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Food for Thought with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
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  • Black Cats and Halloween: The History Behind the Superstition

    October 23, 2026 · 56 min

    📖 You can also read the related article by the same title: Black Cats and Halloween: The History Behind the Superstition Why are black cats associated with witches, bad luck, and Halloween? And how did these beautiful, mysterious animals…

  • Lessons and Gifts from Writing My Father’s Eulogy

    October 16, 2026 · 37 min

    In today’s episode of Food for Thought, I’m taking a break from our menopause and wellness series to share something deeply personal. After my father’s death at age 94, I had the honor of writing and delivering his eulogy. What began as an…

  • Bone Health at Every Age (Part 3: The Hormone Connection)

    October 9, 2026 · 57 min

    In Part 3 of our series on bone and joint health, we’re exploring a piece of the musculoskeletal puzzle we haven’t fully addressed yet: hormones, particularly estrogen and what happens when its levels decline during menopause. We’ve talked…

  • Bone Health at Every Age (Part 2: Movement and Mechanical Stress)

    September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    In today’s episode, we dive into Part 2 of our series on bone health (really musculoskeltal health), this time tackling the importance of movement and physical stimulus. In Part 1, we talked about how important nutrients such as calcium…

  • Life Updates and Announcements

    September 17, 2026 · 19 min

    In this catch-up episode, I’m sharing all the personal life updates, reflecting on a major 10-year travel milestone, and inviting you to my upcoming FREE live webinar with Complement called: Healthy Aging and the Menopause Transition on…

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  • Why Blood Work is a Tool for Longevity

    June 5, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

    This podcast is listener-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. When we think about staying healthy, we naturally focus on daily habits like a balanced diet, exercise, and stress…

  • We Bought Our Gravestone

    May 9, 2026 · 51 min

    The concept of memento mori—remembering that we are mortal—is often viewed as morbid or macabre. But for those who embrace it, acknowledging the brevity of life isn’t about dwelling on the end; it’s about celebrating every single moment we…

  • Northern Italian Cuisine (Part 4): Polenta, Focaccia, and Tiramisu

    April 25, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min

    While Southern Italy is the land of sun-drenched tomatoes and olive oil, Northern Italy offers a completely different culinary landscape. Characterized by the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites, the mist of the Po Valley, and the…

  • Italian Cuisine (Part 3): Beans, Biscotti, Bread… and Olive Oil of Tuscany

    April 18, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

    This podcast is listener-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Our culinary tour of Italy continues in Tuscany, a region whose cypress-lined landscapes and medieval hill towns…

  • Italian Cuisine (Part 2): Forests, Farms, and Funghi of Central Italy

    April 10, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

    Our culinary tour of Italy continues as we head into Central Italy, a region defined by rolling hills, ancient forests, and a deep agricultural heritage. Comprising Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Abruzzo, and Le Marche, this area moves away from…

  • Italian Cuisine (Part 1): Pizza, Pasta, and Produce of Southern Italy

    April 4, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

    When many Americans think of Italian food, they immediately picture heavy, meat-laden dishes like chicken parmigiana, spaghetti and meatballs, and rich cheese sauces. But the reality of traditional Italian cuisine—especially in the…

  • How to Create a Pollinator Sanctuary in Your Own Backyard

    March 27, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

    Pollinators are in serious decline—from monarch butterflies to native bees—and the consequences are profound, and in today’s episode, we talk about how you can help—starting right where you are. Specifically, how to create a pollinator…

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About the show

Celebrating 20 years! Practical, joyful, real-world inspiration for living sustainably, healthfully, and compassionately—for humankind, animalkind, and the ecosystems we all depend on. Tools, tips, stories, and resources on plant-based eating, wellness, wildlife, biodiversity, conservation, zero-waste living, travel, animals, history, etymology, and so much more hosted by author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau since 2006. www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com