What we eat, and how we eat, can have a profound effect on our brain health, even influencing depression, anxiety and ADHD.

Today, we’re unpacking simple food strategies that can support your nervous system, with a big focus on the gut-brain connection.

And I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas to explore this topic.

He’s a clinical neuroscientist, nutrition researcher and author of the brilliant new book ‘ADHD Body and Mind: A Compassionate Guide to Rewilding Your Nervous System’.

He also has a fantastic way of bringing together brain health and delicious, practical food.

We cover 👇

• Why combining foods can unlock more benefits than eating them on their own

• The shift from “more fibre” to “more variety of fibre”

• Everyday foods your gut microbes thrive on that most of us under-eat

• Why how you eat matters just as much as what’s on your plate

• The surprising impact even mild dehydration can have on focus and mood

• Easy ways to upgrade meals you’re already eating, even on low-energy days

This conversation will leave you inspired to cook your way to a healthier brain. And stick around for Miguel’s slightly unusual approach to using a slow cooker to maximise the nutritional value of his food.

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Dr Miguel’s socials

https://drmiguelmateas.com/

https://thecreativescientist.substack.com/

http://instagram.com/drmiguelmateas

Hope you enjoy!

Dr Rupy x

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I’m seeing fibre maxxing everywhere right now. And I think it might be one of the few trends actually worth paying attention to.

But as always, it’s not that simple.

This episode is a deep dive into fibre with Dr Karan Rajan, medical doctor and one of the most recognisable health voices online.

He’s built an audience of over 10 million people across social media, breaking down complex health topics with a mix of evidence, clarity and generous servings of humour.

We cover:

• The benefits of increasing fibre for your skin, brain, inflammation, hormones and more
• Is 30g a day enough?
• Different types of fibres and why diversity is so important
• How much fibre is too much?
• How to increase fibre without bloating
• Best high-fibre foods
• His journey creating a fibre supplement and the controversy around it

Quick disclaimer: I ask Dr Karan about his journey creating his own fibre supplement towards the end of the podcast, which is a really interesting process. I’m not affiliated in any way and, as you’ll hear, I’m still very much food first, with good quality, third party tested supplements as a top up when needed.

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In this episode, we're building an emotional toolkit for something a lot of us are dealing with: overwhelm.

That feeling of too much coming at you at once. The pressure to get everything right with your health, your work, your relationships and still feel like you're just about keeping your head above water.

If you've ever struggled to switch off at night, felt constantly on edge or caught yourself spiralling in your own thoughts, this is for you.

Today's guest: Dr Julie Smith 🧠

Dr Julie (@drjulie on Instagram) is a clinical psychologist and one of the most trusted voices in mental health online. Her latest book “Open When” is one of the best tools I've come across for navigating the harder moments in life. It went straight to number one and is a New York Times Bestseller.

We cover:

• What overwhelm feels like
• Early warning signs you’re at full capacity
• Social media, comparison and people pleasing
• The inner critic and how to change that voice
• Simple tools to regulate emotions in real time
• How to create space for your brain in a noisy world

You'll come away with a few simple tools you can use straight away. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.

If you're more of a visual person, the analogy Dr Julie shows us on YouTube is one I won't forget 👇

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