Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Podcast
Episodes
How to Feel More Nourished (Even When Life Is Busy) | Food, Simplicity & Self-Care
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to nourish yourself?In this episode, I sit down with chef, food stylist, and author Melina Hammer (A Year at Catbird Cottage)...
Why Curiosity Matters
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s intention is: I will get curious.Building on last week’s practice of moving one step at a time, this episode explores how curiosity ca...
Food, ritual, and what it means to be human
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Marije Vogelzang, a pioneering Dutch food designer who uses food as a medium to explore human connection, emotion, an...
I Will Move One Step at a Time.
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling the surge of spring energy—the ideas, the momentum, the urge to do it all at once?In this week’s intention episode, I’m sharing a gentle...
How to Become an Intuitive Cook (and ditch the cult of the recipe)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dear friends,I absolutely loved this week’s podcast conversation, and I have no doubt it will shift how you think about your time in the kitchen. I ...
I Will Make This Moment Sacred
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the smallest moments of your day held the potential to shift everything?In this short episode, Nicki explores the idea of making each moment s...
Feast on Your Life (and let dinner be “good enough”)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicki sits down with Tamar Adler, the James Beard and IACP Award–winning author of An Everlasting Meal, Something Old, Something Ne...
I will connect to others.
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s intention episode, Nicki reflects on the power of connection—both with ourselves and with others.After several weeks of book tour e...
The Art (and Ritual) of Bread Making
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 7! In this episode, I'm joined by cookbook author, photographer, and gluten-free baking pioneer Aran Goyoaga to talk about her book ...
Intention #8: I will open to delight.
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final Weekly Intention episode of 2025, Nicki invites you into a simple but transformative practice for the holiday season and the months ahea...
Permission to Rest with Ashley Neese
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s conversation felt like a deep exhale. Nicki sits down with breathwork teacher and writer Ashley Neese, author of How to Breathe and Permissi...
Weekly Intention #7: I will be simple.
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s intention episode, Nicki explores what it means to be simple—not to simplify our lives through action, but to embody a state of sim...
“Make it Joyful”—Easy Hosting for the Holidays and Beyond
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this cozy, holiday-ready episode, Nicki sits down with cookbook author and entertaining pro Dan Pelosi to talk about what it really takes to host w...
Weekly Intention #6: I will let go.
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the episode that almost didn’t happen. After a day of endless tech glitches and an overflowing to-do list, Nicki found herself gripping tigh...
Sustainable Meat, Regenerative Agriculture, and Seasonal Rituals
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode weaves together two different threads: how we can eat meat more sustainably (and joyfully) and how we can live in a way that feels m...
Weekly Intention #5: I will feel rooted.
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling scattered or overwhelmed lately? You’re not alone. In this short grounding episode, Nicki Sizemore shares how to reconnect to calm and balan...
When Caring Becomes the Cure: Curanderismo, Self Care, and Cooking
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and curanderismo practitioner Robyn Moreno joins me to talk about healing, the kitchen, and what it means to get rooted when life feels “slip...
Weekly Intention #4: I will find freedom in structure.
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly Intention: I Will Find Freedom in StructureThis week’s intention explores the paradoxical relationship between freedom and structure. Nicki r...
Reigniting Your Spark in the Kitchen
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling uninspired in the kitchen? You’re not alone.In this episode, I talk with Maggie Hoffman—host of The Dinner Plan podcast and newsletter—a...
Weekly Intention #3: I will nourish myself first.
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s intention feels both simple and wildly challenging: I will nourish myself first.We’re taught that putting ourselves first is selfish, ...
Embodiment, Power, and the Radical Nourishment of Early Supper Clubs
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast might be the most powerful one yet. ✨ I sit down with feminist theologian + bestselling author Meggan Watterson to talk about em...
Weekly Intention #2: I will slow down.
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m back with another Weekly Intention audio transmission—short little episodes where I share what’s on my heart in real time, and how we can br...
Cooking for One (and Feeding Everyone Else Too)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been struggling with figuring out what to cook for yourself, weeknight family dinners, or even just packing school lunches, this episode i...
Weekly Intention #1: I Will Invite Ease.
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so excited to share something new with you today: my Weekly Intention series. On the weeks in between guest conversations, I’ll be offering sh...
Cooking, Mediumship & the Energy of Food
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Jenn Tilton, The Channeled Baker—an intuitive chef and medium who blends nearly twenty years of culinary experience...
Summer Parties Made Simple (and Fun!)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with cookbook author and recipe developer Alexis deBoschnek, whose work has appeared in Bon Appétit, The Kitchn, and more. He...
Summer Cooking Made Simple
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking for summer cooking inspiration, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m joined by Kiano Moju, a Kenyan-Nigerian American chef an...
What Cooking Taught Me About Purpose
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m switching seats and sharing an interview about me — hosted by Renee Moorefield, CEO of Wisdom Works and a brilliant leader in the scienc...
Cooking with Beauty, Purpose and Intention
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I speak with cookbook author, recipe developer and content creator Zaynab Issa, all about the power of PURPOSE in the kitchen. Zayn...
Take Your Sh*t Seriously: Supporting Microbiome Health
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello my friends, and welcome back to the show! In today’s episode we’re diving into the microbiome with Taylor Soderborg, MD, PhD. She’s a lice...
Q&A: Bread Baking, Gluten Intolerance, Dinner Strategies, Baking Tips, Favorite Meals & More
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have solo episode for you, answering your questions! I recorded this last-minute when a guest rescheduled, calling on you (at the very last mi...
The Science Of Thriving And How It's Linked To Nourishment
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to thrive and to feel deeply nourished by life? In today’s episode I speak with Renee Moorefield, PhD, CEO of Wisdom Works, a soci...
How to Build Trust in the Kitchen & Become a More Intuitive Cook
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I absolutely adored today’s conversation with New York Times bestselling cookbook author Julia Turshen, all about building trust in ourselves and le...
The Link Between Fascia, Health & Digestion
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have a fascinating episode today for you diving into the world of fascia and how it’s linked to our health and digestion. I speak with Bonnie Crot...
Making the Best of Winter Vegetables + Weeknight Dinner Strategies
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re heading into the depths of winter, and I don’t know about you, but it can be a challenging time to find inspiration in the kitchen, especial...
The Truth About Our Bodies: Tools for Embodiment, Empowerment & Pleasure
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have such an incredible episode for you today with psychologist Dr. Hillary McBride all about embodiment and the truth of our bodies (regardless of ...
Holiday Special with Hetty McKinnon, Ellie Krieger, Andrea Nguyen, Sarah Copeland and Lukas Volger
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello my friends, and welcome back to the podcast! Today is a very special day, as in lieu of a regular podcast episode, WE’RE HAVING A PARTY. I gat...
Holiday Hosting, Gluten-Free Baking & Healing Around Food
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're diving into holiday hosting, gluten-free baking, and healing around food with award winning cookbook author, photographer and professional...
Finding Grounding Within Our Bodies: Somatic Tools for Navigating the Season Ahead
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have such special episode for you today featuring somatic educator, writer and artist Abigail Rose Clarke (you might remember Abigail from season 2 ...
Thanksgiving Prep: Balancing Emotions and Logistics
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have such a fun, delicious and inspiring conversation for you today. We’re diving into everything Thanksgiving with three-time James Beard Award-w...
Why We’re So Anxious About Food
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have a fascinating new podcast conversation for you today examining why we’re culturally so anxious around food (and how it connects to pop cultur...
Q&A: Favorite solo meals, the theme of my life right now, kitchen clean-up, design, and more
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had so much fun recording today’s Q&A solo episode! The questions you submitted were amazing, and I go deeper with you than I ever expected. In th...
An “All-Foods-Fit” Dietitian’s Approach to Finding Freedom with Food
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I know I say this a lot, but I love today’s conversation, and I have no doubt you’re going to find it fascinating. I speak with Registered Dietici...
Cookbook Writing and Vegetable-Forward Fall Cooking
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had so much fun chatting with today’s guest all about cookbook writing, plant-forward eating, and fall cooking. I speak with Lukas Volger who’s ...
Back to School and Feeding Families
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast! We’re kicking off Season 4 with a conversation about feeding families as we head back to school with Sarah Copeland. Sa...
What Is Spirituality (and What does It Have to Do with Feeding Ourselves)?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have such a special episode for you today featuring return guest Jasmine Nnenna (our episode last year, titled Human Design, Food & Digestion, was t...
Going Gluten-Free as an Award Winning Pastry Chef
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I get to speak with one of my culinary idols, Liz Prueitt. Liz is co-founder of the acclaimed Tartine Bakery in San Francisco, a James Beard Pas...
Cooking and Mental Health
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a really powerful one, all about cooking and mental health. I speak with writer and recipe developer Christina Chaey. She’s a f...
Navigating Food Sensitivities, Identity and Health
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak with acclaimed Tuscan food writer and cooking teacher Giulia Scarpaleggia about how food sensitivities impact our identities, health, an...
Vietnamese Cooking, Evolving Cuisines & and the Diet Illusion
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I adore today’s guest, and I think you’re going to love this conversation, which explores a range of topics ranging from the evolution of Vietname...
The Power of Rituals (in the kitchen and out)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is such a fun episode, all about the power of rituals in the kitchen (and beyond). I speak with Dr. Michael Norton, a leading behavior scientist,...
The Best of Spring Cooking with Ali Slagle
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode brought me so much joy, and I think you’re going to love it (but just taking warning: it will make you hungry). I speak with Ali S...
Beyond Just Food: Whole Life Nourishment with Vaness Henry
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we’re diving into the concept of dynamic nourishment with Vaness Henry, who’s a Shamanic Practitioner, Producer and Author who ...
Intuition, Food & Freedom with Bella Lively
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 3 of the podcast! I’m so excited to be back with a powerful new episode all about using the power of our inner voice and intuition...
Gaining Trust in Our Bodies Through Stillness with Nicki Sizemore
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo podcast episode, Nicki reflects on the importance of trusting in ourselves and our bodies, especially during the holiday season and the o...
Food as Connection + Cooking Winter Vegetables with Hetty Lui McKinnon
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak with Hetty McKinnon all about how food connects us to ourselves and others, as well as how to bring excitement and flavor to winter vege...
The History of the Patriarchy and the Fallacy of Gluttony
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's powerful episode I speak with Elise Loehnen, author of the bestselling book, On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Wome...
Planning (Emotionally & Logistically) for Holiday Meals with Molly Stevens
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking all about holiday cooking with one of my favorite food writers and educators, Molly Stevens. Molly is a James Beard award-winning ...
Being in Relationship to Food & Our Bodies with Abigail Rose Clarke
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is filled with so many deep nuggets of wisdom—I think everyone listening is going to have at least one aha moment. I speak with Ab...
Ghanaian Cuisine, Spirituality & Consciousness with Zoe Adjonyoh
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak with Zoe Adjonyoh, who is a pioneer in bringing West African flavors to a wider audience. She’s the author of the acclaimed cookbook, ...
Cooking is (Not) Love with Rebecca May Johnson
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak with writer and editor Rebecca May Johnson, author of the book, Small Fires: An Epic in the Kitchen (Pushkin Press, 2022). Small Fires b...
Food & Sex with Cat Meyer
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast is a really fun one. I discuss food and sex with Cat Meyer, founder of the brand, Head South, and host of Head South Radio, a podcas...
Cooking as a Spiritual Practice with Edward Espe Brown
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Edward Espe Brown, a Zen priest, chef, acclaimed cookbook author and teacher. He’s the author of the best-selling Tassa...
Regenerative Farming, Climate Change, Racism, Food & Pleasure with Liz Carlisle
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season two of the podcast!! Today I speak with Liz Carlisle, author of Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerativ...
My Journey & Intentional Eating
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have a solo episode for you! I’m opening up, sharing more of my journey in the kitchen as well as my intentional eating practice. I’ve tal...
Easy Summer Cooking + Defining “Healthy” with Ellie Krieger
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak with Ellie Krieger, who’s a New York Times bestselling and two-time James Beard Foundation award winning author of 7 cookbooks. She’...
Human Design, Food and Digestion with Jasmine Nnenna
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak with a spiritual philosopher & the founder of Erah Society. Jas is a practitioner of Human Design, Astrology & the Gene Keys, and she su...
Baking as Self Care with Samantha Seneviratne
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Samantha Seneviratne, James Beard Award–nominated cookbook author and host of the television series Everyday Cooking on...
Nourishing Ourselves in Times of Grief or Loneliness with Leanne Brown
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode I speak with embodied cooking teacher and author Leanne Brown. Leanne’s the author of Good Enough, a cookbook about develop...
Fat Phobia, Body Autonomy and Feeding Kids with Virginia Sole Smith
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I speak with Virginia Sole-Smith, author of the new book Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture. We explore anti-fat bias a...
Living and Eating in a Sacred Way with Natalie Deeb
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/Hello and welcome to episode 7! This is a really special...
Honoring Our Bodies and and Intuitive Cooking with Calvin Eaton
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/This episode features such an inspiring human. Calvin Ea...
Embodiment as Resistance to Patriarchy with Chryssa Tsakiris
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/This week I talk with Chyrssa Tsakiris, founder of Well ...
Food & Our Bodies Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/Today’s show expanded me in so many ways, and I think ...
Music and Food
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/I have a really fun episode for you today all about musi...
Our Nervous Systems and Food
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 2 of the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD podcast! Today I interview physical therapist, yoga instructor, breathwork facilitator and all ar...
My history with Food (it’s complicated)
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m launching my podcast (!!), and I must admit I’ve never been more terrified about a new venture as I am about this first episode. Not onl...