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In this heartfelt episode, Janet Irizarry, founder of My Mindful Kitchen, joins host Sid Bensalah to discuss how the kitchen can influence more than just meals — it can shape minds, values, and legacies. From owning restaurants to launching a food advocacy movement, Janet shares her journey, sparked by a powerful line in her son's college essay: There was never food in the house.
Together, they explore how daily kitchen routines can teach leadership, gratitude, responsibility, and empathy—while also addressing real-world issues like food insecurity, climate change, and emotional connections within families. Janet explains the importance of intentional meals, reducing food waste, and using food as a tool to teach emotional intelligence and sustainability.
Topics Covered
The hidden power of family meals
• How the kitchen becomes a classroom for values
• Practical ways to reduce food waste
• Using food to lead with empathy and purpose
• Stories that blend food, memory, and identity
Chapters
00:00 Title and Theme
01:52 The Impact of Family Dinners
05:40 Reducing Food Waste
08:10 Teaching Leadership Through Food
15:12 Climate Change Connections
18:28 Cooking and Social Media Pressure
41:22 Eating Local and Seasonal
44:01 Enlightened Hospitality
47:23 Cooking with Love
53:43 The Mindful Kitchen Method
55:43 Food Waste Meets Poverty
57:23 Tips for Sustainable Family Meals
01:04:49 Lightning Round
01:11:45 Final Thoughts on Empathy and Food
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In this heartfelt episode, Janet Irizarry, founder of My Mindful Kitchen, joins host Sid Bensalah to discuss how the kitchen can influence more than just meals — it can shape minds, values, and legacies. From owning restaurants to launching a food advocacy movement, Janet shares her journey, sparked by a powerful line in her son's college essay: There was never food in the house.
Together, they explore how daily kitchen routines can teach leadership, gratitude, responsibility, and empathy—while also addressing real-world issues like food insecurity, climate change, and emotional connections within families. Janet explains the importance of intentional meals, reducing food waste, and using food as a tool to teach emotional intelligence and sustainability.
Topics Covered
The hidden power of family meals
• How the kitchen becomes a classroom for values
• Practical ways to reduce food waste
• Using food to lead with empathy and purpose
• Stories that blend food, memory, and identity
Chapters
00:00 Title and Theme
01:52 The Impact of Family Dinners
05:40 Reducing Food Waste
08:10 Teaching Leadership Through Food
15:12 Climate Change Connections
18:28 Cooking and Social Media Pressure
41:22 Eating Local and Seasonal
44:01 Enlightened Hospitality
47:23 Cooking with Love
53:43 The Mindful Kitchen Method
55:43 Food Waste Meets Poverty
57:23 Tips for Sustainable Family Meals
01:04:49 Lightning Round
01:11:45 Final Thoughts on Empathy and Food
Support the show
☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!
Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations at the intersection of sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress. Follow, watch, and share your voice—because it matters.
📲 Follow & Engage
🔹 Spotify (Video) → Watch Full Episodes
🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation
🔹 Twitter/X → @PreZeroST
🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk
🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community
🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk
🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive Updates
Your Voice Matters!
🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?
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