in their district when it's more expensive?20:40 The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 made a lot of positive changes to school meals, but one of the criticisms was that kids weren't necessarily eating the food. Can kids accept and love healthy foods they're being served at school even if they're not eating that way at home?24:18 Congress introduced a bill to introduce universal school meals. Is it necessary and why? 26:11 What is the history and mission of the Chef Ann Foundation?26:56 How can parents learn more and advocate for healthier school meals?  LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Chef Ann FoundationThe Lunch Box Fresh Food Matters Video with Chef Ann Cooper ABOUT OUR SPONSOR The Dinner Daily is a one-of-a-kind, weekly, personalized dinner planning service that makes getting dinner on the table every night easy and affordable for busy families.  Founded by a working mom of 3, The Dinner Daily answers the “what's for dinner” question, helps families eat healthy, and save money and time.  Members receive complete meal plans and an organized grocery shopping list customized according to their food preferences, dietary needs, family size, and weekly specials at more than 16,000 grocery stores across the U.S. to help them save money.  Meal plans can be customized for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, heart-healthy, and more. The service also provides one-click ordering at Kroger stores nationwide and select Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast.  The Dinner Daily  has been featured in Rachael Ray Every Day and Working Mother magazines.  Memberships are as low as $4/a month and new members get a free, 2-week trial. Go to TheDinnerDaily.com and use code “HEALTH15” to receive 15% off. 

Welcome to the very first episode of "Food Issues." In this episode, about the impact of COVID-19 on health inequities, rates of food insecurity, and childhood obesity. We also tackle the current state of school lunch and proposed waivers, food marketing and social media influencers and what we can do to affect change. My guest is Dr. Marlene Schwartz, the Director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity and Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at UConn. For the highlights, see the time stamps below, but listening to the entire episode will give you a deep dive into the issues. Welcome2:00 What impact has COVID-19 had on food insecurity?4:10 What impact has COVID-19 had on childhood obesity rates? 6.51 What did the USDA waivers for school lunch do?15.04 How has COVID-19 affected health inequities in the U.S.?18.06  Dr. Schwartz's research about unhealthy food donations and social stigma are linked to higher rates of both food insecurity and obesity among food pantry clients 27.00 What did this recent study on junk food marketing find and what's your advice to parents?34.52 YouTube influencers are marketing junk food to kids too—what can parents do?38.05 What is the impact of COVID-19 on childhood obesity rates?40.37 What does the future hold—do you have hope for these food issues to improve? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesitySubscribe to the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity's newsletter  ABOUT OUR SPONSOR The Dinner Daily is a one-of-a-kind, weekly, personalized dinner planning service that makes getting dinner on the table every night easy and affordable for busy families.  Founded by a working mom of 3, The Dinner Daily answers the “what's for dinner” question, helps families eat healthy, and save money and time.  Members receive complete meal plans and an organized grocery shopping list customized according to their food preferences, dietary needs, family size, and weekly specials at more than 16,000 grocery stores across the U.S. to help them save money.  Meal plans can be customized for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, heart-healthy, and more. The service also provides one-click ordering at Kroger stores nationwide and select Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast.  The Dinner Daily  has been featured in Rachael Ray Every Day and Working Mother magazines.  Memberships are as low as $4/a month and new members get a free, 2-week trial. Go to TheDinnerDaily.com and use code “HEALTH15” to receive 15% off. 

Join cohost Vallery for a conversation with Janet McCracken and Joseph Hernandez. We discuss how to balance our time and energy as freelancers, while still working on larger projects that are important to us. Over the past 20 years, Janet McCracken has served as an editor, recipe developer, and recipe tester at a variety of publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Bon Appetit, and Rachael Ray Every Day. She believes in the zen of pie-making, that ice cream is the perfect food, and that sharing a meal with family and friends is the finest way to spend any part of the day.  She splits her time between NYC and Connecticut. Joseph Hernandez is an award-winning freelance editor and writer. He previously served as the deputy editor of food and dining at the Chicago Tribune, senior travel editor at Thrillist, and most recently as senior editor at SevenFifty Daily, overseeing coverage of the wine and spirits industries. A proud Chicagoan, he resides in Brooklyn home with his husband and hedgehog.Why Food? is powered by Simplecast.  

In this premier episode of Beyond the Boxx, Sherri Langburt, CEO of Babbleboxx interviews Liz Vaccariello. For show notes from this interview and more influencer marketing secrets, visit https://podcast.babbleboxx.com.Liz Vaccariello is the Editor-in-Chief of Parents magazine, the 2.2 million rate base title. In addition, she is currently the Group Editorial Director for Parents Latina and Meredith’s lifestyle titles including Shape, Real Simple, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, Health.Vaccariello has led many of the media industry’s most recognizable brands, developing content across print, digital and social channels. Prior to joining Meredith, Vaccariello held numerous executive editorial roles including serving as the Chief Content Officer for Reader’s Digest.  She has also served as Editor-in-Chief of Rachael Ray Every Day; Editor-in-Chief of Prevention; Executive Editor of Fitness; and Editor-in-Chief of Cleveland Magazine. Vaccariello regularly appears on national broadcast media including The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, and Dr. Oz.  She is the author of nine best-selling books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Flat Belly Diet!She has received numerous awards and honors over her distinguished career and is a frequent speaker at major summits presented by the MPA, Folio, MIN, and Digiday among others.Vaccariello, who is the parent of twin daughters, earned a BA in Communications with Distinction from the University of Michigan and lives in New Jersey with her family.

Allyson Johnson is a senior editorial project manager at National Geographic Books. A University of Maryland graduate (Go TERPS!), she previously worked at Rachael Ray Every Day magazine and has been published in USA Weekend, Brides.com, Brit + Co., among other publications. She’s the master of getting involved and started her hustle early on while in college. “You never know what you’re going to like and what you’re going to be good at,” said Allyson. This mindset landed her positions as a writer for both USA Weekend magazine and College Magazine where she landed her first celebrity interview and gained experience editing. Find out how Allyson landed her passion career at National Geographic by making the ask of her internship coordinator to help find opportunities. Download my podcast interview with Allyson here on iTunes! Once you’re inspired by Allyson’s story we would love to read your review. http://bit.ly/AmandaNachmanPodcast  

This week we welcome to the show Kate Kordsmeier. She is an Atlanta-based freelance food and travel writer and recipe developer for more than 100 publications, including USA Today, EatingWell, Travel + Leisure, Cooking Light, The Washington Post, Clean Eating, Conde Nast Traveler, FITNESS, Delta Sky, Women’s Health, American Way, Shape, Wine Enthusiast, Vegetarian Times, The Travel Channel, SELF, Rachael Ray Every Day, Real Simple, Esquire, Modern Luxury and DRAFT. She is also the former Atlanta Editor for About.com, the author of the cookbook Atlanta Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Big Peach and the founder of Root + Revel, a food and wellness site devoted to natural living. Questions we ask in this episode: How did you use real food to heal from PCOS? What led you to explore a natural approach to healing? Did you supplement your diet during this time? What external/lifestyle factors contributed to your illness? https://shop.180nutrition.com.au/ Stu Hey, this is Stu from 180 Nutrition and welcome to another episode of the health sessions. It’s here that we connect with the world’s best experts in health, wellness, and human performance in an attempt to cut through the confusion on what it actually takes to achieve long lasting health. [00:00:30] Before we get into the show today, you might not know that we make products, too. That’s right. We’re into whole food nutrition and have a range of superfoods and natural supplements that help support your day. If you’re curious, jump over to 180Nutrition.com.au, and take a look. [00:01:00] Okay, back to the show. This week, I am excited to welcome Kate Kordsmeier to the show. Kate is a US-based food and travel writer. She is a recipe developer. She is also founder of a food and wellness site called Root and Revel. Well worth a look. In this episode, we concentrate on Kate’s journey in healing herself from PCOS, that’s Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and also hyperthyroidism. And also, we talk in depth about her experience with conventional medicine versus functional medicine. And regardless of where you are in life right now, I think you’ll get a lot out of this episode. Kate is a lovely lady. We have a lot of fun, and she’s got some great info to share. Anyway, enough rambling from me. Let’s get into the show. Hey guys, this is Stu from 180 Nutrition, and I am delighted to welcome Kate Kordsmeier to the show. Good morning, Kate. Kate Good evening from Atlanta. Stu Oh, right. Okay. We’ve got our … Yeah, in different time zones. Kate Yeah. Stu Kate, really, really excited to pick your brains and have you tell your story as well on the show. First up, before we get into all of that stuff, I’d love if you could tell our listeners a little bit about who you are and what you do. Kate Sure. Let’s see. My name is Kate Kordsmeier. I have been a freelance food writer and recipe developer for about 10 years. About two … A little more than two years ago, I started a holistic health and wellness blog called Root and Revel, and I now do that full time. And oh, my cat’s coming to say hello. For full transcript and interview: http://180nutrition.com.au/180-tv/kate-kordemeier-interview/

Ted Frank, Story Strategist at Backstories Studio, joins Andy to talk about how movie storytelling can dramatically improve corporate presentations."There are three parts to it: They make it simple. They make it real. And they make it powerful.""Screenwriters start with three key scenes...and they develop those first. And then they have a map of where the story is going.""We are all emotional people, even though we forget when we present.""Sound can create an emotional bond.""The secret ingredient... that will absolutely make people engaged with it and captivated with it is... tension."Ted's DrinkBourbon Basil Smash (adapted from Rachael Ray Every Day)10 Thai or regular basil leaves1 1/2 ounces bourbon3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice1/2 ounce ginger-infused simple syrup1/4 ounce lemon-lime simple syrupBasil leafCreating Ginger-infused Simple Syrup: Put equal parts water and sugar into a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat. Add ginger to taste. Once syrup is dissolved, remove ginger and store.In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake the first 5 ingredients until cold; strain into a rocks glass half-filled with lightly crushed ice. Stir; top with more lightly crushed ice. Garnish with basil leaf.LinksBackstories Studio (website)Ted Frank (Linkedin)Get to the Heart (Amazon)

In this podcast, Laura speaks with freelance writer Kate Kordsmeier on how to be a successful freelancer. She is an Atlanta-based freelance food and travel writer and recipe developer for more than 100 publications, including USA Today, EatingWell, Travel + Leisure, Cooking Light, The Washington Post, Clean Eating, Conde Nast Traveler, FITNESS, Delta Sky, Women’s Health, American Way, Shape, Wine Enthusiast, Vegetarian Times, The Travel Channel, SELF, Rachael Ray Every Day, Real Simple, Esquire, Modern Luxury and DRAFT. She is also the Atlanta Editor for About.com, the author of the cookbook Atlanta Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Big Peach and the founder of Root + Revel, a food and wellness site devoted to natural living. television writer and producer You can connect with Kate www.katekordsmeier.com, www.rootandrevel.com or on twitter at @kpkords, @rootandrevel. You can connect at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find her on facebook via Write Hot and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.