In this episode we are joined by long-friend Marcus. The three openly discuss mental health through topics such as: closure, regret, fear of failure, relationships, and more. 

Eat:

Burmese Tea Leaf Salad: https://www.arborteas.com/burmese-tea-leaf-salad-or-lahpet-thoke-recipe/

Drink:

Pu-erh Tea: https://www.artoftea.com/blogs/tea-101/what-is-pu-erh-tea

"Duck Shit" Oolong Tea: https://pathofcha.com/blogs/all-about-tea/the-story-behind-the-honey-sweet-duck-shit-aroma-oolong

Earl Grey Tea: https://senchateabar.com/blogs/blog/earl-grey-tea

Reflect:

Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories: https://game.estherperel.com/

Taste of Meaning Merch: https://www.tasteofmeaning.com/

Intro Music: Dan Murtagh - https://dan-murtagh.com/ ; @d_murts on Instagram

In this episode we are joined by Janice Boafa. Janice shares details surrounding identities and backgrounds. Janice comments on the idea of being authentic to yourself and finding yourself in the world.

Eat:

Izakaya - https://www.gotokyo.org/en/story/guide/pub-grub-decoded-a-guide-to-japanese-izakaya/index.html

Gyro - https://greekreporter.com/2022/12/30/gyros-history-famous-greek-delicacy/

Killer Noodle Tsujita (Los Angeles, CA) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/killer-noodle-tsujita-los-angeles

Killer Noodle Tsujita (San Gabriel, CA) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/killer-noodle-tsujita-san-gabriel

Daikokuya (Los Angeles, CA) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/daikokuya-sawtelle-los-angeles

Tatsu Ramen (Los Angeles, CA) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/tatsu-ramen-los-angeles

Plantains - https://www.thespruceeats.com/introduction-to-plantains-2137973

Jollof Rice - https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/jollof-rice-ghana/

Fufu - https://www.tasteatlas.com/fufu/recipe

Plantain Chips - https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/ghana-african-inspired-plantain-chips-brand-eyeing-the-us-market/146051/

Thai Fried Bananas - https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/fried-bananas-new/

Taste of Meaning Merch: https://www.tasteofmeaning.com/

Intro Music: Dan Murtagh - https://dan-murtagh.com/ ; @d_murts on Instagram

In this episode we are joined by Imani Barnett. Imani shares her relationship with food and how it's affected her living in LA. She also speaks to the experiences of being a colored woman in her career & life.

Practice:

Mindful Eating - https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/#:~:text=Mindful%20eating%20focuses%20on%20your,your%20responses%20to%20those%20cues.%20%5B

Read:

Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/atomic-habits-james-clear/1129201155

Taste of Meaning Merch: https://www.tasteofmeaning.com/

Intro Music: Dan Murtagh - https://dan-murtagh.com/ ; @d_murts on Instagram

In this episode we are joined by returning guests Chase and Chef Rob from Padron Grill. They share about their journey establishing their Vegan Mexican food spot in Oakland, CA, how they source their food to offer affordable and healthy food for their community, and how they honor culture through their food. Stayed tuned to the end of our episode where we share about our Taste of Meaning food tour where we visits guests from the pod and enjoy some yummy food with them!

Eat:

Padron Grill - https://www.yelp.com/biz/padr%C3%B3n-grill-oakland?osq=padron+grill

Phuket Cafe - https://www.yelp.com/biz/phuket-cafe-portland

Farmhouse Kitchen - https://www.yelp.com/biz/farmhouse-kitchen-thai-cuisine-portland-2?osq=Farmhouse+Kitchen+Thai+Cuisine

Petite Provence - https://www.yelp.com/biz/petite-provence-portland-2?osq=petite+provence

Marufuku Ramen - https://www.yelp.com/biz/marufuku-ramen-oakland-oakland-5?osq=ramen

Taste of Meaning Merch: https://www.tasteofmeaning.com/

Intro Music: Dan Murtagh - https://dan-murtagh.com/ ; @d_murts on Instagram

In this episode we are joined by Christina Asai. Christina shares her life and background as an Asian woman finding visibility in herself. She shares wisdom through her exploration with tea and how tea symbolizes various paths in a person's life.

Watch: Dark Tourist - https://www.netflix.com/title/80189791

Read: The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide - https://www.amazon.com/Story-Tea-Cultural-History-Drinking/dp/1580087450/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652931627&sr=8-1

Learn: Rooted Revolution Summit - https://katychenmazzara.lpages.co/rooted-registration/

Follow: Christina Asai - https://www.instagram.com/christinaasai.co/?hl=en

Taste of Meaning Merch: https://www.tasteofmeaning.com/

Intro Music: Dan Murtagh - https://dan-murtagh.com/ ; @d_murts on Instagram