Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” That phrase is as true today as it was when the Greek physician said it 2,500 years ago. We know we are what we eat and drink, but we don’t always consume what’s best for our body, mind, or soul. On this week’s show, we gather three experts to examine the impact of our diet, cravings, and mental health on our lives.
We start with Linda Shiue, a doctor and chef who helps her patients prepare healthier meals by harnessing the power of spices. Linda had just started spreading the word about spices when we first met her in 2016. She is back in our studio to talk about her latest book, Spicebox Kitchen: Eating well and healthily with globally inspired, vegetable-focused recipes.
We then speak with Dr. Ronald D. Siegel, a psychologist at Harvard Medical School. A long-time student of mindfulness meditation, he explains the psychology of happiness and why people use food and drink as a means to achieve it.
Finally, we explore mental and spiritual health with Dr. David Wallace, founder of New Orleans sober bar Dream House Lounge. In addition to delicious non-alcoholic drinks and an invigorating oxygen bar, Dream House is a place where Dr. David promotes what he calls “soul care.”
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