The Queen of Cozy Food Reveals Her Best Kept Food Secrets! - Tieghan Gerard

Bestselling cookbook author and creator of Half Baked Harvest, Tieghan Gerard, joins Dr. Will Cole for a candid conversation about building one of the most beloved food communities online.

From writing five cookbooks to navigating social media, Tieghan shares how she stays true to herself, creates cozy and approachable recipes, and maintains balance in an industry full of pressure and noise.

For all links mentioned in this episode, visit http://drwillcole.com/podcast.

Topics Mentioned In The Episode:
Building a thriving food community beyond social media
Why her website and email list remain the backbone of her business
Behind the scenes of writing and photographing cookbooks
Her favorite go-to ingredients and why aesthetics matter in healthy cooking
Navigating social media criticism and maintaining authenticity online
Tips for styling food at home and making recipes work for you
The balance between health, beauty, and enjoyment in food
Her 80/20 approach to wellness and why stress around food is worse than the food itself
Family, boundaries, and keeping parts of life offline

Quotes Form The Episode:
Tieghan Gerard: “I don’t rely on social media - our website and community have always been the core.”

Dr. Will Cole: “That’s such a smart approach. Social media changes, but building something sustainable is everything.”

Tieghan Gerard: “Smoked paprika is my secret weapon. It adds so much flavor and makes healthy food beautiful.”

Dr. Will Cole: “You’ve created a way to get people to eat whole foods without labeling it as ‘health food.’”

Tieghan Gerard: “Food should never be about stress or restriction - it’s about balance, beauty, and enjoying life.”
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