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Stomachs, Hearts & Minds

by Fifth Scoop Media

A professor, a dietician, and a pastry chef walk into a bar... Three food experts weigh in each week on what's going on in their corner of the food world. Michelle, Karen, and Ellen dive into all of the ways food touches our lives everyday--from the science of food to its impact on our environment to its tastiness (or lack thereof). Grab a snack and dig into Stomachs, Hearts & Minds!

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Episodes

  1. 019: Tipsy-turvy

    In this episode, we talk tipping. How did it start? Will it ever go away? Join the conversation on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram @SHM_podcast!

  2. 018: Get in the Zone

    Michelle explains what plant hardiness zones are and why they're important. Here's the twist: They're changing! Join the conversation on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram @SHM_podcast! Links mentioned in this episode: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9ee0cc0a070c409cbde0e3a1d87a487c...

  3. 017: Gastronomy, Different from Astronomy

    Ellen explains gastrodiplomacy and how it impacts the cuisines and food products we find in our neighborhoods. Join the conversation @SHM_podcast on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUaZ5IGL3AY https://thaiselectusa.com/...

  4. 016: Weight Stigma from Your Doctor and Dudes on Tinder

    In this episode, we discuss the damaging impact weight stigma can have on people in larger bodies--especially when it's coming from healthcare professionals. Join the conversation on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram @SHM_podcast! Links mentioned in this episode:...

  5. 015: Have a Beer and Save the World

    It's book report time and Michelle shares her biggest takeaways from The Carbon Footprint of Everything by Mike Berners-Lee. Join the conversation on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram @SHM_podcast! Read the book:...

  6. 014: Be Like the Stars

    We're back with a topic all of your favorite celebrities have been talking about and possibly injecting into their bodies. Karen talks us through the latest in weight loss drugs and why you should do your research before jumping onto this Hollywood fad. Join the conversation on X (formerly known…

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  7. 013: Answers for Your Questions

    We take turns answering your questions on everything from buying local to refrigerating baked goods to lab-grown meat. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @SHM_podcast!

  8. 012: From Peewee to Jumbo

    When was the last time you read your egg carton? Ellen takes us through the elaborate and sometimes confusing terminology of egg cartons and what it all really means. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram at @SHM_podcast! Links mentioned in this episode:...

  9. 011: Health at Every Dog Breed

    Karen discusses the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement and how it informs her work as a dietitian. Meanwhile, Ellen has an existential crisis about dog parenting. To join the conversation, follow @SHM_podcast on Instagram and Twitter! Links mentioned in this episode:...

  10. 010: Geography, Not Geology

    Michelle takes us way out into outer space for this episode as she explains how we use satellites to help us manage our crops here on the ground. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter at @SHM_podcast! Links mentioned in this episode:...

  11. 009: An Angry Little Army of Dough People

    Ellen talks about laminated doughs, their mysterious origins, and how a croissant ends up with so many layers. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram at @shm_podcast! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.surlatable.com/classic-croissants/REC-163039.html https://youtu.be/beOxJm1_tbk

  12. 008: Cake in Your Backpack

    Karen explains this new-fangled idea of intuitive eating and how it might just be a game changer in how you think about your relationship with food. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram at @shm_podcast! Link mentioned in this episode:...

  13. 007: Give Composting a Spin

    Michelle takes us on a journey into composting with some tips, tricks, and the occasional story about worms. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram at @shm_podcast!

  14. 006: Wish Upon a Michelin Star

    For the final episode of our first season, Chef Ellen takes us into the sparkling world of Michelin stars. From its history as a road trip incentive to its modern day implications, the Michelin guide and its coveted stars matter to chefs around the world. But should the rest of us care? Join the...

  15. 005: The Impact of the Pandemic on our Vodka Supply (and Also Everything Else)

    It's time to address the elephant in our kitchens - the pandemic. Karen talks us through how the pandemic has impacted our eating habits. Don't worry, not all of it is bad! To join the conversation, follow us @SHM_podcast on Instagram and Twitter. These are some of the resources we referred to in...

  16. 004: Urban Agriculture: Pie in the Sky or on the Rooftop?

    In this episode, Professor Michelle thrills us with the latest on urban agriculture. In return, Karen and Ellen ask the questions you're all thinking: Can you grow corn on a roof? Is there such a thing as suburban agriculture? Is urban agriculture a good thing for everyone or just trendy...

  17. 003: You Can't Ask Your Banana About its Carbon Footprint, Unfortunately

    This week, Professor Michelle is teaching us all a lesson about the carbon footprint of our food. From growing to transporting to throwing away--our food has a massive impact on our environment. We discuss personal habits vs societal change and how carbon labeling could revolutionize how we…

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  18. 002: Sugar: The Call is Coming From Inside the House

    Our resident dietician, Karen, gets into the gritty, crystallized details of sugar. She dives into the science of what sugar does to our bodies--and why we need it to survive. Leave your sugar shame at the door and learn all about the ingredient we love to hate and hate to love. To join the...

  19. 001: Shellacked Turkeys and the Perils of Perfect Food

    In this episode, Chef Ellen leads a conversation about what makes food "perfect." From grocery stores to restaurants to Instagram to your very own kitchen, we look at food before we eat it. So what do we look for? Should we be looking for something else instead? And when does the search for...

  20. Introducing: Stomachs, Hearts & Minds

    A professor, a dietician, and a pastry chef walk into a bar... Meet your hosts, Michelle, Karen, and Ellen, and get a taste of what topics will be covered this season!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A professor, a dietician, and a pastry chef walk into a bar...

Three food experts weigh in each week on what's going on in their corner of the food world. Michelle, Karen, and Ellen dive into all of the ways food touches our lives everyday--from the science of food to its impact on our environment to its tastiness (or lack thereof). Grab a snack and dig into Stomachs, Hearts & Minds!

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Fifth Scoop Media

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A professor, a dietician, and a pastry chef walk into a bar... Three food experts weigh in each week on what's going on in their corner of the food world. Michelle, Karen, and Ellen dive into all of the ways food touches our lives everyday--from the science of food to its impact on our environment...

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