059: Behind the Scenes with The Defined Dish: Writing Cookbooks, Building a Community, and Wellness As A Journey with Alex Snodgrass

Alex Snodgrass discovered a new perspective on food after doing Whole30. The result was life-changing in more ways than one. Alex Snodgrass is the foodie behind The Defined Dish. Alex has always loved food and how it brings people together. After a Whole30 experience changed her life, Alex started sprinkling Whole30 and Paleo influences throughout her food which birthed her first book that many know and love: The Defined Dish: Healthy and Wholesome Weeknight Recipes. Tune in as Alex shares everything you want to know about writing a cookbook, her favorite recipes and kitchen must-haves, along with a sneak peek into her newest book that’s available for preorder, The Comfortable Kitchen. Alex also shares how she amassed a huge social media following, how she balances Instagram vs real life and her wellness non-negotiable for a happy life. Highlights 4:15 Alex’s 5 go-to kitchen must-haves 7:47 How Alex leveraged Instagram to connect with her audience 17:06 How Alex’s Whole30 experience impacted her anxiety 27:49 Behind the scenes of writing a cookbook 46:00 Advice for aspiring food bloggers Guest: Alex Snodgrass  Resources We Mention The Defined Dish Website The Defined Dish on Instagram Preorder: The Comfortable Kitchen by Alex Snodgrass Related Episodes: 044: Signs from the Universe, Relationship Realness, and Daily Practices for Health with Organic Olivia Health Resources: Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: Frolicandflow.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Complete Show Notes Here.