Real Food Stories

Author: Heather Carey

The question of "what to eat" can feel endlessly confusing, especially when we contend with our own deeply ingrained beliefs and stories around food. Blame social media, the headline news, and let's not get started on family influences. Passed down from generations of women and men to their daughters, it's no wonder women are so baffled about how to stay healthy the older we get. As a nutritionist and healthy eating chef, combined with her own personal and professional experience, Heather Carey has been connected to years of stories related to diets, weight loss, food fads, staying healthy, cooking well, and eating well. Beliefs around food start the day we try our first vegetables as babies and get solidified through our families, cultures, and messages we receive throughout our lifetime. We have the power to call out our food beliefs so we can finally make peace with what we eat and get on with enjoying the real food and lives we deserve. Listen in to find out how to have your own happy ending to your real food story. Connect with Heather at heather@heathercarey.com or visit her website at www.heathercarey.com or www.greenpalettekitchen.com
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The Mediterranean Lifestyle Isn’t About Food (And That’s the Point)
Episode 150
Monday, 30 March, 2026

You can do everything “right” and still feel like something is… off.That’s where this conversation begins.Anita Heidema and Dario Tomaselli share what happens when midlife success stops feeling like a win—when the kids leave, the schedule opens up, and suddenly you’re faced with the bigger question: now what?They talk about finding each other later in life, rebuilding love after divorce, and making a conscious decision to create a richer, more connected next chapter instead of drifting into busyness and disconnection.We dive into what they call the Mediterranean lifestyle—and no, this isn’t just the Mediterranean diet repackaged. Yes, food matters. But what really shapes health in midlife? Slowing down. Shared meals. Movement that feels natural. Time outside. Connection. Purpose.They contrast this with the pace of North American life, where everything feels scheduled, optimized, and a little bit rushed—and how that mindset quietly pulls us away from the very things that actually make us feel good.And if the idea of hosting or gathering feels overwhelming? They offer a simple shift: make it easier, make it shared, and make connection the point.Food runs through all of it. Dario, a chef, talks about cooking with intention instead of perfection—using simple, seasonal ingredients and turning the kitchen into something that supports your life, not stresses you out. Anita brings in the mindset piece: letting go of control, softening the edges, and building small, meaningful habits that actually stick.If you’ve been craving more connection, more ease, and a different rhythm in midlife, this episode is for you.To Reach Anita and Dairo click HERECheck out Anita and Dario on IG HEREI would love to hear from you! What did you think of the episode? Share it with me :) Support the showLet's Be FriendsHang out with Heather on IG @greenpalettekitchen or on FB HERE.Let's Talk!Whether you are looking for 1-1 nutrition coaching or kitchen coaching let's have a chat. Click HERE to reach out to Heather.Did You Love This Episode? "I love Heather and the Real Food Stories Podcast!" If this is you, please do not hesitate to leave a five-star review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts.