Self-Care with Jean

In this episode, I'm inviting you to join me in The Kitchen as we gracefully transition from summer's bright, abundant energy into the quieter, more grounding rhythms of autumn. As our days grow shorter and evenings get a touch cooler, I'm sharing why it's time to wind down those cold summer foods and start warming ourselves from the inside out. Drawing from traditional Chinese medicine wisdom, I'll explain why we need to say goodbye to ice cream, iced drinks, and frozen treats as we prepare our bodies for the cooler months ahead. I'm sharing three of my favorite plant-based recipes that beautifully bridge summer's bounty with autumn's comfort: * Late Summer Roasted Vegetable Medley - A simple way to use up whatever's left in your fridge, roasted to caramelized perfection * Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup - A warming, nurturing bowl that's perfect for your thermos or afternoon reset * Baked Apple and Walnut Quinoa Bowl - Sweet, crunchy comfort food that's full of fiber and plant-based protein This episode is all about listening to your body, eating with the seasons, and finding joy in simple, nourishing meals that help you stay centered and grounded as we welcome autumn together. Remember, dear friend - it's time to slow down a little and let each meal be a beautiful act of love and gratitude. Don't forget to grab your free September bonus recipe downloads at selfcarewithjean.com [http://selfcarewithjean.com]! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/]! ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Jean's podcast updates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://form.jotform.com/230044650169148] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Jean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/ask-jean/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jean's downloads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/downloads/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Jean for your next event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/events/] ----- Follow Jean on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jeanedelmanpodcast/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/jean_edelman] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqj20GNHbBtXX4cVvHUn0zg] Listen to Jean on your favorite podcast app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3CJu1NF] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3vWPZcj] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ihr.fm/3CJxNqs]

In this episode, I'm talking about something we often overlook - our precious, tender ears and the increasingly noisy world we're living in. You know what I've noticed? Everything just seems to be getting louder! From weddings where we're screaming over 10-piece bands to movies that make our ears ring, to the constant hum of traffic, leaf blowers, and construction - our world is literally getting noisier, and scientists have confirmed it. But here's what I want you to understand: this isn't just about hearing loss. When there's too much noise, our bodies go into fight-or-flight mode, our stress hormones spike, and our nervous systems struggle to keep up. That's why I'm sharing three powerful tips to protect your beautiful sense of hearing. First, I'll show you how to create true silence in your day - even just five minutes can give your ears and nervous system the break they desperately need. Then we'll talk about using ear protection creatively (and why it's wisdom, not weakness!). Finally, I'll teach you how to curate your own healing soundscape, from morning birdsong to calming instrumental music. Remember, my dear friends, when our hearing is gone, it's gone - we cannot repair it. So join me as we honor our right to quiet and discover that in our stillness, our deepest wisdom lives. Let's find some peace in this beautiful, noisy world together. This episode is your invitation to pause, to listen to silence, and to love your sensitive ears back to wellness. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/]! ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Jean's podcast updates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://form.jotform.com/230044650169148] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Jean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/ask-jean/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jean's downloads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/downloads/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Jean for your next event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/events/] ----- Follow Jean on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jeanedelmanpodcast/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/jean_edelman] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqj20GNHbBtXX4cVvHUn0zg] Listen to Jean on your favorite podcast app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3CJu1NF] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3vWPZcj] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ihr.fm/3CJxNqs]

In this episode, I'm inviting you to slow down and savor these golden September days with me. As the light begins to soften and nature overflows with abundance, I want to share three simple, plant-based, gluten-free recipes that celebrate this beautiful season. I'll guide you through creating an heirloom tomato basil salad that captures pure sunshine on a plate, grilled zucchini with a creamy lemon tahini sauce that brings out summer's natural sweetness, and a dreamy peach and coconut chia pudding perfect for these last warm evenings. But this isn't just about recipes, dear friends. Together, we'll explore how food becomes medicine, memory, and connection to both our heritage and the season. I'll remind you that you're worth the time and nourishment, and show you how your kitchen can become your sanctuary. Join me as we breathe deeply, cook with intention, and let each meal become a beautiful act of love and gratitude. Don't forget to grab your free September recipe downloads at SelfCarewithJean.com [https://selfcarewithjean.com/downloads/]! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/]! ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Jean's podcast updates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://form.jotform.com/230044650169148] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Jean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/ask-jean/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jean's downloads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/downloads/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Jean for your next event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/events/] ----- Follow Jean on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jeanedelmanpodcast/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/jean_edelman] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqj20GNHbBtXX4cVvHUn0zg] Listen to Jean on your favorite podcast app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3CJu1NF] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3vWPZcj] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ihr.fm/3CJxNqs]

In this week's episode of Self-Care with Jean, I want to invite you into a conversation about mindfulness - but not the kind you might expect. We're not talking about it as another item on your to-do list or a goal to achieve. Instead, I'm sharing how mindfulness can become a gentle way of being in your everyday life. Together, we'll explore what I like to call "the gentle art of paying attention" - that beautiful practice of waking up to the moment we're already in, not yesterday or tomorrow, but right now. I'll remind you that you don't need anything fancy, no special cushions or secret words. You just need to show up for your life, one breath at a time. I'll share why I think of mindfulness as a warm hand on the shoulder, gently saying, "slow down, notice, and feel this moment". Whether you're washing dishes, sipping tea, or walking the dog, I'll help you discover how these ordinary moments are where life truly happens. We'll talk honestly about how we all forget sometimes - how we get swept away in the swirl of our days, rushing and reacting. But here's what I want you to know: mindfulness isn't about perfection. It's about beginning again and again, and every time you notice you're distracted and come back to now - that's the practice. I'll guide you through a simple exercise we can do together, helping you notice your breath, feel your feet on the ground, and connect with how alive you are in this very moment. Because when we bring mindfulness into even the tiniest moments of our lives, we soften, we listen more, we judge less, and we respond with more love. This isn't just about meditation cushions, dear friend. This is mindfulness for your morning coffee, for sitting in traffic, for tucking in the kids, for looking in the mirror - this is mindfulness for living. Join me as we remember to be where our feet are, to let the small moments be sacred, and to trust that we are enough and this moment is enough. Take a deep breath with me, and let's take gentle care of ourselves this week. ⁠⁠⁠Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/]! ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Jean's podcast updates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://form.jotform.com/230044650169148] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Jean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/ask-jean/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jean's downloads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/downloads/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Jean for your next event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/events/] ----- Follow Jean on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jeanedelmanpodcast/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/jean_edelman] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqj20GNHbBtXX4cVvHUn0zg] Listen to Jean on your favorite podcast app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3CJu1NF] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3vWPZcj] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ihr.fm/3CJxNqs]

I'm so excited to share this week's episode with you. We're right in the thick of summer, and I know you're out there firing up those grills, so I wanted to dive into something a little different - plant-based grilling and marinades! I'm taking you beyond the usual poultry, beef, and fish to explore some incredible plant-based options that will absolutely blow your mind. We'll talk about tofu (especially that wonderful extra firm variety that soaks up every bit of flavor you give it) and tempeh - and I'll share my secret for getting the most out of tempeh by steaming it first. But wait, there's more! I'm walking you through amazing vegetables that are perfect for grilling - from those meaty portobello mushrooms that honestly taste like meat when marinated and grilled, to zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and corn. And here's a fun tip I learned: try grilling corn in its husks - it steams itself and gets extra sweet! We're even getting adventurous with grilled fruit - think pineapple, peaches, and watermelon. Imagine pairing that with chocolate dips and cookies for dessert! I'll share my go-to marinade ingredients, from sweet options like apple juice and dates to the classics like olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, mustard, and tamari. Plus, I'll tell you about mirin, that lovely sweet Japanese rice wine that adds such depth to marinades. My philosophy is simple: just go to your fridge, see what you have, and create something magical. Make it a family experiment - have everyone create their own marinade and see who comes up with the best one! Don't forget to grab this month's free bonus download at selfcarewithjean.com/downloads [http://selfcarewithjean.com/downloads] - you'll get three easy plant-based marinade recipes and my handy grilling tips to keep you cooking all summer long! ⁠⁠Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/]! ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Jean's podcast updates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://form.jotform.com/230044650169148] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Jean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/ask-jean/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jean's downloads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/downloads/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Jean for your next event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://selfcarewithjean.com/events/] ----- Follow Jean on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jeanedelmanpodcast/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/jean_edelman] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqj20GNHbBtXX4cVvHUn0zg] Listen to Jean on your favorite podcast app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3CJu1NF] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3vWPZcj] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ihr.fm/3CJxNqs]