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Welcome to Chews Wisely with Caroline Nelson, where we deconstruct food & sustainability topics with nuance and primary sources. Conversations will range from conscientious omnivory, supply chains, and regenerative agriculture, to the latest food studies, “Big Ag,” and more. At Chews Wisely, we’ll go beneath the headlines and hot takes. We believe that real climate solutions are nuanced, that facts are friendly, and that there are many right ways to eat and be sustainable. Keep the conversation going at @chewswiselypodcast on Instagram!

Latest Episodes:

[Patreon Preview] Why Do Cattle Take Up So Much Land? Mar 19, 2024

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Today we debunk the claim that cattle “take up so much land.” Or rather, we add heaps of much-needed nuance to it.

The Bloomberg article/map referenced in the episode is here.

This is a Patreon exclusive episode. To hear the full episode, become a regenerator at the link below.

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Chews Wisely is brought to you by Little Creek Lamb & Beef. Use code WISELY for 10% off your first order!

[Patreon Preview] The Wanting Is The Hardest Part (Overconsumption, Enshittification, and How to Find Joy with Less) Feb 06, 2024

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If you’ve ever felt unsettled by buying trend cycles on the internet, or noticed how nothing seems to be made to last anymore, you are definitely not alone. In today’s episode, Caroline discusses her own history with, and current thoughts on, the accumulation of stuff, and how to push back against the urge to consume our way into a more joyful, sustainable life.

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[Patreon Preview] The Simple Magic of Pantry Cooking Dec 19, 2023

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It might sound ridiculously simple, but today’s episode is about the slow shift I’ve made from recipe cooking to pantry cooking, and the joys it’s brought. We talk about how pantry cooking has built fluency in the kitchen, broadened my palette, and increased enjoyment for me in a place where traditionally I didn’t have much. Also discussed: cooking during inflated food costs, how social media has biased us towards ‘sexy’ or ‘trendy’ foods, and how to make our kitchens more functional.

Full Episode is available on the Chews Wisely Patreon feed!

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Email: chewswiselypodcast@gmail.com

How To Become A Gratitarian with Lacey Jean, Part 2 Nov 28, 2023

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Lacey Jean is a hide tanner, a butcher, a shepherdess, and a woman who has built a beautiful, rich life out of the ashes of very hard times. She’s on the podcast to talk about food and how she nourishes herself directly from her community, but as with all the best conversations we range far. We talk about resilience, reinvention, taking the life of an animal, and how to respectfully approach mentors that you’d like to learn from. We also cover how to earn your own self respect, and how to chase dreams even - and especially - when no one else is coming to help you get there.

Lacey on Instagram

Lacey’s website

Lacey’s hide tanning course

Stay in touch with Chews Wisely:

IG: @chewswiselypodcast

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Email: chewswiselypodcast@gmail.com

Chews Wisely is brought to you by Little Creek Lamb & Beef. Use code WISELY for 10% off your first order!

How To Become A Gratitarian with Lacey Jean, Part 1 Nov 21, 2023

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Lacey on Instagram

Lacey’s website

Lacey’s hide tanning course

Stay in touch with Chews Wisely:

IG: @chewswiselypodcast

Patreon: Chews Wisely

Email: chewswiselypodcast@gmail.com

Chews Wisely is brought to you by Little Creek Lamb & Beef. Use code WISELY for 10% off your first order!

Grasslands, Grazing, and GMOs with Professor Steve Smith Nov 16, 2023

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What’s the deal with grassfed vs grainfed? Are grasslands the most endangered ecosystem? Today we talk with Professor Steve Smith, an Associate Professor of Biology, Field Botany, and Sustainability at the University of Arizona, about what makes grasslands such special and fragile ecosystems, the role of large ruminants on these landscapes, and the precise nature of grazing. Steve also shares his opinions on GMOs, and weighs in on the great grassfed vs grainfed debate.

Stay in touch with Chews Wisely:

IG: @chewswiselypodcast

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Email: chewswiselypodcast@gmail.com

Chews Wisely is brought to you by Little Creek Lamb & Beef.

Are Cow Burps Causing Climate Change? with Dr. Frank Mitloehner Nov 07, 2023

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We’re joined by professor and air quality specialist Dr. Frank Mitloehner today who comes on to answer all our burning methane questions. He is director of UC Davis’ CLEAR Center, which helps the global community understand the environmental and human health impacts of livestock. What sets Dr. Mitloehner apart is his desire to work with farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness to mitigate emissions from within. On today’s episode we learn how the main greenhouses gasses differ from one another (and why it matters), what “idle cows” and “methane leakage” are, and why calling for developed nations to curb their beef production could be a huge mistake.

An extended cut of this episode is available on the Patreon feed!

UC Davis CLEAR Center

Dr. Frank Mitloehner on Twitter

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Chews Wisely is brought to you by G5 Insurance. For your farm, ranch, and small business insurance needs, check out g5agency.com! And let them know we sent you.

[Patreon Preview] Navigating A "Crunchy Adjacent" Pregnancy Nov 02, 2023

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Caroline shares a life update, how she’s thinking about food and nourishment at 21 weeks pregnant, and thoughts on navigating the medical system as someone who is “crunchy adjacent.”

This episode is a Patreon preview. To listen fully, become a member below.

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IG: @chewswiselypodcast

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Intuitive Eating, Intuitive Living Oct 31, 2023

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A personal episode about Caroline’s exploration into intuitive eating over the last year. We start with a reflection on surviving the toxic 1990’s food culture, Caroline talks about how she stopped forcing herself to eat things she didn’t like, and how she slowly got into an unstructured version of intuitive eating.

Stay in touch with Chews Wisely:

IG: @chewswiselypodcast

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Email: chewswiselypodcast@gmail.com

Chews Wisely is brought to you by G5 Insurance. For your farm, ranch, and small business insurance needs, check out g5agency.com! And let them know we sent you.

The Mysterious Lives of Honeybees with Beth Couchoud Oct 24, 2023

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Is local honey really local? Store bought honey can be cut with what? And are queens really in charge of the hive? On today’s episode you’ll hear from Beth Couchoud of Honeysuckle Nectary, who brings her passion and knowledge for beekeeping to us, along with heaps of nuance. Today’s episode will have you marveling at the magic of honeybees, seeking out your local apiaries, and popping the tires on your lawnmowers.

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Stay in touch with Chews Wisely:

IG: @chewswiselypodcast

Patreon: Chews Wisely

Email: chewswiselypodcast@gmail.com

Chews Wisely is brought to you by G5 Insurance. For your farm, ranch, and small business insurance needs, check out g5agency.com! And let them know we sent you.

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