In today’s episode, we’re talking about why there needs to be more to your nutritional approach than just “listening to your body.” What if your body is telling you something that isn’t accurate? What if your appetite cues are off? Does that mean you shouldn’t eat because you’re listening to your body?

Being in tune with your body is important, but it can send you subjective signals influenced by several outside variables. So many things affect our hunger hormones, like sleep and stress. Building a foundation of a balanced, nourishing, satisfying diet will help you stay on track and fuel your body well, no matter the outside variables. With the right information and experience, you can trust yourself to make nutritional decisions that are right for you instead of just trusting your body.

Connect with Hope:

• Follow on Instagram
• Join my email list
• Check out my website

Resources & Links:

• That’s Healthy?! Episode: 3 Pillars of a Sustainable Diet + PEC Plates & 2-Mac-Snacks
• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
• 30-Minute Nutrition Consultation
• The Hopewell Approach Course
• 1:1 Nutrition Coaching
• Hopewell Health recipes

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I’m excited to have Jessie Jarvis on today’s episode! Jessie and I met at an event in Denver recently, and we thought it would be so much fun to be guests on each other’s podcasts!

Jessie is a third-generation rancher on her family’s ranch, she’s also the founder and CEO of Of The West, a job platform connecting job seekers and businesses in the agriculture and western industries. Her podcast, Leaders Of The West, has a mission to foster a community of pioneers, innovators, and leaders who want to be at the forefront of what’s next. Jessie is also a wife and mother of two children.

In this episode, we dive into how Jessie successfully juggles ranch life, family life, career, and more. She shares tips on how she prioritizes her day, stays organized, and plans her meals. We also talk about what self-care means to us and how Jessie achieves it by putting the things important to her at the top of the list of things to do in the day. She’ll share her thoughts on putting value on your time and how you can achieve your goals by working hard.

Connect with Jessie Jarvis

• Follow on @mrsjjarv
• Listen to her podcast, Leaders of the West
• Visit Of the West

Connect with Hope:

• Follow on Instagram
• Join my email list
• Check out my website

Resources & Links:

• Leaders of the West, Episode 67, What's Healthy? with Registered Dietitian, Hope Brandt
• Chef Hat and Apron Set for Kids
• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
• 30-Minute Nutrition Consultation
• The Hopewell Approach Course
• 1:1 Nutrition Coaching
• Hopewell Health recipes

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I'm so excited to have Ally Spears with me today! Ally is a fourth-generation farmer and rancher originally from northern California, but after attending Texas A&M, she made Texas her home. She received her undergraduate degree in ag business and is a program coordinator for the Poultry Science Department at Texas A&M, focusing on youth programming and recruitment.

She is also pursuing her Ph.D. in ag communications as she sees a need for consumers to better understand where their food is coming from. Her research is focused on social media and beef influencers online. Ally shares how she believes women are the needles that move the ranching and farming industries forward. Aly's podcast, Ag Chicks, helps highlight and introduce women who are doing incredible things to help feed our world.

In this episode, Ally shares what it's like being a generational farmer and rancher, what goes on in the beef industry, what a cattle producer's processes look like from start to finish, and what hurdles the beef industry is overcoming. She also busts some myths and misinformation about utilizing hormones and antibiotics in cattle. We talk a lot about the purpose of raising cattle and the importance of farmers, ranchers, and how just 2% of the population is feeding 100% of the population.

Connect with Ally Spears:

• Follow on Instagram
• Listen to her podcast Ag Chicks
• Visit her website

Connect with Hope:

• Follow on Instagram
• Join my email list
• Check out my website

Resources & Links:

• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
• 30-Minute Nutrition Consultation
• The Hopewell Approach Course
• 1:1 Nutrition Coaching
• Hopewell Health recipes

Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!