The Athletic Chef: Dan Churchill on Food, Fitness, and Performance

Lauren Fields is the Founder and CEO of Fieldswell, a wellness and personal growth company dedicated to helping individuals and creators evolve from the inside out. Lauren’s journey spans hospitality, wellness, and psychology, culminating in a Master’s degree in Psychology, a TEDx talk, and a podcast featuring global thought leaders, all driven by her curiosity about human potential and commitment to growth.After overcoming a traumatic brain injury, Lauren transformed her personal wellness journey into a mission to empower others to create lives they love, not in spite of adversity, but because of it.Through Fieldswell, Lauren leads:The Fieldswell Podcast - recorded at Fieldswell Studios in Rancho Santa Fe, featuring conversations with global voices in wellness, mindset, and personal development.Fieldswell Wellness Sanctuary - a hub for coaching, healing, red light therapy, nervous system support, and mindfulness practices.Fieldswell Studios - a luxury content and podcast studio providing curated sets, VIP content days, and creative support for entrepreneurs and creators.Workshops & Live Experiences - sold-out events focused on mindset, wellness, and brand-building to spark clarity, connection, and transformation.Coaching & Brand Strategy - psychology-driven guidance helping clients achieve inner alignment, expand identity, and craft impactful personal brands.Lauren is passionate about helping others cultivate clarity, confidence, and lasting impact through holistic growth, creative expression, and transformational experiences.In This Episode, We Explore:How Lauren’s personal journey, including overcoming a traumatic brain injury, shaped her approach to growth, resilience, and empowerment.The critical role of identity and nervous system safety in personal development and how to navigate limiting beliefs.The importance of authentic visibility and aligning your brand with personal values to connect deeply with your audience.Strategies for building sustainable success without sacrificing wellbeing, including avoiding burnout while pursuing professional goals.Practical insights and actionable steps for transforming adversity into growth and embracing challenges as catalysts for personal and professional evolution.Follow Lauren Fields on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfields/Follow Fieldwells on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldswell/Learn more Fieldswell here: https://www.fieldswell.com/Listen to the The Fieldswell Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fieldswell-podcast/id1743282753Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney’s favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFSave 20% off on the healthiest beef sticks by Artemis. 100% organic grass-fed & grass-finished beef sticks. Regeneratively raised with the added bonus of organ meat, heart & liver. Use code STARSEED20 for 20% off. https://bit.ly/4aHDKFlThe 36-pack Subscribe & Save plus my code saves you about 36% off retail.Work with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Sabrina Soto is an interior designer, television host, author, and speaker known for her thoughtful approach to design as a tool for intentional living. With a career spanning television, publishing, and digital media, she has become a trusted voice in creating homes that reflect not perfection or trends, but clarity, comfort, and alignment.Rooted in the belief that our environments shape how we feel, think, and show up, Sabrina’s work bridges the gap between design and personal transformation. Through her show The Sabrina Soto Show (streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video) and her podcast Redesigning Life, she explores the powerful connection between space, mindset, and emotional well-being.Sabrina has been featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, The View, and Live with Kelly and Mark, and in leading publications including The New York Times, TIME, People, Elle Decor, and InStyle. Known for her warm and relatable perspective, she makes elevated living feel accessible, grounded, and deeply human.In This Episode, We Explore:How Sabrina Soto transformed her career from interior design into a purpose-driven lifestyle and wellness platformPractical ways to incorporate micro habits, grounding rituals, and self-care routines into your daily lifeThe power of manifestation, visualization, and the Law of Attraction in creating aligned successHow your physical environment impacts your mindset, energy, and personal growthSimple, actionable wellness tools, from evening rituals to sleep support practices, to feel more balanced and intentionalFollow Sabrina Soto on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sabrina_soto/Follow Sabrian Soto on Tiktok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@.sabrinasotoWatch The Sabrina Soto Show on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Tubi, Plex, Philo, Fubro, or Samsung TV PlusStay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney’s favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFSave 20% off on the healthiest beef sticks by Artemis. 100% organic grass-fed & grass-finished beef sticks. Regeneratively raised with the added bonus of organ meat, heart & liver. Use code STARSEED20 for 20% off. https://bit.ly/4aHDKFlThe 36-pack Subscribe & Save plus my code saves you about 36% off retail.Work with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Dan Churchill is a NYC-based performance chef and published author with a Masters in Exercise Science. He is the CEO + Founder of the production company The Epic Table and the Chief Brand Officer at Alma, the AI-first nutrition app. A regular on the Drew Barrymore Show and GMA, he is known for colorful cooking designed to be easy, inexpensive, and highly nutritious, as well as his dedication to fitness and human performance. His latest book, Eat Like a Legend, debuted in May 2024.In This Episode, They Explore:Daniel Churchill explains what it means to be a performance chef and how eating with intention can improve your energy, recovery, focus, and overall quality of life, not just your physique.Learn practical meal planning and grocery shopping strategies that make healthy eating more sustainable, including how to source high-quality ingredients and simplify cooking during a busy week.Discover why food quality matters, from supporting regenerative agriculture to choosing better proteins, and how those choices can impact your health and performance.Dan shares his approach to balancing travel, training, and nutrition as a hybrid athlete, along with realistic habits anyone can implement to stay consistent on the go.Plus, hear Dan's philosophy on intentional living, setting meaningful goals, and leading by example, with actionable takeaways to help you fuel your body for long-term wellness and peak performance.Learn more about Dan Churchill here: danchurchill.comDownload the Alma App here: https://www.alma.food/Follow Dan Churchill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_churchill/Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney’s favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFSave 20% off on the healthiest beef sticks by Artemis. 100% organic grass-fed & grass-finished beef sticks. Regeneratively raised with the added bonus of organ meat, heart & liver. Use code STARSEED20 for 20% off. https://bit.ly/4aHDKFlThe 36-pack Subscribe & Save plus my code saves you about 36% off retail.Work with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Paul Newnham is a food activist and the CEO of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, a global network of NGOs, civil society groups, private sector partners, and UN agencies working toward Zero Hunger by 2030. He leads the Chefs' Manifesto, a community of more than 2,000 chefs across 95 countries using their kitchens as platforms for a better food future, and Beans is How, a campaign to double global bean consumption by 2028. With 25+ years in advocacy and campaign strategy, Paul believes chefs are some of the most powerful voices we have for changing how the world eats. He also hosts the Future Fork podcast, exploring the food decisions we make today that shape tomorrow.In This Episode, They Explore:Why chefs are uniquely positioned to shift how we eat, and how the Chefs' Manifesto turns 2,000+ kitchens worldwide into platforms for whole foods and sustainabilityThe Beans is How campaign: why beans show up in nearly every cuisine on earth, and how getting more of them on menus benefits both your health and the planetBean myths, busted, protein, fiber, prep, and the misconceptions that keep people from eating themHow to read food labels and make quality choices without getting overwhelmed, plus why diversity in your diet matters more than any single "superfood"The global challenges heading for our plates, water scarcity, supply chains, and the practical changes you can make this weekFollow Paul Newnham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulnewnham/ Learn more about about Paul Newnham: disruptiveconsultingsolutions.comConnect with Paul Newnham on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/paulnewnhamFollow Paul Newnham on X: https://twitter.com/paulnewnham Listen to Future Fork Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-fork-with-paul-newnham/id1741482357 Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney’s favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFSave 20% off on the healthiest beef sticks by Artemis. 100% organic grass-fed & grass-finished beef sticks. Regeneratively raised with the added bonus of organ meat, heart & liver. Use code STARSEED20 for 20% off. https://bit.ly/4aHDKFlThe 36-pack Subscribe & Save plus my code saves you about 36% off retail.Work with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Dr. Deanna Minich is a pioneering nutrition scientist and thought leader with over 25 years of experience bridging science, spirituality, and art to redefine holistic health. Internationally recognized for her work on color-coded nutrition (“eating the rainbow”), detoxification, and hormone health, Deanna brings a multidimensional lens to wellness that is both grounded in research and infused with a soulful approach. For over a decade, Deanna worked closely with the “Father of Functional Medicine,” Jeff Bland on R&D and functional medicine education with the Institute for Functional Medicine and assisting with the start-up of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI) and now on the Board for PLMI.In 2025, she was awarded the Linus & Ava Helen Pauling Award by the Institute for Functional Medicine — one of the highest honors in the field — for her groundbreaking contributions to science-backed integrative health.As the Chief Scientific Officer at Symphony Natural Health, Deanna leads the Science- Medical Team’s innovation in endocrine, metabolic, and circadian health, developing evidence-based approaches that empower people to reclaim vitality through rhythm, root-cause healing, and renewal. A passionate educator and communicator, Deanna develops transformative curricula and continuing education for health professionals, while also creating accessible, inspiring resources for the general public. Her work meets people where they are — whether they’re practitioners seeking clinical precision, or individuals seeking deeper connection to their body’s wisdom.In This Episode, They Explore:How viewing food as energy—not just calories—can transform your relationship with eating and overall well-being.Why intuitive eating, colorful foods, and seasonal ingredients are key to supporting optimal health.The connection between spirituality, mindful eating, and creating meaningful rituals in the kitchen.How cooking techniques and nutrient-rich spices can enhance digestion, nutrient absorption, and energy.Practical ways to nourish your body by embracing the rainbow diet and aligning your meals with nature's rhythms.Follow Dr. Deanna Minich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich/Join her Facebook Group, Nourish Your Whole Self with Deanna Minich, PhD: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NourishYourWholeSelfCommunity/Learn more about Dr. Deanna Minich: https://deannaminich.com/ Learn more about Symphony Natural Health: https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney’s favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFSave 20% off on the healthiest beef sticks by Artemis. 100% organic grass-fed & grass-finished beef sticks. Regeneratively raised with the added bonus of organ meat, heart & liver. Use code STARSEED20 for 20% off. https://bit.ly/4aHDKFlThe 36-pack Subscribe & Save plus my code saves you about 36% off retail.Work with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoffSave 20% off on the healthiest beef sticks by Artemis. 100% organic grass-fed & grass-finished beef sticks. Regeneratively raised with the added bonus of organ meat, heart & liver. Use code STARSEED20 for 20% off. https://bit.ly/4aHDKFlThe 36-pack Subscribe & Save plus my code saves you about 36% off retail.

Jose Lopez is the founder of Wild-Based, a wellness company on a mission to restore wild food as the foundation of human nourishment. Frustrated by how freely "wild" gets used as a marketing term with no real definition behind it, Jose built Wild-Based to source ingredients that are actually wild, traceable, minimally processed, and harvested from intact ecosystems. The brand currently offers three products: Canadian wild rice, American yaupon tea, and Ethiopian heirloom coffee, each chosen for its origin, integrity, and nutrient density. Jose believes human health can't be separated from the health of the living world, and his work is rooted in that conviction, connecting people back to the foods our biology was built on.In This Episode, They Explore:What "wild" actually means in food, and why most products using that word don't qualifyHow to spot greenwashing in the food space and what to look for insteadThe story behind Wild-Based's three products: wild rice, yaupon tea, and Ethiopian heirloom coffeeWhy eating closer to nature matters for nutrient density, biodiversity, and long-term healthHow food transparency, knowing who harvested it, where, and how, changes the way we relate to what we eatFollow Jose Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildquetzal/?hl=enFollow Wild-Based on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildbased.co/?hl=en Shop Wild-Based on their website: https://wild-based.comStay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney’s favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFWork with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Andrea Nakayama became a Functional Medicine Nutritionist after losing her husband to a terminal brain cancer in her thirties, an experience that exposed the profound gaps between medical expertise and the lived reality of disease. Navigating grief, solo parenting, and her own autoimmune diagnosis, she turned to systems biology to understand the body and to narrative medicine to hold the rest. What began as a personal search grew into the Functional Nutrition Alliance, an acquired multi-million-dollar health ed-tech company that trained thousands of practitioners worldwide to move beyond protocol-driven care toward personalized, systems-based practice. Today, Andrea works at the intersection of functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and narrative medicine, closing the gap between scientific evidence and lived experience, particularly for women navigating midlife, menopause, and later-life transitions. She currently advises entrepreneurs and organizations shaping the future of digital health, longevity, and human-centered clinical innovation, and is developing her next body of work bringing rigorous science and hard-won wisdom to women 50+ and the clinicians who support them.In This Episode, They Explore:How our personal stories and internal narratives shape our health, healing, and overall well-beingThe foundational pillars of wellness, including sleep, blood sugar balance, digestion, and lifestyle habits, and why they matterPractical ways to tune into your body's signals through deep listening and self-awarenessHow limiting beliefs and emotional relationships with food can impact long-term health outcomesThe role of connection, compassion, and relational healing in creating a sustainable path toward healthspan and vitalityFollow Andrea Nakayama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreanakayama/Learn more Andrea Nakayama on her website: https://www.andreanakayama.com/ Watch Andrea Nakayama on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ReplenishPDXFollow Andrea Nakayama on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fxnalliance/_created/Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney’s favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFWork with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Justine Reichman is a bestselling author, founder, host, and cross-industry strategist working at the intersection of sustainability, wellness, and business. She is the creator of Essential Ingredients and NextGen Purpose, platforms dedicated to elevating the voices and ideas shaping the future of food, health, and conscious living.Over the course of her work, Justine has produced more than 318 podcast episodes, reaching over 1.5 million downloads across 50 countries. Her conversations consistently highlight a central theme: the individuals driving meaningful change across food, wellness, and sustainability often operate in silos, and her work exists to bridge those gaps and make critical information more accessible.She is also the producer and director of Pursuit of a Cure, a docuseries exploring the intersection of Western and Eastern medicine. Beyond her media work, Justine serves on the auxiliary board of the San Francisco Ballet and sits on the house committee for the Agriculture Institute of Marin, bringing a multidisciplinary lens to her storytelling and advocacy.Her work is grounded in a core belief that access to good information should not be a privilege, but a standard. Through her platforms, she continues to connect industries, ideas, and people to help shape a more informed and intentional future.In This Episode, We Explores:The intersection of food, sustainability, and lifestyle choices in shaping a more intentional way of livingPractical strategies for reducing food waste and choosing more sustainable packaging optionsHow consumer education plays a key role in driving more responsible and transparent food systemsThe importance of mindful eating and aligning daily food choices with personal valuesMaking sustainable and healthy eating more accessible, realistic, and community-drivenLearn more about NextGenPurpose: https://www.nextgenpurpose.com/Listen to Justine on her podcast, Essential Ingredients: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-ingredients-podcast/id1534417325Follow on Justine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essential.ingredientsSubscribe to Justine’s Substack: https://substack.com/@essentialingredients?Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney’s favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFWork with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Emily Fedner is a food writer, content creator, and the founder of Food Lovers Diary, a platform dedicated to celebrating culture, community, and storytelling through food. With more than a decade of experience spanning restaurants, culinary media, public relations, and professional kitchens, Emily has built a career around uncovering the stories behind what we eat and the people who make it possible.As the daughter of immigrants, Emily is passionate about amplifying diverse and underrepresented voices in the food world. Through her writing, social media presence, and culinary explorations, she highlights the ways food connects us to our heritage, identities, and one another. Her thoughtful approach to storytelling has cultivated a loyal audience of food enthusiasts who look to her for restaurant discoveries, cultural insights, and meaningful conversations about the evolving food landscape.Whether she's interviewing chefs, exploring local food scenes, or sharing her latest culinary finds, Emily approaches every experience with curiosity, authenticity, and a deep appreciation for the people and traditions that shape our food system.In This Episode, Whitney Explores:Emily shares how her upbringing and cultural background shaped her relationship with food, highlighting the deep connection between identity, tradition, and what we eat.The conversation explores the importance of embracing authentic, scratch-made foods while still making space for modern health considerations.Emily breaks down her philosophy of balance—enjoying meals out and cultural dishes without guilt while still supporting overall wellness.The episode dives into gut health and how tuning into your body can guide more intuitive, sustainable eating habits.Emily challenges food trends and diet culture, encouraging listeners to find what truly works for them rather than following restrictive rules.Follow Emily Fedner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodloversdiary/ Follow Emily on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodloversdiary?lang=enSubscribe to Emily’s Substack: https://emilyfedner.substack.com/Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney’s favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic Farms

Olivia Muniak is the founder and creative director of Muniak Studio, where hospitality and creative direction meet with effortless ease. A self-taught chef raised in a New York restaurant family, Olivia coined the term “lazy fancy” to describe her signature style of entertaining: elevated, approachable, and rooted in connection.What began as intimate backyard supper clubs in Los Angeles has grown into a creative studio trusted by culturally fluent brands and tastemakers alike. Inspired by Italian hospitality, Olivia’s world revolves around candle-lit tables, aperitivos, thoughtful details, and the belief that gathering around the table makes everyday life more meaningful.Through her blog and Instagram, Olivia shares what she’s cooking, eating, and loving, alongside her favorite entertaining and kitchen essentials, all with the goal of making hosting feel beautiful, effortless, and fun.In This Episode, Whitney Explores:Olivia’s journey from hosting intimate backyard supper clubs to building Muniak Studio into a sought-after event design and catering businessHer favorite cookbooks, culinary inspirations, and how cooking became both a creative outlet and career pathTips for creating memorable gatherings through atmosphere, thoughtful details, and intentional hospitalityThe importance of sourcing quality ingredients, shopping at farmers markets, and navigating today’s food and wellness trendsPractical approaches to healthy eating, balance, and maintaining wellness while working in the food and events industryLearn more about Olivia Muniak: https://oliviamuniak.com/ Follow Olivia Muniak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviamuniak?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DFollow Olivia Muniak on Substack: https://lazyfancy.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileStay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offWork with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff