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What if meal planning wasn’t just about food—but about reclaiming your time, your energy, and your peace of mind? In this episode, Katie sits down with Tori Wesszer—dietician, mom, blogger, and founder of Fraiche Living—to talk about the real mental load behind the daily dinner decision and how meal planning can offer relief, routine, and more meaningful family moments. Tori shares her personal journey from meal planning burnout to building a life-giving system that simplifies dinner time and empowers families to make nourishing choices with less stress.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: “What’s for dinner?” and why it’s such a stressful question
02:00 – Tori's take on how kids changed the dinner game
04:00 – The emotional and mental toll of daily meal decisions
06:30 – Why meal planning matters: health, sanity, and family connection
08:15 – Common barriers to successful meal planning
10:30 – How Fraiche Table removes friction from dinner prep
13:00 – The power of prepping meals for you (especially as a mom)
15:30 – Shifting habits: From day-by-day chaos to weekly rhythm
17:00 – Letting go of perfection and embracing online grocery shopping
19:30 – Comparison traps and why dinner doesn’t need to be fancy
21:00 – Saving time, money, and your mental energy through meal planning
26:00 – Kid-friendly meals, custom plans, and searchable recipes
29:00 – Minimizing food waste and maximizing nourishment
31:00 – Getting kids involved in meal planning (without stress)
34:00 – Special gift for listeners: 15% off Fresh Table memberships
35:00 – Final thoughts on making dinner a meaningful part of your day
Notable Quotes:
“Balanced doesn’t mean perfect—those two are not synonymous.” – Tori Wesszer
“It’s not a recipe deficit. We don’t need more recipes—we need systems.” – Tori Wesszer
“Let go of the picture-perfect meal. If you made it and your family is fed, you did a great job.” – Tori Wesszer
Resources & Takeaways:
Tori’s Meal Planning Platform:
💥 Special Offer: Receive a 15% off discount code for annual Fraîche Table memberships by following and DM-ing Fraîche Table Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/fraicheliving/
Recommended Reading:
Tori’s Hacks:
Involving the Family:
Connect with Katie
Membership Community: https://heart-in-home-living.newzenler.com/courses/heart-in-home-living
https://www.heartinhome.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/heartinhomeliving/
What if meal planning wasn’t just about food—but about reclaiming your time, your energy, and your peace of mind? In this episode, Katie sits down with Tori Wesszer—dietician, mom, blogger, and founder of Fraiche Living—to talk about the real mental load behind the daily dinner decision and how meal planning can offer relief, routine, and more meaningful family moments. Tori shares her personal journey from meal planning burnout to building a life-giving system that simplifies dinner time and empowers families to make nourishing choices with less stress.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: “What’s for dinner?” and why it’s such a stressful question
02:00 – Tori's take on how kids changed the dinner game
04:00 – The emotional and mental toll of daily meal decisions
06:30 – Why meal planning matters: health, sanity, and family connection
08:15 – Common barriers to successful meal planning
10:30 – How Fraiche Table removes friction from dinner prep
13:00 – The power of prepping meals for you (especially as a mom)
15:30 – Shifting habits: From day-by-day chaos to weekly rhythm
17:00 – Letting go of perfection and embracing online grocery shopping
19:30 – Comparison traps and why dinner doesn’t need to be fancy
21:00 – Saving time, money, and your mental energy through meal planning
26:00 – Kid-friendly meals, custom plans, and searchable recipes
29:00 – Minimizing food waste and maximizing nourishment
31:00 – Getting kids involved in meal planning (without stress)
34:00 – Special gift for listeners: 15% off Fresh Table memberships
35:00 – Final thoughts on making dinner a meaningful part of your day
Notable Quotes:
“Balanced doesn’t mean perfect—those two are not synonymous.” – Tori Wesszer
“It’s not a recipe deficit. We don’t need more recipes—we need systems.” – Tori Wesszer
“Let go of the picture-perfect meal. If you made it and your family is fed, you did a great job.” – Tori Wesszer
Resources & Takeaways:
Tori’s Meal Planning Platform:
💥 Special Offer: Receive a 15% off discount code for annual Fraîche Table memberships by following and DM-ing Fraîche Table Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/fraicheliving/
Recommended Reading:
Tori’s Hacks:
Involving the Family:
Connect with Katie
Membership Community: https://heart-in-home-living.newzenler.com/courses/heart-in-home-living
https://www.heartinhome.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/heartinhomeliving/