The Slow Melt: a podcast about chocolate

The Slow Melt: A podcast about chocolate

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The first podcast to cover the continuum of chocolate, The Slow Melt uses chocolate as the thick, delicious lens through which to explore the world—from flavor and physiology to chemistry and conservation, from global markets and gender to climate change, social justice and beyond—highlighting the people, places and processes behind this $100 billion industry. By better understanding chocolate, we can better appreciate it, more easily identify what we love, and support the makers and producers that create those kinds of bars. The Slow Melt is hosted and written by journalist and author Simran...

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The Side Effects of Discipline 23.04.2026 29:41

Shoot us a text. Summary This episode explores the multifaceted nature of discipline, its impact on mental health, and how it can be cultivated to improve life quality. Lindsay and Mike share personal stories, practical tips, and insights on building discipline, managing setbacks, and understanding its role in personal growth. Keywords discipline, mental health, self-improvement, habits, resilienc...

Women in Craft Chocolate: Live from the Oregon Chocolate Festival 14.04.2026 25:50

This week on The Chocolate Pod , we’re bringing you a live recording from the Oregon Chocolate Festival, featuring a panel of women shaping the craft chocolate industry. Hosted by Darlene Gallinger-Long, this conversation brings together chocolate makers and chocolatiers to share how they got started, the realities of building a business, and the resilience required to stay in it. From evolving cr...

Reframing Disappointment: Turning Setbacks into Growth 26.03.2026 43:30

Shoot us a text. Summary In this episode, Mike and Lindsay explore the nature of disappointment, especially in the context of athletic pursuits and personal goals. They share personal stories, discuss reframing setbacks, and offer practical advice on handling disappointment healthily. Keywords disappointment, resilience, athletic goals, reframing failure, mental health, community, triathlon, Ironm...

Missionary Chocolates: Dr. Melissa Berry, ND 06.03.2026 24:44

How does someone go from studying naturopathic medicine to building a chocolate company? For Dr. Melissa Berry, the answer began with a simple act of care: creating a chocolate her mother could safely enjoy. What started as small experiments in the kitchen gradually evolved into Missionary Chocolates , a brand known for its handcrafted vegan truffles and thoughtful approach to ingredients. Along t...

Makers Series 9: Fruition Chocolate 06.10.2017 25:54

Fruition Chocolate was founded in 2011 by Bryan Graham and is based in Woodstock, USA. The company is known for stone-grinding cocoa beans as a means, Bryan says, of accentuating their inherent flavor. Fruition Chocolate won the gold medal for “Best in Competition” at the 2016 International Chocolate Awards. In this episode, Bryan tells us about his pastry chef training, the story behind the Coraz...

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