Health & Fitness
Annie Oswald, a Charleston-based chef, “cookie dealer” and amateur MMA fighter, has created an insanely delicious line of vegan and gluten-free granola, cookies and cheesecakes appropriately named Annie O Love Granola. A newly realized flood of creativity to create a conscious business has not come without a cost. Annie’s experience with with drug and alcohol addiction is what she describes as a gift, without which she wouldn’t be able to live her current life in full color, creative expression and spiritual peace. She teaches us through her beautiful journey that suffering is always met with equal love, for those willing to take a deeper look within themselves. “You were perfect the day you were born. Life’s struggles, fears, and the need to fit into society’s constraints can make you lose that — and if you have, remember what brought you joy as a child, do those things. She’s still there with open arms, waiting for you.” - Annie Oswald Check out Annie’s product line by visiting www.annieolovegranola.com or follow Annie on Instagram or Facebook. Topics The cost of eating out, an insider’s perspective to the restaurant industry The inherent nature of addiction and Annie’s personal path to healing Annie’s take on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle and how someone that is “veg-curious” might take small steps to try it on for size A breakdown of Annie’s amazing products and insight into her creative process Annie’s perspective for those “stuck” in their careers, relationships or health -- how can we begin taking small steps to live our best life? SHOW NOTES Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol, by Ruby Warrington What is Sober Curious? Sunday Brunch Farmer’s Market, Charleston SC Charleston Farmer’s Market, Marion Square Charleston SC Listen to the Kind Kitchn Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kindkitchn/message