Food education is often treated as optional, even though it shapes health and opportunity from the start. In this episode, Carolyn Federman shares how her work with Edible Schoolyard and Alice Waters led to the creation of Charlie Cart—a mobile teaching kitchen bringing practical food skills to schools, libraries, hospitals, and communities nationwide.

Dining out shouldn’t feel like a gamble. In this episode, Dylan McDonnell, founder of Foodini, shares how personalized menus and accurate ingredient data are transforming restaurant experiences for people with celiac disease, food allergies, and special diets. A practical look at trust, technology, and why transparency benefits both guests and restaurants.

Some moments make our bodies feel unfamiliar, and the shift can spark questions we can’t ignore. In this honest conversation, Lauren Tetenbaum shares how her early symptoms led to years of research and her book Millennial Menopause, offering clarity, community, and practical guidance for navigating midlife health with confidence and curiosity.

The most meaningful jewelry isn’t purchased—it’s reborn. In this episode, Ashley Berman shares how heirloom redesign, sustainability, and craftsmanship guide her work at Ashley Morgan Designs. Justine and Ashley explore what to ask before buying or recycling materials, the truth about lab-grown diamonds, and why story-rich pieces outshine trends.

Some days the body sends signals we can’t ignore—bloating, sensitivity, and the endless search for relief. In this episode, Xeba Zareie shares how years of gut illness inspired her to create Preme Foods and develop science-backed prebiotic blends for people who feel nothing on the shelf works for them. A grounded look at healing, stress, and rebuilding trust with food.

When SNAP and EBT are in flux, local food systems become a lifeline. This episode breaks down how farmers' markets can become emergency food hubs that protect both people and producers.