E.158 "90% of your health comes from the food we eat" with Niall Kiddle
This week in my kitchen, I’m joined once again by returning guest Niall Kiddle, as we dive deeper into his mission to reconnect consumers with farmers and bring us back to a simpler, more intentional way of eating.Niall is a champion of quality—whether it’s high-welfare meat, nutrient-rich organs, or seasonal vegetables—and he’s pushing back against a system that prioritizes quantity over quality. With 90% of our health rooted in what we eat daily, Niall is developing an innovative app that makes buying directly from farmers as seamless as booking an Uber or Airbnb.But Niall’s vision goes beyond food. In this episode, we explore what it means to live more intentionally—touching on reducing screen time, the importance of real human connection, grounding in nature, building daily routines, and aligning our diets with the rhythm of the seasons.If you're passionate about health, sustainability, and simplifying life, this episode is for you.The topics we discuss are:why we should be eating organs and colostrumwhy you started organised Connecting consumers to farmers through the appThe power of connecting with natureWhy does the food system need changingHow your changing people's livesDisconnecting from social media and reducing screen timeThe power of routineRunning the marathon without any synthetic productsSponsors:This episode is sponsored by Healf, the first stockist of our Healthy Habits mouth tape They have given us 10% off your first order with code GEORGIA10If you place an order make sure to add some Healthy Habits into your basket and so you can give it a try This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E.157 Wim Hoff, Resilience and The Power of Cold with Brass Monkey Founder Dan Bosomworth
This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by Dan Bosomworth, founder of Brass Monkey — a leading ice bath brand known not just for its incredible product, but also for its powerful ethos: challenge creates change.In this episode, Dan and I dive deep into the world of cold water therapy. While the physical benefits are undeniable — offering a full-body reset — it’s the mental transformation that truly stands out. We explore how exposure to the cold can build resilience, shift your mindset, and have a genuinely life-changing impact.A major influence behind Brass Monkey was none other than Wim Hof, and we talk about how his philosophy inspired Dan to bring this vision to life.Whether it’s through ice baths or cold showers, this episode will inspire you to give cold water therapy a try — and trust me, the benefits will speak for themselves.The topics we discuss are: What makes Brass Monkey the worlds best?Dan's journey to cold exposureWhy he started the brand The Wim Hoff effectThe mental and physical benefits of cold exposure Why cold water therapy is addictiveHow you can overdose on cold exposure and the danger in itHow it builds resilienceHot and cold therapy and the benefitsHow cold water therapy can play a part in your fitness journey and benefit and improve your workouts Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by Healf, the first stockist of our Healthy Habits mouth tape They have given us 10% off your first order with code GEORGIA10If you place an order make sure to add some Healthy Habits into your basket and so you can give it a try This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E.156 We are ALL currently living on Autopilot with Jamie Clements
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jamie Clements, founder of The Breath Space, to explore one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools we all have at our disposal: the breath.In a world that moves at lightning speed, where burnout and chronic stress have become the norm, breathwork offers a much-needed anchor. Jamie shares how reconnecting with your breath can help regulate your nervous system, support emotional resilience, and bring you back into your body—out of autopilot and into the present.We dive into the different forms breathwork can take—from dedicated breathwork sessions to simply taking a mindful breath while waiting for your morning coffee. This isn’t about adding another complicated wellness ritual to your life; it’s about remembering to breathe, with awareness and intention.Whether you're new to breathwork or already exploring it, this conversation is a reminder of how something so simple can be deeply transformational.The topics we discuss are: I want to start with your most recent Substack article where you wrote a letter to your 23 year old self What did breath work save you from The growth of the wellness industry but also the growth in mental health struggles and anxietyWe are increasingly disconnected from our own body - why What is the one breath work practice a listener can do right now to connect themselvesBreathwork has a bad rep for being something that people do when they have experienced trauma, stress or are highly anxious - but actually it can be something for everyone to do everyday as we are all victims of constant micro-stressors How can people integrate breath work in a busy lifestyleTwo types of breath work - up regulatory and down regulatory - explain The benefits of mouth taping What’s in your bag This episode is sponsored by Tea Huggers - you can check out their delicious range of blended tea hereCatchups15 - will give you 15% off all Tea Hugger purchases at check out This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E.155 Productivity, Routine and Boundaries with Rosie Fortescue
This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by Rosie Fortescue for a conversation all about productivity.Rosie is the founder of not one, but two successful businesses: Rosie Fortescue Jewellery, a London-based demi-fine jewellery brand, and BAG'D, a clever insert solution designed to keep the inside of your handbags clean and beautifully organised.With two companies to run, efficiency is at the heart of Rosie’s success. She’s known for her laser-sharp focus and unwavering commitment to routine. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how Rosie structures her day, the productivity habits that keep her on track, and her top tips for becoming more time-efficient.Whether you're juggling multiple projects or simply looking to reclaim more time for the things you love, Rosie’s insights are packed with practical advice to help you streamline your life and boost your productivity.The topics we discuss are:What does productivity mean to Rosie?How does Rosie prioritise?Meal prep or grab and go?Time blocking and organising your time?Rosie's morning routineReading vs Social media and TV Top tips Rosie would recommend to someone to become more productiveWhat does wellness mean to Rosie?How does Rosie switch off?What’s in your bag Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by Tea Huggers - you can check out their delicious range of blended tea hereCatchups15 - will give you 15% off all Tea Hugger purchases at check out This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E.154 Why We Should All Be Mouth Taping and The Story Behind Healthy Habits
This week we have a solo episode where I share my journey behind launching my new brand Healthy Habits and why the brand means so much to me. Healthy Habits is more than just a wellness brand — it's a lifestyle movement rooted in simplicity, intention, and impact. I wanted to bring you the tools, techniques, and daily rituals that make feeling good feel easy and that has started with mouth tape.In this episode, I take you back to where it all began — when I was 11 years old, writing a food blog also called Healthy Habits. What started as a childhood passion has now come full circle, evolving into a brand that brings together the tools, techniques, and rituals I genuinely love and use daily. My hope is that they help you build your own Healthy Habits, effortlessly.I then discuss the power of mouth tape and how it has completely changed my sleep, as well as answering some common and most frequently asked questions about mouth taping. If you interested in checking out Healthy Habits then head - HERESponsors:This episode is sponsored by Tea Huggers - you can check out their delicious range of blended tea hereCatchups15 - will give you 15% off all Tea Hugger purchases at check out This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This podcast is about all things food, health and wellness! Host Georgia Symonds welcomes a new guest into her kitchen every week in order to discuss their journey to wellness in whatever capacity that may be!We believe that food isn’t just the fuel that we put into our bodies, it’s more than that, it brings families and friends together, it creates special moments and life time memories. It affects how we perform, how we think, how we sleep and how we feel in ourselves inside and out. Therefore Catch Ups In My Kitchen aims to dig into personal stories and careers to discuss how food has had an impact on one's life. We aim for you to finish an episode having learnt some new healthy habits which you can implement into your everyday in order to be that 1% better than the day before! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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