Doulas of all kinds are emerging to support folks navigating the ever changing landscapes of modern society – gender doulas, death doulas, abortion doulas, portal doulas. Food doula is a form of non-medical, holistic care that uses food both as a tool for and location from which to change.
This is client led and centered work, so services are emergent, co-creative, collaborative, and responsive. There are so many ways to work together. Here are some examples:
Prepared Foods
organic, local, seasonal foods that meet your dietary needs with preparation techniques supporting digestion, bioavailability, & nervous system regulation
Apothe-kitchen
build a food as medicine kitchen & make your kitchen a healing space for you, your community, & the planet
Fortify Your Favorite Meals
boost the nutrient content of foods you already enjoy
Telling New Food Stories
naming the stories you’ve been told about food & creating new narratives
Grocery Store Navigation
support deciphering labels, knowing what to look for & what to avoid (based on your personal preferences, values, dietary needs, etc)
Food as Ritual
co-create food that celebrates & honors anything you’d like to bring meaning, intention, & magic to
Gardening to Eat/Planting a Full Table
support garden planning, harvesting, & food processing
Pantry Overhaul
build a pantry based on your values, preferences, budget, & dietary needs
Kitchen Re/Organization
make your kitchen a space that works for you
Meal Planning/Meal Prep
support creating meals & menus that fit your life & your needs
Play with Your Food
explore ways to bring levity, silliness, & joy into the kitchen & into your body through food
Creating a Family Cookbook
capture the culture, memory, and legacy of your family through the foods you love & share
Newsletter
sporadic writing