The Slow Melt: A podcast about chocolate Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:17:58 -0400 https://theslowmelt.com/ en © 2026 The Slow Melt: A podcast about chocolate yes Support this Podcast 57399684-2244-5160-8d9c-51bb52f868df The Slow Melt: a podcast about chocolate episodic false The first podcast to cover the continuum of chocolate, The Slow Melt uses chocolate as the thick, delicious lens through which to explore the world—from flavor and physiology to chemistry and conservation, from global markets and gender to climate change, social justice and beyond—highlighting the people, places and processes behind this $100 billion industry. By better understanding chocolate, we can better appreciate it, more easily identify what we love, and support the makers and producers that create those kinds of bars.

The Slow Melt is hosted and written by journalist and author Simran Sethi. Guests include farmers, conservationists, manufacturers, tasting experts, scientists, social justice advocates, chocolate purveyors and, of course, award-winning chocolate makers.

Learn more at theslowmelt.com

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]]> elinaa Buzzsprout-19240679 Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 356 full false Untitled Episode Untitled Episode elinaa Buzzsprout-19240602 Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400 408 full false The Side Effects of Discipline The Side Effects of Discipline Shoot us a text.

Summary

This episode explores the multifaceted nature of discipline, its impact on mental health, and how it can be cultivated to improve life quality. Lindsay and Mike share personal stories, practical tips, and insights on building discipline, managing setbacks, and understanding its role in personal growth.

Keywords

discipline, mental health, self-improvement, habits, resilience, personal growth, mental illness, motivation, consistency, self-esteem

Key Topics

  • The role of discipline in mental health and personal growth
  • Strategies for building and maintaining discipline
  • The impact of rigidity and flexibility in discipline

Takeaways

  • Discipline can raise your baseline, making your worst days better.
  • Starting small with discipline builds self-esteem and habit.
  • Flexibility in discipline is crucial to adapt to challenges.

Guest Name

Sound Bites

  • "Discipline raises the floor, not just the ceiling."
  • "Discipline can help you pivot through challenges."
  • "Rigidity can hinder your ability to adapt."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Personal Updates

04:48
The Reality of War and Its Impact

12:07
The Upsides of Discipline

14:29
Discipline and Self-Esteem

17:02
Challenges of Rigidity in Discipline

18:18
The Importance of Flexibility

20:55
Final Thoughts on Discipline

Resources

Thanks for listening to the Ginger and Chocolate Podcast. Check out our website at gingerandchocolate.com to get in touch with us. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast; and please subscribe to the show and select automatic downloads on your podcast app. 



]]> Shoot us a text.

Summary

This episode explores the multifaceted nature of discipline, its impact on mental health, and how it can be cultivated to improve life quality. Lindsay and Mike share personal stories, practical tips, and insights on building discipline, managing setbacks, and understanding its role in personal growth.

Keywords

discipline, mental health, self-improvement, habits, resilience, personal growth, mental illness, motivation, consistency, self-esteem

Key Topics

  • The role of discipline in mental health and personal growth
  • Strategies for building and maintaining discipline
  • The impact of rigidity and flexibility in discipline

Takeaways

  • Discipline can raise your baseline, making your worst days better.
  • Starting small with discipline builds self-esteem and habit.
  • Flexibility in discipline is crucial to adapt to challenges.

Guest Name

Sound Bites

  • "Discipline raises the floor, not just the ceiling."
  • "Discipline can help you pivot through challenges."
  • "Rigidity can hinder your ability to adapt."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Personal Updates

04:48
The Reality of War and Its Impact

12:07
The Upsides of Discipline

14:29
Discipline and Self-Esteem

17:02
Challenges of Rigidity in Discipline

18:18
The Importance of Flexibility

20:55
Final Thoughts on Discipline

Resources

Thanks for listening to the Ginger and Chocolate Podcast. Check out our website at gingerandchocolate.com to get in touch with us. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast; and please subscribe to the show and select automatic downloads on your podcast app. 



]]> Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo Buzzsprout-19065775 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1781 false Women in Craft Chocolate: Live from the Oregon Chocolate Festival Women in Craft Chocolate: Live from the Oregon Chocolate Festival This week on The Chocolate Pod, we’re bringing you a live recording from the Oregon Chocolate Festival, featuring a panel of women shaping the craft chocolate industry.

Hosted by Darlene Gallinger-Long, this conversation brings together chocolate makers and chocolatiers to share how they got started, the realities of building a business, and the resilience required to stay in it. From evolving craft and navigating pricing challenges to balancing creativity with sustainability, this panel offers an honest look at what it takes to grow in chocolate today.

You’ll hear perspectives from Dr. Melissa Berry of Missionary Chocolates, Deena Branson of Branson’s Chocolates, Evergreen Love of AhHome Chocolate, and Desiree Marca of Scharffen Berger. Together, they explore the importance of community, the role of curiosity and experimentation, and why supporting local chocolate makers matters more than ever.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like behind the scenes of craft chocolate or considered stepping into the industry yourself, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight.

Listen now to this special live episode of The Chocolate Pod. 🍫🎙️🎧

Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com

Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com

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Hosted by Darlene Gallinger-Long, this conversation brings together chocolate makers and chocolatiers to share how they got started, the realities of building a business, and the resilience required to stay in it. From evolving craft and navigating pricing challenges to balancing creativity with sustainability, this panel offers an honest look at what it takes to grow in chocolate today.

You’ll hear perspectives from Dr. Melissa Berry of Missionary Chocolates, Deena Branson of Branson’s Chocolates, Evergreen Love of AhHome Chocolate, and Desiree Marca of Scharffen Berger. Together, they explore the importance of community, the role of curiosity and experimentation, and why supporting local chocolate makers matters more than ever.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like behind the scenes of craft chocolate or considered stepping into the industry yourself, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight.

Listen now to this special live episode of The Chocolate Pod. 🍫🎙️🎧

Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com

Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com

]]> Zack Gallinger-Long Buzzsprout-19015127 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1550 1 5 false Reframing Disappointment: Turning Setbacks into Growth Reframing Disappointment: Turning Setbacks into Growth Shoot us a text.

Summary

In this episode, Mike and Lindsay explore the nature of disappointment, especially in the context of athletic pursuits and personal goals. They share personal stories, discuss reframing setbacks, and offer practical advice on handling disappointment healthily.


Keywords

disappointment, resilience, athletic goals, reframing failure, mental health, community, triathlon, Ironman, personal growth

Key Topics



  • The nature of disappointment and how to acknowledge it
  • Reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth
  • The importance of community and support systems
  • Practical strategies for managing disappointment
  • Personal stories of disappointment and resilience

Sound Bites

  • "Don't let bitterness take over your life."
  • "Life is too beautiful to let bitterness drag you down."
  • "Community is a big part of my happiness and resilience."


Thanks for listening to the Ginger and Chocolate Podcast. Check out our website at gingerandchocolate.com to get in touch with us. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast; and please subscribe to the show and select automatic downloads on your podcast app. 



]]> Shoot us a text.

Summary

In this episode, Mike and Lindsay explore the nature of disappointment, especially in the context of athletic pursuits and personal goals. They share personal stories, discuss reframing setbacks, and offer practical advice on handling disappointment healthily.


Keywords

disappointment, resilience, athletic goals, reframing failure, mental health, community, triathlon, Ironman, personal growth

Key Topics



  • The nature of disappointment and how to acknowledge it
  • Reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth
  • The importance of community and support systems
  • Practical strategies for managing disappointment
  • Personal stories of disappointment and resilience

Sound Bites

  • "Don't let bitterness take over your life."
  • "Life is too beautiful to let bitterness drag you down."
  • "Community is a big part of my happiness and resilience."


Thanks for listening to the Ginger and Chocolate Podcast. Check out our website at gingerandchocolate.com to get in touch with us. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast; and please subscribe to the show and select automatic downloads on your podcast app. 



]]> Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo Buzzsprout-18874603 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2610 false Missionary Chocolates: Dr. Melissa Berry, ND Missionary Chocolates: Dr. Melissa Berry, ND How does someone go from studying naturopathic medicine to building a chocolate company?

For Dr. Melissa Berry, the answer began with a simple act of care: creating a chocolate her mother could safely enjoy. What started as small experiments in the kitchen gradually evolved into Missionary Chocolates, a brand known for its handcrafted vegan truffles and thoughtful approach to ingredients.

Along the way, Melissa navigated doubt from others, discovered the power of community support, and learned how focusing her time on the right work could help the business grow.

Listen to her story in the latest episode of The Chocolate Pod. 🍫🎙️🎧

Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com

]]> How does someone go from studying naturopathic medicine to building a chocolate company?

For Dr. Melissa Berry, the answer began with a simple act of care: creating a chocolate her mother could safely enjoy. What started as small experiments in the kitchen gradually evolved into Missionary Chocolates, a brand known for its handcrafted vegan truffles and thoughtful approach to ingredients.

Along the way, Melissa navigated doubt from others, discovered the power of community support, and learned how focusing her time on the right work could help the business grow.

Listen to her story in the latest episode of The Chocolate Pod. 🍫🎙️🎧

Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com

]]> Zack Gallinger-Long Buzzsprout-18803289 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1484 1 4 false Makers Series 9: Fruition Chocolate Makers Series 9: Fruition Chocolate Fruition Chocolate was founded in 2011 by Bryan Graham and is based in Woodstock, USA. The company is known for stone-grinding cocoa beans as a means, Bryan says, of accentuating their inherent flavor. Fruition Chocolate won the gold medal for “Best in Competition” at the 2016 International Chocolate Awards. In this episode, Bryan tells us about his pastry chef training, the story behind the Corazon de Dahlia bar and how the proceeds help children in Peru, and about recreating flavors in chocolate that he loved in his youth.

Please join us in tasting the Corazon de Dahlia Milk Chocolate Quinoa Crunch bar. Learn more at theslowmelt.com. For more information on Fruition, head to their website (www.tastefruition.com), and use code “slowmelt” for a 15% discount from now until October 15, 2017. You can also purchase an exclusive bar bundle, including all nine bars featured in the Makers Series, at Chocolopolis.com (in the U.S.; use code “slowmelt” for a 15% discount), and find most of the bars in a subscription box by BeanBarYou.com.au (in Australia).

This episode is brought to you with the kind support of these sponsors:

Soundtrack: "Soldier" by The Slackers. Hear more at theslackers.com.

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Please join us in tasting the Corazon de Dahlia Milk Chocolate Quinoa Crunch bar. Learn more at theslowmelt.com. For more information on Fruition, head to their website (www.tastefruition.com), and use code “slowmelt” for a 15% discount from now until October 15, 2017. You can also purchase an exclusive bar bundle, including all nine bars featured in the Makers Series, at Chocolopolis.com (in the U.S.; use code “slowmelt” for a 15% discount), and find most of the bars in a subscription box by BeanBarYou.com.au (in Australia).

This episode is brought to you with the kind support of these sponsors:

Soundtrack: "Soldier" by The Slackers. Hear more at theslackers.com.

]]> The Slow Melt: a podcast about chocolate tag:audioboom.com,2017-10-06:/posts/6370544 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:19:49 -0400 1554 false Preview of Makers Series 9: Fruition Chocolate Preview of Makers Series 9: Fruition Chocolate Fruition Chocolate was founded in 2011 by Bryan Graham and is based in Woodstock, USA. The company is known for stone-grinding cocoa beans as a means, Bryan says, of accentuating their inherent flavor. Fruition Chocolate won the gold medal for “Best in Competition” at the 2016 International Chocolate Awards. In this episode, Bryan tells us about his pastry chef training, the story behind the Corazon de Dahlia bar and how the proceeds help children in Peru, and about recreating flavors in chocolate that he loved in his youth.

Launching October 6, 2017. Please join us in tasting the Corazon de Dahlia Milk Chocolate Quinoa Crunch bar. Learn more at theslowmelt.com. For more information on Fruition, head to their website (www.tastefruition.com), and use code “slowmelt” for a 15% discount on all products, including the Corazon de Dahlia Milk Chocolate Quinoa Crunch bar, from now until October 15, 2017. You can also purchase an exclusive bar bundle, including all nine bars featured in the Makers Series, at Chocolopolis.com (in the U.S.; use code “slowmelt” for a 15% discount), and find most of the bars in a subscription box by BeanBarYou.com.au (in Australia).

This episode is brought to you with the kind support of these sponsors:

Soundtrack: "Soldier" by The Slackers. Hear more at theslackers.com.

]]> Fruition Chocolate was founded in 2011 by Bryan Graham and is based in Woodstock, USA. The company is known for stone-grinding cocoa beans as a means, Bryan says, of accentuating their inherent flavor. Fruition Chocolate won the gold medal for “Best in Competition” at the 2016 International Chocolate Awards. In this episode, Bryan tells us about his pastry chef training, the story behind the Corazon de Dahlia bar and how the proceeds help children in Peru, and about recreating flavors in chocolate that he loved in his youth.

Launching October 6, 2017. Please join us in tasting the Corazon de Dahlia Milk Chocolate Quinoa Crunch bar. Learn more at theslowmelt.com. For more information on Fruition, head to their website (www.tastefruition.com), and use code “slowmelt” for a 15% discount on all products, including the Corazon de Dahlia Milk Chocolate Quinoa Crunch bar, from now until October 15, 2017. You can also purchase an exclusive bar bundle, including all nine bars featured in the Makers Series, at Chocolopolis.com (in the U.S.; use code “slowmelt” for a 15% discount), and find most of the bars in a subscription box by BeanBarYou.com.au (in Australia).

This episode is brought to you with the kind support of these sponsors:

Soundtrack: "Soldier" by The Slackers. Hear more at theslackers.com.

]]> The Slow Melt: a podcast about chocolate tag:audioboom.com,2017-09-29:/posts/6348434 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:04:52 -0400 57 false