Simple Seasonal Cooking & Self-Care with Melina Hammer

How do we cultivate true nourishment and ease in the kitchen when life feels overwhelming and busy? In this episode of Mind Body Spirit Food, Nicki Sizemore sits down with Melina Hammer—food stylist, photographer, and author of 'A Year at Catbird Cottage'—to discuss practical self-care, simple seasonal cooking, and how to find quiet moments of intention amidst the noise of everyday life. In this conversation, we explore: • How to feel nourished when you don't have hours to spend cooking • The art of seasonal eating and slowing down in the kitchen • Simple self-care practices that connect food, body, and spirit • Shifting away from overwhelm and embracing culinary ease and intuition 🌿 ABOUT MELINA HAMMER: Melina Hammer is a food stylist, photographer, recipe developer, and author of 'A Year at Catbird Cottage'. Learn more about her work at https://lickingtheplate.com or follow her on Instagram @melinahammer. ✨ ABOUT MIND BODY SPIRIT FOOD: Hosted by cookbook author and teacher Nicki Sizemore, Mind Body Spirit Food explores the deep connection between food, intuition, and spiritual growth—on and beyond the plate. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: • Read the full episode notes & get exclusive recipes on Substack: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com • Follow Nicki on Instagram:   / nickisizemore   • Subscribe to the channel for weekly conversations on holistic wellness and intentional living! #MindfulEating #SelfCare #MelinaHammer #Nourishment #SimpleCooking #MindBodySpiritFood #SubstackPodcast #SeasonalEating