Healing with Cacao: Relieve Anxiety, Boost Energy, & Longevity with Dan Koch
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When you think of cacao, your mind probably goes straight to chocolate—but what if this rich superfood could also offer deep healing and transform your daily rituals? From boosting your health to serving as a nutrient-packed alternative to coffee, alcohol, and other stimulants, cacao holds surprising benefits beyond its sweet reputation.
Dan Koch is the founder of Sacred Taste Cacao, a company committed to bringing the healing and spiritual benefits of cacao to a global community. During his sound healing ceremonies worldwide, Dan merges music and cacao and discovers that this heart-opening medicine is exactly what people crave.
In this week's episode with Dan Koch, you’ll discover:
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How cacao can be a nutrient-rich alternative to coffee, alcohol, and other stimulants.
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The health benefits of cacao, include improved heart health, brain function, and nervous system relaxation.
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Why ethical cacao sourcing supports Indigenous communities and helps protect the rainforest.
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The spiritual and emotional benefits of cacao ceremonies for healing and connection.
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How cacao can help you feel more present and connected to yourself, others, and the planet.
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Insights into Mayan culture and the spiritual history of cacao.
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Unique ways to enhance your cacao experience, like pairing it with music through Dan’s innovative packaging.
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And so much more!
Episode resources:
- Learn more about Sacred Taste Cacao and shop their products here. Use the code FOODMATTERS for 10% off.
- Follow Dan Koch on Instagram.
- Watch the Transcendence Documentary Series here.
- Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here.
Our friends at The Sacred Taste Cacao have given us a special discount code for the Food Matters Community. Use the code FOODMATTERS at checkout for 10% off storewide.
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Laurentine ten Bosch, filmmaker of Food Matters, Hungry For Change and TRANSCENDENCE - Live Life Beyond The Ordinary and founder of FMTV. Along with James Colquhoun, Laurentine founded Food Matters, giving people the tools (films, books, website, TV) to take charge of their own health. Food Matters is an internationally acclaimed widely popular documentary about the medical and healthcare industries. Their latest documentary, Hungry For Change, reveals how the diet and processed food industries are the enemies of permanent weight loss, vibrant health, and natural living. From here, FMTV was born! A place where we can access vital information by watching all of your favorite inspiring documentaries, expert interviews & recipe videos in one place.