The Slow Kitchen Podcast
The Slow Kitchen Podcast gives you simple, real-life tools to support your hormones, metabolism, mood, and energy — all in under 15 minutes.
Hosted by Cat Dillon, RHN — holistic nutritionist, former chef, and midlife metabolism expert — this show helps women 40+ ditch overwhelm, reduce stress eating, improve digestion, and feel more grounded and confident in the kitchen.
Expect practical tips, tiny habits, and nourishing ideas you can use today.
No strict rules. No guilt. No chasing perfection.
Just food wisdom, nervous system support, and small changes that add up to big shifts.
Episodes
39 episodes
Episode 38: "Do Others Say You’re 'Too Picky' About Food? | There’s More to the Story"
Have you ever been called “too picky” about food?I was definitely that kid. I didn’t like my food touching, preferred very plain foods, and absolutely hated fish. And yet, I grew up with parents who loved good food and knew how to cook.<...
Episode 37: "How Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Relationship with Food, Health & Healing with Dr. Meg Haworth"
Episode SummaryWhat if your struggles with emotional eating, chronic stress, body image, or even health symptoms didn't begin with food at all?In this first expert interview on The Slow Kitchen Podcast, I sit down with my f...
Episode 36: "10 Restaurant Secrets That Make Home Cooking Feel Effortless"
Thanks for spending a little time with me in the kitchen today. I hope this episode inspires you to make cooking feel a little calmer, a little more joyful, and a whole lot less stressful.In this episode we talked about:
Episode 35: "The Hidden Message Behind Your Afternoon Crash"
What we cover in this episode:Why your 3 P.M. energy crash isn't something to fight, but something to listen toThe surprising reasons your body may be asking for food, recovery, or simply a breakHow your mor...
Episode 34: "The Protein Panic: Why Women Over 50 Are Struggling With Protein and Why You Don’t Need to"
What We Talked AboutProtein has become one of the biggest nutrition conversations of the moment, but it has also created unnecessary stress for many women. In this episode, I unpack why protein matters so much after 50 without add...
Episode 33: "The Whole Kitchen: Herbs, Polyphenols & Feeding Your Microbiome"
🌿 What We Talked AboutWhy plant diversity matters more than chasing superfoodsThe gut-loving power of herbs, spices, and polyphenolsEasy ways to add more plants to your everyday mealsHow different p...
Episode 32: "Fibermaxxing: My Thoughts on the Internet's Latest Health Obsession"
Podcast 32: “Fibermaxxing: My Thoughts on the Internet's Latest Health Obsession”In This Episode You'll Learn:What the fiber maxxing trend gets right—and where it can go wrong.The different ty...
Episode 31: "The Simple Power of Sprouting: The Food That Grows While You Sleep"
🎙️ Episode: The Simple Power of Sprouting: The Food That Grows While You SleepWhat We Talked AboutWhy nutrition isn't about choosing plants or proteinThe benefits of sprouts for nutr...
Episode 30: "Your Body Has a Clock. Are You Feeding It on Time?"
📌 Episode 30: Your Body Has a Clock. Are You Feeding It on Time?What we talked about (key points):Your body runs on a 24-hour circadian rhythm that influences metabolism, digestion, hormones, sleep, immune function, an...
Episode 29 - "Why Do We Eat the Same Foods Every Day?"
📌 Episode: Why Do We Eat the Same Foods Every Day?What we talked about (key points):Repeating the same foods is often a signal, not a failureCravings can come from biology (sleep, protein, blood...
Episode 28 - "How You Eat Is How You Live: How the habits that shape your meals are the habits that shape your life"
What if the way you eat is revealing far more than what's on your plate?In this episode, we explore how your eating habits often mirror deeper patterns around stress, self-care, urgency, presence, boundaries, and how you move through the...
Episode 27 - “When Healthy Eating Starts Feeling Flat and Lifeless”
By Cat Dillon RHN | The Slow Kitchen PodcastFood is never just about nutrients. It is also sensory experience, nervous system regulation, pleasure, memory, creativity, rhythm, and connection. 🌿This episode explores why even...
Episode 26 - "What the Farmer’s Market Gives Me That the Grocery Store Never Could - Notes From the Slow Kitchen"
What We CoveredThe gap between modern convenience eating and sensory, intentional food experiencesFarmers markets as a way to reconnect with seasonality, freshness, and real foodSprouts vs microgreens and th...
Episode 25 - "Carbs, Fats, Fruit and Sleep: Your Nutrition Questions, Answered"
What We CoveredThis episode is a deep dive into the nutrition questions I hear most often, and the answers are more nuanced than the headlines make them sound. Specifically, we covered:Carrots and simple carbs.
Episode 24 - "Protein Isn’t the Whole Story: Let’s Talk Polyphenols"
What we cover:Why nutrition can start to feel overwhelming—and how to simplify itWhat polyphenols are and why they matter beyond basic macrosHow plant compounds support metabolism, brain health, and resilien...
Episode 23 - "Rebuilding the Scaffold: From Survival to Strength (Part 2)"
"Bone loss isn’t just about calcium.If it were, more women wouldn’t still be struggling."What we cover:What’s often missing: absorption, stress physiology, lived history & mechanical loadWhy bone refle...
Episode 22 - "From Stress to Strength: Rebuilding Bone in Midlife (Part 1)"
What we cover in this episode:Why bone health is more than calcium, menopause, or a scanHow stress, hormones, and metabolism shape bone over time - my story….The concept of “scaffolding” and what actually bu...
Episode 21 - "The Metabolic Problem No One Is Talking About: Your Circadian Rhythm"
🧠 Key Topics and Takeaways:Why metabolic health is deeply tied to circadian rhythmHow blood sugar, cortisol, and hormones interactWhat “lifestyle jet lag” actually meansWhy your body feels tired but...
Episode 20 - "Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) - Food First, Medicine Second"
🌿 5 Key Takeaways• Black seed (Nigella Sativa) supports inflammation, immune, and metabolic health• Contains thymoquinone (key active compound)• May support blood sugar, cardiovascular, and respiratory health•...
Episode 19 - "Matcha - From Ritual to Real Life"
🌿 5 Key TakeawaysMatcha produces calm, steady energyL-theanine + EGCG support balance, metabolic, and brain healthWhole leaf = more antioxidantsMind the temperature (~160–175°F) to prevent bitternes...
Episode 18 - "What Japan Taught Me About How to Eat (Part 1)"
🌟 5 Key Takeaways* Register for the Carb Clarity Masterclass this Thursday at 11 AM PST (LIVE CLASS. No replay)That summer in Japan, I didn’t just learn about food—I learned how to...
Episode 17 - The Lost Art of Eating (And How to Find It Again)
5 Key Takeaways1. Presence matters as much as the plate"The state you bring to the meal matters just as much as what’s on the plate."2. Rhythm stabilizes your body and energy"Metabolism lo...
Episode 16 - "The Drive to Eat — Taste, Metabolic Reward, and the Brain"
In This Episode You’ll Learn:How your brain uses taste signals to instantly decide whether a food is safe, dangerous, or worth eating.The difference between immediate taste pleasure and metabolic reward that happens ...
Episode 15: Why We Eat Until Our Pants Are Too Tight
In This Episode You’ll Learn:Eating past fullness is not about willpower, but biological and neurological mechanisms.Dopamine & anticipation: The brain releases dopamine before the next bite, driving continued ea...
