Nourishing Creativity with Chef Carla Contreras

Basically, I as reaffirming every single day that things are hard, that I need to hustle and struggle. I don’t believe this anymore. I had a conversation with my friend and coach Meg Burton Tudman earlier this week. She asked me, “what would it be like if things were easy?” Gosh, even with two kids, multiple businesses, and a constantly changing world. What if things could be easy, even if just fo...

Challenge + Journal Prompt: “What would it feel like to reconnect to your joy?” I am excited to hear your thoughts! Join the Poppy Community on FB here Eat Well, xo Chef Carla Read the Full Show Notes Here PS: Please tag me @chefcarla_c on Instagram so I can continue the conversation with you. Use the hashtag #showupfullypodcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with Victoria Granof. Put your headphones on and listen now! Victoria Granof is the chief Creative Director, collaborator, food stylist and visionary who heads up Victoria Granof Studio. Conceptual, wildly clever and verbal (check out her cookbooks). Victoria and her long time band of co-creators and assistants create compelling, delicious and meaning...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with Ilona Pamplona. Put your headphones on and listen now! Ilona Pamplona is an Astrology Informed Self-Compassion Life Coach. She has helped hundreds of women reconnect with their inner world, harness the magic of their emotions, and transform their most important relationship: the one they have with themselves. Our conversation starts with Ilona ex...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with Dr. Naza Nalani. Put your headphones on and listen now! Dr. Naza Nalani is a digital entrepreneur from Vancouver, Canada. She has earned her PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and Master’s in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Waterloo. Our conversation starts with food and the energetics of it. We go straight into manifestation and abunda...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with Meg Burton Tudman. Put your headphones on and listen now! Meg Burton Tudman is on a mission to support women in honoring their highest selves through coaching, writing and speaking. Her specialty is holistic coaching for superwomen empowering them to align their mind, body and soul, so they can live a life they love.  Our conversation starts with...

In this short 15 minute podcast episode, I talk about why transitioned from teaching online cooing classes to teaching intuitive content creation in the Poppy Content Lab. I also share my food styling, photography, and recipe development for wellness brands. I talked about my start with Well + Good, Nutritious Life, and justBobbi.com . This episode wasn’t easy to publish but I wanted to give you t...

Our conversation starts by Tejal talking about how she makes ancient practices like yoga and meditation fun and playful for children (and adults). She goes into the Ayurvedic Clock and how she uses this sister science of yoga to plan her days.  Read the FULL SHOW NOTES:  https://www.carlacontreras.com/podcast/tejal-v-patel Tag us @chefcarla_c and @tejalvpatel #showupfully to continue the conversat...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with me and Katy Prince. Put your headphones on and listen while you cook, clean, or while you reheat pizza using Katy’s tip! Katy Prince (she/her) is an ethical copywriting expert and sales coach. She is the Founder and CEO of The Squirm-Free School of Business. This is conversation is from the Cooking is the New Healthy archives from the end of Janu...

Our conversation starts with explaining what The LoveFull Eating Method is: It’s focused on love for yourself rather than love from other people. It’s a different approach than the fear based eating of avoiding fat, sugar, or carbs. Chrissy gets really clear on what Showing Up means to her and why she has ditched trying to be, “a good person.” She shares her ideas on unconditional love. We go into...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with Adrianna Naomi. Pour yourself a cup of tea, roll out your yoga mat, or grab a snack while you listen. Adrianna Naomi is a Brooklyn based bilingual Yoga Teacher (English and Spanish) who specializes in Vinyasa, Power Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt, and Restorative Yoga. Our conversation starts with intuitive eating and listening to your body. We also chat a...

Our conversation starts with talking about working motherhood. She talks about her routine with her family, how they have a sit down breakfast everyday, and how it’s such a special time. Sarah talks about her “power days” in terms of work. She uses a big calendar to breakdown day, and focuses on her top three things to get done. Her days are full of doing different projects but she only does thing...

In this short eight minute podcast episode, I introduce Show Up Fully + I share journal prompts on how to use the new moon in Aquarius energy that happened on 2/11/21.  Get the Journal Prompts + MORE Here:  https://www.carlacontreras.com/podcast/chef-carla-show-up-fully-intro This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chefc...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with Nicole Raymondi. Put your headphones on and listen while you cook, clean or move your body. Nicole Raymondi is a Mindset Coach, NLP Practitioner, and founder of Self by Design, a new-age mindset method that combines neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality to show that you can redesign yourself with the power of your mind. Our conversation star...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast! I share tips on how to clean + organize your home and use the Full Moon in Cancer energy (that happened on 12/29/20).  Here are the journal prompts I mention on the podcast + the Full Show Notes:  https://www.carlacontreras.com/podcast/chef-carla-full-moon-in-cancer-2020 I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Eat Well, xo Chef Carla PS: Please tag me @c...

I start this episode with talking about the Full Moon in Gemni that happened on November 30th, 2020. I share some big announcements: like the changing the name of this podcast + the launch of my new business, Poppy Seed Society. Get the FULL SHOW NOTES + The Journal Prompts: https://www.carlacontreras.com/podcast/chef-carla-full-moon-in-gemini-2020 I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Eat Well, xo...

I start this episode with talking about the Full Moon in Taurus that happened on October 31st, 2020. I give you actionable tips on how you can use the Full Moon in Taurus energy to bring beauty into your kitchen + food.  Taurus rules the throat. How can you bring NOURISHING energy into you life through creating a morning water ritual, drinking teas, smoothies, bone broth, so much MORE.  READ THE F...

Our conversation starts with creating community on Instagram + getting verified health information from experts. We chat about food + cooking, intuitive eating, being a digital nomad, and creating routine in a pandemic. Fercci and I talk about how to stop the cycle of comparing ourselves. She also talk about setting short term goals which starts with taking tiny steps. We go deep into cycles + nat...

I start this episode talking about my health coach training at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2010 and how my life change by listening to a lecture on a red iPod in a Starbucks. I also talk about my experience becoming Nutritious Life Certified with Keri Glassman RD. How it kickstarted my freelance food styling, recipe development, and food writing and how it’s been such an incredible...

I start this episode with talking about how the New Moon in Libra that happened on October 16th, 2020. I give you actionable tips on how you can use this energy to bring beauty into your kitchen +food.  How can you use the New Moon energy to “plant seeds” and start new habits, traditions, and rituals in your kitchen? I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast. It’s a “More Than a Chef” solo ep...

Our conversation starts with creating ease in the kitchen which is so incredibly important right now. We chat roasted veggies, one pot meals, and her love for sourdough bread. Valerie and I go deep into trusting the universe, allowing things to happen verses pushing and doing, and talk about creating a meditation practice of paying attention to your surroundings vs the traditional idea of sitting...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with Stacie Billis! We chatted on Mother’s Day but this message rings true now, more than ever! This episode is jam packed with goodness, put your headphones on and pour your favorite beverage. Our conversation starts with creating joy around food. You will get to hear our behind the scenes, as we chat, as food professionals, entrepreneurs, and moms. ...

I start this episode with talking about how the Full Moon in Aries that happened on October 1st, 2020. I give you actionable tips on how you can use this energy to learn something new, get physical, and change the things that are no longing serving you. How can you use the Aries fire energy “burn down” parts of your life that are no longer serving you. GET THE JOURNAL PROMPTS + FULL SHOW NOTES HER...

I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with Carolyn Herfurth! We chatted at the beginning of the pandemic but this message rings true now, more than ever. Carolyn Herfurth is a fierce lovin’, truth-speaking, high-fiving, to-the-point, no-BS, business-building force of nature. We have worked together on my business (she has def called me on my BS) and we have shared a ton of laughs! Our con...

I start this episode with talking about how the Virgo New Moon on September 17th, 2020 supported changing routines around health + work (don’t worry whenever you read this or listen to the podcast, trust it’s the right time). I give you actionable tips on how you can get back into the kitchen and start a new routine. Here are some journal prompts for you to get thinking about your routine: Write t...