Self-Care with Jean17 Huhti 2025

4/17/25: Mastering the Art of Chewing - A Gateway to Better Health

This week, we're diving into a topic that might surprise you - chewing! Yes, you heard that right. We're exploring how this simple act can have a profound impact on our overall health and digestion. In this episode, I'll walk you through the fascinating science behind chewing and why it's so crucial for our well-being. We'll discuss how digestion actually begins in our mouth, the role of different types of saliva, and how stress can affect this process. I'll also share some practical tips on how to incorporate mindful chewing into your daily routine, including fun ways to get the whole family involved. We'll talk about the benefits of relaxed eating, from boosting your immune system to better nutrient absorption. Plus, I'll reveal some surprising insights about drinking during meals and the effects of food temperature on digestion. Remember, this is all part of our ongoing journey towards better health. We're building on our previous discussions about awareness, food choices, and cooking methods. So join me as we add another piece to our health puzzle and learn how something as simple as chewing can make a big difference in our lives. Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- Subscribe to Jean's podcast updates Ask Jean | Jean's downloads | Book Jean for your next event ----- Follow Jean on Social Media: Instagram | X | YouTube Listen to Jean on your favorite podcast app: Apple | Spotify | iHeart -----

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8/27/26: Clairvoyance - The Art of Clear Seeing

In this episode, we start with a small grounding exercise (roots into the earth, always a favorite), then we move into something really fun, the rose visualization. I also share a second practice call...

27 Elo 10min

8/20/26: Sweetness, Reimagined

In this week's episode, we're talking about dates. Those naturally sweet, caramel-like little gems that come packaged with fiber, minerals, and antioxidants, and how they can help us gently reduce our...

20 Elo 9min

8/13/26: Stretch, Rest, Play, Return to Joy

In this week's episode, we're exploring the quiet, uncomplicated wisdom our pets offer us. Not through language, not through striving, but through instinct and presence. We talk about the wisdom of st...

13 Elo 12min

8/6/26: TCM Late Summer Edition

In this week's episode, we explore what traditional Chinese medicine calls the earth element, the energy of nourishment, digestion, and the center of our being. I share why August can leave us feeling...

6 Elo 12min

7/30/26: Fire Was Our First Kitchen

In this week's episode of The Kitchen with Jean, we're exploring the ancient ritual of cooking over an open flame, how it evolved into the barbecue traditions we know today — from the slow smoke of Te...

30 Heinä 11min

7/26/26: Allowing Ourselves to Smile More

This week's episode is all about — smiling and laughter. Two of the simplest things in the world, and yet they are profoundly healing. We talk about what actually happens inside our body when we smil...

23 Heinä 10min

7/16/26: The Humble Magic of Black Beans

This week, we're gathering in the kitchen to talk about something wonderfully simple: black beans. They're humble. They're affordable. They're ancient. And they've nourished generations across cultur...

16 Heinä 5min

7/9/26: Finding Your Claires

This week on Self-Care with Jean, we are talking about the Claires — clairvoyance, clairsentience, claircognizance, and clairaudience. Now, before you think this isn't for you, I want you to stay with...

9 Heinä 12min