Jill Harris shares her journey from not knowing how to cook to becoming a confident chef and advocate for healthy eating, particularly for kidney stone prevention. She discusses the importance of meal planning, overcoming cooking anxiety, and the benefits of cooking at home. Jill emphasizes that anyone can learn to cook with the right motivation and resources, and encourages listeners to embrace cooking as a priority for a healthier lifestyle.

Takeaways

• Jill started cooking after her divorce, realizing she needed to learn for her child.
• Cooking can be learned by anyone, regardless of prior experience.
• Meal planning was initially resisted by Jill but became a key part of her journey.
• Healthy eating is essential for preventing kidney stones and maintaining overall health.
• Cooking doesn't have to be complicated; simple meals can be nutritious and delicious.
• Overcoming the fear of cooking is possible with practice and motivation.
• Cooking at home is often cheaper than ordering takeout.
• Jill encourages others to share their cooking experiences and inspire each other.
• Confidence in cooking grows with experience and experimentation.
• Jill's meal plan offers a supportive resource for those looking to improve their cooking skills.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:08 Jill's Journey of Learning to Cook
03:00 The Benefits of Cooking at Home
06:31 From Insecurity to Confidence in Cooking
08:02 Motivation and Inspiration for Cooking
09:30 Starting with Simple Dishes

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WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
For over 25 years, Jill Harris has been a kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, and group coaching, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible stop making kidney stones for good.