In this episode of the Fieldnotes podcast, Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Dr. Colin Zhu—a family and lifestyle medicine physician, chef, and health coach—about the powerful role food plays in shaping personal well-being, community connection, and planetary sustainability. Drawing from his upbringing under a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and his diverse medical background, Dr. Zhu explains how disconnection from our food sources has widespread health and ecological consequences. He emphasizes that food is more than nourishment—it's a love language, a tool for healing, and a reflection of our relationship with ourselves and the planet. Together, they discuss how mindfulness, meaningful relationships, and small daily choices can catalyze major transformations in individual and collective health. Timestamps: (00:55) Food connects us across all levels (04:30) Food is emotional and political (07:04) DOs embrace holistic mind-body healing (10:32) Livestock drives rainforest destruction (17:23) Relationships predict health and longevity    ____________________________________________________________________________   Key Takeaways: Food is love, culture, and identity. Disconnection from food harms health. Lifestyle medicine treats root causes. Small habits create lasting change. Wellness thrives through collective action.

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