We Feel Super Nourished!

To celebrate an amazing first season of the show, I had my cohosts over for dinner, serving a menu that worked for each of our lifestyle diets!  Today, I'm inviting you to be a fly on the wall at our celebration meal.  I can't wait for you to hear each cohost share her favorite moment from this season.  Let's eat! Linkables discussed in this episode: Nature's Bounty Vitamin B Sublingual Complex. Mozza! Yoga with Adriene. What about you?  Did you have a favorite moment this season?  We'd love to hear about it!  Send us a question or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.  We'll talk at you again in July!  Stay super.

From pressure to be a certain size to messaging that tells us we're not as beautiful as the next girl, it is hard to be a woman in 2018.  Today, Ingrid and I are inviting you into our girlfriend chat as we talk about everything from biggest media pet peeves to preparing for old age to empowering each other with encouragement...let's get into it! Linkables discussed in this episode: Marilyn Monroe's actual dress size. Sunscreen by Baz Luhrmann. What comes to mind for you when you consider giving up perfection?  We'd love to know!  Send us a question, connect with Ingrid here, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

In honor of Mother's Day this Sunday, I'm picking Lorrie's brain on the ever-important topic of raising healthy kids!  She shares how it's possible to "not do picky" in your house as well as a fun activity for older kids who are ready to take some ownership of their diets.  Happy Mother's Day to all our mamas! Linkables discussed in this episode: Madrid EVA Birkenstocks. A Brief History of USDA Food Guides (includes the old school food pyramid and today's "My Plate" recommendation). And here is Lorrie's very own chocolate cheesecake recipe! Crust: 2 cups shredded coconut Optional (1/4 cup almond meal, almonds or walnuts) 1/4 cup raw cacao powder scant 1/2 cup dates     Blend in blender or food process until crumbly, press into the bottom of a pie pan or cheesecake pan.  Filling: 1 can full fat coconut milk 1/2 cup raw cacao powder 1/2 cup dates *Double or triple if using cheesecake pan.       Blend in a blender until smooth; pour into pan.  Refrigerate until set.  How are you helping your kids take ownershi

Jackie and I are getting up close and personal with you today!  We're not OBGYNs, but we do each have some personal experience with specific feminine health issues that we're happy to share with you.  And as always, we'll land the plane at nutrition. Linkables discussed in this episode: The Gia Allemand Foundation website. Highly Sensitive Persons resources.  What areas of feminine health are most important to you?  Have you learned something helpful about your family history recently?  We'd love to know!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Alex is our resident athlete!  Today, I'm interviewing her on favorite forms of exercise, training for athletic events, and (of course) how nutrition comes into play when working on a specific athletic goal.  Whether you're more into gentle movement rhythms (like me) or a regimented exercise practice (like her), we've got some encouragement to offer you today! Linkables discussed in this episode: My Life in France, by Julia Child. Julie and Julia. Cappello's almond flour pasta. Do you derive joy from working out the way Alex does?  What nutritional approaches do you rely on when working toward an athletic goal?  We'd love to hear from you!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

A couple weeks ago, Lorrie and I covered sugar--what it is and how carbohydrates break down into sugar in the body.  Well today, Ingrid and I are offering a practical follow up for those of you who are looking to get sugar out of your internal organs and reset your tastebuds.  Sometimes when we take on a short term detox or cleanse, we become more successful with sticking to the guidelines of our lifestyle diets long term!  Linkables discussed in this episode:Poh & Co. on Netflix.The Whole 30. What appeals to you when it comes to cleaning the sugar out of those internal organs?  Do you have a favorite approach we forgot to mention?  We'd love to hear from you!  Leave a comment, send us a question, connect with Ingrid here, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Today's conversation is so important to me.  The way we talk about health and nutrition is key to healing our relationships with food.  So Jackie and I are practicing!  Imagine sitting with us at the dinner table, challenging one another to say what we mean when talking about health habits...I believe if we steep our health conversations in honoring language, they have the power to help us actually change! Linkables discussed in this episode: Trader Joe's tulip bulbs. Webster's definition of gluttony.Jeremy Treat's sermon on fasting and feasting. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What do you think?  Do you think using honoring language is important?  Let us know how you've seen points from today's conversation play out in your own life!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Does the concept of sugar confuse you at all?  Does the difference between carbohydrates and sugars leave you questioning your nutrition know-how?  You're not alone!  Lorrie and I are here to talk you through this sometimes intimidating subject and we've come equipped with secrets for reading food labels.  Oh and we'll talk about Julia Child too...becausewhynot?  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Did we leave anything out?  We'd love to discuss whatever other sugar related questions you still may have!  Leave a comment, send us a question, connect with Lorrie here, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Alex and I are wrapping up our conversation on holistic health today by discussing how spiritual and social health each relate to physical health.  We love our communities!  Especially when they help us eat yummy food...we'll touch on sanctification, social boundaries, and chicken wings (obviously).   Linkables discussed in this episode: 1 Corinthians 6. "The Very Best Brownies" by Cookie and Kate. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How would you evaluate these areas of your health?  Let us know!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Even those who don't love cooking put some effort into preparing meals (hey, serving yourself at a grocery store hot bar can count as prep!)...Ingrid and I talk about how we each prefer to put a little planning into our meal prep systems on today's episode.  Wherever you land on the spectrum from self service at the hot bar to planning a 21 meal menu each week, we've got you covered!  Our emphasis (as always)?  Find the system that works for you.  Linkables discussed in this episode: Episode 9: Meal Pre-Cooking on the Fly Edition. Instacart . Rachael Ray's Poblano Posole Recipe . Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! So what's your system?  Let us know!  Leave a comment, connect with Ingrid here on her website, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

We all want to feel more energized, right?  I mean, this one is a no-brainer.  Jackie and I had a lot of fun evaluating ourselves with my 4-part energy evaluation tool.  There's mention of carne asada, talk of kids on playgrounds...and even a Gilmore Girls reference! Linkables discussed in this episode:The Hart and The Hunter. Gilmore Girls, Season 4, Episode 12. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How are you going to tackle energy this weekend?  Let us know!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

In the world of meal prep, there are planners and there are fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pantsers.  Today, Lorrie gives us the scoop on why cooking on the fly actually works best for her family's lifestyle diet.  She also gives us some tips to create a system for keeping the right things on hand, making this style of meal prep work.  Even if your cupboards look practically bare, there might be a nutritious meal waiting for you! Linkables discussed in this episode:Yellow Collective.Yes Please, by Amy Poehler.The Gift of Fear, by Gavin de Becker.Seven, by Jen Hatmaker. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Do you resonate with this cooking on the fly method?  Let us know!  Leave a comment, send us a question, connect with Lorrie here, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Today, Alex and I start a conversation about holistic health.  Our objective is to discuss how mental, vocational, spiritual, and social health each interact with physical health.  Today, we tackle mental health and vocational health!  Hear our process as we draw the conclusion that it's hard to talk about one area of health without incorporating the others (quite the point!). Linkable mentioned in this episode: Masataco in Whittier, CA. Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! How do YOU protect mental and vocational health?  Have you noticed these areas interacting with your physical health?  We'd love to know!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Ingrid and I are feeling super awake over the idea of sleep!  Today, we're bringing you our personal values around the topic as well as some statistics and favorite tips for falling and staying asleep.  Plus, we'll address important connections between sleep and nutrition!   Linkables discussed in this episode: Sleep statistics from the American Sleep Association. Ingrid's favorite silk eye mask. ​Blue light blocking glasses on Amazon. Relax Melodies white noise app. "How Not to Die" By: Michael Greger Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Did we miss any of your favorite sleep tips?  Let us know!  Leave a comment, send us a question, connect with Ingrid here, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Jackie and I dive into the hot topic of cravings today!  You'll hear about our personal cravings (namely CHEESE), Joshua Rosenthal's 8 primary causes of cravings and our thoughts on indulging in moderation vs. abstaining vs. finding healthy alternatives when cravings are not-so-healthy.   Linkables mentioned in this episode: Kaempferol high foods Integrative Nutrition, by Joshua Rosenthal (his 8 primary causes of cravings can be found on pgs. 150 & 151) Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Let us know what you crave and what message you think that craving might be trying to communicate with your body!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Now that you've met our four amazing cohosts, we're turning the attention to YOU!  We're starting to receive excellent feedback from listeners wanting to create their own unique lifestyle diets.  We know trying to get healthy can feel overwhelming, so today Lorrie and I break down the looming question: "Where do I start?".  You'll find out why an empty canister of popcorn is a red flag for me and you'll hear some personal highs and lows from both of us in our new segment. Linkable discussed in this episode:Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Let us know which part of today's show spoke to you most!  We'd especially love to hear if you've decided to implement one of the changes discussed today.  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Today, you meet our final rotating cohost!  Alex is an old friend of mine who loves holding out for the most celebratory moments to indulge in rich foods.  I think you'll appreciate her freedom philosophy...and I wonder if it will get you thinking about what structures you like to have in place around food.   Linkable discussed in this episode: White Bean Chicken Chili.  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Let us know what you thought of the show!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Meet Ingrid, our 3rd cohost!  On today's episode, we talk about a diet low in saturated fats for the sake of managing MS.  Ingrid is a wealth of knowledge in nutrition and beyond and she and I share some surprising similarities.  I think you're going to love her!  Linkables discussed in this episode: ​swankmsdiet.org ​overcomingms.org Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Let us know what you thought of the show!  Leave a comment, send us a question, connect with Ingrid on her website, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

We're continuing with the introductions over here and this week, you'll meet Jackie.  She's been brave enough to use her time on We Feel Super Nourished! to find a lifestyle diet focused on prevention.  Hear how it unfolds!  She brings out the giggly in me...and will probably do the same in you.   Linkables discussed in this episode: ​Yoga with Adrienne Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Let us know what you thought of the show!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished. 

Welcome back to We Feel Super Nourished!  This week, you'll meet our first of four rotating cohosts, Lorrie Gray! ​ Linkables discussed in this episode: Against All Grain  ​Coconutty Granola  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! Let us know what you thought of the show!  Leave a comment, send us a question, or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished.