In my kitchen this week, I am joined by Kia Porter, a naturopathic practitioner who supports women with their hormones and fatigue so they can stop feeling burnt out, exhausted, and like enough is never enough. One of Kia's sayings that I absolutely love is "women aren’t little men".

Women are built differently, and therefore, we need to operate differently.

In this conversation, we unpack why so many women are stuck in survival mode, how hormonal health and energy are deeply connected, and what actually needs to change if you want sustainable success — not just pushing harder until you crash.

This episode is not about doing more.

It’s about doing what’s right for your body.

The topics we discuss are:

• The starter kit to reducing burnout
• How diet impacts burnout
• Living an Anti-Inflammatory lifestyle, what that means and how to do it
• How do we stop feeling like we are on a hamster wheel
• Being busy is glamorised - how do we stop this
• The difference between women and men
• Working with our hormones not against them
• Wellness tools, brands and products that can help you this year

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For the final episode of the year, I’m joined in my kitchen by your favourite guest of 2025 — the ultimate glow-up queen, Izzy Utterson ✨

This episode is kindly sponsored by HEALF, the go-to destination for all things health and wellness, empowering you to feel and be the best version of yourself.

In this festive catch-up, Izzy and I reflect on the year gone by, diving into the wellness habits we’ve loved adding into our routines, as well as the ones we’ve happily left behind. We chat through our goals for the new year and share our HEALF wish-lists, including some of our favourite products.

While Christmas is often a joyful time spent with friends and family, it can also be incredibly challenging. Izzy opens up honestly about her journey with her mum and how she navigates Christmas as an anxiety-inducing time for her. If you find the festive season tough or feel pressure to feel excited when you’re not, this episode is for you — you’re not alone, and we see you.

So for all the wellness girls looking for a little extra guidance, comfort, and inspiration to round off the year, we hope you enjoy this episode

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In my kitchen this week, I’m joined by Katie Daisy, a London-based celebrity and bridal makeup artist. In this episode, we dive deep into Katie’s inspiring journey — from starting out at Space NK to becoming a sought-after artist for red-carpet events, working with top celebrities, and flying around the world for luxury bridal makeup.

Alongside her career story, Katie shares all of her must-have product recommendations, from affordable high-street favourites she genuinely loves and uses, to high-end beauty investments that are truly worth the splurge. If you’re a skincare and makeup lover, this episode is one you won’t want to miss

Topics discussed:

• Where did your make up career start
• Life on the makeup counter at Charlotte Tilbury
• How did you get into bridal makeup
• Make up product recommendations
• High street make up brands you love
• Make up investments that are worth the price
• The correct make up order
• Make up icks
• Skincare
• Facial treatments
• Washing your make up products
• Beauty from the inside out
• Katie's wellness practices and supplements

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This week in my kitchen, I’m sitting down for a solo episode to share my personal 2025 health and wellness debrief. I’m chatting about everything from reintroducing meat into my diet after a decade, to the supplements I’m currently loving, the wellness practices I rely on, and the areas I’m still working on.

Hosting this podcast gives me the privilege of learning from so many incredible experts—but you can’t adopt every piece of advice. Sometimes you need to sift through it all and figure out what genuinely supports you. So in this episode, I’m giving you an honest update on where I’m at in my own wellness journey.

Topics discussed:

• What health and wellness mean for me now
• What I’ve changed or doubled down on throughout the year
• How my diet has changed
• Focusing on clean ingredients and overall clean eating
• Added meat back into my diet
• Including bone broth — and the reasons behind it
• Sharing the journey and process around this change
• Guilty pleasures - Acknowledging the importance of having enjoyable indulgences
• Supplements I've introduced this year
• Cleaning Materials and Household swaps
• Wellness practices I can't live without
• What I want to work on in 2026

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In my kitchen this week I am joined by Donna Bartoli someone I genuinely consider as one of the healthiest, most glowing people on the internet. Donna has built a loyal community by sharing her honest wellness journey, intentional and health focused lifestyle and supplement tips online. Some may consider Donna's approach as extreme but in a world where ultra-processed foods and refined sugar is everywhere, to live a truly healthy life you need to be extreme.

Today, we go deep into the diet and lifestyle choices that have helped her transform her wellbeing — and how you can apply them in your own life in a sustainable and enjoyable way.

I could have spoken to Donna for hours and hours but in this episode we cut it down to the following:

Topics:

• Donna's Diet
• How and Why Donna re-introduced meat
• Why Donna eats chicken feet
• Creatine
• Colostrum
• Collagen
• Supplements, what Donna takes and why we need them
• Raw Milk
• Sugar
• Alchohol

This conversation is packed with practical insights and actionable tips as well as going into Donna's personal experience.

If you’re looking to level up your diet, simplify your routine, and understand what actually moves the needle — this episode delivers.

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In this episode I’m joined by Chris Huntly-Gordon, the co-founder of the innovative brand Killa Vanilla. Chris shares the surprising science behind cravings, how our brains respond to sugar, and why smell can be a powerful tool for behaviour change.

We live in a world where refined sugar is more accessible than ever, and rates of obesity and diabetes continue to rise. But rather than relying on willpower alone, Chris explains how sensory cues can short-circuit the craving cycle and help us build healthier habits for good.

The topics we discuss are:

• The story behind Killa Vanilla and how it works
• Why cravings happen and what triggers them
• The link between sugar, dopamine, and addiction-like patterns
• How smell can interrupt compulsive snacking
• Practical strategies to break and build habits
• What your cravings actually mean
• How smell is used to promote different purchasing behaviours

To find out more about Killa Vanilla check out their website - here

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In my kitchen this week, I’m joined by Emily Johnson — best-selling author of two cookbooks focused on living and thriving with arthritis.

Emily first experienced arthritis symptoms at just four years old and was officially diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at twenty. Since then, she’s completely transformed her diet and lifestyle to focus on anti-inflammatory living — a change that not only improved her own health but has inspired thousands through her social media and bestselling books.

When she was first diagnosed, Emily felt isolated and ashamed, having never heard of anyone her age going through something similar. But through sharing her story, she’s built an incredible community and a safe space for others navigating the same challenges.

In this episode, we talk about how diet, lifestyle shifts, and stress management can make a huge difference in how you feel — and how small, mindful changes can have a powerful impact on managing arthritis symptoms.

In this episode we discuss:

• Emily's Arthritis diagnosis
• What triggers her and the lifestyle choices that make a difference
• What living with Arthritis looks like
• Techniques and practices Emily uses to manage her symptoms
• Dietary choices
• Giving up alcohol
• Other wellness practices that make a difference
• The one thing that made a huge difference

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This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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In my kitchen I am joined by Daisy Kelly, founder of Glow For It, the natural beauty brand that began with a single lash serum and has since unfurled into a full constellation of products from blush to mascara, all guided by the mission to help women feel comfortable and beautiful in their own skin. Daisy shares the original problem she was trying to solve, the early experiments that shaped the brand, and the small wins that slowly gathered momentum.

Glow For It embraced TikTok from day one, documenting the journey, packing orders in real time, and educating a growing community with beauty tips and tricks. That early openness turned TikTok Shop into a launchpad for viral moments, daily lives and a fiercely loyal audience, eventually carrying the brand onto the shelves at Boots.

As well as discussing the business journey, Daisy opens up about balancing her wellbeing while steering a fast-growing company, the pressures that come with visibility, and the habits that keep her centred when everything around her is accelerating. Listeners will find both inspiration and practical insights in this candid, kitchen-table conversation.

Topics we discuss:

• Starting at the beginning and how Glow For It Started
• The pain point that you wanted to solve
• Lash serum - why are some of the other lash serum brands not great
• TikTok and how it transformed the business
• Where did TikTok shop come into the journey
• Daily lives and 12 hour TikTok lives
• The growth from parents kitchen to Boots
• Health and wellness and Daisy's non-negotiables as a founder

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This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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