What if your kitchen could be more than a place to cook? In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Licensed Therapist and Mom Coach Vanessa De Jesus Guzman speaks with Janet Iri, founder of My Mindful Kitchen and creator of the MMK Method.
Janet brings over 25 years of experience in hospitality, education, and sustainability — and she believes the kitchen is where parenting, connection, and mindfulness come alive. Together, we explore how everyday food routines can teach kids gratitude, life skills, and eco-friendly habits, while also reducing food waste at home.
This isn’t about picture-perfect meals. It’s about creating moments of learning, laughter, and connection around the table. Whether you’re looking to involve your kids in cooking, reduce your grocery waste, or simply bring more presence to mealtimes, this episode offers practical strategies you can use right away.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
- Why the kitchen is the perfect place to teach kids life skills and values
- Practical ways to reduce food waste and save money at home
- How mindful eating builds gratitude and family connection
- Creative ways to involve kids in shopping, cooking, and meal planning
- What the Mindful Kitchen Method is and how it can help your family
TUNE IN TO LEARN
✔ How to transform mealtimes into mindful, meaningful family moments
✔ Easy strategies to reduce food waste in your kitchen
✔ Fun and simple ways to get kids engaged with food
✔ Why gratitude and curiosity matter at the dinner table
FREEBIE
https://www.mymindfulkitchen.com/ebook-becoming-a-mindful-foodie
FIND JANET
- https://www.mymindfulkitchen.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/mmkmethod/
- https://www.instagram.com/mmkmethod/
TAKEAWAY MESSAGE
Your kitchen can be more than a place to make meals — it can be a space for connection, gratitude, and teaching kids lessons that last a lifetime.
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Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed clinician.
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