In this episode of Prescribing Lifestyle, I sit down with Minshin Tan — a former food technologist who has worked across pet food, poultry, dairy, supplements, and confectionery. With years of experience behind the scenes, Minshin offers a rare insider’s perspective on how processed and ultra-processed foods are really made.

We dive deep into the fascinating (and sometimes confronting) world of food product development — from how flavours, textures, and packaging are engineered, to why it’s so hard to stop at “just one Tim Tam.”

🔑 What We Cover in This Episode:

• What a food technologist actually does (Willy Wonka meets science)
• The product development process — from lab trials to supermarket shelves
• The role of sensory testing panels (yes, even pets are taste-testers!)
• The difference between processed vs ultra-processed foods
• Why fat, sugar & salt make foods irresistible
• The marketing language trap: “natural,” “real,” and “healthy” claims
• How to read food labels with more clarity
• Why some additives exist — and what consumers need to know
• The truth about whether big food companies really care about health
• Mindful eating: how slowing down can change your relationship with food

✨ Minshin also shares a sneak peek into his upcoming book, For Food’s Sake — a practical guide to navigating the modern food landscape without fear or confusion.

Whether you’re a parent, a health professional, or just someone curious about what’s really in your shopping basket, this conversation is packed with insight.

🌐 Website: minsheentan.com

📖 Book: ffoodssake.com

📱 Instagram: @ffoods_sake

🎥 TikTok: @forfoodssakeffs

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/minsheentan

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In this episode of Prescribing Lifestyle 🎧 I sit down with Philippa Gleeson Payne — a health and wellness coach, mentor, and mother of four, who now guides other mums through the challenges of raising teenagers.

As a parent myself with two teenage boys, this conversation resonated deeply. Philippa shares her personal story — from homeschooling and global living, to navigating the trauma of her son’s severe playground accident and brain injury. Her journey reshaped not only her son’s life, but her entire family’s path.

Through her lived experience and years of coaching, Philippa now supports mums to let go of old expectations, reconnect with themselves, and meet their children as they are today. 💚

• Philippa’s powerful story of resilience after her son’s brain injury
• Why mothers often lose themselves in expectations — and how to reset
• The HEART framework: Health, Emotional IQ, Awareness, Rewire, Transform
• Learning to regulate your own nervous system before guiding your kids
• Why “good mums” must be willing to let go of the child of yesterday
• Practical tools like breathwork, mindfulness & humming to stay grounded
• Embracing growth as a parent and reconnecting with who you are at heart

✨ Whether you’re raising toddlers or teens, this conversation is filled with wisdom on resilience, self-regulation, and parenting with compassion.

📍 Connect with Philippa Gleeson Payne:

🌐 Website: afterchange.me

📸 Instagram: @afterchange.me.coach

📘 Facebook: Philippa L Gleeson Payne

📕 Order my book:

Prescribing Lifestyle: A Doctor’s Prescription for Lasting Weight Loss & Vibrant Health

Coming September 2025 → www.mlcclinic.com.au

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