Borrowed Time

In this episode, we delve into the world of culinary arts and its impact on individuals navigating through health crises. We explore how the act of cooking and the sensory experience of food can offer comfort, evoke memories, and serve as a therapeutic outlet during times of uncertainty. We'll hear from chefs who have used their skills to aid their own healing process, and dietitians who advocate for the role of food beyond nutrition in health crises.

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Show Notes

In this episode, we delve into the world of culinary arts and its impact on individuals navigating through health crises. We explore how the act of cooking and the sensory experience of food can offer comfort, evoke memories, and serve as a therapeutic outlet during times of uncertainty. We'll hear from chefs who have used their skills to aid their own healing process, and dietitians who advocate for the role of food beyond nutrition in health crises. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is Borrowed Time?

What happens in the space between diagnosis and outcome? Therapist and cancer survivor Alex Thompson creates intimate conversations with people navigating life-altering health challenges. Not focused on medicine or inspiration, but on the profound psychological territory of uncertainty—how people find meaning, maintain relationships, and define identity when the future becomes suddenly fragile and precious.