Hey there, I’m Julie — a certified holistic health coach, lifestyle coach, and mom of nine.
when we nourish ourselves and prioritize our well-being, everything else falls into place.
Around here, you’ll find plant-based recipes, simple wellness tools, and stories from my own life, including the messy parts.
Honest stories about resilience, reinvention, and finding your way back to yourself — especially in those wild, in-between seasons.
I’ve rebuilt myself more than once.
I’ve had seasons of chaos and clarity, burnout and joy.
And through it all, food has been my anchor.
If you’re here, chances are…
…you’re craving something deeper.
Not just recipes (though you’ll find plenty), but food that feels like care. Habits that ground you.
If we were talking right now, I’d want to know what brought you here — and what kind of life you’re dreaming of creating.
Because I believe food isn’t just what’s on our plate.
It’s how we care for ourselves. How we connect.
And how we create a life that feels meaningful, even in the busiest or most uncertain moments.
Food is…
- Care
- Connection
- Tradition
- Identity
Real wellness starts in the kitchen — but it doesn’t end there.
It’s so much more than green juice and 6 AM workouts.
- Listening to yourself.
- Feeding yourself like you matter.
- Finding little rituals that help you come home to yourself
- Showing up for yourself in the smallest ways, especially when life feels messy or uncertain.
My story
For over 20 years, I was immersed in the rich traditions of Mexican culture, and it completely changed how I see food.
Mexican cuisine became a love language—simple, soulful, bold, and made to be shared.
That chapter of my life has ended, but the flavors I fell in love with remain a part of me. To this day, enchiladas, tamales, and gorditas still show up in my kitchen, blending traditional flavors with plant-based ingredients that honor their roots and keep the soul of the dish alive.
And while Mexican food holds a special place in my heart, I’m always exploring how to bring bold, exciting flavors to plant-based cooking.
The beauty of this way of eating is how it’s endlessly adaptable. You can recreate anything and make it your own.
Life in the kitchen with nine kids
Cooking for nine kids (yes, nine!) has been an adventure in and of itself.
Trying to meet everyone’s preferences, stick to a budget, and still make food that was healthy and comforting taught me so much about creativity, flexibility, and feeding people with love.
Our kitchen was full of beans, rice, and salsa in every combination imaginable. And that simplicity stuck with me.
To this day, I believe some of the most healing meals come from humble ingredients.
Blue Zones inspired eating
Years ago, when I first learned about the Blue Zones — places in the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives — it felt like coming home.
- They eat mostly plants.
- They move naturally.
- They live with purpose.
- They stay connected.
- They cook at home.
No shame. No perfection. Just rhythms that support a meaningful life.
That’s what I teach now — not rules or restrictions.
Just recipes, routines, and reminders that you’re allowed to feel good.
What I believe
- Food should taste amazing and help you feel good in your body.
- You don’t have to change everything overnight — just start small
- Healing doesn’t always look like progress. Sometimes it’s a pot of soup and a quiet night in
- Starting over isn’t the end of your story — sometimes, it’s the start of the best chapter
- Plant-based eating can be flavorful, satisfying, and deeply comforting
- There’s no one-size-fits-all. I believe in intuitive eating and honoring the cultures, cravings, and stories that make us who we are
And yes, comfort food has a place here.
Sometimes the most healing thing isn’t a superfood, but a warm bowl of that certain something that brings you back home.
A little more about my work
I’m an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC), certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where I also completed advanced training in hormone health.
I’ve also completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training, which deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection and continues to shape my holistic food-first approach today.
I’ve seen just how much food and daily habits can impact our energy, our mood, and our overall balance.
But what truly grounds my work isn’t just what I’ve studied — it’s life.
The messy, beautiful, deeply human kind.
My work has also been featured in HuffPost, Yahoo, MSN, YourTango, MamaMia, Redfin, NewsBreak, and Medium, where I write about plant-based living, resilience, personal growth, and the power of starting over.
Whether you’re brand new to plant-based eating or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, I hope what you find here inspires you to nourish yourself , body, mind, and soul.
Because great food creates great habits.
And great habits help build a life that feels more like you.
Let’s stay connected
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Want to go deeper?
Whether you want a full lifestyle shift or just need help making small, sustainable changes, I offer 1:1 coaching designed to meet you where you are.
Together, we’ll simplify the connection between what you eat, how you live, and how you want to feel — so you can create a life that actually works for you.
No pressure. No perfection. Just real support that works for your life.
Thanks for being here. Truly.
