E.149 Vegan, Going Sober and Re-defining Masculinity with Johnny Meatless
In my kitchen this week, I’m joined by Johnny Meatless — the vegan content creator who completely transformed his lifestyle around 7 years ago. Johnny went plant-based, gave up drinking, and has since dedicated his time to building a male-focused fitness community where guys no longer have to feel outnumbered when trying a new class or joining a community run.In this episode, we dive deep into Johnny’s plant-based journey — what inspired the change, how his mindset and physical health have shifted as a result, and the positive impact it’s had on his life. We also talk about the pivotal moment he realised alcohol was no longer serving him, and how sobriety became a huge part of his personal growthTopics include:Where food played a role in Johnny's life growing upWhy he turned veganTurning content creation into a full time jobFitness, Hyrox and MarathonsWhy guys can feel intimidated at community eventsThe challenges men often face in wellness spacesBuilding a community for men in wellness The reasons for going sober Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by Tea Huggers - you can check out their delicious range of blended tea hereCatchups15 - will give you 15% off all Tea Hugger purchases at check out 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.148 Clean Eating and Hormonal Acne with Bonnie Weddell
In my kitchen this week, I am joined by the gorgeous Bonnie — known on Instagram as @eatswithbonnie — to chat all about her journey of nourishing her body from within, and how that led to healing her hormonal acne.Bonnie opens up about her personal story, from struggling with her skin to discovering the power of food as medicine. We talk about what it really means to nourish yourself beyond just the plate, and how true healing comes from a balance of both eating for health but also eating for happiness. Life is too short to not enjoy the food that you eat but you also cannot underestimate the power of food as medicine.Bonnie’s philosophy is all about nourish and balance — not one or the other — and how embracing both has helped her feel like the happiest and healthiest version of herself.The topics we discuss are:What does health and wellness mean to BonnieBonnie's plant-based journeyBloatingDoes plant-based make you more bloated?Top tips to combat bloating Fridge staplesCupboard staplesGrowing onlineWhat was the video that changed it all?Hormonal acneHow celery juice helped your skinMatcha vs coffeeSponsors:This episode is sponsored by Tea Huggers - you can check out their delicious range of blended tea hereCatchups15 - will give you 15% off all Tea Hugger purchases at check out 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.147 Born Deaf and Wanting To Fit In with Georgia Meacham
In my kitchen this week I am joined by Georgia Meacham who was born deaf and wears two hearing aids. Ten years ago this wouldn't have been the first sentence used to describe Georgia, instead it would have been the fact that she is also a model and an actor, whilst also advocating for the Vegan diet and lifestyle. However, Georgia used to hide the fact that she was deaf due to the fact that she thought she would fit in, have a better chance of being chosen for modelling and acting jobs and have a better chance in relationships if she hid her hearings aids. This resulted in constant stress and anxiety and put her at a disadvantage where she wasn't getting the help she needed.Everything changed when she decided to embrace her deafness, own her story, and advocate for others in similar situations. In this episode, we dive into the powerful shift from resisting a label to reclaiming it as a strength. Georgia opens up about how, for most of her life, she didn’t want to be defined by her deafness—she just wanted to be “normal.” But now, she sees it as a source of empowerment, shaping her journey in ways she never imagined.This is such an inspiring episode that I think your going to love!The topics we discuss are:You were born deaf - what did that mean for you growing up?Some of the challenges at school and making friends Speech - how has this been affected - what did you do growing up to help this Opening up about your disability - what did that look like before you opened up and what does it look like now?The concept of being defined by a situation and letting a situation define youThe daily struggles of being deaf and what that looks likeSpeaking in parliamentNavigating loud social situations Discrimination - have you ever felt discriminated against?RelationshipsYour vegan - have you always been vegan?What does wellness mean to you?This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!To follow Georgia Meacham head 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.146 How To Nourish Your Brain with Amy Lanza
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.
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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