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Birth Tales040 - Lottie | labour ward, positive induction, epidural, fetal scalp electrode, ventouse, DMER, combi feedingIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Lottie about the birth of her little boy. She was lucky enough to feel physically well during her pregnancy, but emotionally found it quite overwhelming. Her and her husband took an antenatal course in preparation for the birth which they found really useful for learning about all their options, so when she was offered an induction at 41 weeks Lottie felt confident and well informed in accepting. Her induction was on the whole a very positive experience and her son with born with ventouse assistance. Lottie goes on to share a li...2024-06-131h 00
Birth Tales039 - Lottie | luteal phase defect, subchorionic haematoma, hydropnephrosis, foramen ovale valve, c-section, severe jaundice, urosepsis, pelvi-uteric junction obstruction, postnatal depression & anxietyIn today’s episode I’m speaking to Lottie about her daughter Scarlet’s birth. Her and her husband were living in Mexico City when they conceived and her pregnancy came with plenty of anxiety - from a subchorionic haematoma in the first trimester to her daughter’s diagnosis of hydronephrosis at the anomaly scan - and she shares how difficult it was dealing with all these extra worries without the support of friends and family nearby. At 34 weeks a scan showed her daughter’s foramen ovale valve was closing prematurely and it was advised she be born early via c-secti...2024-06-061h 07
Birth Tales038 - Rachel | third baby, congenital hepatic fibrosis, planned c-section, doula, breastfeedingIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Rachel about her third birth. Her 2 eldest children were born via emergency c-section and a forceps assisted delivery - experiences which Rachel found traumatic - and she knew she wanted to feel more present and involved in any subsequent births. Before conceiving her third baby, Rachel was diagnosed with congenital hepatic fibrosis; a rare condition affecting the liver which can have problematic implications for birth, so she knew before becoming pregnant that her baby would need to be born via c-section and she shares all the aspects that make her planned surge...2024-05-3049 min
Birth Tales037 - Annie | IVF, growth scans, induction of labour, uterine hyperstimulation, c-sectionIn today’s episode I’m speaking to Annie who conceived her little boy via IVF. After a clinical start to her pregnancy she had to work hard to rebuild trust in her body and found her yoga practice to be invaluable in helping her to reconnect to herself and her intuition. Towards the end of her pregnancy concerns were raised around her baby’s size and after multiple scans to check growth and placental function she agreed to an induction at nearly 42 weeks pregnant. Following a lengthy induction process with days spent waiting on the ward Annie...2024-05-231h 12
Birth Tales036 - Nina | hospital birth, sweep, CTG, c-section, breastfeeding challengesIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Nina about the birth of her daughter Isla. Nina conceived a little sooner than planned and admits she knew very little about birth when she first got pregnant. She took an antenatal course and decided to go with the flow rather than overloading herself with birth prep. Around 41 weeks Nina chose to have a sweep and her labour began shortly afterwards. During a long wait in triage she was monitored via CTG due to some fluctuations in the baby’s heart rate and after a few more hours on the labour ward h...2024-05-1655 min
Birth Tales035 - Leone | homebirth, hypnobirthing, doula, OP baby, physiological birth, cephalohematomaIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Leone about her positive homebirth experience. She loved being pregnant and really immersed herself in preparing for her baby’s birth. Her labour began a few days before her estimated due date and she was surprised to feel all her contractions solely in her lower back. She laboured at home with the support of her husband and doula, using the TENS machine and the birth pool to help her manage the sensations and baby Hugo was born back to back in the water. Leone shares her experience of advocating for her...2024-05-091h 05
Birth Tales034 - Nicole | conscious conception, doula, birth pool, meconium, homebirth transfer, epidural, ventouseIn today’s episode Nicole shares her experience of consciously conceiving and birthing her son Oakley. She loved being pregnant and spent her time preparing for the transition from maiden to mother by hiring a doula, listening to positive birth stories and nourishing herself with good food, movement, yoga and massage. Having planned for a homebirth, Nicole and her husband spend the majority of her labour at home but eventually transferred to hospital to birth her baby with ventouse assistance. She shares how she found pregnancy, birth and the early months of motherhood to be the ultimate le...2024-05-021h 05
Birth Tales033 - Laura | hypnobirthing, hospital birth, gas & air, OP baby, coached pushing, ARM, breastfeedingIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Laura about the birth of her daughter Winnie. Laura loved being pregnant; she enjoyed staying active and immersing herself in birth preparation. When her labour began and her contractions got going Laura found all the tools and techniques she had learned through hypnobirthing to be invaluable, but after a while progess slowed due to the baby’s positioning and her care providers wanted to intervene. Laura ended up trying some coached pushing which she found particularly tough. She went on to have her waters broken, after which something shifted and she was...2024-04-2554 min
Birth Tales032 - Georgie | type 1 diabetes, premature baby, labour ward, gas & air, episiotomy, extended breastfeedingIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Georgie about the birth of her son Phaedra. During her first trimester she struggled with feeling unwell but put her symptoms down to her pregnancy. When things didn’t improve over time her care providers investigated and Georgie was eventually diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and placed under consultant lead care. Conversations about induction started early as the baby was suspected to be large for gestational age due to Georgie’s diabetes going untreated for so long, but Phaedra had other plans and surprised everyone by arriving at 35 weeks! Labour started spontaneously and Geor...2024-04-1848 min
Birth Tales031 - Lily | 2nd birth, homebirth, BBA, physiological birth, TENS, water birth, doulaIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Lily about the birth of her second daughter, Nancy. Lily loved being pregnant but definitely found it harder to create time to relax this time around. She planned for a homebirth and really enjoyed having all her midwife appointments at home, but admits she felt much more nervous about giving birth than she had during her first pregnancy. When her labour began, Lily called her midwife only to find she was busy at another birth. Things ramped up quickly and when she realised there wasn’t going to be time t...2024-04-1155 min
Birth Tales030 - Zoe | 2 miscarriages, pregnancy after loss, induction, pethidine, jaundice, postnatal anxietyIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Zoe as she shares her insights on loss, pregnancy and the postpartum period both as a mother and as a psychotherapist. Zoe shares her two heartbreaking experiences of miscarriage and the emotional challenges of pregnancy after loss. Aside from the understandable anxiety, her third pregnancy went smoothly. Her waters broke nearly 2 weeks after her due date but when contractions hadn’t started after 24 hours, she accepted an induction to help her baby be born. Zoe talks about the anxiety and intrusive thoughts she faced postpartum and how your instincts are your greates...2024-04-0450 min
Birth Tales029 - Emma | 2 births, MLU, gas & air, water birth, continuity of care, homebirth transfer, ARM, co-sleeping, mastitisIn today’s episode Emma shares her stories of birthing her two daughters. Her first pregnancy went smoothly on the whole; she fell pregnant easily, was lucky enough to experience the sought after second trimester glow and married her husband a few weeks before the baby arrived. She talks us through the emotional challenge of becoming a mother having sadly lost her own mother as a teenager and how art psychotherapy helped her to process the grief that arose. When her due date arrived, Emma and her husband celebrated by cooking a recipe that supposedly helps to get labour st...2024-03-281h 03
Birth Tales028 - Georgie | 2 births, covid, sweep, induction, emergency c-section, NICU, labour ward, VBAC, epiduralIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Georgie about the births of her two sons. Despite struggling with anaemia and being in lockdown for much of it, her first pregnancy was overall very positive, but in the final few weeks after a loss in the family and talk of potentially having to birth without her husband present, Georgie’s confidence began to waver. She went into hospital for a check up have had some bleeding and after a discussion with her care providers ended up opting for an induction which turned out to be a lengthy process resulting in a t...2024-03-2153 min
Birth Tales027 - Natalie | 2 births, covid lockdown, MLU, birth pool, episiotomy, forceps, NICU, twins, doula, ARMIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Natalie about her 2 experiences of birth. Natalie conceived sooner than she had planned and found herself feeling disengaged from her pregnancy. Having prepared for a homebirth, her plans were derailed when the country went into national lockdown during the final few weeks of her pregnancy, so when her waters broke she transferred in to the MLU. After a long, uncomfortable pushing stage her son’s birth was assisted with forceps. As Jude needed some extra monitoring in the NICU and her partner couldn’t stay due to covid restrictions, Natalie found herself...2024-03-141h 07
Birth Tales026 - Grace | IVF, placenta praevia, antepartum haemorrhage, planned c-section, placenta encapsulation, tongue tieIn today’s episode I’m speaking to Grace about the birth of her son Jude. Grace knew she was going to need IVF to conceive having had both fallopian tubes removed at the age of 22. As a nutritional therapist specialising in fertility she knew exactly what to do to help her and her husband prepare themselves so she talks us through the conception preparation they both undertook before their successful first round of IVF. Midway through her pregnancy Grace found out she had grade 4 placenta praevia and had no choice but to birth her baby via c-se...2024-03-0755 min
Birth Tales025 - Jess | 2 births, continuity of care, sweep, pethidine, MLU, 2nd degree tear, homebirth, gas & air, physiological birthIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Jess. As a midwife and one of 10 siblings she was no stranger to the world of birth when she found out she was pregnant. Jess was lucky enough to have continuity of care from an amazing friend and colleague of hers which had such a positive impact on her experience. She chose to give have her baby in the birth centre where she worked. After a long latent phase, she opted for a pethidine injection to allow her to rest for an hour or so. During that time things progressed very quic...2024-02-291h 12
Birth Tales024 - Anna | 2 births, sweep, induction, epidural, ARM, forceps, episiotomy, PPH, hypnobirthing, physiological birth, placenta encapsulation, manual clot removalIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Anna about her two vastly different births. She admits she did zero preparation during her first pregnancy, seeing birth as something that simply had to be endured. As a result, when she went in for her induction she had no coping techniques to rely on and ended up having an epidural and forceps delivery. It wasn’t until she took a hypnobirthing course whilst pregnant with her daughter that she realised perhaps things could have gone differently… During her second pregnancy, Anna threw herself into preparing holistically, exercising, informing herself...2024-02-221h 05
Birth Tales023 - Ellie | 2 births, primary amenorrhea, infertility, IVF, hemiplegic migraine, homebirth, meconium, labour ward, hypnobirthingIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Ellie who conceived both her little boys via IVF due to primary amenorrhea. She shares how she struggled with anxiety during her first pregnancy, not trusting in her body’s ability to carry a child. Her and her husband moved out of London just weeks before Bowie was born and despite a short hospital stay at 38 weeks due to a hemiplegic migraine, Ellie went on to birth her baby at home. Her second pregnancy was a very different experience as she dealt with fatigue, PGP and some difficult emotional challe...2024-02-151h 05
Birth Tales022 - Phoebe | Bali homebirth, independent midwife, hypnobirthing, long labour, fundal pressure manoeuvre, perineal trauma, breastfeedingIn today’s episode I’m speaking to Phoebe who birthed her daughter at home in Bali. Phoebe and her husband were advised they would probably need to conceive via IVF, but gave themselves a month to relax and have fun before starting treatment. Miraculously their daughter came through that month! When Phoebe started experiencing contractions on her due date she had no idea that her baby wouldn’t be born for another 80 hours. Whilst labouring with the support of her husband and midwife an old injury resurfaced, leaving Phoebe unable to walk which resulted in a long...2024-02-0853 min
Birth Tales021 - Ellie | US maternity system, doula, hypnobirthing, epidural, pitocin, nuchal hand, NICUIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Ellie who had her baby whilst living out in LA. Ellie fell pregnant quickly and went on to struggle with anxiety during her first trimester. She shares her fascinating account of navigating the US maternity system where she had difficulty finding midwifery lead care to support the physiological birth she was hoping for. She hired a doula to help her advocate for herself and finally managed at 37 weeks to find a likeminded OB-GYN who supported her choices. Ellie laboured at home for 30 hours before transferring in to the hospital where, after anot...2024-02-0158 min
Birth Tales020 - Kat | 2 births, amenorrhea, letrozole, hypnobirthing, homebirth, waterbirth, episiotomyIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Kat as she shares about the births of her two daughters. She used letrozole to help her conceive her first baby due to amenorrhea and her second was conceived after her first period in 13 years! Despite both babies being born at home, her two births were wildly different experiences; one ended with an episiotomy in an ambulance outside the house and the other in the birth pool with the midwives calmly watching over. We discuss the importance of sharing positive homebirth stories, the power of mother’s intuition and the logistics of hom...2024-01-1859 min
Birth Tales019 - Minnie | harmony test, low PAPP-A, growth scans, pre-eclampsia, c-section, small baby, jaundiceIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Minnie about the birth of her son Miles. Minnie fell pregnancy quickly and as an active person found the first trimester fatigue difficult. Despite feeling pretty good during the rest of her pregnancy she came up against some challenges; from her 12 week bloods showing the baby had a high chance of having Down Syndrome to low PAPP-A levels and concerns around the baby’s size in the third trimester. As a result she had frequent monitoring and scans during the final weeks. Due to the baby measuring small and her inc...2024-01-1148 min
Birth Tales018 - Lucy | hypnobirthing, PGP, labour ward, positive induction, syntocin drip, gas and air, water birth, foetal scalp electrodeIn today’s episode we’re hearing from Lucy as she shares her experience of birthing her daughter Freya. Her labour began when her waters broke dramatically at home one night. Her surges were irregular and remained so for the next 24 hours so eventually she was advised to have her labour augmented with a syntocin drip which she found intense but manageable. Despite accepting some interventions that Lucy hadn’t planned or hoped for she feels she had a really positive birth experience using only gas and air and the bath for pain relief. She found the water to provid...2024-01-0451 min
Birth Tales017 - Kim | homebirth, epi-no, urinary retention, birth pool, gas and air, physiological third stage, delayed cord clamping, breastfeedingIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Kim about her amazing homebirth. Kim fell pregnant a little faster than she expected and quickly decided homebirth was the best option for her and her baby. She threw herself into birth prep - reading books, listening to podcasts and seeing a women’s health physio - which she found to all be very empowering. When her labour started at 4am her contractions came on thick and fast from the beginning. She used active birthing positions, gas and air and the birth pool to help her through her surges and In...2023-12-2149 min
Birth Tales016 - Serena | pregnancy after loss, doula, GBS positive, hypnobirthing, MLU, diamorphine, birth pool, urinary retention, placenta encapsulationIn today’s episode I’m sharing my own story of birthing my son Max. I touch on the experience of losing my first pregnancy at 12 weeks, how that loss affected my second pregnancy and the amazing support I received from my doula, acupuncturist and therapist. I talk about how finding out I was GBS positive influenced my choice of birth place and how much I enjoyed learning about pregnancy and birth through hypnobirthing, podcasts and lots of reading. I laboured in the MLU with the support of my husband and doula and whilst the birth was long...2023-12-141h 39
Birth Tales015 - CJ | PCOS, hypnobirthing, PGP, MLU, pethidine, birth pool, spinning babies, ragged placenta, jaundiceIn today’s episode I’m speaking to CJ as she shares the story of her daughter Evie’s birth. After being diagnosed with PCOS, CJ had been told she might struggle to get pregnant, so she embarked on an 18 month journey of changing her diet and lifestyle to prepare her body and optimise her chances of conceiving. Luckily she fell pregnant quickly, but she struggled with intense pelvic girdle pain during her second trimester which was a real challenge. CJ prepared for birth by really focussing on her nutrition and immersing herself in hypnobirthing which she found...2023-12-0748 min
Birth Tales014 - Georgia | gestational diabetes, GBS positive, doula, water birth, MLU, physiological third stage, tongue tieIn today’s episode I’m speaking to Georgia who gave birth to her daughter Skye in the water in the MLU. She shares about finding out she was GBS positive during pregnancy, how she managed her diagnosis of gestational diabetes and why she loved having the support of a doula. When her labour began at 39 weeks Georgia stayed at home for as long as possible, so by the time she arrived at the hospital she was fully dilated. She jumped straight in the pool and birthed her baby very soon after, using gas and air, massage and aromatherapy to h...2023-11-3055 min
Birth Tales013 - Louise | identical twins, physiological birth, premature babies, 2nd degree tear, NICU, respiratory distress syndromeIn today’s episode I’m speaking to Louise as she shares her amazing physiological twin birth story. From the moment the hospital confirmed she was pregnant with identical twins Louise found herself under pressure to have a c-section. She spent her pregnancy researching, advocating for herself and visualising her pain-free birth. When her waters broke prematurely her hospital were unable to accept her due to the NICU being full so she was transferred in labour to an unfamiliar hospital 45 minutes from her home. Despite all the last minute changes she managed to stay calm and birth her babies and...2023-11-231h 12
Birth Tales012 - Jaime | OP baby, TENS, pethidine, birth pool, epidural, rhombus of michaelis, syntocin, shoulder dystociaIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Jaime who fell pregnant a few weeks after sister, so they experienced parallel pregnancies on either side of the Atlantic. On the whole she enjoyed her pregnancy and spent lots of time educating herself about birth, her choices and the postpartum period. After her labour began with her waters breaking she spent the day at home trying to bring on contractions before transferring in to hospital when things got going. Her labour was long and intense due to the baby being back to back. She tried pethidine, gas and air and the...2023-11-1653 min
Birth Tales011 - Natalie | emetophobia, PGP, birth pool, epidural, general anaethestic, emergency c-section In today’s episode we’re hearing from Natalie who gave birth to her son Jackson in Germany. She found out she was pregnant after nearly 2 years of trying to conceive and on the whole loved being pregnant despite some nausea and tiredness in the early weeks. Natalie spent the first half of her labour in the MLU using the birth pool for relief, but transferred to hospital for an epidural when she became too tired to continue. Towards the end of her labour the baby showed signs of distress and the decision was made for Natalie to have an e...2023-11-0957 min
Birth Tales010 - India | 2 miscarriages, planned c-section, breech baby, breastfeeding challenges, tongue tie, mastitisIn today’s episode I’m speaking to India as she reflects on her pregnancy and birth exactly a year later. After going through two heartbreaking miscarriages India was surprised when she found out she was pregnant. She shares how her experience of loss affected her trust in her body and left her feeling very vulnerable during pregnancy. When she found out that her baby was breech she set to trying to turn the baby using moxibustion and Spinning Babies positions, but when Eva remained breech India opted for a c-section. She went on to have a challenging time breas...2023-11-021h 05
Birth Tales009 - Holly | 2 births, emergency c-section, general anaesthetic, elective c-section, breastfeedingIn today’s episode I’m speaking to Holly whose first birth experience ended in an emergency c-section under general anaesthetic when the midwives were unable to find her baby’s heartbeat during her labour. Luckily Jasper was born safely and stayed with her husband until she came round from surgery. When she fell pregnant with her daughter she deliberated long and hard over whether to try for a VBAC. Holly talks us through her decision making process, explains why she eventually opted for an elective c-section and shares her experience of birthing Sylvie. Find out more about...2023-10-2656 min
Birth Tales008 - Suzie | homebirth, student midwife, hypnobirthing, water birth, congenital pneumonia, breastfeedingIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Suzie. She settled in the Welsh countryside during her pregnancy and began planning for her homebirth with the help of her very holistic local midwives. She loved listening to podcasts and learning lots about birth in the lead up to her due date which meant that she was well prepared when things finally kicked off. After a powerful labour Suzie birthed her baby in the birth pool surrounded by nature but had to transfer in a few hours later when her baby became unwell. Her and her partner spent the next 5 days...2023-10-1959 min
Birth Tales007 - Sophie | miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, growth scans, doula, MLU, waterbirth, second degree tearIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Sophie as she shares her experience of miscarriage and the anxiety that comes with a subsequent pregnancy. When she found out she was pregnant with her daughter Evella, Sophie hired a doula for extra support. She required regular growth scans towards the end of her pregnancy as her baby was measuring on the 8th centile and they were keen to induce her labour. Sophie advocated for herself and ended up having the water birth she hoped for after going into labour spontaneously on her due date. You can f...2023-10-121h 06
Birth Tales006 - Tania | independent midwife, homebirth transfer, birth pool, forceps, lactation consultant, extended breastfeeding, co-sleepingIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Tania as she shares the story of Lyla’s birth. Tania planned to birth at home and opted for an independent midwife incase the hospital’s homebirth team were unavailable due to covid. She laboured at home in the water with the support of her partner but required a transfer to hospital towards the end of her labour to get some assistance with delivering the baby. Tania spiked a temperature in the hours after the birth so she and Lyla had to stay in hospital a few days for antibiotics and monitori...2023-10-051h 09
Birth Tales005 - Lily | physiological birth, MLU, doula, urinary retention, TENS, hypnobirthing, birth pool, placenta encapsulationIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Lily as she shares the story of Winnie’s birth. Lily loved being pregnant and used that time to learn as much as possible about birth. With the support of her amazing doula and husband, Lily laboured in the midwife lead unit where she enjoyed spending time in the birth pool. She required an in-out catheter due to urinary retention but other than that things progressed smoothly and she birthed her baby with just a small tear and a physiological third stage. You can find out more about L...2023-09-2859 min
Birth Tales004 - Sam | C-section, rhesus negative, hypnobirthing, placenta donation, postnatal depressionIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Sam as she shares the story of Freddie’s birth. Sam enjoyed her pregnancy on the whole but did have some moments of anxiety due to some bleeding in the early weeks. Having hoped for a physiological birth she was advised to have a C-section as the baby was measuring big. She shares her experience of the surgery, the difficulties of recovering from a caesarean and the importance of a strong support network when she struggled with her mental health postpartum. You can see a photo of Sam and Fr...2023-09-2156 min
Birth Tales003 - Monika | morning sickness, hospital birth, induction, diamorphine, epidural, episiotomy, forceps, nuchal cordIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Monika as she shares the story of Sunny’s birth. Monika struggled with awful nausea and vomiting for the entirety of her pregnancy. As the sickness worsened around her due date she opted to be induced and after labouring through the night things ended with an episiotomy and a forceps-assisted birth as her baby’s heart rate was dipping due to a nuchal cord. Monika went on to breastfeed her baby and continues to do so 19 months later. You can find out more about Monika and her beautiful...2023-09-141h 19
Birth Tales002 - Lily | Long labour, hospital birth, doula, mobile epidural, OP baby, spinning babies, perineal massage.In today’s episode I’m chatting to Lily Canetty-Clarke as she shares the story of Wren’s birth. Lily planned for a homebirth with the support of her wonderful doula but after 2 long days of labouring at home and discovering her baby was positioned back to back, she transferred to hospital for pain relief so she could get some rest. After a difficult start to her time in hospital, things improved when Lily met a kind midwife who really listened to her preferences and she went on to birth her baby with an intact perineum. Find out mo...2023-09-071h 15
Birth Tales001 - Sarah | PCOS, heart condition, balloon induction, ARM, breech baby, C-section, breastfeedingIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Sarah Malcolm as she shares the story of Oscar’s birth. Having been diagnosed with PCOS and told she may struggle to conceive naturally, Sarah was surprised when she found out she was pregnant. She was cared for across two different hospitals due to a heart condition that needed extra monitoring and found she didn’t have as much time as she’d like to relax into her pregnancy as she had a crazy busy year getting married and renovating her new home. Whilst her birth didn’t pan out how she had hope...2023-08-3153 min
Birth TalesWelcome to Birth TalesWelcome to Birth Tales. Conception, pregnancy, birth and those first hazy postpartum days are a physical and emotional whirlwind. My hope is that by sharing these unique experiences we can support, educate and inspire others on their journeys to becoming parents.2023-08-1701 min
Kitchen ClubBonus live episode: Functional Feel-good Fuelling with Rosemary Ferguson and Lily SimpsonThis bonus episode is a live recording of a panel we hosted out in Greece as part of the Peligoni Club’s PACE wellness week. In this episode we chat to two absolute wonder women; functional medicine practitioner, Rosemary Ferguson and founder of The Detox Kitchen, Lily Simpson. Both women are balancing incredible careers, intensive studying and motherhood, so it was fascinating to discuss with them how they maintain balance and fuel their busy lifestyles.Find out more about Rosemary and Lily: @RosemaryFerguson_https://roseferguson.com @TheDetoxKitchen...2022-08-1555 minKitchen ClubBonus live episode: Living Abundantly with The Happy PearThis bonus live episode was recorded at The Peligoni Club in Zakythnos where we spent a few days interviewing brilliant guests and hosting a special supper club and evening of yoga and meditation.In this episode we speak to The Happy Pear, who’s initial humble mission was to get people eating more veg and who 15 years later have triumphed in their mission, opening their own cafe & shop, launching over 60 products, 6 successful cookbooks, a farm, a roastery and have built a community of over 1 million people living and breathing healthier.This episode is lovingly sp...2022-08-0140 minKitchen ClubBuilding community and living authentically with Lottie MurphyLottie Murphy is a pilates teacher, lifestyle blogger, avid book worm and founder of the Lottie Murphy Pilates App. She loves creating community and promoting a balanced lifestyle on her channels. We speak to Lottie about building her pilates community, her struggles with mental health and how she continues to prioritise her wellbeing and find balance in her life.Find out more about Lottie:https://www.lottiemurphy.com @LottieMurphyFollow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com2022-04-041h 00Kitchen ClubUnderstanding ADHD with Leanne MaskellLeanne Maskell is the best selling author of the Model Manifesto & ADHD: an A to Z, a model, ADHD coach and legal activist.. She works with companies to help increase ADHD awareness and improve mental wellbeing in the workplace.Find out more about Leanne:https://leannemaskell.com https://www.instagram.com/leannemaskell/Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comPodcast music: @jupi/terThanks to our sponsors Gosnell's mead! If y...2022-03-2158 minKitchen ClubThe truth about coffee with Alex HighamIn this episode we chat to Alex Higham from Exhale Coffee, the first coffee company in the UK to be sourced and roasted for your health. Exhale has big ambitions to promote health, sustainability and fairness in the coffee supply chain. We chat to Alex all about what to look out for when choosing coffee, the difference between decaf and normal coffee and coffee enemasFind out more about Exhale: https://exhalecoffee.com use code KITCHENCLUB for 40% off@YourExhaleFollow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.s...2022-03-1454 minKitchen ClubWhat is the Vagus Nerve and how can we access it? with Michelle LavenMichelle Laven is Head of Brand at Sensate. Sensate produce sonic resonance therapy devices which help the body’s nervous system to recover from daily stresses; delivering immediate calm and building stress resilience over time.Find out more about Sensate: https://www.getsensate.com @MySensateGet £20 off your own device using code KITCHENCLUBFollow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comPodcast music: @jupi/terSupport this show http://supporter.acast...2022-02-2837 minKitchen ClubSober Curiosity and Mindful Drinking with Camille VidalCamille Vidal is founder of La Maison Wellness, creator of Mindful Cocktails. She is a globally recognised bartender and drinks expert turned mindfulness, yoga and meditation teacher. Camille is on a mission to inspire the world to bring mindfulness into the glass showing that tasty doesn’t have to be boozy. Enjoy 15% off Momo Kombucha using code KITCHENCLUB15Find out more about Cami:https://www.instagram.com/mindfullycami/ https://www.lamaisonwellness.com/ Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@Ser...2022-02-2152 minKitchen ClubMagic Mushrooms and Psychedelics for Mental Health with Buki FadipeBuki Fadipe, a Nigerian/British, writer, content creator, educator and healing catalyst. She founded Adventures in OM (@adventures.in.om) as an educational resource for those seeking expansion, healing and growth with sacred earth medicine. Her work is rooted in integrative healing, self-empowerment and spirituality, using earth medicines, rituals & indigenous wisdom. Buki is completing a Psychedelic Practitioner certification with Synthesis Institute, and is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor. She runs educational workshops, courses, and one-on-one sessions on preparation, navigation, harm reduction and integration for those seeking holistic alternatives to conventional Western medicine. Buki will be opening her healing practice a...2022-02-1450 minKitchen ClubHerbs and Holistic Tips for Women's Health with Lily Canetty-ClarkeLily Canetty-Clarke is a medical herbalist and holistic wellness practitioner. She is passionate about education and providing valuable knowledge which will support sustainable solutions, empowering her clients to take control of their health and wellbeing. Her main areas of interest include women’s health and stress management.This episode is sponsored by Sensate. Kitchen club listeners can get £20 off their own Sensate device using code KITCHENCLUB. Find out more about Lily: https://www.instagram.com/lilycanettyclarke/https://www.lilycanettyclarke.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@Sar...2022-02-071h 09
Kitchen ClubCheck in Chat: What we've been eating, reading and learningThe girls are back with Season 5 of Kitchen Club; the podcast destined to make you hungry and appreciate the slower pace of life. Each season brings new guests, new areas of expertise to learn from and new recipes, created using the guests three favourite ingredients.Hosts, Sarah and Serena kick off this season with a big old catch up on what they've been eating, reading, listening to and putting their energy into over the last 7 months. This episode does feature sensitive and sad issues on baby loss. If you or someone you know...2022-01-3147 min
Kitchen ClubHypnotherapy and the power of prioritising yourself with Serena LouthSerena is a confidence coach, holistic therapist, kitchen club co-host and very soon to be cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist. She supports women in reconnecting with themselves, rediscovering their innate self-worth and learning to prioritise their needs so that they can feel empowered, energised and deeply abundant.Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comPodcast music by Jupi/ter, listen to more here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lgvQ2wmUIPUPyijtFXF8x?si=7hHdr5x8TLW57owYxM2ZowSupport t...2021-07-0557 min
Kitchen ClubTalking yoga bodies, periods and coming home to yourself with Sarah MalcolmSarah Malcolm is a yoga teacher, co-host of kitchen club (best pod ever) and founder of At Home with Sarah. At age 24 she was diagnosed with PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome which transformed her lifestyle as she played with ways in which she could help her diagnosis through diet, exercise and living more mindfully. Find out more about At Home with Sarah:https://athomewithsarah.sarahmalcolm.co.uk/Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comPodcast music by J...2021-06-2854 min
Kitchen ClubCreative flow and intentional tattooing with Suzie SmithSuzie Smith is a hand-poke tattoo artist and founder of Trikona Space, a holistic tattoo studio in Hackney. As a yoga and meditation teacher Suzie naturally weaves her knowledge and care for the physical, energetic and esoteric being into her work.Find out more about Suzie:@Trikona.Tattooshttps://www.trikona.space Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comUse code CLUB40 for 40% off Exhale Coffee.Podcast music by Jupi/t...2021-06-2142 min
Kitchen ClubYoga inclusivity and taking small steps to create quiet with Michael James WongMichael is the founder of Just Breathe and a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness. He is an author, speaker, community leader and meditation teacher who is dedicated to expanding the conversation around the mind and mental health. Michael is internationally recognised for his work in the wellness community as both an advocate and entrepreneur. He writes books about hope and is the voice behind the Just Breathe meditation app.Find out more about Michael:@MichaelJamesWonghttps://www.michaeljameswong.comSenbazuru book: https://amzn.to/3fHn8RU2021-06-1448 min
Kitchen ClubReal Talk Sex Ed & Life as a Birth Doula with Sophie WhippySophie Whippy is a birth doula and founder of Nave. Her work focuses on the rightful need for women to be informed and supported through all of life’s important milestones, especially pregnancy and postpartum. Nave aims to open up the conversation on womxn’s health from an honest and unbiased perspective - from first period to menopause, and every major milestone in between.Find out more about Sophie: @_ThisIsNavehttps://thisisnave.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.s...2021-06-0747 min
Kitchen ClubHypnobirthing magic and the joy of slowing down with Ella MillsElla Mills is the founder of Deliciously Ella, a plant-based lifestyle platform sharing delicious recipes, a wellness app, a collection of best selling recipe books, a brilliant podcast, and a range of plant-based food products. We spoke to Ella about motherhood, her experiences of birth and the benefits of slowing down and making time for yourself.Find out more about Ella:@DeliciouslyEllahttps://deliciouslyella.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com2021-05-3152 min
Kitchen ClubThe truth about CBD and how it can help you with Dani GordonDr Dani Gordon is a double board certified medical doctor, integrative medicine physician and world leading expert in CBD, cannabis medicine, brain wellness & stress resilience. We speak to Dani about the difference between medicinal cannabis and the recreational use, who could benefit from using CBD and whether there is any scientific grounding for all the CBD related period products out there.Find out more about Dani:@DrDaniGordonhttps://drdanigordon.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.co...2021-05-2453 min
Kitchen ClubEating for your menstrual cycle and trusting your rest with Vianney LeighVianney Leigh is a Menstrual Cycle Alignment Coach, Energy Healer and founder of Status Flow Collective. We speak about the power of your periods, how what you eat impacts your menstrual cycle and why it’s so so important that we start destigmatising rest.Find out more about Vianney: @StatusFlo.CoUse code KITCHEN for 20% off Wild Deodorant: https://www.wearewild.com/Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comSupport our podcast:2021-05-1749 min
Find Your FizzS2 Ep1: Have a Thriving Happy Mindset with Serena LouthWelcome to the #FindYourFizzPodcast. Kickstarting Season 2, with the lovely Serena Louth, who is full of love and positivity. Serena is not only a holistic wellness and mindset coach, she is also the co-host of the incredible Kitchen Club Podcast. Having gone through clinical depression at a young age, Serena found a journey through wellbeing to thrive. In this episode we chat about Serena's journey and her tips on how to find a happy mindset, work with your inner critic, forming a self care routine, gratitude and so much more. Serena also leaves you with an exciting 'Find Your Fizz' Happiness Challenge. Find out more about Serena:@SerenaLouth @KitchenClubPodcast www.serenalouth.comFol...2021-01-1853 min
Kitchen ClubBonus episode: A check in with Sarah & SerenaThis week we thought we'd have a little catch up between the two of us. Things feel quite heavy at the moment and it's important to check in with your loved ones, so we did just that in this open and honest chat with a few giggles along the way.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kitchenclubpodcastFollow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kitchenclub. Hosted on Acast...2021-01-1138 min
Kitchen ClubFood as Medicine, Supplements & Sleep with Dr Rupy AujlaDr Rupy Aujla AKA The Doctor’s Kitchen is a medical doctor specialising in General Practice and Emergency Medicine, author, podcaster and firm believer in the power of food and lifestyle change as medicine. His philosophy is to use flavour and celebrate our cultural diversity to make healthy lifestyles enjoyable and deliciously accessible to everyone.Find out more about Rupy: @Doctors_kitchenhttps://thedoctorskitchen.com Support us: www.patreon.com/kitchenclubpodcastFollow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@Se...2021-01-0450 min
Kitchen ClubRichie Norton on Male Vulnerability & The Power of MovementRichie Norton is an ex-rugby player turned yoga teacher, xpt trainer, coach and nature lover. We speak to Richie about nutrition for optimal performance, gender stereotypes within yoga and the holistic world and the power of a daily dose of nature.Find out more about Richie:@RichieNorton_www.thestrengthtemple.co.uk/home Support the Podcast on Patreon:www.patreon.com/kitchenclubpodcastFollow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comSupport this s...2020-12-281h 01
Kitchen ClubReconnecting with Nature with Poppy OkotchaPoppy is a trained horticulturist and regenerative grower, on a mission to inspire people to engage with and connect to the natural world. Poppy teaches people how to grow and forage their own food whilst living and eating consciously. She also advocates for those who are underrepresented and marginalised in the world of horticulture and environmentalism..Find out more about Poppy:@PoppyOkotchahttps://www.thefound.co.uk/poppy-okotcha-1 Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com2020-12-2154 min
Kitchen ClubBonus episode: A 2020 debrief with Sarah & SerenaIn this off the cuff episode, we have a debrief on what 2020 has brought us so far and what we've learnt amongst the chaos in this wild year. From adapting our businesses, to getting engaged and married and all the highs and lows that have come in between.To support the podcast and receive the recipes from the season, head to our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/kitchenclubpodcastFollow us: https://www.instagram.com/kitchenclubpodcast/Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmalcs/Serena: https://www.instagram.com...2020-12-1438 min
Kitchen ClubWhole Body Mental Health with Kimberley WilsonKimberley is a Chartered Psychologist, author and visiting lecturer working in private practice in central London. Her philosophy of Whole Body Mental Health is a comprehensive approach to mental health care; integrating evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle factors with psychological therapy.Find out more about Kimberley:@FoodandPsychhttps://www.kimberleywilson.co Support the podcast & find our recipes on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/kitchenclubpodcastFollow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.s...2020-12-0752 min
Kitchen ClubExploring our Human Design with Olivia IasonosOlivia Iasonos is a human design guide who helps people discover their purpose and unlock their unique blueprint to make empowering changes in their lives. We ask Olivia how can human design determine the way we live and she also tells us some very interesting truths about ourselves. Liv is very kindly offering Kitchen Club listeners 15% off Soul Prints or Embodiment Sessions with her. Use 'KC15' for 15% off.Find out more about Liv:@i_am_livyhttps://embodiedhumandesign.com/Take the Human Design test to find out y...2020-11-301h 00
Kitchen ClubGrief & Gratitude with Donna LancasterDonna Lancaster is one of the Co-founders and facilitators of The Bridge Retreat and has been working with individuals, couples and groups for over twenty-five years. She originally trained as a social worker, specialising in child protection and worked extensively within this and related fields for ten years. Donna is passionate about the subject of grief and the grieving process which she believes offers the missing link for many in their search for wholeness. Find out more about Donna:@donnalancs The Bridge RetreatWatch the Love(d) documentary here.-2020-11-2353 min
Kitchen ClubMotherhood in the Midst of a Pandemic with Rhiannon LambertRhiannon is a Registered Nutritionist, best selling author and founder of leading Harley Street clinic Rhitrition. Through her qualified approach to nutrition, Rhiannon specialises in weight management, disordered eating, gut health, sports nutrition along with pre and post-natal nutrition.Find out more about Rhiannon: @Rhitritionhttps://rhitrition.com Follow us:Support us and get our recipes on patreon: www.patreon.com/kitchenclubpodcast@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comSupport this show http://supporter.aca...2020-11-1648 min
Kitchen ClubThe Ceremony of Baking Bread with Karen O'DonoghueKaren is the founder of The Happy Tummy Bakery school in East Sussex, where students are taught how to use food both as preventative and prescriptive medicine. Specialising in bread for people with digestive health issues, the school produces recipes to boost gut health, the immune system, the nervous system and mental health.Find out more about Karen:@TheHappyTummyCohttps://www.thehappytummyco.comKaren’s recommendations:For the barley and other cereal grains- https://hodmedods.co.uk/collections/cereal-grainsFor heritage grains and flours - https://gi...2020-11-0954 min
Kitchen ClubLifestyle Medicine and a Life By the Sea with Grace KingswellGrace is a functional nutrition therapist, breathworker, podcaster, auricular acupuncturist and cold water swimmer. She works with clients to get to the root cause of their symptoms, using the healing power of food, mindset and lifestyle to bring about positive changes to their health. We speak to Grace about her big move to Cornwall, root cause medicine, red light therapy and so much more.Join & support us on our brand new Patreon page to get our exclusive recipes and more:www.patreon.com/kitchenclubpodcastFind out more about Grace:...2020-11-0259 min
Kitchen ClubJoy, Creativity & Motherhood with Laura BrandLaura Brand is an illustrator, author of The Joy Journal and loving mum of two. She uses her instagram to share engaging and easy activities to do with children for creative, every day play, encouraging a connection to nature & an injection of fun into our lives. We speak to Laura about the importance of being creative with children, but also with ourselves which is just as vital and about embracing our inner child. Laura’s account on motherhood is truly lovely and her recipe is a good’un too.This is also our last episode of the...2020-06-2942 min
Kitchen ClubDecluttering your life with Dilly CarterDilly Carter, hailed by the BBC as "London's Marie Kondo", is the brains behind Declutter Dollies, a comprehensive organising and home-styling service that promises to turn people's chaos into calm. We speak to Dilly about how organising and decluttering our homes can have a bigger impact on our mental wellbeing than we might think and how we can get started at home, even when the task feels massive.Find out more about Dilly:@DeclutterDollieshttps://www.declutterdollies.comListen to Dilly’s playlists here. Follow us:2020-06-2243 min
Kitchen ClubGardening & Growing your Own with Anna GreenlandAnna Greenland is a vegetable gardener and cook at the heart of the organic growing movement. For the last decade she has been growing for top chefs such as Raymond Blanc, Tom Aikens and Jamie Oliver, and is now Head Gardener at Soho Farmhouse. She is on a crusade to engage more people with ‘grow your own’ and shares her passion for herbs, organic growing and cooking through classes, collaborations and social media. Find out more about Anna:@AnnaGreenlandhttps://www.annagreenland.co.uk Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast...2020-06-1558 min
Kitchen ClubHappy Hormones, Periods & PCOS with Kay AliKay Ali is a hormone nutritionist who has been labelled ‘The Hormone Whisperer’ and ‘The woman that’ll fix your balance’. She supports her clients with nutritional guidance and supplement plans to help them find balance and happiness from menarche to menopause. We speak to Kay about understanding our period cycle, how to balance our hormones & so much more.Find out more about Kay:@KayAli.Officialhttps://www.youneedanutritionist.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com2020-06-081h 03
Kitchen ClubHealing Herbs & Ayurveda with Jo WebberJo Webber is an Ayurvedic practitioner and Head of Herbal Education at Pukka Herbs. Ayurveda (translated as Science of Life) is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems. This body of wisdom focuses on the unique characteristics of the individual when offering insights in how to promote optimum health and boost vitality.Take the Pukka Dosha Quiz: https://www.pukkaherbs.com/dosha-quiz.htmlThe book Serena mentions: 10% HumanFind out more about Jo: @JoannaWebber_Ayurvedawww.pukkaherbs.com Follow us:@K...2020-06-0146 min
Kitchen ClubPreventing the Plastic Problem with Lizzie CarrLizzie Carr is an eco campaigner, conservationist, author, adventurer and Stylist Magazine’s “Inspiration of the Year”. She is also the founder of Plastic Patrol - a global movement to clean up our planet and keep litter out of nature. The initiative combines community action with disruptive technology to gather important data for scientific research into pollution by man-made materials.Find out more about Lizzie:@Lizzie_Outsidehttps://lizzieoutside.co.ukhttps://plasticpatrol.co.uk Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk2020-05-2545 min
Kitchen ClubNavigating your Mental Health & Emotions with Zoë AstonZoë Aston is one of London’s freshest psychotherapists and mental health consultants, and creator of Your Mental Health Workout. She has worked in therapy settings for 9 years and specialises in addiction, eating disorders and trauma. She applies a warm and compassionate approach to helping people overcome self-defeating thoughts and shame-based beliefs so that they may live happier, healthier lives.Find out more about Zoë:@YourMentalHealthWorkouthttps://zoeaston.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com...2020-05-1851 min
Kitchen ClubLiving a Fertile & Abundant Life with Emma CannonEmma Cannon is a fertility and women's health expert who’s work bridges the gap between western medicine and the world of complimentary therapies. She is a registered fertility acupuncturist, founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic, and a mentor and speaker. Over the past 25 years Emma has helped countless couples achieve their dream of having a baby and has authored 5 best selling books.Find out more about Emma:@EmmaLCannonhttps://www.emmacannon.co.uk Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@S...2020-05-111h 04
Kitchen ClubFinding Joy & Pleasure in your own body with Pippa RichardsonPippa Richardson is a yoga teacher, speaker and founder of The Girlness Project, an initiative that supports girls in building a compassionate relationship with self and tapping into their own limitless potential. She works with teenage girls and women struggling with body image and eating disorders to help them experience their bodies as a safe and positive place to be.Tune in to Pippa’s Embodied Check-In in this episode at 49.05 & keep coming back to it whenever you need it.Find out more about Pippa:@Pippa_Yogawww.thegirlnessproject.co...2020-05-041h 02
Kitchen ClubA Life into Art & Creativity with Lisa KingLisa King is a London based print artist with a range of luxury scarves and swimwear. Her work is hugely inspired by nature, fascinated by people, and influenced by her cross-cultural upbringing. She takes an investigative approach to her work, using experimental creative processes to convey an emotional response in print. Find out more about Lisa:@LisaKingLondonwww.lisakinglondon.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.co...2020-04-2758 min
STATE OF MINDARE YOU COPING: Serena Louth on piña coladas and penknivesWelcome back to another episode of the Lockdown series 'ARE YOU COPING?'
'ARE YOU COPING?' is a miniseries, a sub-section if you will, of STATE OF MIND (my main Pod).
In this mini series I'm asking my guest the same few questions on things they're learned about themselves since Locky D, what meals and recipes they're living for, how their daily routines have changed etc.
It's fun, it's lighthearted and it's designed to lift the spirits with lots of laughs!
Today's guest is...2020-04-2123 min
Kitchen ClubYoga, Community & Global Connection with Jordan AshleyJordan Ashley is a yoga teacher and founder of Souljourn yoga, a non-profit inspired by the yogic principle of selfless service. Souljourn raises funds and awareness for girls' education in lesser economically developed countries. We speak to Jordan about her work around the world and the importance of yoga being more than just the physical practice. You can find the recipes for this week on our Instragram @kitchenclubpodcast.Find out more about Jordan: @SouljournYogahttp://www.souljournyoga.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk...2020-04-2044 min
Kitchen ClubThe Joy of Eating Locally & Seasonally with Henrietta InmanHenrietta Inman is a pastry chef, author, cookery teacher, gardener and edible flower grower, who celebrates baking with natural, seasonal and local ingredients, all sourced sustainably. We had such a lovely time chatting to her and eating food based on her 3 favourite ingredients.Find out more about Henrietta: @HenriettaInmanhttps://www.henriettainman.com/Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comPlease take a minute to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so we...2020-04-1349 min
Kitchen ClubThe Life Changing Power of Breath with James DowlerJames Dowler is a breathworker who teaches people to harness the power of their breath to alleviate emotional issues, improve their physical health and connect them to a deeper understanding of themselves.The books we mention in the episode are these:Many Lives Many Masters by Dr Brian WeissThe Healing Trip (The Goop Lab), NetflixFind out more about James: @BreathWithJameshttps://www.breathewithjames.co.uk Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth...2020-04-061h 05
Kitchen ClubCold Water Swimming & Eco-friendly Periods with Sophie HellyerSophie Hellyer is a surfer, environmentalist, writer and cold-water swimmer. She started the Rise Fierce collective to inspire women to get into the water and runs UK based women’s retreats. We talk to Sophie about the benefits of Cold Water Swimming as well as plastic free periods and body neutrality. Please take a minute to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so we can keep sharing our wonderful guests with even more lovely listeners! Find the recipe for this episode on our instagram @kitchenclubpodcastFind out more about Sophie@SophieHellyerht...2020-03-3056 min
Kitchen ClubBonus Episode! What we've learnt from Season 1 with Sarah & SerenaIn the season finale of Kitchen Club, Sarah and Serena take a moment to reflect back on what they've learnt from Season 1. What their favourite healthy habit has been and also their favourite guest recipe. Kitchen Club will be back with Season 2 in March 2020, so keep up to date on instragram @KitchenClubPodcast Thank you to our sponsors Sweaty Betty. You can get 20% off online using code KITCHENCLUB. Happy Holidays! @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kitchenclub.2019-12-2328 min
Kitchen ClubBoundaries & Connection in an online world with Alice LiveingAlice Liveing is a personal trainer, blogger, podcast host and author of three best selling cookbooks. She has grown an incredibly impressive Instagram following of hundreds of thousands of people whom she inspires daily on all things health and fitness. We had a really lovely honest chat with Alice about the pressures of social media and how to stay connected both online and offline. @AliceLiveing https://alice-liveing.co.uk Follow us: @KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comSupport this sh...2019-12-1650 min
Kitchen ClubIntuitive Eating with Isa Robinson NutritionIn this episode we speak to Isa Robinson. Isa is a Registered Associate Nutritionist and Nutritional Therapist specialising in disordered eating, food anxieties, body image and nutrition for mental health. She works 1-1 with clients in London and online as well as speaking in schools and offices, sharing her knowledge of subjects such as non-diet nutrition, intuitive eating and stress management. @IsaRobinson_Nutrition https://isarobinsonnutrition.co.uk Follow us: @KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comSupport this show http://s...2019-12-0945 min
Kitchen ClubSelf reflection & Reiki healing with Robert GreyRobert Grey is a reiki master, intuitive healer, psychic, card reader and crystal lover who works one on one with clients to assist and guide them through their transformative journeys. His deeply insightful work combines ancient wisdom with learnings from nature to create a safe and supportive space for people to heal. @Robert___Grey https://www.robert-grey.com Follow us: @KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com Use code KITCHENCLUB for 20% off online at Sweaty BettySupport this s...2019-12-0244 min
Kitchen ClubFighting Food Waste with Melissa HemsleyMelissa Hemsley is self-taught cook, real food activist and sustainability champion who is passionate about spreading the power of feel-good food, through her low-waste recipes. She has a monthly telegraph column, is about to release her 4th cookbook and has a hugely successful cafe in Selfridges. @Melissa.Hemsley https://melissahemsley.com Pre-order Melissa’s new cookbook - Eat Green @KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com Please take a minute to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so we can k...2019-11-2551 min
Kitchen ClubCreating a Conscious Brand with Natalie GlazeNatalie Glaze is a blogger, content creator, entrepreneur and co-founder of sustainable brand Stay Wild Swim who make gorgeous swimwear out of regenerated ocean plastic. As well as running SWS Natalie hosts monthly Book Swap Clubs to help spread her love of reading and authentically shares the reality and challenges of self employment over Instagram.Find out more about Natalie: @NatalieGlaze https://www.natalieglaze.com https://staywildswim.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com Please take a minute to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so we...2019-11-1848 min
Kitchen ClubAcupuncture for the Modern Mind with The Elements ProjectGeorgie and Grace are The Elements Project. Which is a Five Elements Acupuncture Clinic providing ancient acupuncture for the modern mind. Patients come to them with a variety of issues from insomnia and anxiety to IBS and fertility, all hoping to regain balance and optimum health. We dive deeper into what they do and have acupuncture can help us... Find out more about Georgie and Grace: @TheElementsProject --- @KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comSupport this show http://supporter.a...2019-11-1156 min
Kitchen ClubBeing your own boss with Jess MosesJess Moses is a food photographer, copywriter and co-founder of the Phuket based smoothie company, Nana Bowls. A few years ago she made the huge move from London to Thailand and now lives in Melbourne, where she leads social media campaigns and offers freelance photography and food styling to local cafes and restaurants. Find out more about Jess: @FreshlySnapped www.freshlysnapped.com Follow us: @KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com Use KITC...2019-11-0438 min
Kitchen ClubMasculinity and Vulnerability with Jack NormanIn this episode we speak to the fascinating Jack Norman. Jack is co-founder and creative director of social enterprise Milk For Tea. Milk For Tea are “building modern men for a better future” by serving the wellbeing and personal development of the male community. They run workshops and men’s circles, creating safe spaces for men to be vulnerable, feel heard and support each other. @MilkForTea.co https://www.milkfortea.com Follow us: @KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com Please t...2019-10-2853 min
Kitchen ClubCelebrating the female form with Venetia BerryIn this episode we speak to Brixton based artist Venetia Berry. Venetia paints the nude female figure through an abstracted lens, removing age, race, shape and status from the picture. Her work aims to reverse the male gaze, challenging the archetypical sexualised female nude and celebrating bodies of all types. Find out more about Venetia: @VenetiaBerrywww.venetiaberry.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com Please keep sharing the love for Kitchen Club and rating, review and subscribing! And use code KITCHENCLUB a...2019-10-2149 min
Kitchen ClubReconnecting to your sex centre with Grace HazelIn this episode we speak to the fascinating Grace Hazel. Grace is a women’s healing and sexuality mentor, CEO, podcast host, inspirational speaker and devotee to female empowerment. Through her work she supports women as they heal and grow, helping them reconnect to their bodies and tap into their pleasure potential! Find out more about Grace: @Grace___Hazelwww.grace-hazel.com Follow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs@SerenaLouth This episode is sponsored by Sweaty Betty. Use code KITCHENCLUB at the checkout for 20% off. Offer expires end of November.Support this show http://supporter.aca...2019-10-1457 min
Kitchen ClubSlowing down our consumption with Venetia FalconerIn this episode we speak to eco queen Venetia Falconer. Venetia is a sustainability activist, producer, presenter and host of the incredibly popular podcast Talking Tastebuds. She is on a slow fashion mission to get people consuming more mindfully and appreciating what they own, rather than constantly striving to have more. Find out more about Venetia: @VenetiaFalconer www.venetiafalconer.com Follow us: @KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com Please take a minute to rate, review and subscribe t...2019-10-1456 min
Kitchen ClubFinding your voice with Kate ListerIn this episode we speak to the wonderful Kate Lister. Kate is a holistic voice coach, singer/songwriter and amazing yoga teacher. She hosts yoga retreats worldwide and truly has the voice of an angel! Kate’s voice work helps people find new levels of self-expression, self-understanding and unbounded depths of creativity. Find out more about Kate: @MissKateLister www.misskatelister.com Follow us: @KitchenClubPodcast @SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk @SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.com Please take a minute to rate, review and sub...2019-10-1449 min
Kitchen ClubKitchen Club TrailerWelcome to Kitchen Club! Kitchen Club is the podcast that brings you honest, topical conversations around the kitchen table with no boundaries. Each week we chat to the people who are inspiring us, hoping to learn and grow from them with tools and tips for enriching our lives, all whilst we tuck into lovely seasonal, home cooked dishes using our guest's top three favourite ingredients. We’re curious creatures, so we’ll be exploring topics that both inspire us and move us in order to educate ourselves and work out how we can not only survive in today...2019-09-1003 min