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PATH Positive Approaches To HealthYour Virtual Road Trip To Feeling Well. Author: Jenny Pitcher
PATH is a cross-country road trip navigated by registered dietitians and long-time friends Jenny and Toni. PATH spotlights Americas diverse subculturesin communities from Berkeley to Birminghamrevealing some surprising and practical roads to healthier living for ourselves and the nation. PATH is our Positive Approach To Health. Ride along with us!To access show notes, recipes, resources and pics of our awesome pups check us out at:https://www.thepathpod.com/ Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 172: Road Trip... Destination Portland, Oregon - Kitchen Hopping, Heart Work & The Love of Plants
Episode 172
Monday, 21 September, 2026
In this episode, Toni and Jenny sit down with the endlessly inspiring Lauren Chandler - plant‑forward chef educator, social worker, culinary creative, and joyful human being. Lauren’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and wholehearted presence.From losing her mother at age 12 to traveling the world on a Watson Fellowship, Lauren learned early how food, connection, and noticing the small things can shape a life. Her “kitchen hopping” year abroad became the spark for a 25‑year career teaching people to cook with confidence, creativity, and delight.Lauren shares how she moved through restaurants, social work, Whole Foods Market, and faculty life at NUNM—always following her heart and always returning to the kitchen. She talks about becoming a “food translator” for patients overwhelmed by nutrition advice, her love of cabbage and lentils, and the magic of simple techniques that make plant‑rich cooking doable for everyone.We also explore her recent passion project: the Amaranth Institute Symposium, a vibrant, community‑driven celebration of a resilient, climate‑friendly crop. Lauren’s description of “glamoranth camp” is worth the listen alone.This conversation is full of joy, whimsy, authenticity, and the reminder that small shifts—whether in the kitchen or in life—can create meaningful change!
