How To Eat Alone – Details, episodes & analysis

*Trigger warning* Contains themes of childhood sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care of yourselves when listening to this episode.

In Episode 17, I talk to designer Sophia Luu, a Vietnamese British designer who's work focuses on difficult and taboo subjects.  Sophia founded the organisation Secrets Worth Sharing that advocates for better and more open discussions surrounding childhood sexual abuse.  A survivor herself, Sophia talks about how to both share and receive secrets better and how we can have more frank conversations as a society to help people carrying around dark secrets feel less alone.  Also includes some pretty delightful discussions about oxtail pho and the joy that comes with pimping up packets of instant ramen.

You can find out more and donate to Secrets Worth Sharing here: https://www.secretsworthsharing.com/

'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that explores the uncelebrated art of eating alone, whilst also looking at topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one.  This episode comes with a recipe for a decadent oxtail pho and a guide to tarting up ramen. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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In Episode 16, I talk to food anthropologist, Dr Mukta Das. Mukta’s work concerns commensality and hospitality, but in order to get the full spectrum of these topics, she must also study the opposite of these, which is eating alone. We discuss whether eating with other people is really as good as it supposed to be and the challenge of studying eating alone in an academic setting...

'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that explores the uncelebrated art of eating alone, whilst also looking at topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one, although this one doesn't have one because I encourage you to order yourself a takeaway...

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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Broadcaster and host of the 'Your Last Meal' podcast, Rachel Belle, talks to me about her recent mission to learn how to make a campfire from scratch by herself and why all women should know how to start a fire. This episode looks at the joy of self sufficiency, messy eating habits and why you should never say no to a solo trip.

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  This episode is published alongside a recipe for spaghetti meatballs FOR ONE and also contains lots of tips from Rachel for cooking over a campfire. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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A discussion with Ali Kakande, founder of Caribeats - a 'meals on wheels' type of organisation that provides delicious, Caribbean meals for vulnerable members of Hackney's Caribbean community who found themselves isolated and without support systems in the wake of 2020's pandemic. This episode looks at the idea of comfort and that everyone should be able to embrace their heritage through their cultural food, regardless of their circumstances.  

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  Episode 7 is published alongside a recipe for an OG chicken  and crisp butty.

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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What is loneliness, really? Why do we feel it, where does it come from? In Episode 6, I speak with Dr Sophie Mort, author of bestseller 'A Manual for Being Human' about understanding loneliness from a psychological perspective.

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  This episode comes with a recipe for a very impressive poke bowl for one!

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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This episode  is dedicated to my one true love - bread! In it, I  talk to three ex-baking colleagues, Gloria Ford (Chef/Baker), Maisie Collins (Hearth Bakery) and Allisa Murphy MacFarlen (CHIB Bakery) about the trials and tribulations of bakery night shifts and how baking and solitude often go hand in hand.

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  Episode 5 is published alongside a recipe for cookie dough for one and a rye loaf for one. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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Episode 4 of the 'How to eat alone' podcast looks at the pressure and expectations placed on women to have children.  In this episode, I talks to high profile nanny, Elisabeth Scott, who is part of the We Are Child Free project, about why she made the decision not to have children, how the medical profession treat childless women, her recent hysterectomy and why she loves cereal so much. 


The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  This episode is published alongside a recipe for overnight oats for one.

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

Music:
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A discussion with Gareth Wright (International High Altitude Mountain Guide/Former British Army) about travelling the world, what mountains mean to him and how being alone can be an important tool. This episode looks at the joys of taking it slowly, finding perspective in solitary places and the life of an eternal backpacker.

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one. This episode is published alongside two recipes - one for the Salvadorean snack, pupusas and curtido, the other for a small, but mighty banana bread for one.

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

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In Episode 2, I talk to Helen Sproat, (Psychotherapist/Kundalini Yoga Teacher/Mind Foundation) about psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, tripping out on spicy curries and ask her what loneliness really is...

The 'How To Eat Alone' podcast is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one. This episode is published alongside a recipe for a spicy, vegetarian coconut curry. Helen has also shared with us a superb playlist for solo-dancing-around-the-house. Take a look at the blog for details. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here. 

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Behold, the cheese toastie, a good friend to the solo cook ! In Episode 1, I talk to chef and 'toastie queen,' Katie Holton (Canababes/What Katie Did Next Cafe) about why cheese toasties have permeated her life as she takes us through her little black book of toastie memories. 

'How To Eat Alone' is a collection of conversations and recipes that explore topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every podcast episode, I’ll share a recipe which is designed to be cooked and eaten by one person and one person only. Episode 1 is published alongside two toastie recipes — a savoury ham, cheese and pineapple toastie and a sweet, posh chocolate and strawberry toastie.

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here. 

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Ben Beiny
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