Catch Ups In My Kitchen

In my kitchen this week, I'm joined by Claudia Boyer, co-founder of JENKI, one of the brands at the forefront of bringing high-quality ceremonial matcha into the mainstream. After discovering matcha as an alternative to the coffee-fuelled lifestyle they were living, Claudia and her husband Otto set out to build a brand that would introduce Londoners to a better matcha experience, helping transform how the UK thinks about this centuries-old Japanese drink.

Matcha has gone from a niche wellness drink to a cultural phenomenon, with the UK matcha industry now valued at an estimated £175 million. But what's really driving the obsession?

In this episode we unpack the wider cultural shifts shaping the industry, from the growing popularity of iced drinks over traditional hot beverages to the way our choice of coffee shop or matcha bar has become an extension of our personal brand and identity.

Whether you're a lifelong matcha lover, a coffee devotee considering the switch, or simply curious about one of the fastest-growing movements in food and drink, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the business, culture and psychology behind the green drink taking over our feeds.

Topics we discuss:
The story of Claudia and Otto discovering Matcha
Benefits of Matcha from focus to skin
The cultural shift driven by GenZ to swap their coffee to Matcha
The Matcha Culture
The shift to iced drinks over hot
How your Coffee and Matcha order is an extension of your personal brand
What good Matcha looks like
How to remove the grassy, bitter taste

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This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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Our guest today was Claudia Boyer, founder of Jenki
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This week, in my kitchen, I’m joined by Dominique Ludwig, one of the UK’s leading nutritionists. Dominique holds an MSc in Nutrition from King’s College London and has over 20 years of clinical experience helping people improve their health, relationship with food and overall wellbeing through evidence-based nutrition. She is the author of the bestselling book and Sunday Times Best-Selling Cook Book No-Nonsense Nutrition and is known for her practical, science-backed approach to healthy eating.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most common struggles people face when it comes to food: why we can’t seem to stop thinking about it.

We explore what a balanced diet actually looks like in real life, beyond diet culture, calorie counting and food rules. Dominique explains why so many of us experience "food noise" and how constantly thinking about food is often a sign that we're not meeting our body's nutritional needs. We discuss the importance of building meals that are genuinely satisfying, including enough protein, fibre and nutrient-dense foods, and why focusing on what to add to your plate can be far more powerful than focusing on restriction.

We also talk about the simple habits that can help you feel more energised, nourished and at peace around food.

Whether you're tired of obsessing over what to eat, trying to build healthier habits, or simply want a clearer understanding of nutrition without the confusion, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using straight away.

Topics we discuss:

How easy healthy food can actually be?
Hacks for making healthy eating easier and quicker
Some foods that you would encourage everyone to have in their food cupboard
Thoughts onProtein powder
MCT oil
Counting Calories
Food Noise
Myth Busting

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

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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 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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