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The Mindful Table

The Mindful Table

By: Mindful Chef
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Summary

Welcome to The Mindful Table, a healthy eating podcast helping you balance expert nutrition with delicious everyday cooking.


Every night, we all play the same mental game: Is this actually good for me? and does this actually taste good? Welcome to the podcast that ends the negotiation. Hosted by Sasha Watkins, registered dietitian and Head of Health at Mindful Chef and Jesse Kempner, ex private chef and Head of Food at Mindful Chef.


We’re bridging the gap between healthy eating and the joy of a great meal. We’re stripping back the wellness noise to help you reclaim your dinner time, joined by expert guests who share their "how-tos" and hottest takes on modern eating. Covering topics like:


  • How we can eat well
  • Using evidence to build a better plate
  • Creating peace at the dinner table
  • The Mediterranean diet
  • Taking advantage of British Produce
  • Longevity: Living longer and living better
  • Bringing people together with good food


Whether we’re agreeing or disagreeing, one thing is certain: dinner should be the best part of your day. No compromises, just credible, expert advice and food you’ll actually want to eat.


You can also watch the full episodes on YouTube


Learn more about Mindful Chef at mindfulchef.com


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Episodes
  • The Food Fix: Why We Struggle to Eat Well (And How to solve the dinner-time burnout)

    The Food Fix: Why We Struggle to Eat Well (And How to solve the dinner-time burnout)
    May 13 2026

    Join Sasha (Registered Dietitian) and Jesse (Professional Chef) for the debut episode of The Mindful Table Podcast! In a world saturated with "nutrition cacophony" and "Instagram-perfect" plates, finding a realistic balance between health and flavour can feel impossible.


    In this episode, the duo tackles the root causes of dinner-time burnout and the psychological barriers that stop us from eating well. From the "love-them-or-hate-them" magic of anchovies to the startling statistics of the UK’s fruit and veg intake, this conversation is all about stripping back the pressure and getting back to basics.



    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • The Weekly Dish-Up: Why Jesse is currently obsessed with the "underrated" anchovy and Sasha’s simple hack for increasing your daily nutrients.
    • Cutting Through the Noise: How to navigate "science washing" and conflicting dietary advice from social media.
    • The 80/20 Rule: Why dietary patterns matter more than a single "perfect" meal.
    • Mindful Eating: Reconnecting with your body’s hunger signals and finding joy at the table again.
    • The Power of Simplicity: Why your dinner doesn't need to be a gourmet masterpiece to be "good."


    You can also watch the full episode on YouTube.

    Learn more about Mindful Chef at mindfulchef.com


    Mindful Chef does not provide medical advice and consumers should liaise with a health care professional as appropriate.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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