The Art of Living Well: Mindful Cooking, Sensory Joy & Whole-Food Plant-Based Living with Stefanie Dougherty | Ep. 163

What if your kitchen could become your sanctuary? In Episode 163 of NHA Today, guest host Kylie Buckner, RN sits down with whole-food plant-based chef and educator Stefanie Dougherty of Green Sage Life to explore how cooking can become a mindful, creative, and deeply nourishing ritual. Together they discuss: How plant-based cooking can shift from "chore" to creative joy Why engaging your senses reduces stress and builds mindfulness The powerful antioxidant role of herbs and spices How global spice blends transform simple meals Why beauty and nourishment go hand-in-hand The difference between "wellness rules" and the art of living well Stefanie shares practical kitchen tips, from sharpening your knife to layering flavors and reminds us that health is not just science. It's art. It's ritual. It's presence. This episode is an invitation to slow down, curate what you consume, and rediscover joy in your everyday meals. Links & Resources National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org 🌿 Stefanie Dougherty – Green Sage Life Website: https://www.greensagelife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greensagelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greensagelife 🌿 Kylie BucknerWebsite: https://www.evolution-health.co Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast 🎧 More NHA Today episodes:https://www.healthscience.org/podcast