181: all about stem cells with Dr. Joy Kong

May 22, 2025

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to talk to Dr. Joy Kong about a HOT health topic: stem cells. Here’s what we discuss: What exactly are stem cells, and how do they work to support healing and regeneration? What kinds of conditions or symptoms does she typically see…

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5 All-time Fave Books

This post has nothing to do with food or fitness, but it’s fun to step out of the box every now and again 😉 I have this weird book thing going on lately. I’ll start a book, finish half of it, and be done. It’s been a little while since I’ve finished an entire book,…

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Kombucha update + NEW Ab burner

I’m not going to say I wasn’t a little freaked out to taste the kombucha.  The scoby looked totally healthy with no signs of mold, but there were definitely more strands of bacteria floating around in there. It’s pretty amazing how much the liquid changes in a course of 10 days, and the new baby…

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Quick toddler snacks + packaged finds

I still love making food for Liv, especially since (for now) the little lady has a huge appetite and will try anything. It’s always fun to share different things with her and see what she loves and doesn’t enjoy. As much as I like making her food, I also use some pre-made and packaged food…

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Focus On: The Raw Food Diet

Raw food is sexy. [photo source] There’s really no other way to put it. Even though I’ve strayed from my mostly-raw ways of the past, it is a lifestyle that I enjoy and (for the most part) support. In this post, you’ll find more details about a high-raw life and why it didn’t really work…

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PRO meals: Smoothie Packs

As I mentioned in my meal planning post, I’ve been feeling a little lackluster with dinners lately. I throw something quick in the slow cooker, or we’ll have the same things over and over again (especially since the Pilot was away). I will say that there was one lovely chicken pasta and wine night at…

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