There are some people whose hands not only nurture the body but also nourish the heart. For me, one such healer is Kate Pope, the founder of The Wild Nutritionist. When my first child battled eczema, Kate’s guidance completely shifted how I approached nourishment, healing, and motherhood. Her wisdom helped me trust my instincts, honor traditional nutrition, and find joy in feeding my family from a place of strength rather than stress.

Kate’s work is rooted in ancestral nourishment, whole foods, and honoring the wisdom of the body. Her courses and community-focused resources have helped countless families regain confidence around feeding and healing. You can explore her offerings here: 
https://regenerativecookingschool.com/kate-alex

We asked Kate to share what meaningful work her hands have brought to life and how nourishment guides her daily rhythms.

What is the most meaningful thing your hands have prepared, grown, or created?

Definitely my marriage!

How do you prepare your mind and body before stepping into your work?

I love to start my day with a meat stock latte, in the sun with my kids and eating a high protein breakfast!

What do your hands return to again and again in your daily practice?

Cooking Soup! And making liver pate to keep up with my kids growing appetite!!

What is something you have had to unlearn on your path to becoming The Wild Nutritionist?

You can't satisfy everyone, and you don't need to! My page actually isn't for every mom. But for the ones it's for, it's perfect.

What belief about food, nourishment, or health do you hold most fiercely?

Children need waaaay more fat. Our nourishment as mothers is the fertile ground for our children's health. The mama baby biome requires tending and attention. What we imprint onto our children from ages 0-7 nutritionally will change the health of future generations.

Who are you currently inspired by or quietly cheering on?

I've been using Emerald Temple holy oils to anoint myself daily and it's been changing my life!

What is one tool, ingredient, or philosophy you cannot live without?

I love my microplane!!

What role does rest play in your approach to healing?

I used to be a go-go-go person until burnout. Now a days I know when to rest & charge vs. when to sprint.

Kate’s work reminds us that nourishment is more than food - it’s devotion, consistency, instinct, and the rhythms that hold our days together. Her voice is a gift for families seeking grounding, tradition, and a peacefully powerful return to real food.

Explore her courses and nourishing philosophy here:
https://regenerativecookingschool.samcart.com/products/mama-baby-biome-method