feed your mind podcast: Recent Episodes
feed your mind podcast
Ever wanted to know the how, what, and why behind the things happening in your life? We’re a bestie duo that love a yarn about all thing’s nutrition, psych theory, self-development, and everyday experiences. Join us for a chat every fortnight as we educate each other, put theory into practice and laugh til our tummy’s ache.
It takes time to know yourself, know your needs and know what works best to fill your cup. But when you find a daily or weekly routine that looks after all aspects of yourself... That's when you really start looking, feeling and living your best. Tune in this week for self-care advice, tips and tricks by yours truly, followed by some recs that will change your life and “They’re a 10 but…” trends that will make you giggle. All you can want and more, in this week's warm and fuzzy SELF-CARE ep!
Recommendations from this episode:
Take a self care quiz https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/content/dam/socialwork/home/self-care-kit/self-care-assessment.pdf
Download the app 'Insight Timer' for all things breath work and guided meditation
Follow Bree Lenehan (@breeelenehan) on Instagram for self care date inspo
is alcohol really liquid courage or is it just another toxic influence on our relationship with ourselves and others? Listen in as we tackle the topic of alcohol, discussing it's impact on the mind and body, and the social influences of drinking culture. The evidence says that the less alcohol we drink, the less risks for our health, but how do we balance this in our everyday life? Soph and Em share differing opinions when it comes to alcohol and the way we use it, so check in with yourself and see where you stand.
Recommendations from this week:
Setting Boundaries (book) by Dr Rebecca Ray
The Vanishing Half (book) by Brit Bennett
The Bennet Women (book) by Eden Appiah-Kubi
Burnout (book) by Amelia and Emily Nagoski
For more information on alcohol and the evidence discussed:
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/alcohol
https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/alcohol/about-alcohol/what-are-the-effects-of-alcohol
https://alcoholthinkagain.com.au/alcohol-your-health/alcohol-and-long-term-health/alcohol-and-nutrition/
https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/about-mental-health-wellbeing/the-relationship-between-mental-health-alcohol-and-illicit-drugs/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4120286/
Episode 5 BANG BANG! Sliding back into FYM episodes with ease this week! Tune in and listen to us chat about what we’ve learnt at 22 and some of the silly, serious, and unorthodox opinions we’ve formulated over the years.
this episode includes some discussion around mental health and suicide
it's an episode dedicated to the boys, but actually one that everyone needs to hear! Do you ever feel like sometimes you want to just say that thing? Or ask that question? Well we wanted to hear from the males in our lives and get their perspectives on all things mental health, feminism and gendered stereotypes. Told to be strong and don't cry because it will show a sign of weakness. Starting the conversation around mental health struggles can be challenging, and receiving that conversation might be something out of your depths. Hear from Em and Soph giving their tips on how to navigate this time and make mental health check ins a routine part of your life. If you do resonate with anything said in this episode or feel like you need additional help, send us a DM!
Reach out:
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 for crisis support and suicide prevention
Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673 for eating disorder and body image support
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 for feelings of anxiety or depression
this episode includes some discussion around dieting and body image Food stress, fad dieting and restriction of any kind just AIN’T IT. Food is a part of our everyday thoughts, our social life, our self-care and our survival, so toxic and restrictive thoughts that don’t serve your health or well-being can be seriously detrimental. Take it from Nutritionist, Em that the things social media are selling you are not always evidence-based. Check in to this week’s chat for a change of thought around food, to myth bust fad diets and take on some advice to master your healthy relationship with food. Recommendations from this week:
Instagram account @healthybodhealthymind | https://www.instagram.com/healthybodhealthymind/ Off the Record podcast by Marika Day | https://open.spotify.com/show/3rEZTpVM6UGey80RnBef8y?si=6c33e2312ad44ee9
Having everything and doing it all ain't all that! Feeling stressed-out, self-critical and sometimes sad is just part of the process in having a perfect life right? WRONG! There's sunshine, rainbows and feet full of healthy toe nails on the other side of perfectionistic tendencies. Soph's tips on stopping unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with healthy ones might just be the perspective shift you need to set yourself on a self-caring, self-compassionate and self-loving path.
Recommendations from this week:
Girls Gotta Eat Podcast | How to be Happier ft. Daniel Amen https://open.spotify.com/episode/60KPByaZCtc9w16jeqh5iW?si=17c0125cad8747ed
Balance and Other BS: how to hold it together when your having (doing) it all | Book by Felicity Harley
It’s a welcome intro! A bit about us, a bit about the poddy and a bit of first episode food for thought. How do you define yourself? What social category are you conforming to? What expectations does this hold and is this limiting your potential for happiness, success and self expression? Here’s what we think…