In this episode of Nourishing The Mind, hosts Catriona Macdougall and Nicky Gibson talk to Gemma Perez. Gemma is a professional Norland trained Nanny with many years of experience. Catriona, Nicky and Gemma discuss the effects of the pandemic on children and parents as well as some great tips for making the lockdown a little bit easier for families stuck at home. For more information about Gemma and her business go to www.littlematters.co.uk Produced by Simon Chalder Find us online at: cookyourselfhappier.com facebook.com/cookyourselfhappier twitter.com/Cook_with_Trina instagram.com/cookyourselfhappier Please get in touch with any feedback and suggestions via our website or social media. If you have a few minutes we would love for you to complete our questionnaire. Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of Nourishing The Mind, host Catriona Macdougall talks to Michelle Howieson of Bipolar Scotland. Bipolar Scotland provide essential support and guidance to those diagnosed with mental health conditions as well as friends and relatives. Michelle and Catriona discuss the effects of the COVID pandemic as well as how the organisation has adapted to continue to offer their services during difficult times and how you can get involved. You can learn more about Bipolar Scotland by visiting https://www.bipolarscotland.org.uk Produced by Simon Chalder Find us online at: cookyourselfhappier.com facebook.com/cookyourselfhappier twitter.com/Cook_with_Trina instagram.com/cookyourselfhappier Please get in touch with any feedback and suggestions via our website or social media. If you have a few minutes we would love for you to complete our questionnaire. Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of Nourishing The Mind, host Catriona Macdougall talks to Sarah Ormerod. Sarah is a Clinical Nutritionist and is the owner of Thryve Nutrition where she delivers nutritional therapy to her clients to help them live healthier lives, improve sports performance and cope with a range of medical conditions. Catriona and Sarah discuss how diet can effect a person’s mood, how we can all eat healthier and the advantages of the Mediterranean diet. You can learn more about Sarah and Thryve Nutrition by visiting www.thryvenutrition.co She is also on Instagram and Facebook Produced by Simon Chalder Find us online at: cookyourselfhappier.com facebook.com/cookyourselfhappier twitter.com/Cook_with_Trina instagram.com/cookyourselfhappier Please get in touch with any feedback and suggestions via our website or social media. If you have a few minutes we would love for you to complete our questionnaire. Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of Nourishing The Mind, hosts Catriona Macdougall and Nicky Gibson talk to Karen Philips. Karen owns Linnels Farm in Northumberland where she hosts courses on a range of subjects from gardening to cooking and more. Catriona and Nicky discuss with Karen the benefits of gardening including mindfulness as well as a way of improving the food that we eat. You can learn more about Karen and Linnels Farm by visiting www.linnelsfarm.com Produced by Simon Chalder Find us online at: cookyourselfhappier.com facebook.com/cookyourselfhappier twitter.com/Cook_with_Trina instagram.com/cookyourselfhappier Please get in touch with any feedback ad suggestions. Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode Trina and Nicky speak to the CEO of Bipolar UK to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has been effecting those suffering from mental health conditions as well as those working to support them.

In this episode, hosts Catriona Macdougall and Nicky Gibson talk to author Pauline Beaumont. Pauline has degrees in Psychology and Philosophy and she works as a student counsellor at Newcastle University. In her book 'Bread Therapy: The Mindful Art of Bread Baking', she examines how learning to bake and appreciating the art and the process of bread making can help us all slow down and be more mindful.