In Episode 6 of this season, Jo explores how physical and emotional pain can drive our eating patterns, and asks what we're really seeking when we reach for food. She looks at natural ways to raise oxytocin without turning to the cupboard, shares practical advice for getting through the hunger hump during downtime from food, and reflects on what a carbohydrate high can teach us. The episode closes with a heartfelt reminder of why being kind to ourselves isn't a luxury – it's essential to lasting change.

Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. In Season 4 Jo explores the impact of nutrition on the mind and wellbeing as well as finding optimum strategies to help with metabolic disorder and weight gain problems, based around her book Foodsane.

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