
Dana Chapman
07/20/22 • 59 min
Hello and welcome to the podcast!
This episode is all about nutrition and how much our diet can impact our mental health.
It was a real pleasure welcoming Dana Chapman, a nutritional therapist, onto the pod to chat about the affects food have on us and our mental health, something I've never really thought about about. Previously, whenever I've thought about diet and a balanced diet, I've immediately linked it to physical health and how it dovetails with exercise and fitness. Dana really opened my eyes about food and how important it is for a wholistic health, busting some big myths and misconceptions along the way!
In this episode we talk about:
- How different foods impact us mentally
- How stress can impact the digestive system and important neurotransmitters
- How food and our diet plays a huge role in our mood - the impact it has on our neurotransmitters such as serotonin
- Busting long standing myths about our diets and the idea of 'good' and 'bad' food
- The Western diet vs the Mediterranean diet
When editing and re-listening to our conversation, I had so many wow moments and lightbulb moments, I'm absolutely sure you will too!!
Make sure you like, subscribe and follow - this podcast is available on all of your usual podcasting streams! - links are all on my Instagram page
Got a question or a suggestion? Send me a message on Instagram @The_Man2ManPodcast or on Facebook @TheMan2ManPodcast
NB - If you or you know anyone that is struggling then please seek help from a professional - here is a great list of different mental health services that will provide specialist advice and support
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Hello and welcome to the podcast!
This episode is all about nutrition and how much our diet can impact our mental health.
It was a real pleasure welcoming Dana Chapman, a nutritional therapist, onto the pod to chat about the affects food have on us and our mental health, something I've never really thought about about. Previously, whenever I've thought about diet and a balanced diet, I've immediately linked it to physical health and how it dovetails with exercise and fitness. Dana really opened my eyes about food and how important it is for a wholistic health, busting some big myths and misconceptions along the way!
In this episode we talk about:
- How different foods impact us mentally
- How stress can impact the digestive system and important neurotransmitters
- How food and our diet plays a huge role in our mood - the impact it has on our neurotransmitters such as serotonin
- Busting long standing myths about our diets and the idea of 'good' and 'bad' food
- The Western diet vs the Mediterranean diet
When editing and re-listening to our conversation, I had so many wow moments and lightbulb moments, I'm absolutely sure you will too!!
Make sure you like, subscribe and follow - this podcast is available on all of your usual podcasting streams! - links are all on my Instagram page
Got a question or a suggestion? Send me a message on Instagram @The_Man2ManPodcast or on Facebook @TheMan2ManPodcast
NB - If you or you know anyone that is struggling then please seek help from a professional - here is a great list of different mental health services that will provide specialist advice and support
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Joe Woodland
Hello and welcome to the podcast!
As part of Pride Month and our ongoing fight to raise awareness we are bringing both topics together in this episode! Joining myself is Joe Woodland, current Head of Welsh at Chepstow School. Myself and Joe have known each other for a while through playing cricket for Blackwood Town cricket club but have never talked as in depth as we do during this episode.
Joe is very open and honest about his journey so far, the reaction to him coming out as gay, and how he's in a very good place in life right now.
In this episode we talk about:
- Joe's sexuality growing up in the valleys and how this affected his mental health
- The reaction to him coming out to his friends and family and the importance of a good support network
- The importance of role models growing up and being one for young people right now
- Fighting the stigmas surrounding the LGBT community and how these stigmas cross over into the world of mental health
Listening through to our conversation before releasing it, I couldn't help but smile - Joe is a genuine and brilliant man who wants his experiences to help others who may be in the same position as he found himself at different points of his journey. He speaks with a refreshing honesty and you can't help but feel happy for him and where he finds himself in life right now.
Make sure you like, subscribe and follow - this podcast is available on all of your usual podcasting streams! - links are all on my Instagram page
Got a question or a suggestion? Send me a message on Instagram @The_Man2ManPodcast or on Facebook @TheMan2ManPodcast
NB - If you or you know anyone that is struggling then please seek help from a professional - here is a great list of different mental health services that will provide specialist advice and support
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Next Episode

Karl Loxton
It's great to be back for a 2nd season! Kicking it off is Karl Loxton, a former teacher and all round good guy.
In this episode, Karl shares his life's story - the ups and downs, mental health issues, prison and battling back from the deepest darkness to become a published author and be here to tell his story today.
Karl is open, honest and shows real vulnerability throughout our chat. His story is a truly inspirational one.
It's an extended episode to start season 2 so grab yourself a drink, get comfy and enjoy.
Warning - there are references to topics that people may find triggering in this episode - mental illness, suicide and abuse.
If you or you know anyone that is struggling then please seek help from a professional - here is a great list of different mental health services that will provide specialist advice and support
https://sandyhealthcentre.nhs.uk/practice-information/a-z-list-of-organisations-for-mental-health/
Make sure you like, subscribe and follow - this podcast is available on all of your usual podcasting streams! - links are all on my Instagram page
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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