<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Francesca Nardelli]]></title><description><![CDATA[About Francesca Nardelli

Welcome to my creative space! I’m Francesca Nardelli, a passionate marketing and media professional. ]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/theedit</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:44:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.francescanardelli.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Silence Used to Feel Dangerous. Now It Feels Like Peace. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[During my relationship, I became hypervigilant to his emotions, facial expressions, moods, needs, everything. His chaotic and intense feelings and emotions were so sudden that I constantly lived in this hypervigilant state, worrying about when he would have another tantrum or emotional outburst. I did everything in my power to keep things light and peaceful, and this exhausted me. Even subconsciously, I would be scanning my environment, and his mood, just to make sure that I felt safe. A big...]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/silence-used-to-feel-dangerous-now-it-feels-like-peace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac4280ebe2a50557c8f655c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:41:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_1c062591700f4e3996d37adb342a0ab4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The More I Heal, the Less I Understand Why I Stayed: You Are My Biggest Regret]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've experienced heartbreak before, and heartbreak has always felt like loss to me. There was a part of me that still loved the person even though the relationship had ended. This experience has felt completely different. I don't find myself wishing things had worked out. I don't replay the beautiful moments and wish I could return to them. I don't wonder whether there is another version of the relationship that could have survived. I think about the tantrums he threw, the accusations, the stres]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/the-more-i-heal-the-less-i-understand-why-i-stayed-you-are-my-biggest-regret</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa03bcb16ba6cfe3052f9e3</guid><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:55:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_cb2bdade7933435a97adc37285c4655b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Fall Garden Guide, What's In Season &#38; What You Can Still Plant Now: In The Garden with Francesca Nardelli]]></title><description><![CDATA[September almost felt like the end of gardening season, but I've learned that for many vegetables, it is actually the beginning of one of the best growing periods of the year. I'm so excited! Especially after living in LA for the last 4 years, I'm so ready to fully embrace fall, cooler weather, spiced flavors, pumpkin everything, halloween(!), and libra season... things that I didn't celebrate at all in the past few years...]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/your-fall-garden-guide-what-s-in-season-what-you-can-still-plant-now-in-the-garden-with-francesc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a982fefb136818c890fd995</guid><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:48:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_ca86763feed34c6bb61d6c81a68b212c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Regrow Napa Cabbage From the Base A Lesson In ReGrowth by Francesca Nardelli]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't have to throw away the scraps / bottom of your Napa cabbage. With a little water, light, and patience, you can encourage the leftover base to produce new leaves and roots. This works with Napa cabbage and can also work with other head-forming vegetables such as regular cabbage, bok choy, and some types of lettuce. The easiest way to try it is right on your kitchen counter. All you need is the cabbage base, a plate or shallow dish, and water. How To ReGrow Napa Cabbage What You Need...]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/how-to-regrow-napa-cabbage-from-the-base</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ef036cca65c517d438230</guid><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:05:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_664b9abd613c4b82b4d2971a78c6196f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sprouting Company Discount Code: Get 10% Off With Code FRANCESCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for The Sprouting Company discount code? Use FRANCESCA for 10% off. Shop The Sprouting Company sprouting kits, seeds and equipment and save 10%.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/the-sprouting-company-discount-code-get-10-off-with-code-francesca</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a77de2c2dc76a37da4298a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><category><![CDATA[Routine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:10:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_f0da668ac36f40f7a1f544aa0bbc291c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_521,h_880,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Brand For Mason Jars (From Someone Who Has Made Thousands of Mason Jar Meals)]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Favorite Mason Jar Brand

My go-to mason jars are from Le Parfait.

They’re durable, beautiful, high quality glass, the best for airtight sealing,  and designed to be used again and again. I love that they’ve been around for generations and have become a staple in so many kitchens.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/the-best-brand-for-mason-jars-from-someone-who-has-made-thousands-of-mason-jar-meals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a751d277e238b0b8adb797b</guid><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><category><![CDATA[Routine]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:13:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_aee2dd41156348e78e8b5beeb9d3836d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_736,h_730,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ancient Grain Salad That’s Nourishing Your Body (A High Protein Grain!)&#38; Supporting a More Regenerative Future: Adlai Harvest Salad Jar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet adlai : an ancient grain also known as Job’s tears (Coix lacryma-jobi). With its beautiful pearl-like shape, chewy texture, and naturally nutty flavor, adlai is a grain that deserves a place in modern kitchens. Often compared to a combination of rice and barley, this nutrient-dense grain is a delicious way to add variety, plant-based protein, and texture to your favorite meals.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/adlai-the-ancient-grain-salad-thats-higher-in-protein-andnourish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a74f6da421979b2d96ee667</guid><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gut Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Routine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:19:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_a269a6a6329641858fb8d02f6cfada9e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_897,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Peace in Knowing He Only Ever Met Your Worst]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Peace in Knowing He Only Ever Met Your Worst. He only ever got the worst version of you because that was all he deserved.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/the-peace-in-knowing-he-only-ever-met-your-worst</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6adb08328f65b106592f98</guid><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:13:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_aa1b8c5d6cc84e5296494032bd149b49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_735,h_919,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Favorite Daily Protein Snack Recipe: The Perfect Sweet Treat]]></title><description><![CDATA[I make a batch of these frozen protein bars and keep them in the freezer all week.

They're rich, creamy, naturally sweetened with banana, packed with protein, and finished with a crisp layer of dark chocolate that cracks perfectly with every bite. It feels indulgent, but it's made with ingredients that leave me feeling energized.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/my-favorite-daily-protein-snack-the-perfect-sweet-treat-recipe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a65f369b59210289e90f963</guid><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Routine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:03:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_5b4af5ad91dd471f8dc2668fd3f4d4f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stop Hating Yourself for Dating a Pathetic F*cking Loser]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a particular kind of humiliation that only arrives after enough time has passed. It isn't the heartbreak because let's be honest, there is no heartbreak. We're only crying over the years we wasted. Months or years after the relationship ends, you find yourself replaying conversations with the clarity you desperately wish you'd had at the time. You remember defending behavior that would horrify you today, apologizing for things that were never your responsibility, and rearranging your...]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/how-to-stop-hating-yourself-for-dating-a-pathetic-f-cking-loser</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63097748a090b99127a4f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nervous System]]></category><category><![CDATA[Intuition]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:46:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_343714c9d5e6448bb9474c08b7111344~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Gardening Is Helping Me Heal: The Science Behind Why Connecting With Nature Changes Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[The connection between soil and mood is also chemical. Soil contains Mycobacterium vaccae, a beneficial bacterium that has been shown to interact with the immune system to promote serotonin production in the brain. This is a subtle, natural way to support mood regulation. When you are healing from the emotional damage of an abusive relationship, these physiological changes provide a foundation of stability that helps your nervous system learn how to feel calm again.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/how-gardening-is-helping-me-heal-the-science-behind-why-connecting-with-nature-changes-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5978420ff39938e1cd3d22</guid><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nervous System]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:12:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_3c1d995492b24ab389bbe8bf3d778cf6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Releasing Stored Trauma Through Somatic Therapy : The Connection Between Hips and the Nervous System]]></title><description><![CDATA[The goal of this practice is to create a sense of internal safety. When the body feels safe, it can release the protective armor it has built up. By prioritizing this connection, you allow your physical mobility to improve as a natural side effect of emotional and nervous system regulation.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/releasing-stored-trauma-through-somatic-therapy-the-connection-between-hips-and-the-nervous-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a562bec870c7bdb8f42ea93</guid><category><![CDATA[Somatic Healing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Movement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Release]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:36:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_4250dd413a2c434f86518486df168dcc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived]]></title><description><![CDATA[The irony is that someone who needs to control another person is often a tiny, deeply insecure person. They mistake power for respect. Fear for love. Obedience for intimacy.

But none of those things can sustain a healthy relationship.

]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/the-smallest-man-who-ever-lived</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a53cccf1f3b88f8a4ec941a</guid><category><![CDATA[Psychology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:50:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_9ce78a88e241476e8ff66fa14f4ca314~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Seasonal Produce Guide: Eating with the Seasons in Glow Jars]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the core principles behind Glow Jars is eating with the seasons. Seasonal produce is harvested at its peak, offering vibrant flavor, natural freshness, and a wide variety of nutrients that support overall wellness. During the summer months, fruits and vegetables are naturally lighter, more hydrating, and ideal for creating satisfying meal prep recipes.

The Glow Jars Summer Edition incorporates many of these seasonal ingredients into balanced, high protein meals designed to nourish the bo]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/summer-seasonal-produce-guide-eating-with-the-seasons-in-glow-jars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d69eb646539e11635874c</guid><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:40:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_3353978f8c944fc4a31e74fae63a36cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Glute-Focused Training and Its Synergy With a High-Protein Diet (glowjars)]]></title><description><![CDATA[My fitness method pairs effectively with my structured, high-protein, plant-based nutrition system, GlowJars, which supports recovery, energy stability, and body composition through minimally processed, nutrient-dense meals.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/my-glute-focused-training-and-its-synergy-with-a-high-protein-diet-glowjars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a8c9ff7b480551f12be00</guid><category><![CDATA[Movement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Routine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:05:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_ff5e58dbf2c34ebea5ce276e05d630b1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_876,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Created Glow Jars®: A Simpler Way to Eat Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glow Jars® is More Than Meal Prep

Despite the name, Glow Jars® isn't about making picture-perfect mason jars for Instagram.



It's a method.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/why-i-created-glow-jars-a-simpler-way-to-eat-well</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4487833c06bdad542b0c2a</guid><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gut Health]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:28:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_dc89ac2f5ef14491b2066a96445331b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I'm Rebuilding My Life at 31, Starting From Scratch. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[While most breakups involve grieving the future that was imagined, this experience didn't leave me grieving anything other than the life I had lived prior to this person. By the time the relationship ended, I no longer recognized the person I had become.







]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/how-i-m-rebuilding-my-life-at-31-starting-from-scratch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d765675e9053cf02502a7</guid><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nervous System]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_2e19519f5831462da07f70424bd426f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malignant Narcissism: When Charm Becomes a Weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The word narcissist has become one of the most overused terms on social media. It is often applied to anyone who is selfish, arrogant, or difficult to deal with. While narcissistic traits exist on a spectrum and can be present in many people, malignant narcissism represents something far more severe.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/malignant-narcissism-when-charm-becomes-a-weapon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3b13788955009f722a9e02</guid><category><![CDATA[Psychology]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:21:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_a393e6e51c874301874dbd988ec0949a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_736,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Nothing Feels Like Anything: Living Through Anhedonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[What anhedonia is

Anhedonia is a symptom commonly associated with depression, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation. It is not simply feeling sad. Instead, it is characterized by a noticeable reduction in emotional responsiveness, motivation, and the ability to experience enjoyment.]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/when-nothing-feels-like-anything-living-through-anhedonia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a343bb1217d21f7fb5fb43e</guid><category><![CDATA[Nervous System]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:48:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_55e5941923bc4419a17010fc5d184d50~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_736,h_920,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Entire Journey Has Always Been About Questioning The US Food System]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there is a movement I hope people join, it is not veganism itself. It is the movement toward a food system that values health over convenience, transparency over marketing, and most importantly, the wellbeing of people, animals, and our planet over profit. 

]]></description><link>https://www.francescanardelli.com/francesca-nardelli-blog/my-entire-journey-has-always-been-about-questioning-the-us-food-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f359b9d92280f94425b6a</guid><category><![CDATA[Nourish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:01:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ab9bf_70a1184ef7ab4e2097873ebc5ff21f09~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Francesca Nardelli</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>