Hi there!
I’m Andi Jo!
I’m a passionate foodie, Certified Health & Well-Being Coach, plant-based trained chef, and corporate wellness innovator dedicated to making healthy living joyful, flavorful, and sustainable. Through my platform, Traveling Recipes, I blend a love for wholesome, vibrant meals with a deep commitment to nutrition education and lifestyle medicine.
My journey began in the classroom but took an exciting detour when I discovered the profound power food has—not only to heal but also to bring people together.
Since then, I’ve coached over 400 patients and empowered thousands more as the founding health coach and program coordinator for Whole Foods Market’s employee wellness program.
I have designed and led transformative coaching initiatives, taught engaging cooking classes, facilitated retreats nationwide, and developed an innovative group coaching model that fosters lasting wellness journeys. Whether it’s helping someone reverse chronic disease, improve mental health resilience, or rediscover joy in the kitchen, I bring a heart-centered approach grounded in Nonviolent Communication, behavioral science, and, of course, good old-fashioned fun.
My coaching philosophy blends compassionate communication, positive psychology, and the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change—an approach that meets you exactly where you are in your readiness to grow and change. Together, we focus on key aspects of well-being—such as mind-body connection, stress management, burnout prevention, and physical vitality—while personalizing the journey to support your unique goals.
From one-on-one coaching to designing scalable wellness programs for businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations, my goal is simple: to help people live healthier, happier lives through real food and authentic connection.
Let’s make wellness tasty, empowering, and fun—together.
TravelingRecipes 
I love what you do. The whole idea:) it is very inspiring. I would love to do something like that here in southern Illinois. This is kind of an eye opener to me and defiantly makes me want to go with my gut and just do it:) Thanks:)
Thank you sooo much Andrea! Love and believe in what you do and great things will happen. Go with your gut and reach out to me for any help or questions along the way. Be well!
Andrea, have you thought about creating this in Illinois? I can help….always here if you need any ideas!
Sounds amazing I would love to talk with you
Feel free to contact me throughTraveling Recipes Facebook. There is a direct link if you click on “find me on Facebook.” Have a great day Tracy and I look forward to hearing from you!
Please email my friend Billie Smithson
N whose daughter is a food writer in Austin. Billiesmithson@yahoo.com
As someone who has lost a leg, undergone a bypass, and can no longer drive because od double vision, etc., all because of diabetes, a condition brought about by former poor dietary habits, I strongly support what Andi Jo is doing. I have eaten many dishes she has prepared for me at Whole Foods, excellent without exception. Andi Jo practices what she preaches, and I now so wish I had eaten 40 years ago what I eat now! /s/ Paul Dyba