How To Eat Alone

'How to eat alone' is one years old! Hurrah! In this mini episode, I have some confessions to make about my terrible solo-eating habits and try to change my inner monologue of 'wahhh I'm so lonely' into 'ahhh, alone at last!' 

'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that looks at the art of eating alone and explores topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one.  Episode 9 comes with a recipe for my favourite dish to cook by myself — kitchen cabinet linguine. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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Broadcaster and host of the 'Your Last Meal' podcast, Rachel Belle, talks to me about her recent mission to learn how to make a campfire from scratch by herself and why all women should know how to start a fire. This episode looks at the joy of self sufficiency, messy eating habits and why you should never say no to a solo trip.

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  This episode is published alongside a recipe for spaghetti meatballs FOR ONE and also contains lots of tips from Rachel for cooking over a campfire. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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After a difficult few months and a brief podcast hiatus, I've been feeling depleted and uninspired, so I reached out to poet, writer, curator, researcher, activist and a former 'latch key kid,' Joal Stein to discuss the creative process and how we can nurture our own individual creative spirit.

'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that looks at the art of eating alone.  Season 1, 'Short Stories,' is a collection of conversations exploring topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one. This episode is published with a recipe for 'scrambled Austrian pancakes,' kaiserschmarnn. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here. 

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A discussion with Ali Kakande, founder of Caribeats - a 'meals on wheels' type of organisation that provides delicious, Caribbean meals for vulnerable members of Hackney's Caribbean community who found themselves isolated and without support systems in the wake of 2020's pandemic. This episode looks at the idea of comfort and that everyone should be able to embrace their heritage through their cultural food, regardless of their circumstances.  

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  Episode 7 is published alongside a recipe for an OG chicken  and crisp butty.

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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What is loneliness, really? Why do we feel it, where does it come from? In Episode 6, I speak with Dr Sophie Mort, author of bestseller 'A Manual for Being Human' about understanding loneliness from a psychological perspective.

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  This episode comes with a recipe for a very impressive poke bowl for one!

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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This episode  is dedicated to my one true love - bread! In it, I  talk to three ex-baking colleagues, Gloria Ford (Chef/Baker), Maisie Collins (Hearth Bakery) and Allisa Murphy MacFarlen (CHIB Bakery) about the trials and tribulations of bakery night shifts and how baking and solitude often go hand in hand.

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  Episode 5 is published alongside a recipe for cookie dough for one and a rye loaf for one. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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Episode 4 of the 'How to eat alone' podcast looks at the pressure and expectations placed on women to have children.  In this episode, I talks to high profile nanny, Elisabeth Scott, who is part of the We Are Child Free project, about why she made the decision not to have children, how the medical profession treat childless women, her recent hysterectomy and why she loves cereal so much. 


The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  This episode is published alongside a recipe for overnight oats for one.

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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In Episode 3 of the 'How to eat alone' podcast, Julia discusses being your own boss and gruelling solo business trips with Richard Brendon (Richard Brendon Studio).  When we’re eating alone it’s sometimes hard to make our meals feel special - it's easy was easy to get complacent, to eat from packets instead of plates, on laps instead of at the table.   How does Richard combat boredom when eating on his own, a long way from home?

You can find the recipes for my extra sour whiskey sour  and a version of Rich's favourite pasta dish on the 'How to Eat Alone' recipe blog. Visit Richard Brendon Studio here and also, check out both Yard Bird, Hong Kong and Misi, Brooklyn, which are the two restaurants Richard mentions in the interview.  You also can find more about the project on the website, or more about host, Julia Georgallis, here.

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A discussion with Gareth Wright (International High Altitude Mountain Guide/Former British Army) about travelling the world, what mountains mean to him and how being alone can be an important tool. This episode looks at the joys of taking it slowly, finding perspective in solitary places and the life of an eternal backpacker.

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one. This episode is published alongside two recipes - one for the Salvadorean snack, pupusas and curtido, the other for a small, but mighty banana bread for one.

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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In Episode 2, I talk to Helen Sproat, (Psychotherapist/Kundalini Yoga Teacher/Mind Foundation) about psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, tripping out on spicy curries and ask her what loneliness really is...

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one. This episode is published alongside a recipe for a spicy, vegetarian coconut curry. Helen has also shared with us a superb playlist for solo-dancing-around-the-house. Take a look at the blog for details. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here. 

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Ben Beiny
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