Why Are We Too Busy to Eat Together? - Ryann Morris

We feed our families every day. But when was the last time we actually slowed down and ate together? Between hockey practices, work trips, and whatever the hell we’re supposed to make for dinner, feeding ourselves can become one more thing to get through. And somewhere in all that rushing, we miss the chance to be with each other.

This week, I’m joined by Ayurvedic chef and Food Brilliance founder Ryann Morris to talk about what happens when we make room for connection in the kitchen.

After complications from a routine surgery led to years of health struggles, Ryann found her way to culinary school and a different relationship with food. She shares that journey, her approach to cooking, and the joy she finds growing and sharing food with her community.

We also get into parenting teenagers who think we know absolutely nothing, the pressure to do everything well, and why involving someone in making a meal can matter as much as sitting down to eat it. There’s dancing in the kitchen, a community garden full of characters, and three teenage boys making brownies in my house at three in the morning.

The meal doesn’t have to be perfect. Let someone roll out the dough. Ask about the recipe they grew up with. Put on a song while you do the dishes.

There are so many ordinary moments where we can find each other again.

In this episode: How Ryann’s health struggles changed her relationship with food. Her Ayurvedic approach to cooking and paying attention to your body. Moving beyond “good food” and “bad food.” Getting teenagers involved in the kitchen. How shared meals carry memories, culture, and family stories. Making room for joy and connection in a busy household. Ryann’s documentary, Food Is Everything.

Your invitation this week: dance in your kitchen. Let your kids roll their eyes. You might be making a memory they’ll keep.

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