Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Podcast

Nicki Sizemore
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In Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD, cookbook author and teacher Nicki Sizemore explores how food connects us—to our minds, bodies, spirits, the earth, and one another. Through heartfelt conversations with chefs, food writers, scientists, spiritual teachers, and other thinkers, Nicki unpacks how culture, identity, and conditioning shape our relationship to what we eat and how we care for ourselves. These are conversations about nourishment in every sense of the word—not just how we feed our bodies, but how we tend to our emotional and spiritual well-being. You’ll find recipe ideas and kitchen inspiration, but also deeper explorations of how to bring more freedom, presence, and ease to the kitchen—and to life. Each episode is an invitation to cook, eat, and live with more intention, connection, and joy. https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com

  1. 5天前

    Permission to Rest with Ashley Neese

    Today’s conversation felt like a deep exhale. Nicki sits down with breathwork teacher and writer Ashley Neese, author of How to Breathe and Permission to Rest, and publisher of The Deeper Call newsletter. Together they explore what it really means to rest—beyond sleep—and how to work with your nervous system, not against it. Ashley shares the neurobiological and emotional benefits of rest, why slowing down can feel uncomfortable at first, and how to cultivate micro-practices that soften urgency in daily life—at the stove, with our kids, and especially through the holidays. They also talk about boundaries, the power of the pause, and how lowering our standards (on purpose) can bring more ease and connection into the season. Listen in for:• Rest vs. sleep—and why “down-regulating” isn’t the same as crashing• The urgency trap and how to unwind it• Small, real-life practices for nervous system regulation• Parenting, food, and letting the kitchen be restful• How to bring more calm and intention to the holidays Links and resources mentioned in the show: * Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ * Pre-Order Nicki's new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore * Ashley’s website: https://www.ashleyneese.com/ * Ashley’s newsletter: https://thedeepercall.substack.com/ * Ashley’s book, Permission to Rest: https://bookshop.org/a/114665/9781984860743 * Nicki's podcast episode about the nervous system with Samantha Fulton: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/our-nervous-systems-and-food This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

    42 分钟

  2. 12月3日

    Weekly Intention #7: I will be simple.

    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 simplicity itself. She reflects on why slowing down can feel harder than staying busy, how our nervous systems get swept into the collective pace of the season, and why embracing simplicity—especially now—can feel both radical and deeply nourishing. She shares how this intention can show up in daily life, in the kitchen, in holiday baking, and in the way we inhabit our bodies. You’ll hear about: The difference between simplifying and being simple How nature models the kind of rest and shedding we’re being called into Simple rituals and foods that help us feel clear, rooted, and present How this intention can transform cooking into a more joyful, embodied practice An invitation to drop your metaphorical “leaves” and return to yourself each day We’re approaching the winter solstice—the darkest day of the year—and there’s no better time to release what you don’t need, settle your energy, and feel the light that comes from being your simplest, truest self. Resources & Links: * Pre-Order Nicki’s new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ * Join Nicki for a weekend retreat at Kripalu! (Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026): https://kripalu.org/experiences/mind-body-spirit-food-cooking-spiritual-practice * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore * Book a 1-on-1 session with Nicki: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/coaching-and-cooking-sessions This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

    12 分钟

  3. 11月26日

    “Make it Joyful”—Easy Hosting for the Holidays and Beyond

    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 with joy—without burning out. Dan shares how his Italian American upbringing shaped his love of feeding people, how he protects the joy in his work as a food creator, and the simple mindset shifts and rituals that make gatherings feel more spacious, present, and fun. Links: * Get Dan's Pignoli Cookie Recipe (and win a copy of his book!): https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/dan-pelosi * Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ * Pre-Order Nicki's new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore * Dan’s website: https://danpelosi.com/ * Find Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grossypelosi/ * Order Dan’s new book, Let’s Party: https://bookshop.org/a/114665/9781454956785 * Nicki's Date Caramel Turtle Cookies: https://fromscratchfast.com/the-best-vegan-chocolate-turtles/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

    37 分钟

  4. 11月19日

    Weekly Intention #6: I will let go.

    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 tightly to her plans—until she finally decided to let go. In this short “Weekly Intention” transmission, Nicki explores what it really means to release control, soften perfectionism, and surrender to what is. Through stories from her kitchen and life, she reminds us that letting go doesn’t have to mean giving up—it can simply be setting something down so we can breathe again. Take a deep breath, press play, and join her in this week’s intention: I will let go. Links: * Pre-Order Nicki’s new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ * Join Nicki for a weekend retreat at Kripalu! (Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026): https://kripalu.org/experiences/mind-body-spirit-food-cooking-spiritual-practice * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore * Book a 1-on-1 session with Nicki: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/coaching-and-cooking-sessions * Gochujang Salmon Bowls: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/gochujang-salmon-bowls This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

    9 分钟

  5. 11月12日

    Sustainable Meat, Regenerative Agriculture, and Seasonal Rituals

    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 more sustainable to our nervous systems. Nicki is joined by butcher-turned-writer Steve Sabicer, creator of the newsletter Enlightened Omnivore. Steve shares his winding path from PBS-obsessed latchkey kid to running an artisanal whole-animal butcher shop, and what he’s learned about sourcing and cooking meat in ways that support both flavor and the planet. They explore what “better meat” actually means in practice, the truth about grass-finished and pasture-raised systems, how regenerative agriculture can help rebuild soil, and simple, budget-friendly ways to reduce food waste at home. The conversation then shifts to sustainability in life as well as in food. Steve explains how he uses the Indigenous Medicine Wheel as a compass for balance—mind, body, spirit, and heart—and shares the small, seasonal rituals his family practices throughout the year. LINKS AND RESOURCES * Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ * Pre-Order Nicki's new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore * Steve’s newsletter, Enlightened Omnivore: https://enlightenedomnivore.substack.com/ * One Bowl French Green Salad: https://fromscratchfast.com/quick-green-salad/ * My podcast conversation with Liz Carlisle: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/regenerative-farming-climate-change * Marbled Meat Shop: https://marbledmeatshop.com/ * Georgia regenerative farmer Will Harris: https://whiteoakpastures.com/pages/our-team * Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry, by Austin Frerick: https://bookshop.org/a/114665/9781642834444 * Steve’s Medicine Wheel Newsletter * The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://bookshop.org/a/114665/9781878424310 * The Medicine Bag: Shamanic Rituals & Ceremonies for Personal Transformation, by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://bookshop.org/a/114665/9781938289873 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

    48 分钟

  6. 11月5日

    Weekly Intention #5: I will feel rooted.

    Feeling scattered or overwhelmed lately? You’re not alone. In this short grounding episode, Nicki Sizemore shares how to reconnect to calm and balance through mindful cooking, breath, and presence. Inspired by her talk with author Robyn Moreno, she explores how simple rituals—and earthy, seasonal foods—can help us feel steady and supported, even in busy seasons of life. ✨ This week’s intention: I will feel rooted. LINKS: * Pre-Order Nicki’s new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/weekly-intention-5 * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore * Book a 1-on-1 session with Nicki: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/coaching-and-cooking-sessions * Join Nicki for a weekend retreat at Kripalu! (Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026): https://kripalu.org/experiences/mind-body-spirit-food-cooking-spiritual-practice * Podcast conversation with Robyn Moreno: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/robyn-moreno This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

    10 分钟

  7. 10月29日

    When Caring Becomes the Cure: Curanderismo, Self Care, and Cooking

    Writer and curanderismo practitioner Robyn Moreno joins me to talk about healing, the kitchen, and what it means to get rooted when life feels “slippery slick.” Robyn shares her journey from being a high-level executive to embracing curanderismo—a traditional Mexican practice of caring for oneself and others. We explore how perfectionism and ambition can sneak into healing, the meaning of susto (those old shocks that live in the body) and ser (the inner knowing that guides us home). Robyn also opens up about her relationship with the kitchen, grief, and reconnection to lineage—and she shares practical ways to find steadiness and rootedness in our daily lives. I left this conversation feeling deeply nourished. I hope it feeds you too. 🌿 LINKS * Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ * Pre-Order Nicki's new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore * Robyn’s book, Get Rooted: Reclaim Your Soul, Serenity & Sisterhood Through the Healing Medicine of the Grandmothers: https://bookshop.org/a/114665/9780306926273 * Robyn’s website: https://www.robynmoreno.com/ * Find Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynnmoreno/ * Woman Who Glows in the Dark, by Elena Avila (mentioned by Robyn): https://bookshop.org/a/114665/9781585420223 * My podcast conversation with Meggan Watterson: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/meggan-watterson This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

    51 分钟

  8. 10月22日

    Weekly Intention #4: I will find freedom in structure.

    Weekly Intention: I Will Find Freedom in Structure This week’s intention explores the paradoxical relationship between freedom and structure. Nicki reflects on how true spaciousness often arises within boundaries—the same way a recipe, a menu plan, or a daily ritual can create room for ease and flow in the kitchen and beyond. Tune in to explore how structure can become a sacred container for freedom, creativity, and presence. What does freedom feel like to you? And where might you find it this week? I’d love to hear in the newsletter comments. LINKS: * Pre-Order Nicki’s new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/weekly-intention-4 * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore * Book a 1-on-1 session with Nicki: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/coaching-and-cooking-sessions * Join Nicki for a weekend retreat at Kripalu! (Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026): https://kripalu.org/experiences/mind-body-spirit-food-cooking-spiritual-practice * Podcast conversation with Maggie Hoffman: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/maggie-hoffman This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

    11 分钟
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In Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD, cookbook author and teacher Nicki Sizemore explores how food connects us—to our minds, bodies, spirits, the earth, and one another. Through heartfelt conversations with chefs, food writers, scientists, spiritual teachers, and other thinkers, Nicki unpacks how culture, identity, and conditioning shape our relationship to what we eat and how we care for ourselves. These are conversations about nourishment in every sense of the word—not just how we feed our bodies, but how we tend to our emotional and spiritual well-being. You’ll find recipe ideas and kitchen inspiration, but also deeper explorations of how to bring more freedom, presence, and ease to the kitchen—and to life. Each episode is an invitation to cook, eat, and live with more intention, connection, and joy. https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com

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