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Forking Wellness

Sophie Bertrand, RNutr & Bari Stricoff, RD

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So what is #ForkingWellness? Registered Nutritionist, Sophie Bertrand (@sophieshealthykitchen) and Registered Dietitian, Bari Stricoff (@barithedietitian) sit down to have a chat about health, nutrition, and all things wellness. But, this is not your typical nutrition podcast... Instead, it's a real-life, non-scripted conversation aimed at making health and and nutrition approachable, by helping you to redefine what wellness looks like for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
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Here we are… Our last episode of Season 4 and we are talking to BOSS BABE Sophie Baron, Founder of Mamamade. As well as creating the incredible range of baby and toddler meals, Sophie is a Mum of 2 and delves deep into how she started her brand, how she is raising her kids, their relationship with food and running a business. We are truly inspired!…
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*Trigger Warning - we are talking about eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours in this episode. Influencer and ex love island contestant Zara McDermott has been working on a series of documentaries, one of which includes delving into the world of social media and its affects on the development and maintenance of eating disorders. We brea…
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Have you ever eaten in a way you believe to be ‘healthy’ only to realise that it wasn’t actually that healthy? Us too! This week we go through our once believed thoughts around food and health and touch on some of the trends throughout the years. From superfoods to lemon water to athletic greens, we discuss it all! Big shoutout to this weeks sponso…
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This week, we're getting deep! We have both had ups and downs in regards to our mental health (as so many of you can relate to), and we are opening up and sharing the highs and the lows of the past few years. We both have very different experiences to share but we are sure so many of you can resonate with some of what we say. Big reminder to seek h…
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We are obsessed with this episode! Plant based eating is continuing to rise and for so many good reasons. We define what it actually is (you might be surprised) and how you easily implement a more plant based diet on a budget whilst upping your diversity. We also dive into the some research on Blue Zones! Blue Zones are pockets of places around the…
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It's been a minute since we talked about intuitive eating on this podcast! It was such a hot topic and we have touched on it quite a few times in previous episodes but we wanted to check back in because we have some updates on how we feel about it. The two of us have always had slightly different views on the approach in the past but we feel we are…
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This week we are chatting to Jillian, aka @peanutbutterjillybeans about all things delicious food! Jill is the creator of mouthwatering recipes and she shares where her inspo comes from, how she turned her content creation into a career, grew an instagram following and popularised a fried peanut butter jelly sandwich... We are drooling too! Special…
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Do we have a new outrageous diet trend to address this week... Like Fork we do! In this episode we discuss the incredibly concerning lengths that some celebrities (allegedly) are going to lose weight. In a previous episode we have spoken about the controversy that surround the Kardashians but in today's chat we add another layer to it! Weight loss …
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Ever heard of volume eating? We didn't really no what the deal was either! We chat to Registered Dietitian Paula Norris aka @movingdietitian about what the fork volume eating is. You might be surprised at what is actually is being that the title may come across a little misleading. We discuss how intuitive eating comes into play and whether or not …
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Eating well and cooking fresh food for ourselves (let alone our family) can feel like a full time job! We absolutely love sharing new ways to nourish ourselves in a quick, easy and convenient way and we had the pleasure of sitting down with foodie, content creator and Mum of 2, Mandy aka @simplyfoodbymandy. Mandy shares her background, how she star…
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WE. ARE. BACK! HI! We are so excited to be back in your ears, we have a very special season planned and are so excited to catch up with you all! Today we are sharing what we have been up to personally and professionally and (as per usual) just getting carried away chatting to you all like you're in the room with us! Stay tuned for an exciting line …
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As we wrap Season 3, we thought we would catch you up in regards to where we're at in life! We are ending this Season pretty differently to how we started it and we are excited to share our Summer plans with you all! We found this episode so fun to record and we just want to say huge thank you to every single one of you for sticking with us! We lov…
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We are pretty confident in thinking that everyone is familiar with the Kardashian / Jenner Family... They're a pretty big deal, are constantly in the press and have millions of followers across social media platforms. And we are also pretty confident that you have an opinion on them! Tune in to this week's episode to hear what we really think of th…
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We like to cover all topics when it comes to supporting our health on this show and today we are addressing alcohol. Yes, a lot of us like to blow off steam or sit and relax with an alcoholic beverage but this episode will really get you thinking about whether or not alcohol is serving you. We are not here to judge or tell you what to do, just simp…
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We have spoken about so many things on this podcast but we have never touched on being 'financially well'... Like, what does this even mean! We sit down with the ladies who founded Finacielle, to educate us on all things managing money, debt and the gender gap when it comes to finances! We want to say a huge thank you to this seasons sponsor Exhale…
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Did you watch the new Abercrombie & Fitch documentary on Netflix? We did and we're breaking down the documentary and how the brand impacted our confidence and body image during the formative years of adolescence. TW: this episode and the documentary discusses body size and eating disorders. We loved recording this episode and would love to hear you…
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WE ATE VEGAN FOR A WEEK AND SURPRISED OURSELVES... In this weeks episode we fill you in on what happened when we ate vegan for a week (for real this time!). We are all for a plant based diet but when we consciously restricted ourselves to make sure our diet was 100% vegan, this is what happened... We hope you love listening to this weeks ep! We wan…
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Let's talk body image! This is a conversation that is constantly a hot topic because there is always so much pressure around us to 'look' a certain way. Body image is something we have probably all suffered with at some point in our lives and we are delighted to be chatting to Body Image Researcher, Nadia Craddock PhD. She talks us through some of …
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Ever notice how the right outfit can completely change your confidence? Well, Bari & Toni sit down with Tik Tok star, Hannah @curateyourstyle, to discuss how to personalise your style and curate your perfect capsule wardrobe. Just like nutrition, Hannah explains how personal fashion is and how it really starts with your personal goals and lifestyle…
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We all (hopefully) know that what you see on social media isn't always as it seems and Charlie aka @therunnerbeans is an amazing example of how full on life really is behind the camera. As independent women who's explored many avenues and been on various different journeys, we were delighted to sit down and chat with her about everything from caree…
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SEASON 3 IS IN FULL SWING! We are so excited to put out our next season because we actually got our sh*t together and pre recorded this one - who are we?! After both our lives got super hectic, we decided to get ahead of ourselves to record a season like no other! We have so many exciting topics coming your way but first, we catch up and let you gu…
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WE’RE BACK! After putting out an episode every week for over 2 years, we decided to take a mini break and come back with a bang! We have so many incredible episodes lined up for this season that we cannot wait to share with you guys! This episode is just a little teaser of whats to come and an announcement to make you aware of our FW podcast date c…
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Let’s wrap up! Its been one crazy year and we are finishing up with our final episode for 2021… Don’t worry we will be back with fresh new content in 2022 but for now we are catching you up with where we are both at in life, and keeping it fun and light hearted with some mention of tik tok trends, pop culture and gossip! Thank you so much for conti…
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Want to actively improve your mood? This week's episode is for you! As the days get darker and the nights get colder, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about research based ways in which we can increase our happiness. Things we discuss: Seasonal Affective Depression (SAD) Daily habits to keep us feeling positive Weekly / monthly habits Our…
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This week we invite you into our fridges! We let you in on our fridge, freezer and cupboard staples and share our best ideas in regards to how you can set yourself up with a nutritious and delicious kitchen set up! Shoutout to this weeks sponsor Remedy Drinks who create tasty, refreshing, and natural soft drinks (mainly Kombucha’s) that are healthi…
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This week we are checking in to answer some of your questions! Find out what we'd be doing if we weren't nutritionists, whether or not eating little and often is more beneficial, if we should be altering food intake around exercise, our advice for nutrition students and what our last meal would be! Remember to submit your questions for future episo…
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Vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, plant based… When it comes to our diet, labels are pretty popular and this week we dive into what a FLEXITARIAN diet might look like and why it might be something you can identify with. Things we discuss: * What a flexitarian diet includes * How it is different from plant based * Why labels aren’t always helpful * Re…
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Diet culture is something that sneaks its way into a lot of peoples lives... It has us believe the smaller is better, weight loss is 'healthy' and foods should be categorised into 'good' and 'bad' (just to name a few!). Along with this comes the need to monitor our weight and we think that body checking needs to be highlighted as its something we h…
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We have spoken a lot about disordered eating on Forking Wellness and have dedicated various episodes to topics such as anorexia, emotional eating and binge eating. However we yet to dive into bulimia. This week we speak to Dr Rachel Evans, Chartered Psychologist and Bulimia Recovery Specialist to talk about what this type of eating disorder is. Hav…
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Foodies, you are going to love this episode! This week we are chatting about seasonal eating... What it is, why it's beneficial and how it can change how you navigate your food shop. We are big fans of eating seasonally and agree that Autumn/ Fall is our favourite! We share what foods are in season and tell you all the recipes we just love to whip …
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WE ARE BACK! After our month long break we are so happy to be back with our weekly episodes. Before we dive into some brand new wellnessy discussions, we wanted to catch up with you all and fill you in with what's been going on in our lives and why we felt we needed a break after 2 years. We have had so many lovely messages from you guys since we a…
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...You read that right! We are BOTH coffee addicts! Bari is pleased to welcome Sophie to the self confessed coffee addict club since having her little boy! This episodes runs you through the research behind the benefits of living a life helped fuelled by caffeine. Things we discuss: Why we love coffee The perceived benefits Prevention of diseases I…
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As life begins to return to normal (whatever that is!), we sit down to revisit what we were anxious about and how we are adjusting.... Things we discuss: Mum life Socialising Seeing family freely again Post lockdown looks How normal is now different After putting out weekly episodes for almost 2 years, we have decided to take a little Forking Welln…
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We are so excited for you guys to hear this weeks conversation with Dr Tosin, aka @mindbodydoctor , private practice and NHS Doctor and diversity advocate. After last years Black Lives Matter movement, we continue to strive to educate ourselves more in regards to how we can continue to make a change. We thought Tosin was the perfect person to talk …
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Sophie shares her birth story! This week Bari asks Sophie all about her experience giving birth to her son Romeo Gray and they don’t miss anything out when it comes to details… Things we discuss: - What labour was like - Pain relief - Breathing baby out vs pushing baby out - Tearing - Recovery - & more! If you are pregnant or hoping to conceive, ch…
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This week we're delighted to chat to author, hypnotherapist, coach and mentor, Chloe Brotheridge (@chloebrotheridge) all about bringing calmness into our lives. It's been a really difficult year for everyone and we could all use a bit more calm in our lives! Things we discuss: -Possible causes of anxiety and how past experiences or learned behaviou…
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Botox? Fillers? Are injectables dangerous or something we should fear? We chat with nurse practitioner Emily Carlisi about everything you need to know :) Things we discuss: How to get certified to give injectables What's the difference between botox and fillers? Are they dangerous? What the fork is preventative botox? Being forthcoming about proced…
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Have you ever felt intimidated to approach the squat rack in the gym? You're not alone! We're joined by Emily Ricketts (@emrickettz), fitness coach and founder of @empoweredbyem to discuss all things fitness and confidence in the gym! Things we discuss: Em's journey into fitness and sport How/Why Em chose to get into strength training What happens …
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With the exciting rise in plant based eating, there are many reasons you may have considered going vegan. We speak a lot about plant based eating on this podcast but this week we chat to meat eater gone vegan Clare (aka @thelittlelondonvegan) about why she stopped eating meat, what her new lifestyle looks and feels like and how she turned this into…
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This week we sit down and discuss how the fork we make money as nutritionists. We both have very different roles in the nutrition industry and we go through how we got here, what our typical day looks like and how we have managed to support ourselves financially based on our career choice in the field of health and nutrition. Things we discuss: •Ou…
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Mental health has quite rightly been spoken about a lot in the last few years and even more so through 2020 when the pandemic made it extremely difficult for a lot of people to cope from a psychological point of view. With emerging researching identifying that so many factors can effect our mentality, this week we speak about one of those factors t…
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Are you someone who struggles to commit to something even if you know if may enhance your wellbeing? We are sure at some point you have all found it difficult to stick to a healthy habit (us included)! We speak to Dr Heather Mckee who breaks down why this is and how we can start to change for the better. Heather has carried out fascinating research…
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We are excited to introduce you to Elle Coales ANutr, yoga teach and part of our Forking Wellness team! Elle talks us through her practice, how she has combined her qualifications and the benefits that yoga can have on our health. Things we discuss: Stretching Doing a yoga class vs being a dedicated yogi The mental health benefits How to easily imp…
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Let's catch up! You guys know we love a good casual chat and as much as we enjoy bringing educational content to you every week, we also like to keep it real and check in sometimes. We update you all with how we are on a personal level and discuss all things Forking Wellness plans, work, pregnancy, therapy and more! We would like to thank this week…
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We talk a lot about intuitive eating on this podcast but this week we go a little deeper and talk about how the non diet approach may be misconstrued particularly on social media. Christy Harrison is an anti-diet dietitian in the US and has an incredible insight in regards to the intuitive eating practice. Things we discuss: Thin privilege The mess…
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Whether or not you are thinking about getting pregnant, making sure you are supporting your body for optimal fertility is important. So many women don't think about how diet can affect their fertility until the moment they decide to get pregnant and even then it may not occur to them. Men, you are not off the hook on this topic because it takes two…
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Did you know that sleep is a KEY pillar to our health? We are obsessed with the research behind a good nights sleep so we are so excited to chat with sleep expert Sophie Bostock PhD about how and why we can or may need to improve our overall health by empowering ourselves with the knowledge we need to support such an important element of our health…
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Stressed? Overwhelmed? Want more calm in your life? This episode is for you! We are chatting to Stress Management Consultant Alice Law about why managing different types of stress is an essential part of pursuing a happier and healthier life. Alice talks through a variety of incredible tools and coping mechanisms that can help us all manage stressf…
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We welcome back a wonderful friend of ours Katie Forbes, Mindset Success Coach and all round positive person! Our last episode with her discussed how we could stay positive through lockdown, and being that we have all been forced to grow, cope and get on with things in the last year, we thought we would being her back to talk about her new journey …
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