Wake Up and Read the Labels!

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 16, 2024

The Journey to Gluten-Free Cookies with Addison LaBonte

Chronic pain often serves as a wake-up call, signaling the need for lifestyle and diet changes. While these kinds of changes can be tough, Addison LaBonte is on a mission to make it easier with better-for-you desserts made w…
April 2, 2024

A Water Sommelier’s Take on Bottled Water with Martin Reise

As a water sommelier, Martin Reise spends his days creating content about water and sharing his knowledge with others. As a child, he noticed that water could have different tastes, sparking his curiosity. Disappointed by th…
March 19, 2024

The Truth About Plant-Based Milk with Brooke Harris

Opting for plant-based alternatives often seems like a health-conscious decision. But what if these seemingly harmless swaps are actually posing hidden risks behind the scenes? Brooke Harris, food lover and Founder of Goodmy…
March 5, 2024

Discovering Darë Vegan Cheese with Gwendolyn Dare Hageman

Cheese cravings are among the toughest to shake. But imagine enjoying pepper jack, spicy queso, cream cheese, and smoked pimento without the discomfort of dairy. It might sound too good to be true, but thanks to Gwendolyn Da…
Feb. 20, 2024

Life with MS: Navigating Health and Chronic Illness with Nicole Pedra

Keeping a positive outlook, even when things are tough, is much easier said than done. But our attitude, along with our diet, can make all the difference in how you feel when living with chronic illness. Nicole Pedra, a Chro…
Feb. 6, 2024

Fruits on the Go with Dr. Lior Lewensztain

When was the last time you checked the labels on your fruit snacks? It can be tough to find snacks that are convenient and healthy with real ingredients. Some seem like a good choice on the surface, but they often hide chemi…

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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.