Food Therapy: Book Reading + conversation with Luis Mojica and Daniel Mate
Join us at the Alchemist Kitchen Elixir Bar in SoHo on Tuesday April 28th at 7pm with author Luis Mojica for an intimate evening talk about his new book Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma.
Join Luis Mojica, somatic educator and author sits down in conversation with Daniel Maté to explore food as a tool for nervous system repair and trauma recovery.
Food is the most powerful yet overlooked resource for regulation, both on the therapist couch and in our everyday lives. Together, Luis and Daniel will discuss key parts of the book, including how healing is interrupted by food-induced stress, glucose imbalance, and adrenaline — but also how the intersection of somatics, trauma education, and food as medicine can bring balance back to a body in overwhelm.
Luis will also do a short reading and Q&A, with book signing at the end of the evening.
Ticket includes:
- Book talk & Q&A
- Discussion
- Herbal tea
- 15% off Anima Mundi products in store
Some copies of the book will be available for purchase and Luis is happy to sign copies for guests as well.
Space is very limited please purchase tickets in advance. Refunds only accepted up to 24 hours prior to event. Day of requests or no-call no-shows are not eligible for refunds outside of emergencies.
Luis Mojica is a somatic educator, nutritionist, founder of Holistic Life Navigation, and author of Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress and Trauma (Hay House, 2026). The heart of Luis work connects whole foods and trauma recovery with a focus on the nervous system and adrenals, meaning food has a real impact on how we process and repair the stress or trauma still being held in our bodies. The foundation of Luis' teachings support relating and listening to the body through the lens of somatics, and finding safety within yourself in any situation. Luis' enjoys teaching people from around the world through online offerings like webinars, courses, and a membership, as well as in-person speaking engagements, workshops, and retreats.
Daniel Maté is an acclaimed Vancouver-born composer, lyricist, playwright, and educator known for his musical theatre work and as a "mental chiropractor." A winner of the Kleban Prize for promising lyricists, he co-authored the best-selling book The Myth of Normal with his father, Dr. Gabor Maté, and operates a personal growth service, Take A Walk With Daniel.
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