“Questions of Courage” is a video/podcast with Nathaniel Williams, leader of the Youth Section at the Goetheanum. It is an independent and unique look at questions related to technology, education, art, ecology, vocation, community, justice and meaning require a deeper, spiritual take on life. The ability to take up these issues from this perspective is a question of courage.
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Brought to you from Trauma Informed Consultancy Services and hosted by Dr Lisa Cherry, this podcast is a multi-agency, inter disciplinary resource for those who work in education, social care, criminal justice or health and to listen to conversations that make a difference. Utilising the wisdom of lived experience, academic research and practice knowledge, we will support you in your work of developing trauma informed, relationally focused practice developing safe, supportive and healing env ...
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Eating at a Meeting explores a variety of topics on food and beverage (F&B) and how they impact individual experience and inclusion, sustainability, culture, community, health and wellness, laws and more. The mission of Eating at a Meeting is to share authentic stories that illustrate the financial, social, emotional, and mental impact food and beverage have on individuals, organizations, and the earth. I see it being threefold: ● Help individuals and organizations understand how F&B impacts ...
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312: Voices That Matter: Addie & Robyn Lao on Food Allergy Advocacy and the ADDE Act
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29:35On this episode of Eating at a Meeting, I welcome Addie Lao, a courageous nine-year-old food allergy advocate, and her mom, Dr. Robin Lao, a pediatric nurse practitioner from Sacramento, California. Together, these two inspiring women are leading the charge for safer dining experiences in California with their coauthored California Senate Bill 68 —…
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Season 5, Episode 11, Whitney Iles on relational work and reducing violence, nutrition therapy and recovering from trauma.
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49:48Send us a text Join Dr Lisa Cherry and Whitney Iles speak on growing up with trauma, to working with communities living with violence, neurodivergence and moving into her body to begin to heal. Support the show Thank you for listening! Please share and subscribe the practice wisdom in this episode and create social change, one connection at a time.…
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311: Serving Tea with Intention: A Fresh Take on Event Beverage Planning
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52:17Tea is having a moment—and it's long overdue. In this week's episode of Eating at a Meeting, I’m joined by Amy March, executive chef and co-founder of The Steeping Room and Urban Tea House, to talk about why tea deserves a starring role on your event menu. With over two decades of experience in specialty tea, culinary arts, and holistic health, Amy…
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Nationalism is one of the most powerful aspects of political life, connected with the defining conflicts of today. This episode is dedicated to exploring the differences between nations and states, how they are confused, and how they have come to be seen as intrinsically bound up together in recent centuries. While there is a largely unconcious con…
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310: 5 Ways to Manage Event Food & Bev to Reduce Waste & Budget Effectively
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21:10I'm talking about managing food and beverage at events based on recent events I've attended and questions I've seen on social media or asked about at conferences. Join me to share your management tips. Want to create live streams like this?By Tracy Stuckrath
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Season 5, Episode 10, Lou Lebentz on Trauma Recovery, Psychotherapy and The Soul!
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44:34Send us a text Join Dr Lisa Cherry in conversation with Lou Lebentz as they explore trauma, trauma recovery and therapy. Lou Lebentz is a trauma educator, speaker, and creator of The Voyage® a mind-body-soul recovery framework used by clinicians, coaches, and changemakers worldwide. Lou brings over two decades of clinical therapeutic experience and…
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309: Safe, Sober, & Inclusive: How Zero-Proof Bev Are Changing the F&B Industry
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44:18What a month it’s been! As Women’s HERStory Month comes to a close, I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap it up than with a conversation that’s redefining inclusivity in food and beverage. Laura Silverman, founder of Zero Proof Nation and Booze Free in DC, is leading the charge in the non-alcoholic beverage movement, proving that choice and incl…
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This episode explores some of author Marilynne Robinson’s thoughts about the importance of seeing people as spiritual beings and how this relates to the history of civil and political rights in North America, and especially the USA. These thoughts are connected with current tensions within both US universities and society at large, and the role tha…
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308: Stirring the Pot for Good: How One Social Enterprise is Uplifting Refugees
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47:15This Women’s HERStory Month, I’m celebrating trailblazing women who are reshaping the way we think about food, community, health, and inclusion on the Eating at a Meeting Podcast. This week, I’m introducing you to Jin-Ya Huang—a social entrepreneur, artist, and community leader using food to break down barriers and build bridges. A social practice …
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Season 5, Episode 9, Betsy de Thierry on Trauma Recovery
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38:29Send us a text Join Dr Lisa Cherry in conversation with Betsy de Thierry as we explore trauma recovery, shame and rupture & repair. Betsy's latest book can be purchased here and Betsy can be found on all social media platforms. Support the show Thank you for listening! Please share and subscribe the practice wisdom in this episode and create social…
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307: From Food Apartheid to Food Empowerment: A Story of Change
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48:04In celebration of Women’s HERStory Month, I’m honored to highlight Femeika Elliott, a powerhouse in food justice, maternal health, and community empowerment, on the Eating at a Meeting podcast. How do we reclaim access to fresh, nutritious food and create healthier futures for our communities? Femeika is on a mission to transform food justice, mate…
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This episode explores challenging experiences that young people can have when they first enter college and university with enthusiasm for existential, heartfelt questions. It is not uncommon for young people to feel that the attitudes and methods they meet in the classroom and their professors cannot reach deep enough into the questions they are mo…
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306: Bridging the Gap: Foster Care, Food Security, and Social Impact
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47:38Food has the power to nourish, heal, and connect—and this Women’s HERStory Month, I’m honored to celebrate Ally Smith, a woman making a profound impact at the intersection of food and foster care. As Development Director at Partnerships for Children, a private chef, and the creative force behind the “Gather With” cookbook project, Ally is redefinin…
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Season 5, Episode 8, Jules Hillier, CEO of Pause, on Trauma Informed Organisational Approaches
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39:57Send us a text Join Dr Lisa Cherry in conversation with Jules Hillier, CEO of Pause, as they explore trauma informed approaches to the organisation and how having cancer has influenced how she strives to lead an organisation where the workforce is regulated enough to do the deep work. Pause is a national charity that works to improve the lives of w…
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305: Secret Food Stories: Chef Asantewaa's Vision for Sustainable Dining
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41:49This Women’s HERStory Month on the Eating at a Meeting Podcast, I’m shining a spotlight on incredible women who are reshaping how we think about food, sustainability, and culture. The third woman I want you to meet is Chef Asantewaa E. L., a culinary powerhouse and advocate for food sustainability in San Antonio. As the founder of Food Horizons and…
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Win a Ticket to Our Dream Big Conference!
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13:26Send us a text On 9th October 2025, we are hosting our Dream Big! conference in Manchester and we are nearly sold out! So we thought we'd have a little competition for someone to win a ticket! This conference will open up a space, providing insights and interventions, experiential moments of somatic sensations and a felt sense of being held. As a n…
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School of Common Sense III – What to do with “anaesthetic” science and economics?
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33:16Currently in the USA there is a “revolution of common sense” underway under the banner of nationalism, competition for natural resources and economic growth without regard for ecological limitations. In the last two episodes Steiner’s notion of aesthetic culture, that embraces not only the arts and humanities but also natural science and economics,…
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304: Building a Food Business That Brings People Together—One Cheese Board at a Time
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47:06This Women’s HERStory Month, I’m celebrating women who are using food to build community, preserve culture, and spark meaningful change. One of those incredible women is Mahfam Moeeni-Alarcon , the founder and co-owner of Mingle + Graze, a cheese shop and eatery in downtown Chandler, Arizona, that is so much more than a place to eat—it’s a space fo…
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303: Food Safety & Allergen Awareness in Restaurants with Denise Baron Herrera
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46:26Women’s HERStory Month on Eating at a Meeting This Women’s HERStory Month, I’m celebrating trailblazing women who are reshaping the way we think about food, community, health, and inclusion on the Eating at a Meeting Podcast. To kick it off, I'm talking with Denise Baron Herrera, Co-Founding Chef and Chief Culinary Officer for Burtons Grill & Bar a…
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School of Common Sense II – Associative Economics
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30:03Building on the previous episode this session explores the connection between natural science, as intuitive, empirical understanding, and Steiner’s associative economics, particularly the idea of true price. The result is a picture of a revolution of common sense that counters nationalism, fosters sober judgement across from natural and social cond…
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302: More Than Comfort Food: The Rich History and Future of Soul Cuisine
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46:42To close out 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 I’m sat down with Chef Deborah VanTrece, a culinary visionary 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝. From her days as a flight attendant exploring global cuisines to becoming a 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐟, restaurateur, and 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫, Deborah has built a legacy on honoring tradition while pushing boundaries. 🎙️We dish…
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301: Why Black Culinary History Matters in Events: Food as a Cultural Experience
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52:17This Black History Month, I sit down with my friend Tie Whittaker, owner of Buttermilk Boutique. A professional pastry chef with over 13 years of experience, Tie blends her Southern roots and culinary expertise to create stunning pastries and elevated Afternoon Tea experiences that are redefining hospitality in North Carolina. Afternoon Tea may not…
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School of Common Sense I – Intuitive Understanding
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24:07Talk of a revolution of common sense in the USA and around the world is focused on nationalism, economic competition and development without regard of environmental and ecological considerations. This episode suggests the revolution offers a false promise even while the widespread appeal of the idea of a revolution of common sense is deeply justifi…
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300: The Biggest Lessons from 300 Episodes on Food Safety, inclusion & Sustainability
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54:06This is episode 300 of Eating at a Meeting! After five year and 300 episodes, one thing is clear—food and beverage are never just about what’s on the plate. They’re about safety, inclusion, transparency, and creating experiences where everyone feels valued. For this milestone episode, I’m bringing back some of the most insightful and impactful gues…
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299: Taylor Swift’s Mocktail Success: Event Planners, Are You Taking Notes?
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36:51Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wasn’t just a cultural phenomenon—it was also a showcase of unforgettable food and beverage experiences. For the last three U.S. stops and her grand finale in Vancouver, Sodexo Live! delivered the perfect menu to celebrate the end of an era, crafting mocktails and drinks as iconic as the music itself. This week, Tracy is th…
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UFO experiences and late Medieval Consciousness
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23:26While the idea of multi-dimensional beings is discussed in the congress of the United States in open hearings, it can take courage to try to understand Ufology and experience. This session explores recent research, especially on UFO experiencers, by sociologist D.W. Pasulka, and Rudolf Steiner’s presentation of late Medieval consciousness in Leadin…
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298: Sodexo Live! San Diego Convention Center
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43:58Ready to go Behind the Plate? This week on Tracy chats with Sufi Karaien, Executive Chef at the San Diego Convention Center Corporation (SDCC), where he leads culinary operations for one of the busiest convention centers in the United States. Chef Sufi is redefining event catering by incorporating innovative, plant-based dishes into large-scale men…
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297: Norovirus 101: What Event Planners Need to Know About Food Safety
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59:47Food safety isn’t just about what’s on the plate—it’s about protecting everyone who gathers to share a meal. This week on Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE, join me as I chat with food safety expert Francine Shaw, CP-FS, FMP, about one of the most contagious viruses threatening events today: norovirus. Francine’s expertise spans the globe, with proj…
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Even though many people feel it is meaningful to speak of the light and colors when trying to express something deeper in human nature, in most places we are asking to be judged as superstitious or naïve if we insist on speaking about the spiritual aura. In many places it is perhaps most associated in some places with traveling carnival culture and…
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296: Carrying Intentionality into 2025_ Food Safety_ Inclusivity_ and Hard Conversations
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28:57Unity at the table is more than gathering people; it’s about creating spaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Reflecting on my December commitment to make every table safe and welcoming, I recognize that intentionality isn’t just an ideal—it’s a responsibility and it requires action. In this solo episode of Eating at a Meeting,…
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Season 5, Episode 7, Sarah Johnson on belonging in education and beyond.
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40:35Send us a text Join Dr Lisa Cherry in converstion with Sarah Johnson as they explore belonging in education. Sarah's research is looking at belonging in alternative provisions and Lisa's research looked at belonging as understood by adults who were care experienced and excluded from school. There is a space in the middle of both of those pieces of …
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295: Trends Report: Vegan Food and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Take Center Stage
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49:03The way we eat, drink, and celebrate at events is evolving, and the numbers prove it. This week on Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE — the first episode of 2025 — I’m sitting down with Hugo Campbell, co-founder of Togather, to talk about their new report tracking food and drink trends at over 100 UK festivals attended by 10 million people in 2024. 🌱…
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