Think more and do with less.

Katie Kimball joins the show today to share her journey about teaching kids to cook and the importance of real food. Katie discusses the challenges of introducing kids to cooking, especially amidst a culture of processed foods, and provides practical tips for getting started with your own children. Whether it’s simple tasks for toddlers or knife skills for older kids, Katie emphasizes the lasting benefits of involving children in meal preparation. This episode also dives into how changing dietary habits positively impacts kids' health and overall well-being.

In this episode, Julia Ubbenga, creator of Rich in What Matters, explores the universal struggle with clutter and why letting go of possessions is a challenge for everyone. She shares her journey to minimalism, including overcoming debt and downsizing her family’s belongings by 75%. We discuss strategies for tackling emotional attachments to items, recognizing biases, and aligning decluttering with personal values. Julia explains how minimalism can bring freedom and peace, especially for busy moms.

With the rising cost of living and food prices, many are struggling to afford nutritious meals. Drawing from her own experience with food insecurity after a health crisis, my guest today, author, Kimberley Gillan provides insights on affordable shopping, meal planning, and ingredient swaps that stretch each dollar. She emphasizes realistic strategies that make nutritious eating accessible without sacrificing flavor or quality. Listeners will leave with actionable tools to improve their diet, save money, and foster better well-being for themselves and their families.

"How can slowing down and embracing simple joys lead to a more fulfilling life?" In this episode of the podcast, Diane welcomes New York Times bestselling author Stephanie O'Dea to discuss her journey to a slower-paced, intentional life. From her viral success as a crockpot blogger to redefining the American Dream, Stephanie introduces her SLOW (Simply Look Only Within) approach. They explore the importance of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), stress management, and achieving a balanced lifestyle through mindfulness and practical steps. Stephanie emphasizes the significance of health, discipline, and collaboration within families for long-term well-being.

Have you ever considered how the colors you wear might impact your confidence and body image? In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Myers, founder of Created Colorful, to explore how finding your perfect colors can transform your life. Lindsey’s company helps women feel empowered through a unique color matching process that enhances their natural beauty. Since launching during the pandemic, Created Colorful has grown into a team of 22 women who have worked with over 4,000 clients, teaching them how their skin tones, eye colors, and hair colors influence which shades suit them best. Lindsey shares actionable tips for identifying your most flattering colors and explains how embracing color can help you feel more confident every day!

How can we detox our living spaces and reduce toxic exposures in our daily lives? Sophia Gushee, author of A to Z of Detoxing, shares her journey into non-toxic living and explores the health impacts of everyday toxic exposures. She delves into the unintended consequences of technological advancements, the importance of detoxifying our homes, and provides insights into non-toxic living with children. The discussion also covers indoor air quality, the post-World War II rise in toxic exposures, the need to address EMFs (electromagnetic fields) in our homes and more...

Today, I'm joined by Brandon and Whitney Cawood, whose personal journey led to an astonishing discovery: removing synthetic dyes from their son’s diet transformed his behavior almost overnight. After struggling with impulse control, hitting, and biting, they found that cutting out these dyes stopped the issues within 48 hours. Their experience inspired them to create To Dye For: The Documentary, which uncovers the hidden dangers of synthetic dyes on children’s health. Traveling across the U.S. and Europe, they've gathered insights from experts and affected families, determined to raise awareness and inspire change. Stay tuned to hear how this simple dietary shift could improve millions of lives - including yours!