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Once Upon A Food Story

Elise Museleselisemuseles.com
Once upon a time, your food story began… Like all good stories, it’s filled with twists and turns. Your beliefs, experiences, and thoughts about food all play starring roles. But what if the story you’ve been telling yourself is holding you back in ways you don’t even realize… until now? Welcome to Once Upon a Food Story, the podcast that uncovers the powerful internal and external narratives shaping your relationship with food. Hosted by Elise Museles, an expert in eating psychology and nutrition, this show offers raw, real conversations with inspiring change-makers who are making a big impact in this world. Together, we’ll explore the tools you need to shift your inner dialogue into one that’s empowering, transformative, and uplifting. If you’re feeling weighed down by diet culture, overwhelmed by food choices, or simply seeking a space to talk openly about cultivating a more positive mindset around food, you’re in the right place! When it comes to your food story, you deserve a happy ending. And no matter where you are on your journey, it’s never too late to turn the page and write a new chapter.
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