Cooking Your Way to Calm: Get Out of Your Own Head and Get Into the Kitchen

Many of us are consumed each and every day with stress and the daily struggles of life. How do I take care of myself, make time for friends, and still prioritize my health and wellbeing? How do I get all my daily tasks done without feeling like a stressed-out lunatic?

The good news is the answer is already within reach. Take a moment to consider the last time you rolled up your sleeves in the kitchen and finally took the first bite of the food you’ve been craving. Do you remember the satisfaction, the feeling of accomplishment? This is exactly what can lead to lower anxiety. And we have a wealth of opportunities each and every day to try it out.

Cooking Your Way to a Calm Mind is an empowering guide to cook your way to less anxiety, more confidence, and a happier life-whether you are comfortable in the kitchen or a nervous newbie-from a licensed social worker and expert in culinary therapy. Each week, we’ll focus on developing a specific life skill linked to reducing anxiety and tackle a recipe designed to help you learn and master this skill. You’ll find the kitchen is the perfect setting to practice:

Mindfulness
Problem-solving
Communication
Time management and stress management
And more!

Author: Julie Ohana
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Sheldon Press
Published: 11/18/2025
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 8.45h x 6.10w x 0.59d
ISBN: 9781399822664
Language: English