Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD: Nourishment On and Beyond The Plate
byNicki Sizemore
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Mind, Body, Spirit, Food: Nourishment On and Beyond the Plate is a podcast exploring holistic wellness, mindful cooking, and the deep connection between food, intuition, and spiritual growth. Hosted by cookbook author and teacher Nicki Sizemore, each episode features inspiring conversations with chefs, authors, healers, and thinkers who unpack how culture, identity, and conditioning shape our relationship to what we eat and how we care for ourselves. Beyond food and recipes, this show is an invitation to bring more freedom, presence, ease, and joy to the kitchen—and to life. Subscribe for weekly episodes, recipes, and reflections on holistic nourishment. mi...
Episodes(40 episodes)
I will connect to others.
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 events and retreats, meeting listeners and readers in person reminded her how nourishing it can be to share our stories and experiences. But true connection doesn’t begin with other people—it begins within.Nicki explores how real connection doesn't come from people-pleasing, resentment, enmeshment, or obligation, but rather from a place of grounding. When we're rooted in ourselves our relationships become freer, more creative, and more nourishing. She also reflects...
Published: Mar 11, 2026Duration: 11m 5s
The Art (and Ritual) of Bread Making
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 The Art of Gluten-Free Bread.We dive into what it really takes to make beautiful, structured gluten-free bread — from sourdough starters (flour + water + time + wild yeast) to fermentation, ingredients, and why using a scale matters. Aran breaks down the science in an approachable way, making this episode empowering whether you’re gluten-free or not.But this conversation goes beyond technique.We talk about bread making as a meditative, grounding practice — a way...
Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 41m 56s
Intention #8: I will open to delight.
In this final Weekly Intention episode of 2025, Nicki invites you into a simple but transformative practice for the holiday season and the months ahead: opening to delight.Nicki reflects on how awe can arise in the most ordinary places—a cut grapefruit, the smell of spiced coffee, a quiet childhood memory beneath the Christmas tree. Even on tired, imperfect days, these tiny moments of delight can shift our energy and reconnect us to what’s sacred in daily life.In this episode, Nicki explores:-What it means to “open to delight”-How sma...
Published: Dec 17, 2025Duration: 11m 21s
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 abo...
Published: Dec 10, 2025Duration: 42m 6s
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 diff...
Published: Dec 3, 2025Duration: 11m 47s
“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, FO...
Published: Nov 26, 2025Duration: 37m 6s
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 jo...
Published: Nov 19, 2025Duration: 9m 11s
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...
Published: Nov 12, 2025Duration: 48m 12s
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 o...
Published: Nov 5, 2025Duration: 10m 6s
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 practica...
Published: Oct 29, 2025Duration: 50m 55s
Weekly Intention #4: I will find freedom in structure.
Weekly Intention: I Will Find Freedom in StructureThis 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 commen...
Published: Oct 22, 2025Duration: 10m 54s
Reigniting Your Spark in the Kitchen
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—about cooking burnout and how to rekindle joy in the kitchen. We explore simple structures that support creativity, ways to tune into what you actually want to eat, and how to plan meals that feel nourishing rather than stressful. Maggie shares practical tips and mindset shifts to help you bring more ease, flexibility, and pleasure back to your cooking routine. I loved this conversation and hope you will too!LINK...
Published: Oct 15, 2025Duration: 45m 27s
Weekly Intention #3: I will nourish myself first.
This week’s intention feels both simple and wildly challenging: I will nourish myself first.We’re taught that putting ourselves first is selfish, even wrong. But as I’ve been reminded again and again, when I fill my own cup—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—what flows out into the world is more authentic, more generous, and far less effortful. Nourishment from the inside radiates outward.In this episode, I share how I’m practicing this in small but powerful ways. These moments may seem small, but they ripple out in big ways.So this week...
Published: Oct 8, 2025Duration: 12m 55s
Embodiment, Power, and the Radical Nourishment of Early Supper Clubs
Today’s podcast might be the most powerful one yet. ✨ I sit down with feminist theologian + bestselling author Meggan Watterson to talk about embodiment, rage, and the radical nourishment of the early Christ movement.What struck me most is how Meggan reframes personal power—not as dominance, but as the courage to embody our truth. We also talk about rage, not as something to suppress, but as critical information guiding us toward love.And then there’s nourishment. The early Christ followers gathered in small supper clubs—not to proselytize dogma, but to break bread, feed one another...
Published: Oct 1, 2025Duration: 46m 9s
Weekly Intention #2: I will slow down.
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 bring gentle focus into our days, both in the kitchen and beyond. This week, the message that came through (loud and clear!) was I will slow down.Slowing down doesn’t always mean moving like a turtle. Sometimes it’s simply a shift in presence. That’s what I explore in this week’s episode—how slowing down can actually help us connect more deeply, whether we’re cooking, walking, or simply moving t...
Published: Sep 24, 2025Duration: 8m 51s
Cooking for One (and Feeding Everyone Else Too)
If you’ve been struggling with figuring out what to cook for yourself, weeknight family dinners, or even just packing school lunches, this episode is for you. I’m joined by cookbook author and journalist Georgia Freedman, whose writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine, Afar, Martha Stewart Living, and more. Her latest book, Snacking Dinners (Hardie Grant, 2025), came out earlier this year.In our conversation, Georgia and I cover a lot of ground—from the practical (getting dinner on the table in under 20 minutes) to the soulful (how to bring more intention into the wa...
Published: Sep 17, 2025Duration: 44m 54s
Weekly Intention #1: I Will Invite Ease.
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 short, heart-led audio episodes—little transmissions, really—meant to give you a gentle focus for the days ahead.This week’s intention is one I return to often: I will invite ease.Not “make it easy,” but rather, bring a sense of ease into whatever you’re doing—whether you’re whisking soup, baking a layered cake, or simply moving through your day. It’s about perspective, not shortcuts. When we invite ease, o...
Published: Sep 10, 2025Duration: 7m 23s
Cooking, Mediumship & the Energy of Food
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 with spirit connection. We talk about the energy of food, how intention and grounding can transform the way we cook, and a simple practice you can use to sense which foods feel energizing (and which may feel heavy).Jenn also does a channeled reading for me using my blueberry almond galette recipe—and the messages she shared were spot-on. This conversation opened me in profound ways, and I have no doubt it will...
Published: Sep 3, 2025Duration: 43m 32s
Summer Parties Made Simple (and Fun!)
In this episode, I chat with cookbook author and recipe developer Alexis deBoschnek, whose work has appeared in Bon Appétit, The Kitchn, and more. Her new book, Nights and Weekends: Recipes That Make the Most of Your Time, is out this August!We talk about effortless summer entertaining, from menu planning to prep tips and serving ideas. Alexis shares how to throw fun gatherings—whether it’s a barbecue, dinner with in-laws, or a 4th of July party—with less stress and more joy. Her practical tips will inspire you to make your summer hosting more relaxed...
Published: Jun 17, 2025Duration: 44m 23s
Summer Cooking Made Simple
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 and author of AfriCali—named one of the best cookbooks of 2024 by The New York Times, Bon Appétit, and The Los Angeles Times. I’ve already tagged so many recipes from her book, including her Cauliflower Bhajias, and she’s shared the recipe in the newsletter - linked below!Kiano talks about her approach to cooking—rooted in simplicity and bold flavors. She weaves together the Kenyan, Nigerian, and American flavors she grew up wit...
Published: Jun 3, 2025Duration: 39m 31s