In Episode 10, Jo is joined by Lucy Marvellous, author of "I'll Have What Lucy Is Having" and "Easy Fermenting for Beginners," for a fascinating conversation about gut health, fermented food and what happens when your body truly recalibrates through Time Related Eating. Lucy has been a time-related eater for even longer than Jo and shares how her body now tells her clearly when she has had enough, a point some people reach only through GLP-1 injections but which Lucy found naturally. They explore the growing science behind the gut microbiome and how it may be calling the shots on what we eat and how we feel. Lucy explains how simple it is to start making your own fermented food at home, and shares honest advice on managing hunger in the early days of changing your eating pattern, including her brilliant reminder that real hunger builds but waves of hunger simply go away. Visit Lucy at fresherbites.co.uk to find out about fermenting workshops in your own home.

In our most recent series, we are focussing on Jo’s work with Foodsane following the publication of her book Foodsane (available now on Amazon) and the introduction of the Foodsane community (www.foodsane.co.uk). In these weekly podcasts she tells us about the experience of Time Related Eating in real time plus draws on research and brings in experts from various fields to help us find peace in a noisy food world and support our mental health.

Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. We will always aim to give you actions you can consider for your own wellbeing. In the first series Dr. North answered questions sent in by parents based on the book Mind Kind – Your Child’s Mental Health. In the second series she discussed the impact of adoption and addressed some of the challenges faced by both adopted adults and relatives affected by adoption. In the third series we turn our attention to mental health and wellbeing for both children, families and adults.

Jo is a Doctor of Psychotherapy with many years of experience. She is not a medical doctor or clinical psychologist. Mind Kind is intended to inspire and motivate possibilities in personal development but is not a diagnostic or prescriptive tool. If you have concerns about your mental health please go to your medical professional. In the UK dial 999 in an emergency and in other parts of the world contact your health service or reach out to someone who can support you and keep you safe. At all times put your safety first.

Stay Safe and Stay Well

Trigger warning – Nothing in this podcast is intended to trigger distress, trauma or upset. However as with most conversations of a psychological nature, there may be something in there that unsettles you personally. We all have our vulnerabilities. If this is the case please take care of yourself with the following actions: switch off and if necessary contact your mental health professional for advice and support. In an emergency in the United Kingdom dial 999 in a mental health emergency or anywhere else in the world contact a trusted service, friend or professional.

The podcasts in this series were edited by Tamsin Carter of Pynto Ltd. If you are looking for a podcast editor, please get in touch: info@pynto.com