Thrive Boldly: Quiet Power Nourish Bowl: A Recipe for Strength, Clarity & Balance

Lately, I’ve been thinking about nourishment—not just what’s on our plates, but how we feed our energy, our boundaries, our intuition.

True power isn’t loud. It’s the quiet certainty of showing up for yourself as yourself, interaction after interaction, choice after choice day after day.

Quiet Power Nourish Bowl

A meal to fuel your mind, steady your emotions, and strengthen your intuition. Stay true.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa (iron-rich for brain function)½ avocado (healthy fats to support cognition)

1 tbsp walnuts (omega-3s for mental sharpness) 

½ roasted sweet potato (boosts serotonin for emotional well-being) 

½ cup sautéed spinach (magnesium to ease stress)

½ cup fermented kimchi or sauerkraut (probiotics to strengthen intuition)

1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (zinc to support the gut-brain connection)

1 tsp turmeric (anti-inflammatory for gut health)

1 tbsp tahini dressing (calcium for nervous system support)

Method

1) Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Let cool slightly.

2) Roast sweet potato at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until soft.

3) Sauté spinach in a little olive oil until just wilted.

4) Assemble everything in a bowl: quinoa, sweet potato, spinach, avocado, walnuts, kimchi, and pumpkin seeds.

5) Drizzle with tahini dressing and sprinkle with turmeric.

Pair Your Meal with a Mantra

Before taking your first bite, pause. Place your hands over your heart or belly and repeat:

I nourish myself with wisdom, kindness, and quiet strength.

Saying this slows your breathing, activates your vagus nerve, and shifts your nervous system into a state of relaxation—allowing you to digest, absorb nutrients, and feel truly supported.

A Song to Set the Mood

Pair this meal with music that reflects its essence—grounded, calming, yet powerful.

•  "Holocene" by Bon Iver – A song that invites reflection and presence.

•  "River" by Leon Bridges – Smooth, soulful, and deeply grounding.

Eat slowly. Breathe deeply. Let this be a reminder: nourishment is power, and power is quiet. Every choice you make in how you nourish yourself is a step toward something greater.