A New Table Podcast

009 | Happy Hormones, Happy Gut, Happy Life with Emma Ellice Flint

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:09:06 GMT

To our women audience — you'll love this podcast! Emma Ellice Flint, Perimenopause & Menopause Nutritionist and author of The Happy Hormone, invites us down in Dorset to chat about all things related to your gut health and hormones. From bowel movements to hacking your natural cycle, we cover the basics of healing your gut! Plus, there are a few good tips for our men (and anyone else in between) too. Who knew nutrition was so fascinating! Big thanks to @Yeotube who graciously sent us some of their organic, probiotic dairy products to test out for this episode! Jump to...

01:36 Career evolution: From chef in Australia to Nutritional Therapist
08:24 The journey towards focusing on women's health
16:40 Perimenopause and menopause: Hormone changes
23:33 Nutrition for different life stages
25:16 Do men have hormonal cycles? Tips for our guys
27:17 Mediterranean diet vs Western diet
35:19 Inflammatory foods
41:00 Symptoms of an inflammatory diet
43:19 How to avoid an elimination diet: Tips & tricks
50:20 How a nutritionist eats at home
54:00 Probiotics: The magic of fermented foods
01:00:16 What are prebiotics?
01:06:10 Eating hacks and fasting protocols
01:14:18 More tips: Sugar, exercise and sleep
01:20:41 Why women (and men) need to put themselves first more

Emma is an experienced, clinical nutritionist with a real passion for food and a particular focus on perimenopause and menopause. She is adept at developing recipes and delivering workshops & talks in private and corporate settings. Utilizing her previous career as a chef, she pairs this background with her evidence-based nutrition knowledge spanning the last 13 years, and creates gorgeous nutritious recipes. Her one-to-one clinic work is based in England, online. Find out more: https://emmasnutrition.com/ A New Table Podcast shines a light on local businesses operating in alignment with the values of regenerative, sustainable, and conscious living — and the remarkable individuals who run them. Find out more: newtableproductions.com Follow us on: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

008 | Animal Therapy & Taking Care of Each Other with Dinky Ponies

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:14:15 GMT

Join us as we meet the incredible Sarah Woodland, founder of Dinky Ponies. A horse lover and purpose-driven business owner, Sarah found her calling of helping others through animal therapy by accident. Listen as she shares the immense impact she's seen amongst young and old when a little love, presence, and time to listen is given to those who need it.

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01:15 What is Dinky Ponies? How it all started
09:32 Schools, care homes, etc: Who Dinky Ponies works with
14:07 Meet the ponies of Dinky Ponies
20:54 History of working with animals for therapy
28:43 Pets and animal therapy
31:01 Working with children with special needs
34:45 Special moments & funeral visit
38:27 Prison reform & rehabilitation through animals
43:54 Ideal routine to see an impact
48:50 Dual benefits for staff
51:10 Financial realities for Dinky Ponies
01:01:29 Choosing to be for-profit over a charity
01:04:05 Fundraisers and the power of social media
01:10:05 Sarah's hopes for the future

Dinky Ponies is a team of therapy ponies servicing Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire regions. The mini shetland "therapists" offer one-on-one sessions, as well as care home, hospital, and school visits. Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinkyponies/

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007 | The Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace with Nigel Cadman

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:30:24 GMT

We're back with our favourite therapist, Nigel Cadman, to talk about mental health within the workplace. This one's great for both employees and employers alike! In collaboration with X+WHY.

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02:48 Shifts and trends with mental health in the workplace
11:17 The dangers of London's 24/7 work culture
16:53 Generational trend & perfectionism
19:54 Happiness at work and the impact on productivity metrics
25:44 Skill vs values & the employee-employer relationship
34:24 The value of mentorship in the workplace
37:25 Finding purpose & normalizing what works for you
40:59 Digital realities & loss of socializing
45:56 What is burnout? Am I just tired?
51:35 Work-life balance & the power of talking
57:26 How to improve our work life realities
1:03:25 Taking responsibility & what can employers do

Find out more about his services and inquire about a free consultation. https://nigelcadman.com/

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006 | Mental Health in The Modern World with Nigel Cadman

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:53:20 GMT

From anxiety to depression, the world is seeing some of the highest rates of mental health issues it has ever seen. Dubbed a modern-day epidemic, what is causing such an impact on people's well-being, young and old? In this episode, Nigel Cadman, BACP-certified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, joins us at X+WHY offices to chat about the trends he's seeing as a professional, what impacts our mental health, and the ways we can take control of our lives back to surmount our own inner demons. Jump to...

02:42 Understanding mental health and current trends
09:06 Loneliness and the pandemic impact
13:53 How your environment influences mental health
21:55 Awareness and brain patterns
27:47 The relationship we have with ourselves
31:50 Seeing a therapist: What actually happens
36:58 Grief, hardships and acknowledging unique experiences
45:30 What qualifies as a mental health issue?
50:50 Mental health struggles in kids and teens
53:56 The relationship with lifestyle, sleep and diet
01:00:35 What if someone is afraid to seek help?
01:06:54 Differences in men & women
01:11:22 The importance of talking
01:18:01 How to support people struggling
01:22:07 Why we need more male therapists
01:28:27 Quick fixes vs sustainable changes
01:32:19 Humanizing therapy & what happens behind the scenes
01:37:27 Surprising benefits of online therapy
01:41:03 Can you afford therapy? Nigel talks finances

Nigel Cadman is a BACP-certified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, based in Nantwich. He believes in taking a person-centred approach, valuing the power of building positive and safe relationships with his clients. Big on talk therapy, he offers counselling services face-to-face, online or by telephone. Find out more about his services and inquire about a free consultation. https://nigelcadman.com/ A New Table Podcast shines a light on local businesses operating in alignment with the values of regenerative, sustainable and conscious living — and the remarkable individuals who run them. Find out more: newtableproductions.com Follow us on: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

005 | Circular fashion: Style to fight climate change with Eliza Batten

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:16:24 GMT

You might recognize her from Made In Chelsea, but let us tell you — Eliza Batten is the epitome of a Sustainable Business Woman and a force to be reckoned with. Knowledgeable, sharp and deeply in tune with her own customer base, we sat down with The Cirkel's Co-Founder to chat about the dark sides of the overconsumption, the gap in the market she's found for guilt-free shopping, and her hopes for a greener future for the fashion industry.

DISCLAIMER We did end up with some audio issues around the half-way mark, apparently it happens at least once to every podcast! So thanks for your understanding. 🙏

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01:11 The Cirkel, circular second-hand fashion brand
06:00 Gap in the market that inspired the business
11:01 Realities and dark side of fast fashion
16:41 Fashion buying drivers & the desire to belong
19:33 From running a business to running a business with impact
23:27 Collaborators and competition in the green fashion space
26:08 Is sustainable men's fashion underserved?
28:34 Personal journey to live more sustainably
32:50 The importance of educating customers and technology
39:07 Greenwashing & fashion buying tips
44:11 When not to throw away: What's worth holding on to
46:21 Reselling strategy & The Denim Issue
49:58 Thinks to actually buy new
55:06 Sustainable heroes and second-hand fur
59:27 What keeps Eliza going

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004 | Connecting the dots: Nutrition and holistic wellness with The Health Box

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:00:14 GMT

Lola Fisher is an accredited Nutritionist and University Lecturer, BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy. She runs the The Health Box, an ethical health food and supplements shop in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England. Discover it here: https://thehealthbox.co.uk/ Jump to...

03:08 Evidence-based studies of a certified Nutritional Therapist
11:23 History of functional medicine & evolution of chronic illness
16:34 Scenarios where Holistic health expertise can help
25:08 Post pandemic & modern day stress epidemic
34:26 What is the adaptive health system? Key to body optimization
41:33 Current over-prescribing culture & the importance of lifestyle factors
48:52 Supplements: Magic pills?
53:30 Health and mental health concerns shouldn't be judged
57:23 Plastic free & other food health considerations
1:03:49 Why we need more tolerance & empathy within the green space

003 | Casting a new net: Sustainable fishing in the UK with New Wave Seafood

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:00:19 GMT

Back in our hometown Lechlade, we sit with Tim Boyd, owner and director oof New Wave Seafood, at his new seafood brasserie and bar. In the game for over 30 years and serving up some mind-blowing facts, we discuss the myths and realities of the fishing industry in the UK. Is wild caught more sustainable that farmed fish? Are grocery stores (even the fancy ones) a safe bet on fresh, ethical fish? And what are his thoughts on Seaspiracy?

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07:48 Wild caught vs farmed: What's truly more sustainable?
16:52 Creating a trustworthy supply chain as a fish supplier
21:31 Don't shop at supermarkets. Like ever. Here's why
23:55 More than fish & chips: The UK fish scene today
26.56 How to eat seafood seasonally
32:11 How Tim got into the fish business
37:58 Thoughts on Seaspiracy
44:43 Why customers need to trust real experts

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002 | Back to the nature: Raw milk & regenerative farming with Dora's Dairy

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:00:24 GMT

We paid a visit to Jon Cook from Dora's Dairy, a regenerative dairy farmer based in Purton, Wiltshire England. Passionate about the benefits of raw milk, we sit down to chat about our modern food production systems, debunk myths about unpasteurised products like milk, his experience with gut health and other autoimmune diseases... and why local farmers like him might just be the carbon heroes we need.

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01:38 History of a multi-generation dairy farm
05:02 The truth about animal welfare on a farm
09:07 Do you know where your food comes from?
13:52 Day in the life of a regenerative farmer
18:13 Regenerative farming in the UK
27:28 Tech to work with nature
33:08 Raw milk benefits deep dive
42:09 The real reason why raw milk is illegal to sell
50:57 Milk alternatives and hopes for the future

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001 | Eating with purpose: For the love of real bread with Sourdough Revolution

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:04:55 GMT

We sit down with Master Baker Max Abbott of Sourdough Revolution, an artisanal bakery based in Lechlade-on-Thames in Gloucestershire, England, to chat about our farming systems, why local products might be a better choice than organic, and how one of the most famous sourdough breads in the UK was created out of a converted garage with two condemned ovens.

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02:13 Discovered by Michelin Guide and how it all started
11:30 Local vs organic: Why organic is just a buzzword
18:37 Running a bakery during the pandemic
25:41 Text from a very famous person
28:05 Closing the loop between farmers and bakers
31:32 Bakery chains and mass produced bread
37:05 The real cost behind bread 4
3:21 Energy crisis impact on small businesses
48:03 How the bread we buy can help fight climate change

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A New Table Podcast shines a light on local businesses operating in alignment with the values of regenerative, sustainable and conscious living —and the remarkable individuals who run them. Find out more: newtableproductions.com

A New Table: Official Trailer

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:04:02 GMT

The New Table trailer is finally here! Join us as we travel across the UK to meet experts and local heroes who don't just talk the talk on how to live more sustainably and regeneratively. A podcast-meets-documentary with new episodes released every week, with insider tips on how to do a little bit better for ourselves, our communities and the planet.