Episode 143: Understanding Culinary Psychology with Stelios Kiosses

Episode 143: Understanding Culinary Psychology with Stelios Kiosses

April 1, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 143

About this episode

Stelios Kiosses discusses the connection between food, psychology, and wellbeing.

On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Stelios Kiosses, psychotherapist, Course Director at the University of Oxford, and pioneering voice in the emerging field of culinary psychology. With over three decades of clinical experience, Stelios explores how food is inseparably connected to how we think, feel, and live. He has spoken at Harvard Medical School, authored books, and has just released his latest book, Culinary Psychology: Food Choices and the Mind-Body Connection . Tune in to explore how flavor, perception, and mindful eating shape our relationship with food, and discover the ways chefs and culinary experiences can influence wellbeing, behavior, and satisfaction. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Food Foundation.

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