Your Weekly Dose of Chaos, Crunchy Wisdom & Culinary Genius

Serving Up Sass, Snacks & Self-Discovery (The Slightly Unhinged Edition)

Hey there,

Welcome back to your favorite weekly pit stop for real food, real talk, and real transformation. I’ve brewed the coffee (okay, mocktail), stirred the sauce, and cracked open my brain vault to bring you another batch of curated chaos—with zero fluff, all flavor.

Gone are the days of me hoarding ideas like a dragon guarding ancestral sourdough starter. I’m sharing it all here: the recipes that fuel your soul, the reads that make you think (and side-eye the food system), and for my paid subscribers… the raw, real healing work in the Who the Fuck Am I? challenge.

If you’re just lurking and haven’t subscribed yet—what are you waiting for? Trust me, this is the crunchy chaos you do want in your inbox every week.

So grab your notebook, your herbal tea (or wine—I see you), and let’s dive in.

🍽️ This Week’s Recipe

Soup season has officially arrived, and let me tell you—I am in heaven. There’s just something about a simmering pot on the stove that feels like a hug from the inside out. And when it comes to fall favorites, Butternut squash soup is top tier. It’s creamy (without cream), cozy, and packed with nutrients that actually fuel your body instead of weighing it down.
🔗 [Link to recipe]

📖 This Week’s Free Read

Perimenopause Is a Dumpster Fire (And I’m Done Pretending It’s Fine)

Let’s be real for a minute: perimenopause is not some gentle “transition into wisdom” the wellness blogs like to dress it up as. It’s hot flashes at the most inconvenient times, mood swings that make you question your sanity, and sleep that suddenly feels like a luxury item you can’t afford. It’s brain fog so heavy you forget why you walked into the room—and then cry about it.

And the worst part? We’re expected to just smile through it. Pretend it’s “not that bad.” Pretend it’s normal. Pretend we’re fine. But I’m not fine—and I’m done pretending.

This isn’t weakness. It’s honesty. And it’s time we normalize saying, “This sucks,” while also demanding better support, better conversations, and better solutions. Because silencing women through this season of life does nothing but isolate us.

So, if you’ve been feeling like your body has betrayed you, or like you’re “too much” for not just sucking it up—you’re not alone. This is a dumpster fire, and together, we get to stop acting like it’s a cozy campfire with marshmallows.

🔗 [Link to article]

🔥 For Paid Subscribers Only:

Who the Fuck Am I? Workbook Challenge - Chapter 7: Nuerospicy & Not Broken

We’re diving into Chapter 7: Neurospicy & Not Broken—a reminder that you are not too sensitive, too intense, or too chaotic. You’re not broken, you’re wired differently—and that difference is a strength, not a flaw.

Inside, we’ll unpack what it means to live in a world that often misunderstands your fire and your softness, and how to reclaim your space without apology.

Subscribers will get exclusive journal prompts and grounding practices designed to help you reframe your “too much-ness” as your superpower.

🖊️ Reminder: You’ll need a notebook or digital journal to track your breakthroughs.

💌 [Link to paid-only challenge drop]

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Keep things spicy. Stay nourished. And never stop asking the real questions.

xoxo,
Tina
The Wellness Blondie – Real Food. Real Talk. Real Healing.

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