Episode
Tapping Into Freedom
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- Jun 17, 2026
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Summary
This is the season seven finale—and it's a personal one. In this solo episode, I explore what freedom actually feels like in the body: not the rush, not the grand gesture, but the quieter, more powerful kind that's available to us in any moment of everyday life. From harvesting arugula on an unexpected free morning to catching myself measuring tamari in my own fried rice recipe, I get honest about how easy it is to forget the freedom we already have—and how tiny acts of remembering are what bring us back. I also introduce Cook Free , a new summer series that invites you to step away from the recipe and trust yourself in the kitchen. In this episode: * What freedom actually feels like in the body (and why it's quieter than you'd expect) * The micro-moments that crack the door open * A kitchen story about tamari, fried rice, and agency * A sneak peek at the Cook Free series * A love letter to you before the summer break LINKS AND RESOURCES * Subscribe to the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ *Listen to the full season of the podcast here: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/podcast * Mind, Body, Spirit, Food Cookbook: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe