Mind Kind

In Episode 15, Jo begins with the influence the wider world and its messages of instability can have on our eating and our calm, and shares how her ongoing practice of Kum Nye, the gentle Tibetan relaxation technique, continues to make a real difference with very little effort. She highlights research published in The Times this week showing that overworking is directly linked to weight gain, maki...

In Episode 14, Jo draws on James Clear's Atomic Habits to explore how lasting change with food starts not with willpower but with your environment and preparation. She shares practical ways to set yourself up to succeed with your eating plans by designing your surroundings to support you rather than test you. Jo moves on to the relationship between mind and body, and why even when the mind ar...

In Episode 13, Jo shares the first three points from Time Related Eating this month. She begins with a powerful observation: as you manage your food better, you manage your emotions better, and for some people this journey becomes a genuinely spiritual practice. She moves on to the role of cortisol and how we can take back control by raising awareness of our bodies and minds, including how certain...

In Episode 12, Jo records from Portugal where a week away from routine has brought some powerful realisations. She shares how six months of accumulated stress, from bereavement and surgery to illness and professional challenges, finally showed up in her body through hair loss, and what that taught her about the body as a reliable communicator worth listening to. Jo opens up about a moment on holid...

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 territory, exploring how Time Related Eating gives you the freedom to fully enjoy celebrations without losing your way. Jo also tackles the importance of brea...

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 through Time Related Eating. Lucy has been a time-related eater for even longer than Jo and shares how her body now tells her clearly...

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 hunger at all. She digs into the crucial difference between brain hunger, triggered by thoughts, memories and food noise, and genuine stomach hunger, and w...

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 and shop known for its 'unboring', stylish women's clothing) for a warm and often hilarious conversation about why we shouldn't wait until we are smaller to treat ourselves well....

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 University study, confirming that a simple 12-hour overnight fast delivers real health benefits without extreme restriction. And she rounds off with a joyful...

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, shares practical advice for getting through the hunger hump during downtime from food, and reflects on what a carbohydrate high can teach us. The episode c...

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 o...

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 intermittent fasting and Time-Related Eating, emphasizing that Time-Related Eating offers benefits far beyond weight loss. Jo also discusses a recent article from The...

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 understanding the 'when' of eating can be more transformative than focusing on 'what' or 'how much' we consume. Jo reflects on her own ex...

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 about regaining control and creating space for what truly matters. Jo discusses practical strategies for managing your time across different areas of...

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 around Time-Related Eating. She explains what Time-Related Eating is, how it works to support both mental and physical wellbeing, and provides practical gu...

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 give cooking classes to help people cook great food that is good for them. She loved the results she saw for people. Lucy is also a Time Related Eater and her...

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 relationship with food. This episode offers a preview of the ideas behind Jo’s upcoming book, Foodsane , which explores her compassionate and science-backed approach to eatin...

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 the worse. From habitual thought patterns to cognitive distortions, Jo explains how our minds can trick us into reacting in unhelpful ways and offers gentle, practical gui...

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 counselling with the overall goal of a thriving relationship in which both parties can live their best lives together.  Sara tells us it’s a journey that with s...

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 for issues like ultra-processed food addiction. She advocates for self-compassion, body connection, and Time Related Eating over restrictive diets....

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 life including talking the listener through a mindfulness exercise step-by-step so you can start work right away. Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilien...

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 Analysis, alongside the insightful "Let Them" theory (Mel Robbins). Learn how to foster better relationships through the foundational principles of kindn...

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, exploring how sessions can uncover unhelpful patterns and foster positive change within family dynamics. They differentiate between individual and family th...

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 herself in the sixties, shares her own emotional story and discusses her work with Adoption UK - helping adopted people. They discuss the lack of recognition of...

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 podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. We will always aim to give you action...