🎧 MCC Podcast S2E3 🌱🧠 Feeling Hangry? The Mind-Gut Connection 🎙️

Guests: Czarra Platon (AÜA from @lifewithaua) and Papo Ong-Ante 🤝

Hosts: Ben and Janine 🎤

In this episode, we're delving into the vital link between nutrition and mental well-being. 💡 Czarra Platon, an entrepreneur and plant-based lifestyle advocate, shares her journey with food and its positive impact on her mental health. 🌱 Meanwhile, Papo Ong-Ante, a registered psychologist and Clinical Director-Founder of Solace Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sheds light on the scientific connection between what we eat and our mood. 🍽️🧠

We discuss common pitfalls in dieting, such as crash diets and emotional eating, and how beauty standards can influence unhealthy habits. But fear not! We emphasize setting realistic goals and understanding our motivations to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Throughout the podcast, we touch on mindful eating, identifying different types of hunger (physical, emotional, practical, and taste/craving), and the significance of being present while enjoying our meals. 🧘‍♂️🍴 Plus, we highlight how food ties into cultural expression and shared experiences. 🌍🍲

Discover valuable insights and practical advice on cultivating a healthier relationship with food and yourself. 🌟🙌 Tune in now! 🔊