The Mindful Chef: Recent Episodes

The Mindful Chef

Food, culture, nutrition, mindfulness, urban gardening, holistic healing

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Chef Liesha talks about dental health.

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Chef Liesha talks about celebrating life

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Chef Liesha talks about the Hulu series Searching For Soul Food

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Chef Liesha talks about the latest season on Netflix.

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Chef Liesha talks about the building blocks of a great dish.

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Chef Liesha talks about learning to rest.

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Chef Liesha talks about her visit to SF MoAD.

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Chef Liesha talks about celebrating her birthday.

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Chef Liesha talks about the social media trend and how it has ties to self care for women.

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Chef Liesha talks about winter vegetables.

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Chef Liesha talks about one surprising way diet culture shows up in your life.

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Chef Liesha talks about how to set realistic health related goals for the year.

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Chef Liesha talks about the importance of showing yourself some love and care.

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Chef Liesha discusses some questions to ask your PCP, RD and more.

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Chef Liesha talks about how weight stigma is viewed in the community.

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Chef Liesha talks about the new Netflix documentary.

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Chef Liesha encourages you to prepare a meal that is special.

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Chef Liesha describes her experiences with personal trainers.

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Chef Liesha has a message about veganism… and systemic oppression.

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Chef Liesha talks about planning a spring garden.

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Chef Liesha discusses the link between diet culture and systemic oppression.

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Not the year we wanted but it was the year we needed.

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Chef Liesha talks about food in the Prison System.

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Chef Liesha shares new updates to her website chefliesha.com

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Chef Liesha discusses body positivity for black men.

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Chef Liesha continues her previous discussion about food trauma.

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Chef Liesha talks about healing generational food trauma.

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Chef Liesha talks briefly about what has been happening the last few months.

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Chef Liesha talks to Clarence Newton about food, culture and the Battle Tested War Ready #BTWR brand.

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Chef Liesha talks about setting up a wellness journal on an afternoon walk.

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Chef Liesha talks about the significance of Juneteenth.

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Chef Liesha talks about the removal of racist brands.

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Chef Liesha talks about how the industry has changed and ways chefs can uplift each other.

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Chef Liesha talks about what to do now that the dust has settled.

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Chef Liesha gets raw about criticism.

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Chef Liesha talks about current events.

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Chef Liesha talks about being a neutral observer during quarantine.

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Chef Liesha talks about self care during the pandemic and the underlying issues that have been exposed since the outbreak.

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Chef Liesha is curious about the balance of nutrients and how they work in the body.

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Chef Liesha talks to Samantha Elisabeth about her favorite foods and the way she stays grounded.

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Chef Liesha talks to chef Diema about her path as a black woman in the culinary industry.

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Chef Liesha talks with Tamera Currington, the founder of Vegan SoulSistuhs.

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Chef Liesha talks about what it is like to be free in your mindful health journey. She also gives tips on cooking collard greens, pinto beans, tofu and using an Instant Pot.

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New Year announcements.

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Chef Liesha talks about food in the media.

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Chef Liesha discusses if meal planning/prep is right for you.

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Chef Liesha discusses how she is working through the loss of her friend.

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Chef Liesha gives tips on creating Indian Curry, Greek and Creole dishes.

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Chef Liesha talks about how her goals may not have been realistic.

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Learn how to shop seasonally at the Farmer’s Market

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Chef Liesha was triggered at a conference about food.

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Will power does not help a person struggling with a mental health diagnosis.

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Discussion about Jaden Smith’s health and why diet culture is trash.

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Focus on Solutions.

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Tips on how to forge your own path as a chef.

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I spent the day at the state capital lobbying for California farmers.

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A quick look at how California is tackling food justice and prison reform all at the same time.

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A discussion about fat shaming.

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The root of many health issues start with lack of access. Awareness of this disparity is the first step in healing.

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Discussion about healing.

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Chef Liesha talks with Afro Beets about growing food.

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Linda and I discuss food and health.

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Pamela and I discuss cultural health.

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Tiffany shares her experiences finding health and wellness.

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This episode features a woman who is on a mission to reclaim her health.

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On this episode I invited my brother to talk shop.

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Discussion with Katrina about meal prep, getting kids to eat veggies and finding a way to eat healthy while using SNAP benefits.

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Recap of the week

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Quick Tip #6

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Quick Tip #5

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Quick Tip #4

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Quick Tip #3

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Quick Tip #2

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Quick Tip #1

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Men’s Health Feat. Carlos Jordan

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This is a recap of the first week of the year. Includes announcements.

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This episode features a guest who talks about finding her happy balance of fiber.

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Chef Talk Monday is back

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This episode is an introduction to the second season of episodes.

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Foot Surgery

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Chef Talk Monday

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Chef Talk Monday Recap: Preparing for cold and flu season

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Everyday People Episode One

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The Invisible Cost Of Growing Food

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Chef Talk Monday

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

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Transitioning to Your Fall Schedule

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How to build a better pantry

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Using SNAP/EBT benefits. There is a war on poor people and some of you are participating on the wrong side.

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California wildfires, collard greens and chard.

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I speak for those who don’t have resources.

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The no excuse mentality is harmful to many.

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Adding electrolytes to avoid heat exhaustion.

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Our stories through the land.

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Tips on staying hydrated and keeping cool in the kitchen.

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Suicide awareness, culinary world, Chef life

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How social media health information is wrong and what to do about it.

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Tips on how to relieve stress

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Cooking curry and talking spices

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Mind your own plate and let people be.

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Reminder about the live video and information about upcoming workshops.

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Smoked tofu

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Gardening. Wellness

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Getting ready for your spring garden

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A tip on making delicious cabbage

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Finding registered dieticians

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Adding flavor with onions, peppers and celery

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What are carbohydrates? How do they work in the body?

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Follow the plan that works for you.

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Information about kombucha class

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Reminder to like and share FB Page

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Why we should not use the teen WW Program

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Culinary history

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Starting a business

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Food, agriculture, books, library

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New Website

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Agriculture, Soil, Black Farmers

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Ron Finley, Food Insecurity, Community Gardens

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Food insecurity, Presidential policy

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Food insecurity

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Nutrition

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Canning, kombucha, food preservation

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Farmers Markets, Fresh Food

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Food, flavor, books

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Food, culture, health

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Essential Oils, Epsom Salt, Relaxing Bath

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Culture, eating habits

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An Introduction to the Mindful Chef