This week on Food for Thought Radio, I (Kizzy/Karen Dodd) sit down with soul evolution activation coach and astrologer Sarah Savage to explore astrology as a living language rather than a newspaper party trick. Sarah explains natal blueprints, degrees, nodes, houses and synastry in plain English, showing how chart work can help us unpick repeating life lessons, heal karmic patterns and step into purpose with embodiment and alchemy, not prediction. We also touch on twins and charts, why astrology may have been “dumbed down”, and how to navigate relationships without falling into victimhood. Looking out to the collective, Sarah unpacks current energies, masculine/feminine upgrades and the Aquarian themes ahead, including July’s North Node shift into Aquarius and Pluto’s long trek through the sign. We finish with empowerment in action: doing the inner work, magnetising our tribe, and an invite to meet Sarah at my Shine and Rise event near Chichester this July.

• 'Shine and Rise' (Bosham, West Sussex) – Event details and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shine-and-rise-tickets-1982968088934
• 'Christopher Witecki – Step° Astrology (official site)': https://www.senseichristopher.com/
• '2060 Chiron (the “wounded healer”) – overview': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2060_Chiron
• 'Astrological houses – what the 12 houses represent': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_(astrology)
• 'Mahatma Gandhi – background to the oft‑attributed “be the change” quote': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_Gandhi
• 'Mars (mythology) – the Roman god of war referenced in Aries themes': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_(mythology)
• 'Volodymyr Zelenskyy – Official website of the President of Ukraine': https://www.president.gov.ua/en
• 'Sir Keir Starmer – official GOV.UK profile': https://www.gov.uk/government/people/keir-starmer
• 'Donald J. Trump – official archived White House site (National Archives)': https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/

In this Warts and All conversation on Food for Thought Radio, I (Karen “Kizzy” Dodd) sit down with nutritional therapist and nutrigenomics practitioner Linda Razvi to explore what “functional” really means when it comes to health. We unpack how diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep and environment interact, why sugar and ultra‑processed foods derail wellbeing, and how small, sustainable tweaks can restore balance. Linda explains her root‑cause approach to gut issues, hormones, menopause, fertility, blood sugar and more—sharing real‑world examples, from cutting inflammatory foods to reading labels and crowding plates with nutrient‑dense choices rather than quick fixes. We also talk empowerment: working alongside (not against) GPs, understanding labs like PSA, and taking ownership of everyday habits. From the Blue Zones and the Mediterranean pattern to cravings, dopamine loops and realistic treats (hello, high‑cocoa dark chocolate), this is a practical, no‑nonsense guide to building health—and community—one decision at a time.

• 'Blue Zones (Official)': https://www.bluezones.com
• 'Mediterranean diet (NHS guide)': https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/what-is-a-mediterranean-diet/
• 'Sugar and your health (NHS)': https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/
• 'PSA testing for prostate cancer (NHS)': https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/psa-testing/
• 'Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) overview (NHS)': https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/
• 'Nutrigenomics (overview)': https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrigenomics
• 'Dopamine (overview)': https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopamine
• 'Saccharin (artificial sweetener)': https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saccharin
• 'Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)': https://www.ifm.org
• 'Quorn (official site)': https://www.quorn.co.uk
• 'Katie Hopkins (biography)': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_Hopkins

In this episode of Food For Thought Radio, I sit down with Richard Vobes and the lovely Julia to talk about their two-and-a-half-acre adventure as “The English Couple” and their Bagelswicke Farm series. We explore rewilded land, nettles-as-nourishment, no-dig growing, polytunnels, and the deep joy (and learning curves) of becoming more self-sufficient later in life. We also wander into wider themes: the pull of community, spending slow time in nature, and how small, local acts—growing veg, sharing surplus, teaching practical skills—can rebuild resilience and hope. From naming ancient oaks to brewing nettle feed and celebrating the first harvest of cabbages that “cost a fortune” to grow, Richard and Julia share how playfulness and purpose can coexist on a homestead. We finish on the power of parallel, like‑minded networks—home‑ed hubs such as HOPE Sussex—and the simple practices that keep spirits up: hands in soil, birdsong at dawn, sunsets with friends, and plates filled with real food grown with love.

• 'The English Couple' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@the-english-couple
• Richard Vobes (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@RichardVobes
• Julia Hartley (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@JuliaHartley
• HOPE Sussex Community (home‑education hub near Battle, East Sussex): https://hopesussex.co.uk/
• Matt Le Tissier (background info): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Le_Tissier
• Dane Wigington’s Geoengineering Watch (site referenced in discussion): https://geoengineeringwatch.org/
• World Economic Forum (WEF): https://www.weforum.org/
• UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
• Rosemary Conley (referenced regarding historic low‑fat dieting): https://rosemaryconley.com/

As your host on Food For Thought Radio: Warts and All, I sit down with author and researcher Guy Anderson to explore his provocative work on Tartaria, cloning, and the idea of ancestral or “genetic” memory. We discuss themes from his book Rise of the Clones and the Cabbage Patch Babies, from folklore links between “cabbage patch” origins and modern cloning narratives to claims about celebrity doubles, consciousness transfer, and why some people question official history while others seemingly cannot. Across the hour we also touch on the role of pop culture in “revealing” ideas (from classic films to viral clips), the ethics of playing God, AI and brain–computer interfaces, and broader “great reset” anxieties. However far-fetched these topics may sound to newcomers, the conversation encourages listeners to do their own digging, compare sources, and arrive at their own conclusions—warts and all.

• 'Neuralink (brain–computer interface company)': https://www.neuralink.com
• 'World Economic Forum (WEF)': https://www.weforum.org
• 'United Nations – 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development': https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/agenda-2030/
• 'BitChute (video platform referenced for clips)': https://www.bitchute.com

In this episode of Food For Thought Radio, I’m joined by forager and rewilding advocate Chris Holden of Rewilding Us for a candid conversation about “rewilding humans” through food. We unpack how modern agriculture, ultra‑processed diets and centralised supply chains have distanced us from nature, and why reconnecting with wild foods—plants, fungi, seaweeds, shellfish and wild game—can restore ecosystems, improve health and build genuine food resilience. Chris explains his community‑centred vision for wild food hubs, touches on the legal basics of foraging in England, and shares practical, seasonal ways families can begin to add wild ingredients to everyday meals. We also explore the role of apex predators in balancing herbivore populations, the impact of invasive species and plant diseases, and how mindful foraging can actually help habitats recover. Finally, Chris outlines the hands‑on courses he runs—from coastal and mushroom days to wild‑game butchery and his new year‑long Primal Pathways programme (now for men and women)—designed to rebuild lost skills, confidence and community around nature’s pantry.

• 'Rewilding Us' (Chris Holden): https://rewildingus.co.uk
• Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Natural England guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protected-areas-sites-of-special-scientific-interest
• 'Ash dieback' overview (Woodland Trust): https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/tree-pests-and-diseases/diseases/ash-dieback/
• 'Dutch elm disease' profile (Royal Horticultural Society): https://www.rhs.org.uk/disease/dutch-elm-disease
• 'Japanese knotweed' overview (UK Government): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/japanese-knotweed-overview
• 'Himalayan balsam' species page (The Wildlife Trusts): https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/wildflowers/himalayan-balsam
• 'Hemlock water dropwort' guidance (Royal Horticultural Society): https://www.rhs.org.uk/weeds/hemlock-water-dropwort

In this episode of Food For Thought Radio, I’m joined by the legendary Matt Le Tissier for an unfiltered conversation that ranges from sunny Guernsey to the state of football and the state of the world. Matt reflects on his extraordinary career at Southampton, that famous penalties record, and life after hanging up his boots— including his departure from Sky and what it taught him about speaking openly, integrity, and consequences. We also dig into how the game has changed: money, VAR, global squads, and whether football has become a modern bread-and-circuses distraction, as well as the joy that still keeps supporters hooked. Beyond football, we discuss the culture wars of recent years: censorship and cancellation, education and conformity, “See it. Say it. Sorted”, digital IDs/CBDCs, and how families navigated tough choices during the pandemic. Matt shares favourite teammates and managers, memories of greats like Gascoigne, Best and Pelé, and his cautious optimism that, over the next decade, good people will turn the tide.

• Matt Le Tissier (profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Le_Tissier
• Southampton FC (club): https://www.southamptonfc.com
• Wrexham AFC (club): https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk
• Jersey Bulls FC (club): https://bulls.je
• Premier League (official site): https://www.premierleague.com
• VAR explained (Premier League): https://www.premierleague.com/var
• British Transport Police – “See it. Say it. Sorted.” campaign: https://www.btp.police.uk/police-forces/british-transport-police/areas/campaigns/see-it-say-it-sorted/
• Sky Sports (former broadcaster employer): https://www.skysports.com
• ITV News Channel (Channel Islands): https://www.itv.com/news/channel
• Millwall F.C. (club profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millwall_F.C.
• Arsenal F.C. (club profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_F.C.
• Manchester United (club): https://www.manutd.com/en
• Manchester City (club): https://www.mancity.com
• Liverpool F.C. (club profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C.
• Nottingham Forest F.C. (club profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C.
• Paul Gascoigne (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gascoigne
• Alan Ball Jr. (manager/player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Ball_Jr.
• George Best (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Best
• Pelé (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9
• Diego Maradona (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Maradona
• Lionel Messi (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi
• Mark Crossley (goalkeeper, penalty save reference): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Crossley