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Recipes 4 Survival, Mindful Meals, & Sustainable Living TipsAuthor: Donna Goldman
The DVine Line Presents, the Recipes 4 Survival podcast. Conceptual Artist, Donna Goldman, elevates the Recipes 4 Survival brand sharing Sustainable Living tips to help eliminate food packaging waste, esteemable rituals and making Mindful Meals through her adored way of storytelling and being in conversation with her guests. It is my hope to raise the awareness of our audience to become resourceful conscious citizen and that they are inspired to serve of their friends, family, community & the planet. Lofty Yes, but Im here to try and give it a go. Support this podcast by subscribing and sharing with your friends. Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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A Melted Cabbage Journey: Saying No to Cheap Dopamine. Recipes4Survival Lives
Episode 2
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
Recently, I heard neuroscientist Emily McDonald share something that stopped me in my tracks on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast: one major reason we get stuck in procrastination is because we’re “chasing cheap dopamine.”It’s that quick-hit comfort—constant snacking, scrolling, or little rewards—that keeps us from doing the deeper, more nourishing things that actually leave us feeling accomplished.For me, my version of cheap dopamine was taking myself out to dinner… Even when I could’ve been home working on personal projects that truly matter to me—and eating just as beautifully.That’s where Recipes 4 Survival continues to show up as something constant and grounding in my life. More than a job, more than a routine—it fulfills me in a way that’s hard to describe until you’ve felt it yourself.And this dish, melted cabbage, is the perfect example.It’s simple, economical, and deeply comforting—and the joy and sense of accomplishment I get from making it far exceeds anything I would’ve had to forage for in the bitter cold anyway.Now, don’t get me wrong: I absolutely believe in treating yourself. I love dining out, and when I do, I order whatever I wouldn’t make at home.But if you’re thinking, “Sure, you can cook like this because you’re a chef,” I promise—I can coach you in a way that makes cooking at home feel not only doable but genuinely empowering.So let’s get into it.This is a fabulous one-pan dish: silky, oven-finished cabbage wedges with a bold tahini–balsamic–quince dressing. No fancy knife skills, no fuss — just a beautiful ritual you can make your own.In this episode:choosing to cook at home as an act of self-carecutting, searing, and braising cabbage wedgesbuilding a light bouillon with a little chili heatmaking a tahini–balsamic–quince dressingoven timing, glazing, and finishing uncoveredserving ideas: rice, toasted baguette, or straight from the panreflections on comfort, routine, and mindful eatingand an open question: nuclear winter vs. global warmingIf you have any questions or want more recipes and guidance, visit recipes4survival.com.MINDFUL MEALS & SUSTAINABLE LIVING - The Art of Living an Elevated Lifestyle
