E.82 What we are feeding our dogs is worse than Mcdonald's with Georgia Toffolo

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11/07/23 • 41 min

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Georgia Toffolo to talk about all things dog nutrition. Toff really needs no introduction as I'm sure many of you have seen her gorgeous smile on your screens before, but in this episode, Toff and I are going to talk about a slightly different topic which links to her new business Wild Pack.

Wild Pack is a dog food brand paving the way for raw and natural food. We live in a world now where we are so aware of what we eat, how to live healthier lives, why we should be staying away from ultra-processed foods and how we should check the back of the labels to make sure we know what is inside our food. But what about our dogs' food? We have been conditioned to believe that the dried kibble that is crowding the shop shelves is the best option for our dogs' health when that isn't necessarily the case.

After Toff got her gorgeous dog Monty she had quite a journey with his health, his coat looked terrible, his breath smelt and his tummy was always making strange noises, after Toff got recommended to feed her dog raw food it completely changed Monty and consequently Toff's life and therefore she decided to start a brand promoting this lifestyle for dogs to make dogs healthier and happier.

In this episode we discussed the following topics:

Toff's journey to Wild Pack
How the idea came about
How the process of creating the product was
Packaging and logistics
Why is raw so good for dogs
What is actually in dog kibble
Signs to look out for that will indicate you need to change your dogs' food
Is food variety good for dogs
Dog treats, what is in them and how can they be better
The realities of starting a business

If you are interested in checking out WildPack then head to https://wildpack.com/

This episode is sponsored by Pärla if you are interested in trying out Pärla then head to https://parlatoothpastetabs.com/?ref=HBhH65ShncNZFA and use the code GEORGIASYMONDS in order to receive 10% off your order

This episode is hosted by Georgia Symonds and produced by Maisie Peppitt

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discussed the following topics:

Toff's journey to Wild Pack
How the idea came about
How the process of creating the product was
Packaging and logistics
Why is raw so good for dogs
What is actually in dog kibble
Signs to look out for that will indicate you need to change your dogs' food
Is food variety good for dogs
Dog treats, what is in them and how can they be better
The realities of starting a business

If you are interested in checking out WildPack then head to https://wildpack.com/

This episode is hosted by Georgia Symonds and produced by Maisie Peppitt

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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undefined - E.81 Eating Disorders Are A Mental Illness And Are Rarely To Do With The Food Itself - Lisa Unger an Emotional and Eating Disorder Therapist

E.81 Eating Disorders Are A Mental Illness And Are Rarely To Do With The Food Itself - Lisa Unger an Emotional and Eating Disorder Therapist

***THIS EPISODE COMES WITH A TRIGGER WARNING ***

In my kitchen, I am joined by Lisa Unger who is an emotional and eating disorder therapist, she helps those who have been struggling all their lives with their relationship with food and with their relationship with themselves. Lisa supports her clients through compassion and understanding to feel empowered and give them the freedom to regain control of their lives again.

In this episode, Lisa shares her own journey with an eating disorder and how she uses her own experience and recovery to help others with theirs.

Eating disorders are a type of mental illness that stem from some sort of trauma no matter how big or small and in this episode I wanted to ask Lisa how we can help those that we love overcome their illness and support them in regaining their love of themselves and food. Food is mood and has such an impact on our long-term wellness but as with any mental illness addressing the issue should be done in a sensitive and delicate way.

In this episode we discuss the following topics:

Lisa's personal journey with her relationship with food
The deeper cause of eating disorders and why they happen
How Lisa turned her relationship with food around
Signs that we should be looking out for that would indicate someone needs support or help
How to talk to someone who has an eating disorder about getting help
Diet culture and diets
Do eating disorders ever go away
The mirror critic/self criticism and self destruction

To find out more about Lisa you can check out her website at www.lisaunger.co.uk or follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/_lisaunger

She also has a free e-book that you can download here: The Hunger Within: Finding peace and freedom from emotional eating

https://mailchi.mp/053d4f1e8a88/gpsx4vzobe

This episode is hosted by Georgia Symonds and produced by Maisie Peppitt

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E.83 Barry's Is The Best Workout In The World With Klaudia Lucia

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Klaudia Lucia a Barry's Bootcamp Trainer and Fitness Enthusiast. Together, we dive into the world of Barry's, unraveling what makes this workout phenomenon so exceptional and Klaudia's journey into the fitness industry.

Barry's is renowned globally as being one of the most intense workouts you can do and as a Barry's attendee myself, I was intrigued to hear about the process of Barry's and why it is so effective. We unpack the dynamic fusion of intense cardio and weight training and how the two combined create great results.

Klaudia vulnerably shares her health struggles and how fitness became a pivotal solution in overcoming these challenges. This episode illuminates how fitness transcends mere physical fitness, significantly impacting overall health and mental well-being.

Key Discussion Points:

Klaudia's Journey: From health struggles to thriving in the fitness industry.
Barry's: Exploring what makes Barry's concept so effective.
Power of Weight Training: Understanding its effectiveness.
Community at Barry's: What it's like being part of the Barry's family.
Food: Klaudia's relationship with food and how food massively affects her health conditions
Holistic Health: Klaudia's insights into the relationship between fitness and mental well-being.
Questioning the Industry: If given the chance, what would Klaudia change about the fitness industry?

This episode is proudly sponsored by PARLA, the sustainable oral care brand. If you are Interested in trying their innovative mouthwash tablets and whitening toothpaste tablets click the link below and use the code GEORGIASYMONDS for an exclusive 10% off your order.

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Hosted by Georgia Symonds and produced by Maisie Peppitt

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