Food is never just food. It holds memory, emotion, culture, and care — and for many of us, it becomes one of the first ways we learn comfort. In this episode, I explore the psychology behind food as emotional support: why certain meals feel like safety, how cooking regulates the nervous system, and why the kitchen can become a therapeutic space during stress, change, and so much more. Be aware that everyone has a unique relationship with food; therefore, all research and findings impact all individuals differently due to individual differences. Stay informed and stay tuned for more.

Link to article:

https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/multisensory-perception-flavour

Papers references:

Kniffin, K. M. Wansink, B. (2012). It's Not Just Lunch: Extra-Pair Commensality Can Trigger Sexual Jealousy. PLoS ONE 7(7): e40445, doi:10.1371/
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Morse, M. B., & Garcia, B. (2025). Food and Mood: Current Evidence on Mental Health and the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis. Current psychiatry reports, 27(11), 632–641. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-025-01636-2

AlAmmar, W. A., Albeesh, F. H., & Khattab, R. Y. (2020). Food and Mood: the Corresponsive Effect. Current nutrition reports, 9(3), 296–308. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-020-00331-3

Rees, J., Fu, S. C., Lo, J., Sambell, R., Lewis, J. R., Christophersen, C. T., Byrne, M. F., Newton, R. U., Boyle, S., & Devine, A. (2022). How a 7-Week Food Literacy Cooking Program Affects Cooking Confidence and Mental Health: Findings of a Quasi-Experimental Controlled Intervention Trial. Frontiers in nutrition, 9, 802940. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.802940

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Food has many uses. From nourishing us, giving us a platform to express ourselves, and even comforting us. We all have a relationship with food. What's yours?

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