Stronger Minds

Working with food is rarely just about food. As a practitioner you often encounter: Resistance and ambivalence Confusion and conflicting messages Emotional eating and avoidance Shame, control, and identity issues Clients who 'know what to do' but can’t do it Your own biases and assumptions And over time, this work can feel: Slow Uncertain Emotionally demanding Most practitioners are trained in what to recommend but far fewer are supported in how to work when things don’t go to plan. The Practice Lab is twice-monthly a psychologist-led reflective practice group designed to support allied health professionals such as dietitians, PTs, nutritionists, nutritional therapists, and early career pracitioner psychologists and counsellors, developed to help you navigate complexity with more clarity, confidence, and clinical skill. Click here to find out more Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing my brand new evidence-based guide on nutritional interventions for depression. Listeners get £2 off until December 1st 2025. Click here. ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How not having words for your feelings affects your physical and mental health - and what you can do about it. ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researcher - Serena Wilson Assistant Producer - Serena Wilson ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Difficult Conversations ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A report on a new study on how texture affects eating speed and total food intake. Notes Episode 99 - The Science of Satiety Psychology of Food - Waitlist Source ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a grudge holder o do you find it relatively easy to forgive and forget? In this part one episode I'm getting to grips with grudges; what they are and what they help us to achieve and avoid. ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shining the spotlight on a special kind of daydream used as a source of comfort at times of high stress. Read the essay _____ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Old Hag in Newfoundland, kanashibari in Japan. Cultures across the world have given this phenomenon a spiritual or supernatural connotation But what is sleep paralysis, why does it happen and is there anything we can do to control it? ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SAD isn’t a simple lack of motivation or laziness; it’s a circadian timing problem. In this episode we unpack the biology, the common signs, and the small, repeatable habits that lift winter mood and energy. You’ll learn What SAD is (and how it differs from “winter blues”) How short daylight shifts your body clock , sleep, hormones and appetite The biggest lever Food & routine basics for steadier energy Sleep anchors and wind-down choreography, When to seek extra support Join the cohort: Breaking SAD A 12-week, evidence-based programme: light therapy done right, sleep & daily routines, nutrition for winter, low-day tools, holidays/workplace support and much more. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE/ENROL Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some practical tips for making the most of thr sun's anti-depressant effects. Check out my free training here. ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the science you’ve already paid for is locked behind a paywall? In this sponsor supported episode I trace how academic publishing shifted from learned societies to commercial houses and paywalls, why this creates global inequities in health and research, and how the Gates Foundation’s refreshed Open Access (OA) policy aims to change the system. The Gates Foundation's Open Access Policy ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What, if anything, do our dreams mean? ___ Newsletter sign up Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Patreon Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I explore this most common yet most slippery states of mind, and the harms of getting stuck in it. ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is primer on Oedipus and why this tragic mythical king is so important to psychology. ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Passive aggression is conflict in disguise, characterised by indirect resistance, sugar-coated jabs and strategic delays. In this episode, we unpack what passive aggression is, why it shows up in otherwise kind people, and how to replace sideways signals with clear, respectful language . You’ll get short scripts for saying the real thing and a calm, practical way to respond when passive aggression is aimed at you. You’ll learn A clean definition of passive aggression Common forms: delaying tasks, backhanded compliments, 'forgetting', weaponised precision, performative 'it’s fine' The psychology underneath: fear of conflict, power asymmetries, attachment triggers How to be less passive aggressive How to respond as a recipient ___ Big Conversation Toolkit Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why we cling to ideas about cosmic fairness, and how they hurt empathy. ___ Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From brain development during pregnancy to dementia risk in later life, get to know one of the most important nutrients for brain health. ___ Join me on Substack Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain * Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain * Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.