Simplicity, Seasons & the Power of Food That Feels Good

Recipe: Summer Zucchini & Tomato Salad

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This week’s newsletter is a little different than normal. I had the joy of being interviewed by

Karina Baloleanu, CFNC

who also has her own newsletter,

Back to Wholesome by Karina Baloleanu

that is one of my go-to weekly reads.

Karina from Back to Wholesome

We first bonded over our shared love for real food, simple living, and the fact that we both live close by here in Europe (she’s in Barcelona, but is originally American). Her approach to food and hormones feel like a breath of fresh air, and are right in line with my findings. I was so honored to be someone she deemed worthy of her interview series and a spotlight on her newsletter. Thank you Karina!!

Enjoy this interview!

If you’re ready to reconnect with food that supports your energy and joy, while still tasting delicious, this Q&A is for you.

I met Anja Lee Hall when I first discovered the Blood Sugar Method— a program she co-created with Beth Bollinger, and one I’ve shared here before because I truly believe in its mission. We instantly connected. Not just over blood sugar and real food (though we could talk about that for hours), but over the way we both see health: not as something to obsess over, but as something to come back home to.

We also happened to live not too far from each other (me in Spain, her in southern France), and quickly bonded over our shared love of slow, seasonal living in Europe, along with our favorite spots in northern Spain and France.

Anja wears many hats — chef, entrepreneur, educator — and through it all, she helps women reconnect with food in a way that supports their hormones, energy, and joy. But more than that, she’s a truly warm and authentic person. Her story is full of heart, and I think you’ll feel that in every answer.

Let’s dive in.

Q: Anja, welcome! You’ve worn many hats throughout your journey so far — chef, author, educator, founder. Can you share a little about your story and what led you to the work you’re doing today?