Wake Up and Read the Labels!
Wake Up and Read the Labels is your guide to eating simple and feeling good. If you want to eat clean and feel your best, you’re in the right place. Join us each week as we talk about real ingredients, ethical brands, and the stories of people just like you who woke up and read the labels.
Recent Episodes
April 1, 2025
Why Oatmeal Is Wrecking Your Gut (And What to Eat Instead)
Is your “healthy” breakfast secretly the reason you feel tired, bloated, or foggy by 10am? In this episode, Jen Smiley breaks down the hidden truth about oatmeal—from its effects on your blood sugar and gut health to the anti-nutrients and pesticides lurking inside. Plus, she shares easy clean swap…
March 25, 2025
The Truth About Hashimoto’s: Is Your Thyroid Being Ignored?
Are you tired all the time, gaining weight unexpectedly, or struggling with brain fog? You might have Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism—and not even know it! Over 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid disease, but nearly 60% go undiagnosed due to incomplete testing.
In this episode, Jen Smiley sits…
March 18, 2025
Toxic Teas: What’s Really in Your Cup & How to Choose the Best
If you start your day with tea, you need to hear this! Many popular tea brands contain pesticides, heavy metals, and harmful additives—even the ones labeled “healthy.” In this episode, Jen Smiley uncovers the truth about toxic teas, how misleading labels trick consumers, and the clean tea brands yo…
March 11, 2025
Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes: How To Take Control of Your Health
Type 1 diabetes is often misunderstood, but for Sarah Bristow, it became the catalyst for a healthier, more intentional life. Diagnosed in 2014, Sarah transformed her approach to nutrition, exercise, and overall well-being—now empowering others through Thrive Coaching. In this episode, she shares h…
March 4, 2025
The Truth About Non-GMO Labels – What the Food Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
Are you paying extra for foods labeled "non-GMO" without knowing what it actually means? In this episode of Wake Up and Read the Labels, Jen Smiley exposes the seven real GMO crops and how food companies use misleading marketing to make their products seem healthier than they are. From non-GMO salt…
Feb. 25, 2025
What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Thyroid, Gut & Hormone Issues with Micaela Riley
If you’ve ever been told to "just eat less and move more" but still struggle with bloating, inflammation, or stubborn weight, this episode is for you. Jen sits down with Micaela Riley, a functional nutritionist and practitioner, to uncover the root causes of thyroid dysfunction, gut issues, and hor…
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Jen Smiley
Expert Food Coach
Jen Smiley is an expert food coach who has helped thousands of people make food simple so they can feel their best.