Catch Ups In My Kitchen

Another solo episode and this one's my September reframe.

I'm ditching the "September reset" energy (the detoxes, the all-or-nothing plans) for something that I think actually works, which is getting back into routine. Summer throws everything out the window, sleep, food timing, structure and home cooking. But that's what summer is all about, however there's no doubt we all thrive more with routine underneath us. In this episode I'm walking through my daily routine, sleep, food timing, my fasting window, and why the backbone of your routine changes everything else.

I also get into the bloating conversation that was highly requested by you all, how the Ayuervedic lifestyle has been a game changer for my digestion and the other habits I've implemented that have really made a difference

Topics Discussed:

Why "reset" feels dramatic and why routine, not restriction, is the September move
My routine and why it works for me
The importance of when you eat and how it structures your day
Why I stick to a 12-hour gap between dinner and breakfast
My September ins and outs
Bloating and the Low FODMAP diet
Ayurvedic principles I've leaned on

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If there was ever an episode to listen to at the start of September, this is it.

This week, I’m joined by entrepreneur, author and former UK & EU CEO of JSHealth Vitamins, Hermione Olivia, to talk about her new book, CEO Yourself, and what it really means to take control of your own life.

Hermione has spent her career building businesses, leading teams and navigating the realities of life at CEO level. Today, she is the founder of CEO Yourself, a platform centred around personal leadership, as well as the founder of Untold Mould, a business born from her own experience of discovering mould in her family home.
In this conversation, we take the principles Hermione has learnt in business and ask: what happens when we apply them to our own lives?
We unpack the idea behind CEO Yourself and Hermione’s CEO Cycle, a framework designed to take you from vision and strategy through to the habits that ultimately help you find flow. We talk about why clarity creates momentum, how to get really specific about what you actually want, and why you absolutely do not need to have all the answers before you begin.

We also talk about the power of changing direction. Not every opportunity is the right opportunity, and not every path you start down has to be the one you stay on.

Talking points:

What does it actually mean to “CEO yourself”?
Hermione’s CEO Cycle and how to use it to achieve your goals
How to create clarity around what you really want
Why clarity creates momentum
Giving yourself permission to pivot and change direction
How to ask for help or clarity without feeling uninformed
Why you don't need to know everything to move forward
How to be more strategic with your time
Hermione’s productivity tips and tools
How to identify the right opportunities — and say no to the wrong ones
Staying healthy and feeling well during your busiest periods
Simple ways to stay on top of your finances
Whether we can consume too much self-development
When to put down the self-help book and pick up some fiction
Why Hermione founded Untold Mould
What you need to know about mould in the home
Hermione’s favourite books, apps, wellness spots and productivity tools

Whether you’re heading into September craving a reset, contemplating a big change, or simply want to feel more focused, motivated and excited about your life again, this conversation is about remembering that you don’t have to sit back and wait for life to happen to you.

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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 Frida Redknapp a Swedish-born mother of five, entrepreneur and founder of the exciting new food brand FROOD.

Frida has always had a real passion for food, family and wellbeing, and FROOD was born from a desire to make cooking nutritious, delicious food at home simpler and more achievable, particularly when life is busy.

FROOD is all about taking the effort out of cooking without taking away the goodness. Its blends use whole produce that has been gently dehydrated to preserve nutrients and flavour. Simply add your choice of protein and water, cook, and in around 15 minutes you have a nourishing family meal on the table.

In this episode, we talk about why FROOD, where Frida got the idea and how she turned the meals she was already cooking for her own family into a product designed to make life in the kitchen easier.
We also get into Frida’s own kitchen and cooking hacks, the simple shortcuts she relies on as a busy mother of five, how she makes healthier eating feel manageable rather than complicated, and her secrets for getting nutritious food onto the table without spending hours in the kitchen.

This is an episode all about eating well, cooking smarter and making good nutrition fit into real life.

The topics we discuss are:
Where did your love for food and cooking come from?
What made Frida start Frood
What are some of your frustrations around children’s food and children’s diets
How she was hyper-focused on the ingredients and didn't want any additives
Building FROOD and getting the family involved in the process
The kitchen utensils she uses and loves
Healthy Habits she has in the kitchen
Her kitchen staples and fridge favourites

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In my kitchen this week I am joined by Lauren Vaknine, who has one of the most extraordinary health stories I’ve ever heard.

Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as a toddler, Lauren’s condition became so severe that by 18 she was wheelchair-bound and living with arthritis throughout her body. At 29, after years of exploring a more holistic, whole-person approach to her health, Lauren went into remission.

Lauren is now a holistic health and life coach, wellness educator, writer, TEDx speaker, podcast host and mother. Her work focuses on something we talk about so much on this podcast: looking at the whole person, not just the symptom and considering our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing together.

What I found so fascinating about Lauren’s story is the role intuition played in it.

She describes having an inner knowing that disability wasn’t going to be the rest of her story. Rather than continuing to rely solely on conventional medicine, she began researching, questioning and taking greater ownership of her health, exploring everything from nutrition and movement to emotional healing, spirituality and the mind-body connection.

This conversation isn’t about telling you what you should or shouldn’t do with your own health. It’s about being curious and asking questions rather than taking things at face value.

Are we sometimes treating the symptom without asking what else might be going on?
Could there be more to healing than medication alone?
And how much attention are we paying to what our own bodies are trying to tell us?

In this episode we discuss:

Her journey from diagnosis to remission
Fluoride and why we should be opting for Fluoride Free
Alcohol and how it's a toxin
The role Homeopathy has played in her healing
Western vs Homeopapthy
How she healed holistically and what that means
What health means to her today

Whether you’re dealing with chronic illness, feel frustrated because you haven’t been getting the answers you need, or simply want to become more intentional about the way you look after your mind and body, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.

It might just make you look at your health — and what “healing” really means — differently.

Please note: This episode shares Lauren’s personal experiences and perspectives and is intended for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before changing medication or treatment.

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In my kitchen this week I am bringing you many a guest as I share some of my favourite conversations with leading experts to give you practical, balanced nutrition advice that actually lasts. The following guests cover everything from gut health and the importance of food quality to hormonal balance, intuitive eating, and creating sustainable, healthy habits.

This week's episode it is a compilation from the following episodes.

Episode 137 Navigating Gut Health with Dr Emily Prpa
Dr Emily Prpa on the incredible connection between gut health and overall wellbeing, and why looking after your microbiome is one of the best things you can do for your health

Episode 158 90% of your health comes from the food we eat with Niall Kiddle
Niall Kiddle, founder of Organised, on why nutrition is about so much more than what's on your plate. We explore the food system, the importance of connecting with nature, and why understanding where our food comes from matters just as much as what we're eating.

Episode 148 Clean Eating and Hormonal Acne with Bonnie Weddell
Bonnie Weddell shares her approach to balance—learning to listen to your body, supporting hormonal health, nourishing both your mind and body, and moving away from restrictive eating.

Episode 115 "I've been in Wellness for 10 years: and here is what you need to know with Madeleine Shaw
Madeleine Shaw, who has spent over a decade in the wellness space, explains why the secret to good health isn't found in the latest trend or quick fix. Instead, she shares how to build sustainable habits that support your health and wellbeing for the long term.

Whether you're looking to improve your gut health, understand nutrition from a fresh perspective, or simply find a more balanced and sustainable approach to eating, this episode brings together expert advice from a range of viewpoints to help you feel informed, empowered, and inspired. It could also be the little refresher you need to stay on the right track

If you're looking for one episode packed with practical nutrition wisdom, this is the one.

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