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In this episode, I share a powerful rant on the current landscape of our food system.  While we are seeing shortages, inflation and challenges with the global 'food system' there is a way to shift how we approach sourcing our food. 

Listen to episode # 116 : My thoughts on food shortages & inflation - Find: A Joy To Be Me - On: iTunes, iHeartRadio, Stitcher or Spotify

I'm offering a new perspective that focuses on abundance and creative solutions. We've got this y'all! 

Other podcast episodes I referred to in this episode:

> Food Forest Abundance with Jim Gale 
> Wild Yeast Bakehouse with John Goncher 
> The true cost of high quality food vs cheap processed food 
> Vibrant Botanicals with Jenny of the Nourished Kitchen 

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In this episode, I unpack a common mindset many people have around switching over to real food from a processed food diet. As well as from sourcing the BEST quality food in general from local farms doing it right.

Listen to episode # 103 : The true cost of high quality food vs cheap processed food - Find: A Joy To Be Me - On: iTunes, iHeartRadio, Stitcher or Spotify

We are seeing a price increase across the board in our food purchases, so I thought now was a good to share some thoughts on how to invest well in our food with health in mind.

I share my thoughts and tips on ways to strategically buy top-quality food and save money in the short and long term.

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In this episode, I chat with a very generous human; John . John followed his passion and started his business; Wild Yeast Bakehouse in April of 2021. Wild Yeast Bakehouse creates slow fermented artisan breads as a way to support the local community.

WATCH the through the video player above OR on YouTube HERE. 

By following his passion, John has been able to serve 100 families in his local community, as well as a few local restaurants and is a vendor at the Media Farmer's Market.

Tune in to listen to a powerful conversation about John's journey to following his passion and asking the question: "what would happen if I don't take the risk and create this?"

Learn more about Wild Yeast Bakehouse HERE. 

Trust me, if you value and love quality locally sourced real food and bread you do not want to miss this episode! Even if you do not live in the area, you may find some inspiration to follow your own passion. As well, as motivation to source this type of bread locally to you (it's...

My purpose is to be in joy. My name isn't Lydia JOY for no reason. 

We were born to live, not to heal. Not to PERFORM or be busy. Rest is actually the most productive. 

It's time to learn to enjoy your one and only life. Yes, even in these crazy times we are living in. 

I'm over here, enjoying nature, food and connection. How about you? 

With that, in light of the season, I wanted to share one of my favorite homemade healthy treats. I've been making these for the past 10 years or so. 

Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

It's back-to-school time and that means getting back into a routine, including meal planning. I have a love/hate relationship with meal planning. I love the benefits meal planning provides me, but I sometimes resent the work involved, it feels daunting. I mean, why can’t the meal fairy just show up every time it’s time to eat?

The truth is, once I start the process I’m so grateful I took the time to be prepared and it’s really not that hard once I get into a groove. Meal planning saves me so much time and energy. Even though I’m an intuitive cook who knows my way around the kitchen well, I still need a little help getting inspired and planning.

So, if you are on a mission to eat the healthiest foods possible so you can make sure you feel your best and have energy every day… BUT you can’t seem to figure out what on earth to make for dinner every night because you forgot to plan. Sound familiar?

Life’s just too busy, right?

Here’s...