85. Julie Nguyen: Making Wellness Easy with Smart Meal Prep and Blue Zone-Inspired Nutrition

Are you tired of yo-yo dieting and looking for a sustainable way to achieve your wellness goals? In this episode of The Well Drop, I chat with Julie Nguyen, CEO and co-founder of Methodology, to discuss ways to make wellness easy. We discuss Julie’s inspiring journey from struggling with health issues to transforming her life through nutrition. We dive into giving yourself more time than you think you need to achieve your wellness goals, the importance of high-quality, sustainable ingredients, how Methodology is revolutionizing meal prep and much more! Julie Nguyen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Methodology, a sustainable meal delivery service that bridges the gap between food as medicine and food as pleasure. Methodology’s fully-cooked, nourishing meals make healthy eating effortless for those who struggle to balance work, life, and healthy eating habits. By keeping members’ fridges stocked with ready-to-go, fully cooked meals, Methodology empowers its members to feel good in their bodies and focus on other areas of their lives they value, such as building a career, caring for family, and connecting with loved ones. What we discuss: 00:36 - Overview of Methodology's meal delivery service 02:10 - Julie's personal health journey and inspiration for Methodology 04:00 - Challenges with existing meal prep services 05:34 - What differentiates Methodology from other meal services 09:25 - Discussion of Blue Zones and their influence on Methodology's approach 13:11 - Dietary options and customization available through Methodology 15:23 - Explanation of sustainable and high-quality ingredients 22:51 - Methodology's delivery coverage in the US 26:54 - Challenges of changing eating habits and social situations 29:07 - Julie's personal weight loss journey 33:48 - Julie's "drop of wellness wisdom" Find more from Julie Nguyen: Website: GoMethodology.com Use code THEWELLDROP for 10% off Instagram: @gomethodology Find more from Dina and Amber: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldrop Thank you to our sponsor: Avocado Green Mattress: https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/