above: (left) Clean and Cheesy Pasta Pomodoro on pg. 130 of Trust Your Gut. (right) The book includes everything from grocery lists, insights, recipes and ways to make the right choices for your body.
Cookbook images are by Quentin Bacon.
In 2023, when I stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief at Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine, all eyes were on my first cover choice. I wanted it to be bold, unexpected and above all, someone everyone could connect with, whether they knew her name or not. Jennifer Fisher was exactly that. A cult-favorite jewelry designer known for her signature hoops, customizable charm necklaces and burgeoning salt empire, she was already a style icon, and well on her way to becoming a household name. Featuring her felt disruptive and natural, just like her. At the time, I had a hunch her kitchen would be her next frontier. Now, we all know it is. I followed her cover with the iconic Martha Stewart, whose empire began right here in Westport on Turkey Hill. And the rest, as they say, is history. Fisher is on her way to making her own global impact, and like Martha, doing it with her own trademark chic.
Fisher’s evolution from iconic accessory creator to holistic advocate is personal-and profound. Across social platforms and in podcast conversations, she offers candid glimpses into individual the transformation that fueled her latest creative endeavor: Trust Your Gut, a vibrant new book arriving this October.
A New Chapter Begins
This culinary journey isn’t a departure for Fisher, it’s a return. A return to what she’s lived, learned, and overcome. From a Desmoid tumor (a soft-tissue sarcoma) to managing Hashimoto’s disease (a journey I share with her), Fisher’s philosophy is born from experience and necessity.
Diagnosed in high school, she’s long understood the power of food as part of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. I, too, have Hashimoto’s, and like many, I resisted facing it for years, relying solely on Synthroid to manage the condition. But finding the balance isn’t just a prescription. As Jennifer demonstrates, it’s a lifestyle that encompasses diet, mindset, and daily intention. There are many mistakes made and positive milestones passed along the way.
More Than a Diet Book
Unlike trendy, one-size-fits-all advice or tips, Trust Your Gut: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for Feeling Unstoppable is grounded, practical, and deeply personal. It’s about honest, direct answers to questions that have popped up in her life, based upon trial and error.
This is what makes the book more than a resource; it’s a revelation, for her and hopefully for those who adopt some of her recipes, a revolution. I write this not only as a friend and longtime admirer of Jennifer’s work, but also as someone who has come to understand firsthand that beauty—the true, glowing-from within kind we all dream of— begins with how we nourish ourselves.
Each of the 100 recipes is infused with simplicity, flavor and flexibility. From energizing smoothies and vibrant bowls to hearty skillet dinners, these meals are designed for real life, to take care of yourself efficiently with healthy meals when, let’s face it, we often don’t have a lot of time. Fisher even includes tips on dining out mindfully, a lifeline for anyone striving to eat well without sacrificing social joy.
Recommendations Rooted in Experience
Fisher’s philosophy is embodied, not performative. She listens to her body, something she’s learned to do since adolescence. The results? More energy, mental clarity and a stronger, more capable body.
One of aging’s lesser-discussed impacts is the slow decline in clarity and joint comfort, along with our bodies’ need to build muscle and resilience. Jennifer addresses these realities head-on. Her approach is not about restriction, but restoration: building a lifestyle that supports vitality.
Even her Instagram, including the launch of her wellness-focused sub-brand MAEDYN, is an open book: raw, real, sometimes abrasive, but always honest. Maedyn is a one-stop source for her short- and long-form content: A place to speak directly to her community in an authentic way. Yes, she highlights the experts in her orbit, from top plastic surgeons to elite aestheticians, and while not all of it is accessible to everyone, her core message is: Care for your body, and it will care for you.
Why This Matters
Jennifer Fisher has always been a tastemaker. But with Trust Your Gut, she’s also become a truth-teller. Her transition from designing timeless jewelry to creating recipes that nourish the body and soul speaks to her commitment to longevity, beauty, and authenticity.
She’s not just launching a cookbook. She’s offering a roadmap, a blueprint for eating with intention and living with vitality.
Whether you’re looking for plant-forward meals, anti-inflammatory tips or a fresh perspective on what it means to live well, this is the beginning of a journey. And Jennifer Fisher invites you to take the first step alongside her.
Available at: Barrett Bookstore, Elm Street Books, and Westport Book Shop.