Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics regarding eating disorders and disordered eating. Please take caution and care while listening. Hello, Heal Squad! Today’s episode is a powerful and raw conversation with Nicole Keshishian, the incredible creator, recipe developer, and cookbook author behind Kale Junkie—a go-to resource for healthy recipes and finding food freedom. But if you think we’re chatting about recipes here, think again! Nicole is going deep and providing healing tips to anyone battling sugar addictions, eating disorders, societal body image pressures, and unhealthy food relationships. She also opens up to both Maria and Keven about her deeply personal journey from battling bulimia and binge eating to reclaiming her life and relationship with food.Through education, balance, and creative outlets, Nicole has transformed her life—and now she’s here to help you do the same. Nicole’s vulnerable story and practical tips will inspire you to approach food with intuition and joy—no guilt attached. We hope this kickstarts the food transformation you've been seeking, enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Nicole’s cultural and societal norms around thinness fueled unhealthy habits and self-image struggles. She shares how to understand the science of binge eating and develop healthier habits around sugar. Nicole’s sugar addiction led her to experiment with wholesome ingredient swaps, which improved her relationship with food. Don’t make certain foods off-limits but recognize how certain foods affect the body. Nicole says don’t suffer in silence. Share your journey with others to build a supportive community and to help each other heal. Charities to donate to for LA Wildfires:  Baby2Baby https://donate.baby2baby.org/give/648067/#!/donation/checkout CalFire Benevolent Foundation https://calfire.foundation/donations/  California Fire Foundation https://cpf.salsalabs.org/cff-donation/index.html  Pali Charter High: https://givebutter.com/raisepali Altadena Girls: https://www.pledge.to/altadena-girls -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ Nicole Keshishian’s Resources Website: https://kalejunkie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalejunkie/?hl=en ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content ( published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com ) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.