Category: Mindful Meals

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Mindful Meals

Eating in Social Situations When Swallowing Is Hard

Eating is rarely just about food. It’s about timing, conversation, shared plates, laughter, and unspoken rules about pace and participation.

January 17, 2026 No Comments

Fear of swallowing or choking can create a cycle of tension and avoidance. Discover how to identify the thoughts that block your bites and start breaking the loop.

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Identifying Thoughts That Block Your Bites

It can feel like a betrayal from mind to body when swallowing, something you used to do automatically, has turned

October 8, 2025 No Comments

Mindful Meals

Mindful Eating

Engaging the Senses with a Single Bite Mindful eating is a powerful tool, especially when navigating dysphagia. It helps build

September 27, 2025 No Comments

Amy Listermann, MS, CCC-SLP

Written by Amy Listermann, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist and founder of Same Menu. With over a decade in kitchen, I share practical and impactful ways to improve quality and nutrition while navigating difficulties chewing and swallowing. Expert in dysphagia-safe cooking and IDDSI aligned meals. Winner of 2019 international dysphagia recipe contest hosted by IDDSI.