Jil Larsen
The Squeeze was born out of my desire to create the juiciest resource, full of life hacks, to feel your absolute best EVERY.DAMN.DAY!
After being diagnosed with a skin pigmentation disorder called Melasma in my early 20’s, I refused to accept chemical creams, skin discoloration and avoiding sunshine as a treatment and instead changed what I put on my plate. I quit my job in the corporate world, made peace with my past and started detoxifying my body and my life from a host of unhealthy habits.
My journey started with becoming a certified Health Coach by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and founding my first company in New York City called Magic Mix Juicery to help others heal through effortless and accessible nutrition and feel good vibes. After 10 years of running multiple locations in New York and pop-up locations around the nation I realized that as much as I loved our community it was time for a change.
A lot things had happened to me personally in those 10 years, as they have to all of us. Covid hit us all hard. I also experienced the magic of marriage and the loss of my husband due to a sudden heart attack. Sometimes things happen that just really put your life into perspective, and it became apparent to me that our time on this magical earth is limited and it needs to be fully lived and enjoyed!
I decided to close down my business, take some time to find myself and have since then been dreaming up The Squeeze. I always knew deep down that it wasn’t just foods that feed us but also our mindset, our relationships, our hobbies, our spirituality and doing things that make us feel lit up!
Once I shifted my mindset from grief, hurt and anger there was a huge sense of relief, love and compassion that opened up a whole new world. I woke up with gratitude for another beautiful day and truly believe I manifested my soul mate and becoming pregnant with my first baby into my life.
Life truly is magical and the universe always has your back. It is all about how we perceive things.
My hope is that The Squeeze will give you little life hacks and perhaps slowly shift your mindset to one of wonder and possibility which in turn leads to feeling fucking amazing!
Time is precious, do the things that spark Joy!
HI LOVEI always knew deep down that it wasn’t just foods that feed us but also our mindset, our relationships, our hobbies, our spirituality and doing things that make us feel lit up!
FUN FACTS:
1. I am half Danish and half German but have lived in New York City since I was 22 (wow how time flies)
2. I studied journalism in London and wanted to come to NYC and be like Carrie Bradshaw from SATC however I made no money doing that so instead got a job at a lawfirm as a paralegal and hated it – I think that in part contributed to my health declining (along with too many late nights and living off diet coke and take out food)
3. I always see the glass as half full and find the positive even in really shitty situations (Im not sure if it’s a coping mechanism because of my chaotic childhood but it definitely makes life a lot more fun)
4. I love everything Spicy! Give me ginger shots, chilies, spicy margs any day of the week!
5. I believe everything happens for a reason and the universe always has our back.
6. I quietly pray to myself in Danish whenever I get on an airplane
7. Tribal House Music lights up my soul
8. I hate soggy tomatoes
9. Water, fresh air, sunrises, sunsets, laughter, really good kisses and music are better than any high
10. I started my own business at 27 and had no idea what I was doing – always take the risk! I have learned that no matter what, there is a solution to every problem.
11. I make my bed every day
12. I am addicted to Burts Bees chapstick
13. I always finish my showers ice cold
14. My mom is my best friend and I talk to her at least once a day
15. I used to be the ultimate people please but have learned with age that it’s actually a lot easier to be honest. As my mom says ‘It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it’
16. Ibiza is my happy place
17. My friends are my extended family – because I moved so much as a child feeling connected and togetherness is my love language
18. I truly believe I manifested my soulmate and this miracle pregnancy into my life
19. My ‘me time’ is walking my two dogs, Jimmy Hendrix and Foxxy Brown, by the water (it’s a phone free zone)
20. I practice 3 daily gratefuls when my feet hit the floor every morning
