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Mindfulness Beyond the Kitchen, Melanie Underwood

Writer: Melanie
Melanie
Dec 14, 2025
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Updated: Oct 1

FEATURED ON THE BELOW THE SURFACE AT THE NOW PODCAST


Mindfulness Beyond the Kitchen, Melanie Underwood


Melanie Underwood joined Below the Surface at The NoW to talk about mindfulness, presence and the way those practices influence her work as a culinary educator.


“Now what?” as a way forward


A central idea in the conversation is a lesson Melanie learned early in life: a difficult moment can be acknowledged without becoming the end of the story. The next question is what happens now—what is the next useful step?


Grounding through ordinary practice


Melanie discusses the daily work of staying grounded and connected, and how cooking offers a practical environment for attention, sensory awareness and recovery from overwhelm.


Beyond technique


The episode also captures a theme that continues through Nourish & Gather today: culinary education can teach more than recipes. It can help people practice presence, flexibility, self-trust and connection.



BELOW THE SURFACE AT THE NOW PODCAST • Mindfulness, resilience and culinary education

 
 
 

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