In this episode, Chad Frischmann interviews chef Charles Michel about the importance of food education and the role of food in creating a regenerative future. They discuss the need for a mindset shift in our relationship with food and how food can be a conduit to culture and community. Charles emphasizes the importance of questioning our food choices and making more informed decisions that benefit both ourselves and the planet. He also highlights the role of art and pleasure in driving change and encourages individuals to explore different foods and flavors. The episode concludes with a vision for a regenerative future where children are taught about the principles of the living world through food education.

Charles Bio:

In 2020, he consulted for the World Food Programme in Colombia. Charles began as a chef at the Institut Paul Bocuse, later training in Michelin-star restaurants. He shifted to using food as art to evoke emotion and community impact. From 2013-2016, he was “chef-in-residence” at Oxford’s Experimental Psychology department. He's advised brands on new food paradigms and creates educational content on Patreon. With over 30 talks and 12 published papers, he advocates for food literacy's transformative power, teaching worldwide and emphasizing food's role in social and environmental change.

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Twitter: @charlesxmichel

Instagram: @charlesxmichel