Episode 68

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28th May 2025

Chef Mareya on Healing Her Relationship with Food, Faith, and Love

In this episode of the Love Stories podcast, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Mareya Ibrahim, also known as Chef Mareya, the Fit Foodie. Mareya is a nationally recognized food and lifestyle expert, author, and creator of transformative programs like Fit and Fab Over 40 and Eat to Thrive. With her rich background as a chef, holistic nutritionist, and brain health coach, Marea is dedicated to helping others lead vibrant, purpose-filled lives through the integration of faith, food, and wellness.

Mareya also opened up about her marriage and the challenges she faced with her ex-husband's alcoholism. She candidly discussed the difficult decision to prioritize her children's well-being, leading to her eventual divorce. This pivotal moment in her life prompted her to embrace her entrepreneurial spirit, resulting in the creation of EatCleaner, a product designed to enhance food safety and quality.

IN THIS EPISODE:

- (10:21) Responsibility as a Young Caretaker

- (14:13) Impact of Bullying

- (20:11) College and Eating Disorder Struggles

- (33:17) Embracing a New Perspective on Food

- (42:54) Dealing with Alcoholism in Marriage

- (50:44) Taking Risks for a Better Future

RESOURCES

Check out my How to Attract Devoted Masculine Men Masterclass HERE 

My FREE eBook The Magnetic Woman

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Feminine Embodiment HERE

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CONNECT WITH MAREYA

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Love Stories
Love Stories highlights the relationship journeys of successful, modern-day women and the trials they’ve overcome in pursuit of finding their aligned partner. Through actionable tips, constructive advice and my deeply passionate pep talks, you will leave feeling confident and empowered to choose the right man, communicate intimately, and connect to your full feminine power.

It’s time to release your old patterns and embrace a new shift into Chapter One of your love story. Hosted by Charlene Byars, a certified empowerment coach and relationship expert.

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Charlene Byars

I'm Charlene, a dating and relationship expert. I'm also a Certified Empowerment Coach and Women’s Revolutionary Mentor. It’s my job to hold space for you while you move through the spaces of empowerment. Whether it’s old patterns that you want to be free of, or old beliefs that need to be let go of, I am here assist you in finding your true joy. Because there is no reason for you to live any other way than how you truly want your life to be.