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 negotiationThis 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 CatIf 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