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Food can affect our mood - we’ve all experienced it. In the past, psychiatry has been concerned with what happens in the brain. Today, we know that what’s going on in the gut can impact our mental health. Professor Felice Jacka is a pioneer of nutritional psychiatry. She discusses her groundbreaking research on how food can affect our mood.
In this episode you’ll learn about the link between anxiety, depression and diet. Felice shares her own mental health issues growing up, and offers simple lifestyle tweaks to that will make your gut and feel better.
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Timecodes
00:00 People with anxiety live longer
00:58 Which mental disorders are related to diet?
04:15 It’s not about weight loss!
07:30 Felice’s journey
14:40 The non-industrial diet
21:14 What is the food matrix?
26:50 The ‘Smiles Trial’
41:33 Your brain and your gut talk to each other (IBS + Depression)
53:11 Poo transplants to treat depression?
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Links:
Food and Mood Academy
Felice Jacka Food and Mood centre
The Smiles Trial BMC Medicine
Books:
Brain Changer by Dr Felice Jacka
There's a Zoo in My Poo by Dr Felice Jacka
What your food ate by David R. Montgomery & Anne Biklé
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From bickering at Christmas dinners to mourning lost loved ones, family is there through thick and thin. Julia Samuel MBE is an author, podcast host and one of the UK’s leading psychotherapists who can help us better understand and communicate with our families.
Whether it be understanding the origins of sibling rivalry, learning that trauma is passed through generations or making sense of how our upbringing shape our adult life, this conversation encourages us to have challenging and honest dialogues with our loved ones - and better process our own emotions.
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00:00 You don’t need family therapy
01:00 Are all families dysfunctional?
09:25 Therapy with your great-grandparents?
13:38 Trauma passed down through generations
23:35 Setting healthy boundaries
37:23 Why should we reflect on our behaviour?
42:35 Power dynamics in relationships
48:30 Understanding grief
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A healthy liver is a vital part of our physical wellbeing. It’s truly a powerhouse organ - and not enough people are talking about it. Jack O’Meara is CEO of Ochre Bio - a company revolutionizing the treatment of liver disease - and he says we need to show the liver some love.
In this episode we’ll discover the real impact of alcohol on our liver. Is one glass of wine a night really so bad? We also learn about the role the liver plays in our metabolism, how medicines impact it and we bust some myths around supplements.
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00:00 - Liver disease isn’t just about alcohol
02:00 - How bad is alcohol for the liver?
07:03 - The liver in Roman and Greek times
09:35 - The brain of the metabolic system
11:30 - What else harms my liver?
14:30 - Supplements: good or bad?
21:05 - The reality of Ozempic
31:03 - Is AI the future of medicine?
40:20 - Preventing fatty liver disease
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Heartbreak can hit anyone. It makes us lonely, disconnected and creates a sense of grief. Nobody denies that it’s tough. Dr. Guy Winch is a psychologist, author and podcast host whose TED Talks have tallied up millions of views. He’s got the toolkit to help you beat the break-up blues.
We hear a lot about ‘mental health’, but Guy emphasises the importance of something a little different: ‘emotional health’. These are feelings all of us have experienced. Think failure, loneliness, rejection and heartbreak.
In this conversation, Guy Winch will tell you how to develop your emotional health and practice better emotional hygiene.
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00:00 Our brains treat love like heroin
01:20 What is loneliness?
07:24 How detrimental is loneliness to your health?
16:12 Why identifying how you are feeling is CRUCIAL
19:46 How to learn from failure
27:07 The danger of ruminating
31:20 How to fix a broken heart
37:23 Make a difference in your life today
40:27 3 essential tips for emotional hygiene
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Lots of us know that circadian rhythms are vital to a good night's sleep. But we still get hungry at strange times, feel sleepy in the afternoons and crave sugar late at night. Dr Satchin Panda is the leading voice on circadian biology. And he can tell you how to get these rhythms in check.
His pioneering research into time-restricted eating - AKA intermittent fasting - has revealed that when we eat might be more important than what we eat. Fundamentally, all these moving parts need to be aligned.
Dr Panda’s app Ontime Health will boost your wellbeing by focussing on four simple areas: sleep, fasting, sleep and light exposure. And in this episode, he reveals practical tips to improve sleep and get your circadian rhythm working for you.
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00:00 - Your day starts the night before…
01:02 - Get to know your inner clock
08:46 - Sleep, decisions and food choices
15:45 - What happens to our bodies when we fast?
25:35 - The impact of vaccines and medicines
29:28 - Are you really a night owl?
38:54 - How importance is light for circadian rhythms?
44:18 - Is Melatonin safe?
51:58 - When should I exercise?
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Imagine a life free of self-sabotage. For some, big nights out are the problem. The solution could lie in a sobriety habit. Africa Brooke is a speaker and podcast host who's helped thousands of young people tackle their own inner demons.
Whilst getting sober can be tough, it can enhance self-knowledge, create deeper relationships and reduce feelings of shame. In this episode, Africa reveals her journey of personal growth and offers essential tools for self-improvement and self-knowledge.
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Time codes:
00:00 - If Mick Jagger can do it…
00:30 - Meet Africa Brooke
01:12 - Growing up in Zimbabwe
06:22 - The uncertainty and anxiety that comes with shame
09:40 - Africa’s relationship with alcohol
16:00 - Why sobriety?
23:14 - Honesty with family
33:36 - Getting sober and staying sober
39:58 - The importance of self responsibility and self accountability
46:05 - Would you have children?
56:48 - Africa’s tools and techniques to combat shame
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Books mentioned:
Ruby Warrington: Women Without Kids
Links:
Africa's Website
Africa’s Podcast - Beyond The Self
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The biological and hormonal rhythms of men’s and women’s bodies vary massively, but intermittent fasting has benefits for all of us. Dr Mindy Pelz is a globally recognised nutrition guru and bestselling author promoting the range of benefits fasting can have for our overall wellbeing.
From regulating hormone cycles to a healthier gut microbiome, fasting is not a fad. It has the potential to transform your health. In this episode, you’ll learn the simple science behind fasting, its impact on our bodies and hormones, and how to take control of your health by adapting fasting to your body’s unique needs.
Sarah talks to Dr Mindy Pelz, the holistic health expert, author of hit book ‘Fast Like A Girl’ and YouTube and Podcast phenomenon.
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Timecodes
00:00 You've been lied to
02:24 How is fasting different for men and women?
07:29 When is the best time to fast?
10:13 The 6 types of Fasting
14:10 Missing breakfast: yes or no?
16:45 Beat cravings and the dopamine loop
20:34 Navigating fasting with PCOS
26:30 Girls: understand your 4 phases
34:59 Break the taboo of your period
48:32 The impact of contraception
To hear Dr Mindy’s practical tips to make fasting work for your body, listen to the bonus episode now by activating your free trial on Apple Podcasts.
Books:
Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
Links:
Dr. Mindy Pelz's website
Fast Like a Girl website
Dr. Mindy Pelz's YouTube channel
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Imagine living forever, or being the last human left on earth. Meet millionaire tech CEO and entrepreneur Bryan Johnson. His goal? To remain biologically the same age for 365 days while the world keeps ticking away.
In this episode, Bryan explains his rigorous daily protocol, how he fasts for 20 hours a day and why sleep is the new coffee. We'll also learn how he generates totally original ideas for humanity's betterment - a unique approach Bryan calls zeroth-principle thinking theory.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction to Bryan Johnson
4:38 How to forge a bold new future
11:10 Bryan’s thought experiment: do You really know anything?
16:00 How do we collectively thrive beyond what we can imagine?
21:36 What do we need to optimise our minds?
23:40 How Blueprint takes care of our health and wellness better than we can
28:11 Bryan’s response to media backlash
33:30 Bryan’s nutrition and sleep protocol
38:00 Have we become too sensitive to pain?
45:32 Sleep is the new coffee
49:45 Is Bryan single?
53:51 How Bryan has improved the health of his penis
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Read:
How to Be 18 Years Old Again for Only $2 Million a Year (Bloomberg)
Watch:
Top 1% Sleep Ranking - My Evening Routine
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In a world that often focuses on negativity, it's more important than ever to embrace gratitude and discover its effects on our lives and minds.
With many studies showing the profound impact of gratitude on our mental and physical well-being, it's time to shift our perspective and celebrate the small wins, where gratitude can pave the way to success.
Sarah speaks to two of the worlds leading entrepreneurs in life design and personal transformation. Not to mention the Masterminds behind the 5 Minute Journal:
Follow @intelligentchange on Instagram
And @mimiIkonn on YouTube
To hear how Alex & Mimi put the 80/20 principle to use (and how you can as well), listen to the bonus episode now by activating your free trial on Apple Podcasts.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction to Alex & Mimi Ikonn
03:04 - The power of gratitude and mindful practices
06:11 - How Tony Robins taught Alex the power of gratitude
08:01 - What is HeartMath?
09:47 - How taking responsibility for your thoughts can create a positive reality
15:54 - The link between personal growth and gratitude
20:55 - Cultivating a positive mindset: advice from a high performer
23:08 - Fixed vs growth mindset
29:38 - The unpredictable journey to success
39:48 - Creating habits
41:30 - Is there any actual science behind manifesting?
45:20 - Alex’s productivity number 1 productivity tip
48:10 - Mental health journey: Overcoming anxiety and depression with meditation
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Other resources:
Vipassana Meditation - The free 10 day course Mimi suggested
Books mentioned:
Mindset By Carol Dweck
I Am Grateful by Mimi Ikonn
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British broadcasting legend Reggie Yates joins Sarah for the first episode of Season 10. After a media career spanning three decades, Reggie’s grown up in the limelight. From hosting the iconic Radio 1 chart show to creating award winning TV documentaries, he’s most recently taken to film directing and screenwriting.
In this conversation, Reggie discusses how his definition of success has changed over the years, the power of therapy for personal growth and a lifetime of staying sober. Reggie’s humility will teach you how to stay authentic, grounded and be kind to yourself.
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For our Apple Subscribers, we recorded a bonus conversation with Reggie. Activate your free trial on Apple Podcasts to listen now.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction to Reggie Yates
01:33 - What does success mean to you?
04:55 - Being seen, heard and understood as a black male
09:31 - Becoming aware of race in life and work
13:47 - Holding true to authenticity
15:25 - How Reggie got into TV at the age of 8
21:45 - Manifesting your reality
26:06 - Learning from failure
28:55 - Relationship goals and self-actualisation
31:53 - Confronting demons in therapy
40:00 - Choosing a life of sobriety
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Other resources:
Raising Boys in the 21st Century by Steve Biddulf
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