The Ditch the Diet Podcast

Around six or seven months ago, Rachael wasn't feeling very well and did not have the energy to cook (which is not like her at all!) She went on Google and searched for a recipe box company and where she discovered Mindful Chef. It wasn't something that she thought she'd use for more than a week still uses them now!

In this episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael is joined by Giles and Myles, founders of the UK's #1 Recipe Box company - Mindful Chef. Join them as they talk about what Mindful Chef is, how the idea of the business came about, how they come up with their recipes, and what makes them different from other recipe box companies.

Sign up and get started with The Mindful Chef here: https://www.mindfulchef.com/ (use coupon/voucher code [email protected] for £20 off your first box)

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Get in touch with Rachael:

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In this week's episode, Rachael talks to Dr Rangan Chatterjee, author of the book "The 4 Pillar Plan" and the newly released "The Stress Solution".

Join them and find out

• What is the definition of stress?
• Why it is important to address stress?
• What are micro and macro stress doses?
• How eating the right foods can reduce stress levels
• Tips to help you to reduce the stress in your life (that you can implement right now)! …and many more!

To learn more about Dr Chatterjee and his book, the following

Website: https://drchatterjee.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjee/

Instagram: @drchatterjee

To learn more about Ditch the Diet Academy, visit here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy/

Get in touch with Rachael:

Email: [email protected]

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy

Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy

Listen as Rachael talks to Ditch the Diet Academy member Kate Mantle as she describes how she felt before she joined, during her membership and how she feels now.

The Ditch the Diet Academy closes this Friday (14th December) until January 2019, so this is your final chance to join:

https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy

Join Rachael for an 'Inspiring Stories' episode as she speaks to Mental Health Campaigner, author and public speaker Hope Virgo about her recovery from anorexia, and her mission to improve access to services for those suffering from eating disorders.

Hope discusses her #DumpTheScales campaign in which she raised a petition to call on the Government to review eating disorder guidelines so that more people can get access to the services and help that they need.

Hope also tells her story, including her struggles with anorexia, her recovery and also her relapse in 2016.

Please sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales Hope's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Hopevirgoauthor/

Hope's website: www.hopevirgo.com

How to change your life. In this week's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael talks about the reasons why she had to make the decision to drop out of university earlier this month, and the impact that it has had on her life.

In particular, Rachael talks about:

• The decline in her mental health that resulted in her decision
• The ability to listen to your gut when making big decisions in your life
• What to do if you know something isn't making you happy
• How to go about making big decisions that will change your life in a big way

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In this week's episode, Rachael talks to the Plant Power Doctor, Dr Gemma Newman.

Listen as Rachael and Gemma talk about:

• The health benefits of eating a more plant based diet
• Do you need to eat a fully plant based diet (vegan) to get these health benefits?
• The connection between a plant based diet and reduced risk of CVD, Type 2 Diabetes, autoimmune disease, lowered blood pressure.
• How eating a plant based diet could improve IBS symptoms, improve inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and increase your longevity.
• How to dramatically reduce your risk of chronic disease
• The benefits of eating soya products (and why you shouldn't fear them)
• How eating a plant based diet could reduce your risk of cancer, and why
• Should we eat meat replacement products? Are they healthy?
• How to get enough Vitamin B12, Folate and Omega 3 when eating a plant-based diet

…and so much more!

In this week's episode, Rachael talks to the Plant Power Doctor, Dr Gemma Newman.

Listen as Rachael and Gemma talk about:

• The health benefits of eating a more plant-based diet
• Do you need to eat a fully plant based diet (vegan) to get these health benefits?
• The connection between a plant based diet and reduced risk of CVD, Type 2 Diabetes, autoimmune disease, lowered blood pressure.
• How eating a plant based diet could improve IBS symptoms, improve inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and increase your longevity.
• How to dramatically reduce your risk of chronic disease
• The benefits of eating soya products (and why you shouldn't fear them)
• How eating a plant based diet could reduce your risk of cancer, and why
• Should we eat meat replacement products? Are they healthy?
• How to get enough Vitamin B12, Folate and Omega 3 when eating a plant-based diet

…and so much more!

Dr Gemma Newman has worked in medicine for 15 years and is the Senior Partner at a family medical practice. She studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked in many specialities as a doctor including elderly care, endocrinology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation medicine and General Practice. She gained additional qualifications in gynaecology and family planning. She is a graduate of the AFMCP course, and is a member of BSLM. She has a specialist interest in plant based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and is an advisory board member of Plant Based Health Professionals UK. She gives nutrition and lifestyle advice to her patients, who have gained tremendous results using the power of their plate. As a broadcaster and writer, she has been regularly featured on television, including ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky News Sunrise. She has contributed to articles for magazines including Glamour, Zest and Health magazine. She has appeared in the feature film 'Vegan 2018'. Her family lead a fully plant based lifestyle, following the extensive research she had done of the scientific literature on the health benefits associated with whole-food plant based nutrition. She is regularly invited to teach other doctors and the general public via training programmes, podcasts and conferences about the benefits of plant-based nutrition. You can get in touch via Facebook Dr Gemma Newman, or follow her on Instagram @plantpowerdoctor, or via plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com

Rachael talks to author Fiona Thomas, who is celebrating the launch of her first book - 'Depression in a Digital Age' on the 20th of November 2018.

In this episode, Fiona and Rachael discuss:

• Fiona's journey from a nervous breakdown, depression and anxiety in her mid-20's to publishing her first book just a few years later.
• The downsides of social media and the use of screens in our modern lives
• How both Rach and Fi have made real-life, lifelong friends and celebrated building real communities online through the use of social media
• Body image and self-worth - how do we use social media in a more positive way?
• How can we use social media in a more positive way to help us to lose weight and improve our relationship with food and our bodies?
• Fiona's book launch and where to pre-order your copy!

In this episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks to lifestyle and family wellbeing coach Dani Binnington from Healthy Whole Me (www.healthywholeme.com).

Listen as Rachael and Dani discuss:

Dani's journey from being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in her early 30's back to health and how she used mindfulness to help with the health anxiety that came with this.

What exactly is mindfulness?

Can anyone practise mindfulness or do you need to be a 'type' of person?

How to practise mindfulness in your everyday life, even whilst washing the dishes!

Mindful walking and mindful eating practise.

The impact of stress on your health and lifestyle (and small things you can do to help you find relief).

How to find relief from overwhelming situations and experiences.

Find out more about Dani on her blog: www.healthywholeme.com

Dani's Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthywholeme

Rachael talks to Dr Joshua Wolrich, a medical doctor and NHS surgical trainee about his journey from overweight and unhealthy to achieving a healthy weight whilst changing his relationship with food.

As a medical doctor, Joshua's motivation for change was to become a better role model for his patients.

Join Rachael and Dr Wolrich as they discuss:

• Why you should focus on improving your relationship with food instead of thinking about counting calories.
• How to give yourself permission to eat whatever you like.
• Is aspartame really bad for you?
• Does the keto diet work?
• What about clean eating?
• Why you will weight more when you eat carbs (but it's not a bad thing)
• Are diet drinks bad for your health?
• Will eating croissants make you fat?

and LOADS more.

Find Dr Wolrich on Instagram here: http://www.instagram.com/unfattening

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