Many of us struggle with stress eating and it can be one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to healthy eating. This is why understanding what foods represent to you as well as whether you're using them as a coping mechanism is so important! When life feels like roller coaster of obstacles, finding comfort through foods can seem like the only way. But it's far from it! All you need are the right tools. This episode dives into why you are having such a hard time controlling your stress eating and what you can do about it. P.S. If nutrition and wellness is your jam, check out The Nutrinut website www.thenutrinut.com, for more great info and handy tools that will take your wellness journey to the next level!

The secret to healthy eating comes down to one thing. Understanding the 4 important components to include in every meal to make sure you are providing your body with the best nutrients. For this episode, I will share with you the 4 components that make up a balanced meal. We’ll, also dive into the why of each as well as what are good food sources. All this in just 7 minutes! For more tools and tips, check out The Nutrinut website at www.thenutrinut.com. 

The Body, Mind, and Soul Transformation program is a 16-week guided self-care transformation that includes mindful nutrition and movement combined with sleep support and stress management. When it comes to how you feel every day, we believe you should not have to settle for ‘just ok’ or make any compromises! This DOES NOT have to be your reality: -Jumping from diet to diet in frustration -Being unhappy with your body and in a stressful relationship with food -Feeling aches, pains, and discomfort around your body -Not having energy on your day-to-day -Not enjoying restful and replenishing sleep -Hating life when you have to hit the gym -Walking around stressed and irritable -Prioritizing everyone but yourself and your emotional and physical well-being Here's more on the program and how you can enroll:  https://www.thenutrinut.com/body-mind-soul-transformation/  And if you have any questions, we are an email away at raisa@thenutrinut.com 

Let’s talk about teas!  For this episode, I welcome Daria all the way from Paris, France.  Daria is a graphic designer and life long tea lover. Some of her hobbies are contemporary art, cooking something new and adventurous, and picnics with friends. She's also the founder of Le The Chic, which sells delicious blends of organic teas. Daria and I talk about the therapeutic benefits of different teas and the science behind making the perfect cup of tea! Le The Chic website:  https://lethechic.com/  Instagram: lethechic

Loss can come in all shapes and sizes and we've all experienced some form of it. From losing a loved one, a break up, moving away, and even switching jobs. It's important to give space and time to properly heal and grow from it. For this episode, Deborah Paiva and I talked about the 5 steps to take in order to heal from any type of loss. Deborah is a Board Certified Life Coach, Certified Health Coach, speaker, and published author of Heal Your Heartache: 5 Steps to Reclaim Your Life After a Breakup, Divorce, or Loss of a Partner. Deborah was drawn to life coaching after going through her own multiple transformations: the death of her first husband when she was only twenty-one years old, major career changes, numerous location moves, and a necessary but heart-wrenching divorce after a long and happy marriage.   She is now focused on supporting others through their transformations including break-ups, divorce or death of a partner, relationship issues, career change, life balance, and stress management. Deborah Paiva's Contact Information: Email: DeborahPaiva111@gmail.com   Website: www.DeborahPaiva.com 

Eden Nevarez is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), owns and runs her business (Bonding with Baby Lactation), is a mother of 3, and is a very dear friend of mine! For this episode, Eden and I talked about health, balance and motherhood. We both share some of our personal stories and also geeked out over everything wellness! You can follow Eden's journey on: Facebook - Bonding with Baby Lactation, LLC Instagram - bondingwithbabylactation

If the stationary aisle of your Target or Home Goods excites you, then this episode is for you!  My guest this week is Diana Bitar. Diana is a nutritionist originally from the Middle East but now lives in sunny Miami, Florida. Her approach to nutrition is one that focuses on food freedom and mindfulness.  Her favorite hobbies include relaxing on the beach, learning, and eating!  For this episode, Diana and I have a heart-to-heart over our love for planners and how this tool has helped us not only with calming our anxiety but also on our wellness journey and life.  Follow Diana's journey on Instagram at: Healthwithdi  Also, when it comes to planners, here's Diana's favorite: https://daydesigner.com/collections/shop-all-academic-year-flagship-planners 

Megan Fahey, MS, RD, CDN, is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Medicine Nutritionist specializing in eating disorders. Megan helps clients heal their relationships with food through nutrition intervention and psychological exploration. For this episode, Megan and I dive into her grounding journey to Machu Picchu, the balance between being healthy and being obsessed with healthy, and her 4 philosophies when it comes to intuitive eating. You can also follow Megan's journey here: IG:  https://www.instagram.com/meganfaheyrd/ Website:  https://meganfaheyrd.com/   

Karol Feijoo is a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University. She currently works as a renal dietitian at DaVita providing nutrition education and counseling.  Join me and Karol for an episode where we dive into the role that food plays when it comes to your relationship with your partner. Karol brings her unique take on how her relationship with her husband has grown and evolved together with her career as a dietitian!  Let Karol help you make the best eating choices for your body and lifestyle at KarolsChoice@gmail.com and you can also follow her journey on Instagram at Karol_Miami - this is her personal account because Dietitians are people too! ;)

Harjot Mann,  Self-Mastery & Leadership Coach helps entrepreneurs, small business owners, and emerging leaders maximize their true potential through emotional resilience, deep mindset transformation, and cultivating their innate leadership.  For this episode, Harjot shares why it's so important to dive into your purpose and your why to unlock your entrepreneurial dreams! Follow Harjot's journey right here: IG:  harjotkmann  https://www.harjotmann.com/ 

If you are frustrated with your body, eating habits, digestion, and overall mindset around food, Registered Dietitian Megan Perez wants you to know that she gets it. Her mission is to help clients end the diet mentality and discover food freedom. No more negative self-talk, anxiety, or shame. For this episode, she shares her personal journey with letting go of perfection when it comes to food & body and started living fully through Full Living Nutrition! Contact Megan and follow her journey here: www.fulllivingnutrition.com IG: meganperez_rd E-mail: megan@fulllivingnutrition.com

Katie Kahvo is a coach that guides moms through mindset shifts, managing stress, simplifying overwhelm, eliminating mom guilt, and building confidence! For this episode, she shares the behind the scenes of motherhood as an entrepreneur. Follow her journey at:  https://www.katiekahvo.com/ 

Ashley Tracey is an astrologer and empowerment coach based in Denver, Colorado. She's a passionate and empathetic soul whose life purpose is to help others live at their highest potential. She works with clients around the world to empower wholistic well-being, expand consciousness and activate purposeful living through soul-centered astrology and coaching. You can follow and contact Ashley at: www.ashleytracey.com and IG: ashleytracey_soul_centered 

For this episode, I welcome my good friend Carolina. She shares how she’s been able to stay motivated on her fitness and wellness journey for 7 years, while also starting her own T-shirt company Going ApeShirt.

If you are having trouble sleeping, I have two things to tell you.  1) You are not alone;  2) You are in for a treat!  For this episode, insomnia and sleep specialist Emma Ashford, shares with me her amazing knowledge and years of experience. You'll understand why you aren't sleeping, the difference between having trouble sleeping and insomnia, and what you can do about it! Join Emma on her 6-week course to get the much dreamed of and needed sleep reset right here: Total Sleep Reset 

For this episode, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Bridie, a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Therapist, and entrepreneur. Bridie shares what Ayurveda is and how you use this traditional Indian way of medicine and healing to bring back balance to your body, mind, and life! You can learn more about Bridie and her work at:  https://bridieapple.com/

In an ideal world we will always eat fresh and homemade. But in the real world, sometimes we have to buy food that comes in a package. So these are my main tips on how to make sure you make the best decision for your body!

Let’s talk about PMS and 9 different ways that you can support your body on those days!