Leaving a "Good" Marriage, and How to Drop the Guilt; with Nicole Modic of Kale Junkie

In this episode, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Nicole Modic, a food blogger and cookbook author, about her journey from being a lawyer to embracing her passion for food and wellness. They discuss Nicole's struggles with eating disorders, the challenges of her marriage, and the decision to prioritize her happiness and well-being. The conversation delves into the complexities of divorce, the stigma surrounding it, and the importance of self-acceptance and support from friends. Nicole shares her insights on overcoming shame and finding strength in vulnerability, ultimately leading to personal growth and empowerment. In this conversation, Michelle and Nicole explore the complexities of navigating life changes, particularly in midlife and during divorce. They discuss the importance of healthy coping mechanisms, the joy of rediscovering creativity in work, and the significance of intentional co-parenting. Nicole shares her personal journey of transformation, emphasizing the need to let go of the past and embrace new beginnings, while also highlighting the emotional challenges that come with these transitions. Together they will cover: Talking about the "guilt" to alleviate any shame Letting go of what no longer serves you to focus on new possibilities Knowing it is okay to always choose yourself AND MORE Nicole Keshishian Modic, aka “Kalejunkie”, is a proud Armenian and full-time food blogger and recipe developer based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Nicole started her food blog almost 9 years ago onInstagram, as a hobby, while she was on maternity leave from her job as a lawyer. She used Instagram to document food she was eating as she began healing from a 15 + year eating disorder that no one knew about. At the time, she was a practicing lawyer, using food to cope with the stress and demands of her chosen career. At the time, Nicole’s definition of “healthy” was a diet consisting solely of plain salads, bland chicken breast, green juice, and KALE—and so, the name “Kalejunkie” was born. But over time, her relationship with food began to shift. Nicole realized that within the definition of “healthy,” there is room for all foods, way beyond just salads and green juice and kale, and that limiting entire food groups was not sustainable. It was SAD! And so, her love affair with recipe development began. Nicole spent hours upon hours in the kitchen creating easy, accessible, and super flavorful recipes, with lots of healthy desserts included. In October 2022, her first cookbook, Love To Eat, was published with Ten Speed Press/Penguin Randomhouse. This book served to inspire others heal their relationship with food and love to eat. These days, Nicole is serving up vibrant, elevated dishes to her social media community of over 3M combined and is regularly featured on Good Morning America, Feed Feed, Tastemade, and other large media outlets and publications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices