Exploring Comfort, Connection, and Wellness: Brands like Bombas and Mint Mobile prioritize customer comfort and connection, while podcasts like Doctor's Kitchen emphasize emotional health and family connections for personal growth and well-being.
Comfort and connection are essential for personal growth and well-being. Bombas, a socially conscious brand, offers super soft essentials for customers while donating an item for every purchase. Mint Mobile brings affordability to wireless services with their reverse auction, allowing customers to pay as little as $15 a month. Doctor's Kitchen podcast explores the importance of emotional connection and self-compassion, emphasizing the role of food, family, and therapy in improving our lives. Julia Samuel, a leading psychotherapist, discusses the value of pain and conflict in creating rich family experiences and the significance of emotional connection as a fundamental human need. These conversations highlight the importance of addressing various aspects of wellness, including emotional health and social connections.
Love's profound impact on mental and physical well-being: Love, beyond an emotion, shapes our lives by influencing our thoughts, feelings, and health, as demonstrated by research and personal experiences.
Love is a powerful force with profound impacts on both our mental and physical well-being. It's not just an emotion but a potent medicine that influences our thoughts and feelings, shaping our lives in significant ways. Research, such as the Nobel Prize-winning work by Elizabeth Blackburn, demonstrates this connection, revealing how stress and love influence our health and longevity. Dr. Sue Johnson, a renowned therapist and author, grew up surrounded by the repressed emotions of her war-scarred parents, sparking her interest in the depths of human connection. Her background, marked by loss and resilience, led her to a career dedicated to helping people forge deeper connections and heal through the power of love.
Childhood experiences shape development: Childhood traumas, big or small, impact personality and require open communication for healing
Childhood experiences, whether they involve separation from family or small traumas, can significantly shape a person's development and personality. The speaker's experience of being separated from their twin brother and having a traditional upbringing led to a sense of both power and isolation. They also mention the importance of being able to discuss traumas, big or small, in intimate relationships to promote healing and self-understanding. The speaker acknowledges the importance of having defenses for the outside world, but emphasizes the significance of being open and vulnerable with trusted individuals. They also highlight how seemingly small traumas can have a profound impact on a person's life, and the importance of addressing these experiences to promote positive growth.
Family dynamics shape personality and evoke emotional responses: Understanding family influences and managing reactions can foster personal growth and adaptability
Our upbringing and family dynamics significantly shape our personality and can evoke strong emotional responses. Despite the imperfections of families, having a secure and loving environment provides a foundation of self-worth that helps us navigate life's challenges. Podcasting, as an intimate and therapeutic medium, can serve as a tool for personal growth and adaptation to new experiences. Families can drive us mad due to our deep emotional connections, the body's ability to remember past experiences, and the power of triggers through sight, sound, touch, and smell. Understanding these dynamics can help us manage our reactions and respond as adults rather than reverting to childlike behaviors.
Supporting families during loss and establishing a community: Forming connections within communities, whether through work or personal experiences, can provide comfort, support, and a sense of purpose during challenging times
Our relationships with our family, especially during challenging times, can be complex and deeply emotional. These dynamics, which are often beyond our control, can evoke strong feelings and even bring out rivalries between parent and child. As a therapist and former Saint Mary's employee, the speaker shares her experiences of supporting families during the loss of a child and establishing Child Bereavement UK. These experiences instilled in her a deep sense of belonging to something larger than herself. The speaker's connection to Saint Mary's and its community has remained a significant part of her life, even as she transitions to new projects. This sense of belonging and the importance of being part of a larger community, whether through work or personal connections, can provide comfort, support, and a sense of purpose.
Exploring Virtual Solutions for Health and Mental Health Support: Virtual tools like apps and podcasts offer unique benefits for healthcare and mental health support, filling gaps and providing resources that traditional methods may not be able to sustain.
The virtual world, through tools like apps and podcasts, can provide vital support and resources to individuals in ways that traditional methods may not be able to reach or sustain. The speaker's experience with creating a grief support app and the positive impact it has had on users highlights the potential for virtual solutions to fill gaps in healthcare and mental health support. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of self-care and holistic approaches to health, which can include virtual resources. Despite the challenges and imperfections of virtual solutions, they offer unique benefits and can make a significant difference in people's lives.
Intimate connections through technology during grief: Technology offers supportive intimacy during grief, building trust and allowing coping, but providers must balance intimacy with self-care to avoid emotional burden.
Technology, specifically in the form of personalized apps, can provide intimate and supportive connections for individuals, especially during the painful process of grief. This connection leads to trust, which in turn allows individuals to use the app to help them cope with their loss. However, for those who provide such services, dealing with the loss and pain of others can be a profound experience that requires a delicate balance between intimacy and separation. This balance can be maintained through self-care practices such as physical activity, laughter, and positive experiences, as well as expressing gratitude for life and the people in it. Ultimately, technology can serve as a valuable tool for healing, but it's essential for those who use it to take care of themselves as well.
Food and memories: Strengthening bonds and improving well-being: Food-related memories evoke emotions, strengthen bonds, and improve overall well-being, especially during difficult times
Food and memories connected to it play a significant role in our mental and family health, especially during times of grief. Memories of loved ones can be evoked through the sense of smell, and preparing or enjoying dishes associated with them can help keep those memories alive and provide a sense of safety and connection. During difficult times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of this connection was highlighted when families were unable to visit loved ones in hospitals, and communication became more challenging. The creation and sharing of food-related memories can serve as touchstones to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away, providing comfort and support in the present. Food and memories connected to it have the power to evoke emotions, strengthen bonds, and improve overall well-being.
Weekly virtual check-ins for pediatric ICU team during pandemic: Virtual check-ins provided emotional support, stress-busting tools, and recognition of limitations during pandemic, boosting team morale and cohesion, but also caused conflicts at home due to shared purpose.
During the height of the pandemic, a pediatric team was transformed into an intensive care unit team, which brought immense pressure not only on families but also on the staff. To help alleviate some of this burden, weekly virtual check-ins were organized, where team members could share their struggles and receive stress-busting tools. It was crucial for staff to recognize that despite their best efforts, there are limitations to what they could control and that feeling of failure was not the same as factual failure. Simple techniques, such as breathing exercises and communication strategies, were provided to help team members manage their stress levels. Acts of kindness and love from colleagues also played a significant role in maintaining morale. Despite the challenges, the team's sense of camaraderie and shared purpose kept them going during this difficult time. However, this sense of purpose sometimes caused conflicts at home, as partners felt left behind during the lockdowns. Overall, the experience highlighted the importance of emotional support, trust, and goodwill in maintaining team cohesion during times of crisis.
The Complexity of Love in Families: Love demands intentional effort, communication, self-awareness, gratitude, and stress-relieving activities to maintain balance and deepen connections within families, especially across generations.
Love, though fundamental to our existence and relationships, especially within families, is a complex and challenging emotion to navigate. The speaker emphasizes the importance of equal relationships and acknowledges the invisible labor that goes into maintaining a household. Additionally, the speaker highlights the significance of multi-generational connections and the role grandparents play in shaping families. Love requires intentional effort, communication, and self-awareness. Practicing gratitude and using stress-relieving activities are crucial to maintain emotional balance and connect with loved ones. The speaker's book, a collection of anonymized stories, showcases the complexity of love and its impact on families across generations.
Exploring Family Narratives with Grandparents: Grandparents' stories can shape our present and future. Engage in conversations to understand past experiences and family patterns.
Grandparents have the power to influence their grandchildren and pass down stories, traumas, and experiences through generations. Parenting may be harder and more complex, but grandparents are liberated in many ways. However, unaddressed emotions and untold stories from the past can lead to fear and a lack of understanding. To start conversations about family narratives, consider being in nature and starting with open-ended questions. Begin with yourself and share your thoughts and curiosities. Use tools like genograms to chart family patterns and history. Regret not having these conversations earlier, encourage those with living parents to record conversations. Remember, understanding our past can help us make sense of our present and shape who we become.
Productive fighting in relationships: Acknowledge fights are inevitable, focus on repairing connection, avoid using words as weapons, let heated moments cool down, use conflicts as opportunities for growth, and practice regular check-ins
Effective communication and productive fighting are essential in maintaining healthy relationships. People often avoid discussing important matters and instead focus on trivial topics. To create an environment for productive discussions, acknowledge that fights are inevitable and focus on repairing the connection after the heated moment. Avoid using words as weapons and instead, own your feelings and be open to what the other person has to say. Let the heat of the argument calm down before revisiting the root cause and using it as a learning opportunity. Remember, productive fights can lead to deeper understanding and closeness in a relationship. Additionally, practicing regular check-ins can help prevent fights from escalating by bringing issues to the surface before they boil over. Overall, the goal is to use conflicts as opportunities for growth and strengthening the bond between individuals.
Recognizing the Critical Inner Voice: Recognizing and challenging negative self-talk can lead to self-compassion, improved relationships, and better self-care.
Becoming aware of the critical inner voice, or "shitty committee," in our minds is the first step to breaking free from its toxic influence. This voice, which can be harsh and cruel, often goes unnoticed because it's so familiar. But by recognizing and writing down the negative self-talk, we can gain perspective and realize that we would never speak to others the way we speak to ourselves. We have the power to change our relationship with these thoughts through self-compassion and compassion for others. If we want to prevent family conflicts and foster healthy relationships, it all starts with self-compassion and caring for ourselves and those around us. This foundation allows us to take care of ourselves through practices like meditation and exercise, and to communicate effectively and compassionately with our loved ones.
Emotional connection and vulnerability are key to healthy relationships: Love is a form of medicine, acknowledging biases and limitations, being open and honest, and practicing authenticity and curiosity are essential for healthy relationships
Emotional connection and vulnerability are essential components of healthy relationships, whether it's with ourselves or others. Julia Samuel, a psychotherapist and author, emphasizes this idea in her book, stating that love is a form of medicine. During their conversation, they discussed the importance of acknowledging our biases and limitations, as well as the significance of being open and honest in our interactions. Samuel shared her experiences of feeling uncertain and unsure in her work as a therapist, and how being transparent with her patients helped maintain trust and connection. Ultimately, the conversation underscored the importance of authenticity and curiosity in fostering healthy, attuned relationships.
#151 Every Family Has a Story with Julia Samuel MBE
Recent Episodes from The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast
#265 The plant that reduces skin inflammation, fights disease and is even a great protein source with Dr Kyle Stewart
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kyle Stewart, NHS GP, Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow, and co-founder of Prof & Doc, to explore the surprising health benefits of watercress.
We’re going to dive into how watercress could be a game-changer for skin health, helping with conditions like nappy rash, eczema, and more. Dr. Stewart shares insights from his pioneering work in phytochemical manipulation over the last 8 years and developing innovative skincare solutions that he’s now brought to market at www.profanddoc.com.
We also talk more broadly about how the application of research looking at ingredients from the brassica family are just waiting to be explored. You’ll also learn about some of the other vegetables and plants that Kyle would explore if he wasn’t so obsessed with Watercress!
As a former NHS GP myself, I’m so impressed at how Kyle’s been able to navigate the world of entrepreneurship whilst maintaining a practice. I see really impressive things with his work and it hopefully paves the way for more research in the phytochemical world.
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From Physics to Food. How a passion for flavour led Chet Sharma through michelin starred gastronomy to his dream position to chef patron
Chet Sharma’s culinary intrigue, coupled with his academic and scientific interests, have made for an impressive and expansive career in hospitality.
During his university studies, which ultimately led to a PhD in physics from the University of Oxford, he worked part time at a number of London’s leading Michelin-starred restaurants, including Benares and Locanda Locatelli. After discovering a passion for hospitality, he went on to work at two Michelin-starred Mugaritz, Simon Rogan’s Umbel Restaurant Group, two-starred Mark Birchall’s Moor Hall, and the late, also two-starred, The Ledbury.
In 2017, Chet moved to become Group Development Chef at JKS Restaurants – with whom he eventually opened BiBi in September 2021. A progressive restaurant serving dishes inspired by ingredients and memories from the Indian subcontinent. BiBi draws on the years Chet has spent cooking and sourcing ingredients for some of the most esteemed Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, whilst also embracing the full multicultural span of Indian cuisine. BiBi was GQ Restaurant of the Year 2022.
Today we talk about:
- Chet’s transition from a science background into food
- Small scale farmers in the UK and India to champion forgotten ingredients
- His ongoing research with the British Library into pre-colonial Indian food
- We also talk about the stress of the job and how, to this day, Chet lives with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, a reactivation of Varicella Zoster Virus that affects his facial nerve brought on by stress during the pandemic.
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#264 How understanding your genetics could improve your health with Dr Stuart J. Grice MRes DPhil
Today we're diving into the fascinating world of genomics and personalised nutrition. We're joined by Dr. Stuart J. Grice, a distinguished biologist and former academic at the University of Oxford, whose groundbreaking research has explored the biological mechanisms behind neuromuscular disease, neurodegeneration, and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Together, we'll explore the big question: How can understanding your genetics shape your long-term health? We'll discuss the usefulness of genetic testing when it comes to nutrition and health, and how it fits alongside other testing technologies like blood tests, gut microbiome analysis, and continuous glucose monitoring. Dr. Grice will introduce the concept of having a personalised profile that helps predict your future health trajectory based on current data.
We discuss the differences between genes that are deterministic, probabilistic and informative and whether we can predict what might happen to us in the future, even if we’re healthy now? We’ll also cover the importance of balancing different aspects of our biology to live a healthy, fulfilling life.
After completing his doctorate at Oxford, Stuart co-founded FitnessGenes where he currently holds the position of Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). The company is 11 years old and has received numerous awards for its innovative work in preventative healthcare. Moreover, FitnessGenes is the first company in the world to secure a patent that identifies how better health predictions can be made by combining genetic and lifestyle data.
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#263 How to heal your gut, support your microbes and what gut supplements to steer clear of with Colorectal Surgeon Dr James Kinross
World-leading microbiome scientist and surgeon with over two decades of experience, Dr James Kinross, is on the podcast today talking about everything to do with the gut. Dark Matter is his first book and I highly recommend you check it out. http://dark-matter.org.uk/
We talk about:
- Signs that your poop is unhealthy
- Some of James favourite foods and nutrition strategies to improve the gut
- Why we need to think like conservationists, and recognise that our guts are being radically altered and destroyed by our environment
- We also talk about functional gut disorders and why trauma, stress and childhood health are some of the first things James will ask about before ever reaching for a prescription pad, if at all
- We talk about the estrobolome - the interaction of hormones and our microbes
- Whether our gut can dictate food choices
- James opinions on probiotics, gut health tests and their validity
- As well as the relationship between our gut and brain health including ASD and dementia
Dr James Kinross is a senior lecturer in colorectal surgery and consultant surgeon at Imperial College London and a visiting professor at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He leads a research team defining how the microbiome causes cancer and other chronic diseases of the gut.
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#262 Strategies to lose weight, maintain weight loss and live healthier
On today’s episode I’m diving into the science of weight loss. This episode is all about how to lose weight in a healthy way, maintain that weight loss and live a healthier life.
We haven’t discussed weight loss in detail on the podcast before, but enough people have asked me about it so I thought we could dive into some common questions and misconceptions about weight loss. I’ll dive into:
- The science of weight loss
- Whether there are diets that are best for weight loss?
- Are there foods that aid weight loss?
- Are there foods that burn fat?
- Can you target weight loss in specific areas of the body?
- Can you target “belly fat” with specific foods or exercises?
I’ll discuss calorie restriction, popular weight loss diets (keto, low carb), fasting, the microbiome, plus the lifestyle factors that lead to weight gain. I’ll also discuss obesogens, the effects of stress and poor sleep on weight gain as well as evidence based supplements that can help you lose weight.
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How to reduce alcohol consumption and improve our relationship with drinking with mixologist and mindful drinking expert Camille Vidal
On today’s episode I have a good friend of mine, Camille Vidal, creator of Mindful Cocktails and founder of La Maison Wellness, to talk to me about reducing alcohol consumption and improving our relationship with drinking.
Camille Vidal is a globally recognised bartender and drinks expert turned mindfulness, Yoga and Meditation teacher.
And she’s a true pioneer in this field. Camille (aka @mindfullycami), is on a mission to inspire the world to bring mindfulness into the glass, showing that Tasty doesn’t have to be Boozy.
For some people, abstinence is absolutely necessary and the number of sobriety tools and programmes are increasing. But for many of us, myself included, we still want to enjoy the very occasional alcoholic drink whilst being mindful of the ill effects.
As somebody who is consciously trying to reduce my own alcohol intake I loved chatting through the statistics regarding how many other people are trying to cut down rather than abstain completely from alcohol. I’m somebody who appreciates a chilled rose or a glass of fine red with a meal, and I’m excited to explore a new world of no and low alcohol drinks that put my health first whilst still being able to enjoy a refined and sophisticated pairing with food.
We talk about:
- The difference between Sobriety and Mindful drinking
- The Diuretic effects of alcohol
- Strategies to reduce alcohol such as, Remove replace reduce and Bookending
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#261 Early warning signs of Dementia, plus neuroprotective foods and lifestyle measures to prevent dementia with Dr Rupy Aujla
Today we’re going to be reviewing early signs to detect dementia as well as food and lifestyle that can potentially prevent dementia.
The estimated total societal cost of dementia in 2019 in the US was $1313 billion and with the number of people suffering dementia set to increase by 300% globally over the next 20 years, this is something we need to address as early as possible.
We have many examples of “successful cognitive agers” who have lived vibrant lives well into their 80s and 90s – and there is a clear influence with lifestyle habits.
The key questions we’re going to review are …
- What are some of the early warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer's?
- What are some of the foods I should avoid to help prevent dementia & brain decline?
- What are some of your favourite brain-boosting foods I should add to my diet every week?
- What are some of the common lifestyle habits that can improve my brain?
- Are there supplements you recommend taking to help boost brain health & prevent decline?
I’ll also talk through a day in the life of a successful brain healthy day utilising all of these habits we’ve discussed at the end of the podcast
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#260 Helping ease the menopause using food, lifestyle and supplements with Dr Rupy Aujla
Today’s episode is a dive into the evidence-based diet and lifestyle habits to ease the menopause transition.
This is based on research we did for our latest health goal on the Doctor’s Kitchen app that has now launched! Due to huge demand our internal and external research team reviewed the nutrition literature to identify beneficial foods and nutrients specifically to help with the “Menopause”.
You can now find a large selection of recipes and personalised suggestions based on your dietary preferences on the Doctor’s Kitchen App specifically for menopause. And this complements the many other health goals we have including heart health, brain health, anti-inflammation and many more!
Just click on the link in the show notes to check out the app.
For more about HRT treatment options, navigating early menopause, the physical, emotional and psychological signs/symptoms of menopause and tips for choosing herbal remedies, we’ve done a few deep dives with Menopause experts that you can find in the show notes too.
HRT - https://thedoctorskitchen.com/pod-lp/menopause-with-dr-louise-newson
Herbal remedies for menopause - https://thedoctorskitchen.com/podcasts/157-natural-menopause-remedies-with-dr-anne-henderson
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#259 Why you should drink 2-3 cups of coffee everyday with Alex Higham
Today we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of coffee with my good friend Alex Higham.
In this episode we talk about the attributes of coffee and why it seems to have benefits for brain and heart health. We also talk through the healthiest brewing methods for coffee from espresso, to aeropress, to cafetiere and Alex’s experiments looking at the caffeine content of different brewing styles.
We talk about how sourcing and roasting methods can affect the polyphenol concentration of the coffee beans and hence the health benefits and how you can choose the best tasting coffee with these in mind. I also ask Alex the questions that I get asked all the time such as how often should I change the beans, when should I drink coffee and what if I can’t tolerate caffeine?
Alex is co-founder of Exhale Healthy Coffee, the UK’s first coffee crafted for health. After 8 years grappling with auto-immunity, Alex is now on a mission to help others regain control of their health starting with the thing most people consume vast quantities of, their coffee.
As a disclaimer, I must mention that I am an advisor to Exhale coffee the company, and I sincerely love everything that Exhale is about. From rigorous sourcing and independently lab testing their beans to ensure no contaminants, it’s how food products should be made, and it’s a privilege to be part of their incredible journey.
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Mixed Heritage and its Impact on Identity, Happiness and Self Worth. Both Not Half with Jassa Ahluwalia
This podcast is a deeply personal one for me. Not just because I resonate so much with Jassa and his experience of not having a true sense of identity, but because I’m expecting a child with my wife late this year who will be of mixed heritage.
My wife is Italian and I’m Indian so our child will be both Indian and Italian, rather than half Indian and half Italian. I never really thought of being half something and half something else as ever really something to pay attention to, but recording this podcast with Jassa and reading his story has made a real impact on me.
In the same way John Agard educated us all with his wildly popular poem “half caste”, about the impact of words on people's sense of worth, I feel Jassa has educated me on the use of my words and thoughts, regardless of whether there is ill intent or malice behind them. Words mean so much and I’d never want anyone, let alone my unborn child, to feel anything other than a whole person.
Jassa Ahluwalia is a British actor, writer, filmmaker and trade unionist. Born in Coventry to a white English mum and a brown Punjabi dad in 1990, he attended school in Leicester and was raised in an extended family environment. He spoke English in the playground, Punjabi with his grandparents, and spent various summer holidays in India. He came to prominence as Rocky in the hit BBC Three series Some Girls, followed by starring roles in Unforgotten, Ripper Street, and Peaky Blinders. He’s also one of the funniest comedians I’ve ever come across on social media. Please watch some of his sketches online!
Jassa created the hashtag #BothNotHalf to explore mixed identity in light of his own British-Indian heritage. His TEDx talk on 'How Language Shapes Identity' has clocked up over 170k views and his BBC One documentary Am I English? won an Asian Media Award in 2022.
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