Chef Lorraine
Am I there yet ? Journey to Wellness
Musings of one spunky creative soul on a personal journey of BECOMING her very Irie self - and LIVING HER ITAL LIFE ITAL | Pronounced " EYE-TAL - Jamaican word meaning "Pure, Authentic, Vital , Uncontaminated. Started as therapy , Switching to Wellness and Nutrition Chef Lorraine Nutrition and Wellness Coach www.theitallifestyle.com IG | @theitallifestyle
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Chef Lorraine
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Dec 29, 2025
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Episodes
Measure Your Year By Becoming, Not By Busy 29.12.2025 20:57
Send us Fan Mail Let’s trade the end-of-year scramble for something softer and far more honest. We slow down, take a long breath, and measure the past twelve months by courage, connection, and character rather than speed or spotlight. This reflection is not about fixing; it’s about witnessing who we’ve become and carrying the most grounded parts of ourselves forward. We trade year-end hustle for a...
October, Heavy and Hopeful 15.10.2025 18:29
Send us Fan Mail The calendar flips to October and the air feels heavier—yet there’s a pulse of hope running through it. We sit with that tension and talk frankly about awareness that actually heals: mental health beyond buzzwords, breast cancer beyond pink, and domestic violence beyond stereotypes. Instead of glossy slogans, we lean into the messy truth of mornings that feel impossible, bodies th...
Back, Rooted, Renewed 29.09.2025 14:04
Send us Fan Mail The mic is back on, but the heartbeat is different—steadier, warmer, and anchored in a deeper why. After eight years leaning into wellness and thirteen months in full-time psychotherapy, I’m opening the door to a new season where safety is the foundation and presence beats perfection every time. I share the pivot from chef to therapist not as a reinvention, but as a continuation o...
Navigating Bipolar Disorder Through Alternative Means 26.11.2024 1:01:49
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you abandon conventional medication for a more holistic approach to mental health? Tara from Brooklyn shares her eye-opening journey with bipolar disorder, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of navigating life without pharmaceutical intervention. Listen as we explore the invisible nature of health struggles and uncover the transformative power of kindness,...
The Miracle Tree: Unveiling Moringa's Superior Health Benefits 16.09.2024 27:42
Send us Fan Mail Curious about how Moringa outshines even the most celebrated superfoods? Join us in this episode of "Am I There Yet? Nutrition and Wellness," where we unravel the extraordinary benefits of Moringa, often called the "miracle tree." Discover how it surpasses kale with twice the protein, four times the calcium, and six times the iron. We discuss Moringa's imp...
Wellness Redefined From Diets to Lifestyle Shifts 17.02.2024 19:33
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself on the brink of burnout, grappling with the decision to take a step back for your sanity? This episode is a deep dive into the art of pausing, as my friend Sandy and I open up about the trials left in the wake of COVID-19. We don't just skim the surface; we sink into the grit of physical recuperation, the mental toll, and the financial hurdles th...
Carbs Uncovered – Separating Fact from Fiction for Healthier Choices 16.02.2024 21:19
Send us Fan Mail In part two about Blood sugar we look and uncover the truth about carbohydrates with and learn why they are not the diet villains they're often made out to be. We're peeling back the layers of misunderstanding to reveal the essential roles that carbs play in fueling every tissue in our body - from our brains to our muscles. Tune in as we differentiate between simple an...
Journey to Wellness - Blood Sugar Regulation using herbs 07.02.2024 22:01
Send us Fan Mail Join Chef Lorraine as she go over natural remedies to help regulate your blood sugars levels. Blood sugar regulation is paramount for maintaining overall wellness. Stable blood sugar levels are the key to keeping our mood, bellies, and minds in balance. Long term uncontrolled blood sugar levels can contribute to some pretty serious health complications, from diabetes and cardio...
It is what it is - another Woh Sah moment 17.01.2024 42:02
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by my new friend Petra from @thenutronia as we talk and heal each other and hopefully something we discuss will touch some aspect of your daily life process . Another Woh Sah indeed . songs by Selena Gomez - My Mind and Me Jenna Raine - It is what it is ... Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitalli...
All We got to do is breathe - Woh Sah 11.01.2024 28:40
Send us Fan Mail Chef's musings at the start of the calendar year . a few reminders to just Woh Sah ,...... Breathe. featuring the song Breathe by Ruby Amanfu :-) Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
Make time to protect your " Beautiful Little Life " in 2024 05.01.2024 32:29
Send us Fan Mail Chef welcome the year 2024 with a new season , and welcomes her friend J to talk about using psychedelics in treating mood and trauma . A candid account of J's experience on her own Journey to wellness. features the song " Little Life" by Cordelia Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagra...
Why rush ? Let's do "Gentle January" 17.01.2023 26:39
Send us Fan Mail Its's tradition to jump into the new year with gusto , but what if we eased in gently instead .. I talk about this and my friend Brigitte from Philly joined me on this the first episode of 2023 Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links...
Leaving 2022 and shooting ALL shots in 2023 09.12.2022 26:42
Send us Fan Mail Musing on all the emotions of 2022 and looking forward to 2023 ... how do you feel about the year ? Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
I, You , We deserve it all .... We are worth it 12.09.2022 24:24
Send us Fan Mail Three days till I complete my 50th cycle on this earth .. just a little reflection and growth that happened just this last week ..... We never stop learning on this life journey Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
Finding yourself and leaving the space of Self erasure.... 06.09.2022 21:34
Send us Fan Mail Thinking of all the times I, we in a need to be liked, to survive, to feel safe in spaces and around people we erase ourselves .. and how it feels to come out of that .. the bitter and sweet... just musings ... because we all have done it at some point ... Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/it...
Scared ...but still determined .....Shaky but still standing 01.09.2022 20:16
Send us Fan Mail Today while musing about an ordinary day. I realised that it had a spark ..and that, fearful or not. I will not leave my full potential unexplored ... Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
Let's leave the comfort of survival mode ... who else coming ? 24.08.2022 22:32
Send us Fan Mail It's been a few months, but here I am talking about this comfort one that we need to get out of .... survival mode .... Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
Remain in the moment ..Let the day surprise you sometimes 22.04.2022 17:09
Send us Fan Mail Just thinking about how the day surprised me today in a good way and a not so fab way .. but it all balances out, the ying and the yang. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
I have my friends with me ....... 06.04.2022 21:41
Send us Fan Mail One of those days ... well weeks when I am really dragging and I am so thankful to have that circle who take the time to just check-in, even if I don't share that I need a pick me up. The people who lean on us may not be the ones we lean on .. but aren't we all happy to have this system? Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallif...
Thank you for being a friend ....... 23.03.2022 24:34
Send us Fan Mail A simple text got me thinking .... about being a friend, as opposed to having a saviour complex and the damage it does ... Are you being a friend or a fixer to make yourself feel good? Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
Feelin good and doing the pivot :-) 18.03.2022 1:01:07
Send us Fan Mail This double episode .. yes one hour of an amazing connection with two wonderful Queens Aram and Bentley :-) discussing life, pivots and lessons from the Pandemic twist. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
Put the cape down --you caant save evryting :-) - 40 days 04.03.2022 26:00
Send us Fan Mail It's been a while .. but since we have entered Lent .. yes these things never leave you eh .. but It is a great marker to use for creating great energy ...... Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
Live with unapologetic realness ..can we ? Let's try :-) 22.01.2022 27:22
Send us Fan Mail "This year", I am striving to live a more unapologetically real life, being brave enough to live imperfectly both publicly and privately while being gentle with whatever that looks like every day... musings on that journey and what I have learnt on the way to this. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.i...
A "Boasty " Year in the making :-) 08.01.2022 21:46
Send us Fan Mail What do we intend for this year .. get into it .. I also go into my list of things i have learnt for sure these last two years . :-) Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
2022 Let's be Amazing :-) 06.01.2022 20:13
Send us Fan Mail Season 4 And i shared my thoughts on 2022 and what growth has been to me ..:-) Support the show https://www.instagram.com/theitallifestyle/ https://www.theitallifestyle.com http://www.instagram.com/italretreat_turksandcaicos connect with chef at any of the links above :-)
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