Mind Kind

Right Food, Real Rest – Why It's Not All About the Scales

Joanna North Season 4 Episode 5

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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 Related Eating brings deeper rewards like peace, contentment and a calmer mind. The episode closes with a wider look at rest – not just from food but from our phones and busy lives – with insights from neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli on why our brains need proper downtime to thrive.

Links to related resources: 

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030: https://cdn.realfood.gov/DGA.pdf

Dr Joseph Jebelli, author ofThe Brain at Rest: Why doing nothing can change your life: https://drjosephjebelli.com/#mind 

Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. In Season 4 Jo 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, based around her book 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.

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Trigger warning – Nothing in this podcast is intended to trigger distress, trauma or upset. However as with most conversations of a psychological nature, there may be something in there that unsettles you personally. We all have our vulnerabilities. If this is the case please take care of yourself with the following actions: switch off and if necessary contact your mental health professional for advice and support. In an emergency in the United Kingdom dial 999 in a mental health emergency or anywhere else in the world contact a trusted service, friend or professional.

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