If you ever wondered about self-development or personal development, Kaja and I can tell you all about it. Or not, because once again, we set out to talk about one thing and our conversation leads us to another.

In this interview, Kaja and I talk about self-development, mindset, our relationship with money, Kaja's passion for psychology, the trouble with weightloss and avocados.

If you're ready to accept that it all starts in your head, you're onto the right track.

This episode's recipe is Kaja's cream of broccoli.

Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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In this episode I talk to Garreth about his herbal tea blends, herbalism, foraging and food.

He shares his passion for all things natural and a wonderful vegan recipe for baked almond feta cheese.

Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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In this episode I talk to the founder of 'Donaghadee Chunky Dunkers' Martin Strain.

Martin started to swim in the open cold water a decade ago. It has brought him many health benefits and he's been joined by many from the area since.

He opens up about his experience with the water, why it means so much to him and shares is knowledge on the history of swimming in and around Donaghadee.

The recipe for this episode is an easy 'vegan butter'.

Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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In this episode I talk to Paul Best from Eatwell Wholefoods in Belfast about his journey from a teenager suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome to a healthy adult and a partner in a health food shop business.

We also talk a lot about food, the need for change in our education system, Paul's 'food communism theory' and seasonal eating.

There are quite a few laughs and Paul shares a simple recipe for a jacket potato.

Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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If you think that Accountancy and Exam Coaching has nothing to do with health, think again. Stress has a great impact on our health in general and there are many ways to deal with it. When it comes to pre-exam stress, there are a few tricks James can teach you to calm down and pass your exams, whatever the subject, with flying colours.

In this episode, we talk about accounting, spirituality, meditation, stress, living the dream, James's shocking diet, potatoes, food and even drunk marriage.

We also talk about James's latest adventure to Himalayas.

We share a plant based version of James's favourite stew and my spicy and vegan take on this typical Irish meal.

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Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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This is the second part or my interview with Kerry Freud aka Keto Kerry.

We talk some more about her journey from 'Fibro Kerry' to 'Keto Kerry' and Kerry shares some transformation stories, we cover dietitian versus nutritionist, anxiety that comes with an illness, vegetables and Kerry shares a simple keto recipe for broccoli fritters.

Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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Kerry Freud is a fellow nutrition enthusiast, who decided to get back to education and pursue a career in what she believes can fix many health issues of our modern 'civilisation'.

We talk about inflammation, Kerry's fibromyalgia and how she managed to tackle it with ketogenic diet. We chat about nutrition, real food, NHS and have a rant about the processed foods and corn syrup.

This is only part one of my interview with Kerry and the second half of our chat will follow soon.

I share a plantbased keto adaptation of a recipe by thebigmansworld.com

Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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This is the second half of my interview with Alicia. The incredibly funny and witty farmer, who produces artisan healthy products from diabetic friendly jams, syrups and preserves, vegan pestos and sauces, to fermented salads and drinks.

We talk about her trip to India, what it's like to be a market trader and Alicia shares a tasty plant based recipe for a Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Sauce.

Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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After a long 'study' break, we're back with an interview with one funny, witty and lovely human being. Alicia Breslan came to NI from Poland, she fell in love, got married and stayed and found herself on an organic farm with a lot of potential.

Listen to her talk about Amberline Preserves and the traditions influencing her products.

Part 2 also available.

Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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In this episode we talk about cold water dipping, sea swimming and the potentially new Olympic discipline of 'ice water swimming' - it's the team Dash & Splash.

As always I share a plant based recipe - this time it's for a high energy keto chocolate treat.

Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com

Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

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