The Art of Being Well The Plant Medicine, Trauma Work & Real Food That Changed His Life | Pete Evans
Jul 31, 2025
In this insightful conversation, celebrity chef and wellness advocate Pete Evans shares his transformative journey from focusing on performance to embracing purpose. He discusses the powerful food-mood connection and the importance of ditching processed foods. Pete explores conscious parenting and the role of plant medicine in healing trauma, while promoting toxin-free cooking practices. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of navigating dietary controversies and emphasizes the need for self-exploration and authentic self-expression in holistic health.
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Travel Impacted His Health
- Pete Evans shared his travel experience where he felt his health deteriorate eating out instead of cooking at home.
- He emphasized the vital role home cooking played in maintaining his health and well-being.
Simple Herb Sauces
- Make simple herb sauces using fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon, and spices to enhance meals.
- Grow your own herbs with kids to boost involvement and flavor variety in cooking.
Fats as Flavor and Nutrition
- Using a variety of natural fats enhances flavor and nutrition in cooking.
- Saturated animal fats like duck fat, beef tallow, and lard are key for authentic flavor.
