Podcast Episodes

Southern Italian Cuisine: Pizza, Pasta, and Produce

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When many Americans think o…

1 day, 8 hours ago

How to Create a Pollinator Sanctuary in Your Own Backyard

Pollinators are in serious decline—from monarch butterflies to native bees—and the consequences are profound, and in today’s episode, we talk about h…

1 week, 2 days ago

Should You Get a DEXA Scan?

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In today’s episode, we take…

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Bone Health at Every Age (Part 1: Nutrition & Hormones)

In today’s episode, we talk about why bone density begins to decline and what actually builds strong, resilient bones — at every age and every stage …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

History’s Romantic Foods from Chocolate to Pomegrantes

In today’s episode, we look at why Valentine’s Day—long before chocolates and cards—was rooted in the natural world and inspired by birds! And we exp…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Language of Menopause

Before we talk about symptoms, hormones, or interventions we have to examine the words we use to describe women, aging, and the most natural biologic…

2 months ago

The Vegan Purity Trap: How Some Vegans Lose the Plot

What does it actually mean to be vegan? For most people, the answer is simple—until it isn’t.

This week on Food for Thought (celebrating 20 years!), I…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dry January and Cold Plunges: The Ancient Practice of Doing Hard Things

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Food for Thought podcast remains listener-supported. To support this work and receive perks and exclusive…

3 months ago

Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent (Rebroadcast)

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In this episode of Food for…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Celebrating Soy: The Science and Health Benefits of Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame

As part of our deeper series on protein, perimenopause, and hormone health, this episode kicks off a multi-part exploration of soy—one of the most mi…

4 months, 2 weeks ago