Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics regarding eating disorders and disordered eating. Please take caution and care while listening. Hey Heal Squad! Thanks for tuning into part 2 of our chat with Nicole Keshishian, the incredible creator, recipe developer, and cookbook author behind Kale Junkie—a go-to resource for finding healthy food. In this episode, Nicole unpacks the powerful connection between creativity, healing, and overcoming addiction. She shares with Maria and Keven how her creative outlets, like her Instagram, played a pivotal role in her recovery journey, and how we all have the ability to pivot and reinvent ourselves, even with our food. She also shares her top ingredient swaps for sugar, PLUS how to be more mindful and present with food. Spoiler alert! Stop eating in the car… seriously, game changer. We hope you love this one Squad.  HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Nicole emphasizes the importance of being present, especially when it comes to food. Simple acts like not eating in the car and practicing yoga helped her build healthy habits and reconnect with herself in a deeper, more meaningful way. Engaging in creative outlets, can be a therapeutic way to heal from past struggles such as food addiction. Experiment with healthier ingredients and recipes! Nicole’s journey shows the power of career reinvention. But, even if your current career isn’t your ultimate passion, excel at it to build a strong foundation. This will make you more marketable and provide a safety net, allowing you to pivot and reinvent yourself when pursuing other passions or business ventures. 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.