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…
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Want to feel calmer, happier, and more focused? Buy yourself some fresh flowers! It may sound way too simple, but flowers aren't just pretty, they're powerful. I call it flower therapy and in this solo episode, I dive into what the science actually says and how you can bring a little bit of this flower joy into your life, even if you consider flowers indulgent or extra. Over the years, flowers…
Every day there seems to be a new headline, a new chemical, a new pesticide, a new ingredient, or a new reason why you should be worried about something in your food. Suddenly eating, something that should be one of the most natural and nourishing parts of our lives, starts to feel stressful. Some of these concerns are legitimate. We should care about how our food is grown, the ingredients we…
Have you seen the videos? A grandmother kneading dough in golden afternoon light, no phone in sight, somehow living better than every biohacker on your feed. I got a little intrigued by it too. It's called Nonna Maxxing, and on the surface it looks like a trend about homemade sourdough, long lunches, and slowing down. But the more I sat with it, the more I realized it has nothing to do with Italy,…
Cooking at home can be stressful, especially when you're tired, standing in the kitchen, and not sure what to make. In those moments, it's easy to feel stuck before you even start. Serena Wolf, a classically trained Le Cordon Bleu chef, bestselling author, and culinary instructor, believes cooking should be fun, flexible, and enjoyable. She encourages home cooks to think of recipes as invitations,…
What if everything you're doing to take care of yourself is preparing you for something bigger? We usually think of wellness through a personal lens – the food, the routines, the healthy rituals. But what if those practices aren't just about feeling better? What if they're giving us the capacity to engage more deeply with the world around us? Amy Ippoliti is a yoga teacher, author, and advocate…
Have you ever hit a moment in midlife where you looked in the mirror, or made a decision, or got dressed and thought, is this even me anymore? So many women are navigating that exact feeling right now. The body changes. The shifting confidence. The noise around food, health, beauty, and what you're supposed to look like and feel like at this stage of life. It's a lot. Lauren Dimet Waters has built…
Have you ever found yourself down a late night rabbit hole, adding something to your cart that promised to fix everything? It's never been easier to reach for the supplement, the protocol, the skincare your favorite influencer is praising. We're living in the most exciting time in wellness history. Peptide stacks, CGMs, red light therapy, cold plunges, biohacking tools… and a $6.8 trillion…
Have you ever thought about what's happening behind the scenes at a restaurant before your meal arrives at the table? Even if you prioritize organic, local, or farm-to-table, there's another layer most of us aren't seeing. The hidden ingredient? Plastic. Johanna Hellrigl, chef, restaurateur, and sustainability advocate is on a mission to reduce invisible plastic exposure inside restaurant…
We're living in a time where there's more information than ever about what's in our food, our products, and our homes…and instead of feeling empowered, it can be overwhelming, confusing, and even anxiety-inducing. As the Chief Impact Officer at Ritual and author of the new book, Cleaning House, Lindsay Dahl believes that it's not about eliminating every possible exposure, but about becoming more…
Ever sit down to eat and realize you're distracted, rushing, or already thinking about the next thing instead of the food in front of you? That's stress taking a seat at the table, and it's quietly impacting your digestion, your metabolism, and your ability to enjoy your food. Even though I've been teaching and sharing about this for over a decade, I recently had a firsthand reminder of how stress…
