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Food Warriors for Mental Health with Shannon Dobbs (Radio Edit)

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Food Justice and Mental Health

05:56 Building a Grocery Store: Challenges and Setbacks

11:57 Innovative Food Rescue Strategies

17:58 Navigating the Nonprofit Landscape

24:32 The Search for a Simpler Life

30:52 Challenging Food Regulations

37:02 Impending Crises and Societal Ignorance

42:56 The Role of Money in Food Politics

48:08 The Impact of Environment on Mental Health

54:14 Empowering Communities to Combat Food Insecurity

01:00:15 The Journey Towards Self-Sufficiency and Community Building

Summary

In this episode, Keegan Read interviews Shannon J Dobbs, a food justice warrior and veteran, who shares his journey from running nightclubs to advocating for food justice and mental health. Shannon discusses the challenges he faced in establishing a grocery store in a food desert, the impact of the pandemic on his personal growth, and innovative strategies for food rescue. He highlights the connection between food waste and climate change and navigates the complexities of the nonprofit sector while seeking collaboration with the farming community. In this conversation, Shannon J Dobbs discusses the complexities of modern food systems, the mental health implications of food insecurity, and the urgent need for new farmers. He shares personal experiences and insights into the bureaucratic challenges faced by those trying to innovate within the food industry. The discussion highlights the hidden truths about food distribution, the narrative surrounding food waste, and the societal ignorance towards impending crises related to food and agriculture. In this conversation, Shannon J Dobbs and Keegan Read explore the intricate relationship between mental health, addiction, and community environment. They discuss the Rat Park experiment, which highlights how environment influences addiction, and emphasize the importance of community in improving mental health. The dialogue also covers practical solutions for food insecurity and waste management, advocating for grassroots initiatives that empower communities to take charge of their health and environment. The conversation concludes with reflections on finding community and support in the journey of self-discovery and mental well-being.

#mentalhealth #foodjustice #recovery #crazy #foodwarrior #foodforall #worldhunger #hungergames

Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis!


Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources!
Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast
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135 episodes

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Content provided by Tanner Keegan Read. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Tanner Keegan Read or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Food Justice and Mental Health

05:56 Building a Grocery Store: Challenges and Setbacks

11:57 Innovative Food Rescue Strategies

17:58 Navigating the Nonprofit Landscape

24:32 The Search for a Simpler Life

30:52 Challenging Food Regulations

37:02 Impending Crises and Societal Ignorance

42:56 The Role of Money in Food Politics

48:08 The Impact of Environment on Mental Health

54:14 Empowering Communities to Combat Food Insecurity

01:00:15 The Journey Towards Self-Sufficiency and Community Building

Summary

In this episode, Keegan Read interviews Shannon J Dobbs, a food justice warrior and veteran, who shares his journey from running nightclubs to advocating for food justice and mental health. Shannon discusses the challenges he faced in establishing a grocery store in a food desert, the impact of the pandemic on his personal growth, and innovative strategies for food rescue. He highlights the connection between food waste and climate change and navigates the complexities of the nonprofit sector while seeking collaboration with the farming community. In this conversation, Shannon J Dobbs discusses the complexities of modern food systems, the mental health implications of food insecurity, and the urgent need for new farmers. He shares personal experiences and insights into the bureaucratic challenges faced by those trying to innovate within the food industry. The discussion highlights the hidden truths about food distribution, the narrative surrounding food waste, and the societal ignorance towards impending crises related to food and agriculture. In this conversation, Shannon J Dobbs and Keegan Read explore the intricate relationship between mental health, addiction, and community environment. They discuss the Rat Park experiment, which highlights how environment influences addiction, and emphasize the importance of community in improving mental health. The dialogue also covers practical solutions for food insecurity and waste management, advocating for grassroots initiatives that empower communities to take charge of their health and environment. The conversation concludes with reflections on finding community and support in the journey of self-discovery and mental well-being.

#mentalhealth #foodjustice #recovery #crazy #foodwarrior #foodforall #worldhunger #hungergames

Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis!


Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources!
Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast
  continue reading

135 episodes

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