Tahini & Food Entrepreneurship with Rachel Simons of Seed + Mill

In this intimate solo episode, Whitney Aronoff reflects on her recent hypnotherapy and past life regression session with practitioner Boris Walter, and how the experience revealed a deeper understanding of her life’s direction. She shares how reconnecting with clarity, alignment, and joy can reshape the way we move through the world. Drawing on her background in holistic cooking and healing, Whitney offers grounded, real-life insights on tuning into the path that’s already unfolding for you. Whitney explores: What it felt like to “see” her life as a single, clear path with no offshoots, and why that realization brought instant calm. The importance of simply continuing to move forward, even when you can’t see the bigger picture. How beginning each day with a smile or a positive intention shifts your energy and what you attract. Why taking aligned action toward what genuinely brings you joy creates natural momentum. Trusting that consistent positivity and alignment quietly guide you exactly where you’re meant to be. Through her own healing journey, from overcoming autoimmune and digestive challenges to becoming a health-supportive chef and founder of Starseed Kitchen, Whitney shares a heartfelt reminder: when you choose alignment, the next step always appears. Other High Vibration Living episodes with hypnotherapist you might like to tune into: Unlocking the Benefits of Past Life Regression with Boris Walter: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-vibration-living-with-chef-whitney-aronoff/id1591675394?i=1000738313205 Using Hypnotherapy To Attract Abundance, Clear Bad Habits & Find Your True Calling with Lynnsey Robinson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-vibration-living-with-chef-whitney-aronoff/id1591675394?i=1000636766543 Tricia Carr on Animal Communication & Hypnotherapy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-vibration-living-with-chef-whitney-aronoff/id1591675394?i=1000626063556 Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boris Walter is a renowned Australian hypnotherapist and psycho-spiritual mentor who has guided over 1,000 individuals through hypnotic and altered states of consciousness. With a background as a coded welder in oil and gas, Boris did not choose this work—this work chose him. His life took a dramatic turn when he experienced a profound inner calling toward the exploration of human consciousness, metaphysics, and the deeper mechanics of the soul. His university degrees took his clinical and research focus to span reincarnation, metaphysics, parapsychology, foundational principles, and the universal messages that reveal themselves through altered states. Today, Boris facilitates transformational one-on-one sessions, group workshops, and leadership immersions that bridge psychology, hypnosis, spirituality, and ancient wisdom traditions with seekers all across the world.  He works intimately with both individuals and corporate leaders and their companies to cultivate psychological maturity and spiritual integrity in life, leadership, unity, and love. Boris is best known for his ability to access deeper layers of human experience, beyond story, identity, and time, and guide others to remember their deeper truth, where profound healing, insight, and purpose reside." We discuss: How lightening up, embracing playfulness, and tuning into messages from higher realms can open the door to more joy and ease. The power of transcendental truths, intention, and expanding consciousness—and why adapting to accelerated change is essential for personal evolution. Why forgiveness is a cornerstone of healing, intimacy, and emotional freedom. How exploring past lives and acknowledging the necessary role of darkness can illuminate the root of current challenges. The profound connection between mind and body, and how releasing expectations can deepen the hypnotherapy experience. Follow Boris Walter on Instagram: @boriswalterofficial Learn more about Boris Walter & book a session with him on his website: https://www.boriswalter.com/ Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilda Labrada Gore (a/k/a Holistic Hilda) is a cheerleader for cultivating well being based on ancient health practices that have stood the test of time. She is an Integrative Nutrition certified health coach and world traveler, committed to uncovering traditions essential to restoring energy and vitality. She has explored Mongolia, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Kenya, Australia, and Albania—to name a few places she’s been—bringing the best of the wisdom and health practices she encounters on her social media platforms, her YouTube channel, and on the Wise Traditions podcast (over 15 million downloads to date) that she hosts and produces on behalf of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Hilda has energy to spare because she keeps her feet on the ground and her face to the sun. We discuss: How technology can both connect us socially and, over time, contribute to feelings of depression when overused. The parallels between digital engagement and substances like alcohol, highlighting potential diminishing returns. The importance of mindfulness in technology use to maintain mental health and well-being. Recognizing when tech is using us versus when we are using it intentionally. Finding balance between healthy engagement and overuse to protect our emotional and mental state. Learn more about Hilda Labrada Gore at her Website: holistichilda.com Follow Hilda Labrada Gore on Instagram: @holistichilda Watch Hilda Labrada Gore on YouTube: Holistic Hilda  Listen to Hilda Labrada Gore on the Weston A Price Foundation podcast Wise Traditions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wise-traditions/id1072618042  Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eileen Day McKusick is a researcher, writer, inventor, practitioner, educator, and speaker in the fields of therapeutic sound, the human biofield and electric health. She has been studying the effects of sound on the human body and its electrical system since 1996. Eileen is the originator of the sound therapy method Biofield Tuning, and the Founder of the Biofield Tuning Institute, which conducts peer-reviewed studies on the human biofield. She is the author of the bestselling books Tuning the Human Biofield and Electric Body, Electric Health. She is also the co-creator of Sing the Body Electric, a sonic exploration program designed to free the voice.   We discuss: The biofield’s role in our overall well-being and how past traumas can manifest as physical or emotional symptoms. How sound healing and tools like tuning forks can release trapped emotions and support self-healing. Why presence, mindfulness, and gratitude are essential for emotional and physical balance. The importance of addressing emotional baggage—because food alone isn’t enough to heal. How healing is an ongoing journey, supported by awareness, positive inner dialogue, and guidance from practitioners. Learn more about Biofield Tuning: https://biofieldtuningstore.com/ Learn more about Electric Health: https://biofieldtuningstore.com/ Follow Eileen McKusick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eileenmckusick Follow Biofield tuning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biofieldtuning/ Connect with Eilen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biofieldtuninghttps://www.facebook.com/eileen.mckusick Watch Eileen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/eileendaymckusick  Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kelly family are third-generation turkey farmers who have dedicated their lives to breeding the best turkeys in the UK. For 52 years, they have gone against the trend and stuck to century’s old tried and tested practices to produce wild birds with an extraordinary depth of flavor.  This year they celebrate 52 years as Britain’s most awarded turkey. But most importantly, 52 years of providing wild turkey the way we are all meant to enjoy. The Kelly family raise Bronze Turkeys that are wild (which is notches above free-range). Left free to run, forage and grow slowly to fully mature in woodlands across 3 seasons - spring, autumn and winter. Compare this to the average turkey which is grown for 8 weeks, often in commercial barns.  Paul Kelly and his family run turkey farms in the UK and in the US, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountain. We discuss: The fascinating history of the turkey, from its origins in Mexico to becoming the bird of choice for royal feasts in England. How modern breeding has changed the flavor and quality of turkeys, and why KellyBronze turkeys are raised differently. The traditional practices of dry plucking and hanging, and how they create a richer, more tender bird. Why cooking technique and temperature matter just as much as the quality of the turkey itself. The case for enjoying turkey year-round, and how to find farmers who prioritize flavor, sustainability, and animal welfare. Learn more about Paul Kelly and KellyBronze wild turkeys https://www.kellybronze.co.uk   Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn, also known as The Channeled Baker, is an intuitive chef and medium who brings spirit and storytelling to the table—literally. With over 19 years of professional experience in the kitchen, Jenn blends her culinary expertise with mediumship to create immersive, soul-stirring food experiences. From intimate retreats and nostalgic comfort bakes to cozy pop-up cafés and her signature Supper Clubs, Jenn’s work is about more than food—it’s about memory, energy, connection, and healing. Whether she’s channeling messages through flavor or hosting a table full of laughter and love, she invites others to experience food as a deeply emotional and spiritual practice. She calls it “food with feeling.” We call it magic on a plate. We discuss:  How food reflects what’s happening within us, emotionally, physically, and energetically. Ways to reconnect with your intuition in the kitchen and cook from a place of presence. The power of setting intentions and embracing quiet moments while you cook. How grounding foods and nourishment support clarity, creativity, and sustained energy. Bringing grace, play, and family heritage into cooking as a form of spiritual practice. Learn more at about Jen at her website: https://www.channeledbaker.com/ Follow Jenn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechanneledbaker/ Follow Jenn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channeledbaker Read Jenn’s Substack: https://thechanneledkitchen.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips  Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Gale is an entrepreneur, outdoor enthusiast, permaculture advocate, and the visionary founder of Food Forest Abundance. A four-time All-American and National Champion wrestler, Jim has always approached life with focus and passion. At just 29 years old, he set a bold goal, to retire within three years, and went on to build a billion-dollar mortgage company within four, achieving that dream through drive and determination. After his success in business, Jim turned his focus inward, seeking a deeper sense of purpose. He spent a year living on a boat before moving to Costa Rica to build eco-villages, where he discovered permaculture, a revelation that transformed his life. This was the moment he found his true calling: to help create a world where every household can grow its own food and live sustainably. From that vision, Food Forest Abundance was born. Food Forest Abundance is a global movement dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to grow their own food, achieve food sovereignty, and live in harmony with nature. The company designs and implements regenerative food systems, using permaculture principles to turn ordinary lawns and landscapes into thriving, self-sustaining food forests. Each design helps restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and provide nutrient-dense food with minimal maintenance. Jim’s mission is simple yet profound: to transform food deserts into food forests and build a future where health, freedom, and abundance are accessible to all. Through his work and motivational talks, he continues to inspire people around the world to embrace self-reliance, regenerative living, and the Grow Freedom mindset. We discuss:  How food forests can address global challenges and create long-term sustainability. Why real, homegrown food is essential for health, well-being, and freedom. The mindset shifts needed to live in abundance and work in harmony with nature. Practical steps for building a homestead and growing food without relying on government systems. The power of community, education, and simplicity in building resilient local food systems. Learn more at: foodforestabundance.com  Originsreclaimed.org  https://www.galtslanding.farm/ Follow Food Forest Abundance on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/foodforestabundance/   Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Simons is the founder of Seed + Mill, a woman-owned company bringing the ancient ingredients of tahini and halva to modern kitchens. Inspired by her passion for food and community, Rachel transitioned from a successful legal career to the culinary world, where she now celebrates the beauty and versatility of sesame. Through Seed + Mill, she’s built a brand rooted in quality, sustainability, and creativity — sourcing the finest sesame seeds and crafting products that elevate both savory and sweet dishes. Rachel is also the author of SESAME, a cookbook that celebrates the flavor, history, and health benefits of this ancient seed through inspired, nourishing recipes. As Rachel beautifully puts it, “Cooking can be a meditative and creative process.” We discuss: Rachel Simons’ journey from a legal career to becoming a food entrepreneur. The cultural significance and rich history of tahini and halva. How sourcing high-quality sesame seeds impacts flavor, nutrition, and tradition. The challenges and rewards of building a food business centered on community and connection. Mindful cooking practices, from the health benefits of tahini to finding meditation in the kitchen. Follow Rachel Simons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commonelements/?hl=en Follow Seed+Mill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedandmill/?hl=en  Get Sesame: Global Recipes and Stories from an Ancient Seed: https://www.seedandmill.com/products/cookbook Visit the Seed + Mill website: https://www.seedandmill.com/ where you can order tahini and halvah  Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicki Sizemore is the leading voice bridging together mindfulness and cooking. As a trained chef, she’s spent over two decades in the food industry working as a recipe developer, educator and cookbook author. She publishes the MIND, BODY, SPIRIT, FOOD newsletter and podcast, where she shares mindfulness practices, rituals, weekly recipes, and more to bring presence, connection, ease and joy into the process of cooking and eating. She also publishes the From Scratch Fast blog and is the author of three cookbooks. Her fourth book, "MIND, BODY, SPIRIT, FOOD: Adaptable Recipes and Grounding Meditations for Preparing Meals with Joy and Intention," will be released in January 2026!  Find her at nickisizemore.com  and @nickisizemore. We discuss: How food can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and overall nourishment of the mind, body, and spirit. The role of intuitive and mindful eating in transforming your relationship with meals. Why small, intentional steps can lead to lasting changes in eating habits and wellness. The joy and empowerment that comes from cooking seasonally and understanding your ingredients. How creating a supportive, nourishing kitchen environment fosters connection, creativity, and well-being. Mind, Body, Spirit, Food Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ Mind, Body, Spirit, Food Cookbook (now available for pre-order): https://a.co/d/duCQsiN  Learn more at Nicki’s website: https://nickisizemore.com Follow Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore  Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Coates is the CEO of Regenerative California, where she leads efforts to reimagine how communities, economies, and ecosystems can thrive together. With more than 20 years of experience across the private, nonprofit, and public sectors, Kristin brings funders, industries, and local leaders together to co-create regenerative solutions. Through Regenerative California’s pilot in Monterey County, she is pioneering a model for resilient, equitable, and sustainable regional economies that can be scaled across the state and beyond. We discuss: Why California is uniquely positioned to lead the way in building regenerative economies. The critical need for affordable housing in Monterey County and its impact on communities. How regenerative organic farming restores soil health, supports farmers, and strengthens local food systems. The economic realities farmers face, and why living wages and fair supply chains are essential for sustainable agriculture. The power of collaboration, community engagement, and individual choices in scaling regenerative practices and supporting local farmers. Learn more about Regenerative California here: https://www.regenerativecalifornia.org/ Connect with Kristien on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristincoates/  Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices