Ep. 3 - Food as Medicine with Chef Kimberly Brave Heart, Oglala Lakota Nation

Highlighting the medicinal significance of food, Chef Brave Heart joins Anita for a heartfelt discussion on food sovereignty and protecting traditions.In this episode, Anita and Chef Brave Heart explore:The special meaning of Chef Brave Heart’s namePreserving lineage and traditionThe Run for Freedom and living life with intentionFood sovereignty and sensing love through foodChef Brave Heart’s first time cooking with her grandmaMaking beautiful meals out of what we haveThe Lakota’s symbiotic relationship with buffaloThe health crisis on the Pine Ridge ReservationRegaining cultural identity and connection to spiritThe urgency to protect our planet and stop harming itChef Brave Heart’s passion for sharing the story and history of the Lakota peopleAbout Chef Kimberly Brave Heart:A citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Chef Brave Heartinstinctually embraces both her Indigenous and Jewish heritage. She has always held a deep respect for her people and has the ability to tell the history and stories of her people through her food. Chef Brave Heart strives to combine the power of storytelling, cultural preservation and gastronomy to create unique experiences that educate and delight audiences. As a professional inspirational speaker and Indigenous Chef, Chef Brave Heart leverages her expertise in the culinary arts, her cultural heritage, and entrepreneurial expertise to deliver captivating presentations, cooking demonstrations and immersive dining experiences. Chef Brave Heart has received numerous awards and has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Food Travel Magazine, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and The New York Times. To learn more about Chef Brave Heart, visit her website or follow her on social media @chefbraveheart.“My mom would tell me: ‘You don’t ever cook if you are angry. You don’t ever cook if you are crying. This is medicine you are preparing.’ When you cook this food even if you don’t know the people, you pray for them. You pray that their homes and their children and themselves, you pray health and well-being over them and you get blessings in return.” – Chef Kimberly Brave HeartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.