During the pandemic, Registered Dietitian Kristin Koskinen has found that many dancers are interested in learning how they can help combat some of the stress and anxiety in our current world climate with the foods or eating behaviors they choose. In this episode, Kristin explains some of the ways that food influences our mood, and how these affects may vary depending on an individual’s preferences, genetics, or past experiences. We caution again obsessive thinking surrounding food and mood, and we discuss a fan favorite topic: what should you eat before a show?Email Kristin at: [email protected]Follow her on Instagram: @kristin_koskinen_rdnLearn more at her Website: www.eatwellpros.comHost: Ellie KusnerCo-Hosts: Ellie Kusner and Marissa SchaefferWebsite: www.dancewellpodcast.comEmail: [email protected]Introduction Soundscape: Brendan Berry and Dylan EzzieVisual Image: Katie Dean