Episodes
Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard shares her 5 most challenging things about owning a chocolate shop. There's also an episode about her 5 favorite things, so make sure you listen to both if you're thinking about starting your own shop! Julie owns The Chocolate Therapist all-natural chocolate shop and has also given a TEDx presentation on the health benefits of chocolate.
Published 09/21/21
Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard shares her 5 favorite things she likes about owning a chocolate shop. There's also an episode about the 5 biggest challenges, so make sure you listen to both if you're thinking about starting your own shop! Julie owns The Chocolate Therapist all-natural chocolate shop and has also given a TEDx presentation on the health benefits of chocolate.
Published 09/14/21
Chocolate for breakfast??! Chocolate shop owner and nutritionist Julie Nygard shares why she eats chocolate in the morning and what she likes about it. You'll learn 5 ideas on how you can incorporate chocolate into your morning routine as well. Julie owns The Chocolate Therapist all-natural chocolate shop and has also given a TEDx presentation on the health benefits of chocolate.
Published 03/04/21
Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop and author of "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate," guides you through a step-by-step process to make all-natural, delicious hot-cocoa bombs at home. Learn the tricks of the trade, and how to keep your ingredient profile clean so your hot chocolate creation will taste extraordinary! See this info on Chocolate Therapist TV on YouTube also.
Published 02/11/21
Cocoa nibs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world, but they're definitely on the bitter side. Chocolate shop owner and author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) shares 10 creative ways to add this extraordinary food to your diet. Julie has given a TEDx presentation on the health benefits of chocolate is the author of numerous books about chocolate.
Published 10/22/20
Chocolate sales are up all over the world as people use comfort foods to navigate through stressful times. And why not enjoy it guilt-free? Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) shares 9 fun reasons why you need to eat a little chocolate every day (if you aren't already!) to help navigate through the pandemic. Julie is also the author of "The Chocolate Therapist" and has given a TEDx talk on the health benefits of chocolate.
Published 10/14/20
Chocolate shop owner and nutritionist Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) shares 10 easy ways to make yourself happier. Depression is at an all time high during the pandemic, but there are simple things you can do to change your brain chemistry to naturally stay happier. Julie is also the author of The Chocolate Therapist and The Last Damn Diet, and has given a TEDx presentation on the health benefits of chocolate
Published 10/07/20
It's fun, easy, healthy and say what?....it involves chocolate?! Yes! Learn how to create your own chocolate mask at home with chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist). Get the secrets on why chocolate is good for your skin and how to take advantage of yet another way to enjoy the health benefits of chocolate. Julie is also the author of The Chocolate Therapist and has given a TEDx presentation on the health benefits of chocolate.
Published 10/01/20
Tired of politics and pandemics? Check out these party-perfect facts! Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) shares the top 10 best-selling chocolate bars in the world along with interesting facts including when they were launched, who produces them, the convoluted dynamics of who-owns-what in the chocolate industry and more. Julie is also an author and has given a TEDx presentation on the health benefits of chocolate.
Published 09/10/20
Chocolate seems to get a bad rap for "raising cholesterol" and "causing weight gain," among other negative concepts. But once you know the facts about fat, fats and chocolate, you can enjoy a little every day guilt-free, without gaining weight. Author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate) breaks down the fats in chocolate and how they affect the body. Julie also owns The Chocolate Therapist chocolate company, and has presented...
Published 08/27/20
In a study of over 1500 women, a UK chocolate company discovered that 52% of women would choose chocolate over sex. That's powerful stuff! What's going on in the brain when we eat chocolate? Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, reviews the chemistry behind cravings, hormones and the connection between chocolate and sex. (Watch Julie's TEDx presentation on the health benefits of chocolate here.)
Published 08/20/20
Sending chocolate through the mail could almost be called an art form. You can't just throw it in a box and hope for the best. Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) shares her shop's four secrets to successful chocolate shipping throughout the year, even in the heat of summer. It's always a good time to send chocolate, so don't let a few sunny days stop you!
Published 08/13/20
There are 22 national chocolate holidays in each year. Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard observes the calendar's oddities and oversights in this entertaining podcast, including a gaping 6-week stretch without a holiday, back to back holidays, two-in-one holiday days, the fact that brownies are missing all together (gasp) and much more. Julie owns The Chocolate Therapist. Enjoy!
Published 08/07/20
Let's make chocolate! Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, shares 7 easy make-at-home chocolate projects to do while you're stuck at home during the pandemic. They're fun, most are great for kids, and much different than your average chocolate project. Full instructions on how to do each project are also included on The Chocolate Therapist's YouTube station, Chocolate Therapist TV. When in doubt, more dark chocolate!
Published 07/25/20
Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop and author of 2 books about chocolate shares fun facts about the latest trends in chocolate. Take a moment of reprieve from politics and pandemics for some entertaining information that will make you smile.
Published 07/06/20
Dad's love chocolate too! Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard presents five fabulous chocolate gifts for dad, or anyone for that matter, in just 5 minutes. Chocolate and beer? chocolate and whisky? a flourless chocolate torte? Even if your dad isn't a major chocolate fan, educate him with some of these fun and entertaining chocolate gifts. Websites mentioned: The Chocolate Therapist and Robin Chocolates.
Published 06/16/20