• 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

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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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

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/

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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

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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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

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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

To find out more about New Wave Seafood, find them via:

• https://new-wave.co.uk/
• https://www.facebook.com/newwaveseafoodltd/
• https://www.instagram.com/newwaveseafooduk/

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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

To find out more about Dora's Dairy, find them via:

• https://www.dorasdairy.co.uk/

• https://www.instagram.com/dorasdairy/

• https://www.facebook.com/dorasdairy/

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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

To find out more about Sourdough Revolution, find them via:

• https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughrevolution/

• https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughrevolutionfood/

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