In the penultimate episode of Season 2, I speak to Maxine Ali, a health writer, linguist and body image PhD researcher and she uses her platform to dissect the language of health and wellness, looking into its toxic and sexist sub-messaging. After falling hard into the clean eating culture whilst being a health journalist for a well-known women’s health magazine, Maxine left the industry in 2017 to refocus her writing and research. Maxine and I discuss: Gender disparities and the lack of visual representation of diverse body types in wellness culture - how this exacerbates insecurities and reinforces patriarchal ideals of beauty and femininity. How the ‘self-improvement’ culture leads from the notion that the fault is always with the individual, never the institution or systems that uphold it  The ugly side to body positivity and toxic positivity in health communication. How wellness culture reframes restriction and how to recognise when diet culture is silently co-opting the non-diet language 👉🏻 Scroll down on the show main page to RATE & REVIEW! Check out @aplus.nutrition on Instagram for more informative posts on health and nutrition, and to catch up on everything else or book a 1-2-1 consultation else head to www.aplus-nutrition.com 

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Dr Jenn Salib Huber, dietitian, naturopathic doctor and intuitive eating coach. Jenn provides expert health and hormone support to women in midlife without a side of diet culture! Every woman is going to go through menopause at some point in their life, often though it is coupled with trouble sleeping, multitasking, thinking straight and generally coping with everyday life. This can be very stressful and cause depressive symptoms for many women, along with losing zest for life, and many women resort to using antidepressants. So it’s about time we spoke about it! Jenn and I discussed: Barriers to discussing the menopause What actually is menopause and peri-menopause? Symptoms Early menopause The hormones involved Eating well for the menopause Alternative therapies to dealing with severe symptoms PLEASE be sure to give this a review, rating, and share it with someone you think would enjoy it!  Other useful sources of information: The NHS www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/ The Menopause Charity www.themenopausecharity.org/ The Menopause Exchange www.menopause-exchange.co.uk/index.htm Women’s Health Concern www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause/ Menopause Matters www.menopausematters.co.uk/

In the 9th episode of Season 2, I speak with personal trainer, strength coach and accredited sports nutritionist Aoife McAuliffe Aoife and I discuss: Aoife’s journey to becoming a professional health and fitness expert  Why being just a personal trainer wasn’t enough to truly help her clients Eating more and getting leaner!? Training smarter not harder Action steps to move from food restriction to food freedom We also explore why it might be better to adopt a more flexible style to your dietary patterns, and how reverse dieting can enable you to eat more but still get leaner and stronger! We also delve into the adverse effects of eating below maintenance for a prolonged period of time, and particularly relevant to this time of year, Why not asking WHY might be the reason your new year's resolutions fail! 👉🏻 Scroll down on the shows main page to RATE & REVIEW! Check out @aplus.nutrition on Instagram for more informative posts on health and nutrition, and to catch up on everything else or book a 1-2-1 consultation else head to www.aplus-nutrition.com Past episodes relevant to today's topic:  1. Helping to reduce stress around food and finding food freedom with registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counsellor and HAES aligned practitioner Emma Townsin (RD) 2. Society’s Obsession with Weight, Why Diets Fail & How to Lose Weight Sustainably with registered nutritionist Charlotte Turner (RNutr)

Today I speak with Registered Associate Nutritionist and Public Health Researcher Charan Bijlani  Charan and I discussed: Charan’s journey to becoming a Nutritionist Gender differences in the kitchen within a Punjabi household Charan’s work in public health research at Imperial College London We also explore the importance of health care professionals working to understand their clients' backgrounds and values around food, and the necessity for wider-based public health advice to be culturally sensitive and relevant - an important one guys!! Subscribe now on Spotify or Apple podcasts so you can learn what YOU can do TODAY to help share and spark conversation about cross-cultural competence and encourage diverse spaces both personally and professionally! I have a question for you guys: Do you think we need to be intentional about seeking connections with a diverse network of nutritionists? COMMENT BELOW IN THE POLL ⬇️ Check out @aplus.nutrition on Instagram for more informative posts on health and nutrition, and to catch up on everything else or book a 1-2-1 consultation else head to www.aplus-nutrition.com

This week's Nutritalk sees me speaking to Registered Nutritional Therapist, Louise Goulding, who specialises in skin health. The skin has been a hot topic as of recent, especially off the back of the pandemic with just our faces constantly on zoom calls. Our skin is often a reflection of our internal health.  Poor digestion, hormonal imbalances, stress and toxin exposure can all affect it.  But our different diets, lifestyles, environment and genetics mean that we can’t take a ‘one size fits all’ approach to tackling skin conditions. One thing that we do know is a diet that is good for your general health is a diet that is good for your skin!  Louise discusses with us today simple and sustainable changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle today, including loading up on antioxidants, feeding those gut bugs and loving your omegas! We also discuss:  Why Louise specialises in skin health How to get that healthy ‘glow’ Nutrients for the skin Skin as an indicator of health status Ageing skin Chemical and mineral sunscreens Skin routines The biggest lifestyle factors that influence skin health Click here to download your FREE E-BOOK to discover Louise’s 6 steps to achieving healthy skin! Check out @aplus.nutrition on Instagram for more informative posts on health and nutrition, and to catch up on everything or book a 1-2-1 consultation else head to www.aplus-nutrition.com  As always, enjoy, rate and review. Thanks!!

With a long-standing family history involved in selling wine, Elliot Awin now too works in the wine trading industry, running a wine importing business with his father @abswine, and is one of four founding members of the successful sell-out organic wine from Provence @qvvines  Elliot was also a keen rugby player, but almost 7 years ago now, everything changed. He woke up in the middle of the night with his heart rate racing ~220 beats a minute. After being told to go straight to A&E by the GP, and after seeing many different cardiologists, he was later diagnosed with Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), Atrial fibrillation (AF), and Wolff-Parkinson-White-Syndrome, a heart condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally fast for periods of time. Elliot was recently fitted with a Pacemaker in 2020 and subsequently had to stop playing rugby, but this has not stopped Elliot from partaking in competitive sport, as he is now training to row across the Atlantic, alone…. In this episode, we discuss: Why wine? Passion for rugby and competitive sport When everything changed with a heart condition diagnosis Elliot’s current exercise regime and finding a new love for CrossFit Discipline + training for the world’s toughest rowing race across the Atlantic Ocean in 2023 Finding the balance through ‘conscious consumption' Confused as to what wine to pick up off the shelf in a supermarket, or what to take to your next dinner party? Elliot hosts weekly social wine tasting or more structured private sessions to demystify wine in any way he can, Find full details here: https://elliot.wine/bookings Head to www.qvwine.com/qv-shop to pre-order QV Rouge Hope you enjoy!! 

Have you found it difficult at some point to stick to a healthy habit, even if you know it's good for you in the long term? Why does this happen? In this episode, I speak with Dr Heather Mckee who breaks down why this is and how we can start to make healthy habits stick, in manageable and sustainable ways.  Heather has a keen interest in the psychology behind what motivates people to adopt and stick to health goals and completed her PhD in Weight Loss Behaviour Change Psychology at the University of Birmingham. Her fascinating research was focused on how to set goals that lead to lasting changes and discovering the key strategies for long-term healthy lifestyle success.  We discuss:   Motivation to change  Willpower is a depletable resource  The Goal Dilution Effect  Making habit changes stick  Bite-sized habits  Why do we fall victim to temptation  The power of thought  The happiness of pursuit rather than the ‘pursuit of happiness’ Dr Heather Mckee’s mental health self-care routine  Resources discussed: How to Change by Katy Milkman: https://www.katymilkman.com/book Tools for practising mindfulness and compassion: https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/ Find out more about Heather: https://www.drheathermckee.co.uk The 5-day Bite Sized Habits FREE Challenge: https://www.bitesizedhabits.co/ Make sure to check out @aplus.nutrition on Instagram for more informative posts on health and nutrition, and to catch up on everything else head to www.aplus-nutrition.com As always, enjoy, rate and review. Thanks!!

Hello! In this episode, I speak with F45 Head Coach, Manager & Personal Trainer Andy Preston. Having originally met Andy at F45 Harrogate in Yorkshire, where he was my boss (and now a good friend of mine!), this was by far one of my favourite episodes to date. F45 is the fastest growing fitness franchise in the world, and F45 Harrogate is one of the largest F45 studios in the UK! Originally coming from a Military background, Andy has worked in the fitness industry for over 8 years. Over the years he has built a successful career in Ladies coaching and an online fitness software. We discuss: Stripping it back to basics Importance of setting boundaries Is group fitness the way forward? The value of a growth mindset Imposter syndrome Is fitness technology necessary? Components of long-lasting behaviour change Make sure to check out @aplus.nutrition on Instagram for more informative posts on health and nutrition, and to catch up on everything else head to www.aplus-nutrition.com As always, enjoy, rate and review. Thanks!!

In the third episode of series two, I speak to Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist Sarah Why. We discuss: breastfeeding messaging postnatal trauma exercising sensibly why nutrition is important for preconception and pregnancy supplementing for fertility and in pregnancy Sarah uses the latest science in nutrition to improve diets Australia wide. She is the founder of The Good Food Clinic which provides nutrition and dietetics services to individuals and groups. Sarah’s extensive caseload has allowed her to work with: weight management; eating Disorders (Sarah is a member of the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC); gastrointestinal complaints; allergies and food intolerances; nutritional deficiencies; age-specific nutrition and corporate health & wellness. Sarah’s website: https://www.thegoodfoodclinic.com.au/ Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodfoodclinic/ Make sure to check out @aplus.nutrition on Instagram for more informative posts on health and nutrition, and to catch up on everything else head to www.aplus-nutrition.com As always, enjoy, rate and review. Thanks!!

In the second episode of series two, I speak to registered dietitian Emma Townsin @food.life.freedom We discuss: Emma's professional journey  Intuitive eating Weight stigma Health at every size (HAES) Food stress Finding food freedom  Emma is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and HAES aligned practitioner - she is held accountable for providing non-diet and inclusive health care to people in all bodies. After graduating from Deakin University, Australia in 2012, Emma has worked in Clinical Dietetics across hospitals in Australia and the UK in both the NHS and private settings. Emma's practice Food Life Freedom was born from her passion to empower women to confidently live their lives by moving away from unrealistic food and body ideals. "As women, we are raised to stay small and believe our biggest goal in life is shrinking ourselves. I'm calling this out because dieting is stealing our lives." Emma is on a mission to free women from food obsession and believes a healthy relationship with food and body is an important part of healthy living. Make sure to check out @aplus.nutrition on Instagram for more informative posts on health and nutrition, and to catch up on everything else head to www.aplus-nutrition.com As always, enjoy, rate and review. Thanks!!