The Food Indy Podcast

Hey FaM (Food as Medicine) Community.  Juneteenth is here, a celebration of freedom, family, and food.  This episode weaves stories and a reminder that we have survived for generations and gathered in freedom around food.  Tune in to hear Suzette Chaumette, MPH talk about the joys of Juneteenth and all that it stands for in our communities. More from Food Indy: Get growing tips, shopping lists, re...

In this episode, you will hear my 5 top tips for taking care of yourself, your home, and the planet.  Tune in today! Sign up for the Food Indy Newsletter befoodindy.com befoodindy.com/blog Download our shopping list  

Imagine an African marketplace centuries ago—a vibrant, energetic space filled with the sounds of trading, conversations, and laughter. These markets were economic centers where people bought goods, and they were a key part of the social fabric of African communities. Women, often the primary vendors, sold fresh fruits, vegetables, handmade crafts, and spices, but they also shared news, exchanged...

"Kitchen Table Wisdom - Love, Liberation & Black Food Memory," explores how everyday foods in African diaspora kitchens have long been a language of affection, survival, healing, and resistance. Mama Ayanna Davis joins me to talk about garlic honey, mustard paste, lavender, and other spices — foods that nourished bodies and relationships. Foods that carry healing forward when health itself is bein...

What if January wasn't about pressure—but about listening? In this episode, I'm sharing why I no longer believe in New Year's resolutions and what it's given me instead. I talk about living seasonally, honoring rest, and resisting the urgency to "reinvent yourself" every January when your body, spirit, and nervous system may still be asking for quiet. Rooted in Earth's natural rhythms, food, land,...

This is the perfect time of year for holiday cocktails, mocktails, and love rituals.  If you want to spend some sweet time with a special someone or by yourself, this is the episode for you!  Tune in for delicious recipes and expert tips on how to get closer.   For free resources, go to befoodindy.com For past episodes befoodindy.com/podcast Have show ideas or food stories? befoodindy.com/contact...

The Doctor is in!  On this episode of the Food Indy Podcast, we welcome Dr. Christine Nwoha for a fun, engaging conversation about additives, preservatives, and dyes, and how they are sneaking into your food.  You will learn about: Why McDonalds fries taste the same no matter where you are in the world Tips for saving money at the grocery store How to stay away from additives, preservatives, and d...

It's that time of year again, when millions of people head to the store to get that perfect turkey and all of the sides.   But wait, how did this become the traditional menu that is repeated over and over in this nation? We just keep telling the same Pilgrim and Indian story of them sharing a meal, but are we asking the deeper questions about this national holiday that need to be answered?   In th...

Food is never just food. It's memory, it's connection, it's love passed from hand to hand, generation to generation. As we wrap up this season of The Food Indy podcast, we invite you to reflect with us on the flavors that nourished our conversations—land, food, ancestry, intimacy, and community.    

"You on your period?"   The question that women probably hate to hear the most.   It minimizes all of the changes that our bodies are actually going through and what we need to manage our hormonal fluctuations.   Women go through many different phases, all hormonal, sometimes difficult, largely magical. In this episode of the Food Indy podcast, we're sharing the journey of going from girl, to maid...

Are you convinced yet?  Climate change is real and those storms are catching us off guard, but you can prepare your kitchen with these 10 foods that will keep you fed, nourished, and more resilient.  Tune in! intrested in exclusive content? The Food Indy Patreon page has it.  Patreon.com/foodindy Want to explore 1-on-1 coaching? Go to Befoodindy.com

We often celebrate holidays without knowing the meaning behind them.  Yes, a day off is enough reason to celebrate, but how about we dig into the history a bit.  Tune in to this short episode and let's talk.  Drop your comments and get into the conversation!

Ever wondered what the story is behind Juneteenth and why it's celebrated?  This pocket podcast offers a thrilling look into the history of this holiday and how it takes us back to our ancestors on the shores of West Africa.  Tune in! Head over to Patreon for recipes from this episode! patreon.com/foodindy

Want to eat for a better mood and memory?  Ever wondered if there is a way to make soul food, brain food?  In this episode, Suzette Chaumette is in conversation with Neurologist Dr. Claudia Muñoz,  who shares her food VIPs and other advice that help strengthen our most important organ - the brain! Listen in! Check out her socials @neurocurious    

In our last episode, The Politics of Food , I left a few things out that I thought would be important for you to know about where our food comes from, so I decided to hit record again!  Learn about where food comes from, policies and practices that affect its movement to your neighborhoods, and how we can all get closer to our food.  Tune in!!

If I asked you where your food comes from, you would probably say the grocery store, a farm, or the farmers market, but where does your food actually come from? Where does is grow and where is it processed? Do you know who or what corporations control the movements of your food from the farm to your plate. In this episode of the Food Indy podcast, guest Tanya Forsberg and I explore where food come...

A story of how it all started with my Mama in her kitchen. Join the conversation and share a favorite food story about you, your mama, an auntie, godmother, or grandmother who shaped your life of food.  Share on Instagram @itsfoodindy and TikTok @foodindy A special shout out to Adrian David and Salim Najee-Ulluh from One Hitter Entertainment, who challenged me to reach deeper into my own story.  T...

In a world where food takes a back seat to our busy lives, each Food Indy episode takes you on a quest to rediscover the deep relationship between what we eat and how it interacts with culture, politics, history, and public health.   In this episode you will hear more about food inspiration, healing, and connections. This 2025 Earth Day episode has lots of Earth friendly tips that are easy to do r...

This Food Indy podcast episode is all about beans and bean recipes from the Caribbean and Latin America.  Hear about bean varieties, spice blends, and ways of cooking them for health, wellness, and pure enjoyment.   Show notes: befoodindy.com for Sos pwa Ayisyen (Haitian bean sauce) recipe

Haitian food has been in the news headlines a lot lately and not for the right reasons.  We've dedicated this episode to telling you the truth about how Haitian people really eat and introducing you to some of the delicious cuisine that we love to prepare for friends and family. 

In this episode, Suzette weaves her story of growing up cooking with a Haitian mother and stepmother from Rayville, Louisiana with the global migration of okra from West Africa, through the Caribbean and to the Southern United States.  Tune in to hear her favorite okra dishes and how you can get the recipes for succulent appetizers and stews.   

Food forests are great for so many other things besides growing fruits, veggies, herbs, and flowers.  In this episode of the Food Indy Podcast, Suzette Chaumette, MPH offers you 5 tips for making your garden better for the mind, body, and soul.

Thinking about leaving your life behind, buying a piece of land, and becoming a farmer?  Tune in to this episode of the Food Indy podcast, where Suzette has an honest conversation with Katelyn Duban, from The Rural Woman Podcast about her transition from city to farm life and her mental health journey along the way.  Listen to exclusive, members-only outtakes available on Patreon.

With over 25 years of organic farming experience, Benjamin "Farmer Ben" Fahrer from Top Leaf Farms is helping rewild urban spaces using specialized design and farming methods.   Learn about how he: uses ancient wisdom to inform current innovation in garden planning integrates ecological rooftop gardens as one answer to a changing climate  promotes  regenerative agriculture as a way of healing land...