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Learning about healthy living/eating on your own can be fun but after a while it's good to have some company. Join me on a journey through Ireland as I visit people who dedicate their life to helping the rest of us stay healthy - farmers, veggie chefs, nutritionists, organic and healthy food and drink producers, food writers, health coaches, nutritionists, herbalists and other veggie lovers. Learn how to stay healthy and sane, the tasty way.
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In this episode we talk about the first ever co-housing project on the island of Ireland, the Portaferry Cohousing. Based on the cohousing community living developed in the 1970’s in Denmark, Heiko Vermeulen jump-started a community living project in Northern Ireland. This project is now in planning permission stage and we talk about what co-housin…
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In this short and ‘light’ episode I visit a zero waste shop in Bangor and talk to one of its founders Paula.We talk about the young venture and the reasons why Paula and her two co-founders started Lightfoot. We chat about shopping and how it should be done to minimise the negative impact on our environment and as always, we talk a bit about food.h…
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In this episode I visit Glenside Farm – a social enterprise run and developed by a lovely couple Malini and Ian who have decided to share their space with those who need some fresh air, space to think, breathe, be and reconnect with nature and themselves.Malini and I chat about the importance of nature, natural rhythms, connection with animals and …
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In this episode we continue with our ‘zero waste’ series. This time I sit down with a sustainable chef Paul Cunningham, and we talk about sustainability, foraging, wasteless cooking, his secret dining events and plans to open up a sustainable hot food bar. Paul shares many tips for waste free cooking and a couple of plant based recipes. Music by Ma…
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In this episode Alice Wilkinson, one of the founders of Belfast refill store the Refill Quarter, talks about leading a reductions life, her passion for sustainability and tips for making little changes than can have a great impact. She also shares a simply delicious recipe for steamed broccoli.Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoods…
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This episode is all about plant based cheese and good food.I chat to a local artisan vegan cheese maker Antonela who knows a thing, or two about good tasty plant based food. This has been a great chat with a talented foodie who produces the most amazing quality plant based cheese without any nasty ingredients.Antonela shares with us not one, but tw…
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In this episode I talk to another farming couple - Terry and Judy Vaz, the founders of Hearty Growers, local mushrooms growers and suppliers.We share a lot of laughs talking about being foreigners living in Northern Ireland, oyster mushrooms, starting up and running a business as a couple, sustainability, zero waste and food.Judy shares a mouthwate…
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In this episode I talk to Michael and Alex, a Northern Irish couple who decided to live sustainably and more in tune with nature by building their own tiny house and building a business growing organic vegetables.Surrounded by blight tomatoes, overgrown courgettes and lot of positive energy with beautiful scent of basil in their polytunnel, we laug…
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This time I talk to a swim coach Colin McCard who runs year round open water swim coaching at Helen’s Bay in Northern Ireland - Swell Swimmers Open Water Coaching with Colin McCard.We have a chat about Colin’s journey to swim coaching, his love for water and we share beach stories and the benefits we both found open water swimming has to offer. We …
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In this episode I talk to my friend, a talented therapist Roisin Cairns from The Little House of Calm. Roisin specialises in treatments for trauma, tension and stress release and in this episode we talk about the stresses of the past 18 months, Roisin’s three months long self-directed retreat, benefits and importance of self-care and passing energi…
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After a long break, we resumed the podcast on an organic farm with Hahu Organics founder Biruk Hailu. We talk about Biruk’s journey from teaching dairy science to growing and promoting organic veg, tomatoes, chard and the simplicity of growing your own if you have the passion for it. Biruk shares his love and passion for growing food and a simple w…
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In Episode 63 I talk to Kirsty King, the founder of Shared Threads – a local community project full of volunteers who help tackle period poverty in NI and beyond by hand sowing thousands of reusable sanitary pads from repurposed fabric. Kirsty also shares her recipe for a quick noodle soup with bok choi. Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios ww…
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In this episode we talk all things microgreens. The founder of Nufields, a former designer and a chef Denis Manzke joins me for another online episode to chat about growing and eating microgreens. If you want to grow some food indoors or were wondering about growing the little nutrition powerhouses that microgreen are, have a listen and get inspire…
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In Episode 61 I get online again to talk to a writer, lifestyle blogger, teacher, radio freelancer, mom of two and a fellow eco-enthusiast Helen McClements.We chat about all things eco, writing, food, IBS and running a household with two kids, a husband and a few pets in the middle of a pandemic. Helen shares some useful tips on using the timer for…
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In episode 60 I finally gave in and jumped onto the Zoom bandwagon to record a podcast with Peak District based nutritionist and the head of College of Living Nutrition John Jezewski.We talked about nutrition, the fact that women have much stronger immune system than men, the importance of nature in health, cooking and handling the lockdown at coll…
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The lockdown has been extended and while I’m prepared to finally give in and start recording new episodes online I have not given in just yet. This is the third compilation, this time of some of the bits I particularly like or find interesting from episodes you haven’t heard in the previous two compilation episodes. The recipe is an upgrade of my q…
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The lockdown continues and it is a little tricky to schedule recordings, so here’s to another compilation. This is the second mixture of some of your favourite bits, some of my favourite bits and some bits from the most popular episodes.The recipe is a healthy take on stuffed dumplings.Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.c…
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This is a compilation of some of your favourite bits, some of my favourite bits and some of the most popular of the first fifty episodes.Some of our guests' wisdom of the past three years might just come handy in 2021. Happy New Year!Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.comArtwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com…
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In the final episode of the crazy 2020 I talk to probably the most optimistic and positive woman I’ve ever met, a fellow cold water lover, all year round sea swimmer, blogger and someone I consider my hero, inspiration and a role model – Tricia Roulston.When Tricia got her brain tumour diagnosis in 2017 she started Tricia’s Big Brain Blog (https://…
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In this episode I talk to Jacqui Maxwell - a health food store owner who's been in the business for many years.We talk about health fads, the stresses and joys of running a health food store and health food shop tourism - yes, it is a thing!Jacqui shares some tips on how to stay healthy and as always, there is a plant based recipe for you at the en…
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In this episode I talk to Martina and Claire - two ladies who started a community pop-up cafe to connect their neigbhours and the whole community in order to support local charities. We talk about baking, the importance of human connection and how a community event such as Harper's Yard can cope during lockdown. Their upcoming community baking reci…
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Some of my favourite topics – herbal medicine and wild foods, is what we discuss in this episode.Luke Heron is local herbal medicine and nutrition student whose passions are foraging, wild crafting and traditional herb use. We talk about his journey to herbal medicine, wild foods, herbal walks and how herbs and seasonal wild foods can help us optim…
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In this episode I sit down, once again, with Scott, the founder of Causeway Living and we have a chat about breathwork meditation practice. Scott talks about the trouble with people pleasing, his healing journey, meditation in general, ayahuasca, breathing and cold water and how the meditation coaching he now offers can possibly replicate the benef…
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This is episode I've waited for some time to record. I talk to Emma Thompson, one half of the father/daughter team behind The Bee Haven Beekeepers and the founder of Bee Haven Bodycare.We talk about the importance of bees, their habits, bee types and Emma's journey to becoming a beekeeper and bodycare maker. We chat in depth about her handmade prod…
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In this episode I talk to Northern Irish Olympic runner Kerry O'Flaherty.We talk about running, health and food.Some of the important topics we touch on is how female athletes' performance is linked to the monthly cycles, how sleep and digestive issues can affect a training session and how difficult it can be to tread the waters of social media.Enj…
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In this episode we talk about recycling, waste and sustainable living.No matter how much we recycle, our bins seem constantly full with packaging and other recyclable items. Susan and Danielle from East Belfast have decided to do something about it and signed up with an international company to co-ordinate extra recycling within their own community…
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In this episode I talk to Johanna Dahlman, an alopecia specialist who suffered and healed her alopecia with the help of nutrition and lifestyle changes. She is the founder of Alopecia Angel and the author of Secrets to hair Growth and Health as well as other publications dealing with the healing of hair loss. We talk about Johanna's own experience …
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In the second part of my interview with eating psychology specialist Claire Feldman we talk about the importance of self-care, food shaming and some of the obsessions around healthy eating. Claire reveals what her own lifestyle is like and shares a recipe for stuffed aubergine. EnjoyMusic by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.comA…
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In the second part of my interview with a holistic therapist Mary-Jane Burns we talk about her own experience with stress, about our instincts, traditions and knowledge of our predecessors we no longer use in our modern world. We talk about the techniques Mary-Jane uses in her holistic practice, what to do in times of stress if we cannot afford a h…
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This episode is about stress. Mary-Jane Burns used to work in a high-pressure catering industry. Suffering with IBS, she didn’t realise, how much stress was stored in her body, causing her symptoms, she attributed to different foods. A scenario too many of us are familiar with. A dyslexic herself, the founder of The Holistic Health & Wellbeing Comp…
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In the second part of my interview with a nutritional therapist Jane McClenaghan we talk about the microbiome and the importance of spending time outdoors, female health and diet shaming. We also briefly touch on functional medicine and NHS and Jane talks about her corporate workshops. As always, we share a plant-based recipe, which you can find as…
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This episode is all about nutrition. Jane McClenaghan is a nutritional therapist based in Northern Ireland, who developed passion for nutrition and the power of food at the age of eleven.We talk about what nutrition means to Jane as a nutritionist, the challenges of ‘getting it right’ and the importance of enjoying and connecting to our food.Jane g…
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In the second part of my interview with Karl Stephens, we talk about his garage bakery, Grain bakehouse products, sugar detox and chocolate.Karl also shares his favourite recipe by Jamie Oliver and tells us what’s on the weekly Grain bakehouse menu. EnjoyMusic by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.comArtwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.g…
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This episode is all about sourdough. I talk to Karl Stephens of Grain bakehouse about his journey from bricklayer to stay at home dad and self-employed baker making delicious sourdough bread.We discuss the difference between real sourdough and commercially mass produced bread, the issues of labelling true sourdough and we have a little rant about f…
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Meta Auden is a founder of Spectra Sensory Clothing - a Northern Irish company that brings clothing developed specifically for children on spectrum. We talk about autism, the importance of comfortable clothing for kids and Meta's experience as a parent of an autistic child.As always, we share a plant based recipe.EnjoyMusic by Mark J Adair of Syncw…
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This is the second part of my chat with Lucy Scott, the herbalist, trained cancer care nurse, naturopath and a transformational breath facilitator. This time we talk about Kinesiology, the energies of the body, sage and the power of our own thoughts.Lucy talks about her own lifestyle and shares a few tips on how to stay healthy.As always, we share …
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My guest this time is Lucy Scott – a nurse, a naturopathic herbalist and a transformational breathwork facilitator.In this episode Lucy reveals how her own health condition forced her out of her comfort zone and into the world of holistic medicine, while she worked as a nurse at a local hospital. We talk about her passion for preventative healthcar…
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This is the second part of my interview with of Ötzibrew founder, Tricia McNeilly.We talk about a supplement product development, the importance of eco friendly packaging, what claims you can make on a supplement product label, and why sourcing the best is so important.We also talk about Tricia’s desire to cultivate mushrooms in space and what step…
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In this episode the founder of Ötzibrew, Tricia McNeilly, talks about her interesting exciting career path and projects that lead her to setting up a mushroom supplement company. We talk about mushrooms, what biohacking offers in terms of preventative healthcare, mushroom expert Paul Stamets and Tricia gets a little philosophical about music and my…
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In the second part of my interview with Dr Modestas Jarutis we talk about kinesiology, intermittent fasting and the importance of good real organic food. Modestas shares his top tips on how to stay on top of your health and favourite plant based recipe.EnjoyMusic by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.comArtwork by Gemma O'Hagan ww…
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Modestas Jarutis is a cardio vascular surgeon who loves modern technology and practices functional medicine in the UK, Ireland and his home country Lithuania.In the first part of our interview we talk about bioresonance and other technologies he uses in his practice. We also share a plant based curry recipe from The Sweet Spud cookbook.EnjoyMusic b…
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In the second part of my interview with TRE Provider and Craniosacral Therapist Gareth Toner, we venture into the topic of Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, social engagement and the nervous system, the benefits of movement and being outdoors, the importance of reconnecting with ourselves and others and the importance of ‘feeling good’. Gareth …
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Gareth is a Newcastle, Co Down based TRE Practitioner and Craniosacral Therapist.A former PE teacher, Gareth studied Sports Science and has an extensive knowledge about how body works. Listen to what made him turn to Craniosacral Therapy and TRE and eventually leave teaching behind.We talk in depth these two body work methods, the natural response …
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This the second part of my interview with David Laughlin of Culmore Organic Farm in Kilrea, Coleraine in Northern Ireland. We talk about raw milk, modern technology in organic farming, the power of good organic food and bees. David shares a simple recipe for roasted rainbow carrots with parsnips.EnjoyMusic by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.sy…
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Join me for a chat with David Laughlin from Culmore Organic Farm as we talk about intensive versus organic farming, processed versus real food, David's way of running his farm while reducing the carbon footprint and how farming projects can bring communities together. David also keeps bees on his farm and talks about the benefits of raw honey and p…
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This is the second half of my interview with the magic Tone Floreal, the founder of the Magic Flow Bus and a certified Intelligent Microcurrent Technician.We talk about modern technology, how to achieve the state of flow naturally and Tone's collaborative project the Magic Flow Bus.Tone also share a super simple veggie recipe.EnjoyMusic by Mark J A…
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My guest in this episode is Tone Flore - the founder of the Magic Flow Bus and a certified Intelligent Microcurrent Technician.We talk a about the state of 'flow', the electro-equiscope he uses to achieve such a state and his journey to becoming a certified technician, travelling the world and spreading the magic of flow.As always, we share a plant…
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This is the second half of my interview with Kate from Kama Hemp.We talk a lot about food, the food industry, Kate's background and the lack of research on hemp juice and the cannabis plant in its raw state.Kate shares a simple plant based recipeEnjoyMusic by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.comArtwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemma…
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In this episode I chat to Kate, one half of the Kama Hemp duo - organic hemp juice producers in Ireland.We talk about their journey from small new farmers, learning about permaculture, to growing organic hemp and producing hemp juice for their customers in Ireland and the UK. Licensing, hemp growing regulations, organic certification and facing the…
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