Best Denaye Barahona Podcasts (2024)

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Holistic Skin Care w/ Jen Keel | EP#230 23:00

2d ago23:00

23:00

In episode 230, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Jen Keel from Pretty Farm Girl, a holistic skin care company that creates clean, natural products sourced from their own family farm, or nearby farms in Florida. Jen talks about the origin of Pretty Farm Girl and how it started from a need to address some skin challenges she was facing. She …

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7 Meal Time Lessons w/ 3 Kids | EP#229 11:45

10d ago11:45

11:45

In episode 229, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses lessons she’s learned to create a more enjoyable mealtime with 3 kids. Any time we enter a new stage or phase in our home life, it is important to re-visit mealtimes to ensure everything is going smoothly. This episode covers 7 lessons Allison has learned over the past few months as a famil…

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Denaye's Minimalism Ramblings 24:41

10d ago24:41

24:41

We are currently packing the whole house into boxes to move out for renovations. Therefore, I've been reflecting a lot on our journey towards minimalism. In today's episode, I'm talking about minimizing the "stuff" in all parts of the home--kitchen, bath, closets, wardrobe, drop zone, etc. SPONSOR Try two weeks of PrepDish for free: prepdish.com/fa…

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What I'm Reading | EP#228 8:09

16d ago8:09

8:09

In episode 228, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses a just-for-fun topic- her latest reading obsession. Here is a list of the Kristin Hannah titles referenced in this episode- Home Front The Nightengale The Four Winds The Great Alone The Women Want to try Prep Dish meal plans for FREE? Go to ---> PrepDish.com/MPM Connect with Allison: Pre…

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UPDATE: a game-changing sleep habit (it's free!) | EP#227 8:51

23d ago8:51

8:51

In episode 227, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses an updated sleep habit that has made a HUGE difference. Listen in to learn more. Want to try Prep Dish meal plans for FREE? Go to ---> PrepDish.com/MPM Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ PrepDish.com/MPM for 2 weeks of FREE meal plans!…

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My Sleep Habits | EP#226 14:01

1M ago14:01

14:01

In episode 226, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses her current sleep habits. She walks through 5 specific habits- 1- Audio books 2- Black-out curtains 3- Cool temps 4- Silk pillowcase 5- Back sleeping? bonus- Oura ring update Make sure to check out the resources links, below to check out the items referenced in this episode. Want to try …

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My Bedtime Routine | EP#225 10:48

1M ago10:48

10:48

In episode 225, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses her current bedtime routine. She walks through the steps she takes each night, for herself not her kids ;). Make sure to click through the resource links below to check out the items referenced in this episode. Want to try Prep Dish meal plans for FREE? Go to ---> PrepDish.com/MPM Connec…

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Denaye's Screen Ramblings 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

Safe and healthy screen use is a topic on my mind...all.the.time. In today's episode, I'm sharing some rambling thoughts about how I'm making decisions for my kids (ages 8 and 10) around things like smart watches, YouTube, phones, content restrictions, and much more. In this episode I'm sharing many of my own thoughts and opinions, so please take w…

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Kids in the Kitchen w/ Guest Katie Kimball | EP#224 23:40

2M ago23:40

23:40

In episode 224, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Katie Kimball from Kids Cook Real Food to talk about getting kids in the kitchen and building their cooking confidence. Katie unpacks the reason why it’s important to teach kids essential life skills and share in the preparation of food at home. She also discusses the “how” of getting kids c…

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Get Back Your Time w/ These 5 Questions | EP#223 9:14

2M ago9:14

9:14

In episode 223, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf is back to talk about one of her favorite topics- time! Today she has 5 questions you can use to evaluate tasks you are doing regularly and ultimately bring more intentionality, efficiency and joy into your life. Want to try out our Prep Dish meal plans to save you TIME? Go to PrepDish.com/mpm for 14…

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Simple Family Meals w/ Denaye Barahona | EP#222 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

In episode 222, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Denaye Barahona, Ph.D., LCSW of the Simple Families podcast to chat about simple family meals and mealtime with children, from a child psychologist’s (and mother’s!) perspective. Denaye hears quite a bit about meal time and food in her work. The idea of coming together at the table can help …

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Best Small Kitchen Appliances: Instant Pot vs. Crock Pot | EP#221 8:09

2M ago8:09

8:09

In episode 221, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses some of the best small kitchen appliances and compares the Instant Pot vs. Crock Pot to help determine which one can work best for you in your kitchen. While the majority of Prep Dish customers either have an Instant Pot or a Crock Pot, you certainly do not need to have both in your kitc…

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High Protein - Is It Worth the Hype? | EP#220 12:10

2M ago12:10

12:10

In episode 220, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, talks about the popularity of healthy high protein recipes and shares why she thinks they’re worthy of their moment. Earlier this year, Prep Dish featured a special bonus high protein recipes menu that went out to all subscribers, and those were a huge hit with the meal prep community. Behind th…

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The Breakthrough Years ft. Ellen Galinsky 37:58

3M ago37:58

37:58

There are widely held assumptions about the adolescent years--many of which are negative. My guest today, Ellen Galinsky, challenges many of the stereotypes that we've come to believe about teens. In this chat she shares the basic needs of adolescents to help us better understand what they need (and want) from us. Her research supports collaboratin…

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Kitchen Questions: Blender or Food Processor? | EP#219 8:08

3M ago8:08

8:08

In episode 219, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf continues the meal prep basics series by addressing a common question: what’s better to have in your kitchen - a blender or food processor? Though Allison does have both tools in her kitchen, she advises that just having either a blender or a food processor is necessary. But which one to choose? A lo…

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Kitchen Skills: Keeping Your Knives Sharp | EP#218 8:03

3M ago8:03

8:03

In episode 218, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses basic kitchen skills in a month-long series and shares some of the best ways to keep your knives sharp. One of the number one items on Allison’s list of kitchen equipment must-haves is a good quality knife, and she encourages meal preppers to upgrade their kitchen knives. Some brands Alliso…

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Healthy Flavorful Meals w/ Michelle Dudash | EP#217 26:42

3M ago26:42

26:42

In episode 217, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes cookbook author, chef, and seasoning mix creator Michelle Dudash to chat about healthy flavorful meals. Michelle is a Registered Dietitian, personal chef, seasoning mix creator, and one of Allison’s earliest mentors when she started her career. She is the cookbook author of Clean Eating for …

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Working from Home Clothes: My “Uniform” | EP#216 8:43

3M ago8:43

8:43

In episode 216, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares about clothing management and how her working from home clothes evolved into a new uniform. Allison enjoyed many benefits from streamlining her closet during a home renovation, and maintained a smaller wardrobe even afterward. She notes that many of us have a go-to wardrobe for working at home…

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Over the Influence ft. Kara Alaimo 42:07

4M ago42:07

42:07

Most of us have a conflicted relationship with social media and online life. For today's episode I'm chatting with author Kara Alaimo. Kara's new book, Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls - And How We Can Take it Back, debuts this month. In our conversation we are sifting through a variety of topics related to how we a…

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Clothing Management: My Rent the Runway Review | EP#215 15:39

4M ago15:39

15:39

In episode 215, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about how she manages closet clutter and shares her Rent the Runway review after trying the service for a year. While renovating their home, part of the plan was to include Allison’s master bedroom closet. Allison discovered that the Rent the Runway service wasn’t just relegated to fancy dresse…

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Home Habits for Simple Management | EP#214 10:42

4M ago10:42

10:42

In episode 214, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, discusses some key takeaways she’s gained from the book Home Management Plain and Simple, and notes home habits she’s incorporated into her daily routine for simple management. Allison has implemented home habits such as: Each time she takes a bathroom break, she will clean or tidy something. Us…

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Home Routine Tips for House Management | EP#213 12:21

4M ago12:21

12:21

In episode 213, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf highlights daily home routine tips inspired by Kim Brenneman’s book Home Management Plain and Simple. Allison includes Kim’s daily house management recommendations along with what works in her own home in her current season of family life. In Kim’s home, Monday is dedicated to taking care of laundry.…

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House Management with Kim Brenneman | EP#212 22:44

4M ago22:44

22:44

In episode 212, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes author Kim Brenneman to the Meal Prep Monday Podcast where she shares how she went from a new mom struggling to manage her home rhythms to a thriving homeschooling mother of nine with routines that keep home and farm life humming along. Kim is the author of Home Management Plain and Simple a…

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Best Digital Planner Apps for Household Planning | EP#211 12:12

5M ago12:12

12:12

In episode 211, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, discusses the best digital planner apps for home planning and management with her husband and shares what has worked well for them to navigate their family’s schedules, trips, and activities. ‌ Allison and her husband use Google Calendar as an invaluable shared digital planning resource to help …

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Perfectionism ft. Clarissa Ong Ph.D. 45:46

5M ago45:46

45:46

The chances are good that you are familiar with perfectionism. Either you have experienced it yourself, you have a partner or parent with these tendencies, or perhaps you have a child touched by perfectionism. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Clarissa Ong Ph.D. She's a professor and the co-author of the book The Anxious Perfectionist: How to M…

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Allison’s Favorite Classic Planners | EP#210 14:05

5M ago14:05

14:05

In episode 210, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf reviews some of her favorite classic planners that she’s used over the years to manage family, work, and personal goals. ‌ Allison has used and enjoyed several different types of paper planners to help her keep track of important details and work through longer-term achievements. Why switch through m…

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Planning Strategies w/ Sarah Hart-Unger | EP#209 25:36

5M ago25:36

25:36

In episode 209, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about planning strategies with guest Sarah Hart-Unger from Best Laid Plans and Best of Both Worlds podcasts. They cover big-picture planning all the way down to smaller daily details, and even include a peek into Sarah’s personal meal planning approach at home. Sarah is a mother of three living…

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Schaaf Family Update! Plus, What’s Next for Easy High Protein Recipes at Prep Dish | EP#208 12:17

5M ago12:17

12:17

In episode 208, Allison Schaaf introduces the newest little recipe tester and family member in a personal update, and discusses a look ahead at high protein recipes support at Prep Dish. ‌ The Schaaf family is officially a family of five! Allison is pleased to introduce their newest baby boy, Tovin, who came to the family through adoption in Decemb…

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Easy High Protein Lunch Ideas | EP#207 11:28

6M ago11:28

11:28

In episode 207, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares several of her easy high protein lunch ideas to wrap up the January Meal Prep Monday protein series. These suggestions offer some simple streamlined approaches to achieving your protein health goals and keeping you satiated through your afternoon. Allison’s approach to lunch focuses on a solid…

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Protein Rich Breakfast Ideas | EP#206 10:23

6M ago10:23

10:23

In episode 206, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf highlights seven protein rich breakfast ideas in the January protein series to help you reach your health goals in the new year. Each of these protein-packed breakfast options offer at least 30 grams of protein, which is the baseline recommended for each meal for optimum health benefits. Ideas includ…

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Gifted and Distractible ft. Julie Skolnick 41:29

6M ago41:29

41:29

There are many misconceptions about what it means to be 'gifted'. Today's guest, Julie Skolnick, explains to us that giftedness usually comes with considerable challenges. She also shares ideas and insight on how to support and educate children who are gifted, but also have challenges (sometimes called twice-exceptional). LINKS Julie's Book, Gifted…

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Health Metrics to Track Other Than Weight with RD Laura Ligos | EP#205 27:16

6M ago27:16

27:16

In episode 205, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks with Registered Dietitian Laura Ligos from The Sassy Dietitian and discusses important health metrics to track other than weight for optimum well-being. ‌ Laura has been a practicing Registered Dietitian for over ten years and notes that becoming a mother has evolved the approach she takes in h…

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How Eating MORE Could Help You Lose Weight with Nutritionist Aimee Gallo | EP#204 27:59

6M ago27:59

27:59

In episode 204, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes nutritionist and health coach guest Aimee Gallo to discuss how eating more protein could help you lose weight and keep it off. ‌ Aimee Gallo is founder of Vibrance Nutrition and Fitness and is a practicing nutritionist and health coach focussed in the fields of metabolic health and weight lo…

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Special Bonus Menus: Introducing High Protein Diet Recipes with Prep Dish | EP#203 13:04

6M ago13:04

13:04

In episode 203, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, talks about a month-long focus on protein and introduces some special new January bonus menus packed with high protein diet recipes. ‌ There has been a lot of discussion recently about the health benefits of increased protein in our diets. Working off of advice from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Forever …

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Merry Christmas! What’s Ahead for the Meal Prep Monday Podcast in 2024 | EP#202 7:48

7M ago7:48

7:48

In episode 202, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, wishes you a happy holiday and discusses some of the content you can look forward to on the Meal Prep Monday Podcast in the upcoming year. Listeners can look forward to interviews with special guests who are subject matter experts in different health and nutrition-related fields. The Meal Prep M…

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Pet Update at Our House - Could the New Guy Be the Best Family Pet? | EP#201 10:39

7M ago10:39

10:39

There’s a new pet at the Schaaf house! Find out who the latest animal is in episode 201, where founder of Prep Dish and small hobby farm owner Allison Schaaf shares about her current menagerie and reveals whether their newest addition could possibly be the best family pet. ‌ Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pr…

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Interracial Friendship 41:30

7M ago41:30

41:30

Many of the guests on this show are authors—especially of non-fiction books. Although we often rely on non-fiction to teach us, sometimes the greatest lessons actually come through diving deeper into the life experiences of characters in a novel. Today, I’m speaking with authors Christine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene. Christine and Catherin…

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Journaling Items Gift Idea - My One Line a Day Practice | EP#200 9:59

7M ago9:59

9:59

In episode 200, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses her experience with the One Line a Day Journal and suggests a unique and meaningful gift idea for your wish list, or to give to others! ‌Allison shares insight into her nearly daily practice over the past five years with the One Line a Day Journal, which is a treasured gift she received …

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Simple Prep Tips - Preparing for the Holidays | EP#199 11:58

7M ago11:58

11:58

Join Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf for episode 199 as she shares some of her favorite easy prep tips about preparing for the holidays. As we head into the beginning of December, it can feel like we’re already in the thick of holiday season, but there is still a lot we can do to prepare ahead and make time together with friends and family more re…

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Mealtime Blessing (Special Guest!) | EP#198 3:22

8M ago3:22

3:22

In episode 198, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, is joined by her son, Ivan, to share with you a special mealtime blessing for this Thanksgiving and beyond. Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving from Prep Dish to you! We are so very thankful for you, your support, and your part in the Prep Dish community. ‌ Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: ht…

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Happy Thanksgiving - How to Practice Gratitude Daily | EP#197 7:22

8M ago7:22

7:22

In episode 197, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, shares a routine that she and her husband started several years ago when they discovered a wonderful way to practice gratitude daily. ‌ The Schaaf household has expanded to include two children, and Allison’s family practice of gratitude has evolved as well. The day ends with the family gatherin…

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Building Community ft. Michelle Kennedy 38:01

8M ago38:01

38:01

Once upon a time, building a village to raise a family probably felt simpler. The village was likely the (literal) neighbors and family members who lived right around the corner. But in today's world, our communities are more complex and diverse. The people we lean on may live nearby, but they also may live on the other side of the globe. I'm joine…

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