S2. EP. 11 Food as Medicine: Insights from Chef Naida Monk

In this episode of the "Are You Awake Yet?" podcast, host MaryKate welcomes her special guest and dear friend, Naida Monk, a therapeutic chef with a passion for healing through food. Together, they explore Naida's journey from her French-American upbringing and love for food to her transformation into a certified Natural Chef who uses food as medicine.

Episode Highlights:

• Food & Hormone Event Announcement: MaryKate announces an upcoming event on September 28th for reproductive-aged women, focusing on syncing with their cycles and featuring food prepared by Naida.

• Naida's Journey: Naida shares her personal health struggles that led her to become a certified Natural Chef and how her time at Bauman College shaped her approach to therapeutic cooking.

• Wild Dandelion Meal Prep: The story behind Naida's Wild Dandelion Meal Prep Company, its evolution, and how she balances therapeutic benefits with flavorful meals.

• Therapeutic Cooking Misconceptions: Common myths about therapeutic cooking and how Naida addresses them in her work.

• Client Success Stories: Naida shares powerful examples of how her clients have experienced transformative healing through food.

• Emotional Connection to Food: Discussion on how emotions and belief systems impact health, and how Naida helps clients navigate their relationships with food.

• Advice for Beginners: Naida provides practical tips for those interested in using food as medicine but feel overwhelmed by dietary restrictions or conflicting information.

• Future Goals: Naida discusses her vision for the future of Wild Dandelion and her ongoing mission to impact health through therapeutic cooking.

Listeners can find more about Naida and her work, as well as details about finding good food sources and what to look for when choosing healing foods.

https://www.wilddandelionmeals.com

Instagram @wilddandelionmeals

Resources:

Harvestly.co

Joe Dispenza