Three former Whole30 coaches years later, and now in very different seasons of motherhood!

The Whole30 program transformed their relationship with food and was the catalyst for other healthy habits. But what does that look like now, when Autumn and Andrea are raising teenagers and Whitney is navigating life with a toddler?

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Autumn Michaelis, founder of Whole Food for 7, mom of five boys, cookbook author, and creator of a practical meal planning system helping families simplify dinner.

Autumn shares how her family moved toward a gluten free, dairy free, paleo-inspired lifestyle after seeing how food impacted sleep, mood, athletic performance, acne, digestion, and emotional regulation in her kids. This conversation bridges every season of motherhood, from toddler snack plates to feeding teen athletes.

This is not about perfection. It is about building sustainable systems that work long term!

In this episode we cover:

• How to transition your family to real food without making separate meals

• Why elimination protocols can give you real data about your body

• Handling picky eating in both toddlers and teens

• Feeding teenage athletes nutrient dense meals

• The research behind family dinners and long term mental health outcomes

• Budget friendly strategies for large families

• Why meal planning fails and how to fix it

• The 10 minute weekly system that saves time, money, and stress

• Time saving kitchen strategies including freezer meals and air fryer staples

Autumn also explains how her meal planning subscription removes decision fatigue by selecting meals for you, generating your grocery list, and even loading your Walmart or Whole Foods cart with one click!

If you are overwhelmed by dinner...

If you are navigating gluten free or dairy free eating...

Or if you simply want healthy eating to feel doable instead of rigid...

This episode will give you practical tools you can use this week!!

📲 Connect with Autumn Michaelis / Whole Food for 7

Website: https://wholefoodfor7.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholefoodfor7

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

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Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

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In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Dr. Brooke West, registered play therapist and founder of Hope Child & Family Center of Texas, and Roni Proter, celebrity chef, mother, and widow, to share the deeply personal story behind their book, Open Book Parenting.

After Roni suddenly lost her husband, she brought her two young sons to Brooke for play therapy. What followed was not just healing, but a partnership that blended lived experience with clinical expertise.

Together, they created a parenting roadmap grounded in research, emotional regulation, empathy, and honesty.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why early intervention after childhood trauma matters
• How play therapy helps children process grief when words aren’t enough
• The difference between surviving loss and growing through it
• Emotional regulation vs. nervous system dysregulation
• The three E’s of parenting: expression, emotional regulation, and empathy
• Building a “tribe” during seasons of isolation
• Turning personal tragedy into purpose

This conversation is not just about grief. It’s about resilience. It’s about doing the work. And it’s about choosing connection over control in parenting, even when life feels shattered.

If you are walking through loss, divorce, major transition, or simply want to raise emotionally healthy children, this episode offers both strategy and hope.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation!

📲 Connect with Dr. Brooke West and Roni Proter

Website: https://www.hopecentertx.com/about-us

Instagram:

Open Book Parenting https://www.instagram.com/open.book.parenting/

Roni Proter https://www.instagram.com/dinnerreinvented

Dr. Brooke West https://www.instagram.com/hope.center.of.texas/

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast

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What if your biggest health challenge became the reason you built something meaningful?

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with the mother-daughter founders of Unrefined Bakery, the Dallas-based bakery known for creating gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and allergen-friendly desserts that actually taste amazing!

What began as a personal solution for food sensitivities and health concerns turned into a thriving bakery, and eventually a beloved Dallas staple. Together, they share the honest story behind building Unrefined Bakery from the ground up, navigating food restrictions, educating customers, and growing a values-driven business rooted in community and care.

In this episode, we cover:

• How health challenges sparked the idea for Unrefined Bakery
• Why ingredient integrity mattered more than following trends
• The learning curve of building a bakery without a traditional roadmap
• Educating customers on gluten-free and refined sugar-free baking
• Why community has been central to their success
• How they balance taste, quality, and wellness without compromise

This conversation is about more than baking...it’s about resilience, creativity, family, and proving that you don’t have to give up joy (or dessert) to support your health.

Whether you’re navigating food sensitivities, building a business, or simply love a great founder story, this episode will leave you inspired, and probably craving something sweet!

🎧 Listen now and learn how Unrefined Bakery redefined what “better-for-you” food can be!

📲 Connect with Unrefined Bakery

Website: https://unrefinedbakery.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unrefinedbakery

📲 Connect with Test Kitchen Meal Prep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testkitchenmealprep

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast