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PODCAST

Essential Ingredients Podcast

Justine Reichman

Essential Ingredients powered by NGP is an Online podcast, launched by Justine Reichman a socially minded Founder, Connector and Philanthropist. This podcast features a multi-generational group of startup founders, thought leaders and change makers who discuss the importance of building businesses from concept to purpose that directly align to your purpose and mission and support a regenerative future for and from people to planet. Topics include "building a business to support your purpose" to

health & fitness nutrition

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081: Your Skin is Talking: Why Internal Health...

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2026/01/06

"Stop reaching externally for answers because intuitively, if you really, really sit quietly with yourself and feel, you have all the answers for yourself." —Dr. Jennifer Haley Our skin reacts long before we slow down enough to notice. Breakouts, inflammation, and chronic issues often point to patterns we normalize every day, from food choices to stress to environmental exposure. This conversation cuts through noise and shame and brings the focus back to what our bodies are already telling us.

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080: Busy Lives, Better Health: How Drinkable...

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2025/12/30

"In an entrepreneurial journey, fear is a constant roadblock. But everything's at risk, and it's this balance between calculated risk while still managing a backup plan." —Leslie Danford Growth does not come from chasing every opportunity. It comes from making clear choices and standing behind them. This conversation explores what it really takes to build a brand that lasts without losing direction along the way. We sit down with Leslie Danford, founder of Vitaminis, to talk through her evolution

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079: Healthy Habits Start Young: Making Food...

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2025/12/23

"If we can't bring the kids to the kitchen, maybe we can bring the kitchen to the kids." —Carolyn Federman Food education often gets treated as optional, even though it shapes health, culture, and opportunity from the very start. When kids lack access to hands-on food learning, the gap shows up everywhere from classrooms to hospitals. This conversation explores what changes when education meets practicality. Carolyn Federman shares how years of work alongside Alice Waters and the Edible

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078: Menu Transparency Unlocked: Find Safe Restaurant...

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2025/12/16

"It is the most loyal customer segment that exists because people find it so hard to find places that they trust, that when they do and they have a good experience, they keep going back again and again. It's a huge revenue opportunity for restaurants to take advantage of transparency." —Dylan McDonnell Nothing about dining out should feel like a gamble. In this episode, we talk with Dylan McDonnell, founder of Foodini, about how accurate ingredient data and personalized menus restore trust and

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077: Perimenopause & Menopause Decoded: What to Watch...

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2025/12/09

"In general, knowledge is power, and the more equipped we are with the tools we need, the better off we are. At a networking event, there were women who wish they knew about perimenopause, that it can be 10 years, and that it can impact mental health. Now I know, and I want me to tell my generation." —Lauren Tetenbaum Some moments in life flip a switch and make our bodies feel unfamiliar. A quiet shift shows up in our mood, sleep, energy, or reactions, and it becomes clear that something deeper

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29:35

076: Old Gems, New Stories: Turning Heirlooms into...

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2025/12/02

"Sustainability, where you can, is always an important resource to go to first… This earth gives us such precious resources, and it's nice to maintain and take care of the earth as well for your children and children to come." —Ashley Berman The most meaningful jewelry isn't bought, it's reborn. It carries stories, fingerprints, and memories that outshine anything new. In a world chasing trends, there's power in slowing down, honoring what already exists, and turning what once sat in a drawer into

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075: Gut Health Without Guesswork: The Emotional Side...

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2025/11/25

"Learning and seeing what customers respond to and what they like is how your brand grows. It's half me, but then it's how it's received. They help me decide what the rest will be. And it's so fun to co-create with customers in that way." —Xeba Zareie Some days, the body sends signals that can't be ignored. The bloating that shows up out of nowhere. The foods that once felt safe are suddenly turning into a guessing game. The search for relief becomes an ongoing job that no one feels prepared for

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S9 Ep74: Empowering Farmers: Local Markets Boosting...

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2025/11/18

"It's hard work being a farmer, and we just don't value it. And we just don't realize… that we're losing them." —Jennifer Grissom When SNAP and EBT are in flux, local food systems become a lifeline. This episode breaks down how farmers' markets can become emergency food hubs that protect both people and producers. Jennifer Grissom from Food Access LA shares how her nonprofit expanded market match, launched emergency food distributions, and coordinated with partners to meet urgent needs while keeping

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28:55

073: Planting Self-Care: How Lavender Teaches Rest,...

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2025/11/11

"There is something missing in modern medicine that's not just about the therapy and exercises or about empowering the patient, but getting the patient to really choose self-care." —DeAnna Schaefer Stillness doesn't just happen; it's created. Between deadlines, worries, and daily noise, most of us forget what it's like to truly breathe. But when we give ourselves permission to pause, we begin to heal in ways no medicine alone can. After decades of treating pain through physical therapy, Point Reyes

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37:48

072: Rethink Your Plate: How Agriculture Shapes...

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2025/11/04

"Everything about our waking being is affected by the food we eat. And it's not just where your food comes from, but the ingredients…with integrity. Who is putting their love and passion into a crop? Who is not taking the shortcuts? How are individual ingredients… affecting our overall mood, physicality, all those things. All this is coming to light now— this is not pseudoscience anymore." —Jennifer Waxman Every meal shapes more than our day—it shapes our health, our habits, and even our outlook

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071: Community Baked In: PACHA Bread's Secret...

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2025/10/28

"It's a really interesting thing to figure out how to communicate the essence of something like [Pacha Bread] and the heart of what the product is. It's a bread that could heal the planet and could heal our bodies. It's something really magical."–Maddie Hamann Sometimes the best things in life take time to rise, especially when you're trying to build something people truly crave. If finding your people or turning loyal customers into true believers seems out of reach, you may just need a new

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070: The Midlife Hormone Reset: Food, Mood, And...

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2025/10/21

"Perimenopause, menopause, and andropause are such big biochemical shifts that they can affect every system in the body. There’s no system left untouched by hormonal changes. o we want to use that as a filter to make sure that we're looking at the big picture." —Dr. Lisa Brent One day your body stops responding the way it used to: sleep slips, moods shift, food doesn’t hit the same, and the anxiety that never used to exist suddenly moves in. You start wondering if this is just “getting older,” or if

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S9 Ep69: The Urban Remedy: How Real Wellness Sparks...

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2025/10/14

“I believe what we’re doing is based on something that’s good for healing people and healing the planet. So, we’re always organic and we’re always working with regenerative organic farmers. And we’re sticking to that mission and values, which is really important to me, because those are things that are always going to be good for you and for the…planet.” —Neka Pasquale Sometimes, wellness feels like a luxury instead of a way of life. Between the stress of business, family, and bills, it’s easy to

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068: Trash Talks— Everyday Waste Hacks for Real...

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2025/10/07

“I urge everyone to take a fraction of a second more to think before you throw something out— that's the moment that it matters whether we'll never see it again or whether it will go on to have a second life. It just takes that fraction of a second to try and do the right thing.” —Laura Rosenshine The way we handle waste isn’t just about bins and bags—it’s about habits, community, and the stories we tell ourselves. Sometimes, the real power to change things starts with a single, simple choice.

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067: What Makes Comfort Foods Comforting? Mac &...

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2025/09/30

"We always say our mac and cheese is like a break from the chaos. When things are crazy in your life, you just need a break. You don’t have to go off the deep end and eat a bowl of some boxed XYZ... I want to eliminate that ‘Oh my God, what have I done?’ part after you eat." —Myles Powell Comfort food isn’t just about taste—it’s about trust, memories, and feeling good from the inside out. Too often, the foods we love come with a side of guilt or mystery ingredients, but there’s a better way to

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066: Milking Innovation: The Future of Dairy-Free...

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2025/09/23

"We're looking at the molecular composition of milk, all of its proteins and components, how they function together, and what makes it magical. Our technology is around how do we get those to come together and function in a way that looks, tastes, and functions like dairy." —Thomas Bowman Can a plant-based milk truly replicate the creamy goodness of dairy? Dive into a world where innovation meets taste, as we explore the potential of non-dairy alternatives that can seamlessly fit into our

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37:15

065: Local Food, Big Impact— The Farmers Market...

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2025/09/16

"Every community has different values, and every community should have different choices. And that's why local food is so important so that local communities and local farmers can decide what's most important to them and how they want to connect the people who grow our food with the people who are seeking nourishment." —Andy Naja-Riese "The health of our Farmers Market is really dependent upon the health of our farmers." —Tanner Keys Wonder why local food sometimes costs more, or if it’s really

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31:45

064: The Custom Gut Fix: The Missing Link to Finally...

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2025/09/09

"The cure for disease is not to eradicate disease, it is the ability to respond…The more self-empowered you get, the more you can respond." —Dane Johnson You're eating "perfectly" but still dealing with bloating, pain, and fatigue. What if the problem isn't just the food you're eating, but your body's ability to handle the world we live in? It's a frustrating truth that requires a completely new approach. After being told his Crohn's and colitis were incurable, Dane Johnson took his health into

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063:Transforming Agriculture: The Living Water...

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2025/09/02

“One of the things I learned through the course of my career is that people don't have any trust, confidence, or faith in you until they feel like you care about them and learn what they need.” —Mark Spoone What if the key to a healthier planet and better food lies right beneath our feet? The way we treat our soil today could transform our future, making it richer and more sustainable for generations to come. With a career spanning multiple industries, Mark Spoone has founded over ten companies

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062: Profits with Purpose: How Giving Back Grows Your...

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2025/08/26

"The core difference is, instead of, once you've paid your employees and your expenses, what's left, instead of it just enriching the investors, it's given away to good causes." —Alex Amouyel What if doing good didn’t mean giving up your paycheck or your dreams? Maybe you’re tired of hearing that business and kindness can’t mix, or you wonder if your small actions really matter. Here’s a fresh look at how purpose and profit can work together—and why your impact might be bigger than you think. Alex

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