059: Behind the Scenes with The Defined Dish: Writing Cookbooks, Building a Community, and Wellness As A Journey with Alex Snodgrass

Alex Snodgrass discovered a new perspective on food after doing Whole30. The result was life-changing in more ways than one.

Alex Snodgrass is the foodie behind The Defined Dish. Alex has always loved food and how it brings people together. After a Whole30 experience changed her life, Alex started sprinkling Whole30 and Paleo influences throughout her food which birthed her first book that many know and love: The Defined Dish: Healthy and Wholesome Weeknight Recipes.

Tune in as Alex shares everything you want to know about writing a cookbook, her favorite recipes and kitchen must-haves, along with a sneak peek into her newest book that's available for preorder, The Comfortable Kitchen. Alex also shares how she amassed a huge social media following, how she balances Instagram vs real life and her wellness non-negotiable for a happy life.

Highlights

• 4:15 Alex's 5 go-to kitchen must-haves
• 7:47 How Alex leveraged Instagram to connect with her audience
• 17:06 How Alex's Whole30 experience impacted her anxiety
• 27:49 Behind the scenes of writing a cookbook
• 46:00 Advice for aspiring food bloggers

Guest: Alex Snodgrass

Resources We Mention

• The Defined Dish Website
• The Defined Dish on Instagram
• Preorder: The Comfortable Kitchen by Alex Snodgrass

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• Healing Hashimoto's Course
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• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here.