How To Eat Alone

Drinking alone is arguably more stigmatised than eating alone.  But is it possible to have a conversation surrounding the joy of drinking alone, and not just the problematic anti social behaviours surrounding it? In Episode 18, I talk to two people who have two different perspectives of drinking alone.  Mrinal Mohanka is a serious bar goer and creator of Instagram account, Dial A Drunk, which chro...

*Trigger warning* Contains themes of childhood sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care of yourselves when listening to this episode. In Episode 17, I talk to designer Sophia Luu, a Vietnamese British designer who's work focuses on difficult and taboo subjects.  Sophia founded the organisation Secrets Worth Sharing that advocates for better and more open discussions surrounding childhood sex...

In Episode 16, I talk to food anthropologist, Dr Mukta Das. Mukta’s work concerns commensality and hospitality, but in order to get the full spectrum of these topics, she must also study the opposite of these, which is eating alone. We discuss whether eating with other people is really as good as it supposed to be and the challenge of studying eating alone in an academic setting... 'How To Ea...

After a very long podcasting hiatus, Julia is back to explain the importance of disappearing. 'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that explores the uncelebrated art of eating alone, whilst also looking at topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one.  This episode comes with a recipe...

A minisode introducing 'How to eat alone's' first ever live event - DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE? Is a self portrait drawing class with podcast producer Julia Georgallis which takes place on the 20th September, 2023 from 6.30 pm - 9 pm at Host of Leyton in East London. Find out more about the class here and book your spot today ! 

An egg is everybody's friend, but it is a true and reliable pal to the solo chef in particular.  In this episode, I talk to food writer (and 'eggfluencer'), Bettina Makalintal, about the king of the egg - the crispy egg. Plus, we discuss why eggs are so damn loveable and what the future may have in store for them. 'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that explores the uncelebra...

Selfies are a true symbol of our times! But self portraiture has been a popular form of art for hundreds of years.  In Episode 13, I talk to LA-based photographer and art director, Linnea Bullion about why she started taking photos of herself, what she really thinks about people in LA and how chicken breast is the perfect food for the solo cook.  'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that expl...

In Episode 12, I ask professor of philosophy, Axel Seemann what loneliness might be from a philosophical perspective and how studying its philosophy can help to fight the stigma that surrounds it. 'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that explores the uncelebrated art of eating alone, whilst also looking at topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are n...

In Episode 11, I talk with my 'hairy godmother,' Fanoulla Toulou about being the only survivor of a rare disease and how hospital food and faith saved her life. 'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that explores the uncelebrated art of eating alone, whilst also looking at topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With...

In Episode 10, I talk with Emma Wilson (The Turning 30 Coach), about how being in your 30s (aka 'the decade of comparison') can be a lonely time and why everyone should take themselves out on a date more often.  'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that looks at the art of eating alone.  Season 1, 'Short Stories,' is a collection of conversations exploring topics surroundi...

'How to eat alone' is one years old! Hurrah! In this mini episode, I have some confessions to make about my terrible solo-eating habits and try to change my inner monologue of 'wahhh I'm so lonely' into 'ahhh, alone at last!'  'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that looks at the art of eating alone and explores topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness,...

Broadcaster and host of the 'Your Last Meal' podcast, Rachel Belle, talks to me about her recent mission to learn how to make a campfire from scratch by herself and why all women should know how to start a fire. This episode looks at the joy of self sufficiency, messy eating habits and why you should never say no to a solo trip. The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of...

A discussion with Ali Kakande, founder of Caribeats - a 'meals on wheels' type of organisation that provides delicious, Caribbean meals for vulnerable members of Hackney's Caribbean community who found themselves isolated and without support systems in the wake of 2020's pandemic. This episode looks at the idea of comfort and that everyone should be able to embrace their herita...

What is loneliness, really? Why do we feel it, where does it come from? In Episode 6, I speak with Dr Sophie Mort, author of bestseller 'A Manual for Being Human' about understanding loneliness from a psychological perspective. The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary t...

This episode  is dedicated to my one true love - bread! In it, I  talk to three ex-baking colleagues, Gloria Ford (Chef/Baker), Maisie Collins (Hearth Bakery) and Allisa Murphy MacFarlen (CHIB Bakery) about the trials and tribulations of bakery night shifts and how baking and solitude often go hand in hand. The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that...

Episode 4 of the 'How to eat alone' podcast looks at the pressure and expectations placed on women to have children.  In this episode, I talks to high profile nanny, Elisabeth Scott, who is part of the We Are Child Free project, about why she made the decision not to have children, how the medical profession treat childless women, her recent hysterectomy and why she loves cereal so much....

A discussion with Gareth Wright (International High Altitude Mountain Guide/Former British Army) about travelling the world, what mountains mean to him and how being alone can be an important tool. This episode looks at the joys of taking it slowly, finding perspective in solitary places and the life of an eternal backpacker. The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversation...

In Episode 2, I talk to Helen Sproat, (Psychotherapist/Kundalini Yoga Teacher/Mind Foundation) about psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, tripping out on spicy curries and ask her what loneliness really is... The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the...

Behold, the cheese toastie, a good friend to the solo cook ! In Episode 1, I talk to chef and 'toastie queen,' Katie Holton (Canababes/What Katie Did Next Cafe) about why cheese toasties have permeated her life as she takes us through her little black book of toastie memories.  'How To Eat Alone' is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding lonel...

Welcome to the first episode of 'HOW TO EAT ALONE PODCAST,' with me, Julia Georgallis .  'How To Eat Alone' is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe which is designed to be cooked and eaten by one person and one pers...