The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast | Healthy Cooking Hacks for Busy Moms, Meal Planning, Meal Prep & Grocery Budgeting

I know it’s a big hang-up. You want to meal prep, but you dread the clean-up. So let’s talk about it! In this week's episode, I'm sharing some of my best hacks for making meal prep clean up easier and faster. -- Get $100 off the Healthy Mama Meal Prep Course (including 150+ prep-friendly recipes) through 4/28 using code SPRINGPREP Mentioned in the episode: My favorite meal prep containers and tools . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know when it comes to meal prep, sometimes the hardest part is just coming up with IDEAS. For many moms I talk to, actually taking the time to make and enjoy meals that are nutrient dense and delicious to fuel your busy day is one of your biggest struggles. So if you’re working on getting into a meal prep routine this spring, keep listening for ten of my favorite easy, high protein spring meal prep breakfast and lunch ideas. -- Get $100 off the Healthy Mama Meal Prep Course (including 150+ prep-friendly recipes) through 4/22 using code SPRINGPREP Click here for full show notes & links to recipes . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring is here, and if you’re working on getting into- or back into- a meal prep routine, listen up! My best-selling healthy mama meal prep course has helped hundreds of women over the past seven years learn to meal prep in a way that’s do-able, fits with your life and doesn’t take your entire weekend. And now through April 22, the Healthy Mama Meal Prep Master Course is on sale for $100 off. It’s time to simplify and streamline your meals this spring! Click here and use code SPRINGPREP for $100 off Healthy Mama Meal Prep --- Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are three times a year I have moms come to me more than any other time looking for advice on how to start (or re-start) a meal prep routine- back to school, the new year- and now- the start of spring. Today I want to share with you a different conversation on meal prep- we're talking about what it looks like to revolve and evolve your meal prep throughout the different seasons, and how my own meal prep routine has evolved over the years, so this is the last time you need to start or re-start a meal prep routine. -- Dive into meal prep this Spring with the Healthy Mama Meal Prep System- use code SPRINGPREP for $100 off the Healthy Mama Meal Prep Master Course Looking for the mini? Get 20% off the 1-hour Meal Prep Mini Course Additional helpful episodes: The five things I meal prep every week Meal prep not working? It might be the way you're meal prepping (the three styles of meal prep) . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new monthly series where I share with you 10 weeknight meals my family is loving as of late (or are ongoing family favorites) that you can add to your meal plan, this month! -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. . Click here to get my free 30-day recipe calendar! Recipes Mentioned: Loaded Cobb Salads Buffalo Chicken Burgers Spring Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with lemon and dill Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with asparagus & potatoes and dill yogurt sauce Spring Roll Bowls (this one is in my Balance in a Bowl cookbook and the Cooking Club Spring Cookbook!) Pasta Primavera with lemon garlic chicken Honey BBQ Glazed pork tenderloin & sweet potatoes Tenderloin sliders with broiled onions & garlic mayo Mediterranean Braised White fish with orzo Shortcut Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches . Links mentioned: Balance in a Bowl Book 30-day recipe calendar . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it that salads you get at a restaurant often feel so much more satisfying than the ones you make at home? I want to change that! We’re ditching the iceberg lettuce, sad tomatoes and dry shredded carrots- let’s make some satisfying salads this spring and summer, substantial enough for a whole meal for the whole family. -- Click here to grab all five salad recipes mentioned in this episode! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re feeling like everything that made sense about feeding your kids is all of a sudden different as they get older and their food preferences change, they can voice their opinion on food more and feeding them is both more free and frustrating that ever before… let’s chat. In today’s episode, I’m here as a mom- not a food expert- and we’re talking how we’re (practically) feeding our kids these days. -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. Click here for full show notes and recipe links Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homemade french fries, roasted veggies, crispy tofu, crunchy salmon bites… the air fryer has taken the home cooking world by storm- but maybe you've been wondering... should I get one? Is it worth it, will I use it- and what for- or maybe you have one that's been collecting dust aside from the occasional frozen fries- in today's episode, I'm sharing the pros and cons of owning an air fryer, my favorite air fryer foods and recipes and whether or not I think you actually need one! -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. Click here for full show notes and recipe links Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good tools make working in the kitchen easier and faster- but I don't think you need dozens of pots and pans or cupboards brimming with gadgets to get there! If I were to start over in a brand new kitchen, this is all I would need and all I recommend for tools for easier, more efficient cooking. -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. See my full Amazon Kitchen Tools List Tools Mentioned: Shun Chef's Knife Global Chef's Knife Boning knife Bread knife A good cutting board Plastic cutting board Good peeler Microplane Heavy bottom sautee pans: 8” and 12” (with lid preferred) Cast iron pan Dutch oven Pasta/large capacity soup pot Braiser Small sauce pot Small Blender OR immersion blender Bowls of all sizes Silicone Spatula Wooden spatulas/turners Fish Spatula (optional but recommended) Colander Strainer (small) Tongs Sheet pans Slotted spoon Box grater 8x8” and 9x13” baking dishes Meat thermometer . Nice to have: instant pot https://amzn.to/3ThyIHm slow cooker https://amzn.to/48Af1yN rice cooker https://amzn.to/431V6rt air fryer https://amzn.to/3TkzByX food processor https://amzn.to/48BTrds mandoline https://amzn.to/3uTmMlE silicone muffin pan https://amzn.to/49UZjPX kitchen scissors https://amzn.to/3T1OEfr . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new monthly series where I share with you 10 weeknight meals my family is loving as of late- that you can add to your meal plan, this month! -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. . Follow me over on Instagram for weeknight meals all month! Recipes Mentioned: Comfy Chicken Noodle Soup Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Greek Chicken & Quinoa Bowls Double the chicken up and make Greek Chicken Wraps Cashew Chicken Lettuce Cups Honey Lime Salmon Tacos with cilantro jalapeno ranch & pickled onions Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas Pesto Turkey Meatballs served with spaghetti squash or pasta Shortcut Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon & crispy sesame air fryer broccoli with rice Guinness Stew for St. Patrick's Day Irish Soda Bread by Sally's Baking Addiction . Links mentioned: Brighten Up Winter Meals Episode Cooking In Season: Spring Episode Balance in a Bowl Book . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your kitchen set-up costing you time when you're cooking? It might not be something you've considered before, but the way your kitchen is organized can make a huge difference in how easily you move around your kitchen when cooking. An organized kitchen is a more efficient kitchen- so tune in for best tips and organization hacks for easier cooking. -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Follow Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I think most of us can agree we want to raise good eaters- and hopefully, kids who want to get in the kitchen and cook, too. Today’s guest is all about bringing kids in the kitchen, exploring global cuisines and introducing kids to new flavors and cultures. Rowena Scherer grew up in Malaysia and her fondest memories are from when she cooked in the kitchen with her family. Years later, after working on Wall Street and living all over the world, she decided she wanted to create the same lasting memories with her children. She attended the French Culinary Institute, began to source hard-to-find non-perishable ingredients that highlighted her cherished foods, and started eat2explore, an explorer box filled with authentic recipes, activities, and collectibles that offered a worldwide cultural education through the exploration of food. In today’s episode we talk about Rowena’s story of getting started cooking with her own mom, to her inspiration to teach her kids to cook- and what they cook now as young adults- how to get your kids in the kitchen from an early age, the importance of introducing kids to global cuisine and how cooking can bring us together as a family. As a quick note, we did have some audio issues on and off during this episode, I unfortunately had some internet connection issues so we had some lag on on our audio, I did my best to edit- but if we occasionally talk over each other or there’s a funny sound here or there, that’s what happened- I think our conversation is well worth the occasional audio mishap! Connect with Rowena: Eat 2 Explore Eat 2 Explore on Instagram A Taste of the World Cookbook . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more (starting at just $3/month). . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Find Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you’ve ever wished there was a guide to just throwing together simple ingredients and somehow it magically turning into a delicious (and balanced) meal?! If so... tune in to this week's episode! Bowls are my absolute favorite way to pack flavor and nutrition into a deliciously satisfying meal, customizable and simple enough for the busiest weeknights. In this episode, I share with you my secrets for a bowl that is both delicious and satisfying. -- Balance in a Bowl is here! This is the customizable healthy meal solution you've been looking for! With 40+ done for you bowl combinations, 30+ base, sauce, protein and veggie recipes and over 200 possible combinations, Balance in a Bowl makes deliciously nourishing bowls EASY. Get $10 off the digital version using code BOWLS10. Click here to get your copy! . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more (starting at just $3/month). . Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Find Kris on Instagram Podcast Instagram Meal Prep Course . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that time of the year- February can be dark, dreary and cold- at least in the northern hemisphere, and many of us are craving the brightness of spring- especially when it comes to flavors. But even if we’re not quite there yet with spring produce or the actual weather, I want to share with you how we can bring some much-needed brightness to our winter meals. . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more (starting at just $3/month). Mentioned in this episode: Sauce episode Homemade spinach almond pesto Peanut sauce Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Gnocchi Soup . Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all been there- you're bored, your family is bored, you've been making the same meals over and over again and your family is sick of them (or you just don't know what to cook!). Listen in for my favorite ways to get out of a recipe rut. . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more (starting at just $3/month). Mentioned in this episode: FREE Meal Planning Guide Anchor Meals Episode Curried Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs Ginger Pork Bowls Greek Chicken Wraps Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma . My recipe search formula: [Time] x [Dietary Concerns or Needs] x [Meal/Meal Type] Recipes OR [Time] x [Dietary Concerns or Needs] x [Cuisine/Specific Detail] x [Meal/Meal Type] Recipes i.e. 20 minute gluten-free dinners 30 minute family-friendly Italian weeknight dinners Make-ahead dairy-free meal prep lunches . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simple, nourishing recipes with BIG flavor are the name of the game for Kat Ashmore from Kat Can Cook. A classically trained chef who has worked with the likes of Matha Stewart (yes, that Martha), Kat is a wealth of culinary wisdom, but as a busy mom who is no stranger to shortcuts, she creates recipes that are nourishing, simple and full of flavor for her over 3 million combined followers on TikTok and Instagram. Her brand new cookbook, Big Bites, is a perfect example of her wholesome, upleveled casual cooking style, and in today's episode, we talk food, family, how to uplevel your everyday cooking with some easy but effective tips and our never-ending love for Maldon salt. Connect with Kat: Get a copy of Big Bites Kat on Instagram Kat on Tiktok Kat's Website . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes The Healthy Mama Cooking Club (try it free for 7 days) Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast . Thanks to our sponsors: Get free breakfast for life with HelloFresh with code HEALTHYMAMAFREE Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s cold outside, which means it’s soup season… I LOVE a good soup. But a bad soup is… well, bad soup! Today I want to share with you secrets to making a GREAT soup- no more watery, bland soup in your house! Click here to get a clickable list of my favorite soup recipes Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes The Healthy Mama Cooking Club (try it free for 7 days) Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris . Thanks to our sponsors: Get free breakfast for life with HelloFresh with code HEALTHYMAMAFREE Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asian cuisines like Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and others have rich culinary traditions with incredible depth of flavor that takes someone dedicated to learning the beautiful complexity of Asian ingredients to truly create incredible Asian meals- which is why I am so thrilled to welcome this week's guest, Sophia Nguyen Eng on the podcast to share her experience cooking traditional Asian cuisine (from a real food perspective). Growing up in a Vietnamese family, Sophia noticed Asian food in the United States often relied heavily on processed ingredients containing artificial flavors and preservatives. She was determined to recreate the flavorful recipes she loved while making them healthier. The recipes she shares explore the proper preparation of grains, dairy, meats, and ferments, emphasizing fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods while focusing on flavor, food quality, ingredient sourcing, seasonality, and eating nose-to-tail. In this week’s episode, we’re talking all things Asian cooking and her new book- the Nourishing Asian Kitchen. . Connect with Sophia: The Nourishing Asian Kitchen Sprinkle with Soil Sophia's Pho Masterclass Joy and Jolie Pho spice blends Sophia on Instagram . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes The Healthy Mama Cooking Club (get it free for 7 days) Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris . Thanks to our sponsors: Get free breakfast for life with HelloFresh with code HEALTHYMAMAFREE Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many of you want to get into a meal prep routine this new year and for good reason- meal prep is a game changer for making meals easier, all week long. But one of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they jump into meal prep is going in too hard, too soon and prepping so much they overwhelm themselves and don’t want to prep again- or prepping things that don’t make enough of an impact on their daily life so they don’t WANT to go back and meal prep again- and that’s what I want to talk about today. I'm sharing with you eight specific (as in, I’ll give you the recipe or tell you how to prep them) go-to meal prep ingredients and recipes I use to make meals easier, all week long. Mentioned in this episode: Free 5-day meal prep email series 25% off Healthy Mama Meal Prep using code NEWYEAR24 10% off the 1-hour meal prep mini course using code PODCAST Episode 349: Mise En Place Episode 341: Freezer Prep Episode 339: The five things I meal prep every week Episode 348: 30+ ways to use rotisserie chicken as a meal starter Episode 329: Sauces and dressings and marinades (oh my!) Episode 356: Exactly how to start meal prepping this new year Episode 338: How I meal prep in just 1 hour a week Episode 340: The three styles of meal prep . Click here for full show notes + recipe links Thanks to our sponsors: Get free breakfast for life with HelloFresh with code HEALTHYMAMAFREE Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes The Healthy Mama Cooking Club (get it free for 7 days) Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new year is HERE! And if you’re like me, and you like to work on healthy habits over the new year (rather than grand resolutions that fall off in the second week), AND meal prep is one of those habits, this is the episode for you. I’m going to give you step by step how I recommend you start a meal prep habit in the new year (or any time, really). Mentioned in this episode: Free Meal Prep Worksheet 25% off Healthy Mama Meal Prep using code NEWYEAR24 New Year Meal Planning Episode (Spotify) New Year Meal Planning Episode (Apple) . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the end of the year and we definitely ended with a (delicious) bang! Here's what we ate (and what we spent on groceries) in the month of December 2023. Mentioned in this episode: Get 15% off through 12/31 on a yearly membership to the Healthy Mama Cooking Club FREE Meal Planning Guide New Year Meal Planning Episode (Spotify) New Year Meal Planning Episode (Apple) Healthy Mama Meal Prep Course . Previous What we ate & spent episodes: November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 (special travel edition) August 2023 (we took a summer break) May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new year is upon us, and it's about the time we start making goals to eat healthier in the new year. If you've been around here long enough you know I'm not a fan of quick fixes or extreme diets- but I AM a huge advocate of small changes to eat more real, whole foods to nourish you and your family well. In today's episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite simple ways to cook and eat healthier this new year (no diet culture bs included). As always, remember- this is NOT medical advice, this is advice from a real food chef (with a background in sports nutrition) and mom- I always encourage you to do your own research, consult with your medical practitioners before making any changes and do what works for you. Mentioned in this episode: FREE Meal Planning Guide New Year Meal Planning Episode (Spotify) New Year Meal Planning Episode (Apple) Healthy Mama Meal Prep Course Get 15% off through 12/31 on a yearly membership to the Healthy Mama Cooking Club . Recipes Mentioned: Five Veggie Meat Sauce Veggie Meatloaf Muffins Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Curried Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs Roasted Frozen Veggies Green Goddess Dip Homemade Bone Broth . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall out of your meal planning routine these last few busy months? Let me help you get back into it- with 5 steps guaranteed to simplify your meal planning this new year. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a yearly membership now through December 31! . Links Mentioned: FREE Meal Planning Guide How I simplify meal planning in December (Apple) How I simplify meal planning in December (Spotify) How I stock my winter pantry (Apple) How I stock my winter pantry (Spotify) Fall shortcut meal ideas (Apple) Fall shortcut meal ideas (Spotify) The Healthy Mama Meal Planner . Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winter is almost here, and with the change in the seasons often comes a change in how and what we cook. I love to do a pantry refresh around winter time and stock up on ingredients I use throughout the season. Here's what I stock in my winter pantry- plus favorite winter recipes and must-have winter kitchen tools. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a yearly membership now through December 31! . Recipes Mentioned: Beef & Farro Soup Sweet Potato, Kale & Beef Stew Veggie meat sauce Ginger pork bowls Thai Green Chicken Curry Chicken Noodle Soup White Chicken Chili Green Chile chicken enchiladas One-Pan Rosemary Garlic Chicken with Cinnamon Honey Roasted Root Vegetables Buffalo Chicken Salad Breakfast Cookies Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats . Links Mentioned: How I simplify meal planning in December (Apple) How I simplify meal planning in December (Spotify) My Pantry Staples (Amazon- affiliate link) My Favorite Cooking Tools (Amazon- affiliate link) Healthy Mama on a Budget Course (10% off using code PODCAST) Get 50% off your first Butcherbox order . Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's holiday baking time, and as many of you know- baking is not my forte. I can make a mean Christmas cookie or banana chocolate chip muffins, and I love making pizza dough- but the science around baking (and the accuracy and patience required) is not where I shine. But it IS where today's guest, Lex Daddio of Daddio's kitchen does! Lex Daddio creates twists on classic baking recipes from her home kitchen as one half of Daddio's Kitchen with her husband Thomas (and her three little boys running under foot). Lex's tried and true baked goods are loved far and wide by her followers on Instagram and her blog readers, and soon by her patrons at her new food trailer, Cream + Sugar Baking in Richmond, VA. I am so excited to re-introduce guests on the podcast, and today we are talking all things baking- holiday baking hacks, tips for making your baked goods come out the way you want them too, tips for making baking with kids enjoyable and less-stressed, and so much more! Recipes Lex Mentioned: Lex's Famous Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies Sour Cream Coffee Cake The Best Homemade Fudgy Brownies Christmas Tree Brownies Chocolate Chip Banana Bread/Muffins Brown Butter Pear Crisp The Perfect Apple Pie . Connect with Lex: Instagram Website Look out for Cream + Sugar Baking Trailer in Richmond, VA starting in December 2023! . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a delicious kickoff to the holiday season this year with travel, guests and a Thanksgiving meal for the books (you'll never guess who got some leftovers!). Listen in for what we ate (and what we spent) in the the month of November. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a yearly membership now through December 31! . Recipes Mentioned: Homemade Slow Cooker Bone Broth Beef & Butternut Squash Chili Curried Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs 5 ingredient meatballs Lemony Green Beans Broccoli Cheddar Soup Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Tortellini Sausage Soup Quick Pickled Onions . Links Mentioned: Fall Shortcuts Episode (Spotify) Fall Shortcuts Episode (Apple) Lodge Dutch Oven (affiliate link) Gimme Some Oven Dinner Rolls Healthy Mama on a Budget Course (eat well and spend less) . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays are here, and I know for many of us the holidays bring a whole lot of activity- from school events to visiting family and friends– travel near and far, and all the fun and special holiday activities. It is fun and special- but it can also make meal planning more difficult and the mealtime juggle more stressful. So in today’s episode, I want to offer a wildly simple but effective tip to make your meals easier this holiday season. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a yearly membership now through December 31! Join as a Meal Planning Mama and get a digital copy of the Healthy Mama Meal Planner + 2 stickers! Join as a Podcast Fan and get a print copy of the Healthy Mama Meal Planning Notepad + 2 stickers Join as an Executive Chef Member and get all of the above plus an exclusive Healthy Mama Cooking Club tote bag! . Click here to check out all the options and make meals easier in 2024 Thanks to our sponsors: Get free breakfast for life with HelloFresh with code HEALTHYMAMAFREE! Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our third annual bonus podcast gift guide featuring my husband Nick, where we stay up too late, sip whiskey and share our unique and favorite gift ideas- this is part 2, where we share our favorites for the foodie and the outdoor lover. Click here for the full 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Post Click here for the full Amazon List Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 120 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of the year again... it's our third annual bonus podcast gift guide featuring my husband Nick, where we stay up too late, sip whiskey and share our unique and favorite gift ideas for her, for him and the kiddos (stay tuned for Part 2 where we share gifts for the foodie and the outdoors lover!). Click here for the full 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Post Click here for the full Amazon List Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 120 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays are here, and whether you’re a first time host, a seasoned host or a guest, it’s always nice to have some easy holiday apps up your sleeve. So in today’s episode I want to share ten of my favorite easy apps- with 5(ish) ingredients or less. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for all 10 of the recipes as well as weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Thanks to this week's sponsors: Get free breakfast for life with HelloFresh with code HEALTHYMAMAFREE! Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One tip I consistently share in all my cooking classes- the number one thing that will make you a more efficient cook is mise en place. Not sure what mise en place is or how exactly to go about it? Tune in to today's episode where I break this essential cooking habit down. Links Mentioned: Beef and Farro Soup . Thanks to this week's sponsors: Get free breakfast for life with HelloFresh with code HEALTHYMAMAFREE! Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked for it-- we’re talking about my favorite dinner shortcut- rotisserie chicken, and alllll the ways you can use a rotisserie chicken for easy dinners. Rotisserie chicken is probably the most versatile shortcut you can use– it’s why I love it so much! We grab a rotisserie chicken from Whole Foods probably 2 times a month. It’s inexpensive and great to use in multiple meals. Often, we’ll just grab a chicken and a salad kit and call it dinner- but a rotisserie chicken is an awesome option to use for easy meal prep for so many meals. Here are some of our favorite ways to use rotisserie chicken in your meal prep or weeknight meals. Try out the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for 1 week free! Thanks to this week's sponsors: Get free breakfast for life with HelloFresh with code HEALTHYMAMAFREE! Get 20% off any Aquatru Purifier at aquatru.com using code HEALTHYMAMA . Links Mentioned: Homemade Ranch (for Cobb salads) Easy Caesar Salad Dressing Chopped Chicken Salad Almost Autumn Farro Salad Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Wine Country Chicken Salad Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad Peanut Chicken Salad White Chicken Chili Comfy Chicken Soup Chicken Gnocchi Soup Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Shrimp Fried Rice (use chicken in place) Green Chicken Curry Peanut Chicken Bowls . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October was certainly a delicious one in our house- with lots of new fall recipes paired with family favorites, celebrations with friends and more. Tune in for what we ate, spending $650 on groceries for the month. Try out the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for 1 week free! Links Mentioned: Healthy Mama on a Budget Course White Chicken Chili Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Beef & Butternut Squash Chili Comfy Chicken Soup Instant Pot Garlic Chive Mashed Potatoes Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (I used pumpkin + 2 tbsp brown sugar) Get 50% off your HelloFresh Order . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love the slow cooker in the fall and winter, but I know the same old stuff can get boring. Luckily, there are so many ways you can use your slow cooker to make meals easier this fall and winter. So in today’s episode, I’m going to give you over 25 ideas for meals- and some snacks to boot, you can make in the slow cooker this cool weather season. Thank's to this week's sponsor! Get 50% off your HelloFresh Order Try out the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for 1 week free! Links Mentioned: Slow Cooker Episode (Apple) Slow Cooker Episode (Spotify) Sweet Potato, Kale and Beef Stew Beef & Farro Soup Almost Autumn Farro Comfy Chicken Noodle Soup Sweet Potato, White Bean & Chicken Sausage Soup Lentil Soup Spiced Moroccan Chickpea Stew Beef & Butternut Chili Turkey Chickpea Chili White Chicken Chili Whole Herbed Chicken Pulled Pork Five Veggie Meat Sauce Five Ingredient Meatballs Spaghetti & Meatballs (Damn Delicious) Slow Cooker Lasagna (Gimme Some Oven) Slow Cooker Bone Broth Apple Butter Recipe (Sugar Spun Run) Three Types of Meal Prep Episode (Apple) Three Types of Meal Prep Episode (Spotify) . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that time again– fall gets busy with school functions and sports games, sometimes we just need to get dinner on the table- and fast. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my favorite shortcut dinner options to keep on hand or grab quickly at the grocery store, for nights you just can’t even… but you don’t want to grab takeout. Thank's to this week's sponsor! Get 50% off your HelloFresh Order Try out the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for free! Links Mentioned: Shortcut Dinner Ideas for easy weeknights (Apple) Shortcut Dinner Ideas for easy weeknights (Spotify) Rice Cooker Episode (Apple) Rice Cooker Episode (Spotify) Roasted Frozen Vegetables . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most common questions I get on meal planning is how to make choosing meals for your plan easier. The other thing I get asked often is how to cook without a recipe. Now I can’t tell you exactly what meals to choose for your family-but I can help you to simplify the process of choosing meals for your meal plan and help you to figure out what to cook, if you’re not interested in cooking with a complicated recipe every night of the week but still want to serve your family satisfying meals they’ll actually eat. I call these go-to meals anchor meals, and in this episode, I’m going to share how to figure out your own anchor meals and how you can use anchor meals to simplify your meal planning. Thank's to this week's sponsor! Get 50% off your HelloFresh Order Links Mentioned: Try out your first week of the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for free (starts at just $3/month!) Sauces, Dressings & Marinades Episode (Apple) Sauces, Dressings & Marinades Episode (Spotify) Perfect Seared Salmon Lemon Basil Salmon Burgers Sheet Pan Shawarma Chicken Bowls Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls 5-ingredient meatballs Curried Turkey Meatballs Veggie Meat Sauce Kale Caesar Dairy-free Cashew Cream Sauce . Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are looking to spend less time in the kitchen and still feed your family delicious, nourishing meals, I am here to help. Let’s talk do-able strategies for reducing your time in the kitchen with day to day meals. Try out the first week of the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for free (starts at just $3/month!) Thank's to this week's sponsor! Get 50% off your HelloFresh Order Links Mentioned: Rice Cooker Episode (Apple) Rice Cooker Episode (Spotify) Instant Pot Episode (Apple) Instant Pot Episode (Spotify) Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I spent nearly three weeks away traveling in Germany and (mostly) Austria, in the month of September so I thought I'd record a special edition 'What We Ate' episode with what we ate in the weeks leading up to my trip, and the foods I enjoyed while traveling. Then, I had my husband on to share a (slightly silly) recap of how he managed meals for himself and the kids- breakfasts, school lunches, dinners and all the snacks- while I was away. Please forgive my voice in the second half- I'm a little under the weather post-travel! . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The kids are back in school- maybe some of them for over a month, now- and with a shift in routines also often means a shift in our budget, with extra activities, school pictures (WHY are they so expensive?!), and of course- school lunch packing, weeknight dinners and alllll the snacks. Add onto that the cost of groceries these days, and it can feel like a strain on your wallet with the extra expenses. So in today’s episode, I want to give you some solid tips for spending less on groceries, this fall. Links Mentioned: How to create a realistic grocery budget (Apple) How to create a realistic grocery budget (Spotify) The Do's and Don'ts of bulk buying (Apple) The Do's and Don'ts of bulk buying (Spotify) FREE Grocery Spending Tracker Healthy Mama on a Budget is open for a limited time! Click here to learn more and join . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past spring, we brought back the Healthy Mama Grocery Guide Series, and after MANY requests, I’m sharing my healthy mama favorites at COSTCO! I’ll be sharing my favorite costco items, what I think is worth it- and what I don’t. Click here to download the printable Healthy Mama Costco Grocery Guide . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you or someone close to you is about to have a baby or anticipating a big life change, one of my favorite ways to prepare ahead in the meals department is to stock the freezer with staple recipes that will carry you (or them) throughout the busy period. It not only saves time but it also saves a ton of money on takeout or meal delivery kits. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing how to freezer prep for baby- or any big life event. Download the free freezer prep mini guide with freezing, prep and defrosting tips, links to my favorite freezer meals, containers, recipes and more: Freezer Prep Mini Guide . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been trying to get into a meal prep routine but it’s not working for you- you either spend WAY too much time in the kitchen, you’re through the food by Tuesday or it’s going bad in your fridge at the end of the week... It might be the WAY you’re meal prepping. So in this week's episode, we're talking all about the three styles of meal prep and which one might work best, for you. Learn more in the Healthy Mama Meal Prep Master Course or the NEW 1-hour Meal Prep Mini Course (use code PODCAST for 10% off!) Links Mentioned: Download the free Meal Prep Quick Start Guide + get on the list How I meal prep in just one hour a week (Spotify) How I meal prep in just one hour a week (Apple) . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you wanna meal prep… where do you START? Last week I shared my one hour meal prep process. This week, I’m sharing the five essentials I prep every week- and I think you should too, especially if you’re just starting out. Learn more in the Healthy Mama Meal Prep Master Course or the NEW 1-hour Meal Prep Mini Course (use code PODCAST for 10% off!) Links Mentioned: How I meal prep in just one hour a week (Spotify) How I meal prep in just one hour a week (Apple) . Recipes Mentioned: White Chicken Chili Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Beef and Farro Soup Almost-Autumn Farro Salad . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're finally back home after a summer of travel, and I'm back with another installment of What we Ate & What We Spent for August 2023. We (intentionally) went over our usual grocery budget, this month with a re-stock month after a summer away. Listen in to hear how much we actually spent, and what we enjoyed eating, this month. The Back to School Sale is here! Get 40% off my best-selling Meal Prep Master Course or the NEW 1-hour Meal Prep Mini Course using code BACKTOSCHOOL. Links Mentioned: Join my FREE Back to School Meal Prep Class (limited spots available) Free School Lunch Guide School Lunch Mini Course Recipes Mentioned: 5-ingredient Meatballs 5 Veggie Meat Sauce Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls Veggie Chicken Nuggets Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes in our recipe vault, monthly Q&A's, bonus podcasts and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With back to school in full swing, many of us are trying to get our routines in check. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I meal prep in just ONE hour a week (yes, ONE hour!). Learn the 1-hour Meal Prep Method Jump into the Healthy Mama Meal Prep Master Course Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Healthy Mama E-book Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I will be the first to admit, breakfast is not naturally my forte as a mom. But, even so, we’ve created a breakfast routine that works for our family to give my kids a nourishing before-school breakfast every morning, without stress. So in today’s episode, I want to share with you how to create a less-stressed breakfast routine and some of our FAVORITE easy and make-ahead breakfast ideas for the back to school season. Free Kids School Lunch Guide Our Kids Lunch Amazon Shop Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Ideas Mentioned: Egg Cups Oatmeal cups Steel Cut Oats Oat Flour Muffins Cassava Flour Muffins Drinkable yogurts Breakfast cookies Freezer waffles Protein pancakes Freezer Breakfast quesadillas Smoothies French toast sticks Yogurt + Granola  Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Healthy Mama E-book Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back to school means new routines, because if you’re anything like us, summer is a lot more casual than the school year. But I know all the change at once can feel overwhelming, so in today’s episodes, I want to share 3 specific ways you can start shifting your meal routines this back to school for more ease. Free Kids School Lunch Guide Previous Episodes Mentioned: Episode 288: Meal Planning for the Back to School Season Episode 318: How to strategically write your grocery list Episode 138: The Two Lists that make Meal Planning a Breeze Recipes Mentioned: 5-ingredient meatballs or sweet potato curried turkey meatballs- again, I’ll link these in the show notes. Almond flour chicken tenders Pan-seared salmon + coconut rice Veggie meat sauce Chicken Gnocchi Soup Cauli crust shepherd’s pie Bang bang shrimp bowls or shrimp fried rice- shrimp cooks up SO fast Greek Chicken Wraps Egg Roll in a Bowl Hidden Veggie Chicken Nuggets Our Kids Lunch Amazon Shop Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes Healthy Mama Kris on Insta FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Healthy Mama E-book Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a replay of an episode that aired in 2022- our easy school lunch system. Download the free Kids School Lunch Guide Our Kids Lunch Amazon Shop Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are BACK with a brand new season of the Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast. We’ve had a lot of new listeners to the podcast in season 5- so I thought I’d take the first episode of this new season to briefly re-introduce myself, share what’s in store for the Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast in season six and share some of the meals we’ve been loving as a family, lately. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Download the free Kids School Lunch Guide Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to what I’m calling Summer Snacks: bite size episodes to give you meal inspiration throughout summer, without taking too much time away from the beach or pool. Today we're talking what to do with that abundance of late-summer produce- from tomatoes to corn, peaches to cucumbers. Recipes mentioned (click for links): BLT Pasta Salad Caprese Chicken Quinoa Caprese Salad Greek Chicken & Orzo Skillet Veggie-Packed Mini Meatloaves Veggie Meat Sauce Grilled Veggie & Chicken Pesto Panini Chopped Chicken Chickpea Salad Strawberry Basil Mojito Parmesan Basil Turkey Burgers Green Goddess Dip Lemon Basil Salmon Burgers Smoothie Popsicles Deliciously Drinkable Smoothie E-book Watermelon, Mint and Feta salad Farro Risotto with tomatoes, corn and burrata Black bean, corn and quinoa salad Zucchini Enchilada Casserole Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to what I’m calling Summer Snacks: bite size episodes to give you meal inspiration throughout summer, without taking too much time away from the beach or pool. Today we’re talking our favorite camping meals- because I might like camp cooking just as much as I love sleeping under the stars! Click here for my full list of favorite camping meals with links! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to what I’m calling Summer Snacks: bite size episodes to give you meal inspiration throughout summer, without taking too much time away from the beach or pool. Today I'm talking our favorite make-ahead summer lunches to save time during your busy summer weeks! Mentioned (click for links): Black bean, corn and quinoa salad Quinoa caprese salad Budget Kitchen Lunches e-book Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad Chopped Chicken and Chickpea Salad Peanut Chicken Salad Wine Country Chicken Salad BLT Ranch Pasta Salad Veggie-packed mini meatloaf muffins Free Kids Lunch Guide Dips! Green Goddess Dip Homemade Ranch Beet Hummus (from the Turnip the Beet Veggie Cookbook in the Healthy Mama Cooking Club) Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to what I’m calling Summer Snacks: bite size episodes to give you meal inspiration throughout summer, without taking too much time away from the beach or pool. Today I'm talking our favorite make-ahead summer breakfasts to save time for summer adventuring (and time with that oven on!). Mentioned (click for links): Deliciously Drinkable E-book Egg muffins/egg cups Silicone muffin pan Breakfast Quesadillas Starbucks Copycat Spinach and Feta Wraps Oatmeal Cups Protein Waffles Drinkable yogurts Smoothie pops Healthy Mama Cooking Club Summer Family Meal Plan Budget Kitchen Breakfast E-book Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to what I’m calling Summer Snacks: bite size episodes to give you meal inspiration throughout summer, without taking too much time away from the beach or pool. Today I'm talking our favorite snacks to pack while on the road- whether your trip this summer is a couple hours, or a couple days! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Season 5 Finale of the Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast, and as is tradition-- we're doing an Ask Me Anything Q & A! This one is juicy- I got questions on everything from our go-to meals, to our daily routine, how I got into the health, wellness and cooking world, what to do when you're feeling burnt out with cooking (yes, I feel this too!), what I'm manifesting and so much more. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you hitting the road or air to travel this summer? We have done a LOT of travel as a family over the past year and a half traveling with my husband for work and for fun- and we’ve done it all on a pretty moderate budget. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you my best hacks for road tripping, traveling and eating well- while spending less. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sick of cooking in the summer? Ok, I know summer technically isn’t even here yet- or maybe it is when you’re listening. Whether you’re sick of cooking- or not quite- there’s a good possibility you will be when that summer heat hits. Tune in for 25+ low or no-cook ideas for summer dinners. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is alllmost officially here- and even if your kids aren’t out of school yet- it’s about the time many of us start thinking about meals in the summer time. When it comes to dinners, the heat paired with often wildly different schedules means a new set of challenges than during the school year. So today I want to share some of my favorite easy shortcuts for making meals easy- when you need it- in the summer time. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a wild month-- this recap is probably the real-ist I've made so far! We spent $449.51 on groceries for our family of, well, 3-4 this month… here’s how we spent it, and what we ate (including what the kids ate... and what they didn't!) in the month of May. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am a sauce girl through and through. Life is better with sauces, dressings and dips! I had a request on Instagram for a sauce episode– and I am happy to oblige. So let’s get saucy and talk ten easy, adaptable no-cook sauces to jazz up your everyday meals and how to make them SUPER flavorful. Click here for show notes and links to recipes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re curious what a chef and grocery budget expert loves and buys at the grocery store… keep listening! We recently brought back the Healthy Mama Grocery Guide Series, and today’s we’re talking about how to eat well- and not spend your whole paycheck- at Whole Foods. Click here to download the printable Whole Foods Favorites guide Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re curious what a chef and grocery budget expert loves and buys at the grocery store… keep listening! We recently brought back the Healthy Mama Grocery Guide Series, and today’s we’re talking another cult favorite- Trader Joe’s. So stay tuned for my best tips and favorite items at TJ’s. Click here to download the printable Trader Joe's Favorites guide Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re curious what a chef and grocery budget expert loves and buys at the grocery store… you’re in for a treat. We are bringing back the Healthy Mama Grocery Guide Series, starting with a fan favorite, Aldi. Tune in for my best tips, hacks and favorite items at Aldi. Click here to download my Aldi favorites shopping list! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another month of meals flew by- this month we spent $606.06 on groceries this month on our family of four. Here's what we ate, and what we spent! Links Mentioned: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Deliciously Drinkable Smoothie Ebook Budget Kitchen Guide Recipes: Quick Pickled Onions Greek and Fajita Chicken Marinades Greek Chicken Wraps Homemade Herb Ranch Dressing Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Part 3 of the Cooking In Season series: Spring Edition! In this seasonal episode series, I take you through what’s in season and help you incorporate these flavors into your everyday meals! So grab your notebook, and let’s dive in.Click here for the full show notes with recipe linksGrab the printable Spring seasonal produce chart Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the fourth edition in our reduce food waste series and today I'm giving you all the tea about how to store food WELL to avoid it going bad (faster than you wish it would!). Get the free produce storage chart here My fridge + freezer storage essentials Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Part 3 of our Reduce Food Waste series, and we're diving into using your FREEZER to keep food for longer! Your freezer is such a helpful tool– if you use it right! In today's episode I'm sharing everything from tips to freeze food to avoid freezer burn, freezer safety, what to freeze (and what not to) and so much more! My Freezer Storage Essentials Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are onto the 2nd installment of our food waste series and today we’re talking about repurposing leftovers. A 2018 study from university of Vermont showed Nearly a pound of food per person per day is wasted! That’s an average of $40 of food per person a month thrown away- or $160 a month for a family of four. So today, I want to talk about how we can intentionally repurpose those leftovers into a whole new meal. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s April so it’s Earth Month and we’ve been talking a lot about grocery budgeting-- one of the BEST ways you can lower your grocery spending is by reducing your FOOD WASTE. So welcome to the first episode in the reduce food waste series! Today we are going to talk about five habits you can adopt to begin to reduce food waste. LAST CHANCE: Healthy Mama on a Budget is going into the vault until the fall-- learn to eat well and spend less on food with my signature self-paced course. This isn't just about how to save in the store- this is about learning the habits you need to eat well and spend less, for good- through meal planning, smart shopping and cooking- with budget in mind. Click here to get 25% off through 4/3! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spent $431.95 on groceries for our family of four this month– HOW?! It was the month of the pantry purge, here’s what we ate- and what we spent- on our family of four in March. Healthy Mama on a Budget is closing it's doors until the fall on Monday! Join and get my full grocery budget system including how to plan, shop and cook with budget in mind, The Budget Kitchen Guide, 20+ pages of worksheets, 20 bonus recipes and my new Simply From Scratch e-book for 25% off. Click here to join! Recipes Mentioned: Five Veggie Meat Sauce Lemon Basil Salmon Burgers Pizza Chicken Tenders Tuscan Orzo Soup Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas 5-ingredient Meatballs Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you buy in bulk or get a membership to a bulk store like Costco or Sam’s Club? This is one of my TOP most asked questions when it comes to grocery budgeting, so as our community Pantry Purge comes to a close… I thought I’d share with you a sneak peek of one of my Healthy Mama on a Budget lessons- the Do’s and Don’ts of Bulk Buying. Click here for show notes + links Did you find this sneak peek helpful? The Healthy Mama on a Budget Spring Sale is HERE for a limited time! If you want to dive deeper into how exactly to tackle your grocery spending once and for all and learn to eat well and spend less, you will LOVE my Healthy Mama on a Budget Course. This 6-week course is jam PACKED with exact steps and a TON of tools to reduce your grocery spending- for good, one step at a time, from creating your ideal budget, to learning how to meal plan, grocery shop strategically and cook with budget in mind, this is more than just what you do at the grocery store– this is about creating habits for eating well and spending less for LIFE. Inflation has nothing on you or the power you have to reduce your spending, while still serving your family delicious, nutrient-dense foods. For a limited time, get the entire course, including 20 budget-friendly bonus recipes as well as a limited time brand new BONUS e-book, Simply From Scratch, with 15 easy healthy staple recipes you can make from home for less instead of buying for 25% off. Click here to grab it before it's gone! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know how much your family spends on staple groceries each week (do you even know what these are??). Staple groceries are the baseline groceries we buy week after week- often without even thinking, because they're the items our families use up, week after week. Breakfast items, school lunch essentials, favorite snacks-- we couldn't live without these, but are you taking into consideration how much these are costing each week-- and what you have LEFT for the rest of your groceries? Listen in to learn how understanding your staples versus your variable spending can be a game changer in awareness around your grocery spending (and help you to stop over-spending, once and for all!).The Healthy Mama on a Budget Spring Sale is HERE for a limited time! If you found this episode helpful and you want to dive deeper into how exactly to tackle your grocery spending once and for all and learn to eat well and spend less, you will LOVE my Healthy Mama on a Budget Course. This 6-week course is jam PACKED with exact steps and a TON of tools to reduce your grocery spending- for good, one step at a time, from creating your ideal budget, to learning how to meal plan, grocery shop strategically and cook with budget in mind, this is more than just what you do at the grocery store– this is about creating habits for eating well and spending less for LIFE. Inflation has nothing on you or the power you have to reduce your spending, while still serving your family delicious, nutrient-dense foods. For a limited time, get the entire course, including 20 budget-friendly bonus recipes as well as a limited time brand new BONUS e-book, Simply From Scratch, with 15 easy healthy staple recipes you can make from home for less instead of buying for 25% off. Click here to grab it before it's gone! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know there’s an actual method to writing your grocery list that will help you save more money on food? Listen to find out how my grocery list helps me to save on groceries, every week. Click here to download my free grocery spending tracker & get on the list to be the first to know when our spring sale starts! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are halfway through the school year… which means we’re halfway to summer (yay!) but that also might mean school lunches can feel a little stale. I know this is the case for me around this time of the year- and even though my kids are home this year, it can get easy to get in the rut of the same old, same old. So today, we’re talking mid-year school lunch inspiration- simple ways to switch things up mid-school year (with an appearance from a special guest!).Free Kids Lunch Guide Download Past Episodes on School Lunch: Our Simple School Lunch Packing System Meal Planning for Back to School Simplifying Meal Prep for Back to School Click here for links to recipes mentioned Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m back with another what we ate (and what we spent) recap for February! I’ll be honest- I wasn’t sure if we’d make it, this month- mostly because I started recipe testing for the Healthy Mama Cooking Club Spring meal plan (launching April 7!) but we squeezed in JUST under our $600 monthly budget- while eating LOTS of delicious meals! Previous Episodes on Grocery Budgeting: 10 ways to save on groceries this year Inflation-proof your grocery budget How to create a realistic grocery budget Healthy Mama on a Budget Course Get $40 off your first Thrive Market Order Recipes Mentioned: Sage Apple Whole Roasted Chicken How to roast frozen veggies Chicken Noodle Soup Tex Mex Sweet Potato Turkey Taco Pie Shrimp Fried Rice Date Night Pasta Favorite Spring Smoothies Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023 Healthy Mama pantry purge kicks off this Friday, and you might be wondering… where am I going to get the inspiration to cook from my pantry and freezer for the entire month? I’ve got you– today we’re talking pantry cooking hacks to make your pantry purge even easier. Episodes Mentioned: Episode 315: 10 favorite meals from pantry staples Episode 253: 75+ Ideas for your pantry purge Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using what you have on hand is one of the big strategies for budget meal planning and cooking I teach - but I know sometimes it can feel easier said than done. So today I want to give you some solid ideas for what to make with items you might have in your pantry- with meals my family has been loving! Notes: Episode 253: 75+ Ideas for your pantry purge Recipes Mentioned: Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas Roasted Garlic Rosemary Tomato Soup Tuna & White Bean Salad Five ingredient meatballs (& pasta) Shrimp Fried Rice One-Pot Moroccan Quinoa Tagine (Healthy Mama Cooking Club Recipe) Shortcut Cauli Rice, Chicken Sausage & Pepper + Onion bowls Vegan Cashew Cream Sauce White Chicken Chili Homemade Oat Flour muffins Join me in our fourth annual Healthy Mama Pantry Purge where we spend the month of March going through our pantry and freezer, focus on using what we have and save hundreds of dollars on groceries, along the way. Don’t worry– I’ll be there the whole way through to guide you on exactly what to do via weekly emails with how-tos, tips and bonus recipes, a private facebook community– with prizes for sharing your progress... And did I mention it’s 100% FREE? Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like your pantry is overrun with items you always seem to need when you’re at the store, but never seem use? Is your freezer kind of terrifying to open? Do you wish your grocery spending was a little lower? If you answered 'YES!' to any of the above- It’s time for a pantry purge!FREE Pantry Purge Challenge Join me in our third annual Healthy Mama Pantry Purge where we spend the month of March going through our pantry and freezer, focus on using what we have and save hundreds of dollars on groceries, along the way. Don’t worry– I’ll be there the whole way through to guide you on exactly what to do via weekly emails with how-tos, tips and bonus recipes, a private facebook community– with prizes for sharing your progress... And did I mention it’s 100% FREE? Click here to join us for this year's pantry purge! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veggies are not always the most appealing (especially raw) or affordable in the winter. So how can we focus on getting more in, even when the harvest is sparse and we’re craving more bread than brussels? I've got 10 tips to help you (and your kids) get in more veggies this winter (and beyond!). Click here for show notes + links to recipes mentioned Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valentines Day is coming- and I'll admit, I’m not a huge valentines person… but I can get behind an excuse for a date night! But not all of us can get or afford a babysitter for an extra night out- and since moving in September, we've really embraced mixing in at-home date nights. So I thought I would share some fun date night at home food ideas, for this Valentines day- whether you have a spouse or partner this Valentines day, your date is your bestie-- or just you-- enjoy some fun food, this Valentines Day! Click here for show notes and links mentioned Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new monthly series where I'm sharing my grocery budget recap for the month-- what we spent, and what we actually ate (breakfast, lunch and dinner!). My goal for this series is to share what real meals in real life looks like eating well- on a budget. Links Mentioned: Episode 311: How to create a realistic grocery budget Free 1 week trial of the Healthy Mama Cooking Club Learn to eat well and spend less with Healthy Mama on a Budget Recipes Mentioned: Sage Apple Chicken with herb butter Ina Garten Bouef Bourgignon Homemade Broth Chicken Noodle Soup White Chicken Chili Homemade Ranch Dressing Homemade Taco Seasoning Apple Spice Steel Cut Oats Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Part 2 of the Cooking In Season series: Winter Edition! In this seasonal recipe series, I take you through what’s in season and help you incorporate these flavors into your everyday meals! So grab your notebook, and let’s dive in. Click here for the full show notes with recipe links! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am sharing a bonus recording of an Instagram live I did earlier this month, I asked for your questions on all things grocery spending– so I answered them live! Disclaimer: This episode is VERY unpolished. I did very minimal editing, it was in my kitchen, so it’s a bit echo-y, I say umm quite a bit as I gather my thoughts- but I wouldn’t share it with you over here if I didn’t think it was super valuable! We talked about: how we approach snacking as a family and how kids snacks worth within our budget tips for sticking to your grocery list tips to save during the week without using leftovers (I also give tips on repurposing leftovers) convenience foods and budget-friendly easy food options mindset around being ‘on a budget’ (can I still save if I don’t have a budget?) Where could you be saving more money on groceries?? Download my free quiz Learn my full grocery budgeting system in Healthy Mama on a Budget . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are lots of finance experts out there that will tell you exactly how much you should spend on food (and don't get me wrong-- they know finances better than me!). But when it comes to GROCERIES, these arbitrary numbers might line up with your family’s needs- but they might not. So how do we create a grocery budget that works for your unique family's needs? In today's episode, I'm sharing how to create a realistic grocery budget for your family- so you can eat well, and spend less. My NEW Healthy Mama on a Budget Course is HERE! 🛒🥦 Learn more & get 10% off using code PODCAST Where could you be saving more money on groceries?? Download my free quiz Click here for detailed show notes + links mentioned . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you sick of spending more than you want to at the grocery store? Do you wish you could finally get control of your grocery spending... but still feed your family delicious, nourishing meals? Healthy Mama on a Budget is HERE and I'm sharing all about it in today's bonus mini-sode. Eat well and spend less with Healthy Mama on a Budget! Healthy Mama on a Budget is here to help you take control of your grocery spending by learning how to plan, shop and cook with budget in mind... No matter how big or small your budget might be. You'll learn how to simplify creating healthy, budget-friendly meal plans, how to create a budget that works for your family, how to drastically lower your grocery spending, avoid food waste and learn the habits to eat well and spend less. With strategies for every stage of budgeting and life, Healthy Mama on a Budget will help you develop healthy grocery spending habits wherever you are in your busy mama life. Click here to learn more and get $10 off Healthy Mama on a Budget Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food prices are at an all-time high- but that doesn’t mean you need to double your grocery budget. In the last episode we talked about 10 ways to save on groceries this new year WITHOUT couponing. Today I want to talk about your grocery budget specifically and how to INFLATION-PROOF IT- meaning, you don’t need to double your spending just because groceries cost more. Listen in to this week's episode to learn how! My NEW Healthy Mama on a Budget Course is HERE! 🛒🥦 Learn more & get 10% off using code PODCAST Where could you be saving more money on groceries?? Download my free quiz Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us are stressed by rising grocery prices-- but I promise, you don't have to be! To kick off the new year, I'm sharing 10 tips to save on groceries (without sacrificing flavor or nutrition)-- no coupon cutting necessary! LINKS MENTIONED: My NEW Healthy Mama on a Budget Course is HERE! 🛒🥦 Click here to get $10 off Healthy Mama on a Budget The Budget Kitchen Guide + Recipe Book Series . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kitchen reset steps- I’ll be sharing here on the podcast in short and sweet mini-sodes, so check back in each day this week– as well as over on Instagram (I’m @healthymamakris) so you can see the process in-action. Don’t forget to download the printables that go along with the challenge- you can find them at bit.ly/HMKreset Mentioned in this episode: Homemade Taco Seasoning Healthy Mama Meal Planner (printed) Healthy Mama Meal Planner (print-at-home) Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kitchen reset steps- I’ll be sharing here on the podcast in short and sweet mini-sodes, so check back in each day this week– as well as over on Instagram (I’m @healthymamakris) so you can see the process in-action. Don’t forget to download the printables that go along with the challenge- you can find them at bit.ly/HMKreset Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kitchen reset steps- I’ll be sharing here on the podcast in short and sweet mini-sodes, so check back in each day this week– as well as over on Instagram (I’m @healthymamakris) so you can see the process in-action. Don’t forget to download the printables that go along with the challenge- you can find them at bit.ly/HMKreset Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kitchen reset steps- I’ll be sharing here on the podcast in short and sweet mini-sodes, so check back in each day this week– as well as over on Instagram (I’m @healthymamakris) so you can see the process in-action. Don’t forget to download the printables that go along with the challenge- you can find them at bit.ly/HMKreset Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kitchen reset steps- I’ll be sharing here on the podcast in short and sweet mini-sodes, so check back in each day this week– as well as over on Instagram (I’m @healthymamakris) so you can see the process in-action. Don’t forget to download the printables that go along with the challenge- you can find them at bit.ly/HMKreset Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What. a. year. This year was full of a LOT of change, travel and shifts in business and in life-- and in this episode, I'm sharing a recap of my 2022, along with the top Healthy Mama Kitchen episodes from each month, my favorite things I read, podcasts I listened to and the things that made my life better, this past year. Click here for links to top episodes and products mentioned in the show notes COMING UP IN 2023: Healthy Mama on a Budget is launching in early 2023! Click here to get on the waitlist. NEW Winter Mix & Match Family Meal Plan drops in the Healthy Mama Cooking Club on January 7 (plus a new bonus podcast episode on how to start a meal prep routine drops on January 2) Stay tuned for so many more recipes, course updates, free community challenges and more! Stay connected via email here for updates As always, a huge THANK YOU for being a listener this year-- this podcast is a labor of love and I would not be doing this without you!! I can't wait for an awesome 2023. Peace and love in the new year! xo Kris . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the end of the year… it’s about the time we all start thinking of what we want things to look like in the new year, whether it’s new years goals/resolutions or just making some gentle shifts for a healthier, happier life– I want to share the three routines I think you need to put in place for easy healthy dinners this upcoming new year (and beyond!). Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide The new Healthy Mama Meal Planner™️ & Meal Planning Notepad are here! . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new year is coming… and if you’re anything like me, you have a long list of goals you want to accomplish in 2023! And if meal planning, meal prep, eating healthier or just making dinner feel less stressful is on your list– listen up, these four ways will make meal planning easier in 2023. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide The new Healthy Mama Meal Planner™️ & Meal Planning Notepad are here! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is SO MUCH on the internet around holiday traditions, especially around food- it can easily get overwhelming and create stress. I want to talk about how to create special moments- specifically when it comes to food- around the holidays with less stress. FREE Holiday Recipe e-bookJoin the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide The new Healthy Mama Meal Planner™️ & Meal Planning Notepad are here! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays can be crazy– should you ditch meal planning altogether? I don’t think so. Here are six tips- plus a bonus– to make meal planning less-stressful this holiday season. FREE Holiday Recipe e-bookJoin the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide The new Healthy Mama Meal Planner™️ & Meal Planning Notepad are here! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Healthy Mama Meal Planner™️ is BACK for it's 5th edition- listen in to learn about how it can help you simplify & streamline your meal planning in 2023. Shop the meal planner collection Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Mama Meal Planner™️ & Meal Planning NotepadThe Healthy Mama Cooking Club Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another real life meals recap- November 2022! In this series I take you through a month's work of breakfasts, lunches and dinners- share what my family ate and loved and hopefully give you a little inspiration for your next month of family meals. Click here for the full show notes with recipe links FREE Holiday Recipe e-book Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide The new Healthy Mama Meal Planner™️ & Meal Planning Notepad are here! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gift giving season is HERE and I am so excited for our second annual podcast gift guide- this time featuring my husband, Nick! We have gift ideas for you for the lady in your life (mom, sister, bestie- or yourself), the couple/family, the cook, the outdoor enthusiast, the kiddos, the book lover and your favorite dude. Full Gift Guide with links: https://healthymamakris.com/gift-guide-2022/Join us as we have a cocktail, laugh a lot, learn that I'm awful at counting bullet points, my husband thinks he's funny, I tell you to salt overhead (I meant from above) Nick becomes an unpaid ambassador for his favorite hat company and ultimately tells me all he wants for Christmas is socks. But we also have some GREAT gift ideas-- this one's a long one, so scroll to the time stamps below for each section! Timestamps: Gifts for Her: (07:36) Gifts for the Couple/Family: (20:42) Gifts for the Cook: (31:05) Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast: (41:50) Gifts for the Kids: (58:09) Gifts for the Book Lover: (74:00) Gifts for the Dude: (84:38) Amazon Storefront with Amazon Links (including the dude links): https://www.amazon.com/shop/healthymamakrisConnect with Kris: WebsiteInstagramHealthy Mama Meal Planner™️ & Meal Planning NotepadThe Healthy Mama Cooking Club Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are dozens- maybe hundreds- of Thanksgiving Cooking Hacks online, everything from how to easily skim the fat from your gravy (hint: put it in the freezer for 10) to cooking your potatoes in the...dishwasher?! I will not be recommending that one, promise- but I DO know some seriously good hacks to make your Thanksgiving Meal preparation a little easier, so tune in to today's episode for hacks that will save you time, and make you actually thankful for the time spent together on Thanksgiving. FREE Holiday Recipe e-bookJoin the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Thanks to this week's sponsor! Get 25% off my morning greens blend, go-to plant-based protein protein powder and everything else at AMAZINGGRASS.COM using code HEALTHYMAMAConnect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for a bit of a pre-thanksgiving pep talk from your friendly busy mom and chef. I've cooked for lots of private and family parties in my day-- and if there's one thing I know, it's we all need a shortcut from time to time! So how do you make your Thanksgiving meal feel special, without pulling out your hair-- and which shortcuts are worth it (and which are worth the extra effort)? Today's episode is all about shortcuts to bring ease to your Thanksgiving meal. FREE Holiday Recipe e-bookJoin the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that season-- slow cooker season! The slow cooker can be an awesome tool for busy weeknights- but sometimes slow cooker meals can taste a bit bland and texture-less. So how do you utilize your slow cooker to your advantage to make set-it-and-forget-it meals that are actually delicious? Tune in for exactly how to make it happen. Free Slow Cooker 101 GuideJoin the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 3 and a half years, The Healthy Mama Kitchen/Healthy Balanced Mama podcast has hit 300 episodes! Today we're celebrating with a special topical Q + A based on listener questions all about recipe creation. Tune in to listen to Kris answer questions on: How does an idea start? Do you build from a flavor idea? Certain ingredient or protein choice? What is your inspiration– do you experiment first or do you usually have a plan? How long does your process from inspiration to completion take? How do you know an attempt isn’t quite right, and what are your common tweaks? When you feel like your dish is ‘missing’ something, how do you decide what that is? How do you know when a recipe is done testing? What are your favorite recipes or cuisines to create, and least favorite? What is a mistake you made early on that you have now perfected? Favorite resources on developing your palate? EPISODE 300 LISTENER GIVEAWAY! I’m giving away TWO copies of my favorite recipe creation resource- The Flavor Bible! Here’s how to enter: Leave me a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts if you haven’t! And if you have– you can still enter! These matter SO much to helping more busy moms find strategies to feed their families delicious and healthy meals. And no, you don’t have to leave me five stars, but please be kind :) Follow me on Instagram @healthymamakitchenpod + @healthymamakris. Leave a comment on the giveaway post on @healthymamakitchenpod letting me know you've entered. I will randomly choose two comments a week from the date this episode airs (November 7) and tag you on Instagram if you’ve won! Fine Print: • Giveaway is open to the US and Canada. • Giveaway is not sponsored- the books will be purchased and sent by me, to each of the two winners! Happy entering! Click here for show notes including links to recipes mentionedConnect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween is almost here- so I couldn't miss the opportunity to share a Halloween-themed episode with you. But I’m not going to share with you special treats you can make for the holiday- instead I want to talk about realistic dinner ideas for Halloween, because having a solid dinner on Halloween is important! Our kids are inevitably going to eat candy, so it’s nice to have something to balance their blood sugar a little- especially something hearty and warming if it’s a cold night, when you come back in from trick-or-treating. Tune in for 10 dinner ideas for Halloween night- from make-ahead meals to meals to serve the whole neighborhood.Click here for show notes including links to recipes mentioned Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you intimidated by the Instant Pot? Maybe you hopped on the trend a few years ago, and your Instant Pot is now collecting dust in your cupboard or basement. Pull that baby out! The Instant Pot can be a GREAT tool for meal prep and easier weeknight dinners- and I'm going to share with you how, in today's episode. FREE Instant Pot 101 Guide Instant Pot Cooking Time Tables (Instant Pot Website) Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seasons are changing– do you know what’s in season (and how to use seasonal produce in your weeknight meals)? Welcome to a new Series, where I take you through what’s in season and help you incorporate these flavors into your everyday meals! So grab your notebook, and let’s dive in. Join the newly updated Healthy Mama Cooking Club for casual live cooking classes, member-exclusive recipes, weekly meal inspiration, bonus episodes & more starting at just $3/month. Links Mentioned: Show Notes Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up, I didn’t have an example for how to cook– classically correct or not, my mom didn’t do a lot of cooking. When I got to culinary school, all I had was my love of cooking and a little experience in Italy. So today, I want to give you some solid advice- kitchen tips no one taught me, that might help you become a better cook, a safer cook, a more efficient cook- or all of the above. Join the newly updated Healthy Mama Cooking Club for casual live cooking classes, member-exclusive recipes, weekly meal inspiration, bonus episodes & more starting at just $3/month Links Mentioned: Show Notes Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Healthy Mama Cooking Club is BACK-- and it's better than ever!I created the Cooking Club in 2021 to help you: get out of your cooking rut get more creative in the kitchen increase your cooking confidence through simple skills that will transform your weeknight dinners. This year, we’re expanding the club to help you take the stress out of weekday meals, through: weekly dinner inspiration family focused, budget friendly member exclusive recipes live casual community cooking classes monthly bonus podcast episodes & so much more! Our mission is to get you out of your recipe rut, get healthy dinners on the table fast and start loving cooking again. And even more importantly- I wanted to keep it CRAZY affordable, no brainer- with memberships starting at just $3 a month- and give you the option for taking whatever you need and leaving what you don’t. If you just want some dinner inspiration in your inbox, exclusive recipes you can’t find anywhere else, and access to me to ask cooking and meal planning questions in an easier way than ever– you can join as a meal planning mama for just $3 a month. Click here to join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know coming up with meal ideas can be hard- especially ones that are actually realistic for busy families. In this new series, I'm sharing highlights of our real life meals- what we ate throughout the month- to give you inspiration– from shortcut dinners to behind the scenes of recipe creation. So let’s dive into September! GET ON THE HEALTHY MAMA COOKING CLUB WAITLIST! Links Mentioned: Show Notes with Recipe Links Get 25% off all Amazing Grass Products including my new favorite Fizzy Green Tabs using code HEALTHYMAMA Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seasons are changing and many of us are craving that change from warmer summer meals to more cozy, comforting dishes. But for many of us, the weather is still fairly warm… so how do we start that fall meal transition without jumping RIGHT into soups and stews and chilis? Today we're talking fall transition meals with three tips and fifteen recipe ideas- so let’s dive in! Links Mentioned: Show Notes with Recipe Links In Season Produce Printable Get 25% off all Amazing Grass Products including my new favorite Fizzy Green Tabs using code HEALTHYMAMA Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm coming at you with a bonus episode today, and though it's fairly specific topic, my hope is that our experience helps any of you who is moving soon or in the future-- or that you'll pass it on to someone else in your life who could use it! Full show notes including additional episodes mentioned: http://www.healthymamakris.com/bonus-movemealplanning Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You need a rice cooker. There, I said it. Let me tell you I had never even SEEN a rice cooker until I met my husband... but now I am a rice cooker convert and I am here to also make you a convert to this $25 kitchen appliance- or if you have one, dust yours off and actually USE it to make dinner less hands-on. Download the Free Grain Cooking Chart! Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking all things shortcut dinners– because we all have busy nights! Where I would love to tell you that you could be eating fully from scratch, home cooked meals all week long in under 20 minutes, that’s often not possible. Meal prep helps, but it’s also helpful to have those quick and easy options on hand or to grab at the store for quick and easy dinners. Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day… and often the most difficult. We want our kids (and ourselves) to have a balanced breakfast before school, work, whatever we’re doing that day… but mornings can be rushed and often it’s easier to just pour a bowl of cereal and be on your way. But we know our kids- and ourselves- can benefit from a balanced breakfast. So, like with school lunches, we have a formula we follow for balanced breakfasts- and a system to make it happen. Get all the breakfast ideas: https://healthymamakris.com/easy-breakfast-ideas/ Codes + Discounts: Get 25% off Amazing Grass greens blend and protein powders using code HEALTHYMAMA Healthy Mama Meal Prep is only $97 using code BACKTOSCHOOL through 8/31 Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that time again… time to start thinking about school lunches. I hear from so many mamas that school lunches are the bane of your existence and I get it… having to make a balanced lunch for a tiny human at seven in the morning, sometimes before coffee, hoping that they’ll actually eat it- can be stressful. So in today’s episode, I want to share with you our stress-free school lunch system that keeps both kids- and mamas- happy. Links Mentioned: Kids Lunch Amazon Shop FREE KIDS LUNCH GUIDE Codes + Discounts: Get 25% off Amazing Grass greens blend and protein powders using code HEALTHYMAMA Healthy Mama Meal Prep is only $97 using code BACKTOSCHOOL through 8/31 Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have an extra special bonus mini episode for you all about getting mentally organized and ready for back to school with my friend Alicia Cohen. Connect with Alicia: Website: https://www.aliciacohendesigns.com/ Sync Your Season Mini Workbook: https://www.aliciacohendesigns.com/sysprimerminiworkbook Power-Up Your Productivity Group Coaching Program: https://www.aliciacohendesigns.com/groupcoaching_ Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Kids Lunch Guide Budget Kitchen Guide + Cookbooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the idea of getting back into a meal prep routine kind of makes you cringe… but you KNOW how helpful it can be to bring more ease into your family meals, from breakfast to school lunches to dinner… or maybe you still need some convincing, I’ve got you mama. Let’s talk about meal prep for the Back to School season. Get the Healthy Mama Meal Prep Course for only $97 using code BACKTOSCHOOL through 8/31 Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is back to school time, baby! Well, it’s almost back to school time for many of us. I decided to put out the Back to School episodes earlier, this year- because I know many of you start school much earlier than we do in New England, and I’m actually about to shortly join that crowd… and one of the things that I know can become a stress once our schedules start shifting is MEAL PLANNING. So, let’s dive in to how we can gently shift our meal plan for the Back to School season. Helpful Episodes on Meal Planning: The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze How (and why) to create a seasonal family meals list How I organize my recipes Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WELCOME to the NEW Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast- previously the Healthy Balanced Mama podcast. Though this is Season 5 of the podcast- seasons 1-4 were the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast. The Healthy Balanced Mama podcast was full of all GREAT content on living a balanced life as a mom- in every area from health and wellness to food freedom to body positivity, self care, organization, fashion and so much more- but I am switching gears and get back to my roots as a holistic chef, officially renaming and rebranding the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast to the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast. So I thought it would be a good time to reintroduce myself, and share what’s in store for the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast, in this upcoming season! Connect with Kris: Website Instagram FREE Meal Planning Guide Budget Guide + Ebooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our last best-of episode, we're revisiting the first ever budget Healthy Mama hacks episode. The Budget Kitchen Guide + Cookbooks Connect with Kris: Website Instagram Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a re-release of one of our most-listened to episodes of Season 4 on the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast. I’m taking a much needed summer break for the month of July, and I’ll be back with brand new episodes in August, when the podcast officially switches to the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast. Enjoy this episode and happy summer! Food freedom is a never ending journey- but it is one that changes and evolves over time. I left the world of chronic dieting, fitness competitions and disordered eating once and for all back in 2016- determined to find freedom with food and learn what balance means to me- and it’s been a journey of learning, self exploration and discovery (to say the least). In honor of 200 episodes of the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast, I’m taking it all the way back and sharing how my journey and experience of food freedom has changed and evolved, five years later. Links Mentioned: My food freedom course- Uncomplicated Eating Episode 002: My Story: How I found my beautiful balance Episode 163: A Season for Change Connect with Kris: Website Instagram Cookbooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a re-release of one of our most-listened to episodes of Season 4 on the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast. I’m taking a much needed summer break for the month of July, and I’ll be back with brand new episodes in August, when the podcast officially switches to the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast. Enjoy this episode and happy summer! Josh Gitalis kicks the gut health series off with a bang, sharing his expertise on gut health from a functional clinical nutritionist’s perspective. Josh runs a Toronto-based, private practice, with a worldwide client base. As a leader in his field, he teaches Clinical Nutrition for several natural health colleges and has made several TV appearances. Over a decade ago, Josh helped me personally heal my gut, balance my hormones and finally find relief for the long term. It was such an honor to have him on the podcast! Things we chat about in this episode: why gut health is so important how to know exactly what to do for your unique body when your gut feels off finding the root cause of gut health issues how specific lifestyle choices impact your gut, not just your food intake the most important things to put on your plate for a healthy gut supplements Josh recommends Connect with Josh: Website Instagram Facebook Podcast Connect with Kris: Website Instagram Cookbooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a re-release of one of our most-listened to episodes of Season 4 on the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast. I’m taking a much needed summer break for the month of July, and I’ll be back with brand new episodes in August, when the podcast officially switches to the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast. Enjoy this episode and happy summer! Do you know how to dress in a way that makes you feel good– and fits your mom life? If you’re anything like me, years of struggles with body image and an ever-changing body with chronic dieting, pregnancy and postpartum meant finding my style and dressing with confidence felt impossible– I didn’t know what my body shape was, let alone how (and why) to dress in a way that feels good when going about my busy day as a working mom- and what about date night and special occasions? Finding celebrity stylist turned creator of the Momiform Method™️ (and mom of two herself) Jammie Baker was a GAME changer. In this episode, Jammie and I talk about how to dress for your shape- no matter what season you’re in, how to dress with confidence without breaking the bank and how to make it work for your busy mom life. Get ready to get excited to get dressed! Links Mentioned:The Momiform Style SocietyThe Momiform MethodFREE Body Shape Guide for Moms Connect with Jammie:WebsiteInstagram Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCookbooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a re-release of one of our most-listened to episodes of Season 4 on the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast. I’m taking a much needed summer break for the month of July, and I’ll be back with brand new episodes in August, when the podcast officially switches to the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast. Enjoy this episode and happy summer! When you think systems, do you think freedom? I know didn’t until I connected with Chelsi Jo. Chelsi specializes in teaching moms how to use systems so they can have sustainable self-care, orderly and stress free homes, intentional relationships, and clarity on how to do their best work in managing home and business, without feeling pulled in all directions. In this week’s episode, Chelsi shares her best tips for creating systems that bring more ease into your motherhood, better work-life balance and most importantly, help you better connect with the people who are most important. Connect with Chelsi Jo:WebsiteInstagramFacebook GroupPodcast Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCookbooks Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does cooking feel like a struggle, more often than you want to admit… do school lunches get boring after the third week and even cereal for breakfast sometimes feels like too much effort… let alone feeding yourself and your family meals with vegetables that they’ll actually eat? If you’re a busy mama like me, you can probably relate. I’m Kris Dovbniak and welcome to my healthy mama kitchen! I’m a trained chef, culinary nutritionist and a mama of two and I’m here to guide you in making healthy eating easy and accessible by simplifying your meal plan, demystifying meal prep, taking the stress out of weeknight dinners and helping you learn to cook your family delicious, nutrient-dense meals along the way- without spending hours in the kitchen or thousands of dollars a month at whole foods. In this podcast, I’m here to share my best tips, tools and hacks for your real life healthy mama kitchen with a side of humor and sometimes a little bit of spice. Grab your apron, and let’s get cooking! CONNECT: Kris' Website Healthy Mama Kris Instagram Healthy Mama Kitchen Instagram Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is IT friends- the last episode of Season 4 and the last episode of the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast (until it becomes the Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast!). This episode is an extra special one-- I have my friend Danielle Havens back to share an ask us anything Q + A! We answered questions on the preconception phase, tips for the 1-2 transition with kids, mom guilt and more- plus a little on where each of us has been, and what's in store for both of us in the future! In this episode, you'll hear: - Life updates from Danielle and Kris Questions: Danielle- while pregnancy & birth are fresh, what advice/thoughts do you have for preconception phase women? Tips for the 1-2 transition with kids Kris- What is easier/harder with older kids than younger How to deal with mom guilt when trying to take self care time Links Mentioned: Danielle's NEW podcast! Simply Well with Danielle Danielle's Barre Bundle Kris' Upcoming Pro-Metabolic Cookbook with Dr. Heather Rhodes Daniel Tiger Big Brother Episode Favorite Books on Becoming a new sibling: Hello in There (Kris' family favorite) The Berenstain Bears New Baby On Mother's Lap (Danielle's family favorite) I am a Big Brother (Big Sister version) My New Baby Connect with Danielle: Website + CoachingInstagramVirtual Barre StudioConnect with Kris:Website InstagramBudget Kitchen Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is, well, HOT. And many of us want to do LESS cooking in the summer- not more! So WHY are we talking about meal prep? Because no matter what season, meal prep creates convenience- for whatever meals you need it to! Do you have to meal prep in the summer? No! Will it make it meals easier? Totally. In today's episode, I'm sharing three questions to ask to hack your summer meal prep- and how to make it work for you! With that… it’s the end of Healthy Mama Hacks! In the next four weeks you’ll get four best-of episodes you might have missed, and when we’re back the podcast will officially be the Healthy Mama Kitchen! Don't forget to hit 'subscribe' for new episodes when they come out in August! Healthy Mama Meal Prep Course: http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealprepConnect with Kris: InstagramWebsite Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short & sweet personal life and podcast update from me (Kris!) to you- working through burnout, overcoming people pleasing and the future of the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast. Join my email list to stay in touch over the podcast summer break (& get my free flexible meal planning guide!): https://healthy-mama.ck.page/meal-planning-guideConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsite Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meal planning in the summer can feel like it’s not worth it- but we’re about less stress, and having a plan means less stress! I promise you’ll never regret having a plan- it’s just about simplifying the process! In today's Healthy Mama Hacks episode, I'm sharing 10 tips to simplify your meal plan for summer. Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If someone asked you to point to your metabolism- could you? It's a trick question- because your metabolism isn't something you can point to- it's a part of every one of your bodily processes, converting food into energy and powering every cell of your body- including your hormones! Your metabolism and your hormones are intricately linked, and it's why eating and living a pro-metabolic lifestyle is so powerful for our hormones and our overall health. The world of pro-metabolic eating is rapidly growing, and I wanted to have returning guest Dr. Heather Rhodes on to talk about how metabolism relates to our hormones, and how simple, balanced and downright delicious!) eating for a healthy metabolism can be. We talk about: What metabolism is and why having a healthy metabolism is so important to hormone function How pro-metabolic eating differs from conventional/diet-culture views of nutrition and holistic nutrition What PUFAS are and why we might want to look at our intake Why dairy is way healthier than we might think Why low carb is not supporting our hormone function Raw greens... are they really the superfood we think they are?! (dun dun dun!) A resources we created to help YOU eat deliciously pro-metabolic! Get on the waitlist for the Happy Metabolism, Happier Hormones cookbook! Connect with Dr. Heather: Instagram: @drheatherrhodesWebsite: www.drheatherrhodes.comFreebie Links: https://www.drheatherrhodes.com/hormonesupporthttps://www.drheatherrhodes.com/your-pcos-nutrition-starting-pointConnect with Kris: WebsiteInstagramGrab the NEW Budget Kitchen Guide + recipe books! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need some inspiration for jazzing up your basic summer meals- burgers, hotdogs, sausages, pasta salad? You've got it! Listen in for 50+ budget-friendly ways to jazz up your summer meals. Connect with Kris: Instagram Website Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing season is upon us... and I know next to nothing about gardening! Luckily, I connected with Stephanie Leaf- growing, preserving and all around self sufficiency educator who came on the podcast to give us the beginner's guide to all things gardening, preserving (it's not just canning!) and how we can start wherever we are at (even in my tiny apartment!) in being more self sufficient and serving our families with home grown food. We talk about: Where to start if you're brand new to gardening How to know whether to start with seeds or seedlings How to know what will work in your area Why you should wait to dig your garden bed if you're starting out Preserving- what is it and how can we do it safely? How we can start being more self sufficient, wherever we are at Full show notes including links mentioned:http://www.healthymamakris.com/episode-280 Connect with Stephanie:WebsiteInstagramPodcastFree Garden GuideConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The warmer weather is upon us, and that often means a shift in the way we cook. So, in today’s Healthy Mama Hacks episode I want to give you 20 of our favorite meals in the spring and summer to give you some cooking (or less cooking for that matter) inspiration! Get the full list of recipes mentioned: http://www.healthymamakris.com/summer-family-favoritesConnect with Kris: InstagramWebsite Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is an extra special one- because not only is it the release of the Budget Kitchen Guide + recipe collection, but I also interviewed my kids- Sage (8) and Wren (4) about cooking, food and eating healthy. It was a blast, I can't wait for you to listen (and grab your copy of the Budget Kitchen guide!) In this episode, I share: How the budget kitchen guide came to be What the guide is all about (and how it will help you eat well and spend less) Q + A with my kids (starts at 18:00) Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramGet your copy of the Budget Kitchen Guide! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Budget Kitchen series! This is the second series on eating on a budget- the last was all about shopping on a budget. THIS series is about COOKING and EATING on a budget. Yes- shopping on a budget is important , but if you’re not planning, stocking and cooking in a budget-friendly way, you might still be finding yourself going over budget, month after month. And with skyrocketing food prices, there is no better time to start learning how to eat well, on a budget. This series is designed to help you to create a budget-friendly kitchen, whatever your budget might be!Previous Episodes in the series: Budget Kitchen #3: 15 Budget Cooking Hacks Budget Kitchen #2: Budget-minded meal planning Budget Kitchen #1: How Budget-friendly is YOUR kitchen? Get on the Budget Kitchen Guide Waitlist: bit.ly/bkwaitlistPrevious Budget Episodes:How we eat well on a budgetHow to create your grocery budgetHow to spend your grocery budget15 Tips for Sticking to your grocery budgetConnect with Kris:Website + RecipesHealthy Mama Kris InstagramHealthy Mama Budget Instagram Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever experienced anxiety, you know it can feel debilitating. We try all the tools and often find our own secret sauce to cope with anxiety, whether it's meditation or medication (or a combination of both)... but what do we do when our kids experience anxiety? We're not in their head, and it's hard to know what to do to help our kids deal with anxiety in a healthy way- now there's a tool for parents and kids to cope with anxious thoughts, the Warrior Backpack. Today's guest, elementary school teacher, counselor and mom Julie Reynolds shares how we can help our kids pack their warrior backpack and cope with anxiety, one tool at a time. We talk about: Signs our kids might be struggling with anxiety Why it's important to name it and talk about anxiety Simple tools kids and parents can use to cope with anxiety The importance of therapy when needed What to do if we as parents also struggle with anxiety How the Warrior Backpack can give kids the tools they can take (on the go!) to deal with anxiety head on Full show notes including links mentioned:http://www.healthymamakris.com/episode-276 Connect with Julie:YouTubeFacebookInstagramConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCooking ClassesJoin the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Budget Kitchen series! This is the second series on eating on a budget- the last was all about shopping on a budget. THIS series is about COOKING and EATING on a budget. Yes- shopping on a budget is important , but if you’re not planning, stocking and cooking in a budget-friendly way, you might still be finding yourself going over budget, month after month. And with skyrocketing food prices, there is no better time to start learning how to eat well, on a budget. This series is designed to help you to create a budget-friendly kitchen, whatever your budget might be!Get on the Budget Kitchen Guide Waitlist: bit.ly/bkwaitlistPrevious Budget Episodes:How we eat well on a budgetHow to create your grocery budgetHow to spend your grocery budget15 Tips for Sticking to your grocery budgetConnect with Kris:Website + RecipesHealthy Mama Kris InstagramHealthy Mama Budget Instagram Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sugar. It's a huge buzzword in the nutrition AND parenting world... and I think most of us know, too much of anything isn't a good think (it's all about balance!). But added sugar is seemingly everywhere- and it's affecting our kids. So how do we reduce the added sugar, without restricting our kids from the delicious foods they (and we all) love? In today's episode, I'm talking with professor of pediatrics and researcher (and dad!) Dr. Michael Goran and dietitian and mom Dr. Emily Ventura on how to identify sneaky sugar and help our kids reduce sugar consumption in a realistic, non-restrictive way. We talk about: How sugar is affecting our kids (it's not just about weight) How to tell if sugar is affecting OUR kids How we can avoid the effects of sugar, while still enjoying delicious food How we can teach kids about added sugar, without creating fear How to bring balance into it- it's not about taking all sugar away Full show notes including links mentioned:http://www.healthymamakris.com/episode-274 Connect with Michael and Emily online:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCooking ClassesJoin the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Budget Kitchen series! This is the second series on eating on a budget- the last was all about shopping on a budget. THIS series is about COOKING and EATING on a budget. Yes- shopping on a budget is important , but if you’re not planning, stocking and cooking in a budget-friendly way, you might still be finding yourself going over budget, month after month. And with skyrocketing food prices, there is no better time to start learning how to eat well, on a budget. This series is designed to help you to create a budget-friendly kitchen, whatever your budget might be!Get on the Budget Kitchen Guide Waitlist: bit.ly/bkwaitlistPrevious Budget Episodes:How we eat well on a budgetHow to create your grocery budgetHow to spend your grocery budget15 Tips for Sticking to your grocery budgetConnect with Kris:Website + RecipesHealthy Mama Kris InstagramHealthy Mama Budget Instagram Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeding a family can be hard in and of itself- but feeding a family when one (or in today's guest's case, almost all!) of your family members has food allergies can feel next to impossible. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Kathlena, also known as the Allergy Chef, a recipe developer specifically for food allergies who has over 200 allergies herself, as well as a family of varied dietary needs. Our conversation was not only incredibly insightful and educational, but SO much fun- I know you'll love this one! We talk about: Kathlena's story of having over 200 allergies (including most water) How she manages her family's various food allergies Her best tips for keeping an allergy-safe kitchen Her best advice for the mom listening if she or her kids have just been diagnosed with food allergies How to advocate for your allergic kids (or self) Her favorite allergy-friendly food brands and so much more! Full show notes including links mentioned:http://www.healthymamakris.com/episode-272 Connect with Kathlena:WebsiteInstagramBooksConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCooking ClassesJoin the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Budget Kitchen series! This is the second series on eating on a budget- the last was all about shopping on a budget. THIS series is about COOKING and EATING on a budget. Yes- shopping on a budget is important , but if you’re not planning, stocking and cooking in a budget-friendly way, you might still be finding yourself going over budget, month after month. And with skyrocketing food prices, there is no better time to start learning how to eat well, on a budget. This series is designed to help you to create a budget-friendly kitchen, whatever your budget might be!Get on the Budget Kitchen Guide Waitlist: bit.ly/bkwaitlist Previous Budget Episodes: How we eat well on a budgetHow to create your grocery budgetHow to spend your grocery budget15 Tips for Sticking to your grocery budgetConnect with Kris:Website + Recipes Healthy Mama Kris InstagramHealthy Mama Budget Instagram Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mom life can be hard- and it can also be incredibly beautiful. But in order to tackle the hard days, get out of survival mode and embrace the beauty in motherhood, we need to take care of ourselves well- something I think many of us are good at putting on the backburner. So how do we reframe the idea of self care as something that is both necessary and practical? How can we create rituals that energize our day so we can show up as the best version of ourselves? In today's episode, I'm talking to Catherine Wilde about navigating all seasons of motherhood with compassion for ourselves and intentional self care. In this episode, we chat: Why so many of us are in survival mode (and why we don't need to be!) Why self care should be a daily necessity- not the last thing on your to-do list Why we've made self care to be a big 'thing' and it doesn't need to be How to create an energizing morning ritual Connect with Catherine: WebsiteInstagramPodcast Her new book- Reclaiming your Inner Sparkle Kickstart your calm morning freebie: soulcaremom.com/kickstartConnect with Kris: WebsiteInstagramCooking ClassesJoin the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mother Runner series is here! By popular request, I'm sharing my best hacks as a seasoned runner of 15+ years for starting and actually enjoying running in this 5-part series. So grab your sneakers, pop in your earbuds and let's go on a run together! In Part 5, we're talking about what to expect at your first race, as well as tips for race day. Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I don't know the last time I had this much fun recording a podcast episode- but when you get me and my sister in a room together, it's bound to be a good time! It wasn't always that way, though- in today's episode we adventure through listener questions on our relationship as sisters, advice for finding a deeper sister relationship as adults, (our very non-professional) tips for cultivating a good sibling relationship in kids and how my own struggles with food and body image affected my sister's relationship with food, as well as a ton of nostalgic tangents on everything from our mutual past love of the Olsen twins, my unfortunate high school fashion choices, misadventures of having a ball python as a pet and whether or not I actually stole Ali's favorite cds for my 'famous' CD room border. If you're here for some 90's and '00's nostalgia sandwiched between some solid sister advice- you'll love this episode! NOTE: We do get into a discussion about a topic you might prefer your kids to not as questions about (starting around 52:00) as well as discuss eating disorders (starting around 67:00). Questions we answer: How has your relationship changed from growing up until now? What did you fight about as kids? Tips on keeping or finding a deeper sister relationship as adults Things you have in common and things you don’t Tips on cultivating a good (sibling) relationship for kids How did Kris’s struggle with food impact your own relationship with food? Connect with Kris: WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Ali's Photography Account: https://instagram.com/alisonruggphotography Show Notes: http://www.healthymamakris.com/episode-268 Books Mentioned: Taste: My life through food by Stanley Tucci https://amzn.to/3xP2h8C The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley (not at all her first book, as I inferred in the podcast!) https://amzn.to/3JZ6edl Episodes Mentioned: My last Q + A with Ali (and her boyfriend, Eric): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-3-finale-q-a-food-trends-travel-and/id1450501536?i=1000527073917 Dress for mom life with confidence with Jammie Baker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dress-for-mom-life-with-confidence-with-celebrity/id1450501536?i=1000532767519 More on my journey to food freedom: Episode 002: My Story Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mother Runner series is here! By popular request, I'm sharing my best hacks as a seasoned runner of 15+ years for starting and actually enjoying running in this 5-part series. So grab your sneakers, pop in your earbuds and let's go on a run together! In Part 4, I'm chatting about how to make running more FUN!Kris’ Favorite Running Playlists: Fun Run (an eclectic mix of pop, hip hop, rock and broadway): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GgfLatoxIqefjJlgilCwK?si=3vQS8yamQru46hCITZqNAw Angsty Teenager (mostly pop-punk favorites from the early 2000’s): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yDkv4cwF0aQY82qqmnbZT?si=Hnxu_M9XTv2TaEGlTvjb2g Country Roads (country-ish songs for slow and steady runs): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P0D5zPPvqz8sCmvxEJCAb?si=X3qDxNIaRkuPoPGaLMVJZg Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having meaningful conversations with kids is one of the best ways to connect deeply with kids and build their confidence, kindness, and creativity. In today's episode, I'm joined by Rebecca Rolland, nationally certified speech-language pathologist, Harvard Graduate School of Education lecturer and author of The Art of Talking with Children to share some incredible simple, practical strategies you can use to help you better connect with your kids through great conversation. I've already started using her tips with my own kids, and have seen a huge difference in only a few short conversations.We talk about: The importance of conversation for connection and confidence Why we often struggle with deep conversation What rich talk is and specific steps we can take to start creating more of it Strategies to take our everyday conversations with our kids to the next level Full show notes including links mentioned:http://www.healthymamakris.com/episode-266 Connect with Rebecca:WebsiteInstagram Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mother Runner series is here! By popular request, I'm sharing my best hacks as a seasoned runner of 15+ years for starting and actually enjoying running in this 5-part series. So grab your sneakers, pop in your earbuds and let's go on a run together! In Part 3, we're talking all about FUELING your run- before, during and after. Please note, though I do have an active certification in exercise nutrition, this episode is meant to be for informational purposes only and not to be taken as medical advice. Please ensure you are in touch with your healthcare provider before making any changes and know everyone is incredibly unique, be sure to listen to your own body- you know it best!Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research has shown a huge uptick in mood disturbances- everything from anxiety to depression to stress and burnout, in the last couple of years- which is no surprise, given our world but what many of us don't realize is despite there being a lot OUT of our control, there's also so much we can add in to support our mood. In today's episode, I'm chatting with registered holistic nutritionist Andrea Donsky on all things mood-- food, supplements and lifestyle shifts we can make for better mood, better gut health and beyond. We talk about: The vicious cycle of stress and our health Why being gentle on ourselves with nutrition is important as parents and for mood Specific foods to improve your mood How food timing can improve our blood sugar balance and mood The importance of gut health and sleep in mood health Andrea's top three supplements to improve mood and gut health Full show notes including links mentioned:http://www.healthymamakris.com/episode-264 Connect with Andrea:WebsiteInstagram Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mother Runner series is here! By popular request, I'm sharing my best hacks as a seasoned runner of 15+ years for starting and actually enjoying running in this 5-part series. So grab your sneakers, pop in your earbuds and let's go on a run together! In Part 2, I'm chatting all of my must-have and favorite runner gear (hint: it's less than you think!). Blog post with full list of running gear and links: https://healthymamakris.com/favorite-running-gear/My Amazon Running Gear List (affiliate links)Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been told countless times about the benefits of meditation for centering our minds, better sleep, anxiety support and so much more- but as busy mamas, it can feel like an impossible task to carve out yet more time for ourselves. So how can we experience the benefits of meditation- in as little as 10 minutes a day? Today's guest Kelly Smith, meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful in Minutes podcast and community, is here to teach us exactly how. We talked about: Separating meditation from spirituality Defining meditation Why 10 minutes is enough How meditation can help moms in everyday mom life Exactly how to start meditating Why distraction is essential to the practice of meditation The reality of mom guilt and how taking care of ourselves is a necessity for a well cared child How to choose what meditation style is right for you Full show notes including links mentioned:http://www.healthymamakris.com/episode-262 Kris' favorite Mindful in Minutes Meditations: Walking Meditation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-walking-meditation/id1295718287?i=1000416380100 5-minute Gratitude Meditation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-minute-gratitude-meditation/id1295718287?i=1000546661792 SOS Stress Relief Meditation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sos-stress-relief-meditation/id1295718287?i=1000432115992 10-minute Morning Meditation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-morning-meditation/id1295718287?i=1000507225709 Self Love Mantra Meditation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-love-mantra-meditation/id1295718287?i=1000551695326Full show notes including links mentioned: Connect with Kelly:WebsiteInstagramPodcast Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mother Runner series is here! By popular request, I'm sharing my best hacks as a seasoned runner of 15+ years for starting and actually enjoying running in this 5-part series. So grab your sneakers, pop in your earbuds and let's go on a run together! In Part 1, I'm chatting all things how to start (or get back into) running. Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Q + A time again! This time I'm joined by my IRL friend, mom of three, former nurse, healthy living enthusiast and recipe creator, Leah Gallagher to chat all things feeding a healthy family! We answer your questions on: How to feed different ages together Tips on getting nutrition in kids when they don’t like most foods How to deal with picky kids when each kids wants different things Lunch ideas for kids Favorite healthy dinners + Quick meal ideas Healthy meal staple foods and healthy breakfast ideas I absolutely LOVED answering your questions with Leah and I know you're going to get SO many great ideas! Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthymamakris.com/episode-260 Connect with Leah: Instagram Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring is in the air so it only seemed fitting to chat about spring cleaning hacks! This topic is kind of hilarious coming from yours truly as I'm not naturally one to be a neat freak. But, that being said, I THRIVE in a clean and organized environment. So it's well the effort- especially around the spring season! Today we are going to chat about: - spring cleaning hacks I love - DIY cleaning solutions - natural cleaning products I use - different areas to declutter in your home and life Click here to download the spring cleaning worksheet freebie: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/springcleaning Click here to shop my favorite spring cleaning products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/healthymamakris?listId=R87OH694LZBI Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every parent knows all too well the feelings of frustration and hopelessness, not to mention self-criticism and guilt that creep in when their child acts out. Over her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke has routinely counseled distraught parents who struggle to manage their children’s challenging, sometimes oppositional behaviors. In today's episode, we talk about: - how understanding our nervous system can help us help our kids self regulate - the importance or role modeling healthy behavior to kids - the three emotional pathways we go through as adults and children - tips for getting to a peaceful and calm state of mind more often Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-258 Connect with Dr. Mona: Website Instagram Brain Body Parenting Book Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewlery. Go to shop.analuisa.com/balancedmama this sale is too good to be true, and won't last long! Enjoy 20% OFF the entire Ana Luisa's website today! https://shop.analuisa.com/balancedmama I'm sure you'll love them! #analuisany Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"No coffee? No way, you are a crazy person!" That would have been my response to this episode a while ago, too! In the past, I actually had a caffeine addiction. I LOVE coffee and in one season of my life, I was SO dependent on it. My huge intake of caffeine was not good for my anxiety and my hormone balances and it was negatively impacting many other areas of my life. In today's show, I'll be giving tips to: 1. Reduce caffeine consumption 2. Remove caffeine entirely Let me walk you through the journey I've been on in the last year in reducing my five cups of coffee a day habit and in the process, feeling WAY better! This can be true and attainable for you, too! Join the FREE Pantry Purge Challenge! Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note from Kris: I recorded this episode sharing about some of my own personal trials and tribulations in this season of my life, prior to the devastating events of the world that occured the week following. So while I still want to share my thoughts with all of you, please know my heart goes out to all who are affected by the humanitarian crises happening and this is in no way to ignore or disregard the current events. Please hang tight for ways we as a community can positively contribute to helping those in need during this time. It’s been a while since we had a heart to heart, and I had an opening in my content calendar, and I thought it was a good time to just have an honest conversation with all of you about where I’ve been at. This episode is a little bit of a mixed bag of personal updates, podcast updates, balancing the good and the hard of life- and five things that are bringing me a little more health, happiness and joy. Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-256 Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewlery. Go to shop.analuisa.com/balancedmama this sale is too good to be true, and won't last long! Enjoy 20% OFF the entire Ana Luisa's website today! https://shop.analuisa.com/balancedmama I'm sure you'll love them! #analuisany Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've chatted some on the podcast about my experiences with anxiety and today I'll be sharing some of the healthy copying strategies I've come across through various avenues in my adult years. Do you struggle with anxiety? Check out today's episode to hear what has helped me with anxiety that I hope and pray will give you some relief too! I'm not giving medical advice (not a doctor!) but I do want to put out into the world what has personally brought so much calm back into my own life. Join the FREE Pantry Purge Challenge! Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello hormones! Today I'm talking with Dr. Sonya Jensen about the power of our hormones- and how they can help us to understand our bodies, and ourselves. What we talk about today: - what impacts our hormones - how hormones impact how we feel - how we can support our hormones during the different times of our cycles - the power of understanding hormones - how to use food to support your hormones Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-254 Connect with Dr. Sonya Jensen: Website Instagram Book Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewlery. Go to shop.analuisa.com/balancedmama this sale is too good to be true, and won't last long! Enjoy 20% OFF the entire Ana Luisa's website today! https://shop.analuisa.com/balancedmama I'm sure you'll love them! #analuisany Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's a Pantry Purge? It's where you intentionally go through you pantry (and freezer) and use up what has been sitting there WAY too long! Today we are diving into some of my fav ways to use up items in my pantry. Lots of fun meal ideas coming your way in this episode! Get ready! We are also kicking off today (March 4th, 2022) a FREE Pantry Purge Challenge. Sign up using the link below for loads of fun and effective tips to help you make your Pantry Purple an enjoyable experience! Join the FREE Pantry Purge Challenge! Connect with Kris on Instagram: @healthymamakris Recipes Mentioned: http://www.healthymamakris.com/post/episode-253 Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like your pantry is overrun with items you always seem to need when you’re at the store, but never use? Is your freezer kind of terrifying to open? Do you wish your grocery budget was a little lower? It’s time for a pantry purge! I want to invite you along with me in our FREE community Spring Pantry Purge. We’ll kick off spring by spending the month of March focusing on using what we have in our pantry and freezer- saving money and time with complicated meal plans, while we’re at it. We kick off on March 4- but you can join any time throughout the month! Head to https://bit.ly/pantrypurge to join for free. Stay tuned for Friday’s episode where I’m going to give you some ideas for your spring pantry purge! Connect with Kris on Instagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Danielle is on her maternity leave, I'll be bringing on some fun guests for the podcast's monthly Q + A episode. The first guest? My hubby! Third time guest on the podcast and HIGHLY requested to come back on, Nick is here to answer with me all the submitted questions you guys asked ... about us! Wow! Did LOTS of questions come in. A fun conversation to record and now share with you! So get ready for our marriage style Q + A! Today we chat about: - things that annoy us about each other - working from home - things that went wrong on our wedding day - favorite dates - surprising fun facts about each of us Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-252 Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As requested, I've created a Cooking with Kids four-part series, to help YOU help your littles learn cooking skills to serve them well in the future. And now too, as time cooking as a family is bonding, fun, and a great way to make memories (even if they're messy ones!). Plus, gathering cooking skills is SUCH a confidence booster for kiddos and it gives them a sense of belonging. So. Many. Benefits. Let's get those little's in the kitchen with us. Who's excited?! In part four today, we're chatting all about kitchen learning for ages 6-16. Whoa, that's a wide age range, I know! Are any of your babes (err, big babes!) in that age category? Check out today's HMH episode to see what skills I suggest you focus on equipping your kids with if they are this particular age. Enjoy! Free Guide- Kids Cooking Skills by Age Kids Cooking Tools Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back for part two of the sex talk! Did you all just shudder, recalling those awkward talks in middle school during health class?! Take heart, friends, today will NOT be like that! Debbie Elzea, Intimacy Specialist and Psychotherapist, is back today to chat all things intimacy and she has a way of making a potentially uncomfortable topic easy and even enjoyable to listen and learn from! Again, if littles are nearby, this episode is not kid friendly and it's recommended you wear headphones. We chat about: - improving love making - cultural views of sex - what women need for great sex - Debbie's unique perspective on intimacy in marriage - what I learned from Debbie after doing a love and sex coaching session with her Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-250 Connect with Debbie Facebook Group Website Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Head to http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner to get yours! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As requested, I've created a Cooking with Kids four-part series, to help YOU help your littles learn cooking skills to serve them well in the future. And now too, as time cooking as a family is bonding, fun, and a great way to make memories (even if they're messy ones!). Plus, gathering cooking skills is SUCH a confidence booster for kiddos and it gives them a sense of belonging. So. Many. Benefits. Let's get those little's in the kitchen with us. Who's excited?! In part three today, I'm teaching on kitchen skills that are totally doable for most 2-5 year olds. It can be overwhelming to know WHERE to start when cooking with kiddos, but I got you covered, mama! Got a 2-5 year old? Great! Tune in to learn what I suggest you teach them first when it comes to getting their cook on! Free Guide- Kids Cooking Skills by Age Kids Cooking Tools Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever notice that we live in a sex-crazed world? Yeah, just a little! Yet, so many people are starving for genuine intimacy and connection! Today is a first for the podcast: we are chatting all things SEX! Yes, we ARE going there. Have any little ears nearby? Grab some headphones for this one. Debbie Elzea, a love and sex coach, joins me today to lead a powerful conversation all about intimacy. She candidly shares her own story of an unhappy marriage and how her and her husband discovered the way to life changing intimacy. Tune in to learn why men are not "big hairy women" and why it's key to learn about and celebrate how the masculine nature works. Today we talk about: - why men are different than woman and what they really desire from us in and out of the bedroom -why self care is so important in our relationships and how we connect with others - how to grow deeper relationships Book mentioned: Clan of the Cave Bear Series Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-248 Connect with Debbie Facebook Group Website Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Head to http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner to get yours! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As requested, I've created a Cooking with Kids four-part series, to help YOU help your littles learn cooking skills to serve them well in the future. And now too, as time cooking as a family is bonding, fun, and a great way to make memories (even if they're messy ones!). Plus, gathering cooking skills is SUCH a confidence booster for kiddos and it gives them a sense of belonging. So. Many. Benefits. Let's get those little's in the kitchen with us. Who's excited?! In part two today, we're talking about kitchen safety, essential skills to teach Kids right away and tools that can be helpful to newbies in the kitchen. Free Guide- Kids Cooking Skills by Age Kids Cooking Tools Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a mama, do you ever feel crazily overwhelmed? Do you feel pressure to do be productive with "all the things"? Do you love the Enneagram? Friend, then this conversation is for you. Today I have Kerri Thompson on, a Certified Enneagram Coach who loves shouting from the mountain tops that no matter what season of life you're in or how chaotic life feels, it is possible for you to transform your days so that they feel less overwhelming. After being a mom who felt like she was drowning daily and then discovering a sustainable way to resurface and thrive, Kerri is now passionate about helping other moms experience their own transformation to peaceful living and priority-based productivity. In today's conversation you'll hear: -what is priority-based productivity? -how to get things done in the areas that are most important for us -how Kerri helps moms discover the strength of their individual Enneagram -how the Enneagram can be a tool to help you thrive as a mom Link to sign up for the free Enneagram Workbook about routines that was mentioned Link to sign up for the 4-day Ticket to Thrive Enneagram Journey that starts on February 7th Books mentioned: Becoming Us (Enneagram marriage book) The Things We Cannot Say Atomic Habits Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-246 Connect with Kerri: Instagram Facebook Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new Healthy Mama Hacks series! Yay! As requested, I've created a Cooking with Kids four-part series, to help YOU help your littles learn cooking skills to serve them well in the future. And now too, as time cooking as a family is bonding, fun, and a great way to make memories (even if they're messy ones!). Plus, gathering cooking skills is SUCH a confidence booster for kiddos and it gives them a sense of belonging. So. Many. Benefits. Let's get those little's in the kitchen with us. Who's excited?! In part one today, we're talking about WHY, HOW and WHEN to get your kids in the kitchen with you. In today's episode, I'll walk you through the basics of cooking with kids and answer any questions you may have. Anything I didn't cover? I'm a DM away on IG Free Guide- Kids Cooking Skills by Age Kids Cooking Tools Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, friends! Danielle and I are back for another Q & A episode and the theme today is exercise! With Danielle's second maternity leave approaching, we thought we'd have a conversation around healthy mindsets around workouts. This is her last Q & A for awhile! While she is away lovin' on her new babe, I'll have on some other fun guests for Q & A's. Stay tuned for that! We share today about: - balanced exercise routines - tips from both our personal and professional lives about how to approach exercise with joy - comparing and contrasting what we use to do for exercise routines and what we do now - helpful exercise mindsets to have when recovering from injuries or when nearly postpartum Episode on Kris' healing journey with running Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-244 Connect with Danielle: Website Instagram Danielle's Barre + Yoga Membership Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's soup season! Let go of that can of soup- tune in to learn how to make any soup more delicious- and what you need to get over the intimidation of making soup from scratch. Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trouble sleeping? Then this episode is one you don't want to miss! The topic of today's episode is sleep health! Busy mom, news anchor, sleep expert and author? Yes, yes and YES! My guest today checks all the boxes. Diane Macedo is currently an anchor and correspondent for ABC News, appearing on Good Morning America, Nightline, America This Morning and MORE! Today she joins me to share about sleep deprivation and how her own issues with sleep as a news anchor led her to research quality sleep and then pen her finds in her book, "The Sleep Fix". In today's episode we talk about: how being sleep deprived is similar to being drunk (not so good for decision making!) how to identify sleep issues how to create practical sleep solutions once the root cause is discovered secrets to getting great sleep details about Diane's Book "The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More." Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-242 Connect with Diane: Instagram Diane's Book Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-256 Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you want to eat healthier, this new year. But as we all know (even if we don't want to admit it), we tend to only stick to things we enjoy. I truly believe eating real food shouldn't feel like a sacrifice- it should be delicious! So in this three-part series, I'm giving you my best tips (as a former personal chef + current healthy recipe developer) for making healthy eating TRULY delicious. In part three, we're tackling VEGGIES! How do we make those veggies we KNOW are good for us taste better? I'll tell you exactly how. Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, we're not crazy (ok, maybe a little)- we traveled over 2,700 miles with two kiddos (8 and 4) for just TWO and a half days in the sun. Did we survive? YES! Was it worth it? 100%. In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing how we survived 64 hours in the car with two kids with very little tech (and stayed pretty healthy along the way). Click here for all our family road trip essentials Connect with me: Instagram Website Online Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lahana Vigliano joins me today to discuss the fascinating connection between gut health and balanced hormones. She shares why the simple question "why?" can be so powerful in identifying what is going on in your body when something feels off. Often, the answer has something to do with your gut! Lahana holds a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and is almost finished with her Masters of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. As you'll hear during our interview, this wife and mama of two is passionate about women's health! It's incredibly empowering when you can get to the root cause of any health issues you are experiencing, which starts with understanding what is going on in your body. Learning the power that food and our lifestyle choices have on gut health and hormones balance is key! I couldn't agree more with Lahana's philosophy that there is not just one way to approach our health when it comes to balancing hormones and gut health. All bodies are unique and what helps will vary from person to person. Agreed! Today we chat about: how hormones impact anxiety and PMS the role gut health plays in hormones and our mood the simple things we can do improve hormonal imbalances how healing your gut can heal your hormones and how everything is interconnected the power of starting with the basics when trying to heal your gut Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-240 Connect with Lahana: Website Instagram Free Hormone Balance Guide Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Head to http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner to get yours! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you want to eat healthier, this new year. But as we all know (even if we don't want to admit it), we tend to only stick to things we enjoy. I truly believe eating real food shouldn't feel like a sacrifice- it should be delicious! So in this three-part series, I'm giving you my best tips (as a former personal chef + current healthy recipe developer) for making healthy eating TRULY delicious. In part 2, we're talking about when and how to make swaps (that make sense!) from processed food to real food options, or swaps like dairy, gluten and the like. Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I had the joy of chatting with author, Ara Katz, all things microbiome. And surprise! I had a second guest on the show ... my oldest daughter, Sage. How fun! Ara Katz, mama and Seed Health Co-Founder + Co-CEO, has a new amazing children's book out on the topic of the microbiome! Ara is very passionate about teaching the younger generation the importance of the microbiome and it's overall impact on our health. In this episode, you'll hear: Sage ask Ara all her questions about the microbiome that she had after reading Ara's children's book. How Ara's breastfeeding journey led her to become interested in the microbiome and the importance of microbes. Facts about your microbiome's impact on your immune system and so.much.more! I would love it if you gathered your kiddos together and listened to this episode, learning as a family about practices that can improve your health, by utilizing the powerhouse called the microbiome! Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-238 Connect with Ara: Website Instagram Book Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you want to eat healthier, this new year. But as we all know (even if we don't want to admit it), we tend to only stick to things we enjoy. I truly believe eating real food shouldn't feel like a sacrifice- it should be delicious! So in this three-part series, I'm giving you my best tips (as a former personal chef + current healthy recipe developer) for making healthy eating TRULY delicious. In part 1, we're going over the basics- 10 tips for making healthy food delicious. Spice Shelf Seasoning Guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/spice-shelf Flavor Wheel Printable: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/flavor-wheel Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE in our highly requested Gut Health Series! Josh Gitalis kicks the series off with a bang, sharing his expertise on gut health from a functional clinical nutritionist's perspective. Josh runs a Toronto-based, private practice, with a worldwide client base. As a leader in his field, he teaches Clinical Nutrition for several natural health colleges and has made several TV appearances. Over a decade ago, Josh helped me personally heal my gut, balance my hormones and finally find relief for the long term. It was such an honor to have him on the podcast! Things we chat about in this episode: why gut health is so important how to know exactly what to do for your unique body when your gut feels off finding the root cause of gut health issues how specific lifestyle choices impact your gut, not just your food intake the most important things to put on your plate for a healthy gut supplements Josh recommends Full show notes including links mentioned: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/post/episode-236 Connect with Josh: Website Instagram Facebook Podcast Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021. Phew. We made it. This year was a wild ride. We had a lot of really hard stuff happen in our family, a lot of loss, and it really forced me to take a step back and change the way I was doing a lot of things. In many ways, I’m really grateful for the hard because it did force me to take a step back, take a hard look at my life and my business and make some really important changes. I re-prioritized a lot in my life, focused a LOT on my mental and physical health, my marriage and my family. I worked less, I rested more, I journaled a ton, went to a ton of therapy, relied on lots of conversations with friends to get through the hardest parts of the year- but we made it through, and I truly feel better than ever. In today's episode, I'm sharing the ups and downs of the year- podcast milestones, 21 things that made my life better in 2021, and what's in store for 2022. Click here for the show notes + links to everything I mentioned in this episode Connect with Kris: Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last Healthy Mama Hacks episode, we talked about the #1 thing you need to do to create long-term change. But how do you then break down your new New Year's goals- so you actually make progress? I'm sharing my tried and true tips for goals that you can start making progress on NOW. Grab your copy of the 2022 Healthy Mama Meal Planner: https://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise! 🎉 We're practicing what we preach and taking a little Healthy Balanced break (though stay tuned for a special pre-scheduled year-end recap from Kris, coming next week) so this week's Q + A is EARLY- we are so excited to talk all about what it means to create healthy balanced new year's goals, our favorite tools for setting and keeping goals and habits, wellness trends and more. We answer questions on: How to set healthy goals without dieting Tips on setting new years goals that are realistic / attainable and that you don’t forget about Favorite tools for goal setting/keeping habits How to get back into a routine after the holidays Wellness trends & products- what’s here to stay/what’s ‘so last year’? Head to show notes for links to our favorite resources Connect with Danielle: Instagram Website Danielle's Barre + Yoga Membership Connect with Kris: Instagram Website Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self care is a buzzword, but what does it really mean to practice the art of self care as a busy mom, a working mom, a spouse, a friend- and all the roles we play? Jessica Gershman, also known as the Zen Mommy, wasn't always such a zen mommy- but she wants moms to know that self care doesn't have to feel impossible, it can be as simple as a few deep breaths, and in today's episode we talk about her journey from being anything but a zen mommy, and daily practices you can adopt right now for more peace, calm, mindfulness and health in your life as a mom. We talk about: mindfulness in parenting and entrepreneurship her journey to finding yoga and meditation how recovering from eating disorders to attending culinary school transformed her relationship with food self care for busy moms Connect with Jessica: Website Instagram Tik Tok The Zen Mommy App- available in the Apple or Google Play App Store Connect with Kris: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've talked over and over on this podcast about how trying to make sweeping changes sets us up for failure, but somehow, many of us STILL come into the new year feeling like we need to make grand resolutions- whether it’s with our health or otherwise. But we KNOW resolutions don’t last. So how do we avoid the resolution trap- wanting to make the big changes and them not lasting- and actually create changes that last? This is the #1 thing you NEED in order to create long-term change. Grab your copy of the 2022 Healthy Mama Meal Planner: https://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it really dinnertime unless someone says "I don't want to eat that!"? Most of us have experienced kids who are, shall we say, a little more selective. So what do us mamas do to to encourage our kids to eat (and enjoy) healthy food- and still stay chill at dinnertime? In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Heather Englund, third(!) time guest, mom of four, health coach, fitness instructor and author of the new Everyday Muffin Party to talk real kids, real life and real dinnertime. Connect with Heather: Website Instagram Get Everyday Muffin Party Connect with Kris: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first two Healthy Mama Hacks Holiday Series, we chatted about how to be a great host, and how to get that holiday meal on the table (in a reasonable amount of time). But what about when you're a guest? In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for being a helpful party guest. Episodes Mentioned: Holiday Hacks: how to get that holiday meal on the table Holiday Hacks: how to stress less about hosting Healthy Balanced Mama Holiday Gift Guide Grab your copy of the 2022 Healthy Mama Meal Planner: https://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Holiday music credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us understand by now that sweeping changes don't last- it's the small habits that truly create long-term change in our lives. But what is it that makes creating habits so hard-- and how do we create habits that actually stick? I'm talking with holistic health and mindset coach Sabrina Magnan all about what it means to do just that. In this episode, we chat about: Sabrina's journey from competitive synchronized swimming and obsession with health to finding true balance why habits win over quick fixes the problem with being goal/results focused why you need to focus on systems/behaviors instead of grand goals habits as an identity shift Connect with Sabrina: Website Instagram Freebie: 7-Day Mindful Eating Challenge : https://sabrinamagnan.com/healthybalancedmama Connect with Kris: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays are here-- and whether you're hosting or not, you might have a lot of leftovers on your hand! So how do you meal plan with a fridge full of holiday leftovers?? Here are my five best tips! Free Flexible Meal Planning Guide: http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanguide Grab your copy of the 2022 Healthy Mama Meal Planner: https://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Holiday music credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kris and co-host Danielle are back for Q + A #3-- we're chatting all about having a healthy balanced holiday season! We're answering: How to deal with the all-or-nothing trap regarding holiday treats? How to stop overeating at every holiday party How to stop overeating holiday leftovers when one day is good but one week feels bad Balancing the to-do, social, gift buying, want to stay present and enjoy my time and family Tips on stressful family members We also chat our own favorite holiday traditions, food and more! This is SUCH a fun one friends, we can't wait for you to listen! Connect with Danielle: Instagram Website Danielle's Barre + Yoga Membership Connect with Kris: Instagram Website Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 Healthy Balanced Mama Holiday Gift Guide is here... in podcast form! See the full gift guide blog post with links: https://healthymamakris.com/post/gift-guide-2021 Get the Healthy Mama Meal Planner with BONUS SOS Family Dinner e-book for a limited time: http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner Connect with me: Website Instagram Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With everything that has gone on in our world in the last year and a half especially, I have become personally so much more aware of how important it is to talk to our kids about not just accepting differences, but being a part of the systemic change. So I was so excited when I discovered Dr. Traci Baxley, social justice activist and mom, who aims to help parents learn to raise kids who are socially conscious, empathetic and don't just recognize injustice- but become proactive in changing it. In this incredible conversation, we tackle hard but important topics on injustice, privilege, radical love, compassion for ourselves and others and becoming social justice parents- to raise social justice kids. Connect with Dr. Traci: Website Instagram Social Justice Parenting Book Connect with Kris: Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week we chatted all about taking the stress out of hosting- but how do we actually, practically get that special meal on the table?? I'm here to share how, from the perspective of a former caterer and current everyday host! Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to give our babies the best start possible, so we nourished our babies for six months (or more!) with breastmilk or formula- now it's time to start solids. But there's so much information out there-- rice cereal or no rice cereal? Baby led weaning or purees? What do they actually NEED- Is iron that important? Shouldn't they be getting a ton of protein, because they're growing? Aren't veggies the best first foods? On today's episode, I have returning guest Michelle Tagge, functional nutritional therapy practitioner and first foods expert sharing her real food approach to nourishing your baby well, from the start. Mentioned in this episode: Baby Led Weaning Episode Connect with Michelle: Website Instagram Free Guide to Starting Solids Connect with Kris: Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most... stressful... time of the year. Kidding- it IS the most wonderful time of the year, but I know hosting can feel stressful! Today I'm sharing my best tips for taking the stress out of hosting that holiday gathering! Pre-Order the Healthy Mama Meal Planner Join the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Holiday music credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no secret our bodies go through changes as we get older. Perimenopause and menopause can leave us with symptoms that make us feel like we're in someone else's body, we might struggle to maintain our wellness and feel good when it feels like our bodies have their own plan- and they do! It's normal and natural for our bodies to change as we get older. But that doesn't mean we can't take care of them well- it's never too late to take charge of your health and start loving the skin you're in. Today's guest, Amber Shaw is on a mission to help you get off the crazy train of dieting and find true food freedom so you can feel empowered, confident and sexy in your skin. Amber share her story of hitting rock bottom, picking herself back up, better than before- and becoming a coach to other women, along the way. Connect with Amber: Website Instagram Tik Tok Connect with Kris: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might have heard me talk about creating a family favorites list- but what if you really honed that in for each season- simplifying meal planning even MORE? Here's how I do it- and 20 of my family's favorite meals! Download the episode guide + links to all my fall/winter family favorites Mentioned in this episode: Ep. 138: The Two Lists You Need to Make Meal Planning a Breeze Pre-Order the Healthy Mama Meal Planner Join the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Connect with me: Website Instagram Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more! Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all heard the phrase, 'Happy wife, happy life'- but have you heard the phrase, 'Happy mom, happy kid'? It's not talked about enough, at least- which is why I'm so excited to share this week's episode all about reclaiming ourselves as moms and becoming the happy moms we want to be- and having happier kids, in the process, with Zelmira Crespi, co-author of Happy Mom, Happy Kid. Connect with Zelmi and Maria:InstagramBuy the bookJoin us in the Healthy Balanced Mama Book Club as we read Happy Mom, Happy Kid this month! Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grocery Budget Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're diving into a much-requested topic- how to eat well, on a budget. Download the FREE Healthy Mama on a Budget mini-guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/hmoabHEALTHY MAMA HACKS IS GETTING A NEW HOME! FIND NEW EPISODES BY SEARCHING 'HEALTHY MAMA HACKS' WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook CommunityJoin a cooking class Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, this won't become a running podcast- but I ran my second marathon (33 minutes faster than my last) in early October and SO many of you told me you wanted to hear about my journey- so here it is! From training with the mantra #onemileatatime to race day, and everything in between. My favorite running gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/healthymamakris?listId=1WSS22JRYFMWVEpisode 211: Running: A Love StoryConnect:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with Part 2 of my listener Q + A with cohost Danielle Havens on lowering expectations and letting go during pregnancy and postpartum- including intuitive eating while pregnant, preparing for postpartum and so much more. Submit your questions for our next Q + A: https://forms.gle/f5Zq3hrsF1CoKquh6Connect with Danielle:InstagramWebsiteDanielle's Barre + Yoga MembershipConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grocery Budget Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're diving into a much-requested topic- how to eat well, on a budget. Download the FREE Healthy Mama on a Budget mini-guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/hmoabHEALTHY MAMA HACKS IS GETTING A NEW HOME! FIND NEW EPISODES BY SEARCHING 'HEALTHY MAMA HACKS' WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook CommunityJoin a cooking class Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ayurveda, known as the 'science of life' is an ancient holistic health modality encompassing everything from the food we eat to the way we move about our day. I've been fascinated with ayurveda since learning about it a decade ago, but I still have SO much to learn- especially when it comes to ayurveda throughout the life- pregnancy, postpartum, children and more- which is why I was so thrilled to have Elyse Wilke, Ayurvedic health counselor and doula, share her wisdom on how we can apply the principles of ayurveda to our daily lives, no matter what season we're in. I know you're going to love this one! Connect with Elyse:www.anahatahome.comInstagramFacebook Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grocery Budget Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're diving into a much-requested topic- how to eat well, on a budget. Download the FREE Healthy Mama on a Budget mini-guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/hmoabHEALTHY MAMA HACKS IS GETTING A NEW HOME! FIND NEW EPISODES BY SEARCHING 'HEALTHY MAMA HACKS' WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook CommunityJoin a cooking class Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How I fell in (and out) of love with running. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode! Catch new full-length episodes on Mondays and Fridays. Connect:Healthy Mama BlogInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: Birth and postpartum difficulties (with a happy ending!). Motherhood is hard- it's even harder when your start to motherhood results in pain that extends physically, mentally or emotionally. Kyriaki Birkeland has experienced it all, and she's on a mission to help moms feel less alone. In this powerful conversation, Kyriaki shares her experience with birth trauma and resulting chronic pain, emotional struggles- and eventually, a redemptive birth experience that brought everything full circle. Her experiences in early motherhood inspired her to share with other moms that momming is hard- and doing it together not only makes it easier, it makes it fun! Connect with Kyriaki:WebsiteInstagramBuy Motherhood is Big Enough! Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grocery Budget Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're diving into a much-requested topic- how to eat well, on a budget. Download the FREE Healthy Mama on a Budget mini-guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/hmoabHEALTHY MAMA HACKS IS GETTING A NEW HOME! FIND NEW EPISODES BY SEARCHING 'HEALTHY MAMA HACKS' WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook CommunityJoin a cooking class Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's be real- getting dinner on the table with kids isn't easy! In today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Cassy Joy Garcia, bestselling cookbook author, all about getting dinner on the table in less time and with less stress, using her unique Cook Once meal prep method to make dinnertime easy and delicious. We chatted hacks for getting dinner on the table fast, how to pack flavor into easy dinners, and her new book, Cook Once Dinner Fix. Connect with Cassy Joy:WebsiteInstagram Get her new cookbook, Cook Once Dinner FixConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cooking Basics Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're chatting all about how exactly to become a better cook (or a cook, at all!). Today we're tackling seasoning foods- because you're probably seasoning wrong (and I'll tell you why!). Join my free 5-day workshop, Cooking School! healthymamakris.com/cookingschoolHEALTHY MAMA HACKS IS GETTING A NEW HOME! FIND NEW EPISODES BY SEARCHING 'HEALTHY MAMA HACKS' WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!Links mentioned:Join the Healthy Balanced Cooking Club for a limited time!Jump into a cooking classConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are welcoming my new Q + A cohost, Danielle Havens for our first monthly Q + A, all about expecting the unexpected in pregnancy, birth (and beyond). Submit your questions for our next Q + A: https://forms.gle/f5Zq3hrsF1CoKquh6Connect with Danielle:InstagramWebsiteDanielle's Barre + Yoga MembershipConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteCooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cooking Basics Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're chatting all about how exactly to become a better cook (or a cook, at all!). Today we're tackling Cooking Methods 101 (aka how to get the outcome you actually want out of your meal!).Get the Cooking Methods Printable: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/cooking-methods HEALTHY MAMA HACKS IS GETTING A NEW HOME! FIND NEW EPISODES BY SEARCHING 'HEALTHY MAMA HACKS' WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!Links mentioned:Jump into a cooking classConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Words like 'energy' and 'energy work' feel a little woo-woo to you? Me, too. Which is why I wanted to have my friend Alyssa Knapp, certified exercise physiologist and reiki master, on to share exactly what energy work is- why it might not be as woo-woo as you think- and why reducing our stress as moms is the number one thing we can do to show up as who we want to be in motherhood, marriage, work and life. Get ready to raise your vibration and learn the ins and outs of reiki, energy work and reducing stress as a busy mom.Connect with Alyssa:Reiki Like a MotherPathway to Peace MasterclassRise + Shine Morning Ritual for Busy MomsWebsiteInstagram Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsite Cooking Classes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cooking Basics Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're chatting all about how exactly to become a better cook (or a cook, at all!). Today we're tackling flavor foundations- and how to make your food actually taste restaurant-worthy!Download the flavor wheel printable: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/flavor-wheel Join my free 5-day workshop, Cooking School! healthymamakris.com/cookingschoolHEALTHY MAMA HACKS IS GETTING A NEW HOME! FIND NEW EPISODES BY SEARCHING 'HEALTHY MAMA HACKS' WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!Links mentioned:Join the Healthy Balanced Cooking Club for a limited time!Jump into a cooking classConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week I shared an episode on my food freedom journey over the last five years. And as I was thinking about it, I realized there are five big lessons I’ve learned over the years in this food freedom journey- and I thought today I’d share them all with you. My food freedom course- Uncomplicated Eating (use code BALANCED for 20% off): https://healthymamalife.teachable.com/p/uncomplicated-eatingConnect with me:InstagramWebsiteFacebook Group Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cooking Basics Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're chatting all about how exactly to become a better cook (or a cook, at all!) In today's episode, we're starting with 5 tips to become a better cook. HEALTHY MAMA HACKS IS GETTING A NEW HOME! FIND NEW EPISODES BY SEARCHING 'HEALTHY MAMA HACKS' WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS! Links mentioned: Join the Healthy Balanced Cooking Club for a limited time!Jump into a cooking class Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food freedom is a never ending journey- but it is one that changes and evolves over time. I left the world of chronic dieting, fitness competitions and disordered eating once and for all back in 2016- determined to find freedom with food and learn what balance means to me- and it's been a journey of learning, self exploration and discovery (to say the least). In honor of 200 episodes of the Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast, I'm taking it all the way back and sharing how my journey and experience of food freedom has changed and evolved, five years later.Episodes Mentioned: Episode 002: My Story: How I found my beautiful balanceA Season for Change My food freedom course- Uncomplicated Eating (use code BALANCED for 20% off): https://healthymamalife.teachable.com/p/uncomplicated-eatingConnect with me: InstagramWebsiteFacebook Group Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Meal Prep Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're chatting all about how to meal prep for your busy mama life. Today I'm tackling all your meal prep Q + A's, including: Tips on food safety Where do I even START with meal prep? How to stay consistent with meal prep How do I cook enough-- but not too much? My essential meal prep tools Download the free food safety guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/food-safety Join the NEW Healthy Balanced Cooking Club! For a limited time, get all live and on demand cooking classes (including specialty and meal prep classes) for an entire year!Get 25% off Healthy Mama Meal Prep through the month of AugustConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling connected to our body is something that can easily feel lost in the busyness of motherhood- but the better connected we are with ourselves and our needs, the more we can avoid feeling the overwhelm and near-burnout so many moms experience. In this episode, I'm talking to the incredible Danielle Havens, former bedside nurse turned full time mama, holistic health coach and barre and yoga instructor, on what it means to connect with our bodies as moms- and how prioritizing connection can create less stress and more balance in your health and your mom life.Connect with Danielle: WebsiteInstagramFacebook Group: Connect with Kris:InstagramCooking Classes: https://www.airsubs.com/pros/kris-dovbniak Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Meal Prep Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're chatting all about how to meal prep for your busy mama life. In the last episode of the series, Kris is giving you all the mis en place hacks to make meal prep even easier! Join the Back to School Meal Prep ClassGet 25% off Healthy Mama Meal Prep through the month of August Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know how to dress in a way that makes you feel good-- and fits your mom life? If you're anything like me, years of struggles with body image and an ever-changing body with chronic dieting, pregnancy and postpartum meant finding my style and dressing with confidence felt impossible-- I didn't know what my body shape was, let alone how (and why) to dress in a way that feels good when going about my busy day as a working mom- and what about date night and special occasions? Finding celebrity stylist turned creator of the Momiform Method™️ (and mom of two herself) Jammie Baker was a GAME changer. In this episode, Jammie and I talk about how to dress for your shape- no matter what season you're in, how to dress with confidence without breaking the bank and how to make it work for your busy mom life. Get ready to get excited to get dressed! Links Mentioned: The Momiform Style SocietyThe Momiform Method FREE Body Shape Guide for Moms Connect with Jammie:WebsiteInstagram Connect with Kris:InstagramCooking Classes: https://www.airsubs.com/pros/kris-dovbniak Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Meal Prep Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're chatting all about how to meal prep for your busy mama life. In today's episode, we're talking about the Order of Operations- no, not the math kind-- the meal prep kind! Join the Back to School Meal Prep ClassGet 25% off Healthy Mama Meal Prep through the month of August Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know what your child needs? I think many parents would answer yes- at least most of the time. Some would throw their hands up and admit they don't- either way, you're still a good parent. We're not meant to be perfect parents, as Jeffrey and Amy Olrick share in this episode- if you've ever felt like a failure in your parenting, like you're spinning your wheels (maybe you've even bought the books and tried different parenting methods, but nothing feels quite right) or you're just not sure how to give your kids what they need- Jeffrey and Amy Olrick are here to share real world advice, based in science, on how relationship and attachment affects both how we parent and what our kids need- and how we can meet our children's needs, without striving for perfection. This was a hugely helpful episode for me and I know you're going to love it, too! Connect with the Olricks: WebsiteInstagramThe 6 Needs of Every Child BookPodcast Connect with Kris:InstagramCooking Classes: https://www.airsubs.com/pros/kris-dovbniak Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Meal Prep Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're chatting all about how to meal prep for your busy mama life. In today's episode, we're chatting about how to prioritize your meal prep (so you're not spending hours in the kitchen!). Healthy Mama Meal Prep Course Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think systems, do you think freedom? I know didn't until I connected with Chelsi Jo. Chelsi specializes in teaching moms how to use systems so they can have sustainable self-care, orderly and stress free homes, intentional relationships, and clarity on how to do their best work in managing home and business, without feeling pulled in all directions. In this week's episode, Chelsi shares her best tips for creating systems that bring more ease into your motherhood, better work-life balance and most importantly, help you better connect with the people who are most important. Connect with Chelsi Jo:WebsiteInstagramFacebook GroupPodcastConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteNEW! Cooking Classes: https://www.airsubs.com/pros/kris-dovbniak Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Meal Prep Series is here! In this special Healthy Mama Hacks series, we're chatting all about how to meal prep for your busy mama life. In today's episode, we're starting with the 4 P's of meal prep- can you guess what they are??. Listen in to find out! Join the Back to School Meal Prep Class Get 25% off Healthy Mama Meal Prep through the month of August Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast is back for Season 4, and in this first episode of the new season, Kris shares about discovering what balance looks like for her in this season- and how you, too, can own your balance, this season and beyond. Mentioned: Episode 163: A Season for ChangeConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteNEW! Cooking Classes: https://www.airsubs.com/pros/kris-dovbniak Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast is on summer break! We'll be back with fresh new episodes in August, but in the meantime, enjoy replays of the Top 4 episodes of Season 3!Catch the full Top 10 Episodes of Season 3: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/season-3-top-10Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/HBMgroup Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast is on summer break! We'll be back with fresh new episodes in August, but in the meantime, enjoy replays of the Top 4 episodes of Season 3!Catch the full Top 10 Episodes of Season 3: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/season-3-top-10Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/HBMgroup Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast is on summer break! We'll be back with fresh new episodes in August, but in the meantime, enjoy replays of the Top 4 episodes of Season 3!Catch the full Top 10 Episodes of Season 3: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/season-3-top-10Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/HBMgroup Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast is on summer break! We'll be back with fresh new episodes in August, but in the meantime, enjoy replays of the Top 4 episodes of Season 3!Catch the full Top 10 Episodes of Season 3: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/season-3-top-10Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/HBMgroup Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come on in and grab a glass of wine or a kombucha (and don't forget the cheese and crackers), you're invited to a candid conversation with Kris, her sister and her longtime bestie (who also happens to be her sister's boyfriend and husband's former roommate. Yes, we know it's weird). In the finale of Season 3, we're answering listener questions on everything from favorite trips we've taken, what drives them most crazy (about Kris), our definition of wellness, and we (sort of) rate food trends from avocado toast to charcoal. Thank you for an incredible season 3! Kris is taking a summer break for the month of July, but you can catch up on Season 3's Top 10 podcast episodes: http://www.healthymamakris.com/post/season-3See you in August! Try Dry Farm Wines + get a bottle for a penny!Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/HBMgroup Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grocery guide series is here! Today I'm guiding you through my favorite online grocery store- Thrive Market! I'm sharing my do's, don'ts and must-buys and what's actually in my autoship, this month. Let's get shopping! Download the free episode guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/thrive-guideTry Thrive Market and get 25% off: http://thrv.me/mc64GV Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/HBMgroup Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if we stopped striving, stopped the comparison, the all-or-nothing and the impossible standards and focused on feeling good? Using research-proven tactics on mindset and behavior change, Robyn Conley Downs teaches us how to redefine wellness to create more calm, clarity and joy in our lives. This episode is a MUST listen for anyone who is ready to embrace more grace-filled, balanced approach to wellness. Connect with Robyn: Feel Good Effect PodcastFeel Good Effect BookInstagramWebsite Connect with Kris:InstagramJoin the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Get 15% off Kristin's courses using code BALANCED Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grocery guide series is here! Today I'm guiding you through Whole Foods (on a budget)- the do's, the don'ts and the must-buys based on budget, quality and environmental impact. Let's go shopping!Download the free episode guide: http://bit.ly/WFgrocguide Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all experienced seasons in our lives- and we all experience them differently. The same goes for our eating. We have been conditioned by society to believe we should eat one way, we should learn the way to eat that's right for us- and stick with it. When, realistically, we’re figuring it out every day and every season- because our lives change every day and every season. In this solo episode, I chat why it's important to eat for your season, whatever that might look like, right now. Connect with Kris:InstagramJoin the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityWant to learn more about how to embrace balance in every season? Check out Balanced Eating Essentials + use code BALANCED for 15% off: http://www.healthymamakris.com/BEE Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grocery guide series is here! Today I'm guiding you through Aldi- the do's, the don'ts and the must-buys based on budget, quality and environmental impact. Let's go shopping!Download the free episode guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/aldi-guide Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take your nutrition to the next level while eating delicious food? Yes please! In this week's episode, Kris chats with Meghan Telpner, bestselling cookbook author, founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition and one of her early mentors all about how to bring nutrition into the kitchen in a delicious (and non-intimidating!) way. Connect with Meghan:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/meghantelpner Website: http://www.meghantelpner.comLearn more about the Academy of Culinary Nutrition: http://bit.ly/HBMculinarynutritionBecome a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert: http://bit.ly/HBM-CNE Culinary Nutrition Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/culinarynutrition Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/healthymamakris Website: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grocery guide series is here! Today I'm guiding you through Trader Joe's- the do's, the don'ts and the must-buys based on budget, quality and environmental impact. Let's go shopping! Download the free episode guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/trader-joes-guide Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up, because we're going on a journey... in this honest (and sometimes maybe a little TMI) solo recount of my journey to finding balance with my, we'll call them sensitive hormones, I talk about literally everything from first periods to birth control, boobs to babies and even my most embarrassing moment from middle school (it is cringe-worthy, let me tell you). We discuss healing from PCOS, how overexercising and under eating affected my hormones, and what I do today to keep my hormones in balance- and what I'm doing when I notice they're a bit off. If you're curious how I finally found balance with my hormones- or you're just really wondering about that embarrassing moment, you'll want to tune in!Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas Get 15% off Kristin's courses using code BALANCED: http://www.healthymamakris.com/courses Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingredients I LOVE to keep on hand for more flavorful meals!Download the free episode guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/episode-176 Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 20: Satisfying Bowl Hacks HMH 19: Satisfying Salad Hacks HMH 18: Satisfying Smoothie Hacks HMH 17: How to do a pantry purge HMH 16: How to organize your pantry HMH 15: How to organize your freezer HMH 14: How to organize your fridge HMH 13: How to organize an efficient kitchen HMH 12 : How to be a more efficient cook HMH 11: My Top 15 Kitchen Tools HMH 10: How to create a capsule pantry HMH 9: Pantry Meals HMH 8: Creating meals for different food preferences HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4: Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3: The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2: Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for Part 2 with Dr. Heather Rhodes and this time we're tackling simple and practical steps for balancing hormones, including specific strategies for PCOS. If you are a woman with hormones- you're not going to want to miss this one!Listen to Part 1: https://apple.co/3oLfj0z Connect with Dr. Rhodes:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/drheatherrhodesWebsite: http://www.drheatherrhodes.com/Freebie Link: https://www.drheatherrhodes.com/just-for-youConnect with Kris:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas Get 15% off Kristin's courses using code BALANCED: http://www.healthymamakris.com/courses Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's likely no secret my favorite versatile weeknight dinner is BOWLS! Bowls are easily customizable to your family's tastebuds, balanced, filling and delicious-- when you make them right! I'm sharing exactly how in today's Healthy Mama Hacks episode. Grab my Balance in a Bowl E-book: http://www.healthymamakris.com/bowls Download the free balance bowls printable: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/balance-bowl-guide Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 19: Satisfying Salad Hacks HMH 18: Satisfying Smoothie Hacks HMH 17: How to do a pantry purge HMH 16: How to organize your pantry HMH 15: How to organize your freezer HMH 14: How to organize your fridge HMH 13: How to organize an efficient kitchen HMH 12 : How to be a more efficient cook HMH 11: My Top 15 Kitchen Tools HMH 10: How to create a capsule pantry HMH 9: Pantry Meals HMH 8: Creating meals for different food preferences HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4: Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3: Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does stress around food and having balanced hormones have in common? A lot more than you might think! On this week's episode, Kris talks with Dr. Heather Rhodes, holistic pharmacist and hormone expert about her own personal hormone balance journey and how stressing LESS about food can be one of the first- and most important steps- to happy hormones. We dig into food stress, mindset and so much more-- and stay tuned for Part 2, where we dig into simple steps to balance your hormones.Connect with Dr. Rhodes:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/drheatherrhodesWebsite: http://www.drheatherrhodes.com/Freebie Link: https://www.drheatherrhodes.com/just-for-youConnect with Kris:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas Get 15% off Kristin's courses using code BALANCED: http://www.healthymamakris.com/courses Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I LOVE a good salad. But it needs to be delicious AND satiating (aka satisfying)-- let's chat how to do it! Download the free satisfying salad printable: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/satisfying-salad Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 18: Satisfying Smoothie Hacks HMH 17: How to do a pantry purge HMH 16: How to organize your pantry HMH 15: How to organize your freezer HMH 14: How to organize your fridge HMH 13: How to organize an efficient kitchen HMH 12 : How to be a more efficient cook HMH 11: My Top 15 Kitchen Tools HMH 10: How to create a capsule pantry HMH 9: Pantry Meals HMH 8: Creating meals for different food preferences HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4: Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3: The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2: How to organize your recipes HMH 1: Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would it look like to harness the power of feeling CALM in every area of your life? Calm around the future, calm around food, body image, money and work/life balance? In today’s episode I am so excited to bring back returning guest, food, money and life coach Paige Schmidt to share how we can cultivate calm in each one of these areas, through a mini coaching session in EACH one (YES) based on questions from listeners (that’s YOU!). I am SO excited to share this episode with you, I know it’s one you’ll come back to again and again!Connect with Paige: InstagramWebsitePodcastAligned CoachingConnect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteCourses (use code BALANCED for 15% off)Join the Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to create one of my favorite breakfasts- a delicious, satisfying (nourishing + satiating) smoothie! Download the free smoothie template: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/smoothie-guide Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 17: How to do a pantry purge HMH 16: How to organize your pantry HMH 15: How to organize your freezer HMH 14: How to organize your fridge HMH 13: How to organize an efficient kitchen HMH 12 : How to be a more efficient cook HMH 11: My Top 15 Kitchen Tools HMH 10: How to create a capsule pantry HMH 9: Pantry Meals HMH 8: Creating meals for different food preferences HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4: Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3: The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2: How to organize your recipes HMH 1: 5 things that make my life easier Healthy Mama Hacks is a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a while since we talked meal prep, around here...but it's time! I get it - meal prep can feel daunting, like one extra thing to add to the list of things to do on the weekend, or during the week -- and depending on how you're thinking about meal prep, it can feel constraining - who wants to eat the same thing over and over again all week? But meal prep does NOT need to look like that - and meal prep is something that can bring so much more peace to our weeknight meals. In fact, it can be a really powerful form of self care - which is what we're going to talk about, today.Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Get 15% off Kristin's courses using code BALANCED:http://www.healthymamakris.com/courses Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pantry overflowing? It's time to do a pantry purge! What is a pantry purge, you ask? In today's #healthymamahacks episode, Kris shares all about how to purge your pantry (by using what you have!) to save money and reduce food waste!DOWNLOAD THE FREE PANTRY PURGE GUIDE: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/pantrypurge Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 16: How to organize your pantry HMH 15: How to organize your freezer HMH 14: How to organize your fridge HMH 13: How to organize an efficient kitchen HMH 12 : How to be a more efficient cook HMH 11: My Top 15 Kitchen Tools HMH 10: How to create a capsule pantry HMH 9: Pantry Meals HMH 8: Creating meals for different food preferences HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4: Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3: The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2: How to organize your recipes HMH 1: 5 things that make my life easier Healthy Mama Hacks is a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your health Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt stressed? I know, I know--of course you have! But do you know how stressed your BODY is? And how much is that stress you feel affecting you in your everyday life beyond that short-term anxiety, and how can we reduce the stress effect on our bodies- when we can't always reduce stress in our lives? In this week's episode, I am joined by Christa Biegler, award-winning dietitian nutritionist, online educator, and host of The Less Stressed Life podcast. Christa tackles the impact of stress from the physiological level in easy to understand way, and how we can begin to combat the effects of stress, one step at a time. Connect with Christa:FacebookInstagramWebsite Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Get 15% off Kristin's courses using code BALANCED:http://www.healthymamakris.com/courses Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a part of the Spring Clean your Kitchen series! Join the coinciding challenge for free: http://www.healthymamakris.com/springclean Healthy Mama Hacks is a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in (usually) 20 minutes or less. Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When is the last time you rested? Not just sleeping at night- but REALLY rested, physically, mentally, spiritually, in between exercise, when your body asked for it-- are you tuning into your body's innate need for rest? In today's episode I'm joined by Nyla Wiebe, Certified Health and Life Coach (and one of our very own Supermama Sisterhood coaches) to talk about practical ways to honor our body's need for rest in every area. Connect with Nyla:Instagram WebsiteConfident Bod Club DevotionalConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Get 15% off Kristin's courses using code BALANCED:http://www.healthymamakris.com/courses Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a part of the Spring Clean your Kitchen series! Join the coinciding challenge for free: http://www.healthymamakris.com/springclean Healthy Mama Hacks is a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in (usually) 20 minutes or less. Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for one of my most #real episodes yet- in this week's solo episode, I'm opening up and sharing some changes that have been on my heart for myself, my business as a whole (including the podcast) and I can't wait to share them with you!Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a part of the Spring Clean your Kitchen series! Join the coinciding challenge for free: http://www.healthymamakris.com/springclean Healthy Mama Hacks is a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in (usually) 20 minutes or less. Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like there's no time for you in your motherhood? The days are long but the years are short- and it doesn't feel like there's a spare moment to take a breath, let alone cultivate a new interest or hobby. But it's not just our kids who can learn and grow-- we deserve to cultivate curiosity and learn new things, too- and our kids will benefit from our learning as well. In today's episode, I'm joined by Lori Beth Auldridge, creator and host of the Elevating Motherhood podcast and the just-launched Curiosity Collective, a Patreon branch of the Elevating Motherhood podcast inspiring moms everywhere to get curious and embrace being lifelong learners! The Curiosity Collective is Live! https://www.patreon.com/elevatingmotherhoodConnect with Lori Beth Auldridge:Personal InstagramElevating Motherhood InstagramWebsiteYouTube Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Get 15% off Kristin's courses using code BALANCED:http://www.healthymamakris.com/courses Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a part of the Spring Clean your Kitchen series! Join the coinciding challenge for free: http://www.healthymamakris.com/springclean Healthy Mama Hacks is a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in (usually) 20 minutes or less. Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"A pill for every ill" is how most of us grew up, myself included- but what if the remedies we've been using aren't working anymore- or what if, like many of us mamas, are searching for more natural solutions-- where do we even start? In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Josh Axe, creator of the top natural health website draxe.com and author of the new book, Ancient Remedies- all about how we can use ancient medicine- remedies that have been used for thousands of years (the things our modern medications were often derived from!) as a safe alternative or addition to what we're currently using. I had SO much fun picking Dr. Axe's brain on everything from food as medicine, what's in his natural medicine cabinet to how to approach ancient remedies with kids and as a family (he even shared what his 9-month-old loves to eat!). This episode is for the natural health lover and newbie, alike! Connect with Dr. Axe: InstagramFacebook Ancient Remedies bookConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityGet $20 off Balanced Eating Essentials for a limited time: http://bit.ly/bal-20 Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less. Download the free episode guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/episode-158 Join the free Spring Clean Your Kitchen Challenge: http://www.healthymamakris.com/springclean Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 11: My Top 15 Kitchen Tools HMH 10: How to create a capsule pantry HMH 9: Pantry Meals HMH 8: Creating meals for different food preferences HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4: Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3: The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2: How to organize your recipes HMH 1: 5 things that make my life easier My Meal Planner: The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris: Instagram Website Healthy Balanced Mamas Community Supported by: Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All our body craves from food is feeling and being satisfied. When we are satisfied, we don’t feel the need to overeat. We can eat ‘just enough’. Not too much, not too little, and we can experience that ‘hit the spot’ feeling with food. How often do you feel like that when you’re dieting or trying to stick to a plan? Join me as my nutrition and culinary worlds collide as I share how to create a satisfying meal- one that's not just satiating, but delicious and enjoyable. Balanced Eating Essentials is here! Learn the 7 essential habits to becoming a balanced eater- for life. Get $20 off for a limited time: http://bit.ly/bal-20Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.Download the free episode guide: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/episode-156Blog Post: http://www.healthymamakris.com/post/kitchen-essentialsJoin the free Spring Clean Your Kitchen Challenge: http://www.healthymamakris.com/springcleanPast Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 10: How to create a capsule pantry HMH 9: Pantry Meals HMH 8: Creating meals for different food preferences HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4: Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3: The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2: How to organize your recipes HMH 1: 5 things that make my life easier My Meal Planner:The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas CommunitySupported by:Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Balance is so much more than the food we eat and the way we move- it's also about balance in motherhood, making sure we're meeting our basic needs like sleep and self care, so we can show up as the best mamas we can be. So what if our babies won't sleep!? I know personally, I had two very different sleepers and I can't say either one was easy-- I could have used a gentle sleep coach, like today's guest, Lydia McNair, certified gentle sleep coach and founder of Gentle Loving Sleep, helping moms stuck between crying it out and waiting it out get their babies to sleep- and get that much needed sleep for themselves, so they can show up as the best moms they can be.Connect with Lydia:InstagramFacebook GroupGet the first module of Lydia's sleep course for free: https://gentlelovingsleep.lpages.co/healthybalancedmama/Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityGet $20 off Balanced Eating Essentials for a limited time: http://bit.ly/bal-20 Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.FREE PRINTABLE EPISODE GUIDE: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/episode-154Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 9: Pantry Meals HMH 8: Creating meals for different food preferences HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4: Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3: The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2: How to organize your recipes HMH 1: 5 things that make my life easier The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas CommunitySupported by:Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food is fuel- at least that's what the majority of the nutrition world will tell you. But food isn't JUST fuel for our bodies- it's also a source of nourishment, pleasure and joy, community and connection. In order to make peace with ALL foods and embrace balanced eating, it’s important to recognize the different roles food plays in our lives. In today's episode we're exploring the three main roles food plays- and how we can find health AND freedom in allowing food to play all three roles. Balanced Eating Essentials is here! Learn the 7 essential habits to becoming a balanced eater- for life. Get $20 off for a limited time: http://bit.ly/bal-20Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.FREE PRINTABLE EPISODE GUIDE: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/episode-152 (includes my pantry meals list!)Additional recipes mentioned:White Chicken ChiliSweet Potato, Kale and White Bean SoupPast Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 8: Creating meals for different food preferences HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4: Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3: The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2: How to organize your recipes HMH 1: 5 things that make my life easier My Meal Planner:The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas CommunitySupported by:Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The term balance can feel elusive- especially when we're talking about eating. Whether we're busy moms, working women or just trying to navigate this crazy world we're living in, we know we want to feel good-- and we also want freedom to eat the food we love! But how do we find that balance amidst so much noise in the nutrition world- and busyness in our lives? It comes down to creating the habits we need as busy women to create balance in our eating- without adding unnecessary stress to the mix. Tune in to today's episode to learn the 7 essential habits balanced eaters have- and how you can start to adopt them, in your own life. Balanced Eating Essentials is here! Learn the 7 essential habits to becoming a balanced eater- for life. Get $20 off for a limited time: http://bit.ly/bal-20Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

150 Episodes and going strong! This Friday Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast is a bonus one (we'll be back to Healthy Mama Hacks, next week!) with a special ask-me-anything Q + A! I LOVED this array of questions, ranging from: - How do I get MY kids to eat healthy?- How do I stay organized in my business?- How to prevent boredom eating?- Can you give hair tips (still feel like I'm not the gal to ask! ha!)?- How to cook for two without having a ton of leftovers?- Who has been your favorite podcast guest and why?Balanced Eating Essentials, my new mini course is here! Learn more: http://www.healthymamakris.com/beeConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramJoin the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fighting for your own food freedom is an undertaking enough on it's own, but what happens when your little bundle of joy comes along and you discover they have food allergies while you're breastfeeding? Michelle Beckner dives into this and more on today's podcast episode.ABOUT MICHELLE: Michelle Beckner is a certified Transformational Nutrition coach and ex-chemical engineer who has breastfed three babies with food sensitivities. Michelle lives in the Rocky Mountains where she loves to explore the woods, cook, and drink all the tea. She has helped hundreds of moms and babies survive and THRIVE on elimination diets while resolving symptoms such as eczema, GI issues, and reflux. Guide for readers— 7 tips for feeling good and taking care of yourself on an elimination plan: start.mlbfamilywellness.com/HBM Other links mentioned:Michelle's cauliflower cheeze sauceKristin's cashew cream sauce Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/dairyfreebreastfeeding Website: mlbfamilywellness.com Instagram: @mlbfamilywellness Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagram Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.FREE PRINTABLE EPISODE GUIDE: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/episode-148 (includes my base meals guide!)Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 7: (Self) love hacks HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4 Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3 The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2 How to organize your recipes HMH 1 5 things that make my life easier Get my meal planner:The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas CommunitySupported by:Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of baby led weaning, but weren't quite sure where to start-- or maybe you're a little nervous about just giving baby big chunks of food? What if they choke? What about food allergies? Today I'm joined by Megan McNamee, pediatric dietitian and co-owner of Feeding Littles to chat all things first foods, debunking baby led weaning myths and calming parents' nerves about self feeding, preventing picky eating and so much more.JUST FOR HEALTHY BALANCED MAMAS PODCAST LISTENERS: Get $10 off either of Megan's courses (Infant or Toddler) using code HEALTHYMAMAKRIS. https://www.feedinglittles.com/About Megan:Megan McNamee MPH, RDN is a pediatric dietitian and co-owner of Feeding Littles. She and her business partner Judy Delaware OTR/L, CLC create online courses for parents of babies, toddlers and older kids to help them feed their families with confidence.Connect with Megan:Website: feedinglittles.com Instagram: instagram.com/feedinglittles Facebook: facebook.com/feedinglittles JUST FOR HEALTHY BALANCED MAMAS PODCAST LISTENERS: Get $10 off either of Megan's courses (Infant or Toddler) using code HEALTHYMAMAKRIS. https://www.feedinglittles.com/Connect with Kris:Website: healthymamakris.comInstagram: instagram.com/healthymamakrisJoin the Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamasGet 15% off all Healthy Balanced Mama Courses using code BALANCED http://www.healthymamakris.com/courses Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.Free Printable (20 ways to love yourself more): http://healthy-mama.ck.page/episode-146Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 6: How to do a monthly grocery stock-up HMH 5: How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4 Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3 The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2 How to organize your recipes HMH 1 5 things that make my life easier Get my meal planner:The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas CommunitySupported by:Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diet culture is all around us, and our kids. How can we, as parents, act as a barrier to encourage balanced eating for our children when we've grown up inundated with diet talk? Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, joins us this week and provides amazing insight and action steps to take with our children and encourage them to trust themselves and their bodies with food. ABOUT CRYSTAL: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, is a Maternal Child Health Specialist, and Food & Body Image Coach for Mothers. Crystal is passionate about helping mothers build a peaceful relationship with food & their bodies so they can confidently nourish themselves & their families and bring joy back to eating. Crystal is committed to providing holistic, compassionate, and evidence-based nutrition care to mothers and families worldwide through her online blog and virtual nutrition coaching practice. Find more motherhood and meal time inspiration on her blog or on Instagram @crystalkargesConnect with Kris:Website Instagram Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.FREE PRINTABLE EPISODE GUIDE: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/episode-144Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 5 How to make grocery shopping easier HMH 4 Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3 The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2 How to organize your recipes HMH 1 5 things that make my life easier Get my meal planner: The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas CommunitySupported by:Get $30 off your Butcherbox orderGet a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are diving deep into the world of children's nutrition and how we, as parents, can raise holistically healthy kids without the added stress of food restriction or forcing our kids to eat healthy. ABOUT JOY: Joy McCarthy is a Holistic Nutritionist and founder of JoyousHealth.com, an award-winning website focused on healthy living. She is a bestselling author of Joyous Health, The Joyous Cookbook and Joyous Detox, a World Gourmand Cookbook Award recipient. She is also the co-host of the Joyous Health Podcast. She runs a business program called The Joyous Health Business Program, has a line of organic herbal teas and natural beauty products as well as a line of children’s natural supplements in partnership with Genuine Health. A trusted nutrition expert, Joy has been featured in hundreds of publications both online such as Well and Good, CNN and CBC and in print; and is a regular health expert on television including Cityline and CTV’s Your Morning. Joy lives in Toronto with her husband Walker and their daughter Vienna. You can find her @joyoushealth on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and on Facebook.Connect with Kris:Website Instagram Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.FREE PRINTABLE EPISODE GUIDE: https://healthy-mama.ck.page/episode-142Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 4 Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3 The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2 How to organize your recipes HMH 1 5 things that make my life easier Get my meal planner:The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris:InstagramWebsiteHealthy Balanced Mamas CommunitySupported by:Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all been there: buried under a pile of blankets on the couch mindlessly snacking away as we binge-watch our favorite TV show and then all of the sudden you hit the bottom of the bag that you could've sworn was full 2 minutes ago... No judgment here! Overeating happens to the best of us, but there are likely some underlying factors and reasons that need to get addressed so you can get back to living the balanced life that you know your body needs. This week I'm going in deep with the 4 reasons you could be overeating and giving you some action steps to take next so you can get back to balance.Join the Supermama Society: http://www.supermamasociety.com(Doors close on 2/1!)Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 4 Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3 The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2 How to organize your recipes HMH 1 5 things that make my life easier The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris: Instagram Website Healthy Balanced Mamas Community Supported by: Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine. Vino. Vin. Whatever you call it, it's likely a part of your world and you may be wondering-- can I drink wine and still be balanced? Is wine good for me? This week I brought on a VERY special guest, Todd White, who is the owner and founder of Dry Farm Wines, to talk all about natural wines and how to incorporate wine drinking and balanced living in a way that works best for you.Get a bottle of wine for a penny: http://www.dryfarmwines.com/healthymamakrisAbout Todd:Todd White has been a serial entrepreneur and creator since he was 17. Today, after 15 years in the wine business, his life is dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming alcohol. As the founder of Dry Farm Wines, a writer, speaker, and a leader in the organic/Natural Wine movement, he has widely educated communities on conscious consumption. Todd is deeply passionate about bringing people together to share love and laughter through Natural Wine.Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new year has started, so the diet talk has ramped up yet again. It might feel like all of your friends are raving about the newest fad diet-- or maybe even worse they're shaming themselves into restriction. So what do you do? This week's episode focuses all on how to handle your inner circle's desire to diet and how to not let it get in your head. Join the Supermama Society for more tips, tricks, and a community of support: http://bit.ly/SMSNY21 Connect with Kris:Website Instagram Healthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini-podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking, and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 4 Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3 The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 1 5 things that make my life easier The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris: Instagram Website Healthy Balanced Mamas Community Supported by: Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the start of a new year, and there is a really good chance you’ve set some goals for yourself, this year- maybe even health and wellness goals. But statistically, most of us won't reach our goals- and even if we do, they don't last, and we end up in an on-again, off-again cycle. So why do so many of us stay trapped in this on-again, off-again cycle? We stay in it because of our MINDSET. Today I'm sharing three mindset shifts that will help you look at food in a whole new way in 2021.Join the Supermama Society for only $25 this week only: http://bit.ly/SMS2021 Notes:Episode 131: Why diets haven't worked for you in the pastConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Healthy Mama Hacks, a weekly mini podcast where I share my best tips for hacking your healthy mama life, with simple tips for easier eating, cooking and living a healthy mama life- in 20 minutes or less.Past Healthy Mama Hacks Episodes: HMH 4 Why you need a staple groceries list HMH 3 The two lists you need to make meal planning a breeze HMH 2 How to organize your recipes The Healthy Mama Meal Planner Connect with Kris: Instagram Website Healthy Balanced Mamas Community Supported by: Get a bottle of better-for-you-wine for a penny Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goodbye, 2020, hello a fresh start! The future is BRIGHT for Healthy Balanced Mama and I can't wait to have you along for the ride!Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityThe Supermama Society Group Coaching Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever set goals for the new year only to feel like a failure just a few short weeks (or maybe even days!) in? Today I am joined again by my friend Sarah Dalton, founder of A Simply Big Life and creator of the Peace and Productivity planner, a unique planning system to help you plan not just your days- but a life based on what actually matters, to talk about what it means to create a VISION for the new year, and look at goals in a whole new way. Join the FREE Simplify & Thrive Challenge: http://www.healthymamakris.com/thriveConnect with Sarah:WebsiteInstagramThe Peace & Productivity PlannerConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramThe Supermama Society Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you made a health goal, only to fall off of it after a few weeks (or maybe sooner)? While I’m not against you having goals to live a healthier life, we know dieting simply doesn't work long term ... but they’re appealing-- and we feel like they’re our only option. The CDC reports that 49.1% of Americans admit to attempting to lose weight in the past 12 months. If we are all trying to do the same thing, and it isn't working for the majority of us (which it isn't!) it is by far time to start opening our minds to a new way of looking at the situation and ditch that diet cycle once and for all. Tune in to find out why diets haven't worked in the past and how to take realistic steps this coming year to see real change.-JOIN THE SIMPLIFY & THRIVE CHALLENGE FOR FREE! http://www.healthymamakris.com/thriveConnect with Kris: InstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Get on the Supermama Society 2021 Waitlist: http://www.supermamasociety.com/waitlist Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to love yourself to weight loss that's natural, and not filled with shame or restriction? Can you love yourself, while still holding the desire for your body to change? Elizabeth Dall is here to share how you can do exactly that-- in a way that is full of body love, grace and joy in food and movement. About Elizabeth:Elizabeth Dall, M.S., CEP, is the owner of awomanofwellness.com and helps women who are fed up with dieting make peace with food and find love for their bodies. Elizabeth believes every woman has the knowledge of what she truly needs deep within herself and that they can learn to love their bodies, heal their relationship with food, and find joy in exercise and movement. She helps by offering online programs to women searching for food freedom and a desire to live a happy, healthy lifestyle without limitations.Connect with Elizabeth:WebsiteInstagramFree Better Body Love AudioConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramGet on the Supermama Society 2021 Waitlist: http://www.supermamasociety.com/waitlist Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, I talked about a topic that has come up again and again in working with clients and in the community- and that is health goals + weight loss. I talked about why weight loss isn’t a health goal- but how SHIFTING our goals might lead to weight loss. Check out this week's episode as I deep dive into how to determine your real goals and how to do it sustainably.Grab my FREE Balanced Holiday Eating series to embrace balance and get off the binge and guilt cycle, this holiday season. Join for free: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/hbhGet the meal planner for 25% off: http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner --Connect with Kris:InstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityGet on the Supermama Society 2021 Waitlist: http://www.supermamasociety.com/waitlist Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I want to talk about a topic that has become a little taboo in the Intuitive Eating space, but I’ve been hearing come up a lot lately in coaching sessions and in the Supermama Society, which is my group coaching membership- and that is weight and weight loss. Weight is not the most fun to talk about as someone who shares about Intuitive Eating because people are very divided about the topic of weight loss as a goal. But I have MANY women come to me telling me they want freedom with food but they also want to lose weight… and there’s a theme that I see coming up again and again with clients and in my group coaching membership: Fear and shame over wanting to lose weight and fear and shame over not losing weight. So let's talk about it! -Grab my FREE Balanced Holiday Eating series to embrace balance and get off the binge and guilt cycle, this holiday season. Join for free: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/hbh Connect with Kris:InstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityGet on the Supermama Society 2021 Waitlist: http://www.supermamasociety.com/waitlist Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I want to share some encouragement with you about what to do the day after a holiday. I know the holidays might look a little different this year… but we’re still celebrating, and celebrating often comes with extra eating. So this week I want to talk about what to do AFTER a party, after an event, where you might have eaten a bit more than usual… and you might feel a little guilt, especially if you’re working on living a healthier life or you’re on your intuitive eating journey.Grab my FREE Balanced Holiday Eating series, launching on November 30th to embrace balance and get off the binge and guilt cycle, this holiday season. Join for free: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/hbh--Ready to take the next step in your balanced eating journey? Sign up for my Uncomplicated Eating course here and use code PODCAST for 20% off! Connect with Kris:InstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays might look a little different, this year- but that doesn’t mean they’re easy for those of us who have had a hard relationship with food or simply want to live a balanced life, and might feel a little thrown off by all of the holiday hustle and bustle, extra food and traditions- whatever they might look like for us. So in today’s episode, I'm giving you a little encouragement and some actionable steps for surviving the holidays as a balanced eater.Grab my FREE Balanced Holiday Eating series, launching on November 30th to embrace balance and get off the binge and guilt cycle, this holiday season. Join for free: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/hbh--Ready to take the next step in your balanced eating journey? Sign up for my Uncomplicated Eating course here and use code PODCAST for 20% off! Connect with Kris:InstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"But how do YOU get it done? How do you do the meal planning, the meal prep and grocery shopping while running a business, homeschooling and all the things?"I get a variation of this question weekly, usually to my DM's on Instagram, and the truth is-- I prioritize it, and I let a LOT of other things go. But the routines we have in place are what keep our family running- as smooth as possible, and yes- some weeks are MUCH more smooth than others. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing with you the exact routines we use to live our healthy balanced life (at least most weeks!). Ready to take the next step in your balanced eating journey? Sign up for my Uncomplicated Eating course here and use code PODCAST for 20% off! Connect with me:InstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Community Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you feel about money? Ok, better question- how would you LIKE to feel about money? I am so excited about today's guest, Sami Womack, and her actionable steps for not just your budget- but your mindset around it, especially when it comes to paying off debt and holiday spending (without going into debt). If you've ever felt like you're in a debt hole you can't quite seem to climb out of, you've felt the strain of holiday spending, or you just need a mindset reset when it comes to your family's finances, this episode is for you!About Sami:Sami Womack is the budgeting coach + podcaster behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her passion is inspiring women to live abundant lives through budgeting, intentional living, and positive thinking. Connect with Sami:WebsiteInstagramPodcast My episode on the Sunny Side Up Life PodcastLinks:Free Magic & Money CourseGrab my FREE Balanced Holiday Eating series, launching on November 30th to embrace balance and get off the binge and guilt cycle, this holiday season. Join for free: http://www.healthybalancedmama.com/hbhConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook Group Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How familiar are you with your female cycle? I know I hadn't heard of the Fertility Awareness Method for most of my life, until I decided to go off of hormonal birth control about eight years ago and wanted another solution to become better in touch with my body and both prevent (at the time) pregnancy-- and eventually optimize my fertility for conception. It was even more helpful as I was working on balancing my hormones with a diagnosis of PCOS, when I started understanding how important an indicator our menstrual cycle is of our overall health- in fact, it's considered the fifth vital sign for women. In the final part to this year's Women's Health series, I have Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Fertility Awareness Educator and author of the Fifth Vital Sign: Master your Cycles and Optimize your Fertility, sharing about how the Fertility Awareness method can: Help you better tune in to your female cycle (and body as a whole) Help with prevention of pregnancy AND/or conception (yes, it's ACTUALLY accurate) Offer a window into your overall health She debunks myths (such as the difference between the FAM and the Rhythm method), empowers and educates on how becoming more aware of your cycle can help you get in touch with your fifth vital sign. This is a podcast that should be required listening for anyone with a cycle! Connect with Lisa:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterThe Fifth Vital Sign BookConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagram Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends... this guest is a dream guest if there ever was one. The Balanced Bites Podcast was the first podcast I ever listened to, and today's guest helped me personally, even before either of us were mamas, with my journey to finding holistic wellness and balance. Now, as a mama of two, Best Selling Author and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Liz Wolfe has devoted her work to sharing about healthy living, safer skincare and supported parenting and she is on today, to share about baby making- and beyond- everything from optimizing fertility and pregnancy nutrition, supplements, and choosing safer products-- but more importantly, how to go with the flow, expect the unexpected, give yourself grace, and ultimately-- find balance in it all.About Liz:Liz is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner whose passion for healthy food, safer skincare, and supported parenting led her to spend the last decade writing books, creating online programs, and hosting a top-rated podcast to share her experiences with healthier living from multiple angles. She is the author of the Wall Street Journal Best Seller Eat the Yolks, the creator of the Purely Primal Skincare Guide, and co-creator of the online program Baby Making and Beyond. She's the mother of two fearless, bold little girls who have been the catalyst for profound personal and professional soul-searching (and she wouldn't have it any other way).Connect with Liz:InstagramWebsiteBaby Making and Beyond CourseEat the Yolks BookConnect with me:InstagramWebsite Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trigger Warning: This podcast episode describes the process of pregnancy loss, both physiological and emotional in great detail and may not be appropriate for younger audiences and those who might find the subject matter triggering.Ten to fifteen of every 100 pregnancies results in loss, according to March of Dimes. Other statistics show it's closer to 1 and 4. In the circles I am in- it's closer to 1 in 2. Pregnancy loss is so common, and so incredibly devastating, and yet not talked about nearly enough. I knew, in doing a series on Women's Health, I didn't want to shy away from the hard truths- that sometimes, pregnancy doesn't go as planned. I want to honor every woman, every baby, even the ones we don't carry in our arms, which is why I'm so honored my friend Alyssa Knapp offered to come on and share her real and raw experience with pregnancy loss, this past spring. Alyssa shares her experience and her truth so honestly, and with such vulnerability- sharing an experience so many women endure, and so little is truly shared about or supported. I hope through this episode you will feel supported in your own experience, or will feel encouraged to support other women in your life.Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness: http://nationalshare.org/Connect with Alyssa:WebsiteInstagramMonthly Reiki Healing Circle - this virtual event is free to all, no experience with Reiki necessary: https://www.integrativewellnessri.com/monthly-reiki-healing-circle Here is a link for upcoming workshops and trainings: https://www.integrativewellnessri.com/workshops-training. Healing in Writing is coming up in November and is wonderful for anyone looking to uncover and work through emotions as a part of the healing process. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get the full run down on what to eat (and not) during pregnancy- but most of us are left without much information when baby is born. But postpartum nutrition is just as important in supporting our health (and baby) for the immediate postpartum, and beyond- so what does balanced postpartum nutrition look like?In Part 2 of our Women's Health Series, I'm joined by Michelle Tagge, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, who shares simple, practical and impactful changes we can make to our postpartum nutrition (and how to actually get meals on the table during that crazy postpartum time!).About Michelle:Michelle Tagge is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with a Master's in Data Analytics and is the host of the Nourished and Nurturing Podcast. Michelle supports women during the prenatal and postpartum periods so they can find better health for themselves and their babies. She specializes in helping mom to understand the special nutrient needs we have at this time to aid in recovery and to give babies the best possible start. She is the co-author of Real Food for Real Moms: A Postpartum Prep Guide, which gives women information on preparing for the postpartum period and provides recipes that can be made ahead and frozen before the baby comes. She is a mom to 3 year old Connor and 6 month old Ashlynn and lives in the Chicagoland area.Connect with Michelle:WebsitePostpartum Guide Nourished and Nurturing PodcastMy Episode on the Nourished and Nurturing Podcast Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityHealthy Mama Meal Prep has been fully updated and expanded- and it's open for enrollment! Get 20% off using code PODCAST20. http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealprepAsk a question to be answered on the podcast: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/ask-a-question Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I did a call out for topics for Season 3 of the podcast, pregnancy and postpartum came out number one, and I knew just the guest I wanted to have one. Not only is this guest a wealth of knowledge- she also helped me personally cultivate a healthier pregnancy with my second daughter than my first- so I am so thrilled she said "yes" to being a guest!In the first part of our Women's Health Series, we're talking to Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, expert on prenatal nutrition to talk all about what it means to embrace a real food pregnancy, why it's important, and what conventional medicine misses when it comes to nourishing mom and baby for a healthy pregnancy and beyond.About Lily:Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. Her bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb approach for managing gestational diabetes. Her work has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. Lily’s clinical expertise and extensive background in prenatal nutrition have made her a highly sought after consultant and speaker in the field. Lily’s second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, is an evidence-based look at the gap between conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and what’s optimal for mother and baby. With over 930 citations, this is the most comprehensive text on prenatal nutrition to date. Lily is also creator of the popular blog, LilyNicholsRDN.com, which explores a variety of topics related to real food, mindful eating, and pregnancy nutrition. Connect with Lily:WebsiteInstagramLinks:Real Food for Pregnancy BookReal Food for Gestational Diabetes BookConnect with me:Website Instagram Uncomplicated Eating™ course: Get $25 off using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like with nutrition- there is NO one size fits all when it comes to meal prep! I like to bust through the myth that meal prep is supposed to look the instagram image you see of all the little tupperware containers perfectly portioned out with all of the prepper’s meals for the week laid out, bodybuilding style. Been there, over that. That is not realistic meal prep for a busy mama who desires to live a balanced life!But there ARE ways you can prep in a way that works for YOUR life, and today I want to share an extra special bonus episode, the audio from a Facebook Live I did earlier this week all about MEAL PREP HACKS. Enjoy!Healthy Mama Meal Prep has been fully updated and expanded- and it's open for enrollment! Get 20% off using code PREP20. http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealprepConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityAsk a question to be answered on the podcast: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/ask-a-question Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something I’m hearing women struggle with a ton is ditching diets and going through the intuitive eating process, but feeling really chaotic and haphazard with their eating. They crave the structure of diets... but they don't want to fall back into the cycle of on-again, off-again dieting. Tune in to today's episode to learn the middle ground- where structure and intuitive eating align.Healthy Mama Meal Prep has been fully updated and expanded- and it's open for enrollment! Get 20% off using code PODCAST20. http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealprepConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityAsk a question to be answered on the podcast: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/ask-a-question Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health at Every Size-- what does it even mean? Can humans really be healthy at every size? Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating go hand in hand- accepting our bodies is a crucial part of embracing freedom with food- but there is a lot of confusion and misinformation around what Health at Every Size means, and what the movement represents- and how a Health at Every Size approach can help you live your healthiest life- beyond dieting- as well as help the world become a more accepting place. Today I'm joined by the incredible Christyna Johnson, MS, RDN, LD from the Enouraging Dietitian to talk about the real root of diet culture and fatphobia, what Health at Every Size means, why having thin privilege makes it hard for us to see the injustices happening around us and how we can begin to take action on acceptance of all bodies, all races, and humans as a whole. This is an important conversation you'll want to pass along.About Today's guest:Christyna Johnson is a registered dietitian who specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and intuitive eating. She provides education on the intersections of food justice, food insecurity, food apartheid, and racial equity.Links to resources mentioned: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/episode-116 Find Christyna:InstagramTwitterWebsitePodcast: Intuitive Eating for the Culture Connect with Kristin:InstagramWebsiteGet $25 off my course, Uncomplicated Eating using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to live a life of peace- and productivity? What would it look like if you truly embraced living a life according to your values, if you managed your energy instead of ending every day exhausted and actually starting to ENJOY your life with your family? Sarah Dalton, founder of A Simply Big Life and the Simply Big Life planner is on this week to share with you what it looks like to embrace a simply big life- how to find peace and productivity (yes, it's possible) and start simplifying, for a bigger, better life. This one is GOLD, friends! About Sarah: Sarah Dalton is the founder of A Simply Big Life, an online community that empowers women to design everyday with intention. Through her coaching programs as well as the Simply Big Life planner, she helps women to align each day with their values. Sarah’s philosophy is that we are holistic beings and when talking about productivity, it is imperative to address the whole person. From mindset shifts and energy management, to simplified systems and more, her mission is to help women stop living in survival mode and start thriving. She is also the host of Your Simply Big Life podcast where she has weekly conversations with like-minded women and offers inspiration on all things simplifying and living an intentional life. Pulling from her own life experience, Sarah is passionate about helping women learn to find their unique balance with both peace and productivity. Show Links:Values Clarification ExerciseThe Simply Big Life Planner Connect with Sarah: A Simply Big LifeYour Simply Big Life Podcast My Episode on Your Simply Big Life PodcastConnect with me:Website Instagram Uncomplicated Eating™ course: Get $25 off using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating healthy kids lunches (not to mention breakfast) can feel like an added stress, right along with the rest of the adjustments that go along with back to school (especially with so many changes, this year!). In this episode, I talk with Natalie Monson, RD of Super Healthy Kids all about how to create healthy kids lunches with her super simple system, how to create more ease at breakfast time (she gave an awesome tip I'm going to implement, myself!) how to encourage more selective kids and how to encourage independent, healthy eaters.About Natalie: Natalie is a mom of 4, registered dietitian and owner of Super Healthy Kids and Prepear. She dishes lots of healthy kid friendly recipes, good routines, parenting and kitchen tips. Natalie is dedicated to help create a healthy and empowered future generation. You can always find a variety of fruits and veggies in her kitchen and her kids get to be the test subjects of many recipe creations for Super Healthy Kids. Natalie loves gardening, running races, and organizing all the things. Connect with Natalie: Super Healthy Kids WebsiteSuper Healthy Kids Instagram PrePear AppConnect with me:Website Instagram Uncomplicated Eating™ course: Get $25 off using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a lifelong learner, to have a growth mindset as a mom? I think for many of us, entrance into motherhood feels a little bit like a surrender to our former lives, into a new role as a mom. But being a mom doesn't mean we stop growing- it simply means our lives have expanded, we have new and different priorities- but we are still US, and when we lose our sense of self, our sense of growth- it's hard to pass that onto our littles. This is why I am SO excited to share this conversation with you, with Lori Beth Auldridge, founder of the YaYa Mamas sisterhood, creator of guided journals for moms, work-at-home and homeschool mama, on how she does it all- and continues to grow, and how her growth helps her daughters grow right alongside her. About Lori Beth: LoriBeth is a Maui mama to 3 little girls who has been married to her husband, Chris, for almost 7 years. Together they own a successful renovation company flipping houses on the island. But as a mama, her heart beats for all things motherhood and the need for authentic and vulnerable community. She encourages and inspires her audience at yayamamas.com and on her podcast, Elevating Motherhood, is creator of Guided Journals for Mom's and founder of Yaya Mama's - a virtual community of women uniting and linking arms in motherhood. LoriBeth is a life long learner, writer, and speaker who focuses on a soft perspective when tackling some of the toughest conversations in motherhood. Connect with Lori Beth: Yaya Mamas Website The Elevating Motherhood Podcast My Episode on the Elevating Motherhood PodcastLori Beth's Homeschool Explained Course Connect with me:Website Instagram Uncomplicated Eating™ course: Get $25 off using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meal planning can feel like a chore, I know. It’s one of those necessary evils no one wants to do but everyone knows is beneficial, so many of us do it, reluctantly. And sometimes our plans work and sometimes they totally fail… sometimes they’re delicious and sometimes they’re downright boring. But as with any habit that is going to improve our life, consistency is key- and meal planning should make your life EASIER, not harder. So today I want to share three strategies for simplifying meal planning.Join my FREE Healthy Mama Meal Planning Challenge starting September 7: http://www.healthymamakris.com/plan Connect with me:Website Instagram Uncomplicated Eating™ course: Get $25 off using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second part of my Season 3 kickoff week, I want to talk Back to School! Specifically, healthy habits for a less-stressed back to school. It’s the first week back to school for many of us around the country and the transition, no matter what the situation is for us, can feel overwhelming. But creating some healthy habits around the school year can be helpful to ease the stress on our bodies and help things to feel a little less hectic. So today, I want to share some strategies for a healthier, less-stressed back to school for moms and kids.Join my FREE Healthy Mama Meal Planning Challenge starting September 7: http://www.healthymamakris.com/planConnect with me:WebsiteInstagramUncomplicated Eating™ course: Get $25 off using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 3! Today I want to kick off Season 3 talking about what it means to REDEFINE balance. I shared a little of my journey and mindset shifts over the past year about what it means to eat and live intuitively, and truly embrace freedom with food. But something that I’ve been hearing a ton from women, especially in the personal development world, is that ‘balance is a myth’. I wrote a blog post about this, this summer and I really wanted to share more about that with you. Because I don’t believe balance is a myth- I believe we need to REDEFINE what we have made balance out to be.Join my FREE Healthy Mama Meal Planning Challenge starting September 7: http://www.healthymamakris.com/planConnect with me:WebsiteInstagramUncomplicated Eating™ course: Get $25 off using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm taking a (short) podcast break to relax and hang with my fam! Today's episode is a REPLAY of my #4 BEST-OF Episode: Episode 046 with Paige Schmidt.Original Show Notes + LinksWhat is it about meal planning that feels SO daunting? It should be simple- write down a few meals your family might like next week, get the ingredients and cook away! But the reality is, we live BUSY lives and creating a plan that actually WORKS for our family can be a struggle. We create a plan and it sounds perfect, until we realize it takes 40 minutes to cook and we only have 30 in between activities to cook and scarf it down. We create what we think is the perfect plan, full of Pinterest-ready dishes, and no one eats it. So HOW do we create a plan that is both flexible, simple enough to stick with and friendly for the whole family? I’ve got you mama. My new, FREE meal planning made easy challenge is coming on September 7. Join us for four weeks of meal planning bliss- meal planning you’ll actually stick with, beyond the end of the month. Head to healthymamakris.com/plan to join for free.Work with me: Free Discovery CallFind me on InstaWebsite Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm taking a (short) podcast break to relax and hang with my fam! Today's episode is a REPLAY of my #3 Best-of Episode- Episode 076 with Simi Botic.Original Show Notes + LinksWhat is it about meal planning that feels SO daunting? It should be simple- write down a few meals your family might like next week, get the ingredients and cook away! But the reality is, we live BUSY lives and creating a plan that actually WORKS for our family can be a struggle. We create a plan and it sounds perfect, until we realize it takes 40 minutes to cook and we only have 30 in between activities to cook and scarf it down. We create what we think is the perfect plan, full of Pinterest-ready dishes, and no one eats it. So HOW do we create a plan that is both flexible, simple enough to stick with and friendly for the whole family? I’ve got you mama. My new, FREE meal planning made easy challenge is coming on September 7. Join us for four weeks of meal planning bliss- meal planning you’ll actually stick with, beyond the end of the month. Head to healthymamakris.com/plan to join for free.Work with me: Free Discovery CallFind me on InstaWebsite Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm taking a (short) podcast break to relax and hang with my fam! Today's episode is a REPLAY of my #2 Best-of Episode- Episode 051 with Erin Todd.Original Show Notes + LinksWhat is it about meal planning that feels SO daunting? It should be simple- write down a few meals your family might like next week, get the ingredients and cook away! But the reality is, we live BUSY lives and creating a plan that actually WORKS for our family can be a struggle. We create a plan and it sounds perfect, until we realize it takes 40 minutes to cook and we only have 30 in between activities to cook and scarf it down. We create what we think is the perfect plan, full of Pinterest-ready dishes, and no one eats it. So HOW do we create a plan that is both flexible, simple enough to stick with and friendly for the whole family? I’ve got you mama. My new, FREE meal planning made easy challenge is coming on September 7. Join us for four weeks of meal planning bliss- meal planning you’ll actually stick with, beyond the end of the month. Head to healthymamakris.com/plan to join for free.Work with me: Free Discovery CallFind me on InstaWebsite Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm taking a (short) podcast break to relax and hang with my fam! Today's episode is a REPLAY of my #1 Best-of Episode- Episode 014 with Lex Daddio.Original Show Notes + LinksLex's Second Episode: Episode 100What is it about meal planning that feels SO daunting? It should be simple- write down a few meals your family might like next week, get the ingredients and cook away! But the reality is, we live BUSY lives and creating a plan that actually WORKS for our family can be a struggle. We create a plan and it sounds perfect, until we realize it takes 40 minutes to cook and we only have 30 in between activities to cook and scarf it down. We create what we think is the perfect plan, full of Pinterest-ready dishes, and no one eats it. So HOW do we create a plan that is both flexible, simple enough to stick with and friendly for the whole family? I’ve got you mama. My new, FREE meal planning made easy challenge is coming on September 7. Join us for four weeks of meal planning bliss- meal planning you’ll actually stick with, beyond the end of the month. Head to healthymamakris.com/plan to join for free.Work with me: Free Discovery CallFind me on InstaWebsite Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's my birthday! I love to put a bonus episode out on my birthday because it is also the Season 2 finale (what?!). I can’t believe we’re already at the end of Season 2. It’s been SUCH an adventure and an honor being able to connect with so many guests and so many of you, through this podcast, sharing my heart and what I’ve come to know about living a healthy balanced life as well as so many incredible guests along the way for 104 (now 105) glorious episodes. So, I wanted to spend a few minutes reflecting on the last 104 episodes, how things have evolved and changed over the last year or so in my life and business- and then I opened my instagram box up to some Q + A so I am going to answer some questions, as well! Don’t forget to stay tuned until the end when I am sharing my 100th episode GIVEAWAY! Full show notes + links: http://www.healthymamakris.com/post/episode-105Connect with me:Instagram: @healthymamakrisWebsiteGet $25 off my Uncomplicated Eating™ course using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating digestive issues can be beyond difficult (not to mention embarrassing). As I shared in my personal episode a couple weeks ago, the road to healing can be long and winding and it can be intimidating to know even where to start when it comes to healing digestive health issues. Should I see a doctor, a dietitian? Should I change what I eat? Is there anything else I can do?I asked the IBS dietitian herself, digestive health and FODMAP expert Charlyn Ooi to come on and share with us where to start when it comes to healing digestive issues in a balanced way- that still includes enjoying food! We get right into the poop talk in this one, and we are ALL about breaking the stigma and helping more women find health and healing. About Charlyn:Charlyn is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 10 years of experience as a dietitian. She specialises in helping women with digestive issues, specifically Irritable Bowel Syndrome and SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). Charlyn is a Monash Trained FODMAP Dietitian and she has helped over 500 people around the world find relief from frustrating & embarrassing gut problems. Charlyn is on a mission to end the stigma and normalize poop talk. When she's not working with clients, Charlyn is a Dietitian Business Coach, a wife, and mommy to a cheeky 3-year-old. She lives in Perth, Western Australia, and just like many dietitians, she's a foodie at heart. Connect with Charlyn:IBS FODMAP Facebook GroupInstagramConnect with me:WebsiteInstagramFree 1:1 Discovery call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intuitive Eating and finding freedom with food in and of itself is a journey of un-learning, growing in trust in yourself and your body... but what if food freedom starts to feel a little less than free? What if you struggle with digestive issues or another chronic health condition that throws you for a loop and threatens what you've worked for for so long... what has come to feel like freedom? I asked my friend and fellow intuitive eater, former health coach, Katherine Herbison on to share about what life is like with two different (but also, in many ways similar) experiences with digestive struggles as intuitive eaters. This conversation is real, raw and SO worth a listen.About Katherine: Katherine Herbison is a lifestyle and wellness blogger, safer beauty advocate, co-host of the Embracing Balance Podcast, and virtual assistant based in Minneapolis, MN empowering women to tap into their intuition and find true balance in their lives. Her goal is to authentically share how she's finding balance in my life, and encourage others to do the same. When she's not working, she loves finding the best coffee shop, baking sourdough bread, and hanging out with her husband and cat. Connect with Katherine:WebsiteInstagramThe Embracing Balance Podcast ENTER THE 100th EPISODE GIVEAWAY BY LEAVING A WRITTEN REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS BY 7/25! I'll be picking THREE winners for a Healthy Mama Favorites Prize Pack! ✨Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramFree 1:1 Discovery call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is going to be a little different than my usual… today I’m going to share a part of my health journey I haven’t shared here on the podcast and have gotten quite a few questions on when I mention it on social media, and that is my digestive health journey. Warning, before we start: If you’re grossed out by poop talk or are not at all interested in the intricacies of my digestive system, you’re probably going to want to go ahead and skip this one. That being said… I am an open book! I’ve always said I’m happy to share anything as long as it is my story to share… this one just happens to be really long and winding, so I’ll do my best to share with you where I’ve been… and where I am now.Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramFree 1:1 Discovery call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked... and we answered! I asked for a call for questions for the podcast and I got some good ones, but thought these ones in particular were best suited for both my husband and myself- so I asked him back on for a couples Q + A, and here we are!We answered... Favorite quality in each other as a parent and husband/wife? I’d love to know more about your family planning/plans/previous thoughts on growing your family. Did you always want two kids? Would you ever like more? What are your thoughts on hormonal birth control especially in relation to balance our hormones as women? Was anything my husband did/said that were helpful during all the body changes in pregnancy? I know you’re into the enneagram. What are your enneagram types? Have you seen this impact your marriage? Our last episode together: Episode 074Enter the 100th Episode Giveaway: leave a written review on iTunes by 7/25 and be entered to win 1/3 Healthy Mama Goodie Bags! Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramFree 1:1 Discovery call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE HIT 100 EPISODES! In just over a year and a half, here we are at ONE HUNDRED episodes. Whew, what a ride it has been! I have never been more grateful for each one of you listening and supporting this podcast! I truly would not be here if it weren't for each one of you listening! Today we are celebrating 100 Episodes with returning guest Lex Daddio from Restoring Radiance!Lex's first episode: Episode 014This was SUCH a fun episode to record. We talked about: - An update on Lex's life- what's new? (Hint: a lot!)- She has a new baby and shares her INCREDIBLE birth story (you don't want to miss this one!!)- What food freedom looks like for her, now- Her huge love of baking and enjoying foodand she answered listener Q and A's: How was your second pregnancy different than your first? How was your postpartum recovery (with T and with Noah?) What has the transition from 1 to 2 kids looked like? What has been easy and what has been hard? How do you and Thomas balance cooking with two kids- how do you decide who does the cooking, who does the shopping, etc? Is there anything you are doing differently with Noah than you did with T? Anything you’ve learned since having T you want to implement? About Lex: Lex Daddio is a wife and mama of two little boys & lives in Richmond, VA. She’s a totally foodie & absolutely loves to bake & share her passion for good food! From eating disorder, to intuitive eating, to finally finding such a freedom around food, she hopes to share that life after an eating disorder is possible. Having a normal relationship with food is possible. That freedom is possible. She’s all about finding the simple joys in the everyday & very into baking all the things!Connect with Lex: InstagramWebsiteConnect with me (Kris)InstagramWebsiteENTER THE 100th EPISODE GIVEAWAY BY LEAVING A WRITTEN REVIEW BY 7/25! I'll be picking THREE winners for a Healthy Mama Favorites Prize Pack! ✨ Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been working on your healthy living journey for a while, you might be wondering how to determine if you should make changes to what you’re doing-- or even if you should. Maybe you’ve been working on intuitive eating for a while and you’re not sure whether or not to include gentle nutrition-- or maybe something came up in your life or your health and you’re interested in exploring some health changes… friend, that is 100% ok. There is a misconception in the intuitive eating world that making changes to our health or the way we’re eating now is somewhat un-intuitive, but the truth is-- as long as we are making changes from a place of mindfulness, from a place of intuition, there is nothing wrong with recognizing we need to make some changes, and in fact-- is an example of serving our bodies WELL in recognizing something is off and rather than ignoring, exploring some solid changes that could improve our health, wellbeing and quality of life, and that is what today's episode is all about. Registration for The Supermama Society is OPEN! What is the Supermama Society? The Supermama Society is my group coaching program designed to help moms just like you embrace a simplified, healthy mama life and feel like the supermama I know you are.It includes: Monthly group coaching masterclass Weekly audio lessons Exclusive recipes Exclusive monthly workouts from Heather of Fit Mama Real Food Access to my Simplified Nutrition Guides + E-books library Access to our exclusive Society facebook community Monthly Live Q + A sessions in the community Learn more + join todayConnect with me: WebsiteInstagramFree 1:1 Coaching Session Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine living a healthy, active life and having an unexpected diagnosis that turns everything you know about health on it's head... and you don't even have symptoms! That was Allie Hobson's story of discovering she had Hashimotos, an Autoimmune thyroid disease that was one of the catalysts to the work she does today- helping women create a healthier life through balancing their hormones, thyroid, gut health and more. In this episode, she shares her unique experience with being diagnosed with hashimotos, what autoimmune disease means, how she's managed it- even during the pre-and postpartum stages, how she's learned to give herself grace as a new mama, and how she embraces a beautifully un-balanced life. About Allie: Allie is a Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, focusing on holistic nutrition, lab testing and natural healing solutions. She became a nutritionist because she was inspired by her own health journey after dealing with Amenorrhea and struggling to start a family. Along that path she discovered that she was dealing with thyroid autoimmunity, adrenal stress and a cascade of hormonal imbalances. Through the healing power of food, supplements, Chinese medicine and other holistic modalities, Allie was able to overcome and manage these health challenges and now is the Mama to her baby boy Asher, who just turned 15 months old. As an FNTP, she is trained to provide programs and protocols to assist individuals in achieving their health goals. She works to assess individual nutritional deficiencies using the body's innate intelligence, coupled with cutting edge lab testing as a Certified Restorative Wellness Practitioner. Allie primarily focuses on women’s health and specializes in gut dysfunction, thyroid dysregulation, post birth control syndrome and pre-natal nutrition. In addition to being a stay at home Mom, Allie runs her own business, Allie Hobson Wellness, and works as a Nutritionist at two San Diego clinics, focusing on holistic primary care and holistic recovery from substance abuse. When Allie is not working with patients or clients, she co-hosts a podcast called Nutrition-ish and partners as an advocate for safer skincare with Beautycounter. Allie Hobson Wellness Allie's InstagramThe Nutrition-ish Podcast Connect with Me: Instagram: @healthymamakris Free 1:1 Coaching Call Get $25 off Uncomplicated Eating with code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much NOISE in the nutrition world. Our culture- Instagram, Pinterest, conversations- are rife with messages surrounding ‘eat this, don’t eat that,’ ‘x’ plan will change your life. The truth is, there is NO universal right way to eat in a way that serves YOU. We are all incredibly unique humans with unique needs, and I hope that you’ve come to learn that, through the podcast. But as humans, we do have BASIC needs for fuel and nourishment, and meeting these needs helps us go beyond surviving as humans, but THRIVING. And that’s what I want to share with you, today. This is coming directly from Uncomplicated Eating, my signature self-paced food freedom course, where I take you start to finish through the process of ditching diets in favor of learning to tune in to your body’s unique needs and simplifying nutrition so you can stress less about food and uncomplicate eating, once and for all. The simplified nutrition piece is often where women feel stuck. How do you integrate nutrition into intuitive eating without turning it into a new set of rules? Listen and learn what simplified nutrition means, to me.Registration for The Supermama Society opens at the end of the month! What is the Supermama Society? The Supermama Society is my group coaching program designed to help moms just like you embrace a simplified, healthy mama life and feel like the supermama I know you are. Click here to get on the waitlist and be the first to join! Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFree 1:1 Coaching Session Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there is one person to break through the diet BS and share the real and raw when it comes to nutrition, it's Dana Monsees. A dietitian-nutritionist, body image coach- and former Whole30 coach, Dana is passionate about helping women find freedom with food and their bodies, but also health. In this episode Dana shares incredible wisdom through her own story of finding freedom from chronic dieting and constant elimination protocols- but also to share the nitty gritty, the pros and cons of programs like the Whole30 and other elimination protocols- and she shares exactly that. We talked about:- Dana's story of finding food and body freedom- The real motivation for most people starting elimination protocols- Why the focus on weight loss doesn't equate to long-term change- When it's appropriate to do an elimination protocol- when it's helpful and how to do it safelyAbout my guest:Dana Monsees, MS, CNS, LDN is a Dietitian-Nutritionist and Body Image Coach teaching women how to heal their relationship with food and their bodies and break the diet cycle for good. She is the creator of Real Food with Dana, and the host of the popular Real Talk with Dana podcast, where she and her guests break down no-BS nutrition science, body image, health inclusivity and reclaiming your power.Dana's websiteDana's instagramThe Real Talk with Dana PodcastMy episodes on the Real Talk with Dana Podcast:Part 1Part 2Connect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramGet $25 off the Uncomplicated Eating Course using code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversation surrounding abuse not suitable for young children or those who are sensitive to such topics. If you're good with that- you do not want to miss this episode!Ashley Gray emanates sunshine. The creator and founder of Sunshine and Sage, a sourdough starter and guidance company designed to create connection through sourdough, Ashley's story of finding freedom with food is intricately intertwined with her love for the ancient art of sourdough. We talk about the ancient wisdom sourdough, passed through generations, something that has been so trendy during our time of quarantine and yet is such a deeply nourishing and traditional food- so far beyond trendy. But this episode is so beyond sourdough. We had a deep conversation about self worth, freedom and acceptance, of our bodies and ourselves, and the community that is created when we come together, as mothers, in solidarity. This conversation was a gift to me as a part of it- and I hope you will find the same, for you.About my Guest:Ashley Gray is a wife, mother and unwavering optimist. 5 years ago, she left a successful 13 year career in personal training to heal a damaging relationship with food, and to finally embrace her body, and ultimately her life. Along the way, she found a love for the ancient wisdom of sourdough, and in early 2020 opened Sunshine and Sage, an online shop selling organic sourdough starter from her Colorado kitchen. Most importantly, she shares food freedom and empowerment in motherhood through sourdough. Sunshine and Sage WebsiteSunshine and Sage InstagramSourdough Sisterhood WorkshopsJoin the FREE Healthy Mama on a Budget Challenge, June 1-30: Sign up hereConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramBook a free 1:1 Coaching Discovery Call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time last year I shared one of my MOST popular bonus episodes, Healthy Mama on a Budget. In it, I shared that budgeting, though one of my least favorite parts of #adulting, is a must, when we have bills to pay, kids to buy for- not having a budget kept us overspending on groceries for years. Figuring out how to budget in a way that works for our family has been transformational in the way our family buys food- and our budget as a whole. So today, I thought I'd come back for part two- exactly how we budget as a family, and how it works for us to keep us eating the food that feels good- without breaking the bank. So now that you’re all fired up about your OWN grocery budget, are you ready to join me for the challenge that is going to COMPLETELY change how you look at your own grocery budget? It’s 100% free- I want to EARN you money with this! But it only works if you work it. We’re going to spend the month: Creating our budget Planning our meals Creating our grocery lists Shopping smart, and… Sharing our progress with others I’ll also be sharing my exact plan, list and budget with you so you can get an idea of how I’m making it work in my own life. Head to healthymamakris.com/budgetchallenge and join us for free. We kick off on Friday, May 29 and start on June 1st! Connect with Me:Website: www.healthymamakris.com Instagram: @healthymamakris Free 1:1 Coaching Call Get $25 off Uncomplicated Eating with code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most popular subjects I've been asked to speak about on the podcast is inflammation. As many of us know, inflammation is the root of disease- but how do we manage inflammation and approach our health and wellbeing in an educated and balanced way? I've been a fan of Dr. Will Cole and his practical, gentle approach to guiding his patients in healing their bodies and managing inflammation for years- and I love his grace and lightness-fueled functional approach to reducing inflammation to manage many chronic illnesses in his latest book, The Inflammation Spectrum, so I was so thrilled when he agreed to come on the podcast and share his approach with you, my listener. We had a packed conversation all about: What does a functional approach to health mean? What inflammation is and the many ways it affects our health The importance of an individualized approach to health and healing The role of both food and lifestyle in inflammation The necessity of elimination plans in certain cases and how to approach this with a healing mindset instead of a punitive one Tips for nourishing kids and families This is an episode you're going to want to listen to again and again!About Dr. Cole:Dr. Will Cole, leading functional-medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam at www.drwillcole.com and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top fifty functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert for mindbodygreen and goop. Dr. Cole is the author of the book, The Inflammation Spectrum in which he explores how inflammation exists on a spectrum within the body, the various systems it can affect, and how you can discover your individual food triggers to overcome chronic inflammation. He is also the author of Ketotarian in which he melds the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a plant-based one. Dr. Cole's Website and ConsultsDr. Cole's book- The Inflammation SpectrumConnect with me: InstagramWebsiteGet $25 off Uncomplicated Eating with code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to nourish your family simply, with a non-diet approach? On this week's episode, I'm joined by Kelsey Lorencz, Registered Dietitian and mom of two toddlers, to chat about her transition from working with disordered eating clients to focusing on helping women create a simply nourished home for their families with her new venture, Simply Nourished Home, and how she helps families nourish themselves well, no matter what kind of time or budget they're working with. She gives an abundance of practical tips for families on eating well, instilling a positive food mindset for our kids and reducing food stress as moms.About my guest:Kelsey Lorencz is a registered dietitian, mom of two toddlers, and author of the Simply Nourished Home blog. She had a passion for simplifying nutrition in a way that is accessible and exciting for everyone, whether you are short on time, money, or like many people- both. Kelsey's InstagramKelsey's WebsiteSlow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Soup RecipeConnect with me: InstagramWebsiteGet $25 off Uncomplicated Eating with code PODCAST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a woman, can you imagine not having a period for TWELVE years? It's almost unimaginable for many of us, but this is Meg Doll's story- over twelve years struggling with hypothalamic amenorrhea (a missing period) due to imbalanced hormones following her history of disordered eating- but even after she had healed her relationship with food, her body was still not healed. She tells her incredible story of exactly what it took to re-gain her period and re-gain her appreciation for her womanhood- to celebrate herself and her body and embrace the incredible gift of being a woman.About Meg: Meg Doll is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Spiritual Coach, and founder of The Nourished & Free Collective, an online holistic wellness space for women wanting to reconnect with the brilliance of their bodies and the wisdom of nature. Meg is passionate about guiding women to mental strength, emotional intelligence, and a loving relationship to self through her online holistic business. You can connect with Meg on Instagram at @iammegdoll, her website megdoll.com, or feel like you're having a weekly hangout with her on her podcast, The Unbreakable You Podcast. Meg's Website Meg's Instagram The Unbreakable You PodcastNo Period Now WhatL https://www.amazon.com/Period-Now-What-Regaining-Improving/dp/099723668X Connect with Me: Instagram: @healthymamakris Free 1:1 Coaching Call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends, I have been so excited to share this episode with you for weeks since we recorded it. Allie is just the most real, straightforward, kick-your-booty-into-gear (in the nicest way) mama who has built a powerhouse business based on helping moms simplify their lives through minimalism in their homes, schedules, relationships and lives. She also has her own history of finding balance with her health, and I was so thrilled to have her come on and talk all about removing the chaos, lightening your load and simplifying in every area.About Allie: Allie Casazza is the host of The Purpose Show - a top-rated podcast - and the creator of online courses that have earned her international attention for her fresh, practical lifestyle strategies for moms. Known as 'The Life Minimalist', she encourages and inspires women to pursue abundant life by creating space for what matters most.Allie and her husband, Brian, live with their four young children in Southern California wine country. Allie's Website + CoursesAllie's InstagramThe Purpose ShowMy episode on Allie's podcast all about living an Unburdened lifeConnect with Me: Instagram: @healthymamakris Free 1:1 Coaching Call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have been physically distanced from our friends and most of our family for nearly six weeks now- and I won't lie, it's been hard in many ways. At the same time, this time has taught me a lot, like I’m sure it’s taught you. So I thought I’d spend today just reflecting on what quarantine/physical distancing has looked like for us- what’s worked, what hasn’t, through 10 lessons I’ve learned.CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @healthymamakrisFacebookHealthy Balanced Mamas Facebook CommunityMentioned: Ep. 085: Exercise + Movement During a CrisisFeeding Littles InstagramFREE: 30-minute mini sessions now through May 1 (first come, first serve FREE: Stress-free Eating Web Class on Monday 4/27 at 7pm EST or Tuesday 4/28 at 12pm EST Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know eating more plants is good for our health. But what if eating plant based feels more like hell- than healthy? Talia Pollock is on the podcast this week to share how eating plants helped her to live her healthiest self- and also ruined her actual life. But in learning balance and with a whole lot of humor, Talia learned what feels good for her- a whole lot of plants, with a hefty side joy and ease. In this episode, Talia shares:- her story of becoming a plant lover - how she found balance beyond milking her own almonds in college - how to take the hell-outta-healthy - her favorite planty kitchen tools - all about her NEW BOOK (which you're all going to want to go buy, NOW!).Talia is hilarious, spunky and I can not wait for you to dig into this episode!About Talia: Talia Pollock is a writer, speaker, author, storyteller, plant-based chef, TV personality, and health and empowerment coach. She’s the host of the top-rated Party in My Plants podcast and the proud founder of Party in My Plants, an internationally-celebrated wellness platform that helps real, busy, everyday people acquire an abundance of energy to take on the world in any way they wish. Talia’s simple recipes and spunky lifestyle advice have been featured in outlets such as the Dr. Oz Show, The Huffington Post, mindbodygreen, Buzzfeed, Bustle, and Success. Her first book, Party In Your Plants, 100+ Plant-Based Recipes and Problem-Solving Strategies to Help You Eat Healthier Without Hating your Life will hit kitchen counters and nightstands this April. She lives in Pound Ridge and New York City with her husband and her goldendoodle, both of whom love kale and one of whom eats it off the floor. Connect with Talia: Website + Course: https://partyinmyplants.com Instagram: @partyinmyplants Buy Talia's Book Talia's Podcast: The Party in My Plants Podcast From Talia: If you want to see if Daily Harvest’s stuff can help you eat more plants in record time, you can get THREE FREE MEALS when you use code PARTYINMYPLANTS at checkout on their site here! Connect with Kris: Instagram: @healthymamakris Free 1:1 Coaching Call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do we, as moms, feel like we're going through the motions in life, serving our families, working if that's part of our story, but as much as we do what we feel is expected of us, or we enjoy the roles we hold- we feel unfulfilled. This week's guest, Emma, is here to help you to embrace your inner power as a mom and create change in your life- for the better. About Emma: Emma Guilmet is the founder ( and main gal) over at Inner Pwr, a personal growth platform designed to inspire and create opportunity to women of all backgrounds to go out there and conquer anything they set their mind to. Emma is an accredited life coach, a speaker, a soon to be self-published author, but most importantly, a woman who’s been lost and unsure of her future not too long ago. Throughout the journey towards self awareness and personal growth she studied the mind profusely and went through rigorous mindset shifts herself in order to live life on her terms. She implemented all the tools and skills she learned in her own life and realized she can help so many women like her by sharing her experience.Connect with Emma: Website + Course: https://innerpwr.com/ Instagram: @innerpwr Connect with Kris: Instagram: @healthymamakris Free 1:1 Coaching Call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, I asked the ladies in my group coaching program, The Supermama Society, to share with me what they most wanted extra support on during this time of quarantine/social distancing- and it was a resounding YES for learning more about how to deal with the stress of not moving as much. When I recorded it and listened to it back, I realized how applicable it could be to all of you, as well- so I thought I'd share it as a special bonus episode.Connect with me: Get on the Supermama Society Waitlist: www.supermamasociety.comWebsite: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakrisFree 1:1 Discovery Call Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever though of your nutrition like Marie Kondo thinks of organizing? Me either. But as a mom, simplifying in the kitchen is huge and this mama has a passion for making healthy meals happen fast.On this week's episode of the podcast, I'm joined my fellow healthy mama Kristen Noriega of @holy.healthy.mama, a dietitian and simple family meal pro, to chat all things Marie Kondo-ing your food (it's a thing, and she shares why!) and getting family meals on the table, fast.Listen to my episode on Kristen's podcast: Two mamas, One MissionFind Kristen:Instagram: @holy.healthy.mamaWebsite: www.kristennorieganutrition.comFind me:Healthy Mama Kris Blog + Recipes Free 1:1 Coaching Call Healthy Mama Kris Instagram Ask a question for the podcast: https://forms.gle/zTmsc4cLhovpMMjy6 Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in this extra special bonus episode I'm joined by Christina, a mom of two with an incredible story of finding freedom with food and her body. After years of yo-yo dieting, emotional eating and stressing about food and her weight, Christina shares how letting go of the fight with food and her body allowed her to have peace and create the example she's always wanted to be for her kids. I KNOW you are going to love hearing her story.Stress less about food and uncomplicate eating once and for all: bit.ly/BALPODGet 30% off (regular and payment plan) using code BALANCE.Connect with Kris:www.healthymamakris.comInstagram @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week I shared the four foundations of Uncomplicated Eating, my framework for taking the stress out of eating so you can eat well and live well, without rules and bring the joy back into eating, again. One of the foundations I talked about was simplifying nutrition, and developing daily and weekly routines and rituals to make eating well and living well EASY. This is something I am SO passionate about, and wanted to dig into a little deeper today- one, because I think it’s really powerful, and two- because I think it can easily be misconstrued into rigidity and, if we’re not careful, put us back into a space of inflexible or rule-based thinking surrounding wellness. So I wanted to make that distinction for you: how and why routines and rituals support wellness, without deprivation, and how to avoid the trap of inflexibility. Uncomplicated Eating™ is here! In my signature, self-paced, online course, Uncomplicated Eating™ will teach you the exact tools I use to help 1:1 clients find freedom with food and their bodies, and stress less about food so they can enjoy life more. Uncomplicated Eating's mobile-friendly, audio-video format is easy to learn on the go, with guided workbooks to provide practical, tactical tools to move forward in your journey to un-complicating eating and discover your beautiful balance. If you have ever felt confused, conflicted, or stressed about wellness- if you desire to live a healthier, happier life, beyond rules and restrictions, THIS is the program to get you there. THIS WEEK ONLY: Sign up for Uncomplicated Eating before April 6, 2020 and use code BALANCE on both regular and payment plans for 30% off and gain access to a private weekly support group to gain that 1:1 support you need and questions answered as you move through Uncomplicated Eating.After April 6: use code PODCAST for $25 off. Find me: Healthy Mama Kris Blog + Recipes Free 1:1 Coaching Call Healthy Mama Kris Instagram Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last couple of months, I’ve been aiming to share with you some practical advice on what it looks like to begin to make peace with food and your body, and really step into food freedom, the space I like to call your beautiful balance- where eating and living feels easy, stress-free- at least most of the time- and you can nourish yourself and your family well without rules or control. What this all comes down to, is uncomplicating eating. Because if there is ONE thing I’ve learned working in the nutrition field for the better part of a decade, it’s that eating has become WAY too complicated. Listen in for the four foundations of uncomplicated eating to begin to release the rules, take the stress out of mealtime, simplify nutrition and bring joy back into eating again. Are you ready to stress less about food so you can enjoy life more? I want you to join me in my FREE Stress-Free Eating Web Class where I will go into detail about the four foundations to uncomplicated eating and how you can find YOUR beautiful balance. It’s happening live on Monday, March 30 at 3:00 pm eastern time. Head to healthymamakris.com/stressfree to sign up for free. Find me: Healthy Mama Kris Blog + Recipes Free 1:1 Coaching Call Healthy Mama Kris Instagram Uncomplicated Eating™ is coming! Get on the waitlist Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a weird time we are in. I never could have predicted this would be the start to our year- I don’t think anyone could have. All of a sudden we have COVID-19 to throw us for a loop and I know firsthand how anxiety-provoking and stressful these uncertain times can be. Which is why I wanted to hop on, today, on an unplanned, mostly unscripted bonus episode to be here with you, hold the space for you during this unsettling time and provide some encouragement if you’re feeling the weight of the world on you, and this especially applies if you’ve ever struggled with your relationship with food. Our issues with food and our body don’t go away when the world is in crisis- in fact, they can be magnified by the stress of the world around us, and we’re sitting at home, alone- or mostly alone, if you have kids like I do- feeling like we can’t escape our thoughts and maybe not quite sure what to do with them. So today I want to share four reasons you might be feeling crazier around food, and what to do about it.Stress-free Eating Web Class: March 30 at 3:00pm ESThttps://www.healthymamakris.com/stressfreeConnect with me: Free Mini Sessions: https://calendly.com/healthymamakris/mini-sessionsInstagram: @healthymamakrisEmail/Questions for the pod: kris@healthymamakris.com Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest shifts you’ll ever make regarding food freedom and respecting your body is shifting from a mindset of self control to one of self care. We talk a LOT about the detriments of controlling your food and obsessing over controlling your body size, and this is an important step to food and body freedom. But in order to begin to truly love our bodies, we need to CARE for our bodies. I hope this one hits home for you, today.Are you ready to stress less about food so you can enjoy life more? I want you to join me in my FREE Stress-Free Eating Web Class where I will share with you what I consider the four foundations to uncomplicated eating and finding YOUR beautiful balance. It’s happening live on Monday, March 30 at 3:00 pm eastern time. Head to healthymamakris.com/stressfree to sign up for free. Find me: Healthy Mama Kris Blog + Recipes Free 1:1 Coaching Call Healthy Mama Kris InstagramUncomplicated Eating™ is coming! Get on the waitlist Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How comfortable are you with your body changing? Do you consider yourself body positive? I know for myself, the answer was not at all-- for a really long time. But one of the women who helped shift my perspective, and embrace my body exactly how it is- is Victoria Myers. Victoria Myers is a fabulous non-diet dietitian, women's health advocate, and host of one of my personal favorite podcasts, the Nourishing Women podcast. A new mama herself, I asked her to come on and share with us what it means to embrace your body, get comfortable with weight gain and not stress about losing the baby weight. She delivered some incredible wisdom and I can't wait for you to hear her share.Today's Guest:Victoria Myers is the dietitian and owner of the virtual private practice and online education center Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Victoria and her staff specialize in empowering women to ditch diets, regulate hormones, heal digestion and learn to practice wellness without obsession. She is also the host of the popular intuitive eating and wellness podcast, the Nourishing Women Podcast. Her mission for her community is to help them let go of the unhealthy obsession with eating healthy, make peace with their body and live their lives to the fullest. Find Victoria: Victoria Myers blog Nourishing Minds Nutrition (virtual practice and online education center) Nourishing Women Podcast Victoria Myers Instagram Nourishing Minds Nutrition InstagramFind me: Healthy Mama Kris Blog + RecipesFree 1:1 Coaching CallHealthy Mama Kris InstagramUncomplicated Eating™ is coming! Get on the waitlist Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was talking with a client last week, and we were chatting about some of the ways she felt about her body, and that she felt like she could never respect her body the way it was then. And we started talking about what it actually MEANS to respect our bodies. I hope this one resonates with you- I think it will. Find me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris 1:1 Health Coaching Ask a question for the podcastJoin my free Facebook group, Healthy Balanced Mamas, to connect, share takeaways, questions, support and encouragement on your Healthy Balanced Mama Journey! https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas/ Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simi Botic was once a "food-obsessing, schedule-filling, to-do-list checking, compulsive-running, corporate attorney" until she gave it all up, letting go of perfection (but not without a fight) to embrace a beautifully imperfect life. This episode is going to rock your mindset and change your perspective as she shares her story of breaking free from perfectionism, finding freedom with food-- even with dietary constraints and how to embrace a beautifully imperfect life. About Simi: Simi Botic is a certified holistic health coach, Intuitive Eating counselor, and the author of Letting Go Of Leo: How I Broke Up With Perfection a memoir about overcoming her decades long struggle with feeling like she wasn't enough. Through her work, she helps women all over the world ditch perfection and heal their relationships with food and body image so they can begin to embrace their beautifully imperfect lives. To learn more, visit her at www.simibotic.com and @simibotic. P.S. If you want to laugh until you pee your pants, nod your head in agreement and learn some incredible wisdom about what it means to truly embrace living a beautifully imperfect life, you need Simi's book-- but be sure to carve out a whole afternoon, because you won't want to put it down: Letting Go of LeoFind me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris 1:1 Health Coaching Ask a question for the podcast Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a whole new world out there of learning about yourself and your tendencies- and the Enneagram is one of my favorite ways to discover more about myself, and the people I'm in relationship with. It's an incredible tool in growing in self awareness, and I am all about it. Jess Gaertner calls it your Internal GPS and as an Enneagram coach, I asked her if she would share more about how the Enneagram can help us in our relationships with our kids, our spouse, and ourselves. We talked about each one of the types, her favorite resources and how you can begin to better understand yourself, so you can show up as the best version of you. Jess's Previous Episodes: Episode 026Episode 027About Jess:Jess is a blogger, recipe creator, Enneagram 9w8 (social subtype) and podcast host with a passion for real food, real connection, and sharing herself – flaws and all. A recovering perfectionist, Jess now focuses on supporting women in finding their truth through the Enneagram, nourishing their minds and bodies intuitively, and creating joy in their lives as they navigate the motherhood transition. She pours her heart and soul into the weekly podcast she co-hosts, The Modern Mamas Podcast, which is a safe space to share her authentic experience of motherhood, and where expert guests educate and empower women to take charge of their health. You can find her recipes, lifestyle posts, podcast episodes, and Enneagram coaching services at www.jessgaertner.com and connect on Instagram @jess.holdthespace. When not working, Jess loves to spend time with her husband Tim, two kiddos Bear and Camille, and two large Great Pyrenees rescues. They are her greatest accomplishment!Find Kristin: www.healthymamakris.com Instagram: @healthymamakris 1:1 Health Coaching Ask a question for the podcastJoin my free Facebook group, Healthy Balanced Mamas, to connect, share takeaways, questions, support and encouragement on your Healthy Balanced Mama Journey! https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas/ Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Valentines Day BONUS episode, my husband Nick and I sit down and chat our journey as a couple, through diets and disordered eating and into Intuitive Eating- how it's changed our relationship and our best advice for supporting your partner on their Intuitive Eating Journey.Find me: www.healthymamakris.com Instagram: @healthymamakris 1:1 Health Coaching Ask a question for the podcast Join my free Facebook group, Healthy Balanced Mamas, to connect, share takeaways, questions, support and encouragement on your Healthy Balanced Mama Journey! https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas/ Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding food freedom while navigating a chronic illness (or more than one chronic illness) is no easy feat- but Chelsea Gross does it with grace, and shares an incredible message along the way: you can feel free around food and confident in your body, despite your circumstances. Tune in to today's episode for our incredible conversation on living with chronic illness, mindset shifts and learning to accept our bodies, exactly as they are. About Chelsea: Chelsea Gross is a Certified Nutrition + Mindset Coach, who helps women break the diet/binge cycle for good so they can feel free around food & confident in their bodies. Her passion for a healthy mind and body comes from her own struggle with multiple health issues and a disordered relationship with food and her body for nearly a decade. Debilitating chronic pain in 2014 was a rock-bottom moment and the catalyst for her to finally address her health issues, unhappiness, and heal her relationship with food. She learned early on in her training that things don’t happen to us, they happen for us, so Chelsea took her mess and made it her message. Today Chelsea empowers and guides women through releasing obsession around food and weight so they can finally enjoy the beautiful life they have free from the rules and restrictions that keep them stuck.Website & 1:1 coaching: nutritionwithchelsea.comFree mini ebook: nutritionwithchelsea.com/breakfreeInstagramPodcastFind me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris 1:1 Health Coaching Ask a question for the podcastJoin my free Facebook group, Healthy Balanced Mamas, to connect, share takeaways, questions, support and encouragement on your Healthy Balanced Mama Journey! https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas/ Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three weeks ago, I talked about the importance of allowing yourself permission to eat all foods as an essential part of the process of learning to eat intuitively and find YOUR beautiful balance, to let YOUR body be the guide when it comes to making food choices, so you can truly make the choices that serve YOU. But there’s sometimes a roadblock that tends to come up after we enter this permission phase, and it keeps us from moving forward in our Intuitive Eating journey-- or sends us right back into a new diet if we feel out of control again. And we talked about this, right-- the more out of control we feel, the more we crave control and the more we control, the more we swing in the other direction- and the cycle continues. So how, then, after we’ve given ourselves permission, do we get to the point where we’re not just allowing permission to eat all foods… but also making choices that serve us?The answer is learning to TUNE IN to our bodies. Learn three steps to beginning to better tune into your body, and what she needs, in order to live in freedom with food- and feel good at the same time. Free Resource: Tune in Workbook Download Find me: www.healthymamakris.com Instagram: @healthymamakris 1:1 Health Coaching Ask a question for the podcastJoin my free Facebook group, Healthy Balanced Mamas, to connect, share takeaways, questions, support and encouragement on your Healthy Balanced Mama Journey! https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas/ Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to weaving her faith, fitness and freedom with food- Taylor Kiser is a wealth of wisdom. We had an incredible conversation about finding freedom with food, our worth in God and finding our happy place with eating in a way that feels good, honors our bodies and is totally, completely, free-- just like God meant it to be. About Taylor: Taylor is the blogger, recipe developer, photographer and general mess maker behind the blog “Food Faith Fitness.” Her blog aims to show that eating healthfully does not have to equal bland and boring! It can be easy to make and totally delicious. Taylor believes in living a balanced life with Christ at the center. After recovering from an eating disorder and finding freedom with food and movement, it is Taylor’s life mission to help other women find the same! When she isn’t blogging, you can find Taylor at the gym, her Bible study or just snuggling up on the couch with husband and doggy, watching The Food Network. Taylor also has not-so-secret obsessions with all things peanut butter, cookie dough (even better if they are together!) pink and leopard print.www.Foodfaithfitness.comInstagram: @foodfaithfit@foodfaithfree Her upcoming book: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Cookie-Imperfectionists-Guide-Fitness/dp/0310357861/Find me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris 1:1 Health Coaching Ask a question for the podcastJoin my free Facebook group, Healthy Balanced Mamas, to connect, share takeaways, questions, support and encouragement on your Healthy Balanced Mama Journey! https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas/ Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm sharing a bit of a different podcast, with you all- and I'm super excited about it! Tanja Shaw and I came together and asked our communities for questions surrounding body image, motherhood and intuitive eating- and we got four GREAT questions we answered together on this podcast. We talked about: As a mom, how are you raising girls (kids) with good body image? How do you teach an intuitive eating style to kids? How do you stop comparing yourself to social media/ online image? I'm recovering from disordered eating and trying to listen to my body, but then a friend tells me about the plan they are doing (keto, etc.) and I get triggered. How can I shield myself from this? I think you are all going to LOVE this episode. Find me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris 1:1 Health CoachingAbout Tanja: Tanja Shaw is a sought-after lifestyle coach, keynote speaker, founder of Ascend Fitness + Lifestyle, a holistic health coaching studio in Chilliwack, BC, and The Whole You Transformation ProjectTM. Tanja has built a credible reputation for helping 1000s of men and women ditch the diet, find real health, and feel GOOD in their bodies, so that they can have the freedom to fully experience life.Tanja, her husband Keith, and their son Jacob live in Chilliwack, BC, about an hour outside of Vancouver Canada. She loves being active outdoors, such as running, hiking, paddle boarding, mountain biking and camping. She also loves a good cup of coffee and glass red wine.The Fit and Vibrant YOU Podcast www.tanjashaw.comwww.ascendfitnesslifestyle.comAsk a question for the podcastJoin my free Facebook group, Healthy Balanced Mamas, to connect, share takeaways, questions, support and encouragement on your Healthy Balanced Mama Journey! https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas/ Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Permission is a funny thing. We often feel like if we give ourselves permission to eat ANYTHING, we'll eat EVERYTHING. Then, when we don't give ourselves permission, we feel constrained and end up over-doing anyway, later on. It feels like a constant fight- so how do we make true peace with food? The secret-- your food peace superpower- is permission. Listen in for the power of permission, and a little life update. Today is the LAST day to join the Supermama Society, my online, intuitive-eating based group coaching membership designed just for moms. The Supermama Society is a space I’ve created to help you GROW in your relationship with food and your body, simplify nutrition and learn to live the healthy, happy life you desire- without restriction or deprivation- with monthly web classes, workbooks, weekly short audio lessons, access to my intuitive mama mini course, new recipes and mom-friendly workouts. It’s all mobile-friendly and designed to fit into your busy mama life. Registration closes on Monday, January 13 at midnight-- but if you’re listening to this later, you can hop on the wait list-- we open again in July. Head to supermamasociety.com to join. Connect with me: Instagram: @healthymamakriswww.healthymamakris.comAsk a question for the podcastJoin my free Facebook group, Healthy Balanced Mamas, to connect, share takeaways, questions, support and encouragement on your Healthy Balanced Mama Journey! https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybalancedmamas/ Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. We are spending the last three days talking about what it looks like to explore Gentle Nutrition. Today is Day 10: Balance.Get the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. We are spending the last three days talking about what it looks like to explore Gentle Nutrition. Today is Day 9: Moderation. Get the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. We are spending the last three days talking about what it looks like to explore Gentle Nutrition. Today is Day 8: VarietyGet the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. Today is Day 7: Evening RoutineGet the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. Today is Day 6: Morning RoutineGet the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. Today is Day 5: Food PrepGet the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. Today is Day 4: Meal PlanningGet the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. Today is Day 3: Self CareGet the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. Today is Day 2: Tune InGet the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Healthy Mama Habits Restart! In this 10-day mini-series, we're exploring what it means to create meaningful habits in our health and life-- that actually last. Today is Day 1: Intention. Get the workbook and emails as well as access to our private Facebook community: http://www.healthymamakris.com/habitsRegistration to The Supermama Society Membership is open for a limited time! Join for intuitive eating-based group coaching created just for moms, as well as exclusive bonuses like members-only recipes, access to my full e-book library, guided workbooks and more. Learn more + join today: https://www.supermamasociety.comConnect with me: www.healthymamakris.comInstagram: @healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the very end of the year, it’s almost time to tap those champagne glasses and welcome in a new decade… which also means it’s resolution season! I’ve been talking a lot about goals, change and habits around here, because I really want to share with you how OK and realistic it is to create goals in your life and balanced living journey, WITHOUT setting crazy unrealistic resolutions (like, ahem, dieting). So today, I wanted to share with you how NOT to go on a diet, this new year’s while still recognizing the importance of living a nourished, balanced life, in every area. REGISTRATION FOR THE SUPERMAMA SOCIETY IS HERE! This is your one-stop resource for Intuitive Eating-based group coaching, helping you tune into your intuition and simplify your nutrition in a safe, group atmosphere- at a fraction of the cost of one-on-one. Imagine... Waking up each day with energy and excitement to start your day (ok, let's be real- most days!)​ Not feeling stressed around food, working out or whether or not you enjoyed that extra glass of wine after the kids went to bed. But also... ​Feeling confident in your body and the choices you make around food and movement. Having a routine that feels just right for you and your life. Sleeping well, eating in a way that feels good- without having to constantly think about it.​ Feeling satisfied with your food, and actually liking the food you eat!​ Not feeling guilt or shame about saying yes to dessert, or crazy cravings when you say no.​ If meal planning, ​grocery shopping and food prep became a part of of your routine... and you didn't hate it. The Supermama Society will give you practical advice on wellness from an intuitive eating approach, where YOU are the expert on what feels best in your body, we simply give you the tools and guidance to help you on your way. Learn more + join today (monthly, half and full year options): https://www.supermamasociety.com/Find me: http://www.healthymamakris.com@healthymamakris Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For so many of us, movement is at the top of our list when it comes to goals for the New Year. But we want to do it without.... - going crazy and over-doing it/obsessing over it - quitting on January 3rd - feeling burnt out by February 1st- doing it 'just because'(because where does that get us?!)So how do you create balanced fitness goals that FEEL GOOD, whether you LOVE to exercise, or maybe don't have the greatest relationship with it? Join me in conversation with Heather Englund of Fit Mama Real Food on how to create balanced fitness goals for the New Year. EP 048: Heather's Episode on living a Fit Mama Life: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/episode-048-finding-balance-with-fitness-for-every-season-with-heather-englundFind Heather: www.fitmamarealfood.com@fitmamarealfoodFind Kris: www.healthymamakris.com@healthymamakrisTHE CAT IS OUT OF THE BAG! The Supermama Society is getting a HUGE revamp, a NEW group coaching format + a BALANCED FITNESS COMPONENT added to it!Check it all out here and get on the list for when we launch on December 30th (registration is limited!): https://www.supermamasociety.com Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we even jump into this episode, I want to encourage you to head to: https://healthymamakris.com/goals to download my New Years Values-Based Goal Setting Workbook. How do you set New Years Goals to create changes that last? Focus on your values. In today's episode, we'll talk about the three-step process to creating goals based on what YOU value. Join my FREE Values-Based Goal Setting Webinar on December 30th: https://mailchi.mp/healthymamakris/goalsReframe your mindset around habits and create healthy habits that stick, this new year: www.healthymamakris.com/habitsFind me: Instagram @healthymamakrishttp://www.healthymamakris.com Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ok, so you want to create a new habit. On last week’s episode, we talked all about overhaul overwhelm and the small change theory and why, when it comes to making changes in our health or any area-- sweeping changes don’t work, it’s the small, incremental changes that really lead to big results in our life. But in order to make those small changes stick, we need to turn them into HABITS. So what I wanted to do today is bring you through the steps of habit formation and help to guide you in creating habits out of the changes you want to make to your health, in your intuitive eating journey, movement and beyond! Join my FREE Values-Based Goal Setting Webinar on December 30th: https://mailchi.mp/healthymamakris/goalsReframe your mindset around habits and create healthy habits that stick, this new year: www.healthymamakris.com/habitsFind me: Instagram @healthymamakrishttp://www.healthymamakris.com Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I had a conversation with my husband recently that really struck me. We were discussing making some changes to his health because he hasn’t been feeling the greatest, and what it came down to was we realized he, like so many women I work with, feels like making changes means overhauling his life. NO WONDER he is resistant to change! What I'm chatting on the podcast today is the concept of overhaul overwhelm and how to reframe our thinking around making changes to our food and our health journey in a positive and lasting way, without feeling overwhelmed by the idea of an overhaul. Join my FREE Values-Based Goal Setting Webinar on December 30th: https://mailchi.mp/healthymamakris/goalsReframe your mindset around habits and create healthy habits that stick, this new year: www.healthymamakris.com/habitsFind me: Instagram @healthymamakrishttp://www.healthymamakris.com Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone’s relationship with food around the holidays is different. Whether your experience is stress, overwhelm, overeating, or restriction-- the holidays can bring up a lot of emotions around food and eating. Here’s what I want to encourage you with: what you’ve been learning about tuning into your body and intuitive eating doesn’t have to change just because it’s the holidays- but some things WILL change because it’s the holidays. In today's episode, I'm sharing ten tips to maintain or encourage nourished intuitive eating over the course of the holiday season so stress or diet culture doesn’t catch you off-guard. Join me for the free e-class, A Healthy Balanced Holiday on November 29th. My WebsiteInstagramGet on The Supermama Society January Wait List: https://www.supermamasociety.com Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was so excited to get this sweet mama-to-be on the podcast. I connected with her over on Instagram a year or so ago, and I adore her beautiful feed and the sweet wisdom she shares. As an RN and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Victoria helps women experience freedom from obsession and anxiety over food, just like she has. You will love this chat of ours, all about finding freedom from obsessing over healthy living, getting uncomfortable and the weirdness of pregnancy (and how Intuitive Eating has helped her perspective on eating during pregnancy). I can't wait for you to hear our conversation!We chatted: Victoria's story of finding freedom from obsession around healthy eating What is Orthorexia and how do you know if you've taken healthy living too far? Intuitive Eating while pregnant (including Victoria's funny first trimester cravings!) The importance of getting uncomfortable to create change in your life About my guest: Victoria Yates is a Registered Nurse & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor based in Westchester, NY who focuses on helping women make peace with their bodies and re-discover joy with eating. She, as she’ll get into in this episode, struggled with anxiety around food but since she discovered intuitive eating, she's come to realize that healthy is so much more than eating perfectly. And with that, she was able to find healing from amenorrhea. She helps the women she works with accept the truth that they can trust their bodies and that they, themselves, are the best expert on their bodies. Her blog: www.victoria-yates.com Instagram The Embracing Balance PodcastMy website: www.healthymamakris.comMy instagramSign up for my free web class: A Healthy Balanced HolidayFull Show Notes Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips, monthly bonus podcast episodes and more!Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Blog Healthy Mama Kris on IG FREE Meal Planning Guide Healthy Mama Courses Get your Healthy Mama Meal Planner & Meal Planning Notepad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices