Heart Talk: My First Blog....

Here we are — my first blog! Hiiii, I’m Lauren.

Hiiii! I'm Lauren.

I know the “normal” thing to do would be an official about me, but I’m more of a share as I go kind of girl. So here’s what’s on my heart right now: if you’ve been carrying something inside you - an idea, a story, a dream - I hope you do it. Start it. Share it. Try it.

I’ve spent my entire life wanting to write. Journals, endless book and business ideas - it’s always been there. The holdup? My grammar isn’t great. I love long-form writing. I don’t like to filter my thoughts. I think dashes (-) are a personality trait. I have ADHD. I’m not detail-oriented. And I write exactly how I talk. Oh, and I’m a Sagittarius sun with a Cancer moon and rising - sensitive and emotional, yet blunt, full of unfiltered honesty. When I do try to filter, I lose my train of thought 9 times out of 10.

My point? Thoughts like these - quirks, intrusive doubts, limiting beliefs - have kept me from starting something like this.

But here’s the truth: we are so much more than our limiting beliefs, and life is just too short. Yes, it feels scary to put yourself out there. But fear kills joy. And this - the creating, the writing, the sharing - it brings me joy. And that should trump everything else, right?

Side-note: This wouldn’t be a true first heart talk without introducing my girl. Meet Rollins — my BBG (baby bestie girlfriend), sous-chef, shadow, and soulmate. She’s always the star of the show. Do I also have a fiance I adore, a soon-to-be step-daughter and another fur baby? Absolutely. But this one’s for my girl, so you’ll meet them later.

So why a food blog?

Because food should taste good and feel good.

I grew up in the kitchen with my mom and grandma, where food and family were a shared love language. I love how a single bite can take you back to a memory - or create one that lasts forever.

Along the way, my passion for self-care and confidence as a woman grew right alongside the recipes I’m about to share. Food doesn’t just nourish us - it brings people together and creates space for conversations about wellness, self-love, and health. When you pay attention to your body and learn how to care for yourself, it’s powerful.

If you’re not a foodie, even the basics can feel daunting. Add an unexpected allergy or health diagnosis, and it’s… a lot. That’s where I come in. I’m a foodie with Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, ADHD, and sensitive hormones/nervous system. I’m also a full-time business owner and esthetician who loves to host and create spaces that bring people together.

The reality? While I love food, weekday meals need to be simple, streamlined, and planned. So here, you’ll find my go-to meals, favorite recipes, discoveries, and tips to make your own kitchen (and health journey) feel a little more doable. Most of my meals are simple, gluten-free (or easily adapted), and on repeat all season long.

What comes next?

Hopefully, more of this - food and heart talk, woven together. What do you think?

Xoxo,

Lauren