About this Event
Join and for a transformative workshop exploring the connection between food, wellness, and emotional health.
As a complement to our Conscious Parenting series, this session—based on the chapter “Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Soul”—invites parents and caregivers to explore the idea that Food Is Medicine, the foundation of vibrant health and emotional balance.
Together, we’ll discuss:
🔸 The link between food, mental health, and family well-being
🔸 How daily choices support our body’s natural systems
🔸 The role parents play in shaping their children’s health and relationship to nourishment
🔸 Simple, affordable ways to bring more healing foods into your home
To close, we’ll gather for an interactive cooking demonstration led by Roots to Rise educators, featuring light bites that bring these lessons to life.
🌱 About the Facilitators
Erica Sandoval, a powerhouse in mental health, social work, and community healing. As the founder of Sandoval CoLab and Executive Director of Siembra Today, she is dedicated to uplifting Latinx voices through storytelling, therapy, and advocacy. An award-winning clinician, author, and speaker, Erica brings a deep commitment to fostering healing spaces where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Julia Chan, Executive Director & Founder of Roots to Rise NYC, brings over 15 years of experience in fitness, health, and wellness. As a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Julia’s mission is to bridge the gap between food access and food empowerment in underserved communities through culturally relevant, hands-on education.
Lindsey Case, Co-Founder and Program Director at Roots to Rise NYC, is a chef and health coach specializing in culinary education for families. She leads Roots to Rise’s cooking workshops and nutrition sessions, helping parents and children reconnect with food through creativity, culture, and community.
💜 Presented by Siembra Today
We believe that mental health care and holistic wellness—including nutrition and mindfulness—must be bilingual, bicultural, and barrier-free. This event is part of our Mente Sana, Cuerpo Sano Initiative, which integrates trauma-informed conscious parenting with holistic approaches to nourishment and self-regulation.
🍎 Why This Matters
In our communities, access to food and access to mental health support are deeply intertwined. Many parents face barriers to care, time, and resources—making it difficult to prioritize nourishment and rest.
This workshop offers space to learn, heal, and connect, while exploring simple, culturally humble ways to nourish the mind, body, and soul through food and mindfulness.
🧘♀️ What to Expect
- Guided discussion based on “Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Soul” from the Conscious Parenting book
- Community dialogue on the link between food, culture, and healing
- Interactive cooking demo & tasting
- Reflective closing circle
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
39-45 Crescent St, 39-45 Crescent Street, Queens, United States
USD 0.00
