Upstate-Downtown, New York, NY (2025)

12/12/2020

I made a homemade chocolate cake to celebrate my birthday yesterday! It is a gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate layer cake with chocolate ganache and chocolate frosting. The alterative flour I used is tiger nut flour. I just had a slice with a small espresso after a protein-rich breakfast…heaven!

If you feel inspired😀…the recipe is here: https://linktr.ee/kathrynmatthews_nutrition

Some fun stuff re: my birthday.

My sun sign is Sagittarius, and I have been very humbled to discover that my birth date—December 11th—is NOT unique!! Any time I’ve met someone who has a December birthday, it often falls on the exact same day…my neighbor, for example!
Do I live up to the personality traits / characteristics of a Sagittarius? Yes and no.

Sagittarians are known for their brutal honesty, optimism, integrity, restlessness / independence, free spirit, and they are said to be truth-seekers.

I would say “yes” to all…. I cannot unsee the truth, and I am direct…if you are ready to receive…you’ll get the truth, straight-up! I have low moments, but, yes, I am an incurable optimist. I am “restless” when it comes to seeking purpose, knowledge and personal growth. I’ve changed career direction multiple times. If I’ve moved into a different phase in my life, there is no going back: I don’t wax nostalgic re: the past…e.g., I would not go to a 10 (or 30)-year high school reunion or attend an alumni event at my alma mater. If I outgrow a friendship to the point where I feel that I cannot be my true, authentic self, I release it; I don’t try to make it “work”. I am independent in that no one person; no one spiritual or intellectual philosophy; dogma; or political party “owns” me. I make up my own mind.

Sagittarians are said to be great adventurers who love to travel to the ends of the earth.

Not me…I am a homebody at heart! I am hugely interested in other cultures, but I do NOT enjoy the travel “process”. I have motion sickness and easily tire so this is a consideration! Once I’m at a destination, I’m all in, but I need to travel in comfort…and I pack for a trip like I’m moving! So, overall, I’m not keen on travel.
Sagittarians tend to be athletic.

Yes, true. Movement—running, gymnastics, swimming—has been a huge part of my life. Right now, I’m weight-training, walking and doing metabolic conditioning workouts.

Sagittarians are extroverts, wild and fun.
Not this Sagittarius. I’ve always been a highly sensitive introvert. I did go through a wild “extrovert” phase—in college and 2 years after college. As for fun, it depends on what your definition of “fun” is…

If you’re a Sagittarius (or you know one), do you fit the typical profile of a Sagittarius? What traits describe you best—all, some or none?!😀

12/12/2020

Yesterday was my birthday. One of the things, for which I’m most grateful this past birthday year is my health. I’m also grateful for the knowledge that I have about health, which empowers me to make decisions that are right for my body. Is my health 100% perfect? No. I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition, and my body is highly stress reactive. I have to be mindful every day of potential stressors, and how I choose to react. So, yes, I am continually investing in—and working on—my health.

Stress is at the root of so many chronic health conditions and diseases.

Until I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in 2013, I was married to the idea that being “healthy” meant LOOKING healthy. “Healthy”, to me, also meant achieving the “perfect” weight by eating less and exercising more—no matter what! I only considered the exercise part of health—I did not consider that my food choices, lifestyle habits, unhealthy / toxic relationships, trauma and lack of boundaries were all contributors to a cumulative stress load that eventually lead to my Hashimoto’s diagnosis.

When you know better, you do better (hopefully).

If I had understood that my mindset (perfectionist in overdrive) and lifestyle habits were contributing to a toxic stress load, I could have avoided or minimized many of the uncomfortable symptoms I endured for 5-7 years: heart palpitations, brain fog, chronic exhaustion, hair loss, low mood, intense anxiety, episodes of severe sinusitis, digestive issues and more.

To this end, I have created a FREE Stress Less, Boost Immunity Guide, which focuses on 10 simple daily healthy habits that can help significantly reduce your overall stress load—and improve overall health. As my birthday gift to you, I encourage you to go to the link below for the FREE download to the guide: https://linktr.ee/kathrynmatthews_nutritio

12/09/2020

Are you joining us today (Wed., 12/9) at 3:00PM EST?
If you've ever wondered WHY gut health matters, don't miss this FREE webinar.

My friend and colleague Functional Health Coach Carmen Hunter will be talking in-depth about gut health with Kiran, including: good vs. bad gut bacteria; how the state of your gut health affects your body’s ability to fight off infections; and, your gut microbiome is an indicator of whether you have inflammation (e.g., weight gain, type 2 diabetes).

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/REG_GutHlthandInflammation
If you can't make it live at 3PM, you will receive a replay when you register.

12/08/2020

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, Dec. 9th, at 3:00PM EST

FREE Event: Talking About the Gut Microbiome

Did you know that apx. 80% of your immune system resides in your gut?

Learn all about the gut microbiome in a FREE webinar at 3PM (EST) this Wednesday, December 9th, with Kiran Krishnan, a Research Microbiologist and Human Microbiome expert.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/REG_GutHlthandInflammation

My friend and colleague Functional Health Coach Carmen Hunter will be talking in-depth about gut health with Kiran, including: good vs. bad gut bacteria; how the state of your gut health affects your body’s ability to fight off infections; and, your gut microbiome is an indicator of whether you have inflammation (e.g., weight gain, type 2 diabetes).

Kiran is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He is an expert guest on National and Satellite radio, has appeared in several international documentaries and has been a guest speaker on several International Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in 16 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome.

I’ll be live-streaming this webinar here.

Register here: https://bit.ly/REG_GutHlthandInflammation
Register even if you can’t make the live webinar so that you receive the replay.

12/06/2020

A body warming meal on a frigid Saturday evening: Steak & Kale.

16 oz. pasture-raised rib steak (with a delicious streak of fat) with cowboy rub + Curly kale braised with onions in homemade chicken broth and raw apple cider vinegar. Recipe link here: https://bit.ly/CowboyRub

What is your favorite comfort meal?

12/05/2020

I love homestyle Greek food. This easy-to-make, one-pot comfort meal combines two of my favorites: wild-caught cod (an excellent source of lean protein) and dark leafy greens (rich in minerals)!

Recipe for Greek-Style Stewed White Fish and Horta here: https://bit.ly/StewedCodGreens
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Your food choices can either create—or reduce—inflammation in the body. Inflammation significantly weakens your immune system. For more immune-boosting tips, download my FREE “Stress Less” guide. (You’ll also get monthly healthy eating tips and recipes in your Inbox). Download here: https://linktr.ee/kathrynmatthews_nutrition

12/03/2020

December sunset in my backyard. 3:55PM! Getting closer to the shortest day of the year....

12/03/2020

This time of year, I add generous amounts of fresh, minced gingerroot to whatever I cook. Combining ginger with pork is a classic Asian combination.

Here, fresh minced gingerroot and minced garlic make a delicious rub for pasture-raised pork chops. Recipe for Ginger Pork Chops here: https://bit.ly/GingerPorkChops OR go to link in bio.

Heaven on my plate: Ginger Pork Chop + Zoodles + Braised Curly Kale + Purple Sweet Potato, skin on, with grass-fed butter.

12/02/2020

Cold weather comfort meal…prepped and cooked within 30 minutes.

--Cast Iron Skillet-Seared Duck Breast (12 mins)
--Roasted Delicata Squash (30 mins)
--Organic arugula with mustard-shallot vinaigrette (5 mins)
I drizzled the duck breast, arugula and Delicata squash with rendered duck fat….mmmm!😋

Search for recipes here—as listed above—on my website:
https://linktr.ee/kathrynmatthews_nutrition

11/30/2020

I hope you had a peaceful, relaxing and delicious Thanksgiving.

I have been eating a variation of our Thanksgiving meal—at least once daily—since Thursday! This morning, for example, I enjoyed roasted parsnip puree + roasted brussels sprouts + braised curly kale + organic green salad and chicken breast for breakfast. Not that I mind in the least bit because I love leftovers, and this is batch cooking at its best!

Do you love eating leftovers? Or. do you have to eat something different at every meal?

So grateful for good food...Thanksgiving plate…starring local, organic, seasonal foods:

--Roasted Pasture-Raised Heritage Turkey with Herb Rub (turkey drumstick and turkey breast here)
--Raw Cranberry Relish (on turkey breast)
--Local organic greens tossed with Shallot-Mustard Vinaigrette
--Creamy Roasted Parsnip Puree
--Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Minced Carrots & Onions
--Boozy Ginger Pumpkin Pie with Buckwheat Crust (100% gluten-free, 100% lip-smacking delicious!)

Recipes on my website: https://linktr.ee/kathrynmatthews_nutrition

11/30/2020

Moonlit walk…I almost didn’t need my flashlight!

This end-November full moon was traditionally called the “Beaver Moon” by Native Americans and colonial Americans. This was the time of year, according to the Old Farmers’ Almanac, when beavers took shelter in their lodges; and, historically, the Beaver Moon marks the beginning of the season when hunters would set traps for beavers, valued for their thick pelts, before the rivers froze.

Energetically, this Full Moon will bring action, communication and unexpected changes. Being flexible and open minded to changes is key.

This full moon is a good time to release what no longer serves you…whether it means releasing an unhealthy habit / addiction or stepping away from toxic relationships.

Happy Full Moon!

11/18/2020

Are you joining us today at 3PM (EST) today (Wed., Nov. 18th)??

Any time you inject or insert something foreign in your body, this triggers an immune response and creates inflammation. In the case of breast implants, the result can be a constellation of symptoms that characterize Breast Implant Illness.

Learn all about Breast Implant Illness in a FREE webinar at 3PM (EST) this Wednesday, November 18th, with Diane Kazer, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, who had also struggled with Breast Implant Illness.

Please join me in my private FB group: https://bit.ly/FB_Mind-BodyWellnesswKathrynMatthews, where I will be livestreaming this webinar at 3PM (EST). Join me and we can explore any questions / thoughts that come up during the webinar.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/REG_BreastImplantIllness

Reminder: A replay will be sent to those who register for this webinar. Link above.

11/17/2020

Save the Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18th, at 3:00PM EST.
FREE Event: Talking About Breast Implant Illness

Any time you inject or insert something foreign in your body, this triggers an immune response and creates inflammation. In the case of breast implants, the result can be a constellation of symptoms that characterize Breast Implant Illness.

Learn all about Breast Implant Illness in a FREE webinar at 3PM (EST) this Wednesday, November 18th, with Diane Kazer, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, who had also struggled with Breast Implant Illness.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/REG_BreastImplantIllness

My friend and colleague Functional Health Coach Carmen Hunter will be talking in-depth about Breast Implant Illness with Diane, who shares the symptoms she endured after getting breast implants, as well as the holistic approach she used to recover from her explant surgery (removal of her breast implants).

Knowing there were hundreds of thousands just like her, women suffering in silence as they battled Breast Implant Illness (BII), Diane created a comprehensive and effective transformational formula to help women heal themselves from symptoms and suffering caused by breast implants—from toxicity and infections, to trauma and shame. Her high success rate approach has radically empowered women to form a compassionate relationship to their body, reconnect with their divine purpose, trust their intuition, find their voice and love themselves as they are, free from the plastic prison they’ve been trapped in, so they may rise to experience their ‘breast life’ full of courage, vitality and joy!

I’ll be live-streaming this webinar in my private Facebook Group. Feel free to join me here too: https://bit.ly/FB_Mind-BodyWellnesswKathrynMatthews

Register here: https://bit.ly/REG_BreastImplantIllness

When you register, you will receive a replay via email.

11/11/2020

Are you joining us today at 3PM (EST) today (Wed., Nov. 11th)??

The thymus gland is an important part of our immune system. Although the thymus gland is robust in childhood, it shrinks with age, affecting immunity. It also weakens under chronic stress

Please join me for a FREE webinar all about the thymus gland, its relationship to stress and immunity in my private FB group: https://bit.ly/FB_Mind-BodyWellnesswKathrynMatthews, where I will be livestreaming this webinar at 3PM (EST). Join me and we can explore any questions / thoughts that come up during the webinar.

My friend and colleague Functional Health Coach Carmen Hunter will be talking in-depth about the thymus gland with Dr. Amber, a licensed naturopathic doctor and member of the International Peptide Society (IPS). They will be discussing:

--The relationship between cortisol and stress.
--Where cortisol is made and what it does in the body.
--How cortisol impacts thymic function.
--How the thymus regulates immunity.
--Autoimmunity and possible reasons for how that develops
--Mood disorders, like anxiety and depression and thymus function.
--And more!

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/REG_Thymus

Reminder: A replay will be sent to those who register for this webinar. Link above.

11/09/2020

Save the Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11th, at 3:00PM EST.
FREE Event: The Thymus Gland: It’s Role & Function in Immune Health

The thymus gland is an important part of our immune system. Although the thymus gland is robust in childhood, it shrinks with age, affecting immunity. It also weakens under chronic stress.

Learn how supporting the thymus gland can help enhance immune system response in a FREE webinar at 3PM (EST) this Wednesday, November 11th, with Dr. Amber, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and a member of the International Peptide Society (IPS).

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/REG_Thymus

My friend and colleague Functional Health Coach Carmen Hunter will be talking in-depth about the thymus gland with Dr. Amber. They will be discussing:

--The relationship between cortisol and stress.
--Where cortisol is made and what it does in the body.
--How cortisol impacts thymic function.
--How the thymus regulates immunity.
--Autoimmunity and possible reasons for how that develops
--Mood disorders, like anxiety and depression and thymus function.
--And more!

Dr. Amber is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor at MetroMd Institute of Regenerative Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. She is trained in regenerative medicine, detoxification protocols, hormone testing and treatment, bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide therapy and IV nutrient therapy. She also has a practice in Redondo Beach, CA, where she specializes in bioidentical hormones and peptide therapy. Dr. Amber is a member of the International Peptide Society (IPS) and has completed peptide therapy certification training through the America Academy of Anti-Aging. (A4M)

I’ll be live-streaming this webinar in my private Facebook Group. Feel free to join me here too: https://bit.ly/FB_Mind-BodyWellnesswKathrynMatthews

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/REG_Thymus

Reminder: A replay will be sent to those who register for this webinar. Link above.

11/04/2020

Are you joining us today at 3PM (EST) today (Wed., Nov. 4th)??

Midlife can be a very confusing time for women. With hormones in flux, you may feel uncomfortable almost ALL THE TIME…low energy, digestive problems, low mood, achy, tired, poor sleep and more.

Please join me for a FREE webinar about midlife women’s health and hormones in my private FB group: https://bit.ly/FB_Mind-BodyWellnesswKathrynMatthews, where I will be livestreaming this webinar at 3PM (EST). Join me and we can explore any questions / thoughts that come up during the webinar.

My friend and colleague Carmen Hunter will be talking about midlife women’s health and hormones with Maria Claps, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) practitioner and Kristin Johnston, a board-certified nutritionist in the FREE webinar “Going Beyond Diet and Lifestyle for Midlife Women’s Health”.

Maria and Kristin will be discussing the art and science of thriving at midlife, including:
--Mindset coaching
--Lab testing
--Hormone replacement therapy education

Register here: https://bit.ly/REG_WomenHlthHormones

Register even if you can’t make it to the live webinar—so that you receive a replay link via email.

11/01/2020

Save the Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4th, at 3:00PM EST.
FREE Event: Beyond Diet & Lifestyle for Midlife Women’s Health

As a woman in midlife, perhaps, you find yourself:

--Wondering if an alien has invaded your body—between chronic exhaustion, joint pain, seemingly out-of-nowhere belly fat; and volatile mood swings?

--Unable to shed unwanted pounds despite counting calories (or points), monitoring portion sizes, or going vegan/vegetarian?

--Often feeling moody, anxious or depressed?

--Constantly craving sugar, carbs, caffeine and/or wine?

Many of my midlife clients have experienced any or all of the above. Midlife is a new chapter in a woman’s life and can trigger physical, emotional and psychological changes.

Learn how you can reclaim health and vitality at midlife this Wednesday, November 4th at 3:00PM EST. My friend and colleague Carmen Hunter will be talking about midlife women and hormones with Maria Claps and Kristin Johnston in the FREE webinar “Going Beyond Diet and Lifestyle for Midlife Women’s Health”.

Register here: https://bit.ly/REG_WomenHlthHormones

Maria, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) practitioner, and Kristin, a board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. They've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that women can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control.

I’ll be live-streaming this webinar in my private Facebook Group. Feel free to join me here too: https://bit.ly/FB_Mind-BodyWellnesswKathrynMatthews

Register here: https://bit.ly/REG_WomenHlthHormones

REMINDER: A replay will be sent only to those who register for this webinar.

I look forward to seeing you on Wed., Nov. 4th!

10/29/2020

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