Jamie Graber

Coffee Mate

Written & Photographed by A Wild Dove

 
 
 

Wellness coach Jamie Graber takes us through her morning coffee recipe (with a side of supplements) to get her body and mind aligned for the day. Perfect for your Monday AM caffeine kick, or any time you need a perk.

 
 
 

2 oz espresso
 

10 oz hot water
 

1 teaspoon maca
 

1/2 teaspoon cordyceps
 

1/2 teaspoon rhodiola
 

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
 

1 teaspoon ghee (Ancient Organic's is my favorite)

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Blend the above ingredients
(You can also substitute espresso for 6 oz of coffee and 4 oz water)

 
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for more info

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Title Change

Written by A Wild Dove | Photographed by Eric White

Jamie Graber recently made a change, a big one. After seven years owning the popular West Village cafe Gingersnaps Organic, she chose to focus on wellness and lifestyle coaching and recently launched her new website Organically Jamie. It’s not easy to make a change as an adult, and we wouldn’t be alone in often wondering, “What If?” We spoke with Jamie on how she came to make that leap of faith and what’s lies ahead in her next chapter.

 

A Wild Dove

So you’ve made a huge transition recently. Many of us are probably experiencing similar desires to make a change but we fear what lies ahead. Can you walk us through your thought process in making the change and offer some guidance for our readers?

 

Jamie Graber

It was a difficult decision and one that I took a long time to make. As the years rolled along with Gingersnap’s I felt less and less inspired. I sat with that and noticed that I was feeling depressed and each day it was more difficult for me to get up and go. Once I got there, I would see the customers and light up, but often I had to go handle some store emergency. I made lists of the things that lit me up and then lists of what I spent my day doing. I took a look at those lists and saw that they were very different and it was in that moment that I knew I had to make a huge change.

My advice is meditate and journal for a month. Notice what you do daily that makes you happy and what doesn't.
Make lists and compare them. Get a coach to help you navigate making changes.

 
 

A Wild Dove

We love how you refer to your work as Cognitive Reframing Sessions. Can you tell us what that means and share what those sessions are like?

 

Jamie Graber

It is the idea that you have the ability to choose the way you see the world.  We can choose to see life as happening to us or for us. It is your perception that will change the outcome and the journey. It is finding out the thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back and training yourself to see it differently. It is behavioral training that changes the way you perceive the world. It is similar to the Law of Attraction, but goes deeper than that. You have to sit and see what your blocks are and then we do the work to remove them, through pattern changing and Reiki, which is a subtle body energy work that helps facilitate block removals.

 

A Wild Dove

That makes total sense to us. Especially since we're all trying the be the best versions of ourselves.
For the busy mamas you coach, what is some advice to help them balance, restore and thrive?

Jamie Graber

Start with knowing that there is a reason they tell you to put your mask on first during the safety portion of flights. You can’t be of service to your family without taking care of yourself first, and that is not being selfish. Finding a way to move your body at least 45 minutes a few times a week. There are so many options. The important part is finding something that works for you, something that is fun and therapeutic.  And I would say a daily, nonnegotiable is to sit quiet for a minimum of 10 minutes and do some form of mediation.  This can be mantra based, guided, anything that helps you sit quiet, and breathe.  Long breaths in and out.

 

A Wild Dove

Food and cleansing was also such a big part of Gingersnaps, how do you think those themes parlay into the work you're doing now?

 


Jamie Graber

It all goes back to prioritizing yourself and doing things that make you feel good.  Everyone feels better when they are making conscious choices, whether food, thoughts, company. Some sessions are mostly about food, but that is just a small part.  It is the deeper feelings of self worth that most people have to work on.  When you are loving yourself, it is so much easier to make better food choices.

 

A Wild Dove

It’s amazing to see you truly following your heart. What are some suggestions you can give to others seeking to empower themselves and follow their dreams?

 
 

Jamie Graber

Meditate, sit, quiet your mind.  Take the time to really observe what you are doing daily and see if that is bringing you closer to what you really want. I can’t say enough how important I think having a coach can be. The ability to have someone who can be objective about what they see as your blind spots and then holding you accountable is priceless.

 

A Wild Dove

What makes you fly?

Jamie Graber

Seeing clients, friends and family make changes in their lives based on our discussions. Laughing with my friends and family. Noticing all the blessings and love that surrounds me. Fun projects with my husband, we are currently copper electroforming crystals.

For more info

visit organicallyjamie.com

Delicious for ALL Kids & Mamas- Jamie Graber's Allergy-Friendly Recipes

Written & Photographed by A Wild Dove

In honor of Allergy Awareness Week, we asked Jamie Graber, wellness coach and founder of Organically Jamie, to come up with some allergy-proof recipes for kids and mama’s that are as delicious as they are healthy. We’re talking the perfect concoctions for breakfast time, inside school lunchboxes, as well as for afternoon snacks. We guarantee that all children and adults, alike, will be begging for seconds.

 
 

Homemade Hemp Milk is a great alternative to dairy, soy, nuts and processed boxed milks. You do not have to soak the seeds like you do for man nut milks.  This recipe can be adjusted, you can switch out the hemp seeds to sunflower or sesame seeds, or to nuts like Brazil nuts and almonds (for those without nut allergies). For the nuts, I like to soak them the night before, then rinse and ready.  This helps to remove the enzyme inhibitors that make it difficult to digest the almonds.

 

Ingredients

 

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Instructions

 

  1. In a blender, pour 1 cup of Hemp Seeds and blend with 3 cups of filtered water. If you want to make a smaller batch in a NutriBullet, half the recipe.

  2. Blend the water and seeds for about 1 minute.

  3. Drape the nut milk bag around a glass jar and pour the contents of the blender through the bag.

  4. Once the liquid has been separated from the seeds, you are finished.

 


If you want to make it sweet pour the separated liquid back into the blender. The amount of sweetener can be adjusted for your taste preference.  

 

ADD Either

 

  • A pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt

  • A teaspoon of Vanilla Extract

  • Pitted Dates OR

  • A tablespoon of Coconut Palm Sugar .

 

instructions

 

  1. Blend all the above, then pour back into your glass jar and done. The milk should stay fresh for 3 to 4 days.

 

 

This milk can be used for cereals, overnight oats, chia pudding, smoothies and coffee! You can also lightly heat it up (so it's warm to the touch, but not hot) and blend in some of your favorite adaptogens to make a nice elixir.

 
 
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh Hemp Milk

  • Chia Seeds

  • Cinammon (optional)

Instructions

 

  1. Take 2 cups of freshly made hemp milk

  2. Pour over 1/2 cup of Chia Seeds

  3. Add a pinch of cinnamon to taste (optional)

  4. Whisk all of the above and let sit for about an hour, until it becomes gelatinous (or let them soak overnight)

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These are a great gluten free option (and also an alternative to processed chips that often contain unhealthy oils).

Ingredients

 

  • Himalayan Sea Salt

  • Thin Baking Sheet

  • A mandolin - (I use a Benriner Japanese Mandolin Vegetable Slicer)

  • Cooking spray, either Coconut oil
    or Avocado Oil

  • Non Slip Silicone Baking Mat -
    (I prefer A Silpat)

  • You can use Beets, Potatoes, Yucca, Yams etc... (For a sweet version use Sweet Potatoes, Coconut Oil and Cinnamon)

 

 
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Instructions

 

  1. Preheat your oven to bake at 300 degrees

  2. Wash and peel vegetable of choice (I personally leave the skin on my potatoes)

  3. Carefully, thinly slice your vegetable on the mandolin

  4. Place your baking mat on your baking sheet

  5. Lightly spray the sheet with coconut or avocado oil

  6. Carefully lay the sliced vegetables on the sheet not overlapping

  7. Sprinkle a bit of Himalayan sea salt on top

  8. Place in the oven for about 20-30 minute and start checking on them in 10 minutes

 
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find out more

OrganicallyJamie.com

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