E.167 The Truth about Plant-Based with Sophie Waplington
This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by Sophie Waplington, the creator of Soph’s Plant Kitchen. We explore the power of plants, nutrition, and the incredible benefits of eating more whole, natural foods. With so much conflicting diet advice online — from plant-based eating to the carnivore diet — it’s easy to feel confused about what’s “right.” But whatever your dietary choices, adding more plants and legumes into your meals can bring huge health benefits, and this episode highlights exactly why.Sophie and I also talk about the importance of strength training — not just for physical health, strength, and longevity, but also for building confidence, resilience, and a strong mindset.If you’re interested in plant-based nutrition, healthy habits, or finding balance in your wellness routine, this episode is full of insights and practical takeaways that you’ll love.Topics we discussed:Why are you vegan?Why is fibre just as important as protein How can people add more fibre into their dietThe ancestral diet is promoting a lack of fibre How much protein should we be having Your favourite plant-based proteinsThe benefits of eating plant proteinsThe plant-based trend and people's perception of plant-based now The gym and strength training Body re-composition and confidenceCreatineCounting calories This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsCheckout Sophie Waplington - click hereGeorgia’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.166 *LIVE PANEL* on Functional Nutrition and The Animal Based Argument
This week, Catch Ups steps out of the kitchen for a special live panel discussion recorded at KARVE’s brand-new studio in London Victoria. We marked the launch with an inspiring conversation featuring three incredible founders: Rhian Stephenson (ARTAH), Matt McEntegart (ROAM), and Lisa Jeffries (JAGA).Our discussion centres on Functional Nutrition, in celebration of KARVE’s new Functional Nutrition Bar. Each founder has built their brand around natural, functional ingredients — from nootropics like Cordyceps to natural beef protein in ROAM bars. We explore the growing interest in animal-based diets, with Matt and Rhian diving into a thoughtful debate about their benefits (and potential downsides).We also touch on alcohol, balance, and the idea that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. This panel was packed with fresh perspectives and valuable insights — I think you’re going to love it.The topics we discussed are:The power of NootropicsCreatine and why it is so important for women to take itThe journey of Matt creating ROAM due to his need for a natural high protein snackThe ancestral dietThe debate on whether it is unhealthy to be consuming a lot of red meatReducing alcohol consumptionHow alcohol affects both men and women so differentlyARTAH's deep detox supplementWhy ROAM adds Whey into their beef barsThe power of consuming collagen and what that doesThe importance of movement as well as nutritionHave either of them tried pilatesCheck out the amazing brands:Visit ARTAH - hereVisit ROAM - hereVisit JAGA - hereThis 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.165 "I was CRAVING a steak" With Sophie Bertrand
This week in my kitchen, I'm joined by the wonderful Sophie Bertrand – a mum of two young boys and a registered nutritionist. We dive deep into her personal journey with food, from struggling with an eating disorder to exploring plant-based living, and eventually embracing unexpected cravings like steak.This episode is all about ditching rigid food rules and tuning in to what your body truly needs. It's easy to get caught up in absolutes when it comes to nutrition, but there's real freedom in letting go of the rulebook and learning to trust your body's signals.We also explore how to nurture a positive relationship with food in children, and what it means to set them up for long-term nutritional well-being – without pressure, guilt, or shame.This conversation is honest, eye-opening, and incredibly freeing. I think you’re going to love it.The topics we discuss are:Sophie's journey with food growing upSophie's journey to VeganismCraving red meat after being veganAdding more animal products into your dietRaising children on a plant-based dietThe importance of getting your children into the kitchen Creating Mouth TapeNon-Toxic Living For Sophie's discount with Evolve Beauty use - SOPHIE15For Georgia's discount on HEALF use code - GEORGIA10This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!Sophie'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.164 Red Light Therapy, Saunas and Hot Girl Wellness with Eleanor Hoath
In my kitchen this week, I’m joined by Eleanor Hoath — a nutritional therapist by background, who has since moved into the editorial world. She’s now Head of Content at Boncharge, an editor at Healf, and a contributing voice at the wellness publication Hip & Healthy. In this episode, I wanted to unpack a few common wellness practices and demystify some of the trends we’re all seeing.We discuss saunas and the ritual Eleanor loves to do while in one, the benefits of red light therapy and its different types, and the power of getting outside in the morning — plus the science behind why that’s so effective. We also touch on creatine, gummies, organ consumption, and much more.If you ever feel confused about what’s right or wrong when it comes to wellness, you’re not alone — and in this episode, I wanted to make it all feel a little clearerThe topics we discussed are:The power of a sauna session and sweatingRed light therapy and whether LED masks are worth the hype?What's an infra-red sauna Biohacking - what is a biohacker?The extremes biohackers go to Balance in the world of extremeGreen Time before screen time Supplements and over supplementation Creatine - yes or no?Gummies - yes or no?Green Powders - yes or no?Castor Oil - yes or no?Organ consumption - yes or no?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 To follow Eleanor Hoath - click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E.163 The Scary Truth Behind Your Skincare with Isobel Perl
This week, I’m joined by my friend and incredible entrepreneur, Isobel Perl — the founder of PERL Cosmetics, a skincare brand known for its minimal-ingredient, high-impact products.PERL was born during lockdown, and thanks to Isobel’s unique approach to formulation, storytelling, and involving her community in the brand journey, it quickly gained traction. The brand launched with a British Pink Clay mask, but it was their viral lash oil — backed by glowing reviews — that truly skyrocketed PERL into success.In this episode, we dive into Isobel’s inspiring journey of building PERL from the ground up, and what she’s learned about product development, clean beauty, and entrepreneurship along the way. We also chat about what most people don’t know about lash oils, lip oils, and the ingredients in many popular products on the market today.We’re becoming increasingly conscious of what we put into our bodies — but are we equally mindful of what we put on our skin?Whether you're curious about clean beauty or dreaming of launching your own brand, this episode is full of insights, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to be a founder.The topics we discuss are:Why did you start your own skincare brandWhat was missing in products on the market that made you want to create it yourself?How did you formulate the products?What is clean beauty?Lash serums - what don’t we know about some lash serums on the market today?Lip oils - it is important to know what’s inside Growing on socials and the art of storytellingThe journey of a solo founderYour own wellness journey Your morning routineThis 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 To check out PERL - click here 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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