Today I'm talking to gut health boss and all-round science babe, Dr. Megan Rossi of King's College London. We talk about her exciting career so far, then take a dive into all things gut health, focussing on IBS + Low FODMAP diets, plus pre & probiotics, fermented foods, and of course, all the science. 

I hear a lot of noise around Intuitive Eating without any real substance - "just eat more intuitively" with no understanding of the principles of intuitive eating or how to implement them. So I figured it was time for me to explain them and discuss how they'll be implemented in my Food Fight online course + community for intuitive eating. There you'll learn to ditch diets and dump emotional baggage around food for good. The course is now open for registration at laurathomasphd.co.uk/intuitive - use the code 'FOODFIGHT50' for a £50 discount. the course goes live 30th Jan 2017.

SURPRISE - Jacqueline Hurst is back with her straight shooting real talk. This time we're talking about how your body has nothing to do with your worth and gives us her tips on how to be kind to yourself this Christmas. When surveyed 91% of women said they were unhappy with their body. Think about that for a second and imagine all the cool things we could do if we chose not to engage and instead show ourselves some love. Remember: YOU ARE FLY AF! Jacqueline also tells us about a special film that she's hosting that she thinks we all need to see, and I totally agree with her. All the deets & where to get tickets are on my site: laurathomaspd.co.uk

Today I'm talking to Gracie and Sophie Tyrrell - founders of Squirrel Sisters. You’re going to learn all about how they started and grew their business, how they’re keeping it in the family, how they’re staying true to themselves by not compromising their integrity as a brand, and how they practice self care. I think this is just such a sweet episode to go out on because it’s clear that these girls have big love for each other and their mutual support is a key ingredient in their success. And because they’re so cool, they’re offering 15% off of their bars if you use the code ‘dontsaltmysquirrel’ in their shop which you can find at squirrelsisters.com. And if you order them before the end of this weekend they’ll do their best to get them to you in time for Christmas. And if you’re listening to this & it’s too late for Christmas, don’t sweat it, the code is still good and you might need something to take the edge off all the chocolate and Christmas cake. But you can also just go into boots and buy one, that works too.

It's the 'That's My Jam' Christmas Special! My guest this week is Emily Beeson of Young Gold Teeth and she's picked out the best handmade and indie gifts from designers, makers, and stores across the UK. She's breaking down why she believes in supporting small brands & start-ups, and why it's worth paying top dollar for goods that will stand the test of time. Be inspired by Emily's cool-girl aesthetic and meet the makers, the movers, and the shakers that make it possible to shop independent this Christmas. 

I can’t wait for you guys to hear this week’s episode because it starts out as this conversation about fitness and moving our bodies better but then it takes this whole unexpected turn and we cover everything from how stoic philosophy is key to helping us live fuller lives to overcoming negativity bias with gratitude. We get into mindfulness and meditation and how when ish hits the fan, it’s an opportunity to grow and develop; it’s just a matter of mindset, which we also explain. Today I’m talking to a Lawrence Price of FaFitSake. Lawrence really surprised me and this interview ended up being completely different than I was expecting; he’s an incredibly deep thinker and he has a lot of good advice for helping you to get out of a funk if you’re in that weird heavy headspace where things don’t feel great. So take a listen and share it with someone who's maybe having a rough time right now.

Right when I very first started the pod I asked my first guest (Izy Hossack, btw) who else she thought I should interview. She said McKel Hill of Nutrition Stripped. Fast forward 30 episodes and here we are, talking to the incredible McKel about all things nutrition, food trends, and her absolute non-negotiables. We talk medicinal mushroom, getting enough sleep, and the power of 'no', in business and in life. McKel's energy and passion are infectious; I dare you not to aim for ten-a-day after this! 

This week, more than ever, we need perseverance and positive vibes and BA plant powered endurance cyclist Laura Scott DELIVERS. I don't want to give too much away but something pretty wild happened on her latest adventure that should have immediately taken her out of the race, but she kept on truckin'. Even if you're not a fan of cycling, or don't own a bike, there are so many lessons to learn from this lady. Oh, and head to Instagram for a sweet cycling related giveaway from The Cycling Store

I’m really excited to introduce you to today’s guest, Hollie Grant – she’s a PT and a Pilates Instructor and founder of the model method, she trains crazy big celebs like Jourdan Dunn. Basically, she’s a big deal. But what I love about Hollie is that she’s not some crazy gym person; she’s  gets real on some of the problems in her industry, like the obsession with aesthetics over form and function, and how no one talks about the benefits of exercise independent of losing weight or getting jacked up. I kind of give her a hard time about the whole ‘strong not skinny thing’ and I love that she shuts me down and points out that strong doesn’t necessarily mean physically strong, and how movement can also help make you emotionally and mentally stronger, which I’m all about. I just think it’s so cool to talk to someone in this industry who isn’t trying to make it all about looking a particular way or posting weird pictures that are supposed to be inspiring but make you feel like shit. I think you’re going to love Hollie!

So, our guest for this week went MIA and I needed to come up with something quick so asked you guys if you had any questions for me on social media. Turns out you had way too many questions for me to answer but this is a pretty good start. I get into some Chrononutrition, the microbiome, supplements, and what annoys me most about the nutrition industry. Was cool to try something a bit different but I wanna know what you think! Let me know @laurathomasphd Sorry I couldn't cover all the questions I got but if you want I can do another episode like this next month.