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Patrick Holford, nutrition expert, leading spokesman, and author of 46 books, returns to discuss the benefits of vitamin D.Today, Holford shares why vitamin D is promoted more than vitamin C, where we get our source of vitamin D, and how much of it do we need. We discuss the benefits of vitamin D in the brain, how it's produced, and how to know if we have a vitamin D deficiency.We talk about: Why is vitamin D promoted more for Covid-19 than vitamin C How vitamin D is produced Where we get our vitamin D How much vitamin D do we need Vitamin D deficiency Benefits of vitamin D in the brain

Patrick Holford, nutrition expert, leading spokesman, and author of 46 books, joins us to discuss the benefits and effects of supplementing vitamin C.Today, Holford shares the studies of vitamin C, why we need it, and how it has helped during the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss what animals develop vitamin C, why it's important to supplement, and the issues nutrition faces within the pharmaceutical industry.We talk about: How Holford got into nutrition Benefits of vitamin C China and vitamin C COVID-19 and vitamin C Why people don’t take vitamin C The pharmaceutical industry and vitamin C

Emilia Thompson returns to chat about building positive relationships with food and your body.Today, Thompson shares characteristics of good and bad relationships with food, taking out emotions on your body, and how to recognize the signs that you may need to reevaluate how you're using food to treat your body. We discuss body image issues, body neutrality, tips on how to have a better relationship with food, and inclusive dieting.We talk about: Emilia’s relationship with food during her time in bikini competitions Having a good and bad relationship with food Symptoms of a bad relationship with food Tips and techniques to have a better relationship with food Tips for body image issues Body neutrality Inclusive dieting approaches How Emilia takes care of her brain

Emilia Thompson, registered nutritionist and lecturer in sports nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, joins us to discuss emotional eating and how to manage it.Today, Thompson shares what emotional eating is, its triggers, and how to tell the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger. We discuss how to combat emotional eating, how it affects men and women, and how to be mindful when you're hungry so you don't overeat.We talk about: What is emotional eating Emotional eating triggers Telling the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger Emotional hunger effects on men and women Compassionate and mindful eating How practical is compassionate eating Signs to seek professional help about emotional eating

Rahaf Harfoush returns to chat about the trend that may be negatively affecting our mindset, the Productivity Propaganda Paradox.Today, Harfoush goes into detail about what the productivity paradox is and how it can cause us to feel less than when we believe we aren't working hard enough. We discuss knowing who you are outside of your profession and titles, how we tie self-worth into productivity, and how we can change this mindset to actually become truly productive.We talk about: What is the Productivity Propaganda Paradox Pseudo-spirituality Where the productivity mindset came from Self-worth tied to productivity Who are you outside of your profession Summary of Big Ideas

Rahaf Harfoush, researcher, digital anthropologist, and New York Times bestselling author, focuses on the intersections of emerging technology, innovation and digital culture. Throughout her career, she's studied how technology impacts our culture and how it's changing the way we exist in the world. Within her research, Harfoush published Hustle and Float: Reclaim Your Creativity and Thrive in a World Obsessed with Work, which stemmed from her personal experience of burnout.Today, Harfoush shares the impact of how productivity culture affects creatives' workflow. We discuss the creative mindset of if you're not working you're not being productive, everyone's unique creative cycles, optimal flow and performance, and how to know if you're a productive creative.We talk about: A productive creative/creative workers The cycle of creativity Optimal flow/performance Unique creative cycles Productivity culture Burnout How to start getting creative work done

What we eat not only impacts us mentally and physically but can also affect our creativity. Sophie Medlin, Head of Nutrition Research at Heights, shares how nutrition affects all aspects of our mental health.The relationships between food, mood, and mental performance are bi-directional. Our mood affects what we eat and what we eat affects our mood and mental performance. Studies show people who suffer from depression and anxiety are more likely to have vitamin and mineral deficiencies.Medlin shares why people with mood disorders are often deficient in key nutrients. She discusses hydration, gut bacteria, dietary non-negotiables, lifestyle factors, and supplementation in this week's minisode.

Dr Sophie Mort returns to talk about her book, A Manual for Being Human. Sparked by her own troubles with panic attacks, Dr Soph chose to write a manual to help people overcome their own mental struggles.Today, Dr Soph shares the inspiration behind her manual and why it's different from other psychology books. We discuss how childhood affects who we are, common myths and misconceptions about therapy, and what to expect to learn from Dr Soph's book.We talk about: What made Dr Soph write her book Dr Soph’s inspirations How childhood affects who we are Why you should read Dr Soph’s book Myths and misconceptions about therapy How Dr Soph takes care of her brain

Dr Sophie Mort has taken psychology out of the therapy room to social media. A registered clinical psychologist and author, Dr Soph has become the guru of Insta-therapy, sharing mental health and wellness tips to her 40K+ followers on Instagram.Today, Dr Soph shares why she decided to use Instagram as a tool to make therapy more accessible. We discuss pseudonymous identities and why they make people more comfortable online, positive and negative behaviours of people on social media, and how Instagram affects her own mental health.We talk about: Why Dr Soph chose Instagram to help people Dr Soph's growing Instagram following Pseudonymous identities Online Disinhibition Effect Online behaviours 3 step methodology to help people make real change in their lives

Dr Frederic Luskin returns to talk about his book, Stress Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness. Initially developing 10 steps to help pilots de-stress, Luskin chose to expand on those steps in a book so everyone can learn how to manage stress.Luskin shares his story of how these 10 steps were developed, the scientific explanation of why we stress so much, and the key pieces of stress. We discuss how to start de-stressing, exercises you can practice, and tips on how to manage chronic stress.We talk about: Why Luskin wrote a book on stress Why we stress so much Key pieces of stress 10 steps to stress less Belly breathing for stress relief Top 3 tips for managing stress