The Food Mood Connection

In this episode, Wendi provides a tool for you to use to help you reset when things start moving too fast. Meditation can help the mind reset and restore or at least provide a moment of pause to help move you into a different state to connect differently with yourself and your fo ... Show More

Did you actually know that there is a reason for shame. Wendi jumps into the whys and hows of shame, what triggers it and how to refocus after the spiral of it. There are ways to overcome the battle of shame. Take a listen to figure out the way to stop this spiral and take contro ... Show More

In this episode, Wendi looks at the connection between the stall in your life and the stall that can happen with your weight. They can actually be related. The more you know the better equipped you are to handle either or both. 

Did you know that the food we eat has a direct impact on our mood? This is because certain nutrients have direct effects on brain function and neurotransmitter production.  In this fascinating episode, we’re exploring the intriguing connection between what we eat and our mood.  J ... Show More

You probably understand that what you eat affects how much you weigh, but have you thought about how your food choices affect your brain chemistry? The right foods can have a huge effect on your mood, energy, and stress and anxiety levels. Tune in this week to hear Darlene Kvist, ... Show More

Our relationship with food is so much more psychological then it appears to be, and the evidence for that can be seen with emotional eating. Sometimes we eat as a way to process or regulate our emotions, rather than from actual hunger. This can disrupt our relationship with food ... Show More

In this episode we discuss how food affects our physical and mental health. In particular, it impacts our mood and focus. We also highlight how to take your time when it comes to managing your food intake.  We hope to be balanced people in this area and other areas of life. That ... Show More

Have you ever wondered what causes emotional eating?  Ever thought emotional eating is a biochemical reaction and not an emotional response?  This week Darlene Kvist, Licensed Nutritionist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss the biochemical connections between what you eat and your cr ... Show More

The podcast delves into the science behind emotional eating, emphasizing the deep emotional connection we have with food. Nurse Doza explains how stress plays a role in emotional eating and highlights the tendency to eat unhealthy comfort foods when stressed. He also discusses th ... Show More

Tune in this week to hear a new thought on helping with low moods, depression, anxiety, addiction, compulsive eating, and even anger.  You guessed it, nutrition.  The ladies from Dishing Up Nutrition discuss which foods boost your mood and even which foods reduce stress on your b ... Show More

What we eat not only impacts us mentally and physically but can also affect our creativity. Sophie Medlin, Head of Nutrition Research at Heights, shares how nutrition affects all aspects of our mental health.The relationships between food, mood, and mental performance are bi-dire ... Show More

In this episode you will learn how to let go of junk foods, how to treat food as fuel for your body and how to develop a better relationship with the foods that you eat. 

In this enlightening episode, we journeyed through the world of mindful eating, exploring its essence, benefits, practical applications, and solutions to common challenges.Key Takeaways:Defining Mindful Eating:Mindful eating is about being fully present and engaged with our eatin ... Show More