We Feel Super Nourished!

What is dinnertime like in your home?  Are any of your kids in a selective phase where taking just one more bite of "healthy" food is the battle to end all battles...especially at 6pm when everyone's energy levels are tanked?  Well today, Keeley and I are talking about a revolutionary feeding philosophy that could change all that!  You all know by now I'm so not into gimmicky language, so I really mean it when I say it--the Division of Responsibility method MAKES SENSE.  We'll discuss what it is, what it's not, and answer some common objections (namely: "What if my kid only ever eats one food for the rest of her life?").  Let's get into this! Linkables discussed in this episode: We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 71: Teaching Kids to Cook. We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 72: Packing School Lunches. Best of The Comfort Food Podcast's episodes on Division of Responsibility: Episode 19, Episode 47, and Episode 48. Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility website. Bobby Flay's Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze.  Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music! What do you think about all this?  Can you see this philosophy working for your family or are you skeptical?  We'd love to chat about it!  You can always connect with us right here or you can find us on Instagram @thriving_with_narcolepsy and   @ifeelsupernourished.

While self care certainly includes quality rest, we think the topic of rest deserves its very own episode!  So, dovetailing off of last week's show, today we settle into this less active, but equally intentional form of caring for oneself.  Laura and I are each sharing what rest looks like for us on a daily, weekly, and seasonal basis.  Let's get into it!

Linkables discussed in this episode:

10 Things to Tell You Episode 36.

Emily P. Freeman's seasonal Reflection Lists.

One Bowl Banana Bread from Tasty.

The Cookie from Bristol Farms.

Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music!

So what are YOUR regular rhythms of rest?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can always connect with us right here.  You can also find me on Instagram  @ifeelsupernourished.

Leah and I are a little tired of the guilt surrounding self care...and to be honest, we're not all that drawn to the self-centered approach to self care either.  Today, we want to spend some time talking about how being responsible by filling our own cups helps us to show up to the world as we intend, able to pour into others' cups.  Borrowing from the Season 1 discussion on holistic health, Leah and I can't wait to share with you the single most important way we're caring for ourselves in physical, mental, spiritual, relational, and vocational health...and we hope it inspires you to jot down your top priority in each of these areas too!

Linkable discussed in this episode: Sorta Awesome Episode 162: Self-care, self-comfort, what's healthy, what's not.

Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music!

So how are YOU filling your cup?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can always connect with us right here.  You can also connect with Leah and me over on Instagram.  Leah's @inthelifeofaceliac and I'm  @ifeelsupernourished.

After all the philosophy-heavy conversations we've been airing on the podcast recently, you may assume I mean to address the condition of your emotional/soul health in an episode titled "Heart Heath".  But just when you think I'm going to zig, I zag!  (Bonus points if you can name that reference.)  Today Jackie and I are getting into the nitty gritty of high fat diets, cholesterol, and heart health...all under the umbrella of why it's important to be aware of diet culture and following the money when it comes to contradictory nutrition advice.  We'll explain...

​Linkables discussed in this episode:

We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 50: Low Carb, Unloaded.

Nourishing Traditions by: Sally Fallon (pages cited today: 4-13).

We Feel Super Nourished! Episode 26: Stress!.

Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music!

Are you feeling more or less confused about heart health after today's episode?  Do you have any questions you want us to tackle next?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can send us a message right here.  You can also connect with us on Instagram.  Jackie's @ladyjtennis and I'm  @ifeelsupernourished.

Laura and I are back behind the mic, coming at you with a topic that means a whole lot to us, personally.  She and I each score quite high on Dr. Elaine Aron's Highly Sensitive Person questionnaire and have found both camaraderie and relief from being able to talk with other HSPs about some of our "quirks" more thoughtfully.  Today we discuss what an HSP is, how this trait effects our health, and some of our most successful ways to cope with the onslaught of sensory input in our world.  Let's get into it!

Linkable discussed in this episode:

The Highly Sensitive Person website. 

Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music!

Do you identify as an HSP?  Or are you close to someone who does?  We'd love to hear about your experience with this trait!  You can always send us a message right here or you can find me over on Instagram  @ifeelsupernourished.

Well, we covered gentle movement last week so this week, let's get intense.  Haha!  Keeley joins me today to talk about how and why she fell in love with this form of exercise that emphasizes consistency and strength over weight.  Let's get into it!

Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music!

So what do you prefer?  Gentle movement or something a little more sweaty?  We'd love to hear!  You can always connect with us right here or you can find us on Instagram @thriving_with_narcolepsy and   @ifeelsupernourished.

I'm putting on my "yogi" hat today as Leah interviews me on my VERY favorite form of movement.  I'll talk about why yoga resonates with me and my sensibilities and how I reconcile an eastern spiritual tradition with my own faith tradition.  As Adriene says..."I'll meet you in downward dog..."

Linkables discussed in this episode:

Surf Maroc in Tagazhout, Morocco.

Yoga with Adriene YouTube channel.

YWA Yoga for Cramps and PMS.

YWA Energy Practice.

YWA Lower Back Love. 

Becoming Aphrodite, By: Lorrie Gray.

Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music!

Do you love yoga too?  If so, tell me all your favorite things about it!  You can always connect with us right here.  You can find our special guest, Lorrie Gray on lorriegray.com.  And you can connect with Leah and me over on Instagram.  Leah's @inthelifeofaceliac and I'm  @ifeelsupernourished.

This topic is a big one!  After hinting at it for months now...we're here with a definitive stance on dieting once and for all.  Today, Jackie and I are talking through why diets don't work and how to approach areas of health that still want attention in light of this fact.  Hang tight 'til the end even if this one makes you a little squeamish because I'm offering some help that I hope will feel super practical.  

Linkables discussed in this episode:

Weight Cycling article from Science Daily.

​Weight Cycling article from Very Well Fit.

"Why Diets Don't Work..."  from Psychology Today.

Episode 69 of We Feel Super Nourished! (the one where we talk about sugar NOT being cocaine).

Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music!

Do you feel ready for help?  If you want to snag one of those 10 free coaching slots, send me a message right here.  You can also connect with us on Instagram.  Jackie's @ladyjtennis and I'm  @ifeelsupernourished.

My sister, Laura Quines, joins the We Feel Super Nourished team today!  I'm excited to introduce you guys to "my person" and I think you'll find you recognize her already, haha.  We love being alike!  Today, Laura and I are discussing packing school lunches and the system she uses to keep her family's weekdays running smoothly.  I'll also share a little about how I keep my pantry organized for easy grab-and-go lunches (for grown ups).  Let's dive in!

Linkables discussed in this episode:

The Marco Polo app. 

3-Compartment Bento Lunch Box Containers on Amazon.

Vacuum Food Jar on Amazon.

Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music!

We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode!  What's your family's approach to packing lunches?  Send us a message or find me over on Instagram @ifeelsupernourished so we can chat about it.

Whether it's sending your kids off to college with some sandwich-making survival skills or spending hours on end bonding over complex baking projects, Keeley and I want to encourage those of you with kiddos that learning to cook is a hugely satisfying life skill for them!  Today, she shares her family's method for incorporating cooking into their homeschool curriculum and we also get into practical tips for those of you who want to start bringing your kids into the kitchen more often.  Oh, and a bit unrelated, but equally as exciting...I get to share about my recent experience of training for and accomplishing a major hiking goal!  Let's get into it.

​Linkable discussed in this episode:

Keeley's intro episode.

Special thanks to Amy Van Vlear for original design and Jonathan Byram for original music!

We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode!  Do you have any unique approaches to teaching kids to cook that we forgot to cover?  Send us a message or find us over on Instagram @thriving_with_narcolepsy and @ifeelsupernourished so we can about it.