What if the story of war… has always been the story of food?
In this short, powerful episode, Nicole Chenard — award-winning dietitian, performance coach, and speaker — reveals how every empire, rebellion, and modern industry has used food as a tool of control… and how that same story is playing out in our bodies and consciousness today.
From the grain routes that built civilizations to the dopamine-driven diets of modern culture, this is a conversation about power, sovereignty, and the quiet revolution happening every time you choose what to feed your body — and your mind.
You’ll learn:
How food has been weaponized throughout history — and why it still is.
The connection between nourishment, attention, and personal freedom.
How to reclaim your energy, clarity, and sovereignty in a world built on distraction and depletion.
This episode is a call to remember that nourishment isn’t just physical — it’s spiritual and it's your power.
When you choose presence over convenience, intention over impulse, you’re not just eating… you’re leading...you're in control.
Books recommended in episode (no endorsement): https://www.foodpolitics.com/
https://www.foodpolitics.com/safe-food-bacteria-biotechnology-and-bioterrorism/
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