The Slow Kitchen Podcast

Cat Dillon
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The Slow Kitchen Podcast gives you simple, real-life tools to support your hormones, metabolism, mood, and energy — all in under 15 minutes. Hosted by Cat Dillon, RHN — holistic nutritionist, former chef, and midlife metabolism expert — this show helps women 40+ ditch overwhelm, reduce stress eating, improve digestion, and feel more grounded and confident in the kitchen. Expect practical tips, tiny habits, and nourishing ideas you can use today.No strict rules. No guilt. No chasing perfection. Just food wisdom, nervous system support, and small changes that add up to big shifts.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 44: "A Love Letter to Squash: The Cozy Season Starts Here"

    Fall brings in the colors and deep earthiness of food. Sage, rosemary, cinnamon, the variety of curries... it all feels so cozy. And then there’s squash. In this episode, I’m giving a little love letter to one of my favorite fall foods. We’ll talk about why squash deserves more than a supporting role at Thanksgiving, how to make it easier and safer to cook, and why you absolutely do not need to win a knife fight with a butternut. What We Talked About Why squash is such a nutritional powerhouse, from carotenoids and fiber to potassium and other important micronutrients.A little squash history, including its origins in the Americas and its role in the agricultural system known as the Three Sisters, alongside corn and beans.My very strong feelings about pumpkin pie. (It may be my favorite dessert on the planet.)How to cook winter squash without making yourself crazy, including the very important lesson that there is no prize for winning a knife fight with a butternut.A few basic squash safety tips for cutting and cooking.Roasting, steaming, slow roasting and adding spice, heat and acid to bring out squash's best qualities.Why squash doesn't need more sweetness. What it really loves is contrast. Join the Midlife Nourishment Collective This is exactly why I created the Midlife Nourishment Collective. I don't want you just collecting recipes. I want you to understand how to nourish your changing body in midlife, with practical education, beautiful food, meal-planning help, cooking classes and a community of women figuring this out right alongside you. Inside the Collective you'll find hundreds of recipes, bone- and blood-sugar-supportive meals, meal-planning tools, monthly cooking classes, and ongoing support and conversation with me and other women who get it. It's the combination of education, food, community and personal support that can be pretty hard to find all in one place. If you're ready to stop piecing it all together on your own, come join us inside the Midlife Nourishment Collective. I'd love to have you at the table. My Favorite Quote “You don't always need another recipe. Sometimes you just need to understand what an ingredient likes.” And squash likes a lot…… Mentions & Resources Midlife Nourishment CollectiveThe Three Sisters agricultural systemWinter squash varieties: delicata, acorn, spaghetti squash and kabochaSee you next time in The Slow Kitchen. More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    Episode 44: "A Love Letter to Squash: The Cozy Season Starts Here"

  2. Sep 16

    Episode 43: "Food Allergies: The World Looks Very Different When One Bite Can Send You to the ER"

    What We Talked About Food allergy vs. intolerance vs. sensitivityWhat makes a true food allergy potentially life-threateningGluten sensitivity, celiac disease and wheat allergyWhy food allergies may be increasingMy first serious allergic reaction and what happened nextThe hidden mental work of living with a serious food allergyHypervigilance, cross-contact and the nervous systemHow food allergies can affect relationships and social situationsEating out, socializing and traveling with a food allergy Mentions & Resources Epinephrine / EpiPensOral immunotherapy (OIT)Palforzia LEAP peanut allergy research Celiac disease and wheat allergy testingTravel Many researchers think environmental changes during the past few decades may be altering our miocrobiome  Research Mentioned We talked about research looking at genetic factors, the microbiome and environmental influences, eczema and early allergen exposure in the development of food allergy.  We also touched on the LEAP study and how it changed the conversation around early peanut introduction in certain high-risk infants. Join the Midlife Nourishment Collective If you want beautiful, unfussy meals that help you feel supported, satisfied and steady, come join me inside the Midlife Nourishment Collective. You'll find recipes, meal-planning support, cooking classes and a community of women figuring out how to nourish themselves through midlife without making food another full-time job.  Learn more and join here! More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    Episode 43: "Food Allergies: The World Looks Very Different When One Bite Can Send You to the ER"

  3. Sep 9

    Episode 42: "A Slightly Extended Episode: From Honey to Monk Fruit, Why Are We So Obsessed With Sweetness?"

    Episode 42: A Slightly Extended Episode: From Honey to Monk Fruit, Why Are We So Obsessed With Sweetness? We talk about sweetness all the time, but rarely stop to ask what it actually does in our bodies, our appetites, and even our palates. Sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave, stevia, monk fruit, allulose... they may all make things taste sweet, but they are not metabolically identical. And the answer isn't simply finding the "healthiest" sweetener. In this episode we talked about: Sugar wasn't always the cheap, everyday ingredient it is today. Sugar began as a rare and precious commodity before becoming a mass-produced staple. Its history is intertwined with colonialism, economics, labor, trade and power.Our love of sweetness is biological. Our ancestors developed a preference for sweet, energy-rich foods because sweetness once signaled valuable calories and nutrients. The problem is that our biology hasn't evolved nearly as quickly as our food environment has.Sugar is not just sugar. Glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose and starch are handled differently by the body. And when we're talking about foods like agave, the fact that it produces a smaller immediate insulin response doesn't automatically make it metabolically neutral.The food matrix matters. An apple, apple juice and soda may contain sugars derived from the same basic molecules, but the body experiences them very differently. Fiber, water, the physical structure of the food, dose and speed of consumption all matter."Sugar-free" doesn't mean consequence-free. High-intensity sweeteners can provide sweetness without the same glucose or calorie load, but that doesn't mean they "do nothing." Research around the gut and individual responses is still evolving, and different sweeteners can affect people differently.Your palate is trainable. The more sweetness we consume, the more accustomed we can become to it. But the reverse is also true. We can learn to enjoy less-sweet, bitter and more complex flavors, rather than needing everything to taste like dessert.Use sweeteners as tools, not loopholes. Instead of asking which sweetener wins, consider what you're using it for, what you're replacing, how much you're consuming, how often you're using it and how your own body responds. The better question isn't "Am I allowed to have this?" It's: What am I choosing, why am I choosing it, and how does it make me feel? This week's Slow Kitchen challenge: Try dialing sweetness back. Choose one thing you regularly sweeten and experiment with using a little less, or none at all. Give your palate some time to adjust. You might discover that something you thought needed sweetness actually tastes pretty damn good without it. 🎁 FREE GUIDE: Zero-Waste Kitchen Want to play along in your own kitchen? I've created a free guide called Zero-Waste Kitchen: 7 Delicious Ways to Give Your Scraps a Second Life. It gives you seven simple ways to use the overlooked parts of your food so you can waste less, save money and get a little more creative in the kitchen. GET THE FREE ZERO-WASTE KITCHEN GUIDE  - Click Here! More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    Episode 42: "A Slightly Extended Episode: From Honey to Monk Fruit, Why Are We So Obsessed With Sweetness?"

  4. Sep 2

    Episode 41: "Zero-Waste Cooking_ 7 Delicious Ways to Use Kitchen Scraps"

    Episode 41: "How to Reduce Food Waste: 7 Delicious Ways to Use Kitchen Scraps" What if some of the food you’re throwing away isn’t actually finished with its job? I hesitate to even call these things kitchen scraps because “scraps” sounds like garbage. Like the food equivalent of, “Well, your job here is done.” But I don’t really think that’s true. A lot of the things we call scraps are simply ingredients waiting for their second act. In this episode of The Slow Kitchen Podcast, I’m taking you into my kitchen to show you how to rethink the parts of food we often toss: broccoli and cauliflower leaves, carrot tops, leek greens, potato skins, seeds, bean broth, pickle juice, wilting vegetables and even watermelon rinds. And no, this is not about becoming the person with seventeen jars of mysterious vegetable liquid taking over the refrigerator. 😂 It’s about getting a little more creative with what you already have. Because reducing food waste doesn’t have to mean making your kitchen more complicated. Sometimes it means looking at an ingredient differently and asking, “What else could this do?” In this episode, we’re talking about: 🌿 How to turn broccoli and cauliflower leaves into something delicious 🥕 Why carrot tops deserve way more attention 🌱 What to do with leek greens, kale stems and other overlooked vegetables 🎃 How to roast seeds and potato skins instead of tossing them 🫘 Why you might want to save your bean cooking liquid 🌽 How corn cobs, silks and husks can become a surprisingly delicious broth 🥒 What to do with pickle juice and sauerkraut brine 🥕 How to give wilted vegetables a second chance 🌿 How to regrow green onions and basil 🥑 And yes... even avocado pits and skins can have a second act The goal isn't zero waste perfection. It's curiosity. It's noticing what you're about to throw away and pausing for just a second before you do. Because sometimes the most interesting ingredient in your kitchen is the one you almost tossed in the trash. 🎁 FREE GUIDE: Zero-Waste Kitchen Want to play along in your own kitchen? I've created a free guide called Zero-Waste Kitchen: 7 Delicious Ways to Give Your Scraps a Second Life. It gives you seven simple ways to use the overlooked parts of your food so you can waste less, save money and get a little more creative in the kitchen. GET THE FREE ZERO-WASTE KITCHEN GUIDE  - Click Here! And remember: dinner doesn't always have to be a performance. Sometimes dinner is just research. And occasionally the research is terrible. We survive. We order pizza. And we try again tomorrow. 😂 Come hang out in my kitchen! If you love conversations about food, flavor, nourishment, metabolism, hormones, mindful eating and making real-life cooking feel easier, make sure you're subscribed to The Slow Kitchen Podcast. And if this episode gave you an idea you want to try, send it to a friend who has a refrigerator full of “I’m-going-to-use-that-someday” vegetables. You know the one. 😉 Until next time, stay curious, stay nourished and stay in your Slow Kitchen. 🌿 More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

  5. Aug 26

    Episode 40: "When Your Get-Up-and-Go Got Up and Left"

    In this episode, we’re talking about: ⚡️ Why feeling tired, foggy or “just older” may have more going on beneath the surface 🧬 What your mitochondria do and why cellular energy matters for your brain, muscles and metabolism 🔥 How your mitochondria, metabolism and hormones work together 🦋 Why your thyroid helps set the pace for metabolism and energy ☕️ How stress, poor sleep, caffeine, alcohol and under-eating can leave you depleted 🍪 Why cravings may be your body asking for energy, not a lack of discipline 🐈 How the CAT Method helps you get back into rhythm, awareness and trust with your body 🔬 What’s coming with my new Metabolic Mitochondrial Method mini course A few studies and resources on mitochondrial health: Age-related changes in skeletal muscle begin to become more apparent. Muscle mass and strength start declining around the 40s, and mitochondrial changes are part of the picture. One review reports muscle mass declining at roughly just under 1% per year with aging, although the trajectory varies considerably between people. PubMed: Estrogen and mitochondrial functionPubMed: Thyroid hormones and mitochondrial functionPubMed: CoQ10 and mitochondrial functionPubMed: Mitochondria, aging and metabolism More Resources for You: 🌿 The Metabolic Mitochondrial Method I’m building a new mini course for the woman who knows she wants to feel better in her body but is tired of another diet, another set of rules and another program telling her to simply try harder. We’ll take a deeper look at cellular energy, metabolism, food, circadian rhythm, stress, movement and the behaviors that actually support your body instead of constantly fighting it. 👉 Join the waitlist: https://l.bttr.to/uMj3E 💛 Work With Cat If your body feels different lately—more tired, more reactive, less predictable, or simply not like the body you used to know—this is the work I love. I help midlife women understand what their bodies are communicating and build a steadier foundation for metabolism, hormones, energy and their relationship with food. 🌿 Mood, Metabolism & Bone Health Collective Learn more & join here You get ongoing support from me to help you actually put this into practice. Personal guidance from me inside the Collective — bring your questions, challenges, wins and “what do I do about this?” moments to me through our private chat.Live support + education — join me for monthly live cooking classes and practical teaching so you understand how food, protein, minerals, blood sugar, stress, hormones and metabolism come together.A plan you can actually use — practical recipes, meal planning and tools that make nourishing yourself easier.Support between the live sessions — a place to ask questions, get guidance, stay connected and keep moving forward throughout the month.Think of it as working with me in a more accessible way—with the education, tools, accountability and personal support to help you make this part of your life. 🎧 Self-Paced 30-Day Carb Clarity: Protein-First Menopause Plate Mastery A gentle, step-by-step reset that works with your menopause-shifted body to stabilize blood sugar, quiet cravings and support metabolism and bone health through simple plate shifts. 👉 Join the Self-Paced Program More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    Episode 40: "When Your Get-Up-and-Go Got Up and Left"

  6. Aug 19

    Episode 39: "Bacon, Bones, Protein & All the Other Things We’re Supposed to Be Worried About"

    In this episode, we’re talking about: 🥓 What about bacon? Is it safe and healthy for me? 🏋️‍♀️Should I eat before or after my workout, or is it better to train fasted? 🦴 What’s the best collagen for bone, hair and nails? Does it count as protein? 🥄 Can psyllium affect nutrient absorption? 🌱 Should I be afraid of “anti-nutrients” like phytates and oxalates if I have osteoporosis? 🥤 Why do I crash after my protein smoothie? 💪 What is anabolic resistance? A few of the studies I mention: Collagen + bone health: PubMed CentralCollagen as protein: PubMed CentralPlant protein + muscle: PubMed CentralLeucine + muscle protein synthesis: PubMed CentralPsyllium + calcium absorption: PubMed Other mentions:   Truvani Organic Plant Based ProteinTruvani Organic Whey ProteinMomentous Whey Protein IsolateHealthy Bones Collagen with Fortibone and VeresolMomentous Fiber+ 🎧 Listen to the full episodes of related conversations on The Slow Kitchen Podcast: The Bone Rebuilding series, episodes 22 and 23. I go much deeper into what actually matters for supporting stronger bones, without turning your diet into a giant list of foods you’re afraid to eat.  Episode 22 LinkEpisode 23 Link Resources: 🌿 Free Bone Health Blindspots Guide A grounded look at what’s often missing in conversations around bone loss, stress, and midlife metabolism. Food, supplements and lifestyle…. If you’ve been told to take calcium or just monitor with scans 🩻 but still feel unclear, this connects the dots. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots 💛 Work With Cat Body feeling different lately—more reactive, more tired, and unpredictable?—Cat helps midlife women support metabolism and hormones while creating a steadier, more peaceful relationship with food. 🌿 Mood, Metabolism & Bone Health Collective — Learn more & join here You get ongoing support from me to help you actually put this into practice. • Personal guidance from me inside the Collective — bring your questions, challenges, wins, and “what do I do about this?” moments to me through our private chat. You’re not left to figure it out alone. • Live support + education — join me for monthly live cooking classes and practical teaching so you understand how protein, minerals, blood sugar, stress, hormones, and food choices come together to support your bones and metabolism. • A plan you can actually use — bone-supportive, blood-sugar-steady recipes, meal planning and Instacart lists make it easier to know what to eat and get it on the table. • Support between the live sessions — this isn’t just a monthly class you watch and forget. You have a place to ask questions, get guidance, stay connected, and keep moving forward throughout the month. Think of it as working with me in a more accessible way — with the education, tools, accountability, and personal support to help you make this part of your life. 🎧 Join the Self-Paced 30-Day Carb Clarity: Protein-First Menopause Plate Mastery — a gentle, step-by-step reset that works with your menopause-shifted body to stabilize blood sugar, quiet cravings, and support metabolism and bone health through simple plate shifts. More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    Episode 39: "Bacon, Bones, Protein & All the Other Things We’re Supposed to Be Worried About"

  7. Aug 12

    Episode 38: "Do Others Say You’re 'Too Picky' About Food? | There’s More to the Story"

    Have you ever been called “too picky” about food? I was definitely that kid. I didn’t like my food touching, preferred very plain foods, and absolutely hated fish. And yet, I grew up with parents who loved good food and knew how to cook. In this episode, I’m sharing the story of my very discriminating palate, how my relationship with food evolved, and why I’ve come to see being particular about food a little differently. From sushi in 1980s San Francisco to nutrition school, culinary school, and my lifelong tree-nut allergy, there’s more to my relationship with food than simply being “picky.” In this episode, we talked about: Growing up as a very particular eaterWhy I didn’t want my food touchingHow sushi helped expand my palateMy journey through macrobiotic, vegetarian, and vegan eatingWhat culinary school changed for meWhy I notice flavors, smells, and food quality so intenselyHow living with a serious food allergy may have shaped my eating habitsThe difference between being picky and being discerningHow our early experiences can influence the way we eatLearning to make food an adventure instead of a negotiation This week’s Slow Kitchen thought: Are you actually picky, or are you simply paying attention? Think about the foods, textures, flavors, or ways of preparing food that you’ve always been particular about. Instead of judging yourself for those preferences, get curious about them. Mentioned:   The Land and Its People, David Sedaris  I’d love to hear from you: Were you a picky eater as a child? Did you grow out of it, or are you still particular about your food? Send me a DM or reply wherever you’re listening to the show. I’d love to hear your story. And remember, food doesn’t have to be a negotiation. It can be an adventure. 🌿 Keep your food flavorful, your kitchen unfussy, and your quirks intact. Connect with Cat If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to invite you into my Midlife Nourishment Collective, where we combine nourishing recipes, metabolism support, nervous system regulation, and mindful eating practices designed specifically for women in midlife. Click this link or visit my website to learn more. If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend. You never know who needs permission to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and begin healing from the inside out. More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    Episode 38: "Do Others Say You’re 'Too Picky' About Food? | There’s More to the Story"

  8. Aug 5

    Episode 37: "How Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Relationship with Food, Health & Healing with Dr. Meg Haworth"

    Episode Summary What if your struggles with emotional eating, chronic stress, body image, or even health symptoms didn't begin with food at all? In this first expert interview on The Slow Kitchen Podcast, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Dr. Meg Haworth, transpersonal psychologist, holistic chef, bestselling author, and founder of Love School Online Holistic Academy. Together we explore the often-overlooked connection between childhood trauma, especially growing up with emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, and how those early experiences continue to influence our relationship with food, our bodies, and our health decades later. If you've ever wondered why you can't trust your hunger cues, why you swing between restriction and overeating, or why midlife seems to awaken emotions you thought were long behind you, this conversation will help connect the dots. In This Episode We Discuss Why midlife often brings unresolved trauma to the surfaceHow childhood experiences shape your relationship with foodWhy emotional eating is a nervous system response, not a lack of willpowerThe connection between self-trust, intuition, and healthy eatingHow shame and survival patterns influence food choicesSimple ways to reconnect with your body through mindful eatingPractical ways to reconnect with your body through mindful eating and simple daily ritualsWhy slowing down in the kitchen becomes nervous system healing One Takeaway Healing your relationship with food isn't about finding the perfect diet. It's about rebuilding trust with yourself. When we begin listening to our bodies instead of fighting them, food becomes less about control and more about nourishment, regulation, and healing. About Dr. Meg Haworth Dr. Meg Haworth is a transpersonal psychologist, holistic chef, bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert in healing childhood trauma. She helps Adult Children of Narcissists (ACONs) become healed ICONs: Independent, Confident, Original, and Naturally You. She is the founder of Love School Online Holistic Academy, creator of the Whole Person Integration Technique, host of the Toxic Parent Recovery Summit, and teaches through The Shift Network. Learn more at: https://meghaworth.com Connect with Cat If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to invite you into my Midlife Nourishment Collective, where we combine nourishing recipes, metabolism support, nervous system regulation, and mindful eating practices designed specifically for women in midlife. Click this link or visit my website to learn more. If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend. You never know who needs permission to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and begin healing from the inside out. More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    Episode 37: "How Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Relationship with Food, Health & Healing with Dr. Meg Haworth"
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The Slow Kitchen Podcast gives you simple, real-life tools to support your hormones, metabolism, mood, and energy — all in under 15 minutes. Hosted by Cat Dillon, RHN — holistic nutritionist, former chef, and midlife metabolism expert — this show helps women 40+ ditch overwhelm, reduce stress eating, improve digestion, and feel more grounded and confident in the kitchen. Expect practical tips, tiny habits, and nourishing ideas you can use today.No strict rules. No guilt. No chasing perfection. Just food wisdom, nervous system support, and small changes that add up to big shifts.

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  • Creator
    Cat Dillon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
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    Clean
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