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E118 - Creativity in the Kitchen | Secrets to being happier by playing with your food.
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- Mar 19, 2026
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- 2027
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Kitchen Creativity: The Secret to Better Health & Happiness | E118 🎨 In this episode of Create-Today, Beth takes you somewhere a little unexpected — into the kitchen — and what she shares just might change the way you think about food forever. A QUESTION for you... What if feeding yourself well was one of the most creative things you could do today? That's exactly what you’ll explore in E118, and it is so good. In this episode, you'll discover: 🎨 Why your creative instincts are actually wired to help you make better food choices — and how to trust them 🧠 The jaw-dropping science behind how the food you eat directly fuels (or drains) your brain's ability to focus, create, and stay emotionally resilient 🌈 The "eat the rainbow" principle — why color in your food is not just beautiful, it's brain medicine (flavonoids, antioxidants, and neuroplasticity, oh my!) 😊 The gut-brain connection: why 90–95% of your serotonin is made in your gut — and what that means for your mood, creativity, and anxiety levels 🍳 Why cooking IS creating — and how chopping, stirring, and a pretty plate activates the same calming, joy-producing brain state as painting, crocheting, or crafting 🍽️ The Oxford University study that proves a beautifully plated meal actually tastes better — and how to use this to your advantage every single day ✨ 5 simple, fast plating ideas you can try this week — no chef skills required — that make your meals feel intentional, beautiful, and nourishing 💡 Beth's personal health journey — how she became healthier, stronger, and happier through the lens of creativity (and what her daughter, a registered dietician, taught her along the way) 🕯️ How slowing down at the table — using candles, pretty dishes, no screens — can help you eat less, enjoy more, and even... lose we…