Summer schedules are chaotic—between travel, hot weather, and shifting routines, it’s easy for nutrition to fall off track. In this episode, Jess shares her go-to summer staples and one major takeaway from her own biofeedback last year: don’t underestimate the power of a solid snack.

You'll walk away with simple ideas for energizing meals and snacks that actually work with busy, real-life days—plus a few surprising tips on hydration, blood sugar, and why summer carbs aren’t the enemy.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

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  Why summer throws off your eating rhythm—and what to do about it

  
  


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  How post-meal energy dips are really your body asking for fuel (not more coffee)

  
  


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  Jess’s favorite on-the-go snack combos and drive-thru wins

  
  


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  A quick breakdown of glycemic load vs. glycemic index

  
  


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  How to simplify nutrition without sacrificing energy or fullness

  
  

💡 Biofeedback Boss Tip:

Use your post-meal energy as a guide—if you’re crashing, it might not be about caffeine. It might be about blood sugar.

🧠 Nerdy Nutrition Nugget:

Learn why carbs aren't the enemy, how glycemic load impacts your energy, and why sodium matters for summer hydration.

🧭 Value Compass:

Nutrition should add to your life, not complicate it. A little planning (like stashing snacks or mapping out simple meals) can go a long way in keeping you fueled—not frazzled—this summer.

 

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

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Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about the Empowered Eating Model™ and connect with the Empowered Eating Team at The Well Collective.


• Free Empowered Eating Masterclass! 


• Connect with Jess @jessbrownrd or learn more about her at jessbrownrd.com