About Stacey

Hello! I’m glad you’re here. First things first: allow me to introduce myself…

I’m Stacey and I suffer from what some might see as an unhealthy obsession with healthy food and a healthy planet. (For the record, I see it as more of a deep love than an obsession but am willing to concede that love and obsession are often a package deal).

While in the throes of a midlife career transition (and, if I’m to be honest, a midlife crisis, too), I followed this obsession down a path that led to becoming a natural chef, an eating psychology coach, a certified Master Food Preserver, and a leader in sustainable food systems. I work as a therapeutic chef and teach cooking classes in Orange County, CA. Since I am by nature a giver, my ultimate goal is to help others cultivate similar obsessions, which I do by sharing my love of cooking, whole food nutrition, and mindful eating practices with students and clients of Your Beeting Heart.

I AM:

A Therapeutic Chef
An Eating Psychology Coach
A Cooking Instructor

MY SERVICES

Testimonial

I thought I had a fairly good working knowledge of why fermentation is an important part of my diet, and also was humble enough to recognize I am newbie when it comes to understanding all the reasons why. Your session had an incredible blend of information, practice, and camaraderie with the group gathered. It was so FUN to learn with you! You are an amazing guide and your passion shines through in everything you do. Thank you!!
Christina E.Homemade Probiotics Foods workshop participant
Stacey is SO fantastic to work with! She’s a natural in the kitchen, a wonderful teacher and shares her knowledge freely. As someone who is not a natural in the kitchen, her guidance helped me to make some simple, healthy and delicious dishes!
Catherine R.Therapeutic Chef client
Working with Stacey I learned so much about nutrition, the myths about deprivation as a means to weight loss, recipes and recommendations for working with my gluten and lactose intolerances, and much more. Plus, she's a wonderful listener and pleasure to talk with.
Connie S.Eating Psychology Coaching client
Stacey's fermentation class was wonderful! Stacey is energetic, engaged and expert in this area. She is a huge advocate for organic and sustainable culinary practices. The class was fun and informative and I left with everything I needed to launch my own projects.
Robin D.Fermented Foods & Gut Health workshop participant
Stacey’s extensive knowledge and the very engaging way she presented the gut microbiome; her enthusiasm and commitment to helping people get and remain healthy; her contagious laughter and passion… all have made a believer out of me!
Liliana R.Fermented Foods & Gut Health workshop participant

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