YOU ARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR BODY

Have you ever truly considered the relationship you have with your body?

I took a yoga class recently, and when the instructor asked us to share the areas of our bodies we wanted to focus on for our practice, she said something shortly after that and it really stuck with me: We are in partnership with our bodies.

What does that mean? Am I separate from my body? I asked her to explain, and she reminded me that if we take care of our bodies, they will take care of us. Wow! I really like that.

I like thinking about my body and me as partners in a relationship. Viewing it this way encourages mutual respect—respect I want my body to have for me, and vice versa. When you respect your body, you naturally become more thoughtful about the choices that affect it—the foods you eat, the rest you give it, and the care you provide to help it heal and recover.

I have been collecting daily “data” on how I feel — noticing the difference when I drink enough water versus when I don’t, or how my energy shifts with the amount of rest I get. Gosh, it has taken all of this time to really understand what my body needs and what it can do without, and it is so empowering.

Of course, this partnership isn’t always easy. There are days when I ignore what my body is telling me, rushing through without pause. On those days, I feel the impact more deeply. But that, too, is part of the relationship—learning, forgiving, and recommitting.

By honoring this partnership, I’ve noticed small but meaningful changes: more patience, better choices, and a deeper sense of connection with myself. It’s less about perfection and more about presence.

So, I wonder, how do you listen to your body? What does your partnership with yourself look like today? Hit Reply and Let me know. I read every email.

Here’s What’s Happening This Week:

🌿Weekend Happenings and Grab-N-Go Fridays​
🌿One More Week of This September Menu​
🌿Immune Boosting Recipe

Sending you love in every bite, and peace in every choice. With a heart full of gratitude and care,

Essentially Chef Beee 🌱​
Your Lifestyle Medicine Wellness Coach & Plant-Based Chef

WEEKLY EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER

PRE-ORDERING FOR GRAB-N-GO! FRIDAYS IS OPEN TIL NOON TODAY!

VISIT THE LINK BELOW TO ORDER

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Here are the Locations for this Weekend:

📍PICK-UPS AT LEAVEN KITCHEN for GRAB-N-GO FRIDAYS 🌱

215 Laredo Drive, Decatur, GA

⏰PickUp Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm EST

Date: Fridays

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📍FRESH MARKET at

OYUN BOTANICAL GARDENS 🌱

**I will only be here until 1:00p EST due to another engagement later in the day**

Location: 3353 Washington Road, East Point, GA

⏰ Time: 11:00am-6:00pm EST

Date: Saturdays

We will have the following items this week:

MARKET MENU

MEALS

🌱Vegetable Curry Bowls - Only at Leaven Kitchen

🌱West African Suya Mushroom Platter - Only at Oyun Botanical Gardens

SIGNATURE DRINKS

🌱Cucumber Limeade

🌱Sorrel Lime Cooler

🌱Watermelon Ginger Cooler

SNACKS

🌱Savory Vegetable Pastries

🌱RawHead Bread Crackers

EXTRAS

🌱Kale Salad Dressing

🌱Erzuli Black Soap

🌱New Body Products CKLS

🌱"Let Plants Nourish You" Cookbooks

🌱Farmers Market Baskets from Ghana

ONE MORE WEEK TO GET CHILI MAC CHEEZ

One more week to get these yummers. For one more week, we are featuring the comforting Chili Mac Cheez along with some other fall favorites. Each meal description includes macronutrient information so you can make informed, healthy choices.

Place Your Orders by Saturday at 5PM EST for delivery, pick-up, or shipping on Sundays starting at 6 PM EST. Plus, subscribe and save up to 10% on weekly meals!🌿🎉✨

JOIN THE WAITING LIST FOR THE NEXT HYDRATION CHALLENGE

If you’re interested in nurturing your relationship with yourself through better hydration, we have exciting news! Our next Address Your Thirst First Hydration Challenge will kick off November 1st – 21st, and we’d love for you to join us.

If you want to receive updates and secure your spot, please sign up for our waiting list. Let’s take this journey to better self-care and wellness together!