In this week's episode I share one thing I am doing which is outside of my comfort zone and three foundational areas you can focus on to build your health. I then take a closer look at what causes the afternoon slump, why it's so much more pronounced this time of the year, and how you can support yourself through this season. Considering what would be most supportive on your plate, I talk about sweet potatoes and leave you with a few tasty suggestions for your meals this week.

The Sunday Rise podcast shares practical ways to use food, daily rhythms and lifestyle habits to build resilience, manage stress and feel more in tune with your body.

I'm your host, Jackie Southern, Entrepreneur and Coach, with 15+ years across banking, government and financial services. I'm an ICF and Harvard-trained Coach, and author of the weekly newsletter, The Sunday Rise.

Download my seasonal food guide here: jackieasouthern.com/thelibrary

If you live above 40° north, your body cannot make vitamin D from sunlight between October and March. In this episode, I dive into what this means for your health, how it shows up and how a few additions to your plate can genuinely help. And, to complement the vitamin D-inspired plate, I take a closer look at apples which support immune function, mood, and gut health through pathways of their own.

Living & Eating for Health and Resilience is a weekly discussion on lifestyle and seasonal food for building health and resilience in a demanding life. Offering practical insights to live and eat with the seasons, manage stress, balance your nervous system and build a strong foundation for resilience.

Download my seasonal food guide: https://go.jackieasouthern.com/seasonalfoodguide

This podcast is hosted by me, Jackie A. Southern, Entrepreneur and Coach, with 15+ years across banking, government and financial services. I am author of the weekly newsletter, The Sunday RISE, which provides the content for these conversations.