I’m sitting at my favorite local coffee shop, eating a mango chamomile danish (hello, gorgeous) and sipping my beloved almond milk matcha...

As we explore the interconnectedness of the head, heart, and gut—what we refer to as the "three brains"—we are stepping into an exciting...

For a long time, I believed a lie—that taking care of myself was selfish. That prioritizing rest, nourishment, and boundaries somehow...

The first time I visited my parents’ senior living facility, the first thing I saw was a hearse. No sugarcoating it—a body was coming out...

A fellow mom I know through my daughter’s school sends me a text: "Hey friend, want to buy some Girl Scout cookies? My daughter is...

Truth be told, I’ve always chased happiness too hard. It’s like being in middle school, crushing on someone, and making it obvious… only...

Have you ever noticed that walnuts resemble the human brain, or that beans look like little hearts? Nature has a fascinating way...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in motivation, pleasure, learning, and reward. Often called the "feel-good"...

My friend loves sugar, and sugar loves him back—especially ice cream. It’s his go-to treat after dinner or when hanging out with his...

Since moving back to Minnesota, I’ve become a  rabid  consumer of podcasts. With my second home (my car) as a daily workspace, podcasts...

If you had told my lawyer self years ago that one day I’d be writing a cookbook/blog blending neuroscience, wellness, and food, I...

Neuroscience has fascinated me for years. It’s not just an academic interest—it’s personal. My mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and my...

Ever noticed how a meal feels  different  when music is playing? Whether it's a slow jazz melody over dinner or an upbeat tune with your...

Fermented foods have always felt like magic to me. I remember summers spent at my grandma's house in northern Minnesota, where her...

Some heartbreaks don’t need fixing—they require feeding. This is for the ones who opened their hearts only to be met with silence. For...

Essential oils aren’t just about making a space smell good—they’re powerful tools for supporting mental clarity, emotional balance, and...

I love a good sleep. I feel quite righteous when I wake up in the morning - having not woken all night and feeling my most excellent...

There’s something special about a dish made with love. I first had this gentle, nourishing porridge at a yoga studio that felt like home...

Some of the best discoveries in the kitchen start with curiosity. That’s exactly how I stumbled upon tiger nuts—a tiny root vegetable...

One of my favorite people in my food world iwas my local fishmonger on New Quebec Street in London. A classically trained French chef...