This podcast is about all things food, health and wellness! Host Georgia Symonds welcomes a new guest into her kitchen every week in order to discuss their jour...
This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by the wonderful Amy Lanza—better known as Nourishing Amy on Instagram—where she shares an array of mouthwatering plant-based recipes, from indulgent sweet treats to wholesome nourishing bowls and everything in between.In this episode, we dive deep into the woman behind the beautiful content and her brand-new cookbook, Feel Good Kitchen—a collection of delicious recipes designed to boost your mood and nourish your brain.We also explore the fascinating connection between food and brain function, breaking down the key ingredients that contribute to a positive mindset and overall cognitive well-being. After all, the saying "you are what you eat" couldn’t be more true—we often underestimate just how much our food choices impact our body and mind.This episode is your reminder of the incredible power of nutrition and simple ways to incorporate brain-boosting foods into your daily routine.Tune in for inspiring insights and practical tips on eating with your brain health in mind!Topics we explore:The girl behind these delicious recipes -First food memory How did food become your careerHow has it been growing your instagram page Why are you vegan?The movement towards people introducing more animal products into their diet - has this ever intrigued you?The cook book and the journey in writing it?Brain healthThe foods that are particularly good for your brain?Some of your favourite recipes from the book Feel Good Kitchen can be bought hereThis episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E.145 All Things Bone Broth with Claudia Founder of Holy Cacao
This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by Claudia Beresford, founder of Holy Cacao—a bone broth cacao company that sold out overnight for all the right reasons. Combining the powerful health benefits of bone broth and cacao, Claudia has created a naturally delicious, nutrient-dense drink that’s nothing short of genius.In this episode, we dive into why incorporating bone broth into our diets has been transformative for our health—though in very different ways. Naturally rich in collagen and renowned for its gut-healing properties, bone broth is a powerhouse of nourishment. Despite following a plant-based diet for years, I was excited to introduce it into my routine for its natural collagen benefits.Beyond the health perks, Claudia shares the incredible journey behind launching Holy Cacao—from concept to an unexpected overnight sellout, thanks in part to nutritionist Emily English falling in love with the product.This is a brand you’ll want to experience for yourself—not just for its delicious taste but for its deeply nourishing benefits.Claudia recommends to make it with hot water and your milk of choice frothed and then stir in a tea spoon of raw honey for a boost of natural sweetener The book that Claudia references is Deep Nutrition by Catherine Shanahan which you can buy hereTopics we discuss in this episode are:Let’s start with benefits of bone brothIf someone is currently not drinking bone broth why should they consider it?When did bone broth start to play a part in your life Benefits of cacaoWhere did the idea of Holy Cacao come fromHow has it been since launching?Some of the pivotal moments in growing the business This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com To check out Holy Cacao head here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E.144 Food Freedom, The Glucose Goddess and Seed Oils with Sophie Gastman
*This episode comes with a TRIGGER WARNING*This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by Sophie Gastman, a nutritionist and food influencer, who opens up about her personal journey from struggling with restrictive eating and body dysmorphia to finding food freedom. Sophie shares how her decision to go vegan as a way to control her eating disorder led her to go without a period for six years. She then walks us through her transformation as she worked to remove the strict rules around her diet, ultimately reaching a place of food freedom. Today, Sophie uses her Instagram platform to share the content she wishes she had when she was younger — a place where she debunks popular myths and misinformation, and where food is celebrated rather than demonized.In this episode, Sophie and I take a deep dive into the "Glucose Goddess" and examine whether the claims being made are factual or misleading. We also explore why seed oils have become a controversial topic and where the sudden backlash against them has come from.Packed with valuable insights, this episode is an empowering conversation that shows how food is so much more than just fuel. It can influence your travel, family life, menstrual cycle, and even your entire personality.The topics we talk about are:Sophie's food journeyWhy she went plant-basedWhy she then re-introduced animal productsHow the transition was - the struggles along the wayThe Glucose GoddessWhy oats are demonisedThe perfect porridge recipeDe-bunking common myths shared onlineSeed oils - are they as bad as they're made out to beDiet culture Sophie's relationship with food and how it has changed Growing online in the food spaceGrowing up feeling like you don't fit in What Sophie would tell her younger self Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by Wylde Use code KITCHEN15 to receive £15 off your order This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com To check out Sophie click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E.143 Building Long Lane; A Wellness Hotel and Members Club with Loui Blake and Harrison Hide
This week in the kitchen, I'm joined by Loui Blake and Harrison Hide to discuss the creation of Long Lane, a groundbreaking wellness hotel and members’ club where wellbeing, longevity, and health take center stage. By blending the elegance of hospitality with the essence of wellness, they are crafting an experience that’s never been so in demand.While Long Lane’s journey has been shared on social media, this is Loui and Harrison's first podcast together, where they open up about their path to creating this unique space.Having grown up together in Norfolk, Loui and Harrison have followed different career paths—Loui has thrived in the hospitality industry, managing multiple restaurants, while Harrison transitioned from a football career to Wall Street, only to discover that true fulfillment comes not from wealth, but from feeling his best.In this episode, we dive deep into the process of building Long Lane, the experiences so far, the offerings of the venue, and what makes it the first of its kind.Topics discussed:What is Long LaneHarrison can you share your wellness journey?Why do you think an alcohol free wellness hotel and members club is in demand?What can we expect at Long Lane?Food - what is the focus? What wellness rituals will be on offer?The wellness movement - what are you guys seeing that excites you that you want to bring to Long Lane?The journey been to date in creating awareness for this?How did you guys come together?Inspiration for the concept?The books Harrison and Loui were reading:Harrison's reading - Setting The Table by Danny Meyer Loui's reading - Zen and the Art of MotorCycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by Wylde Use code KITCHEN15 to receive £15 off your order This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E.142 Periods, Contraception and Cycle Tracking with Empower Periods
In My Kitchen This Week I’m joined by Victoria, the founder and creator of Empower Periods—a platform and community where girls can connect and talk openly about all things periods. Think of Empower Periods as your online big sister, always ready to share honest, helpful advice about your time of the month.Victoria’s own journey includes a decade of struggling with chronic period pain, only to be offered contraception as a quick fix—a common recommendation that often masks the problem rather than solving it. But here’s the truth: chronic period pain isn’t normal.In this episode, we break down what should feel normal, what shouldn’t, and share practical tips to help ease period pain. We also dive into the power of cycle tracking—highlighting the best apps to use and how understanding your cycle can transform everything from your workouts to your relationships and overall well-being.It’s a real, unfiltered girl talk about the topics we often think about but rarely discuss. Don’t miss it!The topics include: Your journey with your periods1 in 4 women don’t understand periods - so shall we break it down into the different phases of the menstrual cycle and what that mean?Contraception what did you do - did it make it better or worse?I know doctors sometimes prescribe people with contraception in order to help the battle with period pain - this seems backwards - thoughts on this?What symptoms are “normal” to feel on your period and what’s “not normal”?What has helped you when your experiencing bad periods? Any tips that people listening could take away from this?Tracking your period - has this helped? What app do you use andHow have you changed your lifestyle according to tracking your cycle?When did you have the idea to start empower periods and what impact has it had on you and also the communityWhat are some of the best things that have come out from it?Talking about it with your housemates - the socials..let’s talk about it because it’s greatSponsors:This episode is sponsored by Wylde Use code KITCHEN15 to receive £15 off your order To follow Empower Periods - click here This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This podcast is about all things food, health and wellness! Host Georgia Symonds welcomes a new guest into her kitchen every week in order to discuss their journey to wellness in whatever capacity that may be!We believe that food isn’t just the fuel that we put into our bodies, it’s more than that, it brings families and friends together, it creates special moments and life time memories. It affects how we perform, how we think, how we sleep and how we feel in ourselves inside and out. Therefore Catch Ups In My Kitchen aims to dig into personal stories and careers to discuss how food has had an impact on one's life. We aim for you to finish an episode having learnt some new healthy habits which you can implement into your everyday in order to be that 1% better than the day before! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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