Next Generation of Thinkers Happens at the Santa Cruz Museum of Discovery Today's show highlights a favorite non-profit, the Santa Cruz Museum of Discovery, https://www.sccmod.org/ for Santa Cruz Gives which is a year-end fundraising campaign for donors to learn about and support multiple local nonprofits with one transaction.  On the show we feature Bonnie Keet and Patrice Keet, the original founders, board member Emily Jacobson and long-time employee Heaven Reagan.  The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery is a unique place creating the next generation of thinkers, creators and problem-solvers - it's a one wonder filled experience at a time, says MOD visionaries! Listen in to learn more! Why give through Santa Cruz Gives? Your dollars stay local, strengthening our County’s economy. Donations are increased through matching funds. You can learn about and support many local nonprofits on one website. Organizations are vetted by an experienced committee. You’re part of a community, and can watch donations make an impact in real-time on the leaderboard. November 19 – December 31, 2025 Give online Visit SantaCruzGives.org to donate by credit card, e-check, ApplePay, or GooglePay. https://www.sccmod.org/ Thanks everyone for listening, liking and subscribing to your favorite streaming services.  Check out our upcoming Holistic Nutrition Education Classes for 2026.  The Food Tree 101 begins January 20th. Registration is now open for enrollment. Link here.  https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/classes/      

Homeless Garden Project and Walnut Avenue Family & Women' s Center are featured in my episode today as we bring awareness to these valuable organizations, and for the Santa Cruz Gives campaign, First up is Paul Goldberg, Director of Development and Darrie Ganzhorn, Executive Director at the Homeless Garden Project (@homelessgardenproject). On their website they say, "In the soil of our urban farm, people find the tools they need to build a home in the world." Next up will be Julie Macecevic, Executive Director of the Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center (@walnutavenue_center). Their purpose is serving families and survivors of domestic violence. Two awesome stories are about to be told. Don't miss it!    

Holiday time is one hundred percent related to increase in stress levels. From family obligations, work parties, kids, grandparents, and dealing with you wider community- just driving around or shopping can trigger even our most chill and centered of our friends.   Can hanging around stressed people increase your own levels of stress? Yes, via pheromones, bringing along your baggage filled with your lifetime of stress, even positive good events like celebrating the holidays can indeed stressful.   And if those obstacles aren’t enough, American women are under tremendous amounts of stress while trying to balance the demands of home, work, and relationships. Common medical opinion is that 96% of all illness is either a direct result of stress, or greatly aggravated by it according to the Anxiety Center.   Let’s be resilient to stress this year and how?   Today we are talking with Alisha Slaughter is an Integrative Health and Mind-Body Practitioner   Short Bio Alisha Slaughter is an Integrative Health and Mind-Body Practitioner who helps women navigate midlife transitions with resilience, ease, and clarity through her three pillars of health: Nourish, Move, and Thrive. With expertise in nutrition, somatic healing, and therapeutic support, she guides women to restore balance, reclaim energy, and feel at home in their bodies. Her work is enriched by her own lived experience of trauma, grief, and burnout, as well as her background as a mother, wife, and former corporate executive. Alisha is also pursuing her license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, expanding her ability to address mental health with the same inclusive and holistic approach she brings to all of her work.Nutrition, Movement, & Somatic Healing Alchemy - Nutrition & MovementPhone: 831-588-2008Web: myalchemy.lifeInsta: @wellnesswithalisha   Jill Troderman Holistic Nutritionist, Counselor, Coach, Teacher, Speaker  831-239-1021 www.santacruzholisticnutrition.com 

Going Crazy or is it Just Peri-menopause?  Anxiety, depression, mood-swings, irritability? These are common symptoms of hormone imbalances that many women experience especially as they transition into menopause. If you can identify, no, you are not going crazy but it may feel like you are and your loved ones may agree!! These changes affect women physically, mentally, and emotionally. The gross imbalance manifests as a spectrum presenting over 150 different aliments and symptoms. If hormone change in the climacteric woman is natural and normal why do so many millions of women suffer? Some women slide right through into menopause with mild to no significant discomfort or symptoms. However, the other unfortunate women suffer hormonal imbalance predominately estrogen dominance caused by poor diet, lack of exercise, a high stress lifestyle, and exposure to xenoestrogens just to name a few. Biography: Michelle Dwyer is a Holistic Health Coach and Certified Nutrition Consultant. Her areas of specialty include: healthy weight loss from a holistic perspective, blood sugar regulation, lifestyle balance support in (peri)menopause, digestive well-being, and lifestyle management (sleep, stress, movement). She has Master of Science degree in Health and Nutrition Education, is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, and was trained as a Hormone Cure Coach with Dr. Sara Gottfried. She is also founder of Whole Life Nourishment, a mind-body-spirit program for women who are desiring greater accountability, clarity and support in prioritizing their health and wellness on a daily basis. Michelle’s telehealth services are available across the country via Zoom or phone. For more information about her services or to book a complimentary Discovery Session, please go to HealthCoachMichelle.com.   Website: HealthCoachMichelle.com Email: michelle@healthcoachmichelle.com 510-919-4921   Jill Troderman - Counselor, Coach, Teacher, Speaker 831-239-1021 santacruzholisticnutrition.com

Join Jill flying Solo - Nutrition in the News – Trump and PFAS Pesticides allowance regulations The Food Tree Holistic Nutrition Curriculum: Mindfulness. Kids on I-pads are becoming addicted. How Toddler Screen Time in 2 and 3 years olds is changing they way they cope, learn, grow and feel. Mindfulness Mindless Eating Study ==================================================== Science Side Dish – Elderberries- Immune System Recipes for Growing Healthy Families Elderberries for Immune Health www.santacruzholisticnutrition.com    https://www.youtube.com/@JillTroderman      

Does the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Promote UPF's?  How to Rise Up, plus a Tasty Adzuki Bean Burger recipe. 11/19/25 Ep. 26 Join my saucy discussion with my co-host and inspirational mom/ scientist, Dr. Katherine Reid, about the top down corruption and deep-seated conflicts of interest with our food policy makers and influencers and how they keep pushing UPF's (ultra-processed foods) and disease. These groups help set the poor food standards for our schools, hospitals, and medical facilities throughout the nation. A few days ago I went to drop off some postcards at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation's Pediatric Dept. for an upcoming class I will be hosting, The Food Tree 101 6-Week Series for Parents, and seriously, sitting right next to the receptionist was a bottle of Coca Cola.  Optics people!! No wonder our kids and country are so sick. Why do we keep trusting these mega associations who are bought out and funded by Big Ag, Big Pharma and Big Food who guide dietary regulations with the USDA?  As a Holistic Nutritionist, I am automatically declined consideration for jobs at any place influenced by the AND.  Are you feeling feisty to make more changes in your own life? I am - Let's switch it up with the influence of MAHA's momentum!!!  Plus - stay to the end to learn how to make a mouth watering recipe for Adzuki Bean Burgers - yeah, baby, we are eating our talk!!  Enjoy this episode - it was a fun one! Even though it is a serious topic, Dr. Katie Reid and I laugh our way through - keeping the vibes high imparting practical, doable things you can do today, in your own home. Ok, it may take a minute to get a milking cow or goats, but hey - it's all about being in the moment on the journey towards health.  To your good health and wellness XOXO Jill Troderman Host www.santacruzholisticnutrition.com  and The Food Tree Guide Guest Cohost - Dr. Katie Reid of Unblind My Mind Register today!! The Food Tree Holistic Nutrition 101 Class Series for Parents   

Demystifying the many misconceptions about cannabis with Santa Cruz expert Christopher Carr. We discuss Santa Cruz cannabis history of smugglers, musicians and botanists, the human cannabinoid system and how it relates to our health and so much more fascinating information about this wonderful yet notorious plant.  Do humans have a unique connection to cannabis? And if so, can cannabis be considered a plant medicine? YES, a big fat YES according to our cell’s, YES according to recorded history, and YES according to many peer reviewed studies! Listen here. Please subscribe, like follow, forward and enjoy to Feeding the Family!  With so much gratitude, peace and lOVE, Jill  Troderman https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/  www.santacruzvoice.com     About Chris Carr https://www.cannconnect.org/connect  Christopher Carr is a Santa Cruz-based educator, cultivator, and host of The Cannabis Connection, a radio show focused on cannabis science, culture, and policy. A Cabrillo College cannabis guest lecturer, lifelong activist, and seasoned competition judge—including High Times, the Emerald Cup, and serving as a Cannabis Judge for the California State Fair 2025—Chris is also a cannabis critic on Buddhist, where he contributes thoughtful reviews to advance cannabis connoisseurship and appreciation. Deeply rooted in the Compassionate Use Act, his work champions cannabis education, equity, and compassionate access across California. Christopher co-founded local Santa Cruz roots band Ancestree and performs Bass with multiple bands in the greater 831. Christopher volunteers as a DJ at KBCZ 89.3 FM and served as an Art Commissioner for the City of Santa Cruz. Christopher is a proud father of two — Sophia Rose, 3 years old, and Joseph Bruce, 1 year old — and a loving husband, giving thanks for every day in the Santa Cruz Mountains.   

Have you ever had that feeling when you get that urge - that when all of a sudden you realize something needs to change -drastically – in your life – and you can’t wait another minute? You feel the deep need to develop a new positive healthy habit and to finally let go of all of the sabotage  behavior! Well that experience happened to my friend and Santa Cruz local Doug "Dirt" Greenfiled. Doug is here to share his fascinating life U-turn, how he did it and why. And ways you can up-level your self care at any age and stage of your life. Whoo hoo!!

Can herbal plant medicine really address everyday common health issues like building immunity, fighting colds and flu, calming stress, or balancing hormones, while addressing more serious concerns, too? People around the globe say a resounding yes!  Herbal Medicine has been used for thousands of years and continues to be used world-wide as a steadfast tool for healing and promoting wellness. Today we are exploring the exciting role herbs play with Sue George and Molly De Mesa of Benedictine Herbs based in Santa Cruz, CA.  In the US, roughly 30% - 35% of all people use some kind of herbal medicine in their daily lives. And even more use what folks call integrative medicine. With thousands of different plants used from around the world, herbs are treated as a valuable medicine in many healing traditions.  Herbs continue to stand the test of time when it comes to its consistent and reliable role in fostering human health. I am excited to have you along for a fun and interesting conversation with me, your host, Jill Troderman! Please do take a minute to like and subscribe to our channels and streaming services. We discuss the critical need to keep acupuncture and herbal medicine active in our health care, the amazing healing capacity of these formulas and easy tips for staying cozy and grounded during the fall and winter chilly months. Enjoy  Feeding the Family Radio Podcast —October 15th 2025 Ep. 22 Sue George - Operations Manager & Co-Owner at Benedictine Herbs & Molly De Mesa Sue George joined Benedictine in 2013, helped bring emphasis on customer care and community related outreach and educational programs. Her passion for the healing arts has connected her with a wide-spectrum of extraordinary healers and healing modalities over the past few decades.   Dr. Molly De Mesa is one of Benedictine’s Education Specialists who support education programs, that bring awareness about the various formulas into the limelight. She assists practitioners with questions related to specific health concerns with an emphasis on TCM so they can bring these healing formulas to their clients and patients.  https://www.benedictineherbs.com/ Contact Jill at jilltroderman dot com  https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/  

Picky eating is on the rise. Why does this happen, how long can it last and what do do if you have pick, fussy or stubborn eaters in your family.    At what stage and age is it best to influence your kids dietary preferences? How can you influence whether your kids are going to be good eaters who likes and tries all kinds of foods and minimize the chances of have a kid more stubborn and fussy who resists and drives you crazy?   Today we are going to talk about How to Reverse Picky Eating and Cultivate Healthy Eating in children with Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist Nori Hudson.    Nori Hudson believes in the power of ‘real’ foods to help our bodies heal and attain optimal health. Nori has been advocating the ‘whole’ food approach for over two decades now, motivating her clients and her community to form a meaningful relationship with how they nourish themselves. A much-respected board certified holistic nutritionist in the SF Bay Area, Nori is an IET/Bauman College Certified Nutrition Consultant. She was also on the faculty of the College from 2000-2020.    Nori’s shares her vast knowledge of nutrition and its crucial role in healing through lectures, seminars, community workshops, even designed and taught a nutrition class to the medium-security inmates at San Quentin. While she sees a wide range of clients in her private practice, Radiant Vitality, in Albany, CA, her joy is working on the health issues of children and the elderly.  She has been teaching the past 3 years at the Albany Senior Center a class entitled “Demystifying Nutrition Controversies.”     Nori balances her passion for nutrition with violin and viola, yoga, gardening, hiking, and cooking. Her son is one of her strongest advocates.   Find Nori here https://www.radiant-vitality.com/   and Jill Troderman here https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/   Thanks so much, folks!! Jill     

Nutritional psychology as a formal field of study and the role of the The Center for Nutritional Psychology is explored in this revolutionary episode. Ms. Lu breaks the mold on how scholars and practitioners can embrace the link to how we think, feel and experience food in relation to human development. Jill and Ephi discuss the role of how our emotions, our desires and our quest for feeling better impact our dietary habits, how simple food availability is a major influence in your eating choices and so much more exciting content in today's episode!  In a new study, they show that children who eat healthier diets have better emotional state of mind, with calm, and confidence than their peers who perceive their diets as not being as healthy.   Ephi Morphew-Lu has spent the last 17 years supporting the systematic development of a new field of study connecting the psychological and nutritional sciences, referred to as Nutritional Psychology.  Her journey began in 2008, when she developed and taught the first university-level course in Nutritional Psychology at JFK University.  These courses grew into a 7-course certificate program training mental health and allied health professionals in until early 2020.  In 2015, she co-founded The Center for Nutritional Psychology, a non-profit educational organization that houses the world’s research exploring the connection between nutrition and psychological health. Today, CNP houses thousands of studies informing our understanding of the connection between nutrition and psychology, provides continuing education for mental health and nutrition professionals approved by the American Psychological Association, the Commission on Dietetic Registration and other large credentialing organizations, and is developing interdisciplinary language connecting the psychological and nutritional sciences. CNP's bold mission is to ensure that by 2030, nutrition becomes a systematically recognized and integrated component of mental healthcare worldwide.   During her personal time, Ephi is a wife, mom to two teenagers and a fabulous poodle named General Patton, finds peace in her garden with the General, and spends much of her internal free time daydreaming about a day when mental health professionals can hold the space to formally support their clients’ diet-mental health relationship.   Ephi Morphew-Lu, MS, Dip.C.N. Co-Founder and Executive Director Source: The Center for Nutritional Psychology https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/our-team/ Jill Troderman - Nutrition Educator, Counselor, Speaker, Author https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/    

Workplace Wellness with host Jill Troderman and Guest Pantea Dougani Ep. 19 8/27/25  Can you have it all? Maybe you can if wellness is included in your workplace. Pantea Dougani Co-Founder/Managing Director launched Excel Body Fitness to create a place for mom's - and dad's like herself who missed the workouts, the healthy eating due to an imbalanced work place. A work environment that had gym's, nutrition counseling, and basic wellness support built in, would help support being a better person and be better for her family. Join us as we explore the pro's in ensuring you create time every day for self-care, and how it is a must to build into your workday.  Pantea Dougani Bio  As the Co-founder of Excel Body Fitness, Pantea Dougani partners with HR teams, People & Culture leaders, and wellness champions to bring turnkey wellness programs to life, programs that actually get used, improve culture, and ease the burden on internal teams.With over a decade of experience in workplace wellness, Ms. Dougani has seen how burnout, disengagement, and lack of structure can quietly undermine even the best workplaces. That’s why she designs wellness strategies that are scalable, engaging, and require minimal lift from HR teams. https://excelbodyfitness.com Jill Troderman  New Class!! Nutrition for Health at Any Age! Check it out and join today!  https://ipak-edu.org/registration/e/Nutrition-For-Health-at-Any-Age-p771256918 https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/  

Red Light Therapy, Healing from the Inside Out with Red Light Therapy with Jill Troderman 8/20/25 Ep 18 and special guest, Donna Cherie @ https://donnacherie.com/   Check out my website, www.jilltroderman.com  Holistic Nutrition Counseling, Lectures, School Nutrition Education  NEW COURSE!!! Starting Sept. 11th 2025! Sign up today! IPAK -EDU Course Syllabus Nutrition For Health at Every Age Instructor: Jill Troderman📧 Email: jill@jilltroderman.comOffice Hours: To be announced (TBA)   Course Details: Duration: 13 Weeks Format: Weekly Zoom lectures Schedule: Thursday’s at 1 PM  (Pacific Time) Target Audience: Adult learners, healthcare professionals, educators, and wellness coaches Credits: Non-credit Number and Section: Prerequisites: None Grading: Non-graded   Course Description: This course offers a foundational understanding of optimal nutrition needs through the human lifespan. Students will explore all stages holistic nutrition needs from pre-gestation detoxification strategies to nutrition for older adult cognitive optimization. This class will give students insight into the infrastructure people need to attain optimal health, avoid chronic disease, and to how to apply whole-food, holistic nutrition recommendations tailored to each life stage.   Learning Goals & Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand the role and function of the three macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Analyze how environmental toxins impact fertility, development, and long-term health and examine the use of detoxification strategies. Explore the origins and progression of chronic diseases related to poor nutrition. Evaluate the use and efficacy of supplements, vitamins, and superfoods. Demonstrate knowledge of digestive health, including digestion best practices. Apply whole-food preparation for optimal wellness across all ages.   Course Components & Assessments: Weekly interactive Zoom lectures Hands-on activities and field assignments Group discussions and peer-sharing Quizzes and short reflective writing Lab interpretation exercises Final Capstone Project: Students will complete a personalized nutrition strategy or case study, reviewed by a peer for feedback and insight. Note: All assessments are ungraded, but designed to deepen practical understanding.   Recommended Reading: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Dr. Michael Murray The Great Cholesterol Myth by Dr. Johnny Bowden The Food Tree Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Curriculum by Jill Troderman Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski (Additional resources may be suggested during the course.)     Course Overview:   Week 1: Introduction to Nutrition Across the Lifespan Week 2: Pre-Gestational and Gestational Nutrition (Maternal and Paternal Optimization) Week 3: Nutritional Requirements from Infancy to Adolescence Week 4: Adult Nutrition and Lifestyle Week 5: Nutrition in Older Adults Week 6: Sourcing Clean and Sustainable Food Week 7: Dietary Supplements – Benefits and Risks Week 8: Digestive Health and Aids Week 9: Healthy Food Preparation Techniques Week 10: The Role of Condiments and Super Foods in Nutrition Week 11: Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Week 12: Integrating Nutrition into Daily Life Week 13: Final Integration, Capstone Presentations, and Assessment

Pantry Transformation for bountiful food storage for daily use and emergency preparedness.   What is the state of your pantry?   Jill Troderman is joined by guest Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru, and they get into a fascinating conversation about how to transform your pantry to improve diets and provide healthy options for kid’s snacks by making “lateral changes”!   Mira and I talk about the hidden toxic ingredients lurking in your home cupboards and fridge. We dive into understanding food labels, what is the NOVA Food Classification Scale, and why should you care. Like are the additives guar gum and carrageen safe to eat? They are in tons of UPF’s! We discuss ways food and emergency preparedness addresses the concept of self-reliance, creating confidence and resilience in your family in case of an unforeseen situation. You will learn how to gather food and water for the unexpected emergency and how to store provisions for at least for one month’s survival per person in your family including pets. You need to know this!   Mira Dessy is the Ingredient Guru, an author, speaker, holistic nutritionist, and real food advocate. She emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle through eating a whole foods diet. Mira and Jill have a fun fast paced talk that everyone will benefit from! Listen in to the show and please do leave a comment. We are grateful if you would like, share and subscribe to Feeding the Family with Jill Troderman on your favorite streaming service!  Do you want to go further in your knowledge of nutrition? Check out Jill’s new course offering, Nutrition For Health at Any Age at IPAK - EDU!!! When does human health begin? Each stage of human development is an opportunity to receive optimal nourishment for optimal health and wellness. Students gain insight into the nutritional needs during each life stage. We explore pre-gestation detoxification strategies and nutrients necessary for a healthy pregnancy, optimal breastfeeding diets, childhood and adolescent nutrient needs, nutrition for cognitive optimization in adulthood, and protocols for lifestyle diseases as people age. Plus, discussions of supplements, super foods, and how to choose the right way to eat for your unique needs.  This course provides the infrastructure and tools to implement a holistic approach to your personal and professional lives. Registration for the Fall 2025 semester is open.   Sessions are recorded for ease of viewing at your convenience. Now back to the show. Mira's Bio Mira Dessy is The Ingredient Guru – an author, speaker, Holistic Nutritionist and Real Food Advocate. She emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle through whole foods diets. After experiencing years of debilitating digestive issues and health challenges, Mira realized the healing strength of food after she learned to eat right – slowly but surely regaining her health. Her recovery and its connection to food and eating made such a powerful impact that she returned to school and earned certification as a Nutrition Educator. Mira was inspired to share the knowledge she gained on her journey to better health and wrote The Pantry Principle: how to read the label and understand what’s really in your food.   Mira’s mission as The Ingredient Guru is to help people feel balanced, healthy, and to support them as they work to achieve their health goals. Mira focuses on education, knowledge, and empowerment coupled with the valuable lessons she learned in her own journey to health to support and encourage us all to eat well and be well.   

What happens to people when they take their concerns about weight to an emotionally and physically unhealthy place, where an eating disorder may be cultivated? Struggling with weight is one of the top concerns Americans face. Our youth and adults are now subject to terrible statistics about weight. 2 in 5 are overweight or obese.   Join Jill Troderman and Registered Dietician, Parker Nelson for this riveting talk about how we think about food and not sabotage ourselves! According to the NIH "The prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults 20 and over was 41.9% during 2017–March 2020.1  During the same time, the prevalence of severe obesity among U.S. adults was 9.2%. This means that more than 100 million adults have obesity, and more than 22 million adults have severe obesity." Healing is possible! Join our show and learn how to manage unhealthy eating patterns and create a joyful relationship with food and eating.  You deserve it! BIO Parker Nelson is a registered dietitian with a bachelor's in business marketing and a master's in Applied Nutrition. He currently works as a dietitian at an eating disorder treatment center and works 1-on-1 with individual clients seeking weight management advice and general nutrition counseling. He lives in Northern California with his wife Alexis and his two boys, Collin and Max.   Welcome, Parker! For anyone who wants to lose weight, you are already starting with the mindset that something is wrong – and you need to course correct. Those corrections can be either looked at dauntingly and with fear – like how are you actually going to get to your goal – because it will take a bit not happen overnight – like getting a haircut for a quick upgrade to make your feel better Or recognize that getting to a healthy weight is a way of life and proceed with joy and excitement – as a positive.   Check out Parkers work at https://www.parkernelsonrd.com/ Visit Jill https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/ Sign up for Jill's new course via IPAK-EDU!!  September Thursday's 1 PM PST Zoom  Nutrition For Health at Any Age When does human health begin? Each stage of human development is an opportunity to receive optimal nourishment for optimal health and wellness. Students gain insight into the nutritional needs during each life stage. We explore pre-gestation detoxification strategies, optimal breastfeeding diets, childhood nutrient needs, nutrition for cognitive optimization in adulthood, and protocols for lifestyle diseases. This course provides the infrastructure and tools to implement a holistic approach to your personal and professional lives. Course Details: Duration: 13 Weeks Format: Weekly Zoom lectures Schedule: Thursdays at 1:00 PM (Pacific Time) Target Audience: Adult learners, healthcare professionals, educators, and wellness coaches Prerequisites: None Grading: Non-graded Course Overview: Week 1: Introduction to Nutrition Across the Lifespan Week 2: Pre-Gestational and Gestational Nutrition (Maternal and Paternal Optimization) Week 3: Nutritional Requirements from Infancy to Adolescence Week 4: Adult Nutrition and Lifestyle Week 5: Nutrition in Older Adults Week 6: Sourcing Clean and Sustainable Food Week 7: Dietary Supplements – Benefits and Risks Week 8: Digestive Health and Aids Week 9: Healthy Food Preparation Techniques Week 10: The Role of Condiments and Super Foods in Nutrition Week 11: Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Week 12: Integrating Nutrition into Daily Life Week 13: Final Integration, Capstone Presentations, and Assessment   Nutrition For Health at Any Age  

Can mycology be the catalyst to living a healthier more vibrant life, starting in motherhood? We discuss all things mushrooms; their culinary wonders using shiitake, oyster and portobello, all have medicinal properties, their amazing benefits to fertility and sperm health, their role in supporting gut microbiome health, and even the hallucinogenic properties to support mental health. Wow! If you don't eat or use medicinal mushrooms, this interview will inspire you to start taking them now! The study of fungi, a group that includes the mushrooms and yeasts have been part of human history- in art, in lore, in food, and medicine for ever in our recorded history. In our modern life, we can now verify scientifically through studies and research what our ancestors have known all along – Mushrooms are super cool! They live in the dark recesses of the woods and seem sort of magical. Tune in now to learn more! My wonderful guest today is Dr. Anna Sitkoff Anna Sitkoff is a licensed naturopathic doctor and medicinal mushroom expert with over a decade of experience, specializing in natural therapies that blend clinical practice with research. As Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Lucidum Medicinals, she formulates evidence-based mushroom supplements that support immune, lung, and nervous system health. Widely recognized for her expertise in functional medicine and women’s health, Anna educates practitioners and the public on the therapeutic power of mushrooms. Her experience as a new mother has deepened her focus on postpartum health, driving her mission to provide effective, science-backed natural solutions. Check out Dr. Anna Sitkoff https://www.drannasitkoff.com/practice    Visit Jill Troderman host of Feeding the Family schedule your Holistic Nutrition Counseling Session, teaching, upcoming classes or speaking engagements here https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/  

Paul Gaylon talks about our need to nurture and feed our soil in our order to create healthy plants to feed our families.  Where does true health begin? Does it begin in the person, in our foods, in the seed or does true health begin in the soil? The concept of regenerative farming supports all 4 of these needs for optimal human and planetary health, highlighting the importance of soil biology renewed and continuing life.   But healthy soil just doesn’t just happen overnight. To create one inch of topsoil takes nature 100 years. Today, our current agro-farming techniques, deplete and ravish our soils and nutrients. What can we do as homeowners, as a community and how can we support our local farmers and even those on a large scale in creating healthier soil ecosystems? What lies beneath our feet is pretty cool! Tune in to find out!! Learn more about Paul below.  Bio   Paul likes to be on the cutting edge. As founder and president of Herbal Products & Development, he has studied and researched herbs and plants and has formulated innovative herbal products and whole food concentrates for over 30 years.   He an avid reader and researcher with a strong interest in new developments on the herbal and health frontiers. He is dedicated to implementing new concepts in health, nutrition, and herbology. His involvement in new product development in the United States has led him to visit many countries around the world to study and photograph plants and herbs. He has become quite knowledgeable about native and foreign flora. Herbal Products & Development implements Paul's vision of bringing nourishing and effective original formulation and other products that he believes in to market.    Paul has recently become a founding member of a new company, Pacific Plant Nutrients. They have developed a high mineral, potent, and economical nutrient biostimulant (plant fertilizer). Paul enjoys sharing with people and the community-at-large. He has sponsored and has been involved in many community events including the Hemp Expo '98 in Santa Cruz, when time and current circumstances permit, Paul enjoys going to musical and multi-cultural events. He volunteers his services with First Aid. Paul's Connections: https://herbprodarchives.com/ mail:hpadcommunity@gmail.com (Paul) https://pacificplantnutrients.com/  Contact Jill for Nutrition Counseling email: Jill at Jill Troderman dot Com https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/ Support Jill's Efforts!! Make a donation today!! https://tiptopjar.com/JillTroderman   So many blessings to you! XO, Jill           

Exploring the Union of Nature and Science in Skincare with host Jill Troderman and guest Aesthetician Donna Cherie Ep. 13 6/25/25 Skin Deep. Soul Soothing. My next guest, Donna Cherie, says “Your skin tells a story—of resilience, of memory, of healing. “ So what does your skin tell about you, your history, and your lifestyle? From scars, to wrinkles, to bumps and bruises, from rough skin to silky smooth skin, our outer layer tells a lot about who we are and where we have been. But at different stages and phases of life, we need to tend to our skin in different ways so we can create the most healthiest skin, from the inside-out and the outside-in.   Today we are diving deep into redefining how and why to take care of our skin. Do conventional treatments work or are we better off using natural products. What about children and babies? We know they need sunlight to grow, but how much sun is good for their skin, what kinds of sunscreen if any should we use and how can we protect them from the harsh elements? Today we have a very inspirational and dynamic guest who is passionate about all things skin, Donna’s Cherie! Donna is a Holistic Aesthetician and devoted advocate for skin health. Her practice is rooted in care—care for your skin, your nervous system, and your sense of peace. She believes that when we slow down, listen, and nurture with intention, true beauty begins to emerge. Donna creates skincare experiences that are simple, soothing, and grounded in both nature and science—inviting your skin to heal, and your whole self to glow. https://donnacherie.com/ Jill@jilltroderman.com   I hope you enjoy the show!!  XOXO Jill  I am a partner at Santa Cruz voice and they do sell ads, but I do not receive any payment, so if you are inspired to also support me and Feeding the Family I have created a tip jar https://tiptopjar.com/jilltroderman. Thanks so much, family!!!!

Bee Keeping and homesteading are rising trends in North American households. One hundred twenty five years ago most people embraced the homestead lifestyle because it was the only way most folks could survive and thrive. One family is finding a way to embrace this way of living.   Today I welcome to the show Colin George, Founder of Honey Do Garden’s, on becoming a bee whisperer, connecting to the hive and to our collective community to recreate that sacred connection to our food and land. Colin and his wife, Shalray, love the idea of helping to create their own food locally and enjoy bringing their bounty to local markets.   They have acquired 20 bee hives, fruit trees, chickens and quail and together run the operation collecting honey, eggs and making vinegars.  It turns out they love it and look forward to interacting with the community! Honey Do Gardens was created to help encourage local food production and they are pretty inspiring at at!! Listen in today! Please do like, subscribe to my channel and share!!  XO Jill  Contact Jill  www.santacruzholisticnutrition.com  Honey Do Garden's  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552048156410     ----more----