Podcast — #nutrition

In this episode, I sit down with fitness coach, nutritionist, bestselling author and podcast host Brian Keane to explore how stress, hormones, and mindset play a huge role in overall wellbeing—particularly for women going through perimenopause and beyond. Brian breaks down what cortisol actually does in the body, how it’s often misunderstood, and why short bursts of physical stress—like lifting weights, cold exposure, or high-intensity training—can help lower chronic stress and support long-term health. We talk about the challenges so many women face around weight gain, body composition, and fatigue in midlife, and why the usual advice of eating less...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Grace O'Malley, a leading expert in childhood obesity, to explore the complex realities faced by children living in larger bodies. We discuss the societal prejudices they encounter, the challenges their families navigate, and the impact of food poverty. Dr O'Malley shares how obesity affects children's bone health and movement, reflecting on her journey into this field after noticing increased injuries and longer healing times in young patients. We dive into the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, moving beyond traditional sports science to a model involving physiotherapists, dietitians, and psychologists. Dr O'Malley highlights...

In this episode, we’re joined by dietitian Josh Percival, to explore how to move beyond diet culture and shift the focus from weight loss to health gain. Josh shares how family mealtimes can support better nutrition and why it’s time to drop labels like “sin” from food choices. We also introduce continuum thinking to help create more sustainable eating habits. Josh offers practical tips for balancing protein, carbs, and fats in everyday meals, along with advice on managing cholesterol and the unique needs of those over 65. We dive into building positive food relationships, especially for women dealing with societal...

In this episode, we’re joined by Keith Barry, the world-famous hypnotist and mentalist, to explore the mindset behind his incredible career and his new book, Sleep Hacks. Keith shares how he uses brain hacking not only to wow audiences but also to help people grow in life and work. From taking news detoxes to the importance of quality sleep, Keith’s insights offer a fresh take on making real changes to improve wellness. We dive into the effects of modern life on our sleep—how screens, stress, and substances like alcohol and cannabis can disrupt our rest. Keith shares practical tips from his...