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EPISODE 6 - "When Feeding Everyone Else Leaves You Depleted"
What This Episode Explores
Dinner often becomes draining not because of the cooking itself, but because of the mental and emotional load that comes with feeding everyone else. In this episode, we explore how to simplify meals in a way that still supports your body, energy, digestion, and relationships—without making multiple dinners or abandoning yourself at the table.
We talk about building one simple, flexible meal, allowing customization at the table, and letting go of the role of “default feeder” so stress and resentment don’t build quietly. You’ll also hear why meal timing and predictability matter for metabolism, sleep, and blood sugar—and why it’s okay to step back without stepping away.
There’s also a gentle reframe around convenience foods. Frozen doesn’t mean lesser. Many frozen vegetables and proteins are picked at peak freshness and can make nourishing meals easier and more sustainable. I share a few freezer staples I rely on regularly, including high-quality frozen seafood.
This episode is a reminder that dinner doesn’t have to be a performance. When meals are simpler and responsibility is shared, food becomes supportive again—not depleting.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Seatopia – responsibly sourced, regenerative seafood I use regularly
👉 Seatopia - https://seatopia.fish/CATDILLONRHN
Related Slow Kitchen Episodes
- Episode 1: Mindful Eating & Slow Kitchen Foundations
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18334218 - Episode 2: Creating Calm Around Food
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18338936 - Episode 3: Eating With Awareness in Real Life
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18339036 - Episode 4: Why Entertaining Triggers Stress (and What Helps) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18380915
- Episode 5: From Chocho to Sober: Food Trends to Watch in 2026 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18381191
✨ Looking for Ongoing Support?
If this episode resonated, you do
More Resources for You:
- 💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset
A gentle reset for overwhelmed eaters wanting calmer cravings & steadier metabolism.
👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset - ❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?
👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz - 🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts
👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts - 🧠 Blood Sugar & Brain Health Boost: 5-Day Challenge for Women 50+ (self-paced)
👉 https://catdillon.com/5DayChallenge - 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+
👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacks
Connect with Me:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn
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By Cat DillonWhat This Episode Explores
Dinner often becomes draining not because of the cooking itself, but because of the mental and emotional load that comes with feeding everyone else. In this episode, we explore how to simplify meals in a way that still supports your body, energy, digestion, and relationships—without making multiple dinners or abandoning yourself at the table.
We talk about building one simple, flexible meal, allowing customization at the table, and letting go of the role of “default feeder” so stress and resentment don’t build quietly. You’ll also hear why meal timing and predictability matter for metabolism, sleep, and blood sugar—and why it’s okay to step back without stepping away.
There’s also a gentle reframe around convenience foods. Frozen doesn’t mean lesser. Many frozen vegetables and proteins are picked at peak freshness and can make nourishing meals easier and more sustainable. I share a few freezer staples I rely on regularly, including high-quality frozen seafood.
This episode is a reminder that dinner doesn’t have to be a performance. When meals are simpler and responsibility is shared, food becomes supportive again—not depleting.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Seatopia – responsibly sourced, regenerative seafood I use regularly
👉 Seatopia - https://seatopia.fish/CATDILLONRHN
Related Slow Kitchen Episodes
- Episode 1: Mindful Eating & Slow Kitchen Foundations
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18334218 - Episode 2: Creating Calm Around Food
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18338936 - Episode 3: Eating With Awareness in Real Life
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18339036 - Episode 4: Why Entertaining Triggers Stress (and What Helps) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18380915
- Episode 5: From Chocho to Sober: Food Trends to Watch in 2026 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18381191
✨ Looking for Ongoing Support?
If this episode resonated, you do
More Resources for You:
- 💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset
A gentle reset for overwhelmed eaters wanting calmer cravings & steadier metabolism.
👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset - ❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?
👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz - 🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts
👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts - 🧠 Blood Sugar & Brain Health Boost: 5-Day Challenge for Women 50+ (self-paced)
👉 https://catdillon.com/5DayChallenge - 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+
👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacks
Connect with Me:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn