Love What's On Your Plate

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode.Stephanie Valentine joins me to share recipes and more from her new book, Love What's On Your Plate.At a time when wellness advice often feels confusing, expensive, or impossible to maintain, Stephanie offers a refreshing alternative: simple, realistic strategies that help people nourish themselves and their families without guilt, perfectionism, or overwhelm. From weekday dinners to holiday feasts, brunch spreads to BBQs, Love What's On Your Plate offers recipes that are crafted with love and designed to make home cooking stress-free and rewarding.Stephanie talked about:• Why so many people feel exhausted by wellness culture and how to create healthy habits that actually stick• The connection between food, mental well-being, and emotional resilience• How to simplify meal planning without sacrificing nutrition• Small, sustainable changes that can improve energy, mood, and overall health• Why "perfect eating" is often the enemy of long-term wellness• Practical ways parents can create healthier relationships with food at home• The role of comfort foods, family traditions, and joy in a balanced lifestyleStephanie Valentine is a holistic nutritionist, clinical hypnotist, and certified mental health and wellness coach who helps people nourish their lives from the inside out. Through her integrated approach, she blends food, mindset, and emotional well-being to support lasting change. As a culinary nutritionist, she creates simple, flavorful recipes that make healthy eating feel both accessible and enjoyable, while her work in hypnosis and coaching empowers individuals to build self-awareness and transform habits. Through her platform SV Living, Stephanie shares practical tools, inspiration, and guidance to help people feel their best and live with greater balance and intention. Love What’s On Your Plate (2025) is her first cookbook.Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Instagram.  Be sure to listen to our podcast, Food Talk For Health  to learn about food as medicine and more.