Just the Good Stuff

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.

#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!

Thank you Kaari Foods for sponsoring this episode. These paleo and plant-based dressings are an absolute staple here in my kitchen (oh and they are bubba approved). You can use them as salad dressings, marinades, anything! And there are zero preservatives in them - no gums no nada. Use the code RACHL for 20% off your orders!

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

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

#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.

Thank you Primally Pure for sponsoring this episode (code RACHL for 10% off your order). A few favorites from their organic + non-toxic skincare brand: mask trio (the plumping one is so good!!), charcoal deodorant, oils and their cocoa lip balm. Everything they make is truly amazing. This is a brand I have been using now for over 4 years!

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!

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

#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!

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

#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!

This episode is sponsored by one of my absolute favorite brands, Garden of Life. Their organic and non-GMO products are a staple in our home. I use everything from their vitamins to probiotics, coconut oil and more. Their Oil of Oregano and Elderberry Syrup and Gummy's are a must-have for when you are feeling under the weather. Mix the oregano oil with some water and chug! It'll help to kill any bacteria and make sure to take along with their Women's Once-Daily Probiotics. 

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

#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.

Thank you Kaari Foods for sponsoring this episode. These paleo and plant-based dressings are an absolute staple here in my kitchen (oh and they are bubba approved). You can use them as salad dressings, marinades, anything! And there are zero preservatives in them - no gums no nada. The creamy caesar and greek vinaigrette are two of my personal favorites as you see over on my Instagram. Use the code RACHL for 20% off your orders!

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

#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!

Thank you Primally Pure for sponsoring this episode! Their NEW facial masks are an absolute game changer and really all of their non-toxic skincare products. The new plumping mask is a personal go-to as is the blue tansy deodorant and cocoa lip balm. Code RACHL for 10% off your orders.

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

#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.

Thank you Kaari Foods for sponsoring this episode. These paleo and plant-based dressings are an absolute staple here in my kitchen (oh and they are bubba approved). You can use them as salad dressings, marinades, anything! And there are zero preservatives in them - no gums no nada. The creamy caesar and greek vinaigrette are two of my personal favorites as you see over on my Instagram. Use the code RACHL for 20% off your orders!

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.

#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.

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

#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!

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

#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.