Vanessa Young is a wellness expert and coach, cooking instructor, and meditation teacher. With roots in a family of butchers and bakers, she brings an artful, seasonal approach to food inspired by her heritage. Her wellness work is rooted in master's degree training in research-based practices, positive psychology, and the science of happiness.  As the founder of Thirsty Radish (www.thirstyradish.com), she shares recipes, stories, and lifestyle inspiration that invite readers to live more intentionally both in and out of the kitchen. Her work appears in lifestyle magazines and literary journals, where her warm, reflective voice resonates deeply with readers.