10. How can food support your mood and mental health?

How to Thrive: Mind & Body Wellbeing for the Modern Woman

English - September 20, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, so in this episode of How to Thrive, I am talking all about food and mood.

The episode talks about:

The role food plays in our moodSpecific foods and eating patterns that can support our mental healthThe gut-brain axis and its role in our moodThe importance of our gut health when considering our mood and mental health Considerations to make when looking at how food and lifestyle can support mood and mental health

Just a reminder that the content shared in the episode is for educational purposes only and cannot replace 1:1 support. If you’re needing some support with your mental health free call or text 1737 at any time for support from a counsellor.
Further support can be available via:

Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chat.Samaritans – 0800 726 666Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).Healthline – 0800 611 116

If you’re wanting to feel confident around food, and in your body, I encourage you to book a free discovery call to start that journey. We can chat about where you are at, what your challenges are and what I can do to help.

In the meantime, come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse.

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