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Make Plant-Based Cooking Flavorful & Fun with Nisha Vora

Release Date: 11/06/2024

The Secret to Feeling Good About Your Food with Tara Vander Dussen

Once Upon A Food Story

Do you know where your food really comes from? It’s easy to forget that behind every ingredient are the people, the land, and the stories that bring it to our plates. Tara Vander Dussen is a fifth-generation dairy farmer and environmental scientist who brings passion, expertise, and a fresh perspective to the table. She believes that understanding the journey of our food — from seed to plate — helps us make choices with confidence and clarity. Through her work on the award-winning Discover Ag podcast and new TV series, Discover Ag TV, Tara demystifies modern farming, shines a light on...

Slow Down, Think Clearly, Live on Purpose with Cory Allen

Once Upon A Food Story

What if the most powerful thing you could do right now is slow down? In a culture that glorifies hustle, constant connection, and doing more, slowing down can feel like a radical act. Yet it’s often exactly what we need to gain clarity, reconnect with ourselves, and make choices that truly align – not just about work, but in how we take care of our whole selves. Cory Allen is an author, meditation teacher, and podcast host who reaches millions every day with his fresh perspective on what it means to feel clear and calm. He believes it’s not about pushing harder, but about creating more...

How to Heal Pain Using Compassion, Mindset, and Food with Vinny Crispino

Once Upon A Food Story

What if your pain has a deeper message – and you could learn how to listen, respond, and even heal? Pain isn’t just physical. It’s emotional, mental, and often tied to the deeper stories we carry in our bodies. But those stories aren’t fixed, and we have the power to transform them. Vinny Crispino, founder of Pain Academy and expert in pain science, knows this firsthand. After a life-changing injury, he moved from resisting his body’s signals to understanding and working with his nervous system. Now, he helps others improve their relationship with pain through compassion, movement,...

When the Food You Love Doesn’t Love You Back with Chef Bai

Once Upon A Food Story

What if the food you’re most attached to is actually keeping you from feeling your best? It’s a tricky place to be when you love something that may no longer be serving your body or your health. For Chef Bai, that food was dairy. But breaking up with it wasn’t just about cutting out one ingredient – it was about listening to her body, reclaiming her health, and rediscovering joy in the kitchen. A classically trained French chef and best-selling author, Chef Bai combines culinary creativity with a passion for nourishment, proving that healthy, healing food can still be rich in flavor...

Walk Your Way to Clarity, Energy, and Calm with Elise Museles

Once Upon A Food Story

Have you ever brushed off walking as “just” walking? What if you reframed it as a ritual, a reset, and a powerful form of self-care? In this solo episode, I share how I rewrote my walking story – and how you can, too! What started as something I barely considered important has become one of my most grounding and joyful wellness practices. Along the way, I discovered how intentional walks can support your body, mind, mood, and so much more. I also explore my favorite types of walks – from blood sugar and morning walks to creativity and gratitude walks – and how just a few mindful...

Unleash Your Voice and Build Confidence with Kyra Gladwin

Once Upon A Food Story

What if one of the most overlooked tools for well-being was something you use every day – without even realizing its full potential? Kyra Gladwin, a seasoned vocal coach and performer, shares how reconnecting with your voice can help you feel more grounded, expressive, and confident. With a background in musical theater and a deep understanding of vocal health, Kyra believes your voice isn’t just how you sound, it’s how you show up. We explore the connection between your voice and your emotional state, how breathwork supports presence, and how food, hydration, and everyday habits...

How to Live with More Joy & Less Regret with Karen Salmansohn

Once Upon A Food Story

What if embracing your mortality was the secret to living with more joy and less regret? Bestselling author and behavioral change expert Karen Salmansohn brings her signature wit, heart, and no-fluff wisdom to a topic most people avoid: death. But instead of fear or gloom, Karen offers a refreshing and empowering perspective on how getting clear on your mortality can actually help you live more fully. We discuss what Karen calls “near-life experiences,” explore a powerful practice called death mindfulness, and dive into why writing your own eulogy might just be the most life-giving thing...

Quiet the Food Noise & Reclaim Your Inner Wisdom with Elise Museles

Once Upon A Food Story

Is your mind constantly buzzing with questions about what, when, or how to eat? Are you stuck in loops of second-guessing, comparing, or trying to “get it right”? That’s food noise – and in this solo episode, I help you turn down the volume so you can tune back into you. Through personal stories and client experiences, I dive into how even the most well-intentioned wellness messages can disconnect you from your intuition and create more stress than clarity. Whether it’s diet culture, social media “experts,” or friends and family, we explore how to recognize your unique sources of...

Cultivate Joy and Feel Happier Every Day with Elise Museles

Once Upon A Food Story

Want to feel more alive, grounded, and genuinely happier – starting now? Add in more joy! In this solo mini episode, I explore why joy is not something you chase or wait for… and how it can be a healing, everyday nutrient your mind and body need to thrive. Research shows how joy can lower stress hormones, strengthen your immune system, and support nervous system regulation. And the best part? It’s more accessible than you might think. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why joy is essential for your physical and emotional health – and the science to back it up Practical ways to...

Nourish Your Nervous System with Adaptogens & Herbs with Tasha Rose

Once Upon A Food Story

What if the key to feeling more grounded, resilient, and well was already growing in the earth—or waiting on a shelf nearby? Tasha Rose is a trained herbalist, medicine maker, and devoted mother who has spent her life studying the natural world and now empowers others to tap into the magical properties of plants. Through her company, Tasha Rose, she offers organic herbal supplements for both kids and adults, blending traditional wisdom with modern wellness practices to create accessible, plant-based solutions to combat life’s stressors and sniffles. In this conversation, Tasha shares how...

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Whether you’re a dedicated vegan, plant-curious, or simply want to spice up your vegetable repertoire, we all could benefit from adding more plants to our plates!

Nisha Vora, the culinary talent behind Rainbow Plant Life and author of the NYT bestseller, "Big Vegan Flavor", believes that plant-based cooking should be joyful, vibrant, and deeply satisfying. With her passion for bold, layered flavors, she shows how simple techniques and spices can make plants the star of any meal.

Nisha shares her intuitive approach to creating recipes, from gathering inspiration at farmer's markets to skillfully blending flavors — a craft passed down from her mother and enriched by her Indian roots. Her personal journey inspires millions to bring that same sense of joy, ease, and creativity to cooking and eating.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Nisha's inspiring story of leaving her law practice to pursue a career in food

• How a “flavor-first” approach makes plant-based meals more satisfying

• Ways to create delicious dishes with a “building blocks” method

• The essential spices and herbs for vibrant vegan cooking

• Tips for learning to trust your intuition in the kitchen

• How a few shifts toward plant-based eating can positively impact your health, animals, and the environment

Get ready to feel more confident in the kitchen and reach your full [plant-savvy] potential!

Resources Mentioned:

The Vegetarian Flavor Bible

Sticky Coconut Milk Braised Tofu

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