Nutrition For Mortals

Women, Food and God [SAMPLE]

Oct 8, 2025
In this lively discussion, Jen shares a heartwarming tale of rescuing an injured crow, drawing from her childhood experiences rehabilitating birds. The conversation shifts to Janine Roth's influential work, exploring the deep connections between women, food, and spirituality. They delve into Roth's tumultuous background and her struggles with food as a means for control and comfort. With insights on self-help literature, the hosts reflect on how these themes intertwine with nutrition and personal growth, creating a rich tapestry of ideas.
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ANECDOTE

Jen’s Crow Rescue And Bird-Rearing Past

  • Jen describes finding an injured crow, placing it in a dog crate, and waiting for animal control to arrive.
  • She connects this to earlier childhood bird rehabilitation experience with a blue jay and a robin.
ADVICE

Assess Your Fit With Self-Help

  • Matt asks Jen about her general relationship to self-help to frame how they’ll approach the book.
  • The exchange signals listeners to consider personal fit when exploring self-help resources.
INSIGHT

Self-Help Meets Nutrition

  • The hosts highlight the book as a true intersection of self-help and nutrition.
  • They find Janine Roth’s framing interesting because it mixes food philosophy with self-help concepts.
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