379: Picky Eaters, Family Dinners, + Stress-Free Meal Systems | Rachel Mansfield

In this episode of Be Well by Kelly Levesque, host Kelly interviews Rachel Mansfield, a celebrated food blogger and mother of three, about her journey from creating healthy recipes to launching her own snack brand, Kadoots. Rachel shares her systems for stress-free family meals, including weekly meal planning, batch prepping, and versatile recipes that accommodate picky eaters and dietary needs like gluten-free and nut-free. She discusses the three-year journey of developing Kadoots—a clean-label, organic, protein-rich cracker brand with no seed oils, natural flavors, or artificial ingredients—highlighting her non-negotiables and the intense R&D process. Rachel emphasizes the importance of brand integrity, community trust, and launching with a focus on long-term sustainability over quick wins. She also opens up about personal wellness, including her love for heated sculpt classes and her decision to step back from social media overload to protect her mental health and focus on what truly matters. The episode closes with excitement around her upcoming cookbook, More Please, and the future of Kadoots as a next-generation snack brand.