Are you confused about what to eat? Should you cut back on carbs or eliminate gluten? Will ice cream leave you feeling sick and bloated?

What if those questions had some answers? Real answers that were unique to YOU. Dr. Sherry Zhang, molecular geneticist and the CEO of the revolutionary startup GenoPalate, believes that you already have the answers, and they’re in your DNA!

In this episode, Sherry shares how her curiosity ultimately lead her to a career in biology with a focus on why certain people respond to food differently than others. Fast forward to today and her role as Chief Geneticist at GenoPalate is to provide us with insights on our ideal intake of fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals determined by our DNA—our body’s owner’s manual for personal nutrition recommendations!

Now, on a mission to empower people to make intelligent [science-backed] choices about what’s on their plates, Sherry explains why understanding your biology can help reduce stress, what information contributes to your health and longevity, the role of genetic biomarkers, and insights on how our bodies process things like wine and coffee!

Tune in let Sherry inspire you to eat right for your genes!

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Sherrys Website: genopalate.com 

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Imagine sitting down to a meal without labeling or questioning your food choices. What if you could simply enjoy what you’re eating, knowing that all food can add purpose, joy, and meaning to your life? Registered dietitian and sought-after speaker, Tammy Beasley, believes that eating can be nourishing, pleasurable, and judgment-free!

With over three decades of experience in the nutrition field and currently as the Vice President of Clinical Nutritional Services at Alsana, Tammy empowers people to create flexibility and enjoyment of all foods without shame or guilt. After experiencing her own disordered eating years ago, Tammy traded in the over-exercising and restrictive behaviors for a more compassionate way of eating and living.

Now, since restoring a trusting relationship between food and her body and inspiring thousands of others to do the same, Tammy shares how a nourished brain and body is the doorway to a happier existence, why restricting food groups is harmful and the reasons you need all macronutrients (including carbs!), ways to avoid the trap of labeling food as “good” and “bad,” a powerful exercise to break negative thought patterns, the truth about cravings, and more!

Tune in and let Tammy empower you to find peace on your plate… and in your life!

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Tammy’s Website: alsana.com

Elise’s Website: elisemuseles.com

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Are you concerned about the toxic chemicals that might be lurking in your products, food, and water that you use and consume daily? Of course, you want to live the healthiest life you can, but the amount of information on “clean” and “healthy” living can be overwhelming, and even confusing.

That’s where Nneka Leiba, and the Environmental Working Group (EWG) come in. Named a “Green Game Changer” by O Magazine, Nneka leads the healthy living science team of EWG, one of America’s most respectable health and wellness organizations dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. As the head scientist, Nneka turns complex scientific topics, especially those dealing with the harmful effects of everyday chemical exposures, into accessible tips and advice that helps millions of people make safer choices.

In this episode, Nneka shares how growing up in Jamaica influenced her lifelong love for the environment, so it was a natural fit to pursue a career in protecting our planet. But, it wasn't until she had a severe allergic reaction that she realized the importance of becoming a discerning consumer and asking the right questions.

Now, on a mission to inspire us to educate ourselves (and use our voices) about anything we put on and in our bodies, Nneka explains the most common endocrine disruptors that affect our health (and how to avoid them), tips to transition to clean personal care products without feeling overwhelmed, simple ways to avoid pesticides in your fruits and vegetables, how to reduce your exposure to common drinking water pollutants, and more!

Tune in and start educating yourself to make informed decisions today!

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EWG Website 

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Have you thought about your brain today? With jam-packed schedules and little time for ourselves, it’s almost too easy to forget all that our brains do for us on a daily basis. Yet, so many of us don’t take care of this critical organ appropriately; we’re completely overwhelmed, sleep deprived, and lacking nutrients that we need to think clearly.

Roy Krebs, co-founder and CEO of Natural Stacks, believes that we can become proactive about taking care of our brains right now through targeted nutrition and lifestyle factors.

In this episode, Roy shares how he began his journey into brain health when his grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia and why seeing firsthand the effects of mental decline inspired him to create his successful open source supplement company.

Now, on a mission to build a billion better brains, Roy explains how quality sleep is critical for brain health, the importance of magnesium and how to get it in the most bioavailable form, the impact of chronic stress and why it can lead to early onset Alzheimer’s and dementia, ways to optimize the four main neurotransmitters to improve your mind and mood, and more!

Tune in and let Roy inspire you to take the next steps to build a better brain and a better life!

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Roy’s Website: naturalstacks.com - Use code ELISEM for 15% off your order. 

Elise’s Website: elisemuseles.com

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Are you exhausted from thinking about food, worrying about food, and trying to keep up with the latest trends about food? Or maybe you’re tired of labeling yourself as “good” or “bad” depending on what you ate or didn’t eat.

Registered Dietitian and founder of The Well Necessities, Lisa Hayim, believes that eating (and feeling good) doesn't have to be so stressful and interfere with living your best life! Lisa works with people all over the world to strengthen their introspective abilities, help them become more mindful eaters, and realize their true self-worth.

In this episode, Lisa shares how she went from being consumed with intense food fears to learning to quiet the noise inside her own mind.  Now, after years of releasing the obsessive calorie counting and diet mentality for a more intuitive (and modern) way of eating and being, Lisa explains how to reconnect to your body and lead with compassion, ways to release food rules and take back your power, what it’s like to feel uncomfortable in a thin body, a new definition of wellness, and more! 

Tune in and let Lisa inspire you to stop obsessing and start living!

Episode Show Notes

Lisa’s Website: thewellnecessities.com

Elise’s Website: elisemuseles.com

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Are you tired of the inner struggle around food and health? Imagine what would happen if all that energy you put into anxiety about eating was available for your life. It can be! According to Marc David, founder of the Institute for Psychology of Eating, it starts with understanding that what you eat is only half the story of good nutrition. The other half? Who you are as an eater.

Marc has helped millions of people discover the true causes of their unwanted health and eating challenges, including overeating, binge eating, emotional eating, digestive issues, and the inability to lose weight while learning a whole new approach to eating.

In this episode, Marc shares how by understanding the mind of the eater, he empowers others to change their inner world and release the unnecessary stress around food and body. After more than 30 years of being a leading voice and pioneer in wellness, Marc explains the origins of eating psychology and how it can transform your relationship with food, why your biggest eating issues are actually lessons, powerful tools to become a relaxed eater, and so much more!

Tune in and let Marc inspire you to find true nourishment at the table… and in your life.

Episode Show Notes

Marks Website: psychologyofeating.com

Elise’s Website: elisemuseles.com  

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How many times have you been told to “connect to your body?” It’s not an easy thing to do – for any of us – when we’ve been disconnected from our own internal messages for so long. Former actress turned popular yoga teacher, Heidi Kristoffer, believes that yoga is the most powerful tool to strengthen the connection to your mind and body, and reconnecting to your inner wisdom is the essential first step in healing your food story.

In this episode, Heidi shares her journey from being an overworked actress flooded with disempowering messages to how she stumbled into yoga and experienced a huge awakening. By embracing the lessons that she learned on the yoga mat, Heidi was able to ditch the obsessive calorie counting and “not good enough” mentality for a more nourished way of eating and being. After years of feeling more grounded and centered than ever, she explains how to tap into the power of the mind over the body, why meditation can help you tune into how you want to feel, engaging ways to pass on a healthy food story to your children, and more!

Tune in and learn why yoga is a transformative catalyst for many things, including rewriting your food story!

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Heidi’s Website: heidiyoga.com

Elise’s Website: elisemuseles.com  

Follow Elise on Instagram:@kaleandchocolate 

No one is without fear, yet it is the one thing that holds us back from achieving our goals and dreams. Because when we live from a place of fear, we’re not able to access our full potential and experience a life of purpose and joy.

According to Monica Berg, an author and highly regarded spiritual teacher, you don’t ever need to learn to live with fear or find ways to cope with it. In fact, we have the ability to eliminate fear from our reality. And, a life lived without fear is a life of authenticity and fulfillment, something all of us deserve and are capable of creating.

In this episode, Monica shares how the study of Kabbalah, overcoming an eating disorder, and having a child born with Down Syndrome have influenced her path. Instead of choosing fear, Monica lives by the credo, “In change, there is great power.”

Now, after years of learning how to bring strength into the most challenging experiences, Monica explains the three kinds of fear and ways to eradicate what’s not serving you, how to cultivate compassion with eating challenges, five mantras to live a fulfilled life, and more!

Tune in and let Monica empower you to take responsibility for the quality of your life, and live it fearlessly each day!

Episode Show Notes 

Monica’s Website: rethinklife.today

Elise’s Website: elisemuseles.com

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CBD is everywhere these days in every shape and form! It comes as tinctures, capsules, topicals, edibles, and is showing up in lattes, skincare products, water, cooking oils, and infused into all kinds of food. This hemp-derived compound is getting more and more exposure by the minute, YET with so many choices (and a lot of buzz!), there is understandable confusion about CBD.

Co-founder of Medterra, Jay Hartenbach, says that the first thing to do is ask questions! As a leader in the CBD industry, with high-quality products that go through rigorous testing, he believes that consumers have a right to know the facts about the CBD they are purchasing. Jay’s on a mission to educate people on CBD’s potential to impact our mind, body, and mood and is also a leader in influencing industry transparency standards. 

In this episode, Jay shares how not all CBD is created equally, the difference between marijuana and hemp and how to know if your CBD contains THC (the psychoactive component), ways to cook with CBD to maximize the bioavailability, the future of CBD, and more!

Tune in and let Jay empower you to learn everything you want to know about CBD, so that you can choose the most healing product for you!

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Jay’s Website: medterracbd.com - Use code “EliseM” for 15% off your order 

Elise’s Website: elisemuseles.com

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You eat well, make time for working out in the midst of your busy schedule, and even manage to squeeze in some self-care on the weekend. But, do you think about what you’re putting on your body day in and day out? Clean beauty advocate and founder of Follain, Tara Foley, believes that safe personal care products are just as important as the food we eat, and a cleaner skincare routine can actually be simple and stress-free.

In this episode, Tara shares how she began her journey into clean cosmetics when she realized that her attention to diet and exercise weren’t mirrored in her beauty products. Understanding that our cosmetics are absorbed into our bloodstream and bodies, Tara became passionate about fighting for better regulation in the highly unregulated beauty industry.

Now, after years of empowering people to discover products that won't compromise their health for beauty, Tara explains how to start your transition to non-toxic cosmetics, ways to make your skincare habits a form of self-care, why choosing safe sunscreen is imperative, trends in clean beauty, what products are safest for children, and more!

Tune in and let Tara inspire you to create an experience with your clean beauty routine that is just as nourishing as the most nutrient-dense superfood salad!

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Tara’s Website: follain.com - Use code “elisem15” for 15% off your whole order

Elise’s Website: elisemuseles.com

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