Why We’re So Anxious About Food

I have a fascinating new podcast conversation for you today examining why we’re culturally so anxious around food (and how it connects to pop culture and 19th Century health reformer movements) with Dr. Sarah Duignan, a medical anthropologist and writer who explores the relationship between food, culture, health, and the environment. Sarah is also the host of the Anthrodish podcast.

As we discuss, food anxiety is culturally pervasive. We have more choices than ever before when it comes to the foods we eat, and we’re also confronted with more marketing and health messages than ever before. It can be really hard (and downright confusing) to figure out what foods to eat and to distinguish between health claims and marketing campaigns. As Sarah describes, we’re left with a whiplash of food choice, where one day one thing is good and the next it’s bad, and it’s a system that benefits food conglomerates, who profit from this confusion. 

Sarah provides us with context of how we got here, and how we can start to reclaim our personal control. 

LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

*Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/

*Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore

* Sarah’s Newsletter: https://sarahduignan.substack.com/

* Sarah’s Podcast: https://www.anthrodish.com/

* Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthrodishpodcast/

* Podcast episode with Shana Minei Spence: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/shana-spence

* Podcast episode with Liz Carlisle: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/regenerative-farming-climate-change

* King Corn Documentary: https://www.kingcorn.net/

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