Struggle Care 90: How to Feed Yourself When the World is Burning Down Around You with Amy G.S.A. Brooks
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May 6, 2024 
Amy G.S.A. Brooks discusses the OK Kitchen, challenging societal food norms, meal plans, and self-compassion. Topics include food insecurity, simplifying meal plans, and being kind to ourselves in meal planning. Embrace individualized eating habits and break free from societal food expectations.
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Origin of the OK Kitchen
- Amy started the OK Kitchen during the early pandemic when feeding herself felt overwhelming.
- She made simple, imperfect meals and shared them online, building a community of people in similar struggles.
Feeding as a Daily Struggle
- Many struggle daily just to remember to eat, especially with mental health or energy challenges.
- Creating food content that normalizes simple meals helps people feel seen and supported.
Diet Culture's Harmful Pressure
- Diet culture puts harmful pressure to eat "perfect" meals, causing people to sometimes skip eating altogether.
- Many struggle to meet ideal food standards or access, leading to harmful cycles of not eating.