Create with Franz

About Create with Franz

A podcast dedicated to sharing actionable steps we can take to improve our well being and mental health, so we can create the life we want!

Publisher

Franz Sidney - The Art of Living

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jul 2020

Latest episode

31 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 439 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   31 Oct 2026

   Don't throw food away - ferment it

   Why do even trained professionals throw away one-third of the food they buy—and how are home cooks unknowingly repeating the exact same mistake every single week? In this episode, former 5-star executive chef and Noma fermentation lab alumnus Nicolas Perrin reveals the hidden psychology behind food waste and shows how turning scraps into ferments, powders, and preserves builds both self-reliance and intense flavor. In this episode, you'll discover: Why professional kitchens (and home cooks) bin perfectly good food. The Noma Flavor Toolbox: How salt, time, drying, and vinegar convert single ingredients into four distinct culinary uses. How to harness preserved food power at home and save money, unlocking new flavors along the way A simple 3-part rule to lock in self-reliance before you even put your groceries away. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/xxPrCxfdUSI My recommendations: The Noma Guide to Fermentation is a New York Times Bestseller written by René Redzepi, the co-owner of Noma—four times named the world's best restaurant. Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4hnvehi Two great articles to get you started: https://foodprint.org/blog/reducing-food-waste-with-fermentation/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78kmj2kyklo Nicolas Perrin, a French chef, is a former executive chef of a five-star hotel in Courchevel, who recently worked at the renowned restaurant Noma. Today Nicolas runs his own company, doing creative culinary consulting for restaurants and hotels. Sustainability has driven his thinking since the start of his career. Fermented food matters more than ever, both for the environment and for your health. This interview is part of a series of episodes dedicated to self reliance. Being self reliant starts in the kitchen and can benefit your wallet and your health too! 🙏🏼 Thank you for investing your valuable time with us today. If this message spoke to your soul, you are now a messenger. Choose to be the light today and help someone to change their life, too. 🌅 Share the Light: leave a comment, hit subscribe and share this episode right now with one friend who needs an actionable solution. ✍🏼 Leave your legacy: write a quick rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or Podchaser to help others find true wellness. This is a zero cost way to spread our message even further. Here is the direct link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/create-with-franz-1659195

2. 

   24 Oct 2026

   The Self reliant kitchen: improve your gut flora in three steps

   How can simple food traditions help us build everyday independence? In this episode, author and nutritionist Zuza Zak (@zuzazakcooks) joins me to explore how fermentation, foraging, and small-scale preserving can transform both our health and our self-reliance. Zuza shares easy, practical ways to nurture our gut flora, cut down on food waste, and create fun, wholesome recipes using what we already have—from purple sauerkraut to dandelion pesto. We also dive into the gut-brain axis, how to pass these empowering skills down to kids, and why taking care of your gut is one of the most effective ways to build a healthier, happier life today. Topics covered: gut health, fermented food, gut and brain axis, healthy gut healthy mind, ADHD, gutsy kids, easy fermentation, recipes for gut friendly foods, Polish fermented food, flower medicine, self reliance Find Zuza here: https://www.instagram.com/zuzazakcooks Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/329dkAoD0Yc Learn more with my useful affiliate links: The Gutsy Kids Cookbook: Over 50 Fun Recipes for Healthy Guts and Strong Kids https://amzn.to/4yPo2S7 I learned how to ferment food with this book: Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen https://amzn.to/4rp7Q7N 🙏🏼 Thank you for investing your valuable time with us today. If this message spoke to your soul, you are now a messenger. Choose to be the light today and help someone to change their life, too. 🌅 Share the Light: leave a comment, hit subscribe and share this episode right now with one friend who needs an actionable solution. ✍🏼 Leave your legacy: write a quick rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or Podchaser to help others find true wellness. This is a zero cost way to spread our message even further. Here is the direct link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/create-with-franz-1659195 ❤️ Thank you for being the reason this message reaches the world. God bless you!

3. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Gardening for the terrified

   Think you don't have enough space, time, or a green thumb to grow your own food? In this episode, kitchen-garden coach and herbalist Corinne Beirne (founder of The Nourished Garden) joins the show to debunk the myth that self-reliance requires an acre of land. Corinne shares simple, stress-free strategies to help you get your hands in the dirt today—even if you only have a sunny balcony, a patio, or a single container. We explore how starting small with foods you love can save money, calm your nervous system, and build true everyday confidence. We cover: 🪴 The 1-Container Rule: How to build a micro-garden around meals you already eat ✂️ Repeat-Harvest Plants: The best greens and herbs for continuous picks 🌿 Garden Wellness: How connecting with nature steadies your nervous system and builds resilience We will also cover how she managed to deal with MCAS when all the doctors had given up on her and herbs came to the rescue Find Corinne here: www.thenourishedgarden.com Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/olJkZuE9zO0 Go deeper with my affiliate links to the books I actually read: Herbs and Healing Plants of Britain & Europe https://amzn.to/4iCpmTC Grow Your Own Drugs: Easy Recipes for Natural Remedies and Beauty Fixes (As seen on BBC) https://amzn.to/4yU7sAM Grow It, Heal It: Natural and Effective Herbal Remedies from Your Garden or Windowsill https://amzn.to/3TGSVt6 🙏🏼 Thank you for investing your valuable time with us today. If this message spoke to your soul, you are now a messenger. Choose to be the light today and help someone to change their life, too. 🌅 Share the Light: leave a comment, hit subscribe and share this episode right now with one friend who needs an actionable solution. ✍🏼 Leave your legacy: write a quick rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or Podchaser to help others find true wellness. This is a zero cost way to spread our message even further. Here is the direct link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/create-with-franz-1659195 ❤️ Thank you for being the reason this message reaches the world. God bless you! Topics covered: How to grow herbs at home, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome herbs, MCAS, Herbs for nervous system regulation, Herbalism for beginners, Low histamine kitchen garden, Beginner herbalism tutorial, Kitchen garden coach, Growing herbs for MCAS, Container herb gardening, self reliance with gardening, LDS self reliance

Who has been a guest on Create with Franz

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nicole Valentine
• Dr Ja-Naé Duane
• Steven Fisher
• Zac Engler
• Dean Batson

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

5,808

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

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Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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