An Anti-Diet Approach to Meal Planning with Deanna Michaelson

Meal planning is typically associated with stacks of perfectly organized glass containers, filled with perfectly portioned meals for each day of the week, and each meal consists of a lean protein and leafy vegetables. Not only does this typical way of approaching meal planning seem restrictive, but is also exclusionary and complicated. If meal planning and prepping feels like a stretch for you each Sunday, don't worry you're not alone. Today we are joined by Deanna Michaelson, owner of Stoked Coaching. In this episode, they help us break down the barriers that overcomplicate the meal planning process, and we discuss all of the different benefits that come from bringing intention and structure to the way we feed ourselves. In this episode we explore Deanna's work at Stoked Coaching. How the concept of meal planning is generally tied to diet culture, and how we can approach meal planning from an Anti-Diet lens. How meal planning benefits many areas of our lives including providing a sense of routine, and saving us both time and money. Share tips and resources Deanna offers in their meal planning zine! Deanna Michaelson is a multidisciplinary creative, outdoor enthusiast, and life coach. They founded Stoked Coaching in 2021 out of a desire to help unconventional people lead intentional lives. Get Stoked on Meal Planning is the first in a series of life skills zines focused on “adulting” for creatives, entrepreneurs, and adventurers. You can find Deanna and learn more about their offerings by visiting their website or Instagram @stokedcoaching You can learn more about the hosts ⁠Kristen Ales, LPC⁠, and ⁠Kristin Mathes, LCSW⁠ by visiting their websites. This show is brought to you by: The Wilder Wellness Intuitive Eating online course is a self-paced program that will help you heal your relationship with food and your body. This 10-module course will help you stop obsessing over food so you can reclaim your time and mental clarity, take charge of how you take care of yourself, and begin to take steps toward finding food freedom. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠ Check it out! This course is on sale for just $100 for the month of September!