Just the Good Stuff

TikTok's Recipe Queen "Justine Snacks" on Pursuing Her Side Hustle FT, Bulimia + Binge Eating + All Things Trader Joe's

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:05:00 GMT

#49: In this episode, I am chatting with one of my favorite recipe creators, Justine E., of @justine_snacks. Justine is the talented recipe creator and TikTok recipe star that recently transitioned from her full-time job to pursing her own brand. We dive into a ton of topics including how she was pushed out of her job and given an ultimatum between her blog or her job, why she started her TikTok account and quickly thereafter her Instagram and blog. We also touch on her history with food and Justine openly shares her struggles with bulimia, binge eating and how she has been able to evolve her relationship with food after 10 years of disordered eating. And we dive into all of the things she loves from Trader Joe's because if you know Justine, you know she is a Trader Joe's groupie like myself.

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My Own Journey with Food, Body Image + Disordered Eating

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:23:59 GMT

#48: In this episode I share more on my own personal journey with food. Starting from my teenage years until now.

Some of what we dive into in this episode..

My food story:

Have you ever struggled with an eating disorder?
Biggest turning point in your relationship with food and you arrived there?
Did you ever struggle with binge eating?
What were some disordered thoughts/rules that you cant believe went through your mind?
What was the last straw before your realized there's more than dieting and restricting?
How was jordan as a partner during this time?
Did pregnancy effect your relationship with food and body image?

My advice around food:

When did you know you were “recovered”?
How to reveal your ED secret? What do you say?
How did you get past food fear/trauma?
How to overcome restrictive eating?
Did you count calories before and how did you break away from it?
How do you get over counting calories?
How did you come to terms with eating enough to fuel your body and not comparing it to others?
How did you overcome fear of gaining weight?
Did you experience any weight gain when you were working towards healing your relationship with food?
Ways to shut down diet talk by your friends? Especially in college
Any advice you have for girls in their 20s just to live life and love all it has to offer?

Food + I today:

How is your current relationship with food? Is there more to change?
Does food ever make you anxious?
Do you have guilt/embarrassment about foods?
How do you stay so thin?
Do you feel like you ‘go lucky’ with your thin body and ability to still eat lots of yummy sweet?
Do you fight feelings of food guilt?
How many desserts do you eat daily realistically?
How has your relationship with food changed since having children?
Do you ever have disordered eating thoughts resurface?

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Catch Up with Olivia Noceda on Moving to NYC, Food Freedom + Following Your Own Path

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:23:00 GMT

#47: In this episode, I am catching up with one of my favorites, Olivia Noceda. Otherwise known as @olivianoceda on the internet. Olivia fills us in on her crazy a$$ move to NYC from LA, digesting the last year with COVID and all the insanity that went down. And the coolest story of how Olivia and I first connect through Instagram (banana bread is obviously involved). We also chat about finding food freedom and ditching diet culture and doing our own thing. If there is one thing to take away from this episode (there are tons but...) it should be the importance of following your own path and to stop comparing ourselves to others. Olivia is the queen of this and I cannot wait for you guys to listen.

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Everything You Want To Know About Influencer Marketing + The Scoop On Working with Brands with Nicole Cogan AKA NoBread

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:30:00 GMT

#46: This episode is seriously one of my favorites yet. We get INTO IT on the topic of influencer marketing and what it is really like working with brands. Nicole Cogan AKA NoBread and I sit down and dish the dirt. We openly discuss brand partnerships, growing our own brands and scaling our businesses, how influencer marketing really took off, forming our own career paths and we are able monetize our business.. you know all the behind-the-scenes things that you likely don't see or hear about from most "Influencers". This is an episode you do not want to skip if you ever wondered what Influencer marketing is like from our perspective. This is truly an open and honest conversation and will hopefully also help anyone navigate running their brands or growing an Instagram account.

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Sweats & The City Founders On Working With Your BFF, Their Side Hustle Turned Job, Body Image, Skincare + More!

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:20:00 GMT

#45: In this episode, I am chatting with two beautiful souls that I met thanks to Instagram - Elizabeth Endres and Dale Borchiver from the very well known brand, Sweats and The City (SATC). Dale and Elizabeth are the fitness gurus who share the in's and out's of all things boutique fitness and SO much more like skincare, body image, brand building and their infamous snack times they host each week. They fill us in on the origin on SATC, leaving their full-time gigs for their side hustle turned mega brand, what it's like running a business with your best friend, how COVID impacted them personally and so much more.

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Welcome Back and Juicy Q+A Chat With Jordan!

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:34:00 GMT

#44: In this episode we are joined by my baby daddy, husband and best friend, Jordan, aka mcjordO and we get juicy guys. We sit down (so glamorously) on our bedroom floor to answer your questions and share the scoop on *so* many things like how we met, where the f we will be in 10 years, what we were like in college, how having kids has impacted our marriage, couples therapy and SO much more!

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Founders of Serenity Kids on Disrupting the Baby Food Industry + Feeding our Families

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:28:00 GMT

#43: In this episode, I am joined by my partner in crime and right hand in everything - Jordan - aka my husband as we chat with the Founders of Serenity Kids, Joe and Serenity Carr. Our family are *huge* fans of Serenity Kids and everything they are doing. So much so that we invested in the company last year. Joe and Serenity are completing revolutionizing the baby food industry one grass-fed meat and organic veggie pouch at a time. They are the creators of Ezra's favorite pouch (and the only one he has eaten) and in this episode they spill it all out for us. Why they created the brand, where they are headed, the importance of feeding our littles wholesome sources of food from a young age and a ton more. Plus you'll hear the struggles and challenges that come with starting a brand and what it is like to work with your significant other.

For more from Joe + Serenity, head on over to SerenityKids.com and stock up for your kids, nieces, nephews, friends, everyone! And use the code RACHL for 15% off your order.

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Valeria Lipovetsky - The Social Media Queen Shares The Scoop On Everything - Creating Engaging Content, Motherhood, Body Image + Marriage

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:28:00 GMT

#42: In this episode, we are chatting with Valeria Lipovetsky. The social media queen who started her brand over on YouTube just a few years ago. Valeria is such an inspiring entrepreneur, mom and her energy is contagious when you listen to her. We chat everything from why she started her brand and how it has evolved since day one, her story on creating a business after having children, falling in love with her husband and how he now works with her today and her relationship with body image and her approaching to motherhood and parenting and the lack of "balance" that comes with. For more from Valeria head on over to @valerialipovetsky. Don't forget to tag us when you are listening to the episode!

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Nicole Modic AKA Kale Junkie Shares Her Journey With Disordered Eating, Quitting Her Successful Lawyer Job + Growing Her Brand

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:00:00 GMT

#41: In this episode, I am sitting down with one of my closest friends - Nicole Modic. Otherwise known as "Kale Junkie" on Instagram. Nicole is best known for her delicious recipes she whips up in her kitchen just outside San Fransisco, her adorable two sons and her openness on her journey with her eating disorder. In this episode, Nicole shares absolutely everything with us. Her first marriage, going to college at NYU, getting divorced, going to law school, falling in love again with her husband Greg and how she started to run her blog full-time. For more from Nicole head on over to KaleJunkie.com! Don't forget to tag us when you are listening to the episode @kalejunkie + @rachLmansfield

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My 5 Year "Fired Anniversary" Chat With Jordan Plus A Q+A!

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 12:45:00 GMT

#40: In this episode, I am in the "hot seat" again this year. My husband and best friend, Jordan, and I chat about the last year and reflect a bit over the last 5 years since I was fired from my job. We dive into the crazy transition, building my brand and answer SO many of your questions about running my own business and more on the behind-the-scenes.

Definitely listen to last year's 4 year "Fired Anniversary" episode too as it gives a lot more background and the story on getting fired.

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Cameron Rogers - AKA Freckled Foodie On Starting Her Brand, Letting Go Of Food Anxieties, + Getting Pregnant Naturally!

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:08:00 GMT

#39: In today's episode I am chatting with one of my close friends, Cameron Rogers, the content creator and podcast host behind Freckled Foodie. Cameron and I quickly became friends after meeting at a few events in NYC. Cammie is one of those people who I can thank Instagram for bringing into my life. She is unapologetically herself in the best way and shows us so many aspects of her life in an unfiltered ways. Cameron started her brand a few years ago while she was working full-time at in finance and after a life altering event, decided to pursue her own brand full time to pursue her passions. Cam shares the scoop on starting her brand, letting go of food fears and anxieties, body image and her and husband's journey to conceive her first child after being they needed to do IVF. And at the end Cameron shares the sex of her baby! For more from the Freckled Foodie herself, head on over to @freckledfoodie and her podcast!

Huge thank you to one of my favorite snacks - Siren Snacks - for sponsoring today's blog post. Siren Snacks makes all non-GMO, vegan, soy-free, grain-free and gluten-free snacks. They are in bite form and one bag is a serving size (the dream). They have the most delicious flavors like dark chocolate brownie, lemon poppyseed, birthday cake, cookie dough and snickerdoodle. I remember the first day I tried them I literally ate 5 bags because I was so excited about every flavor they have. They also now offer a line of organic energy bites with flavors like mocha chip and matcha latte and their relaxation ones with hemp-derived CBD are a game changer. Use this link and the code RACHL to get 15% off of Siren Snacks.

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Hu Kitchen Co-Founders Jordan Brown + Jessica Karp On Creating Hu's (Deliciously Addicting) Products, Growing Their Brand + What Is To Come!

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:27:00 GMT

#38: In today's episode, I am chatting with two of the founders of one of our favorite brands - Hu! You likely know Hu because of their kickass dark chocolate bars, hunks, gems and crackers and they are exploding everywhere right now. And pre COVID you probably could have seen me in their restaurant in Union Square about 4x week.

I have been a groupie of Hu’s for years now. Way before my blog or Instagram and the founders have become dear friends of mine and in this episode you will hear the full lowdown on how they got started, their approach to food and why Hu products stand out so much compared to anyone in the market when it comes to ingredients, taste and everything. We also dive into why the restaurant closed, what is to come for Hu and you get to listen first hand to the brother and sister duo, Jordan and Jessica, who started the brand along with Jessica’s husband Jason. I love Hu so damn much we are even invested in the brand. They are changing the industry in the best way ever and it is a dream to be a part of the magic.

If you haven’t tried Hu’s products yet - 1000000% place your order with them today and use the code RACHL for free shipping on their site. You can’t go wrong with literally anything from them. But a few of my favorites are the cashew butter and vanilla bean, almond butter and puffed quinoa, crunchy mint, gems (those are the little chocolates I bake with!), every cracker flavor and the hunks are beyond addicting.

Thank you MegaFood for sponsoring today's episode. I personally have been buying MegaFood’s products for over 6 years now and am obsessed with the brand. All of MegaFood’s products are non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or vegetarian and SOY-FREE (something that is really rare in vitamins and supplements believe it or not). Use the code RACHL for 15% off your first order.

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Erika Welsh + Keeley Tillotson - Co-founders Of Wild Friends On Starting Their Brand, Working With Your Best Friend + All The Things On Making The BEST Nut Butters Ever!

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:10:00 GMT

#37: In today's episode, I am chatting with two of my favorite humans! The Co-founders of Wild Friends Foods, Erika Welsh + Keeley Tillotson. I have known these two amazing ladies now for years and they are truly the kindest most bad ass nut butter makers out there. They not only make the best creamy drizz-able peanut butter in the world but they use the most simple ingredients to do so in all of their products. In this episode, Erika and Keeley fill us in on how they started their brand, what it is like working with your best friend, going on Shark Tank, stopping school to grow their company and ALL the things on nut butter and more. Don't forget to use the code RACHL for free shipping when you stock up on their nut butters!

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Lily Nichols RDN - All Things Prenatal Nutrition, Weight Gain + Managing Your Diet Throughout Pregnancy

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:32:00 GMT

#36: In today's episode, I am chatting with the go-to Registered Dietitian on all things Prenatal, Lily Nichols. Lily is a complete genius when it comes to taking care of our bodies before, during and after pregnancy. Lily shares all of the nutrients we need from the time we are trying to conceive through your entire pregnancy. We also chat about the most underrated food to eat while pregnant, weight gain during pregnancy and what exactly is the "norm", how to handle 1st trimester nausea and if we are actually "eating for 2". Lily talks about her tips for optimal digestion during pregnancy, debunks food myths on what pregnancy women aren't supposed to eat (runny eggs, caffeine, kombucha, etc.). We touch on gestational diabetes and how to test for that and of course what to look for in a prenatal vitamin.

For more from Lily, head on over to her Instagram, website for such extensive blog posts and order her books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.

Thank you MegaFood for sponsoring today's episode. I personally have been buying MegaFood’s products for over 6 years now and am obsessed with the brand. Right now I am personally really focusing on my immune health and loading up on as many products as I can to keep me, my baby and my family healthy.

MegaFood offers so many immune-supporitve vitamins and supplements and if tablets aren’t your thing, they even have gummies and powders. I have been eating the C Defense Gummies every single day now and I am obsessed. They not only have this tangy orange flavor but they're filled with vitamin C and farm-fresh oranges, cranberries, blueberries and ginger root AND they are vegan and non-GMO. I also just stocked up on the daily immune support tablet, which is great because you take it once a day and it has vitamin C, vitamin D3 and zinc. All of MegaFood’s products are non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or vegetarian and SOY-FREE (something that is really rare in vitamins and supplements believe it or not. Use the code RACHL for 15% off your first order.

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Dr. Eric Forman - Fertility 101 + What To Know About Fertility Treatment

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 09:01:00 GMT

#35: In today’s episode, we are chatting with our fertility doctor, Eric Forman. Dr. Forman is the medical laboratory director at Columbia University Fertility Center and he oversees the IVF laboratory there. He helped us get pregnant with both Ezra and his baby brother and we love love everyone at the Columbia University Fertility Center. Dr. Forman fills us in on everything we need to know about fertility treatment and the dozens of techniques they have to help couples conceive.

A bit on what we touch on:

When it is “the time” to go and see a fertility specialist?
What are the most common reasons for infertility?
What to expect when you go to a fertility doctor
What tests are done to check on female and male fertility?
What the difference between IUI and IVF is?
If birth control actually impacts your fertility overtime
When to see a doctor if your period doesn’t return post birth control
If your diet and lifestyle will impact fertility
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and how to handle
PCOS and what this means for fertility
If you can conceive naturally for another child after doing IVF or IUI
Male infertility and how that is handled
Who makes a good candidate for egg freezing?

For more on our fertility journey head on over to this podcast episode. And this blog post on our journey with Ezra and this blog post on getting pregnant round 2!

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Lisa Hayim RD - Overcoming Food Fears, Ditching The Scale + Disordered Eating

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:18:00 GMT

#34: In this episode, I am chatting with one of most favorite people on the plant, Lisa Hayim. Lisa is an amazing Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist who is on a mission to help everyone fork the noise. Lisa is an expert at helping others overcome food fears and live their lives without that annoying voice in our heads saying "eat this" and "don't eat this". Lisa and I dive into our own personal journeys with disordered eating and how we approach our relationships with food today. Lisa also shares tips on how to handle people's comments about your body and how to not let other people impact how your relationship with food and yourself. We also dive into handling the holidays and why the beep it is so silly to not eat all day before a holiday meal or "big" dinner. We touch on getting rid of the scale and what the deal is with this high fiber diet and all the chatter around it.

For more from Lisa, head on over to @thewellnecessities and her website.

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Dr. Frank Lipman - Our Own Functional Medicine Doctor On Importance Of Vitamin D, Debunking Wellness Trends, Anti-Aging, Sleep, Gut Health + SO Much More!

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:05:00 GMT

#33: In today's episode, we chat with our very own Functional MD, Dr. Frank Lipman. Dr. Lipman is one of the most intelligent wellness experts and he is here in this episode sharing some of his wisdom with us. We dive into into a handful of topics in just one episode. A few of the topics we touch on:

Why vitamin D is so important to take
Thoughts on COVID-19 + best practices
Tips on anti-aging + better sleep practices
Thoughts on CBD oil, celery juice + colonics
How to know if your gut is off balance
What do to if you are constipated
The healthiest foods + oils we should eat
Thoughts on a plant-based diet
If caffeine is safe and what forms are best
How to best manage stress and anxiety

And the best part? Dr Lipman is actually accepting new patients now that he is running his practice virtually. So listen for the end when he shares more on that.

Thank you Simple Mills for sponsoring today's episode! Simple Mills has been one of my favorite products for years now. They make the most delicious gluten-free and grain-free crackers, baking mixes, cookies and more. Their Crunchy Cookies are a staple in our pantry and have been for years. Especially those Chocolate Chip ones that literally tastes like Chips Ahoy. I share all of my favorite Simple Mills products here and you can snag them over in Whole Foods Market as well as many other retailers. A few recipes using their cookies: GF Lemon Cookie Bars, Cookie Stuffed Brownies + Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pie

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Belen Soloman - Founder of Belen On Creating A Fashion Brand, Supporting Small Businesses + Her Style Tips For Every Woman

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:04:00 GMT

#32: In today's episode, I am catching up with a a dear friend of mine, Belen Soloman. Belen is the founder behind her own clothing brand - Belen. Belen truly makes some of the most comfortable clothing I have ever worn like her Cindy top and they are the type of pieces you want to wear daily. In this episode Belen shares her journey starting her own clothing brand, why it is so important to support small businesses, what makes her brand stand out and she shares her tips on what every woman should own in their closet. This episode is a bit different than my others in that it sounds like Belen and I are catching up on our weekly phone call and we recorded it. She is such a fun person to be around and I cannot wait for you guys to hear this episode and more on her family of squirrels she lives with (.. I am serious!).

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Emily Groden - Founder Of Evergreen On Launching A CPG Brand In 2020 + Her Journey Running Her Business So Far

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:30:00 GMT

#31: In today's episode, I am chatting with the founder of one of my favorite products and brands, Evergreen. Evergreen sells delicious and healthy toaster waffles that are made with simple ingredients and they are totally disrupting the freezer aisle. In the episode, the founder, Emily Groden, really highlights the beginning phases of starting your own CPG brand. She is in the infancy stage of starting her own company and she shares all of the trials and tribulations that have come with starting her brand so far. Emily also recently left her full-time job as a successful lawyer to pursue Evergreen full-time and she shares what it has been like launching a brand in a pandemic, what it was like getting in whole foods, funding her company, what the future has in store for Evergreen and more. I love that this episode is very different than my other episode with founders in that you get to hear a totally different part about starting your own business.

For more from Emily and Evergreen, head on over to their website and Instagram.

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Feeding Littles - Everything You Need To Know About Feeding Your Infant, Baby Led Weaning + All Things Feeding Your Family

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:47:00 GMT

#30: In today's episode, we are chatting with Judy Delaware + Megan McNamee, the incredible founders of Finding Littles. Judy is an Occupational Therapist and Megan is a Registered Dietician and they are the go-to resource for all things "feeding littles". We dive into so many helpful topics that you guys are going to find so incredibly helpful:

What is baby led weaning?
When is the best time to start feeding your infant?
What foods are best to introduce first?
When do introduce the top allergens?
How what you eat while pregnant impacts your child
Thoughts on the dozens of pouch brands for kids
What their thoughts are on the baby aisle in the grocery store
Is it possible for a baby to overeat?
Why it is so important to supplement with vitamin D?
Tips for getting your kids to eat veggies and what is on their plate
When table manners start to matter
The importance of family dinner and eating together
What to do if your kid only eats a few different things

Use the code JUSTTHEGOODSTUFF for $10 off Feeding Little's courses (they are amazing) and don't forget to follow them over @feedinglittles.

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Thank you Skout Organic for sponsoring today's episode! One of Ezra's favorite snacks. Skout Organic makes plant-based kids snacks made with 4-7 ingredients that I personally feel good about giving to Ezra. All of their bars are gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free and egg and dairy-free and many of their parts are even nut-free like the apple pie (my personal fave), blueberry blast and raspberry rush. You can snag 20% off fo your first order AND free shipping over orders of $23.95 with my code RACHL.

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Dr. Jolene Brighten - Post Birth Control Syndrome, Getting Your Period Back + All Things Female Hormones

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:50:00 GMT

#29: In today's episode, I chat with the leading expert in post birth control syndrome, Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten shares her own personal journey with birth control pill and how she got her period back. We dive into all things post-birth control and how it impacts you both mentally and physically. Dr. Brighten also shares her perceptive on nutrition and if it is really worth cutting out gluten and dairy-free to have a "healthier" cycle and tips for high stress and how that impacts your period. We also chat about how to talk to your doctor about going off the pill. Besides all things birth control, Dr. Brighten shares what we should be doing before starting a family and trying to get pregnant, if it is worth freezing your eggs and all things 4th trimester after having a baby. For more from Dr. Jolene Brighten, head on over to her drbrighten.com for so many amazing tools and don't forget to pick up her book, Beyond the Pill.

For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield + rachLmansfield.com.

Thank you Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode.They make the best plant-based and ready-to-eat organic meals. They send 3 meals each day that are so creative and unique compared to the dishes I usually make at home. Sakara also sells so many other things besides their meals like supplements, teas (we love love the teas over here - even Jord), dark chocolate granola and their have a metabolism super powder that has been so helpful on those days I am feeling so blah and fatigued - especially during this crazy quarantined time at home. Right now Sakara is offering an insane discount for you guys! 20% off of your first order using my code RACHL20.

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Katlin Smith - Founder + CEO of Simple Mills On Growing Her Gluten-free Brand + Behind-The-Scenes On Their Business

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:05:00 GMT

#28: In today's episode, I chat with the Founder + CEO of Simple Mills, Katlin Smith. Katlin fills us on on the back story of one of the most popular gluten-free brands. We chat why she started her company, what is was like expanding her brand and product line over the last few years and really what makes Simple Mill's products stand out on shelves. Katlin and I dive into ingredient pet peeves, COVIDs impact on their business, the hardest part about her job and hints on what new products are coming out soon. Katlin also shares her go-to oil right now, which I cannot wait to try.

This episode is not sponsored by Simple Mills. I love and use their products every single day and they make the most delicious gluten and grain-free eats. A few of my favorites are: Farmhouse Cheddar Crackers (they taste like cheez-itz), Banana Bread Baking Mix, Pizza Dough Mix, and their Soft-baked Peanut Butter Cookies. You can also find me baking/cooking with their products over on my blog.

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Danielle Walker - Healing Her Autoimmune Symptoms With Food, Starting Her Food Blog + Her Fertility Journey

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:15:00 GMT

#27: In today's episode, I chat with New York Times Best Selling Author of the Against All Grain cookbook series, Danielle Walker. Danielle shares her health journey with us and how she was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the age of 22 years old and how she has used food to help heal her. Danielle fills us on how she started her food blog and creating recipes, what a paleo lifestyle looks like for her, her must have items in the house for grain-free cooking and baking and how she cooks paleo-ish for her family. Danielle also speaks to her fertility journey and loss of their second child and what we can do to support other women and families during their journey. For more from Danielle, head on over to againstallgrain.com

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Monique Volz - Food Queen Behind Ambitious Kitchen On Growing Her Business, Her Journey With Food + Body Image And Transitioning Into Motherhood.

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:09:00 GMT

#26: In today's episode, I am chatting with my dear friend and incredibly talented recipe developer, Monique Volz, behind Ambitious Kitchen. Monique is an inspiration to so many with her amazing recipes for truly any and all tastebuds. She has the most drool worthy and easy recipes to whip up. She is best known for her insanely delicious cinnamon rolls, endless muffin and cake recipes and tons of savory eats. Monique shares her journey starting her food blog and transitioning into running her business full time. We also dive into her past with an eating disorder and how she has grown and evolved her relationship with food and her body over the years. Monique also dives into how she has expanded her business over the last few years and where she gets recipe inspiration from, what it is like working with her husband, getting pregnant and transitioning to motherhood. This episode is packed with so much amazing information and I could have chatted with Monique for hours. For more from her, head on over to @ambitiouskitchen and ambitiouskitchen.com.

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Jenné Claiborne - Vegan Food Chef + Blogger Behind Sweet Potato Soul On Living A Vegan Lifestyle

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:07:00 GMT

#25: In this episode, I chat with the talented food blogger and cookbook author behind Sweet Potato Soul, Jenné Claiborne. Jenné is best known for her delicious vegan recipes and incredible skills in the kitchen. Jenné shares how and why she started her blog and her journey becoming a vegan food chef, how she got her first cookbook deal, when she officially transitioned into a full vegan lifestyle and how that truly changed her life. We also dive into getting pregnant with her daughter and now raising her daughter vegan too, and Jenné shares her go-to vegan meals anyone will love, tips on transitioning into a plant-based lifestyle and her pantry staples. This episode is packed with tons of amazing info and Jenné is the sweetest mama - I know you guys will love her as much as I loved getting to chat with her. For more from Jenné head on over to sweetpotatosoul.com

For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

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Catherine McCord - Cookbook Author, Founder of Weelicious + One Potato On Her Journey Starting Her Brand, Feeding Her Family + All Things Smoothies

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:44:00 GMT

#24: In this episode I sit down with the amazing Catherine McCord. Catherine is the Founder of the mega successful blog, Weelicious. She is also a 3x cookbook author and the Founder of the family organic meal delivery service, One Potato. Catherine shares her journey getting to where she is today. She started working at a young age of 15 and kicked off her career in modeling for brands like Calvin Klein, Victoria's Secret and that eventually all led her to enrolling in culinary school when she found her passion for all things food. Catherine is a mom of 3 and she shares her tips when it comes to feeding her family, how smoothies have had the best impact on her family's health and what is in store for her brands next. Catherine also fills us on on the book writing process and what it was like writing 3 popular cookbooks all while being a mama. For more from Catherine, head on over to: Weelicious.com and @Weelicious.

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Bill Creelman - The Founder + CEO of Spindrift On Becoming A Leader In The Sparkling Beverage Industry

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:17:00 GMT

#23: In this episode I sit down with the Founder and CEO of our favorite sparkling water company, Spindrift. Spindrift has been my absolute favorite drink for years now. I have been a devoted customer and supporter of the brand for forever and to bring Bill Creelman, the Founder on truly is surreal to me. Bill shares everything you guys are curious about with his amazing beverage portfolio. This episode has a soft spot for me as I used to be the assistant to a CEO/Founder of a beverage company in my past life (see episode #4). Bill chats about his journey to starting Spindrift, entrepreneurship, how challenging it can be to create such a simple product, what the original Spindrift was and why they don't use natural flavors in their products. We also chat more about the product development process and where the inspiration for new flavors comes from, their unconventional road to success in retailers and trying to balance working and having a family.

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Ayana Lage - Racism, Social Media’s Reaction To The Anti-Racism Movement, + Personal Stories On Experiencing Racism, Marriage + Miscarriage

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:14:00 GMT

#22: In this episode, I chat with blogger and social media consultant, Ayana Lage, about social justice, anti-racism, social media’s reaction to anti-racism, Ayana’s own experience being black and in an interracial marriage and fertility. We talk about Ayana’s thoughts on #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackOutTuesday and whether or not those were effective. She shares things we can do daily to support anti-racism that goes beyond donating and sharing social media posts. We also chat about her thoughts on anti-racism being “trendy” now or if it is genuine. We dive into how to have more diversity on your social feed and within the products you use and so much more. We also transition into chatting about her pregnancy and her previous miscarriage. For more from Ayana, head on over to ayanalage.com and @ayanagabriellelage.

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Q+A With Alisa Vitti On All Things Birth Control Pill, Supplements, Female Hormones + More In Part Two

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:07:00 GMT

#21: In this episode, we continue our chat from last week with Alisa Vitti. If you haven't listened to Part One with Alisa, I highly recommend listening to that before this episode. Alisa walks us through cycle syncing 101, teaches us how to optimize our hormones and really all parts of our lives during each phase of the month. In this episode we have more of a Q+A format from the questions you guys sent in on Instagram. Don't forget to order both of Alisa's books: In the flo + Woman Code. They are like bibles to me.

What we chat about:

What supplements can you use to regulate a cycle? This the only maca brand Alisa recommends.
How you can increase estrogen and progesterone naturally? Linking to the Vitex here.
What are your thoughts on taking syndicated hormones such as progesterone to bring on a period?
What are the best methods of contraception + what are your thoughts on IUDs?
How to transition off the pill safely and how to talk to her doctor. Flo living guide
What are your tips for postpartum and how to prepare? Books Alisa recommends: Fourth trimester book and 90 days book
What does spotting between periods mean?
What do the different colors of our period means?
What are your tips for migraines during your menstrual cycle?
How can you cure chronic yeast infections?
Does seed cycling really work?
What are your tips for follicle growth and what supplement you and your partner should be taking. This is the Coq10 I take

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Alisa Vitti - Hormone Guru On Cycle Syncing, Biohacking The Female Body + Living In The Flo Part One

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:12:00 GMT

#20: In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the female hormone expert and author of best-selling books, Woman Code and most recently In the Flo, Alisa Vitti. Alisa has helped women everyone better tune into their bodies and she teaches us how to feel our best. I first read Alisa's book, Woman Code, 4 years ago and since then it has truly changed my life. She breaks it all down for us in this episode on how we can feel our best during each phase of our cycle. Think of this conversation as "Cycle Syncing 101". We chat about what to eat, how to exercise, how to have a better sex life and how we feel during each part of our cycle. Alisa also touches on women and intermittent fasting and her opinion on this. We dive into why women need more sleep than men, what lube to use and tips when your are trying to conceive.

This episode is very informative and I highly suggest writing down some notes during it. I was jotting down so many things when we were chatting. Alisa is truly such an expert on all things female hormones and I am so grateful have had her on the podcast. Stay tuned for next week for part two!

For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield + rachLmansfield.com.

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Just The Good Stuff Virtual Book Tour Panel With Melissa Wood, Alex Snodgrass + Monique Volz

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:39:00 GMT

#19: This episode of Just the Good Stuff is incredibly special to me. I had the honor of chatting with 3 inspirational women who I have the pleasure of calling good friends of mine. These conversations were originally going to be at live events throughout the country but during this sensitive time, we will be doing more virtual events like this. During each chat with our panelists, we also have some Q+A with the audience. I wasn't planning to share the event or record this for my podcast, but I am so happy we did so it can be shared with anyone and everyone. This conversation is truly so special and I cannot wait for you guys to hear!

First I chat with Melissa Wood, the creator of the mega successful app and workouts Melissa Wood Health. Melissa and I chatted for a bit in episode 13 on how she got started and in this conversation we touch on the current pandemic and its impact on everyone, the art of "saying no", what we have learned from being home, the run down on Melissa's skincare tips and favorite products like this brand and this brand, gua-sha, how we can stay positive, mediation and more.

Next we chat with Alex Snodgrass, the best-selling author of The Defined Dish, who you guys heard from in episode 15. In this episode we dive into how cookbooks have changed our businesses, how we eat and our philosophies on food, whole 30, tips for feeding young kids and families, what inspires us in the kitchen, staying motivated to cook and finding your niche in the wellness space.

We then talk with Monique Volz, the recipe developer and founder of Ambitious Kitchen and Ambitious Home. Monique recently also became a mama, which we chat more about in the episode. We touch on what balance means to us, what adjustments we have made since having babies, being okay with eating for comfort, what ingredients are most underrated in the kitchen, our Trader Joe's favorites, our favorite kitchen hacks, favorite recipes and more.

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Solo Episode: Q+A On All Things Motherhood With Rachel

Wed, 27 May 2020 20:14:38 GMT

#18: In this episode, we dive deep into all things motherhood, nursing, newborns, feeding Ezra and handful of other topics and questions you guys submitted via Instagram. This is my very first solo episode and I absolutely loved answering all of your questions and hearing what you guys are curious about. This episode is packed with a ton of info on things I haven't chatted about much before and I hope all my mama and papa friends out there find this helpful, not preachy and resourceful in anyway. I also list a handful of my favorites for Ezra over on my shop page, which I am constantly updating with more goods.

A peak at the questions and what we chat about:

Newborn:

What are your newborn must haves? Here is a full blog post on this.
What was the hardest thing about bringing a newborn home?
When did you know you had PPD? How did you feel better?

Nursing:

Did you always know you wanted to breastfeed? What are your tips? Here is a full blog post on my nursing tips for increasing supply
Has Ezra ever had formula?
What milk did Ezra have?
Does he still have milk and bottles?

Random questions:

How do you keep your home so neat and tidy? Here are some of my favorite baskets we have!
What are your tips for anyone working from home with a baby?
How much does Ezra sleep? Did you do sleep training? Here is a full blog post on sleep training.
Did you know you always wanted to be a mom?
What is Ezra’s daily routine?
Does Ezra watch TV? What are thoughts on screen time?
How is Jordan and Ezra’s relationship? Tips for a special bond with father and son?
What is your favorite part of being a mom?

FOOD:

How did you transition into solids? Here is a full blog post on feeding Ezra.
How did you get Ezra to eat his own food?
What does Ezra eat in a day? Here is an example on what Ezra ate in a day at 8 months.
What are your thoughts on pouches for babies? Here are the pouches we have used - code RACHL

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Jordan Younger - My Best Friend, The Creator And Writer Of The Balanced Blonde On Her Healing Journey With Lyme

Mon, 18 May 2020 14:40:52 GMT

#17: In this episode, I sit down with one of my very best friends, Jordan Younger of @thebalancedblonde. Jordan and I have known each other for years now (before I even started my own blog!) and she is truly the kindest and most loving beautiful soul. We catch up on my trip to LA in March and chat about how and when we became friends, how she inspired me to start my own blog and instagram, her journey to getting diagnosed with lyme, how she is healing her lyme + we dive into her SOS-free and plant-based lifestyle. Jordan is one of the most special people in my life and a friendship I cherish so so much. You’ll hear in this episode how informal it is and how we are truly the most open and vulnerable with each other. For more from Jordan, head on over to @thebalancedblonde, check out her blog and subscribe to her podcast!

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For more from me, head on over to @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. My cookbook, Just the Good Stuff is also officially in stores.

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Colleen Wachob - Co-CEO + Co-Founder of MindBodyGreen On Creating One Of The Top Wellness Sites, Journey With Infertility + Launching Their New Supplement Line

Mon, 11 May 2020 17:27:43 GMT

#16: In this episode, I sit down and chat with Colleen Wachob. Colleen is the Co-CEO + Co-Founder of one of the most popular wellness sites and podcasts, MindBodyGreen. Colleen and her husband, Jason, started the brand at the several years ago and it has continued to boom since then. Colleen shares how it all it started, where they get their latest scoop and learn about trends in the wellness space. We chat about what it is like running an industry leading brand with your husband. We also dive into Colleen + Jason's journey getting pregnant with their daughters and the unexpected twists and turns. Colleen shares some of her favorite wellness trends, including MindBodyGreen's new supplement line, and we also discuss her sleep struggles and where MindBodyGreen is going from here. For more from Colleen, head on over to @colleenwachob and mindbodygreen.com

Head on over to this site for more on MBG's supplement's that I have been using and loving. The magnesium + hemp multi+ are amazing. And the NR+.

For more from me, head on over to my blog or @rachLmansfield and if you are craving some gluten-free pop tarts and insanely good gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, order my cookbook!

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Alex Snodgrass - Cookbook Author + Creator Of The Defined Dish On Starting Her "Whole30-ish" Food Blog, Writing Her First Cookbook + Behind-The-Scenes On Her Business

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:41:00 GMT

#15: In this episode, I chat with my friend, Alex Snodgrass, the cookbook author and creator of The Defined Dish. Alex and I started chatting on Instagram a few months ago and instantly became friends and "colleagues" of sorts in the food blogging space. She is one of the most kind and down-to-earth women and I am so excited for you guys to hear more about her story. We dive into the back story of starting her "Whole30-ish" food blog and what inspired her to begin making recipes and share them with us. Alex creates the most delicious weeknight type recipes that recently turned into a cookbook that is also called, The Defined Dish. She shares more on the cookbook process in this episode and also what it was like traveling on her tour throughout the country. We dive into what it is like staying present in real life while also being with our families and also where she sees her business going next. For more from Alex, follow @thedefineddish and head on over to thedefineddish.com for more recipes + order her cookbook here.

For more from me, head on over to @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. My cookbook, Just the Good Stuff is also officially in stores.

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Sarah Larson Levey - Founder + CEO Of Y7 On Building And Expanding Her Unique Yoga Empire + Getting Pregnant After 2 Miscarriages

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:11:00 GMT

#14: In this episodes, I sit down with my friend, Sarah Larson Levey, the Founder + CEO of the badass yoga studio, Y7. We chat about about how and why Sarah started Y7 and what motivated her to start her yoga practice. We touch on working a full-time job while also rapidly growing Y7 at the same time and when she transition to Y7 fully. Sarah and I dive into the backend of the business and her unexpected entrepreneurial path, her different approach to funding for Y7 and briefly working with her husband during a time of rapid growth. We then transition into Sarah and her husband's fertility journey and getting pregnant after 2 devastating miscarriages. Sarah shares how this impacted her relationship with her partner and what her pregnancy journey has been like over the past few months (she is almost 8 months pregnant now!). For more from Sarah, follow @sarah_ayako and for more on Y7, follow @Y7 Studio.

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For more from me, head on over to @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. My cookbook, Just the Good Stuff is also officially in stores.

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Melissa Wood Health - Mindful Fitness Guru On Starting Her Brand, Her Journey To Finding Peace Within Her Body, Becoming A Mother + How She Got To Where She Is Today.

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 08:29:00 GMT

#13: In this episode, I hang out with my dear friend and one of my most favorite humans, Melissa Wood. Melissa is the creator of the fitness phenomenon, Melissa Wood Health, the ever so popular and kick ass fitness app on your phone. Melissa shares a mindful approach to working out and meditating with hundreds of thousands of women everywhere every single day. In our conversation, we chat all about how she got to where to she is today and her journey to finding peace within her body, eating a plant based diet, her disordered relationship with food years ago and falling in love with her husband, Noah. We also chat about the transition into motherhood and her journey being pregnant and while nursing. Melissa is one of those people you just want to be around all day every day. Her energy is just as beautiful as she is and I cannot wait for you to hear this episode! For more from Melissa follow @melissawoodhealth and head to melissawoodhealth.com and download her app on your phone!

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Kelly LeVeque - Nutritionist And Celebrity Health Coach On Growing Her Brand, Nutrition Basics For Everyone, Miscarriage, Pregnancy + More

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:45:00 GMT

#12: In this episode, I chat with Kelly LeVeque, the best-selling author of Body Love and more recently Body Love Everyday. Kelly is an amazing holistic nutritionist and celebrity health coach where she has positively impacted so many with her well-known Fab4 smoothies and helping us understand food and fueling our bodies without depriving it. Kelly walks us through the basics of nutrition, debunking health trends, building her business and how she grew her brand to where it is today. She fills us in on how she landed her first book deal and getting her first “celebrity” client. Spoiler alert: Kelly really knows what it is like to hustle and her story is so inspiring to listen to. Kelly also shares her journey conceiving, pregnancy cravings, her son’s birth story and the unexpected twists and turns motherhood has had her on so far (I was shaking this entire story!). We touch on our nursing journeys and what it has been like to “wean” our bubbas so far. This conversation is truly one of my favorites so far. Kelly, thank you for sharing all of your wisdom and your story with us! For more from Kelly, head on over to her website and @bewellbykelly.

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For more from me, head on over to @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. My cookbook, Just the Good Stuff is also officially in stores and the tour is ON!

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Rachel + Liz Moody - The Ins + Outs On Writing a Cookbook, All The Behind-The-Scenes On Just The Good Stuff + More On My Business

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:23:10 GMT

#11: In this episode, my dear friend, Liz Moody sat down to interview me on the cookbook writing process. We chat about everything that had to do with creating my first cookbook, Just the Good Stuff, which is officially out in the universe! I share the steps to landing a book deal starting with finding an agent, writing the proposal, finding a publisher that worked for my dream book, and then we dive into the actual recipe creation process. We also talk about how I didn't have a book title until just before pre-order, what I really wanted to have on the cover (spoiler alert: it isn't what I originally envisioned), and all the details on the photoshoot for my cookbook. The evolution of my business and where I see it going in the future and expanding my team. Liz has an exciting prediction on where my business will go as well. We also dive into a bit more on why I cook with the ingredients I do, my overall perceptive on food and eating in general.

Just the Good Stuff has officially LAUNCHED. I will be headed out on my cookbook tour starting in NYC then LA, Austin, West Palm Beach, Nashville and Chicago. Follow along over on @rachLmansfield and visit my blog for the latest cookbook scoop. The entire book is gluten-free and there are tons of dairy-free, paleo, plant-based and nut-free recipes.

Thank you so much to the lovely Liz Moody for taking the time to interview me for JTGS. Please follow Liz over @lizmoody, subscribe to her podcast and order her two amazing cookbooks!

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Liz Moody - Becoming A Successful Journalist And Cookbook Author, Managing Anxiety, What It Is Like Being In The Thick Of The Wellness Industry And Transitioning To Working For Herself

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT

#10: In this episode, I sit down with the 2x healthy cookbook author, magazine editor, wellness blogger and podcast host, Liz Moody. This is truly one of my favorite conversations yet to share with you. Liz is not only a good friend to me but she has so many amazing stories we can all resonate and learn from. Liz shares how she became a successful writer, how she landed her very first book deal (spoiler alert it didn’t happen the first few times), her ongoing journey with anxiety, how she handles being in the thick of every wellness trend and juggling so many perspectives. We also dive into our thoughts on Instagram and “oversharing” and having a career within social media, marriage, starting a family and so much more. This interview will have you feeling like a fly on the wall when we are out for lunch. Follow @lizmoody and head on over to www.lizmoody.com and subscribe to Healthier Together for more from Liz.

For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff and come hang out with my on the book tour in NYC, LA, Austin, Palm Beach, Nashville and Chicago!

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Dr. Will Cole - Our Own Functional Medicine Doctor Answering Questions About Digestion, High Cortisol, Adaptogens, Bloat, Inflammation, Hormones, Food Sensitivities And SO Much More

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT

#9: In this episode, I have a long and informative with one of the top functional medicine doctors, Dr. Will Cole. Will is the 2x best-selling author behind Ketotarian and more recently, The Inflammation Spectrum. We candidly chat about a variety of topics including: digestion/poop, what to eat for good bacteria in the gut, all things inflammation, if food sensitivity tests actually work, views on kombucha, all things adaptogens and which to use, managing cortisol levels, what actually is “bloat” and tips to manage it, the best oils to cook with, leaky gut, SIBO, tips for optimal sleep and how much we actually need, how to beat allergies, CBD oil, hormones, birth control and infertility and so much more. Dr. Will also shares 5 wellness practices everyone can afford. Follow @drwillcole and head over to www.drwillcole.com for more!

*Please pardon any spotty sound quality. This interview was conducted via Skype as I was so excited to bring the amazing knowledge from Dr. Will Cole to you!

For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff.

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Samantha Abrams - Co-Founder of Emmy's Organics On Creating An Industry Leading Product, Staying True To Your Brand And Working With Your Life Partner

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT

#8: In this episode, I sit down with the Co-Founder and Head of Marketing of Emmy’s Organics, Samantha Abrams. Samantha and her life partner, Ian, founded the extremely delicious and popular CPG brand, Emmy’s, over a decade ago in Ithaca, NY. Samantha fills us in on the back story of how they started their company and growing it to the place it is today without taking outside capital, what it is like working with your significant other and so much more about growing a nationwide brand from the bottom. We also briefly touch on the raw food diet, which actually inspired their delicious cookies. For more from Samantha follow @samantharabrams_, @emmysorganics and check out www.emmysorganics.com

For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff coming out in ONE MONTH!

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Sam Eckstein - Co-Founder Of Springbone Kitchen On Opening A Fast-Casual Healthy Restaurant In NYC, Running A Business With Your Best Friend, The Importance Of Quality Food And All Things Bone Broth

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT

#7: In this episode, I sit down with Sam Eckstein. Sam is the co-founder of Springbone Kitchen, a fast-casual restaurant I personally frequent here in Manhattan. He is also the mastermind behind bringing healthy homemade-style food into consumer’s hands all over the city. Sam along with his best friend, Jordan Feldman, opened Springbone together over 3 years ago. They focus on serving all quality ingredients at their restaurant such as sustainable meat, olive oil, homemade bone broth and they source organically and locally. Sam fills us on what it is like running a business with your best friend and teaches us the importance of quality meat and why we should buy 100% grass-fed versus conventional meat, the sustainable factor to bone broth and so much more. Not to mention Springbone makes my favorite burger in the world. Visit www.springbone.com for more information on their mission and menu and follow @springbone to drool over all of their delicious food.

For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff.

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My Mom, Evelyn Mansfield's, 60th Birthday Episode - Our Family Growing Up , My Mom's Background, Our Relationship As Mother Daughter And Reflecting On Life Together.

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT

#6: In this episode I sit down with a very special person in my life, my Mom, Evelyn! Otherwise known as "Ma" or "MeMe" around here. My Mom is my very best friend. She is my rock and this episode is so so special to me in many ways. We openly chat all about her upbringing and childhood, how my parents met, my family growing up, what I was like as a kid growing up and more on my relationship with my Mom. Plus she fills us in on her favorite snacks, food and some of the dirt on our family. Don't forget to wish MeMe happy 60th birthday! Love you so much mama.

For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff.

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Abby Cannon - Opening Up About Our Infertility Journeys, Post-Birth Control Syndrome, Unexplained Infertility, Miscarriage + Starting A Family

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT

#4: In this episode I sit down with my good friend and RD, Abby Cannon, to chat all about infertility and our journeys to get pregnant. We both share our stories from going off the pill (birth control) in our mid-twenties and struggling to regain our menstrual cycles post pill (which never came back!). Then we were both eventually diagnosed with “unexplained infertility”. We dive into our experiences with merging both eastern and western medicine practices to start a family by incorporating acupuncture into our routine while also relying on hormones from our Reproductive Endocrinologists. Abby and her husband also experienced the heartache of a miscarriage during this journey prior to getting pregnant, which she openly speaks about in the episode.

Our conversation is longer than most episodes, but it is incredibly open and vulnerable and something we hope comforts anyone who may be struggling to start a family of their own. We are here for you!!

For more from Abby, follow @abbysfoodcourt and more on their fertility story here.

For more on my fertility journey, head over to this blog post and this YouTube video.

For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff.

Thank you Primally Pure for sponsoring this episode! Code RACHL for 10% off their non-toxic skincare. The blue tansy deodorant, cacao lip balm, almond + vanilla body butter and flower bath are just a few of my favorites!

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Rachel + Jordan - My 4 Year "Fired Anniversary" Episode Where I Share The Story On How I Built My Brand And More On The Behind-The-Scenes Of My Business As An Entrepreneur

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT

#3: In this episode, I am in the "hot seat". My husband, Jordan Carpenter, interviews me and we share a bit more on how it how it all got started and why I created my blog in the first place. Contrary to what many think, I didn't have the confidence to pursue my blog full-time and leave my desk job. On December 3, 2015, I was fired unexpectedly from my job at a CPG brand as their Earned Media Manager. This led me to pursue my own brand full-time and embark on this crazy journey running my food blog and Instagram full-time. I chat about my brand partnerships and how those came about, answer a handful of your questions about the behind-the-scenes over here and I open up about the in's and out's of running my business solo.

For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff.

Thank you, Garden of Life, for sponsoring this episode. I share all of my Garden of Life favorites here.

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Melissa Ben-Ishay - President and Chief Product Officer of Baked By Melissa on Building Her Cupcake Empire, Getting Fired From Her Previous Job, Working With Family And Juggling Mom Life

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

#2: In this episode, I am sitting down with Melissa Ben-Ishay. The President and Chief Product Officer of Baked By Melissa. We get to hear more of the backstory behind her famous bite-sized cupcakes, getting fired from her job, creating her dessert empire, working with family members, transitioning into motherhood, living in Hoboken and so much more. Melissa has one of the most zen and laid back perspectives on life and it was truly refreshing sitting down to chat with her. She is someone many can connect with and listening to her story and more on her family and business just makes eating each cupcake and macaroon even sweeter. For more from Melissa follow @melissabenishay, @bakedbymelissa and check out www.bakedbymelissa.com

For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff.

Thank you Simple Mills for sponsoring this episode!

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Priscilla Tsai - CEO + Founder Of Cocokind On Building A Skincare Empire, Starting A Brand On Your Own And The Low Down On All Things Skincare

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

#1: In this episode, I sit down with Priscilla Tsai is the Founder and CEO of cocokind. She is not only a good friend of mine, but a complete boss. We chat all things skincare and her secrets behind her now glowing and flawless skin after struggling with hormonal acne for years. Priscilla is also the founder of a leading skincare brand in the sustainable non-toxic skincare industry. Her products are personally a favorite of mine and are a staple in my routine. Not only do they work but they also are super affordable. We also talk more about starting and funding a business herself after leaving her full-time job, what makes her brand standout amongst the industry and much more! Learn more about cocokind at www.cocokind.com and follow along @cocokindskincare and @priscilla.tsai for her skincare secrets and behind-the-scenes.

For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff.

Thank you Simple Mills for sponsoring this episode!

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Just the Good Stuff Trailer

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:08:23 GMT

This is the trailer for the Just the Good Stuff podcast. A podcast hosted by Rachel Mansfield, the creator behind the blog and Instagram, rachLmansfield. Rachel is a cookbook author, recipe developer, new mama to her bubba, Ezra and wife to her best friend, Jordan. Each week, Rachel chats with various CEOs and founders, wellness experts, cooks, bloggers and other impactful people who love to just share some ‘good stuff’ with everyone. These interviews touch on topics including: starting a business, healthy and delicious food, hormones, relationships, infertility and much much more. For more from Rachel and the podcast, head on over to rachLmansfield.com and @rachLmansfield on Instagram. Don’t forget to preorder Rachel’s cookbook, Just the Good Stuff, available for preorder today!

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