Cultivating Mindfulness and Food Justice: A Conversation with Rachel Black of the Garden School Foundation

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Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation

Melanie Sona and Erin Liedtke

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Erin and Melanie are on a mission to uncover the powerful connection between neighborhoods and health. Did you know your zip code can influence your health more than your genetic code? Each episode, they dive into inspiring conversations with public health experts and community leaders, unraveling the hidden threads that tie our well-being to the environments we live in. Tune in every other Monday for fresh insights, bold ideas, and a shared journey toward building a healthier nation—one neighborhood at a time!

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Cultivating Mindfulness and Food Justice: A Conversation with Rachel Black of the Garden School Foundation

Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation

57 minutes 6 seconds

1 year ago

Cultivating Mindfulness and Food Justice: A Conversation with Rachel Black of the Garden School Foundation

Join us for a captivating episode featuring Rachel Black, the Executive Director of the Garden School Foundation. Discover the innovative framework used by the Garden School to foster mindfulness, equitable food access, environmental stewardship, and a love for trying new foods among elementary school children. Rachel delves into the profound impact of integrating outdoor time and gardening skills in children, highlighting how these activities promote healthy eating habits, nutritious decision-making, and a deep connection to and responsibility for the environment.

This multifaceted conversation also explores the intersection of this unique educational approach with community-wide food justice and conscious food usage and conservation. Tune in to learn how the Garden School Foundation is transforming education and nurturing a more mindful, health-conscious, and environmentally responsible generation.

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