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Eat Your ContentAuthor: Rich Herrera
Welcome to "Eat Your Content" with host Rich Herrera! Dive into the delectable world of food and pop culture as we explore the delicious connections between what we consume on our plates and screens. Join us for mouthwatering conversations and explore the intersection of culinary experiences and pop culture phenomena. Satisfy your cravings with Rich as he serves up a delectable blend of tasty tidbits and entertaining insights in each episode. Tune in to "Eat Your Content" and feast on a cultural smorgasbord that will leave you hungry for more!____________Website: https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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110. Why Food Scenes Make Us Cry: The Psychology of Comfort, Connection, and Cinema
Episode 109
Sunday, 30 November, 2025
Why do food scenes in movies and TV hit us so hard? Why does a simple bowl of pasta in Chef or a chaotic kitchen in The Bear stir up so much emotion?In this episode of Eat Your Content, host Rich Herrera sits down with Jennifer Teplin, licensed therapist and founder of Manhattan Wellness, to explore the emotional psychology of food in pop culture—and why what we eat on screen (and in real life) often reflects what we’re feeling deep down.Jennifer and Rich dive into:🍝 Why food scenes in movies can feel more intimate than love scenes🧠 The psychology behind comfort food and emotional eating🔥 How perfectionism and pressure in the restaurant world mirror real-life burnout❤️ How family recipes, holiday meals, and shared dishes connect to memory and identity🎥 The hidden therapy behind iconic scenes from The Bear, Chef, and It’s ComplicatedWhether you’re a foodie, a film buff, or someone trying to understand why food carries so much emotional weight, this conversation will make you see your favorite shows—and your favorite meals—in a whole new light.👉 Listen now to learn how food, emotion, and storytelling feed the human experience.____________Connect with Manhattan Wellness: gettherapytips.com____________Send us a textThanks for listening to Eat Your Content. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast through our merch store on Tee Public. Get great quality items like T-shirts, hats, mugs, and more all sporting the vibrant Eat Your Content logo. Go to teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent for more great items. Thank you for your support!Support the showWant to be a guest on Eat Your Content? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontentFollow EYC on SocialsTikTok: @eatyourcontent (https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent)YouTube: @EatYourContent (https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX)Instagram: @richherrera (https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/) & @eatyourcontent (https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent)X (formally known as Twitter): @richherrera (https://twitter.com/richherrera)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richherrera1250Atmosfy: https://atmosfy.io/richherreraWeb: https://my.linkpod.site/eatyourcontent
