Catch Ups In My Kitchen

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 episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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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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This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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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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In my kitchen this week, I am joined by Sunna Van Kampen from Tonic Health - the man behind some of our best supermarket decisions.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into how to make smarter choices when we’re walking the aisles. Why is it so easy to pick the “wrong” option? What’s really going on behind food labels and health claims? And should we actually be fibre maxxing, upping our protein, or swapping to oat milk?

We explore how the food we eat is one of the biggest daily decisions we make and yet it’s also one of the easiest to get wrong. From misleading marketing to confusing nutrition advice, Sunna breaks down how the system is designed, and how we can take back control without overcomplicating things.

Sunna is also the author of The Good, The Bad and The Healthy, where he cuts through the noise to help us better understand what we’re really putting into our bodies. In this conversation, he shares practical, no-nonsense advice to help you shop, eat, and think about food in a way that actually supports your health without the overwhelm.

Whether you’re trying to eat better, feel better, or just make more confident choices at the supermarket, this episode is packed with insights you can start using straight away.

Topics we discuss:
How to make the right decision in the supermarket
How to read a products packaging properly
Which dairy should we be eating
Which plant milk is better for us
Is high fat good for us
Protein powders - are they full of fillers or a good addition to our diet
The power of bone broth
Alcohol
The power of your social life to your health
Top brands to keep an eye on in the supermarkets

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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Sunna's Instagram - click here!

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

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