Cooking From Scratch
Healthy Eating and Mindful Meals for Women 40+
Welcome to the first non-cooking cooking podcast!
Join Aliye Aydin as she inspires you to create nourishing, from-scratch meals that heal your body and soul.
In each episode, Aliye chats with chefs, health coaches, doctors, farmers, nutritionists, and healers to explore their unique perspectives on cooking, culture, healing, and mindfulness.
Aliye, born and raised in sunny Southern California, discovered her love for cooking as a healing tool following a scary health diagnosis in her teens. She learned to cook to implement necessary dietary changes, which not only helped her heal but also shaped her life's work.
After graduating from UC Berkeley, Aliye traveled extensively, diving into international cuisines and cooking alongside grandmas and aunties, including exploring her heritage in Türkiye.
Upon returning to the U.S., she attended culinary school and gained experience in various restaurants and catering kitchens. Aliye worked as a culinary instructor and personal chef, and even ran a farm-to-door organic produce delivery service for 8 years in Long Beach, CA, building relationships with top growers and producers.
As a certified facilitator in Spiritual Literacy and Transformative Practices, Aliye incorporates mindfulness and principles like hospitality, gratitude, presence, and listening, and more into her cooking, enhancing the overall experience and fulfillment.
Aliye empowers her students to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and fun, without spending hours in the kitchen!
Explore her latest courses and offerings at www.soulspacechef.com.
Cooking From Scratch
Unlocking Deeper Nourishment for Women 40+: Can Sleep Fix Your Appetite & Hormones? with Dariella Gonitzke
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Are you a woman over 40 feeling exhausted, battling stubborn cravings, or frustrated that healthy eating feels like a chore? You're not alone, and it's NOT your fault! As our bodies change, sleep becomes the most foundational element for regulating hormones and managing appetite.
In this episode I sit down with functional dietician Dariella Gonitzke to uncover the profound impact of sleep on your well-being. You'll be amazed to learn how just a few hours less sleep can hijack your hunger hormones, increase cravings, and make healthy choices feel impossible. Dariella breaks down the science behind those disruptive 3 AM wake-ups and how prioritizing rest is key to building energy and supporting your body's natural processes.
In this episode you'll discover:
- The surprising physiological link between your sleep quality and the hormones that control your appetite.
- Why sleep is the ultimate foundation for energy, hormone balance, and even muscle recovery for women over 40.
- The secrets behind managing disruptive night-time hormone surges and what they mean for your metabolism.
- Actionable strategies for creating a sleep sanctuary and optimizing your body's natural rhythms.
- How your daily routines – from morning light to evening meals – can dramatically impact your sleep and hormonal health.
- Why prioritizing rest is more vital than any diet or detox.
- The single most impactful habit you can adopt for lasting energy and balanced well-being.
Want to explore your midlife wellness on a deeper level? Functional dietician Dariella Gonitzke offers a comprehensive resource to help you navigate this transformative stage. Check out The Midlife Wellness Audit: https://saravitanutrition.thrivecart.com/the-midlife-wellness-audit/
Get ready to transform how you feel, eat, and operate by unlocking the power of rest!