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Welcome to the very first episode of 1000 Waking Minutes! Have you ever noticed that food just tastes better when you're eating with others? We’ll explore the beauty of social dining and highlight its numerous benefits for your health, relationships, inner self, and so much more. I share my personal stories on eating with company, simple tips for adding more shared meals into your day, and scientific insights on why eating together is one essential way to spend some of your waking minutes. By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to host that impromptu, no-big-deal dinner party!

FROM THE EPISODE:

So why do shared meals matter? Science has shown that positive social interaction when dining with family and friends can help us build relationships, it can help bolster our self esteem, and it can even help us eat more vegetables.

WE DISCUSS:

- (4:52) The philosophy of eating and connecting through meals

- (9:08) A mindful minute meditation on enjoying company at the table

- (11:32) Why shared meals can benefit your relationships, self esteem, and well-being

- (16:13) How dining with others can make you a better person

- (17.45 Strategies for incorporating more shared meals into your routine

- (22:43) Tips for keeping your dinner parties simple and relaxing

- (27:50) A reflection on how you’re spending your valuable waking minutes

- (26:56) A question to think about

- (30:18) Gratitude to my team and you!

Correction: I mistakenly reference Brillat-Savarin’s book as “The Physiology of Eating” (5:35). The correct title is “The Physiology of Taste.”

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Book: The Physiology of Taste by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

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