Episode 185 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 1:24 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 5:36 Chat with Karina Hines Karina Hines, founder of Botanical Kitchen is passionate about nutrient-dense food.  Karina is a chef with over 22 years of cooking experience in Europe and the United States. She is a board-certified functional nutrition counsellor, herbalist and consultant. Karina is a functional nutrition chef, leveraging a deep understanding of how foods impact health and promoting cooking as an act of self-care. She provides functional nutrition solutions and guides members weekly to make sustainable and sensible changes to support vibrant health.  Botanical Kitchen offers memberships to the general public and collaborative partnership programs with practitioners, farmers and organizations committed to helping people make sustainable dietary changes.  Karina is highly trained with a well-cultivated skillset in a diverse array of cuisines. Her nutritional work is People-oriented and passion-driven with an international sensibility.  Karina demonstrates proficiency in translating complex medical terminology to create accessible, actionable plans for people with chronic illnesses.  1:15:38 Closing Thoughts Connections: Karina Hines: Connect with Karina:https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-karina-hines/ Contact Karina: https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/contact/ Recipes: https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipe_category/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/