How Eating Got Complicated

This podcast episode explores our changing relationship with food throughout history, from its status as a basic need to its current state as a subject of obsession and anxiety. The speakers argue that the disconnect between wanting and liking food, fueled by the ubiquity of hyper-palatable options and the influence of diet culture, has led to unhealthy eating habits. They emphasize the importance of mindfulness, attention, and cultural context in fostering a healthy relationship with food, acknowledging the challenges posed by modern food marketing and branding strategies.