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Catch Ups In My Kitchen
Georgia Symonds
178 episodes
5 days ago

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!


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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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Nutrition
Education,
Self-Improvement,
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Episodes (20/178)
Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.176 Poo, Constipation and Bloating with We Are Regular

This week, I’m joined in my kitchen by the brilliant duo Holly Brooke and Joely Walker, the powerhouse founders behind We Are Regular — the gut health supplement brand that’s changing the way we talk about going to the loo.


In this refreshingly honest conversation, we dive deep (pun intended) into all things digestion, bloating, and bowel movements. Together, we share our very real personal journeys with constipation, the silent struggle so many of us face but rarely talk about — and explore why women are disproportionately affected by gut issues compared to men.


Holly and Joely share how their experiences led to the creation of We Are Regular, and how they’re breaking the stigma around poo talk by bringing humour, honesty, and science into the conversation. We also discuss the serious side of gut health — from the rising rates of bowel cancer in women to the importance of knowing your body and advocating for better awareness and prevention.

If you’ve ever suffered in silence with bloating, IBS, or constipation — or just want to feel more comfortable talking about your gut health — this episode is for you. Expect laughs, lightbulb moments, and maybe even a little loo talk you didn’t know you needed.


Topics we discuss:


  • Why poo’ing is so important for overall health
  • Constipation — the worst thing on the planet (and our personal journeys with it)
  • How alcohol affects your bowel movements
  • Why women get more constipated than men
  • Why going on holiday often leads to constipation
  • Thoughts on laxatives and why natural options are better
  • What’s inside We Are Regular and how it works
  • Other ways to stay regular and support gut health naturally
  • Launching We Are Regular and getting comfortable talking about poo in public
  • Funny poo stories and moments that keep it real


Sponsors:


CALO - We are sponsored by CALO a food delivery service which provides nutritionist-approved, chef-made meals, delivered fresh, daily. CALO have kindly give us 25% off your first order with the code CATCHUPS25 - click here


Healthy Habits - Try mouth tape today and get 20% off your first purchase with code CATCHUPS20

click here


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 




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5 days ago
1 hour 1 minute 39 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.175 Mouth Tape, Sleep and How You Breathe with Lucy Rayner

In this episode, I am joined by Lucy Rayner, better known as Lucy the Osteopath who is a London-based classical, cranial, visceral and paediatric osteopath with over 20 years of experience.

Lucy works holistically across the lifespan, from infants to adults — and has particular interests in airway health, dental / oral function, and integrated nutrition alongside structural balance and nervous system function.

In this episode, Lucy and I dive deep into the crucial, but often overlooked link between airways, breathing, and sleep. We explore how many of us are defaulting to mouth breathing - a habit driven by modern stressors, poor posture, environmental factors, and structural imbalances — and why mouth taping is emerging as a simple, but powerful intervention.


The topics we discuss are:

  • Airway & Development: Why Lucy focuses on airway health and how early development shapes our long-term health.
  • Lifestyle & Jaw Development: How factors like breastfeeding, diet, and modern habits influence oral health, facial growth, and jaw structure.
  • Mouth Taping: Why nasal breathing during sleep is essential — and how mouth taping can support better rest and recovery.
  • Airway Health Defined: What “airway health” actually means and why it’s foundational to overall wellbeing.
  • In Practice: The most common breathing, posture, and structural issues Lucy sees in her clinic today.
  • Nutrition & the Carnivore Approach: Why Lucy follows a carnivore diet — and how chewing, biting, and food texture relate to jaw strength and airway development.


To follow Lucy on Instagram click here


Sponsors:


One Zone - The app that will change your London lifestyle, giving you all the recommendations you need for the best food and drink experiences in the city

Download here

 

Healthy Habits - Try mouth tape today and get 20% off your first purchase with code CATCHUPS20

click here



This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’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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1 week ago
1 hour 4 minutes 1 second

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.174 Losing My Daughter Changed My Career with Annabel Karmel

In this weeks episode I’m joined by someone who has transformed the way families think about food. My guest is none other than Annabel Karmel MBE — the UK’s No.1 children’s cookery author, a best-selling writer of over 50 books, and an award-winning entrepreneur who has helped millions of parents around the world give their children the best start in life through nutritious, delicious meals. Annabel's journey to her career started with a tragedy as her daughter passed away at only three months old and from that moment onwards she knew she wanted to work with children and she then dedicated her first cookbook to her first daughter Natasha.


In this episode we dive deep on Annabel's journey, she speaks honestly about her tragic experience and how it has shaped her career as well as sharing tips on how to raise your children to be the healthiest version of themselves.


We touch on the following topics:


  • I would like to start with your first food memory 
  • How did your career in food start
  • The tragedy of losing a child
  • What were you like as a mother with your children when it came to food 
  • Getting food right with your children sets up their relationship with food for life
  • The key principles that mothers often get wrong when it comes to feeding their children 
  • Breast feeding
  • Ultra-processed food and children
  • Convenience vs health
  • The balance of preventing your children having “treats”
  • Thoughts on bringing your children up plant-based or even ancestrally
  • Being an entrepreneur with 3 children yourself - how did you balance it


Check out Annabel Karmel on instagram here


Sponsors:


One Zone - The app that will change your London lifestyle, giving you all the recommendations you need for the best food and drink experiences in the city

Download here

 

Healthy Habits - Try mouth tape today and get 20% off your first purchase with code CATCHUPS20

click here



This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 






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2 weeks ago
52 minutes 20 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.173 Ear Seeds Changed My Life with Giselle Boxer Founder of East Healing

This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by Giselle Boxer, founder of East Healing—a brand deeply rooted in the wisdom of Ancient Chinese Medicine. East Healing offers a range of elegant acupressure products that beautifully merge traditional healing with timeless design.

In this episode, Giselle opens up about her powerful journey. She shares her battle with ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome—a relentless struggle marked by years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments. After exhausting all conventional medical options, Giselle turned to Chinese Medicine. What followed was a complete transformation: from being in such a dark place that even taking a shower left her bedridden, to reclaiming her life as a vibrant mother and successful founder living the fast-paced lifestyle she once thought impossible.

Giselle also explains the fascinating science behind Ear Seeds, the healing potential of Chinese Medicine, and her unforgettable experience on Dragons’ Den—an appearance that catapulted her business to new heights.

This is an inspiring episode about resilience, the search for healing, and the incredible journey from health struggles to entrepreneurial success. If you’re looking for motivation and hope, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!


Topics we discuss are:


  • .What Acuseeds are and how they work?
  • Different points on your ear relate to different parts of the body - what are those parts and how does that work?
  • Giselle's personal journey to East Healing 
  • The power of Chinese Medicine?
  • Educating customers on how Acuseeds work?
  • What Accuseeds can be used for?
  • Other products that are under the East Healing brand
  • The Dragons Den Experience
  • How it changed your business
  • The negative press from Dragons Den


Sponsors:


One Zone - The app that will change your London lifestyle, giving you all the recommendations you need for the best food and drink experiences in the city

Download here

 

Healthy Habits - Try mouth tape today and get 20% off your first purchase with code CATCHUPS20

click here



This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com


To check out East Healing head - here


East Healing Instagram - click here!


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3 weeks ago
1 hour 3 minutes 38 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.172 The Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sarah Founder of Citizens of Soil

In my kitchen this week, I am joined by Sarah Vachon founder of Citizens of Soil, a brand that’s redefining what olive oil can—and should—be. More than just a kitchen staple, their extra virgin olive oil is rooted in a mission: to elevate farmers, protect the land, and bring us closer to the story behind what we eat.

We talk about the nutritional power of olive oil and why we should all be cooking with olive oil rather than any other fat source, but also dive deeper into the systemic issues in the industry—how farmers are often underpaid and their oils lost in anonymous blends. Citizens of Soil challenges this model by paying producers fairly and directly, supporting regenerative farming methods that nurture biodiversity and preserve soil health.


This is olive oil as a community movement, where every bottle connects you not only to a beautiful ingredient, but also to the people and ecosystems that make it possible.


Topics we discuss are:

  • The health benefits of consuming good quality olive oil - why is olive oil better than a low cal spray?
  • What does extra virgin olive oil mean?
  • When some is looking at buying olive oil in a supermarket what should they be aware of?
  • What is single origin?
  • Cooking with olive oil - should we be aware of the heating temperature - is there a limit 
  • You’ve turned an every day commodity into a brand and a delicious and desirable product - how has that journey been?
  • What’s different about Citizens of soil?
  • Working closely with the producers and what that looks like


Sponsors:


One Zone - The app that will change your London lifestyle, giving you all the recommendations you need for the best food and drink experiences in the city

Download here

 

Healthy Habits - Try mouth tape today and get 20% off your first purchase with code CATCHUPS20

click here



This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 




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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute 51 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.171 You can NEVER eat too much meat with Matt McEntegart Founder of ROAM

This week in the kitchen, I’m joined by Matt McEntegart, founder of ROAM—a high-protein meat bar created to fill the gap between wanting a natural, wholefood snack and one that also delivers on macros, protein, and quality without artificial ingredients or added sugar. ROAM is built on the belief that the foundation of a healthy diet lies in meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables—a refreshing perspective in today’s world of ultra-processed foods.

In this episode, Matt and I explore the role of meat in the diet, which made for a fascinating conversation given that I currently don’t eat meat myself. While we come at the topic from different perspectives, we both strongly agree on the importance of a wholefood-based diet, as well as the value of eating seasonally and locally whenever possible.

Beyond meat, our discussion also touches on the rising interest in the ancestral diet, the common misconceptions around whey protein, and whether buying organic food is truly worth it or just hype. Packed with nutritional insights and a few thought-provoking (and at times controversial) conversations, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.


Topics covered:

  • Your journey to Roam
  • Frustrations with the snack market 
  • Whey Protein
  • Eating too much meat
  • High cholesterol
  • Ancestral diet
  • The value of fibre in your diet
  • A wholefood diet
  • Dairy
  • Investing in buying organic


onezone - The app that will change your London lifestyle, giving you all the recommendations you need for the best food and drink experiences in the city

Download here 


Healthy Habits - Try mouth tape today and get 20% off your first purchase with code CATCHUPS20

click here


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 



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1 month ago
1 hour 9 minutes 13 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.170 Only 2% of Information on TIKTOK is Accurate with Suzy Peach

This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by Suzy Peach, GP and Co-Founder of Peach Wellness Academy (PWA)—a health and wellness curriculum designed to bridge the gap in wellness education for children, though it’s accessible to all ages.


Suzy shares insights from her medical practice, where she noticed a worrying trend: while access to information about health has never been easier, the quality of that information has declined. Despite being more “educated” than ever, many of us are misinformed, self-diagnosing, and relying on inaccurate sources.

Peach Wellness Academy focuses on all aspects of wellness, with a particular emphasis on sexual health and mental health—two areas that are often misunderstood yet widely discussed. The curriculum is designed to complement school learning, not replace it, while also equipping parents with tools to answer the questions of today’s curious minds.


In an age where social media can be both a platform for knowledge and a breeding ground for misinformation, Suzy explains how her experiences as a GP inspired her to create a curriculum that helps children and families navigate health and wellbeing more confidently.


Topics we discuss:

What is wrong with health and wellness education amongst children at the moment?

What is peach wellness academy 

The fundamental problems that girls are experiencing now as a result of lack of education from schools 

Female Health - we don’t know enough - why?

Mental Health and the self-diagnosing crises

Modern day health and wellness - what we need to know has changed 

TikTok being a source of information

Vaping - the damage that is having on young children 


To visit Peach Wellness Academy - click here


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 



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1 month ago
51 minutes 3 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.169 How to RESET in September with April Morgan

This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by April Morgan, Head of Nutrition at ARTAH, as well as a Nutritional Chef and Therapist. With years of experience working alongside inspiring brands and incredible women—including a decade of mentorship from Rose Ferguson—April was the perfect guest to dive into the topic of “reset.”

September often feels like a mini January—a chance to regroup after a busy summer, re-establish routines, and set fresh goals for the months ahead. In this episode, I sit down with April to explore how to approach a reset in a way that’s both effective and sustainable. We discuss the key areas to focus on for supporting your liver and gut health, and the small but powerful lifestyle changes that can make the biggest difference.


In this episode we discuss:


  •  For those looking to reset and get back into a good routine after summer what are some of the principles you would recommend?
  • Why is resetting your body a good thing to do 
  • Which foods help with Liver Detoxification
  • The benefits of having a 4 hour break in between each meal 
  • Thoughts on juice cleanses
  • Thoughts on fasting?
  • What are some of the health food staples that you think people should have in their cupboard and fridge in order to make healthier choices in their diet 
  • Creatine - ARTAH have just brought out their creatine - thoughts?


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


April's Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 





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1 month ago
50 minutes 35 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.168 Solo Episode: The Biggest Lesson's I've Learned Through Starting A Business

In my kitchen this week, I’m sharing a highly requested solo episode all about business — specifically the lessons I’ve learned from starting my very first venture, Greedy Vegan, and how those experiences have shaped my approach to building my second business, Healthy Habits.

Starting a business is never a straight line — it’s a journey filled with challenges, reflections, and plenty of learnings. Closing one business and beginning again with another has shifted my perspective in so many ways, and in this episode, I’m opening up about the key takeaways that continue to guide me.


For a bit of background — Greedy Vegan was a nationwide UK delivery service where I curated plant-based products, from brie to salmon alternatives and everything in between.


Now, with Healthy Habits, I’ve stepped into the wellness space, reimagining functional products with an aesthetic twist — starting with our very first launch: mouth tape.


In this episode I discuss the following:


  • Removing the personality from the business
  • Treating your business at the age that it is and not comparing yourself to businesses that have been going a lot longer
  • Setting up your business for the lifestyle that you want to live
  • Setting up your business for success - make sure it is sustainable and scalable
  • Not saying yes to everything
  • Taking the ego out of the business
  • Remember your why as a business and have your goal crystal clear in your head
  • The power of doing one thing really well
  • The benefits of mouth tape
  • Why Mouth Tape was my first product


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


Healthy Habits Instagram - click here!


Healthy Habits website - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 



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2 months ago
21 minutes 22 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
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 diet
  • The ancestral diet is promoting a lack of fibre 
  • How much protein should we be having 
  • Your favourite plant-based proteins
  • The benefits of eating plant proteins
  • The plant-based trend and people's perception of plant-based now
  • The gym and strength training
  • Body re-composition and confidence
  • Creatine
  • Counting calories


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Checkout Sophie Waplington - click here


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 





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2 months ago
56 minutes 33 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
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 (ARTA H), 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 Nootropics
  • Creatine and why it is so important for women to take it
  • The journey of Matt creating ROAM due to his need for a natural high protein snack
  • The ancestral diet
  • The debate on whether it is unhealthy to be consuming a lot of red meat
  • Reducing alcohol consumption
  • How alcohol affects both men and women so differently
  • ARTAH's deep detox supplement
  • Why ROAM adds Whey into their beef bars
  • The power of consuming collagen and what that does
  • The importance of movement as well as nutrition
  • Have either of them tried pilates



Check out the amazing brands:

Visit ARTAH - here

Visit ROAM - here

Visit JAGA - here


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 


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2 months ago
50 minutes 37 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
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 up
  • Sophie's journey to Veganism
  • Craving red meat after being vegan
  • Adding more animal products into your diet
  • Raising children on a plant-based diet
  • The importance of getting your children into the kitchen
  • Creating
  • Mouth Tape
  • Non-Toxic Living


For Sophie's discount with Evolve Beauty use - SOPHIE15


For Georgia's discount on HEALF use code - GEORGIA10


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!

Sophie's Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 



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2 months ago
51 minutes 23 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
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 clearer


The topics we discussed are:

  • The power of a sauna session and sweating
  • Red 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 extreme
  • Green 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 Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 


To follow Eleanor Hoath - click here


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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 5 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
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 brand
  • What 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 storytelling
  • The journey of a solo founder
  • Your own wellness journey
  • Your morning routine


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 


To check out PERL - click here





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3 months ago
53 minutes 35 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.162 SULT - The Electrolyte Brand Who Are Doing It Differently with Henry Porpora

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Henry Porpora the Co-Founder of SULT the electrolyte brand who has shaken up the wellness space with it's bold colour yellow and authentic tone of voice. SULT is here with one simple mission: to make hydration accessible and enjoyable for everyone — not just athletes or wellness influencers.


Henry and Milly have gone about marketing SULT in a way that has also got a lot of people's attention - they have been sharing their whole journey and every decision with their community on socials and as a result have created a large community that most brands would only dream of. In this epiosde Henry and I discuss their marketing strategy and how they are demonstrating that people buy from people and by giving SULT a personality as well as putting both Henry and Milly's personality in the forefront of all social content they are creating a truly authentic and personable brand that consumers are resonating with.


If your intrigued about the personalities behind SULT or are obsessed with how they have launched the brand then this episode is for you


Topics we discussed...


  • Why did you feel the need to start an electrolyte brand 
  • What didn’t you like about the other brands on the market
  • Why do we need Electrolytes
  • Why are they growing in popularity?
  • What was important from a product stand point when creating SULT?
  • How did yours and milly’s friendship come about and the idea for SULT start?
  • Building the brand
  • The marketing strategy
  • Building community  


This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 


To checkout SULT - click here!


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3 months ago
38 minutes 7 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.161 "Creatine is the most studied supplement in the world" with Rhian Founder of ARTAH

This week, I’m joined in the kitchen by Rhian Stephenson, the brilliant founder of ARTAH — a wellness brand known for its high-quality, science-led supplements designed to support a healthy, balanced lifestyle. ARTAH isn’t just about supplements; they also focus on nutrition-first strategies through tailored meal plans, with the belief that food should always come first — supplements are there to enhance and elevate your wellbeing when needed.

In this episode, I sit down with Rhian to get clear on what we actually need when it comes to supplementation. How do we know what our body’s asking for? When is it worth adding extra support? We also dive into ARTAH’s latest launch: creatine — a supplement that’s currently having a huge moment in the wellness world.

There’s been a lot of noise around creatine — is it just for men? Does it cause water retention or unwanted weight gain? Rhian helps unpack the myths and highlights the powerful, science-backed benefits of creatine for energy, cognitive function, strength, muscle definition, and overall health.

If you’re curious about how creatine fits into a wellness routine — and how to optimise your health from the inside out — this is the episode for you.


Topics discussed:

  • Rhian's story and how she came to founding ARTAH
  • Being a supplement company with a food first approach and what that means
  • Having a food diary
  • When to know if you should supplement
  • How to not be lead by good marketing and lead by what your body needs
  • Rhian's favourite ARTAH supplements and why
  • Creatine
  • De-bunking creatine myths
  • Water retention in women
  • Bloating and gut health issues in women
  • What to people often get wrong when it comes to supplementation



Check out ARTAH's journal for lots of specific articles on some of the topics we covered



This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 



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3 months ago
56 minutes 27 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.160 Ozempic, Hormonal Balance and Seed Cycling with Jess Shand

This week in my kitchen, I'm joined by Jess Shand — a Naturopathic Nutritionist and author of The Hormonal Balance Handbook. Her cookbook is more than just recipes; it's a practical guide to understanding your hormones and how the food you eat can influence your body and mood in powerful ways.

We dive into how nutrition fuels our cells and impacts our overall wellbeing as women — without falling into the trap of fads or confusion. Jess breaks it all down in a way that makes sense, helping us connect the dots between what we eat and how we feel.

We also explore some big topics, including the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and the potential harm they can cause, plus Jess shares her tips for how to best nourish your body throughout your menstrual cycle.

Girls this is your manual on how to feel your best and I think your going to love it


Topics we discuss are:


  • Hormone Balance and eating to support your hormones - what does that mean? 
  • The key minerals are magnesium, zinc and omega 3s - why
  • The power of tracking your cycle
  • How to combat cravings of sugar and caffeine and what these could mean?
  • Ozempic
  • Liver detox and Liver support
  • Seed cycling - how does it work?
  • The power of good nutrition



This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 




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4 months ago
52 minutes 3 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
E.159 Bride to be prep and girly wellness tips with Belle Robinson

This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by Belle Robinson — known to many on Instagram as Glow With Belle. Belle is a qualified nutritionist and passionate advocate for holistic health and wellness. In this episode, she shares her personal story of making some fundamental changes and how she re-evaluated her lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset after coming off the contraceptive pill.


We chat about the power of tuning into your body’s true needs — moving away from the hustle of HIIT workouts and caffeine-fuelled days, and instead embracing slow living, nourishing food, low-impact movement, and the importance of quality sleep.


As we are also now coming into wedding season Belle shares her experience and tips on preparing to be a bride — and what she focused on to achieve glowing skin, how to support your inner wellbeing, and how to feel your absolute best from the inside out.


This episode is full of so many tips and recommendations and is a real honest conversation on navigating wellness as a girl. Whether you’re navigating your own health reset, preparing for a big life event, or simply looking for inspiration to treat your body with more care and feel great this summer— this episode is for you.


Topics we discussed are:

  • Belle's food healing journey 
  • Small changes that made a big difference
  • Savoury breakfasts
  • Things that are deemed healthy but aren’t
  • Creatine 
  • How to combat bloating
  • What helps lower cortisol and regulates hormones
  • Bride to be wedding prep 
  • Morning routine 
  • Belle's new product launching end of the year


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 GEORGIA10


If 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 Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com


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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 51 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
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 colostrum
  • why you started organised 
  • Connecting consumers to farmers through the app
  • The power of connecting with nature
  • Why does the food system need changing
  • How your changing people's lives
  • Disconnecting from social media and reducing screen time
  • The power of routine
  • Running the marathon without any synthetic products


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 GEORGIA10


If 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 Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 




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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 8 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen
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 exposure
  • Why he started the brand
  • The Wim Hoff effect
  • The mental and physical benefits of cold exposure
  • Why cold water therapy is addictive
  • How you can overdose on cold exposure and the danger in it
  • How it builds resilience
  • Hot and cold therapy and the benefits
  • How 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 GEORGIA10


If 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 Symonds


Georgia’s Instagram - click here!


For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com 






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4 months ago
46 minutes 40 seconds

Catch Ups In My Kitchen

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!


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