Self-Care with Jean
Jean Edelman
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Jean Edelman, an inspirational author, speaker, and educator, hosts this podcast focused on mindful living, extreme self-care, nutrition, and balance. She shares her expertise in wellness, macrobiotic cooking, and mental health to help listeners navigate challenging times. The show offers practical advice for physical and mental well-being.
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7/26/26: Allowing Ourselves to Smile More 23.07.2026 10dkThis 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 smile and when we laugh. We talk about why laughter can coexist with grief, why some of the people who laugh most deeply are the ones who've walked through the hardest things. And we talk about why, somewhere along the way, so many of us adults forgot how to play. Self-care isn't only about managing stress, my friends. It's about remembering how to feel alive. So this week, I invite you to notice what makes your heart feel a little lighter. What makes you smile naturally. What helps you breathe a little deeper. And let's give ourselves permission to welcome more of that — not someday, but now. Come listen in, wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, this is Earth School. We're here to learn to love ourselves and love each other. Life comes from us, and life is for us. I hope you smile more, laugh more, and find more joy in your day. 💚 Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
7/16/26: The Humble Magic of Black Beans 16.07.2026 5dkThis 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 cultures and kitchens for centuries. I wanted to spend this episode reminding us all that the most healing foods are often not extravagant — they're the ones that connect us to earth, to family, to comfort, and to resilience. We talk about why black beans are such nutritional powerhouses — rich in plant-based protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, folate, and antioxidants — and why their steady, slow-digesting energy is such a gift for our blood sugar and our hearts. I also share why I want to challenge you to try cooking dried black beans from scratch this week, instead of reaching only for the can. There's something deeply grounding about rinsing them, soaking them overnight, and simmering them slowly with onion, garlic, bay leaf, and cumin the next morning. The whole kitchen fills with warmth. And of course, I couldn't leave you without recipes — four of them, including one that might surprise you (hint: brownies 🍫). This episode is really about abundance — not abundance in excess, but abundance as enough. Enough nourishment. Enough comfort. Enough to share. I'd love for you to join me in the kitchen this week. Pour yourself a cup of tea, and let's slow down together. 💚 Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
7/9/26: Finding Your Claires 09.07.2026 12dkThis 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 me. Because this conversation isn't about becoming mystical or extraordinary. It is about becoming present enough to recognize the subtle language of your own inner knowing. Have you ever thought of someone moments before they called? Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the tension in it? Have you ever just known something in your gut before there was any evidence of it? My dear friends, that is your intuition. And it has been with you your whole life. What the Claires offer us is simply a beautiful language for the ways intuition already communicates with us. In this episode, we explore each one — clear seeing, clear feeling, clear knowing, and clear hearing — and I share a few gentle practices to help you begin strengthening these gifts with compassion, not pressure. Because here is what I most want you to hear: intuition is not something we acquire. It is something we remember. This week, I am inviting you to slow down, soften, and listen a little more deeply to the wisdom already within you. It has always been there, dear friends. We just have to get quiet enough to hear it. Come listen — I think you'll love this one. 💚 Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
7/2/26: The Magic of Mushrooms 02.07.2026 7dkI have been so excited to share this week's episode with you, because we are talking about one of my absolute favorite ingredients in the whole kitchen — mushrooms. I know, I know — maybe you're thinking, mushrooms? But dear friends, stay with me, because these extraordinary fungi are so much more than what we grew up putting on our pizza. They are earthy, grounding, deeply healing, and honestly? They might just change the way you think about food as medicine. This week on The Kitchen with Jean, I'm walking you through the beautiful world of mushrooms — from the familiar button and cremini to the remarkable lion's mane, which supports focus and cognitive health, to the beloved shiitake, which has been studied for immune support for centuries. Each one carries its own personality and its own gift. And then we cook. Together. I'm sharing four recipes that I truly love: 🍄 Smoky Mushroom Bacon — I promise you, this one will surprise you in the best possible way🍄 Creamy Mushroom Soup — comfort in a bowl, pure and simple🍄 Lion's Mane Crab Cakes — a weekend treat that feels special and nourishing all at once🍄 Roasted Mushroom Garlic Toast — weeknight magic with whipped ricotta and arugula What I love most about mushrooms is what they teach us. In the forest, fungi take what has fallen — the decay, the difficult seasons — and transform it into nourishment so new life can grow. And dear friends, we do the same thing. We take our hard seasons, our compost of experience, and slowly, quietly, we turn it into wisdom and compassion. Isn't that beautiful? Come into the kitchen with me this week. Your body — and your spirit — will thank you. Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
6/25/26: A Conversation About Your Skin 25.06.2026 8dkHave you noticed how summer light is different? It lingers, it stretches, it touches everything a little more directly. It can feel beautiful and energizing — even healing — but it also asks something of us, especially when it comes to our skin. I'll be honest with you. As a teenager, I did not take care of my skin. I was sunbathing with the best of them. But I woke up, and now I am diligent — sunscreen every day, protective clothing, a hat, my sunglasses. We all need our vitamin D, but it's about balance. So in this week's episode, I want to slow this down with you. We'll talk about summer skin care not as a list of products, but as a practice of attention. I'll share five gentle ways to care for our skin this season: how to protect without disconnecting, how to hydrate from the inside out, how to cleanse with kindness, how to create a small evening ritual of repair, and — maybe most important — how to truly listen to what our skin is telling us. Because our skin doesn't need perfection, dear friends. It just needs attention. Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
6/18/26: The Summer Kitchen 18.06.2026 6dkThis week on The Kitchen with Jean, I'm sharing five simple summer recipes — three savory plant-based dishes and two sweet treats — all built around the vegetables and fruits that are at their absolute peak right now. We're talking sun-ripened tomatoes, sweet corn, tender zucchini, golden peaches, and luscious mango. No heavy ovens. No complicated techniques. Just beautiful ingredients, simply prepared, and full of the energy of summer. Here's what's waiting for you in this week's episode: 🥒 Grilled Zucchini with Lemon and Herbs — soft, simple, and bright🍅 Tomato with Garlic and Olive Oil Toss — barely a recipe, completely perfect🌽 Warm Corn and Avocado Bowl — sweet, creamy, and satisfying🥭 Chilled Coconut Mango Bowl — a gorgeous light breakfast or cool evening treat🍑 Grilled Peaches with Maple Syrup Drizzle — a little indulgent, a lot wonderful And as always, all of the recipes are available to download so you can bring them right into your own kitchen. Dear friends, this is a season of ease. Let's honor that. Let's get outside, enjoy the farmers markets, sit at picnics, take in the summer air — and when we do cook, let it be joyful and light. As Dr. Li reminds us — add new fruits and vegetables, keep it simple, and enjoy yourself. 💚 I'll meet you in the kitchen. Have a beautiful, bountiful week. Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
6/11/26: Finding Your Essence - Four Ways to Soften the Noise 11.06.2026 9dkIn this week's episode of Self-Care with Jean, we're talking about how to soften the noise, not the noise from the outside world, but that constant internal hum that can become so familiar we forget what life feels like without it. I'll share four gentle practices to help you find your way back to your essential self. Not rules. Not a long to-do list. Just four small doorways and you can start with just one today. Because here's what I want you to remember: your essence doesn't need to be created. It's already here. The only work is to return to it. As always, I'm so glad you're here. Be gentle with yourself this week. Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
6/4/26: Our Heart Needs a Cooling Kitchen 04.06.2026 8dkThis week in the kitchen, I've been thinking about what it means to tend that fire. Not extinguish it. Not let it rage. But keep it steady, so our joy can glow without burning us out. Because here's what I've noticed, dear friends — and maybe you have too. When the heat rises, whether from the sun, from stress, or from what we're eating, our hearts start to race a little. Our sleep gets restless. Our minds won't quiet down at the end of the day. And the kitchen, as always, has an answer. This week's episode is all about three simple, cooling recipes rooted in the wisdom of TCM that will help you move through June with more ease and balance: 🥬 Bitter Melon with Garlic and Black Beans — a new ingredient that teaches our palate something honest and healing 🥒 Smashed Cucumber with Sesame — June's quiet hero, cooling and hydrating from the inside out 🌱Green Beans with Garlic and Ginger — gentle support for digestion and inner balance I even found a new vegetable for us to try together — just like Dr. Li suggested! So come with an open mind and an open palate, dear friends. This episode is my gentle invitation to ask yourself: Are we eating in a way that cools and calms us? Are we giving our hearts space to rest? Small changes make a huge difference. A cooling salad. A meal eaten slowly. A pause before the next bite. And next week, we are going inward. We'll be talking about finding our essential selves in the midst of life's noise. Quieting the mind, returning to the breath, and coming back to what truly matters. I can't wait to be with you for that one. Until then, eat simply, stay cool, and take care of your heart. Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
5/28/26: Your Natural Reset Button 28.05.2026 7dkIn this new episode of Self-Care with Jean, I'm taking you back to something simple — something that has always been available to us, even when we forget to notice it. The healing sounds of nature. The wind through the trees. The waves rolling in and out. The birds greeting us in the morning. These sounds don't rush us. They don't judge us. They simply exist — and when we truly allow ourselves to listen, something beautiful begins to happen. Our bodies remember how to rest. Our nervous systems are working so hard, dear friends. The notifications, the traffic, the low hum of stress we don't even realize we're carrying. Nature speaks a different language — slower, softer, more rhythmic — and it sends our body the most important signal: We are safe. We can soften now. In this episode, I'll walk you through four gentle practices: How to create a moment of intentional listening How to use nature sounds to anchor your breath How to replace noise with nourishment How to let nature hold you — even briefly You don't need hours in the forest. You don't need a perfect setting. You just need one sound, one breath, and one moment of willingness. That's your self-care this week. And it's so much closer than you think. 💚 Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
5/21/26: The Magic in Your Spice Cabinet 21.05.2026 6dkThis week, we're spending time together in the kitchen, and we're talking about something small, wonderful, and mighty: spices. Not just for flavor — though the flavor is glorious — but for nourishment, healing, and tradition. When I open my spice cabinet, I see a map of the world. Cinnamon from tree bark, turmeric from a root, cumin from the tiniest seeds. Every jar carries a story. And here's what I want you to remember: these little pinches of goodness are quietly working for you every time you cook with them. Turmeric calms inflammation. Ginger soothes your digestion. Cinnamon supports balanced blood sugar. Garlic has been used for generations to strengthen immunity.💚 In this episode, I also share three simple, nourishing recipes you can download any time — a golden turmeric rice, cozy cinnamon apples, and a spiced lentil soup. Simple, beautiful food that loves you back. If you've ever stood in front of your spice cabinet feeling a little unsure, this episode is my gentle invitation to you: open the cabinet, choose something new, and just try it. Our kitchen doesn't need to be perfect. Our meals don't need to be complicated. Sometimes all it takes is a pinch of something new to bring the joy right back. Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
5/14/26: Creating Peace Within 14.05.2026 8dkThis week on Self-Care with Jean, we're talking about something I know we all long for: peace within ourselves. Not the kind that only shows up when everything is going right — but the deep, steady kind that stays with us even when life feels uncertain, noisy, or hard. In this episode, I'm sharing seven gentle practices to help you return to that peace — again and again, no matter what's happening around you. We'll talk about creating space between ourselves and our thoughts, letting go of what we're holding that we simply don't need right now, coming home to our bodies, and — this one is so important — learning to speak to ourselves with the same kindness we'd offer someone we love. Because here's what I know to be true: peace is not selfish. Peace is necessary. And you don't have to earn it. It's already within you, waiting for just a little space, a little kindness, a little attention. 🎧 Come listen this week — I'd love to walk through this together. 👉 selfcarewithjean.com And next week, we're heading to The Kitchen with Jean to explore the magic of spices — cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, garlic — and the incredible nourishment and healing they bring. Tie on your apron, dear friends. It's going to be a delicious one. 🌿 Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
5/7/26: Tiny Green Magic - How Fresh Herbs Nourish Your Body and Brighten Your Kitchen 07.05.2026 8dkSpring is here, the gardens are blooming, and I have something so wonderful to share with you this week — and it may already be sitting right in your refrigerator. I'm talking about fresh herbs. I'll be the first to admit — growing up Italian and Irish, I knew exactly two herbs: parsley and basil. That was it! It wasn't until my macrobiotic and plant-based journey that I discovered the whole beautiful world of herbs waiting for me. And today, I want to open that world for you. In this week's brand new episode of Self-Care with Jean, we're heading back to the kitchen together. I'm sharing the nourishing power of herbs like rosemary, cilantro, sage, thyme, and mint — tiny leaves that have been used for centuries as medicine, as food, and even as currency. And the best part? Getting them into your life couldn't be simpler. I'm sharing two of my favorite easy recipes you can make this week — including a beautiful herb-infused olive oil blend you can keep in your fridge and drizzle on everything, and a simple salad booster that will make your greens come alive with flavor. This is self-care, my friends. It doesn't have to be complicated. It just has to be intentional. Health can be easy. Health does not have to be hard. 🎧 Listen to this week's episode now at selfcarewithjean.com — or find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and YouTube. And next week, we're talking about creating peace within — through simple shifts in thought, kindness, and presence. Real peace isn't found outside. It's already in us. I can't wait to share that with you. Until then, keep chopping, tasting, and savoring life, dear friend. 💚 Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
4/30/26: Bloom in Your Own Time 30.04.2026 7dkThis week we're wrapping up April with something I believe so many of us need to hear right now — a gentle invitation to stop pushing and start allowing. We live in a world that rewards striving, achieving, and staying on top of everything. But what if the most powerful thing you could do this week is simply loosen your grip? In this episode, I'm sharing why allowing is not giving up — it's actually one of the most supportive, loving things we can offer ourselves. We'll talk about what allowing really looks like in our daily lives, from the small moments when we catch ourselves rushing, to the bigger places where we're white-knuckling our way through life waiting to feel "okay." I also share a simple heart-centered practice you can try today — no equipment, no expertise needed, just your hand, your breath, and a willingness to ask yourself one quiet question. Because the truth is, dear friends, nothing in nature blooms all at once. And neither do we. You are not late. You are not missing anything. You are simply unfolding, and that is more than enough. Plus, stay tuned for a preview of what's coming next week on The Kitchen with Jean — we're celebrating fresh herbs and I cannot wait to share it with you! Until then, be well. 🌿 Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
4/23/26: Interview Part 4 with Dr. William Li - Why Plants Are the Ultimate Medicine 23.04.2026 15dkThis week's episode is a JOURNEY—literally and figuratively. We're diving into Part 4 of our conversation with Dr. William Li, physician, scientist, and bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet. Here's what you're about to discover: What an incredible journey we've had with Dr. William Li in this fourth and final part of our conversation. I am just so grateful to share this with you. Today, we dove deep into something that's so close to my heart - plant-based eating and food as medicine. You know, about 15 years ago, I made a shift. My family had a lot of heart disease, and I said to myself, "I don't want to go down that path." So I stopped eating dairy, shifted to plant-based foods, and fell in love with beans - all kinds of beans! And cooking! Oh my goodness, cooking is the best self-love we can give ourselves. Dr. Li shared something beautiful with me - in places around the world where people naturally eat healthy, they don't call it "plant-based eating." They just call it regular eating! Isn't that wonderful? They don't have to call out the plants because it's just part of the harmony of living. Here's what really lit me up in our conversation today: Plants are Mother Nature's Pharmacy - and I'm not talking about pharmacy with a "PH," but with an "F"! Dr. Li explained how plants are packed with polyphenols that lower inflammation, boost immunity, and feed our gut microbiome. And remember, my friends, 70% of our immune system lives in our gut! Dr. Li also challenged us to become explorers - like Indiana Jones at the grocery store! Every time you see a plant or vegetable you don't recognize, don't ignore it - lean into it. Pull out your phone, look it up, watch a recipe video right there in the aisle, and dare yourself to try something new every week. Dr. Li's Three Beautiful Takeaways: Health can be easy - it doesn't have to be hard. Take time to eat and savor food that you actually enjoy that is also healthy. Explore your food - dare yourself to try something new, but become informed first. Look it up, watch how to cook it, or order it at a restaurant. View food as medicine - not as a restriction or discipline, but as part of your self-care. Give yourself permission to find foods you enjoy that are also healthy. My beautiful friends, this is what I want you to take with you this week: Cooking whole food is self-love. When we cook for ourselves and our families, they feel the love in that food. Just like our grandmothers - we felt their love in their cooking, and that was part of the healing, the medicine in the food. Remember, digestion begins in our mouth. Take your time. Savor your food. Be mindful. This is Earth School, everyone. We're here to learn to love ourselves and love each other. And what better way to love ourselves than through the food we choose to nourish our bodies? Dr. Li's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrWilliamLi Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
4/16/26: Interview Part 3 with Dr. William Li - Food, DNA & the Science of Staying Well 16.04.2026 16dkThis week's episode is a JOURNEY—literally and figuratively. We're diving into Part 3 of our conversation with Dr. William Li, physician, scientist, and bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet. Here's what you're about to discover: Dr. Li opens my eyes (and yours!) to the idea that there is no single "superfood" — what's truly super is your own body and its remarkable built-in health defenses. We talk about your blood vessels, your gut microbiome, your DNA, and how everything you eat travels through 60,000 miles of blood vessels to nourish every single cell in your body. Yes, you read that right — 60,000 miles! And wait until you hear the jaw-dropping story about T-Rex blood vessels — I literally could not believe what Dr. Li shared with me about his paleontologist friend and what they found under a microscope. It is one of those moments that reminds you just how miraculous life really is! We also get into something so important — your DNA. Did you know that only 5 to 10% of cancers are genetically driven? That means 90 to 95% are related to environment, diet, and lifestyle — and that means we have power, friends! We can tip the odds in our own favor! Dr. Li shares practical, simple foods you can eat right now to: 🫐 Support healthier blood vessels (hello, blueberries and apples!) 🥑 Boost your immune system (avocado and extra virgin olive oil!) 🍵 Feed your gut microbiome (matcha tea and mushrooms!) 🍉 Protect your DNA from the inside out (watermelon juice as sunscreen — yes, really!) And my favorite part? Dr. Li reminds us that self-compassion is medicine too. Movement, sleep, stress management, laughing with friends, and eating foods you genuinely love — these are the fundamentals of longevity. No crazy supplements required! This is Earth School, my friends. We are here to learn to love ourselves and love each other — and what better way to do that than to nourish our bodies with intention and joy? 🌍💛 Tune in next week for Part 4, where Dr. Li wraps up with the power of plant-based eating, how to explore new foods like an adventurer, and three simple takeaways you can act on starting today! Dr. Li's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrWilliamLi Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
4/9/26: Interview Part 2 with Dr. William Li - Lessons from the Mediterranean 09.04.2026 12dkThis week's episode is a JOURNEY—literally and figuratively. We're diving deep into Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. William Li, physician, scientist, and bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet. Here's what you're about to discover: Dr. Li takes us from the halls of medical school (where nutrition training is shockingly minimal) to the ancient monasteries of Greece, where he lived like it was the 16th century—and even cooked an Easter feast with a canoe paddle in a pot the size of a hot tub. Yes, you read that right. But beyond the incredible stories, Dr. Li shares profound wisdom about HOW we eat being just as important as WHAT we eat. He reveals why the Mediterranean approach—eating as community, savoring every bite, talking about the food instead of our stress—is a lost art we desperately need to reclaim. You'll learn: ✨ The REAL origin story of "food as medicine" (spoiler: Hippocrates never said it!)✨ Why vegetables should never be a "side dish"✨ How to transform your relationship with eating through mindfulness and community✨ The power of seasonal, local, traditional foods for prevention and healing Ready to slow down and savor? Listen now and let us know what resonates with you! Dr. Li's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrWilliamLi Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
4/2/26: Interview Part 1 with Dr. William Li - The Science of Mindful Eating 02.04.2026 13dkI am so excited to share this very special conversation with you! In this first episode of a four-part series, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. William Li — physician, scientist, and bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet — for a conversation that I truly believe will change the way you think about food forever. 🌿 Dr. Li and I connected at the opening of the Edelman Fossil Park Museum in Mantua, New Jersey, and from the moment we met, I knew we were aligned in one powerful belief: food is medicine. In this episode, Dr. Li walks us through something so simple yet so profound — how we eat matters just as much as what we eat. We explore: 🥗 Why nobody ever teaches us how to eat 🧠 The science of eating slowly 🫀 The power of chewing your food and how it activates your mouth's microbiome to produce nitric oxide — naturally lowering blood pressure and releasing your body's own healing stem cells 🌍 Lessons from the world's healthiest cultures, including the Mediterranean and the Blue Zones, and what their traditional eating habits can teach us 🥣 Why savoring your food is not just a pleasure — it's a biological necessity Get your pen and paper ready, dear friend, because Dr. Li drops so much wisdom in this conversation. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and I cannot wait for you to hear what's coming in Parts 2, 3, and 4! Remember — life comes from us and life is for us. Food is medicine. Let's love ourselves, love each other, and start by savoring every single bite. 💛 Tune in next week for Part 2, where Dr. Li takes us on a personal journey to the Mediterranean and a 16th-century monastery kitchen to share how food as medicine became his life's mission. Dr. Li's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrWilliamLi Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
3/26/26: Behind on Water - Hidden Signs You’re Dehydrated 26.03.2026 10dkThis week on Self-Care with Jean, I'm talking about one of the most essential — yet most overlooked — pillars of good health: hydration. It's so easy to fall behind when it comes to drinking enough water, especially when life gets busy. But our bodies are constantly sending us signals when we're not drinking enough — from headaches, dizziness, and muscle cramps, to constipation, dry skin, mood swings, and even confusion. Yes, confusion! I walk you through the key signs of dehydration, what's happening inside your body when it's not getting enough water, and — most importantly — simple, practical tips to stay hydrated every single day. From starting your morning with a room temperature glass of lemon water, to infusing your pitcher with fresh fruit, to eating water-rich foods like watermelon, soups, and berries — small changes make a big difference. Remember, just by going about your normal day, your body loses between 8 and 12 cups of water — so we're already behind before we even get started! Drinking water is one of the easiest and most powerful acts of self-care you can give yourself. So please, dear friends — fill up that beautiful glass pitcher, sip throughout the day, and take all the bio breaks you need! Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
3/19/26: The Ancient Secret to Vitality 19.03.2026 6dkThis week, I'm sharing one of nature's oldest secrets — fermented foods — and why I believe they are truly traditional medicine for the body and soul. From my days studying macrobiotics, I discovered that foods like miso, sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and tempeh are so much more than a wellness trend. They are living foods packed with probiotics, enzymes, and powerful postbiotics that work quietly and beautifully inside you every single day. I'll walk you through five reasons to invite fermented foods into your daily rhythm — from building a thriving gut garden and boosting your immune system, to lifting your mood and giving you more energy. Did you know that 70% of your immune system lives in your gut? That connection changed everything for me. I'm also sharing my all-time favorite recipe — a traditional miso soup — the very first macrobiotic recipe I ever learned to make. It's warm, grounding, and calming. It's my go-to meal when I come home from a trip or when I'm feeling off and need to come back to center. Remember, dear friends — good health comes one meal at a time, one bite at a time. Let's discover fermented foods together and have fun doing it! Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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 -
3/12/26: Welcome What You Feel 12.03.2026 13dkIn this episode of Self Care with Jean, I'm sitting down with you to talk about one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of our wellness journey: honoring our emotions. So many of us have been taught to push our feelings aside, to stay strong, to keep moving. But what happens when we do that? Those emotions don't disappear — they get stuck in our bodies, showing up as tightness in our chest, knots in our stomach, or tension in our throat. Today, I want to help you change that. Together, we'll explore simple but powerful tools to help you feel, acknowledge, and move through your emotions — without judgment. I'll walk you through the power of the pause, how to use movement and journaling to process what you're feeling, and a beautiful technique called RAIN. We'll also talk about how the foods we eat, the environments we're in, and even acupressure and somatic awareness can support our emotional health from the inside out. Remember, dear friends — this is Earth School, and every emotion is a lesson. Let's learn it together. 💛 Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com! ----- 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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