Deborah Levine-Powell
The Soulful Wonder Chef
Deborah Levine-Powell
Deborah Levine-Powell is a psychotherapist in New York, where she works with teenage girls who are victims of abuse and trafficking. She is a wife and a mom to a tween and teenager. When she is not working, you can find her engaged in PTA activities, a leader at Girl Scouts, having fun with her friends and family, while serving up hot soulful dishes in the kitchen.

My Writings…

How To Say No Without Feeling Guilty December 23, 2021 I come to you today before the end of the new year to let you know I will be taking…
How do you let go? September 23, 2021 It’s been a minute since I have written. The summer has flown by us and life is getting back to…
Stepping into Summer! May 19, 2021 The radio is blasting 90’s hip hop and oldies disco on my apple play list! Picture it the windows are…
It is going to be okay! March 1, 2021 Emotional exhaustion is a state of feeling emotionally worn-out and drained as a result of accumulated stress from your personal or work lives, or a…
Cooking For The Soul January 28, 2021 I always say cooking is love on the outside.  In the midst of all we have going on in the…
The Woman I Intended To Be December 29, 2020 We are but just a few days away from ending a year of growth and heartache. As a nation, we…
November Blues November 30, 2020 I have found it really hard to get rid of the writer’s block I have had over the last few…
Fall of YES! October 28, 2020 On a lighter note moving into the thick of fall; we have all things pumpkin season, daylight savings time, Halloween…
Summertime Fun August 28, 2020 It’s August. I feel like it’s 2022. The time since this pandemic started and now seems like a lifetime.I don’t…
Dear Parents of Teenagers; this is rough! It’s not for the weak! July 31, 2020 So, let’s face it; raising children is no joke. I have thought about the many ways I was going to…
Change Can Be For The Better June 19, 2020 This is hard to write so bear with me if this is not the most eloquent blog I have ever…
Lock Down and Chill! May 14, 2020 Wow! I obviously killed the thought that when I had more time on my hands I would get my cookbook…
Collective Disturbance March 18, 2020 I am tasked this week with writing a blog. How can I write about anything? It seems selfish to write…
New Year, New Me (just kidding that is total BS) January 14, 2020 Happy 2020! Here we are Daily Feelers. We find ourselves in a new decade of life. It is not lost…
Yes, Yes; I’ll do it! December 9, 2019 It’s the giving season as the holiday's approach. My heart is always in the right place and I absolutely love…
Humbled November 5, 2019 Our town just played our rivalry in junior varsity and varsity football. We didn’t win either game. But, that is…
Cooking Is Love On The Outside October 7, 2019 Yep, it’s October! My brain is fried! I’m at a loss for words. I’ve been through two open school nights,…
The Joneses September 6, 2019 It is that time of year, summer is over, school is starting. Here comes the “mom everyone has them dilemmas”.…
Summertime and the living is easy (nottttttttttttttttttttt)! August 8, 2019 Its summer, life should be easy and carefree. End scene....... Unless of course, you live with teens and tweens. I…
Letting Go July 3, 2019 When I hit send at the end of this article my son will have turned fourteen just a day ago…
Summer Lovin’ June 4, 2019 As I sit here at the computer and think of what to write, I am laughing about how many days…
I Put My Life On The Line For My Career April 1, 2019 I get to write the first blog of the month on April Fool's Day, no less (oh the irony).  In…
Sports Mom Life March 4, 2019 Blogger: Deborah Levine-Powell - "The Soulful Wonder Chef" March came in like a lion! It was a reminder to self…
Welcome to Motherhood! February 1, 2019   Blogger: Deborah Levine-Powell - "Soulful Wonder Chef" I had a really hard time this month coming up with a…
Guilt – The ugly five letter word! January 3, 2019 Blogger: Deborah Levine-Powell, "Soulful Wonder Chef" During this time of the year, many people are looking forward to the changes…
Parenthood Is Not a Competition! December 4, 2018 BY: Deborah Levine-Powell - "The Soulful Wonder Chef" The holiday season is upon us, and thus starts the long month…
When Hate Hits Home November 1, 2018 BY: Deborah Levine-Powell - "The Soulful Wonder Chef" I had not planned on writing about this topic this week, but,…
The Unemployment Line October 1, 2018 BY: Deborah Levine Powell - "The Soulful Wonder Chef" When I last left you guys, I was finishing up my…
Change Is Inevitable September 4, 2018 BY: Deborah Levine-Powell, The Soulful Wonder Chef The definition of change is: make or become different; the act or instance…
Friendship August 6, 2018 There are many things in life which bring you joy.   When I think of my friends, and all of the…
Being Overweight Almost Killed Me, But Not In The Way You Would Think July 5, 2018 I really am struggling as I sit here, typing this blog entry.  I was unsure if I even wanted to…
Many Faces June 6, 2018 As women, we take on many roles. I recently was having a discussion about the different faces we portray. We…
The Wind Beneath My Wings May 2, 2018 In Honor of my mother; Myra on Mother’s Day; grab some tissues and take a seat! It was November 3,…
Face The Fears! April 10, 2018 To know me is to know I’m opinionated.  I wear my heart on my sleeve.  I say what I mean…