Forkin' Good with Simon Gault & Kate Fenwick

A product can have blinded trials, published papers, and strong safety data and still be treated like it’s dangerous simply because it works. That’s the knot we pull apart with Professor Julia Rucklidge as we look at how Medsafe regulates supplements and why therapeutic micronutrients keep getting squeezed into rules designed for pharmaceuticals, not prevention.  We talk about Daily Essential Nutr...

Can what we eat really affect how we think, feel and behave? In this episode of Forkin’ Good, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Professor Julia Rucklidge, clinical psychologist and Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canterbury, whose research has focused extensively on nutrition, micronutrients and mental health. Julia explains what micronutrients actually are, why vita...

Thinking about getting dental work done overseas? In this episode of Forkin’ Good , Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Jacqui Anderson from Dental Destinations to talk about Simon’s experience travelling to Vietnam for major dental work. They discuss how the process works, the difference in costs between New Zealand and Vietnam, implants, crowns, follow-up care, choosing reputable clinics...

What does it take to build a restaurant worthy of Michelin recognition, while still staying completely true to yourself? This week on Forkin' Good, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with chef and 50/50 owner Helen Turnbull, whose remarkable career has taken her from Wellington to Japan, working with Gordon Ramsay and Michelin-starred chefs, before returning to New Zealand and creating her...

What happens after the transplant is over and you're expected to get on with living? In Part 2 of our conversation with double lung transplant recipient and health coach Jess Avenell, we explore the side of transplantation that doesn't always get talked about: rebuilding your health, finding a new normal, creating the right support network and learning how to live well with the second ch...

What do you do with a second chance at life when somebody else made that second chance possible? In this episode of the Forking Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Jess Avenell — The Transplant Coach — to hear the extraordinary story behind her double lung transplant. Jess was just 21 when she was diagnosed with a rare lung disease. She was young, fit and training for a half I...

What if knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing how to persevere? In this episode of the Forking Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with leadership, health and triathlon coach Gareth Holebrook, author of Ishi: The Discipline of Determined Intent. Gareth explores the philosophy behind Ishi and what decades of business, coaching and extreme endurance racing have taught...

What separates a great leader from someone who simply tells people what to do? In Part 2 of our conversation with leadership coach, endurance athlete and author Gareth Holebrook, we move from burnout and resilience into the practical realities of leadership. Gareth introduces intent based leadership, an approach that shifts decision making closer to the people actually doing the work. Instead of e...

What does it really take to succeed without burning yourself out? In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with endurance athlete, leadership coach and author Gareth Holebrook to explore the hidden cost of high performance. After completing multiple Ironman races and qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Gareth shares the remarkable...

Life can get overwhelming, and sometimes it's important to talk honestly about it. In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast , Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick catch up on everything that's been happening, from managing stress, menopause and major life changes, to the simple habits helping Kate sleep better and regain some balance. They discuss cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), wal...

In this powerful episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Dr Samantha Marsh, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, and Vanessa McCarty, child psychotherapist and speaker for Smartphone Free Childhood New Zealand. Together they unpack what the latest evidence says about smartphones, social media, gaming and children's mental health, w...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know your gut is constantly communicating with your brain? In this fascinating episode of Forkin' Good, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Alice Fitzgerald, CEO of The Gut Foundation, to unpack the science behind gut health, the microbiome, and why what you eat affects far more than just your digestion. From mental health and immunity to bowel cancer, inflamma...

Send us Fan Mail Five months ago, Simon Squibb helped make Nav's dream come true. She took over ownership of Pink Broccoli Café and stepped into the exciting world of business ownership. But what happens after the cameras leave? In this honest follow up conversation, Nav shares the realities of running a café, managing staff, handling financial pressure, building culture, and learning how to...

Send us Fan Mail For years, Elizabeth Marshall believed she was the problem. Despite working in health, fitness and food, she found herself trapped in a cycle of emotional eating, binge eating, body shame, alcohol, grief and declining health. After the devastating loss of her father, everything spiralled. She gained 50kg, struggled with her health, and felt completely disconnected from herself. In...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a real Italian pizza? In this delicious episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick head to Mediterranean Foods in Wellington to sit down with the team behind some of New Zealand's most authentic Italian food. From traditional Neapolitan pizza making techniques to the secrets behind great pasta, prosciutto, olive oil and Italian ingredien...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon and Kate sit down with one of the most fascinating people they've ever met: Eddie Rakanui. Eddie has hitchhiked in more than 700 vehicles across New Zealand, met thousands of strangers, spoken on stages around the country, and built an entire philosophy around one simple idea: Love Life More. From overcoming self doubt a...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon and Kate are back together after Simon’s Vietnam adventure for a completely unfiltered catch up covering everything from teeth, handbags and Vietnamese coffee… to behavioural change, recycling trolls, gut health, cancer awareness, and why we seriously need to talk about poo more. The conversation dives into: • Simon’s trip to Vietn...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon joins Kate live from Vietnam to talk street food, coffee culture, online trolls, overseas dental work, and the wild experiences he’s had while exploring the country. From accidentally telling people he was “horny” instead of saying food was delicious, to trying salted coffees, creme brulee coffees, sea snails, and Vietnamese street...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon joins Kate live from Vietnam to share stories from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, including incredible food experiences, culture shocks, street food discoveries, and some seriously unusual delicacies. From salted coffee and Vietnamese baguettes to fertilized eggs and bustling street food culture, Simon dives into the food traditions t...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, Kate Fenwick and Simon Gault sit down with Nav, the chef behind the soon to open Pink Broccoli cafe. After a chance encounter with Simon Squibb, who asked Nav one simple question, “What’s your dream?”, her life changed almost overnight. From cooking in the kitchen of a cafe to suddenly preparing to become the owner of her own place, Nav...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, Kate and Simon take a step back from food and dive into something a little deeper… Mother’s Day, family, and the value of time. They share personal stories about their mums, parenting, and the realities of balancing work, life, and raising kids. From mum guilt and missed moments to the importance of simply being present, this is an hones...

Send us Fan Mail In this extra special episode of the Forkin’ Good Podcast, we’re unpacking the most unexpected, wholesome, and slightly-unreal thing that happened to us in Auckland… We met Simon Squibb (yes, that Simon — the “What’s your dream?” guy) and watched a young chef, Nav, go from “one day I want my own café” to “it’s happening” in four days. Nav’s dream café is called Pink Broccoli — and...

Send us Fan Mail Kate shares a real and honest turning point in her health journey, after working with a nutritionist and realising that stress, food choices, and daily habits were all playing a bigger role than expected. In this episode of the Forking Good Podcast, Kate and Simon unpack: Why weight loss is not just about eating less The impact of stress on your body and metabolism Simple nutritio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick dive into the reality of rising living costs in New Zealand—from petrol prices to skyrocketing food bills—and how it’s changing the way we cook, shop, and eat. They share practical, no-nonsense tips for stretching your grocery budget without sacrificing flavour, including: Why cheaper cuts of meat are m...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Forkin' Good Podcast with Kate and Simon. This episode starts with a simple surprise… a “Fork'n Good” rice lager. But quickly turns into a deep dive into food, drink, and one of New Zealand’s most exciting culinary events… the Flavours of Plenty Festival. We chat about: • Our favourite drinks (wine, whiskey, and everything in between) • The rise of lo...