Catch Ups In My Kitchen

In My Kitchen this week, I'm joined by leading nutrition scientist Dr Sarah Berry to unpack one of the most controversial topics in nutrition right now: seed oils.
Like many people, I'd come to believe that seed oils were highly inflammatory, harmful to our health, and something we should be avoiding. But after sitting down with Dr Sarah Berry and hearing the evidence, I realised I had been misled.

Drawing on decades of research, peer-reviewed studies and her expertise in nutritional science, Dr Sarah Berry explains why the claims circulating online about seed oils often don't stand up to scrutiny. We explore what the science actually says, whether seed oils are linked to inflammation and disease, and why so much misinformation has spread across social media.

We also discuss which oils are best to cook with, how to make sense of conflicting nutrition advice, and why the anti-seed-oil movement has become so influential, particularly in the US, where some restaurants now proudly advertise themselves as "seed oil free".

This episode is a powerful reminder that not everything we see online is backed by evidence, and that questioning health claims is more important than ever.

If you've ever wondered whether seed oils are really as bad as they're made out to be, this conversation might just change your mind.

Topics discussed:

Instagram tells us Seed Oils are bad and inflammatory - is this true?
Are their good and bad oils
Why have seed oils received such a bad reputation
Why are influencers spreading misinformation online
What is a cold-pressed oil and is this good or bad?
What should we be looking out for on the back of packaging which would indicate whether the food is good or bad for us?
Fat doesn't make you fat, why we should be adding fat to our diets
How changing your snacks can help you lose weight
It's not just what you eat but how you eat and when you eat

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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 nutritionist, author and podcast host Sarah Ann Macklin. Sarah is the author of Healthy Shouldn't Be This Hard and host of the Live Well Be Well podcast.

In this episode, we explore an area of health and wellbeing that has never been discussed on the podcast before: self-compassion.
Many of us spend our lives setting unrealistic expectations for ourselves. We commit to diets that are impossible to sustain, sign up for challenges that are far beyond our current capabilities, and then criticise ourselves when we inevitably fall short. Yet we would never speak to a friend the way we speak to ourselves.

So why do we do it?
Sarah explains why being kinder to yourself might be one of the most powerful health interventions available. We discuss how modern culture has conditioned us to constantly compare ourselves to others, chase optimisation at every opportunity, and measure our worth against an impossible standard. The result? Disappointment, burnout and a feeling that we're never doing enough.

We also explore the connection between mindset, stress, nervous system health and physical wellbeing, and why sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is stop trying to be perfect.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why healthy living often feels so hard in today's world
The inspiration behind Healthy Shouldn't Be This Hard
How self-talk influences our physical and mental health
Why negative thoughts have a stronger impact than positive ones
Practical ways to develop a more compassionate inner voice
The morning habits that can shape the rest of your day
Whether manifestation can be applied to health and nutrition goals
Confidence, body image and why appearance doesn't always reflect happiness
My personal journey of realising that stress and nervous system regulation may be the missing piece of my own health puzzle
Why stress can contribute to symptoms such as bloating and digestive discomfort
Simple strategies to support and regulate your nervous system
The surprising health benefits of meaningful social connection

This conversation challenged many of my own beliefs around health and wellbeing and reminded me that perhaps the healthiest version of ourselves isn't the most disciplined, productive or optimised, it's the one that treats itself with the most compassion.

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This week, we hear from two of your favourite guests, Melissa Tattam and Izzy Utterson.

I’m bringing you the ultimate summer reset episode which is packed with the best wellness tips and mindset shifts.

This is a different style of episode and one which we haven't done before but we wanted to go back through some of your favourites to provide you an episode full of takeaways.

Together, we’re diving into the habits, routines and simple changes that can help you feel like the best version of yourself this summer, without the pressure of perfection.
In this episode, we chat about:

Eating more organic and being mindful of what you put into your body
Supplements and collagen favourites
Creating an external environment that helps you thrive
Letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset
Building consistency in a realistic and sustainable way
Small shifts that can make a big impact on your wellbeing

If you’ve been craving a reset, a motivation boost or a healthier mindset going into summer, or maybe you just need reminding on the things that deep down you already know but find it hard to actually implement, this episode is for you.

This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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In this episode we feature:

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In my kitchen this week I’m joined by the Co-Founders of Absolute Collagen, Maxine and Darcy Laceby, to talk about the journey of building one of the UK’s leading collagen brands from the ground up.
Founded in 2015, Absolute Collagen was created long before collagen became the wellness buzzword we know today. Back then, we weren’t adding collagen to coffees, smoothies and chocolate bars, Maxine and Darcy were truly ahead of the curve.
In this episode, Maxine shares how her own experience of drinking bone broth and noticing the benefits sparked the idea for the brand, and how the mother-daughter duo went on to create a business focused on helping women feel their best from the inside out.
Maxine is the emotion and purpose behind the brand and Darcy is the science, to which there is plenty of science. Absolute Collagen is expert backed, it has been peer-reviewed and placebo-controlled which in today's environment is an important point to note.
We talk about entrepreneurship, taking risks, building a brand with purpose, and why investing in yourself and your wellbeing matters at every age.
We dive into the different types of collagen and also the different ways you can take it to ensure that whichever collagen you decide to take you know that it will work and be effective.
If you want to make sure you are taking the right collagen, this episode is for you

Topics we discuss:
The beginning of Absolute Collagen at a time when Collagen wasn't a buzz word
The benefits of collagen
How did you get people to listen and understand the benefits
The two types of collagen; bovine and marine
The different ways to take it; topical vs ingestible
Thoughts on gummies as a way to take collagen
What to be aware of when choosing your brand and type of collagen
GLP1 and the new GLP1 sculpt product

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We are back this week with another solo episode on how I stay consistent!

If you struggle to keep going and feel like you always pick things up and then drop them and beat yourself up for "failing" this one is for you!

I'm sharing the habits, mindset shifts and little rules that help me stay consistent, from working out and eating well, to showing up for this podcast and building Healthy Habits.

Consistency isn't about being perfectly disciplined everyday, it's about setting yourself up properly, removing as many decisions as possible, choosing things you actually enjoy and knowing exactly why you are doing it.

In this episode I also share a little honest update on Healthy Habits and why I would love your help shaping what comes next.

So grab your pen and paper, get your notes app out and let's right the down the rules for staying consistent

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This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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

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