Food and Mood: Conversations with Stef and Lara

Join Stef & Lara as they share tools & tips to get through long weekends, family gatherings, & other celebratory events.

Stef & Lara are joined by Meg Pressman to chat about the benefits and healing aspects of Sound Therapy. Listen as Meg gifts us a micro-session of sound therapy and shares the power of the bowls with us all.

Join Stef & Lara as they talk about body shaming. They touch on the causes, the impact it has on people, and their own experiences. This episode reminds us that body shaming doesn't discriminate.

Stef & Lara are joined by Ann Cunillera & Tricia Kelly who discuss the early stages of mothering, lactation, and various feeding situations new mothers encounter.

Stef & Lara combine forces with Ann Cunillera & Tricia Kelly. They share their expertise from working with new mothers and chat about the birthing journey, bonding, the role of new mothers, postpartum depression, and so much more about the mothering transition.

Stef & Lara are joined by Dr. Anne Marie MacDonald to chat about diabetes, training, and running a triathlon, children and so much more!

New York transplant and Culinary Institute of America grad Katie Reicher is the executive chef of  Greens Restauran t  in San Francisco, chats with Stef & Lara about her journey from culinary student to executive chef. Chef Katie continues the restaurant’s legacy of “celebrating vegetables,” while moving the art of vegetarian cuisine to the next level.

This episode is all about BOUNDARIES. Learn about setting boundaries, healthy expression of your emotions & how boundaries help your relationships grow.

Diane Pagan of Senior Moments Care joins Stef & Lara in a conversation about caring for older adults. Together they cover advocacy, family dynamics, nutrition, and other topics that affect the aging generation.  

Kathy Joyce joins Stef & Lara to chat about fitness, nutrition, bone density, and more for women during menopause and perimenopause. To learn more about Kathy or to contact her, visit her website .

Stef & Lara chat with ADHD coach Emily Rubin Persons of SKIP Coaching . This episode covers real talk about ADHD, tips, nutrition, sleep and so much more.

Dr. Richard Cordaro joins Stef & Lara for some real talk about T1D. Lara shares her experience living with diabetes and having Dr. Cordaro as part of her medical team. To learn more about Dr. Richard Cordaro visit his website .

Stef & Lara talk about weight management and your mindset. It is not only food choices that help you maintain a healthy body it is also your mindset.

Stef & Lara talk with Kerry Laster of Laster Ranch , and animal sanctuary. Kerry shares her experiences with the animals, and chats about her past life as a restaurant owner and the joy she finds at Laster Ranch Sanctuary. Laster Ranch is a open to visitors and always happy to have volunteers join them!

Stef & Lara learn about hypnosis from Sara Somerville. Find out how Sara helps 'pull out the old script & put in a new one'! Sara is a consulting hypnotist and a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and the International Association of Counselors & Therapists.  You can find out more on her website Hypnosis for Change .

Stef shares the MIND diet with us. Lara and her husband joined by a lifelong friend Steve chat with Stef to learn how to decrease Alzheimer's risk and improve your health.

Valentine's Day with Stef & Lara - they remind us all that LOVE is not just what happens on Valentine's Day.

Stef & Lara chat with not 1 but 2 Steves, who are lifelong friends about aging and getting older.

Stef & Lara chat with Coach O (Kevin O'Grattan), the founder and coach of Team O Coaching . He is Lara's secret weapon that turned her into a 'runner' Coach O has a Master's Degree in athletic coaching and has spent years learning about the most updated, science-based, best practices on run training development. Kevin is also a certified coach in endurance races and Track &...

Stef & Lara chat about the healing benefits of spices. Chronic inflammation prevents our bodies from healing properly and the use of spices and herbs can assist in keeping inflammatory response at bay. Plus Stef's Spice Blend recipe!!!

Immunity boosting tips, and a special guest! Our special guest, Cathy from Angelwing Herbs has studied Reiki, herbs, and homeopathy. She shares her experience and knowledge about their products that are specific for boosting the immune system.

Happy New Year! We have made it through the holidays - welcome to veganary, dry January, and the first month of the new year!

Stay Food & Mood STRONG this holiday season.  Join Stef & Lara as they share tips and strategies to help you navigate upcoming holiday parties and family gatherings. 

Does the holiday season make you anxious? elated? both? Join Stef & Lara as they talk about Food & Mood for the holidays. Sharing information, tips, and ways to navigate holiday stress and the never-ending food supply, Stef & Lara will remind you to be kind to yourself, both nutritionally and mentally.