Catch Ups In My Kitchen

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Anne Sophie Flury who is a neuroscientist to talk all about brain health, how to re-wire your brain, and simple, practical things you can do to stimulate your brain and become your most proactive and productive self.

I love talking about brain health, but in this episode we take a slightly different approach. Rather than focusing on supplements or quick fixes to optimise your brain, this conversation is all about the everyday actions and habits that truly make a difference. The small shifts that, over time, can completely transform the way you think, feel, and show up in your life.

We dive into why brain health is so important, not just for focus or productivity, but for your overall sense of control and wellbeing. Because when you are in control of your thoughts, you are ultimately in control of your actions… and that shapes your future and your destiny.

This episode really hit home for me and honestly shocked me on many fronts. It challenged a lot of the ways I think about productivity and what it actually means to use our brains well in today’s world.

We discuss topics such as the power of monotasking over multitasking, how constant stimulation (especially from AI and technology) may actually be leaving our brains under-stimulated, and why the lost art of being bored might be exactly what your brain needs to reset, grow, and optimise.

This is a conversation that will make you rethink your habits and hopefully inspire you to make small but powerful changes to support your brain health long-term.

Topics we discuss:
What it means to train your brain
Mono-tasking over multi-tasking
Constant stimulation and how that impacts our brain
The rise in AI and the impact on the brain
Sleep and the impact on our brain
Monks and their practices
How to re-wire your brain

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This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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In My Kitchen this week, I am joined by Julia Baldet, founder of Elevate, the functional smoothie bar redefining wellness on the go in London. Built on the belief that nutrition should be both convenient and uncompromising, Elevate blends high-quality, functional ingredients designed to support energy, focus, and overall wellbeing. With a menu rooted in purpose-led nutrition, Elevate is on a mission to make healthy choices effortless for busy city lifestyles.

In this episode, Julia shares her inspiring journey from burnout in the fast-paced world of finance to pursuing her dream of fuelling the city with functional smoothies. After recognising a gap in the market for nutritious, high-quality breakfasts that don’t sacrifice convenience, she took the leap to create Elevate, a brand that is as much about lifestyle as it is about nutrition.

Just nine months since launch, Elevate has already seen an incredible rise, partnering with major brands including L'Oréal, Rimmel, Nike and By Rotation, which is a testament to both the product and the cultural moment it taps into.

We dive into the evolving consumer mindset, where investing in wellbeing has become part of one’s external identity and personal brand. Julia shares fascinating insights from the frontlines of retail, what customers are really looking for, how habits are shifting, and why functional nutrition is no longer niche, but a defining trend of modern urban living.

Topics we discuss are:
Julia's journey to Elevate
The dream for where it is going
Raising money for Elevate
Working in finance to being a barista to learn the basics
The collaborations
The lipstick effect
Food as an extension of your personal brand
Smoothie trends
Collagen and Creatine
Vegan protein powder vs Whey

This is a conversation about ambition, resilience, and the future of wellness and why what we consume is becoming a powerful reflection of who we are.

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In my kitchen this week, I’m joined by Kate Moyle, an accredited psycho-sexual therapist, relationship expert, and author who specialises in helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, desire, and connection. Kate is also known for her work in breaking down taboos around sex and relationships, making conversations about intimacy more open, informed, and accessible.

In this episode, we explore why sex is such an important part of our overall wellbeing and why, despite this, many of us are having less sex than previous generations.

We dive into some of the key reasons behind this shift, including the impact of modern distractions, the pressure of comparison, and the feeling that we simply don’t have enough time. Together, we unpack how these factors are shaping our relationships and our connection to intimacy.

Kate shares practical, thoughtful advice on how we can begin to change our sex lives, starting with better communication, more honest conversations with our partners, and a deeper understanding of our own needs through education.

This is an open, insightful conversation designed to help you feel more connected, informed, and empowered when it comes to your sexual wellbeing and also a reminder to prioritise your sex lives alongside all the other areas of our wellbeing

Topics we discussed:

Sex as part of wellness
We are having less sex now than ever before - why is this?
How is the modern world having an impact on our sex lives
Swapping performing with connection
How comparison, confidence and insecurities are impacting our relationships with our partner
Is there such a thing as being sexually incompatible or can incompatibilities be worked through
How to increase labido and your desire to have sex
The impact distraction is having on our sex lives
How to have a conversation with your partner about your sex life
How films are impacting our views on what normal is

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For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com

Our guest this week was Kate Moyle and you can check out her website: https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/

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In My Kitchen this week I am joined by Professor Tim Spector.

Tim Spector is a leading expert in epidemiology at King’s College London and the co-founder of ZOE, a pioneering nutrition science company focused on advancing our understanding of gut health. He is also a highly regarded author, known for bestselling books including The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, Food for Life Cookbook, and Ferment. Recognised for his significant contributions to science, including his work during the Covid-19 pandemic for which he was awarded an OBE, Tim is widely considered one of the foremost authorities in his field. A trailblazer in microbiome research, he is also ranked among the top 100 most-cited scientists globally.
I was honoured to be joined by Tim and in this episode, Tim and I break down his eight key principles for eating well and living a healthier life, sharing practical insights grounded in the latest scientific research.

Beyond the fundamentals of nutrition, we also explored some of social media’s most talked-about trends, from seed oils and ultra-processed foods to sardines, veganism, and the carnivore diet, cutting through the noise to uncover what the science really says.

Finally, we delved into a topic that is incredibly personal to me: the connection between food and cancer, and how the choices we make every day can support longevity and long-term health.

Topics we discuss:
We live in a world of too much information and too much mis-information, how do we know what to believe anymore
Why are we all still making the wrong choices
Too much information can cause stress and unhealthy relationships around food
Tim's journey to researching the Gut Micrbiome
The 8 Principles to eating well
The link between food and cancer
Coffee being a healthy addition to our diet
The truth about UPF
Seed oils
The benefits of extra virgin olive oil
The vegan diet
The carnivore diet
What success looks like to Tim in his career

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This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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In my kitchen this week I am joined by Melanie Lawson, founder of Bare Biology, a British supplement brand known for its high-quality omega-3 fish oils and marine-based supplements.

Melanie launched Bare Biology after struggling to find a fish oil she trusted while navigating postnatal depression and OCD. Frustrated by the lack of transparency around sourcing, purity and potency in the supplement industry, she set out to create the kind of product she wished existed, as at that time she was sourcing hers from the states. Melanie wanted one that prioritised sustainably sourced ingredients, high therapeutic levels of omega-3, and rigorous third-party testing. What began as a personal mission has grown into a respected UK wellness brand with a loyal following among nutritional therapists and health practitioners.

In this episode, Melanie shares the story behind creating Bare Biology, we focus in particular on fish oils, why omega-3 fatty acids are so important for overall health, and why the quality, purity and source of the fish used can make such a difference when it comes to choosing a supplement.

Melanie explains what to look for on labels, why potency matters, and how sustainably sourced oils can provide higher levels of beneficial EPA and DHA.

Beyond fish oils, we also discuss the supplements Melanie believes can be most beneficial alongside a healthy diet, including vitamin D and magnesium, and what she considers to be the core foundations when it comes to supporting your body nutritionally.

Finally, Melanie speaks openly about her own health journey, from living with OCD for much of her life to her more recent ADHD diagnosis and how she has built and run a successful business while navigating these challenges.

It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship and the importance of supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.

Topics we discuss:
Mel's story to starting Bare Biology
Growing organically in a fast paced indsutry
How to assess the quality of the supplements your taking
The importance of a high quality fish oil
The staple supplements most people should take
Mel's biggest bug bare in the supplement industry
The power of Vitamin D
The power of Creatine
Living with ADHD
Getting your diet right and what that means

Sponsors:

Healthy Habits - Try mouth tape today and get 20% off your first purchase with code CATCHUPS20
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This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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Bare Biology Instagram - click here!

Check Bare Biology out here

For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com


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