Self-Care with Jean
Jean is an inspirational author, speaker and educator - a leader and advocate in these challenging times for physical and mental health while sharing her enthusiasm and passion for mindful living, extreme self-care, nutrition and the pursuit of balance in a busy world. She is an expert in wellness, nutrition and macrobiotic cooking.
Episodes
February 26, 2026 • 10 mins
In this episode, I'm opening up about something we all struggle with but rarely talk about—that constant conversation we have with ourselves every single day. You know the one I'm talking about. From the moment we wake up to when our head hits the pillow at night, we're our own biggest audience.
I'll share a personal moment when I caught myself standing in front of the mirror, about to go down that familiar rabbit hole of negative...
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February 19, 2026 • 6 mins
It's mid-February, and I want to talk with you about something close to my heart—winter meals that truly nourish us during these cold months.
In this episode, I'm sharing why the season matters so much when it comes to what we eat. Drawing from my studies in macrobiotics, I'll explain how our bodies need warm, comforting foods during winter—not heavy, dairy-rich dishes, but meals filled with colorful root vegetables, winter squash...
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February 12, 2026 • 9 mins
This week, I'm inviting you to slow down and have a cup of tea with me as we talk about grief and missing our loved ones. I'll be sharing a deeply personal story about how I heard those exact words—"have a cup of tea with me"—from our beloved friend who passed five years ago, and how that moment of magic reminded me that our loved ones are still close by if we can just get quiet enough to listen.
Together, we'll explore how grief ...
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February 5, 2026 • 8 mins
This week I'm diving into everything hummus – one of my absolute favorite foods and one of the first things I learned to make during my macrobiotic studies.
Did you know that chickpeas, the star ingredient in hummus, were domesticated in the Middle East over 7,000 years ago? We're literally eating ancient history! I'll take you through hummus's fascinating journey from a 13th-century Cairo recipe to the global phenomenon it is tod...
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January 29, 2026 • 10 mins
In this episode of The Kitchen, I'm diving deep into the world of hearty soups and stews, and more specifically, the powerhouse ingredients that make them so nourishing—lentils and legumes.
I'll be honest with you: when I started my macrobiotic journey, lentils and legumes were completely foreign to me. I had never cooked them, didn't know how to prepare them, and faced quite the learning curve. But now I'm excited to share everyt...
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January 22, 2026 • 10 mins
In this episode, I'm taking you on a journey through the wonderful world of sesame seeds – a food I discovered during my macrobiotic journey that completely changed how I cook and nourish my body.
I'll walk you through the incredible health benefits these tiny powerhouses offer, from supporting our bone health with calcium and magnesium, to protecting our hearts with healthy fats, to something really exciting – helping balance our...
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January 15, 2026 • 7 mins
Hello, dear friends! Welcome to 2026!
Before we dive into our conversation about balance, I want to share something personal with you that ties into my Ring of Fire episode from January 1st. Throughout my life, I've worked with psychologists and psychiatrists when I really needed help, and I'm never afraid to talk about it or ask for support. Our Ring of Fire practice brings together all those pieces we've worked on throughout our...
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January 8, 2026 • 8 mins
In this episode, I'm so excited to kick off the new year by introducing you to one of my absolute favorite ingredients from my macrobiotic studies—adzuki beans! These small, reddish legumes from East Asia are about to become your new kitchen best friend.
First, we'll take a quick trip down memory lane and recap the six elements of health we explored together last year—from building awareness and commitment to understanding alkalin...
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December 31, 2025 • 10 mins
In this special episode, I'm sharing a profound meditation that came to me on November 11th, 2025—a journey I call the Ring of Fire Meditation.
I believe that throughout our lives, during traumatic or stressful moments, we lose pieces of ourselves. These fragments can be from any age—childhood, our teens, twenties, thirties, and beyond. They remain stuck in those moments, in those interactions, in those places. The goal of this li...
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December 24, 2025 • 11 mins
As we close out 2025 and step into 2026, I'm inviting you to pause with me for some deep reflection and gentle intention-setting. In this special year-end episode, we're going to honor where we've been and lovingly prepare for where we're going.
I'll guide you through three powerful reflections: celebrating the growth you've experienced this year (even through the hard moments), honoring what you've courageously released to make s...
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December 18, 2025 • 9 mins
The holidays are almost here, and while I absolutely love this season of connection and celebration, I know how heavy and sluggish all those rich, traditional dishes can make us feel. So this week, I'm inviting you to try something different with me.
I'm sharing three of my favorite plant-based holiday recipes that will bring brightness and nourishment to your table without the guilt or heaviness. We're talking roasted winter vege...
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December 11, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode, I'm inviting you to pause with me as we explore winter through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and self-care.
I know this time of year feels impossible—the holidays are here, our calendars are packed, and everyone expects us to keep pushing through. But here's what I want you to understand: nature is asking us to do the opposite. The trees are conserving energy, animals are hibernating, and the earth is g...
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December 4, 2025 • 8 mins
In this cozy episode of The Kitchen with Jean, I'm inviting you to slow down and embrace winter's gentle wisdom through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Winter is the season of stillness and deep restoration—a time when nature rests beneath the surface, and we're called to do the same. In TCM, winter is connected to our kidneys, which hold our body's vital energy reserves. That's why I'm sharing three warming, grounding r...
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November 28, 2025 • 5 mins
In this special bonus episode, I'm inviting you to step away from the busyness of life and join me for a walking meditation.
This isn't about perfection; it's about practice. Whether you have five minutes or fifty, this walking meditation is a gift you can give yourself anytime you need to reset, restore, and replenish.
So grab your walking shoes, and let's take this journey together.
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November 26, 2025 • 7 mins
In this episode, I'm inviting you to explore something so important as we move into this busy holiday season—keeping our routines. I know how easy it is to let our daily rituals slip away when life gets full of gatherings, travel, and celebrations. But here's what I've learned: our routines aren't rigid rules—they're the gentle rhythm that helps us dance through life with ease.
Together, we'll talk about how to hold onto the pract...
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November 20, 2025 • 10 mins
In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Kitchen with Jean, we will explore the sweet side of the holidays - but with a nourishing twist that will love you back.
Join me as I share five incredible plant-based dessert recipes that are naturally sweet, made without refined sugar or white flour, because when we choose to bake with intention, we're nourishing instead of just indulging.
I'll walk you through my favorite holiday tre...
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November 13, 2025 • 11 mins
As the holidays approach and our calendars start filling up with endless to-do lists, I know many of you are feeling that familiar pull in every direction. Sound familiar?
In this episode, I'm sharing how we can move through this beautiful but overwhelming season with balance, calm, and health in mind, body, and spirit. Because here's the thing - self-care isn't about stepping away from the holidays. It's about showing up for them...
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November 6, 2025 • 11 mins
In this special Thanksgiving episode, I'm inviting you into my kitchen to explore how we can bring more lightness, color, and nourishment to our holiday table.
As we step into the heart of the holiday season, I want to share something close to my heart - ways to create vibrant plant-based dishes that make us feel alive, grounded, and joyful. Because self-care isn't just about what we do after the holidays, it's about how we celebr...
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October 30, 2025 • 9 mins
In this cozy episode of The Kitchen, I'm inviting you to join me as we reimagine our favorite fall comfort foods in lighter, more nourishing ways. Because here's the thing - comfort food doesn't have to weigh us down or make us feel heavy and sleepy afterward.
I'll walk you through transforming classic dishes that feel like a warm hug: we're swapping traditional meatloaf for a protein-packed lentil loaf that still feels like Sunda...
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October 23, 2025 • 5 mins
In this episode of Self-Care with Jean, I'm sharing something really special with you - a short and simple meditation that you can bring into any moment of your day.
What I love about this practice is that you don't need any special equipment, a quiet room, or even a meditation cushion. Whether you're walking down the street, sitting at your desk, or even washing dishes in your kitchen, this meditation can be your companion.
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