Our Story
The Way It Should Be
MY WHY
My name is Autumn, and I am the founder of Whole Story Meals.
Whole Story Meals was born out of a desire to embrace life’s challenges and create new possibilities.
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When I suddenly found myself a single mom of five incredible children — one of whom has complex medical needs — I knew I had to find a way to help my family thrive. I wanted to create meaningful memories with my kids while prioritizing our mental and physical health. That’s when we turned to hiking.
Hiking became a source of strength, togetherness, and adventure for our family. It gave us space to breathe, connect, and heal. But hiking with five kids — including my daughter, Story Grace, who is legally blind, hard of hearing, and reliant on a feeding tube — came with its challenges.
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Carrying blended food for Story Grace's tube feedings was one of the biggest obstacles. Her food was heavy and hard to manage in the backcountry. Determined to find a solution, I created a lightweight, freeze dried, highly nutritious powdered meal that's every bit as wholesome as the freshly blended food I prepared at home. With this new solution, we could rehydrate her meals on the go, wherever our adventures took us.
Whole Story Meals made it possible for all my children to experience the peace and joy we found in the wilderness.
But I knew this wasn’t just about us. So many other families could benefit from this solution, too. Life with a feeding tube comes with challenges, but nutrition shouldn’t be one of them. Whole Story Meals is here to make wholesome real food easy, convenient, and accessible, whether you're heading into the woods, visiting friends, or simply tackling a busy day.
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I’m passionate about helping others find freedom in their journey. Follow along with our outdoor adventures on Instagram @raiseemwild.
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And remember, life’s best moments are often found in the places we never expected.
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Follow Autumn on her outdoor adventures on Instagram @raiseemwild.
