Stacy and Phil are the full-time RVers behind the YouTube channel, Today is Someday. Six years ago, they purchased an RV, sold their house, left their jobs, and drove off to explore the country! Stacy is an avid Plan to Eat customer and in this episode, we talk about how she meal plans and grocery shops while living in an RV. You'll learn some helpful tips from Stacy for any small-living situation, but also some great pantry clean-out ideas for any house size. Check out Phil and Stacy on Youtube...
Apr 24, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Sarah is the founder of Plenty Heirloom Farms, an educational non-profit and neighborhood farm located in Loveland, Colorado. As a mostly self-taught gardener, she began the neighborhood farm with a desire for more healthy food for her family but was amazed by the beauty and abundant life she discovered in the process! In this episode, Sarah shares so many helpful gardening tips for starting your garden and helping it flourish. We cover the gardening process from starting seeds yourself (and why...
Apr 10, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Dr. Sarah Kashdan is a Naturopathic doctor located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her practice is unique in that she has degrees in both naturopathic medicine and Chinese medicine/acupuncture. In today's episode, Sarah shares her journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor as well as her choice to follow a vegan lifestyle after a cancer diagnosis. We dive into her knowledge of natural medicine to talk about nervous system regulation, the foundations of good health, and how we can improve our fundament...
Mar 27, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Sena Wheeler is part of a 5th generation fishing family and the co-founder of Sena Sea, which brings wild Alaskan seafood directly to consumers. She's passionate about sustainability, helping busy families eat healthier, and educating people about the brain-boosting benefits of wild fish. In this episode, we talk about the Alaskan fishing trade and how it has evolved over the many generations Sena's family has been involved in fishing. She shares her professional opinions on wild-caught fish vs....
Mar 13, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Jodie is an anxiety expert on a mission to help women heal anxiety holistically so they can spend more time enjoying life and less time fearing it. She has a masters in social work, is trained in functional medicine (FDN-P), is a yoga teacher, an elemental breathwork facilitator, and a heartmath practitioner. In today's episode, Jodie shares her health and wellness journey from chronically ill to thriving! We talk about her struggle with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, mold toxicity, gut health, ...
Feb 28, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Christine is a registered dietitian who helps professional women lose weight, increase energy, and boost their confidence with sustainable life changes that impact body, mind, and soul. In this interview, Christine shares how she became a dietitian as a result of her experience with anxiety and depression. She shares how she healed herself through food and gives some additional lifestyle changes we can all implement to improve our health. Enjoy! Connect with Christine: Reignite Your Energy Guide...
Feb 14, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Born and raised in France, Emmanuel lives in New Jersey and travels around the country conducting tastings and giving lectures and presentations on food, flavors, ingredients, and consumer trends. He hosts the popular podcast “Flavors Unknown”, featuring a series of conversations with acclaimed and award-winning chefs, pastry chefs, and mixologists from around the United States. I talked to Emmanuel about the influence of his family and French culture on his career path and love for food. He exp...
Jan 31, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Danielle Daem is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach, Sugar Freedom Expert, and Somatic Embodiment Coach with a deep passion for helping women ditch the shame and guilt around food while stepping fully into their power so sugar cravings no longer rule them. She hosts the Beyond Sugar Freedom Podcast, focused on helping women dive deep into the root causes and healing their relationship with food/sugar from the inside out. This interview with Dani was enlightening and so much fun! We talk about ...
Jan 17, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Luke Smidt is a husband, father to 2 boys, career firefighter, former traveling nurse, CrossFit coach for eight years, and CEO/head coach of MacroLiving Wellness . Luke is an avid Plan to Eat user and he joined me on the podcast to discuss how he meal plans and encourages his clients to create healthy habits around food and meal planning. His focus is on longevity and creating habits that will last a lifetime. Enjoy! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoea...
Jan 03, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Special guest and former Plan to Eat Podcast co-host, Riley, is back on today's episode! Riley is on the podcast to talk about how her meal planning has changed and evolved over the past year. We cover what it means to simplify a meal-planning habit, ways to make dinnertime less effortful, and why creating a meal-planning habit before life gets crazy is important. I'm so excited to share the mic with Riley for another episode and hope you enjoy! Find the recipes in this episode: Slow Cooker Carn...
Dec 20, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 72
A mechanical engineer turned regenerative farmer, Dan Walter has changed his career and lifestyle to raise healthy, nutritious food from his farm, Pastured Steps Family Farm in Midlothian, TX. Pastured Steps Family Farm operates with an emphasis on regenerative farming practices to promote soil health and animal welfare. In this episode, Dan talks about regenerative farming and how his farm practices regenerative techniques with their animals. We talk about the health and environmental impacts o...
Dec 06, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Sally Kuzemchak is a registered dietitian and mom of two who believes that every mom can feel successful and confident about feeding her kids, let go of the stress, and enjoy mealtime again. She offers practical advice to parents about picky eating, meal planning, and feeding kids on her blog, RealMomNutrition.com . In this episode, Sally shares about the struggles many moms face when it comes to properly nourishing themselves. She gives tips to help moms find ways to nourish and care for themse...
Nov 22, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 70
A Nutritionist and Dietitian duo, Carmen and Carly help women unlock the clarity and confidence they need to nourish their bodies holistically and age-proof their health while creating a simple and sustainable plan for feeding their family. In today's conversation, they give actionable tips for moms to help them level up and not get stuck in the stress and anxiety of everyday life. They love to help moms revolutionize their systems to get more organization and structure in their lives. We talk a...
Nov 08, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Jess Sherman helps kids experiencing moodiness, irritability, and anxiety feel better so life can settle down. Along with being a certified teacher, Jess is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and Board Certified in Practical Holistic Nutrition. In this episode, Jess talks about what it means to help kids handle stress from the outside-in and the inside-out. We talk about some common triggers and manifestations of stress in children and how to help your child overcome them. We also d...
Oct 25, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Hannah Crum, aka “The Kombucha Mamma”, pioneered Kombucha Kamp, an educational workshop, in 2004 out of her small Los Angeles kitchen. Through Kombucha Kamp’s videos, blog posts, online support communities, and award-winning, Amazon Best Seller The Big Book of Kombucha, it serves as a mentor to millions of homebrewers and commercial producers around the world. In this episode, Hannah dives into the health and microbiome benefits of kombucha and why we should drink it regularly! She also demystif...
Oct 11, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Matt Adlard is a self-taught baker and pastry chef from Norwich, England. Through his Bake It Better online baking school as well as his Instagram and TikTok videos, Matt shares the basics of baking, how to transition to advanced skills, and how to become a pro-level baker. In today's episode, I talked to Matt about his journey to becoming a pastry chef and how he gained confidence in his baking skills. We chatted about his newly released cookbook, Bake It Better, and the process of creating a r...
Sep 27, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Kelly Carter is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner who focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle for the prevention of disease. Through eating whole foods, increasing physical activity, and doing what makes you happy she knows you will become empowered and take control of your health. In this episode, Kelly shares that your mindset connects, not only with how you feel about yourself, but what you feed yourself. She talks about the power of a daily gratitude practice and its ability to improve y...
Sep 13, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Monica is a teaching chef, speaker, author, and consultant who has spent the last 20 years illuminating the connection between real food and vibrant health. Monica has taught people why and how to cook nourishing, traditional food all over the globe. We first spoke with Monica in episode #23 of the Plan to Eat Podcast, where we discussed the GAPS diet. This time, I got to talk with Monica about Nourishing Traditions! She details the Nourishing Traditions diet, what principles it follows, and how...
Aug 30, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Mary Bryant Shrader is a modern pioneer in the kitchen who has spent the last 20 years teaching friends and fans alike how to make nourishing recipes using traditional methods and whole, seasonal ingredients as well as how to stock your pantry with a useful variety of homemade staples. This interview dives into how Mary started her Youtube channel (she gives advice for anyone wanting to start their own channel!), what it means to be a Modern Pioneer, and how she became a cookbook author. Mary gi...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Mareya Ibrahim is The Fit Foodie - a nutritionist, clean-eating chef, published author, podcast host, and the founder of eatcleaner.com. Mareya joined me on the podcast to talk about how she helps women navigate their food and fitness as they enter into peri- and menopause stages of life. We also talked about her company eatcleaner.com and her book, Eat Like You Give A Fork. This episode is packed with tips and helpful information, enjoy! Connect with Mareya: https://www.chefmareya.com/ https://...
Aug 02, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Today's interview is with Erin Jensen of The Wooden Skillet, a food blog dedicated to healthy-ish food. Erin has a great story about transitioning from an attorney to a full-time food blogger, photographer, content creator, and small business owner. I also talked to Erin about what inspires her recipes, and her experience with the Whole30 diet. She gives some tips on how to transition into eating more whole foods and shares her meal-planning routine. Enjoy! Connect with Erin at The Wooden Skille...
Jul 19, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Join us this week for a new take on summer food - using the freezer! While it's not often thought of as a tool for summertime food, we make a case for freezer meals to help on busy summer nights or when you don't want to do much cooking. We talk about what freezes well, how we decide if a recipe can be frozen, and give a full list of freezer meals for you to try! We are also saying goodbye to Riley in this episode, so don't miss her announcement at the end. Freezer Resources: https://www.peanutb...
Jul 05, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Dr. Kristin Saxena is a pediatrician, mom, and host of a podcast called Feeding the Family with Dr. Kristin. Her book, “The Happier Meal: How to Enjoy Your Food and Your Kid" is coming out Summer 2023! We got to chat with Kristin about the origins of her book, why family meals matter - she backs that up with some great data too - and some helpful tips for how to make meal time happier for you and your family. Kristin is focused on helping families eat more meals together and experience the lasti...
Jun 21, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Amy Berryhill started Spiffy Chicks in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2007 when the organizing profession was still in its infancy. Amy’s mission is to help people relieve stress and experience the joy that results from living in a beautiful and functional space that supports their lifestyle. In this conversation, we talk about Amy's process for getting her clients organized, how she helps them maintain the systems she uses, and the peace of mind organizing brings to the people she helps. We hope...
Jun 07, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Samantha and Dan Mathews are podcast hosts, content creators, and parents of two! They travel full-time in their RV while homeschooling and working from the road. We got to chat with these two about how they meal plan and shop for living on the road. We cover what makes meals easier for them, what challenges they face, and how they source a lot of their food. We hope you enjoy! Connect with Dan and Sam online: https://linktr.ee/wearedanandsam Find their Pastalaya recipe. New to Plan to Eat and w...
May 24, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 57
We are happy to have Hannah Van Ark on the podcast this week! Hannah is a registered dietitian dedicated to helping people thrive by eating more plants. She holds degrees in physiology, neuroscience, and human nutrition from the University of Colorado and Colorado State University. She uses plant-based, flexible nutrition to help her clients lose weight sustainably while improving their heart health and boosting longevity. This episode is focused on meal planning with a plant-forward approach. H...
May 10, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Welcome to another Feature Friday, where we explain a feature of Plan to Eat with the hopes of helping you understand it better! Today we are talking about Tags! Tags create sub-categories or folders for your recipes. Plan to Eat already has three main categories of Course, Main Ingredient, and Cuisine, but when you’re looking for additional options, Tags will help you create a high level of organization. Read our help article about Tags here: https://learn.plantoeat.com/help/what-are-tags Sign ...
May 05, 2023•5 min
Today's interview is with social media influencer and low-waste chef, Max La Manna. For one year, Max La Manna asked his social media audience which foods they threw away the most, and using the tens of thousands of responses, he narrowed down a list of thirty of the most commonly wasted ingredients, which serve as the foundation of his new cookbook. You Can Cook This! is a solutions-based guide, with practical ideas for using up the whole vegetable, transforming leftovers, and storing food to m...
Apr 26, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 55
This week we are getting creative with our meal-planning inspiration! We're looking to funny (most of the time made-up) food holidays to try new recipes, get our families involved in the kitchen, and maybe learn some trivia. We had a lot of fun researching and recording this episode and we hope it gives you a new and creative way to build a meal plan. Enjoy! The 2023 Food Holiday List from Julie Ho Roni and Riley's recipes: Turkey Cubano Hibachi Steak and Fried Rice Sign up for a free trial + ge...
Apr 12, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 54
This week, we are joined by Lisa Dahl, a Health and Wellness Coach specializing in Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, and Body Image. She is a former caterer and an expert at meal planning. We got to chat with Lisa all about her health at every size approach to nutrition and coaching and how she helps her clients unpack their long-held beliefs about food and dieting. She also gives us a peek into her Menu Mapping technique for waste-free meal planning! Enjoy! Connect with Lisa: https://www.lisada...
Mar 29, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 53
