#45 Reclaiming the Joy of Eating: Disrupting Food Culture with Amy Zimmerman

In this episode of Brand Disruptors, Mia LaMotte welcomes Amy Zimmerman, a food scientist turned public health advocate, gardener, and innovator on a mission to simplify the way we eat. Amy takes us on a journey through her career, spanning flavor research, agricultural work, food policy, and motherhood—to reveal the truth behind the food industry and how we’ve been conditioned to eat in ways that don’t serve us.

Together, Mia and Amy dig into what it means to eat well, why frozen foods deserve a second look, and how everyday people can create their own food rules rooted in joy and intention, not shame or restriction.

Whether you're a busy parent, a conscious eater, or just tired of being overwhelmed by food trends, Amy’s approach will help you rethink your kitchen routines and reconnect with the power of your own gut instinct.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why frozen doesn’t mean fake—and how to use it to your advantage
• How outdated beliefs and industry greenwashing keep us in food shame
• Why intuitive eating isn’t about perfection, it’s about permission
• How “hero ingredients” can save time and make healthy eating effortless

Amy reminds us: You don’t need a degree to eat well. You just need to notice your patterns, be kind to yourself, and find your own food rhythm.