Mind Kind
Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. We will always aim to give you actions you can consider for your own wellbeing. In the first series Dr. North answered questions sent in by parents based on the book Mind Kind – Your Child’s Mental Health. In the second series she discussed the impact of adoption and addressed some of the challenges faced by both adopted adults and relatives affected by adoption. In the third series we turn our attention to mental health and wellbeing for both children, families and adults. Jo brings in experts from various fields to help us live our best lives. In Season 4 Jo has turned her attention to Foodsane (www.foodsane.co.uk) in which she explores the impact of nutrition on the mind and wellbeing as well as finding optimum strategies to help with metabolic disorder and weight gain problems. The season is based around her book Foodsane which is available on Amazon in which she draws on science and personal experience to outline a way forward. Do join us on the Foodsane community and experience Jo’s leadership in helping clients to move from Foodpain to Foodsane.
Jo is a Doctor of Psychotherapy with many years of experience. She is not a medical doctor or clinical psychologist. Mind Kind is intended to inspire and motivate possibilities in personal development but is not a diagnostic or prescriptive tool. If you have concerns about your mental health please go to your medical professional. In the UK dial 999 in an emergency and in other parts of the world contact your health service or reach out to someone who can support you and keep you safe. At all times put your safety first.
Subscribe to this Mind Kind podcast so you don't miss future episodes. Link to the Mind Kind book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Kind-Childs-Mental-Health/dp/1925335941 Link to Mind Kind Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mindkindpodcast
You can also access Mind Kind podcast on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYHMZ_7uAcb3VtOGGZb-48Q
The podcasts in this series were edited by Tamsin Carter of Pynto Ltd. If you are looking for a podcast editor, please get in touch: info@pynto.com
Episodes
35 episodes
Upset, Holiday Eating and the Case Against a Sugary Breakfast
In Episode 11, Jo shares an honest account of how unresolved upset affected her eating pattern this week, and what it taught her about the way our emotions speak through our bodies when we don't give them a voice. She moves on to joyful territo...
Lucy Marvellous on Fermenting, Gut Health and a Life of Time Related Eating
In Episode 10, Jo is joined by Lucy Marvellous, author of "I'll Have What Lucy Is Having" and "Easy Fermenting for Beginners," for a fascinating conversation about gut health, fermented food and what happens when your body truly recalibrates th...
Brain Hunger, Body Patterns and the Tiny Boosts That Change Everything
In Episode 9, Jo shares three key things she learned this week from her Foodsane diary. She explores how the body learns and holds onto eating patterns built up over years, and why those familiar cravings at certain times of day may not be real...
Stop Waiting, Start Wearing, Why Clothes Should Make You Feel Amazing Right Now
In Episode 8, Jo takes a detour from her regular Foodsane learning to talk about something that touches all of us, how we feel in our clothes. She is joined by Emma from I Love Snob (an online boutique...
When Pain Becomes a Teacher and Laughter Becomes Medicine
In Episode 7, Jo shares how a painful piriformis spasm became an unexpected lesson in flexible eating, showing how physical pain shapes our food choices in ways we rarely notice. She digs into reassuring new research, including a Northwestern U...
Pain, Hunger Humps and the Powers of Oxytocin and Kindness
In Episode 6 of this season, Jo explores how physical and emotional pain can drive our eating patterns, and asks what we're really seeking when we reach for food. She looks at natural ways to raise oxytocin without turning to the cupboard, shar...
Right Food, Real Rest – Why It's Not All About the Scales
In Episode 5, Jo explores why Right Food matters more than we think, drawing on new American dietary guidance and the case against sugar and ultra-processed foods. She challenges the idea that weight loss is the ultimate goal, sharing how Time ...
Understanding Your Food Brain and the Weight Loss Drug Debate
In this episode, Jo North shares three key learning points from her week, including insights on understanding where your brain is coming from and how to communicate with it effectively. She explores the important distinction between intermitten...
Eating signals and prioritising when over what we eat
In this episode, Jo North shares insights from her personal Foodsane journey, exploring the important distinction between true hunger signals and other eating triggers. She discusses how boredom is often mistaken for hunger, and why understandi...
Time Management: The Key to Regaining Control
In this episode of the Mind Kind Podcast, Jo North explores how effective time management can be the foundation for creating positive change in your life. When we feel overwhelmed or stuck, time management isn't just about scheduling - it's abo...
Introduction to Foodsane and How to Start Time-Related Eating
In this opening episode of Season 4, Jo North introduces the Foodsane approach that forms the foundation of this series. Jo shares her personal journey that led her to write the book Foodsane, create a supportive community, and develop training...
Busy Lives, Better Food — With Lucy Marvellous
In this episode of the Mind Kind Podcast Jo talks with Lucy Marvellous, author of ‘I’ll Have What Lucy is Having’ The Cook Book of easy recipes for busy people who want to eat food that helps them stay well. Lucy is a teacher who started to giv...
Time to Eat with Joy Again — The Foodsane Way
In this special episode, the tables are turned as Dr. Joanna North is interviewed by former guest Dr. Sara Riley. Together, they explore Jo’s personal journey with weight management and how Time Related Eating transformed her relationshi...
Thinking Distortions: Unpicking the Thought Tangle
How to spot unhelpful thought patterns and reconnect with calm, clarity, and choice.In this episode of The Mind Kind Podcast, Dr. Joanna North explores how the way we think can shape our experience of the world — sometimes for t...
Couples Therapy
Today Jo North talks with Dr Sara Riley who is both a medical practitioner and a relationships therapist. Together they unpick the complexity of relationships in order to help the listener understand what they might expect in relationship...
Foodsane
In this episode of the Mind Kind podcast, delve into the world of food, eating, and weight loss with Dr. Joanna North. Drawing from her book "Foodsane" and personal experiences, Jo explores how our food choices impact us and offers solutions fo...
Mindfulness
This Mink Kind podcast episode is all about mindfulness. Dr Joanna North talks to us about what mindfulness is, how it works and why it benefits us. She also offers a variety of simple and easy techniques for practising mindfulness in everyday ...
Conflict and Communication
This episode of Mind Kind with Jo North offers a practical guide to improving your communication skills and resolving conflicts constructively. Jo delves into key communication models, including assertive communication and Transactional Analysi...
Exploring Family Therapy with Amy Urry
Welcome to the 7th episode of Mind Kind's third season! Join host Jo North as she speaks with Amy Urry, a psychotherapist specialising in Family Therapy. Together, they delve into the reasons why families seek or are referred for therapy, explo...
Understanding the unique identity of adopted people with Nickie Burrows
In this episode Jo North talks to Nickie Burrows, who is a teacher and Thrive practitioner, about adoption and the unique identity of adopted people. Jo has many years of experience working with adopted people, and Nickie, who was adopted herse...
The psychology of organisations and how they impact wellbeing
In this episode of Mind Kind, Jo North talks to Professor Nick Sarra, who is a consultant and expert in organisation psychology. They discuss how organisations can affect people's wellbeing in positive and negative ways.Mind Kind is a po...
Understanding Emotions and Mental Wellbeing
In this episode of Mind Kind, Jo North explores the crucial role of emotions in our lives and their deep connection to mental wellbeing. From understanding children's emotional development to navigating our own emotional ups and downs as adults...
Getting the best out of therapy with Alyss Thomas
This week I am talking to Alyss Thomas who is an experienced psychotherapist. We will discussing the democratisation of psychotherapy and how you can get the very best out of your sessions and reflecting on our own learning. If you can't ...
Busy Families and Mental Health
This episode offers mental health support to busy families including decluttering, time management, positive diets, hormones, gratitude and laughter.Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental heal...
Non-Violent Resistance with Avremi Rosenberg
This episode is about how to deal with violence in children and young people. Dr. Jo North discusses Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) with special guest Avremi Rosenberg.Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self car...