Stronger Minds

The Stronger Minds Podcast is where I bring you everything you need to know to build a healthier brain and a stronger mind, including food and nutrition, psychology, lifestyle, mental habits and debating big ideas. From Chartered Psychologist Kimberley...

  • 6 minutes 10 seconds
    175. Nutritional Interventions for Depression - New Guide!

    Introducing my brand new evidence-based guide on nutritional interventions for depression.


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    How to Build a Healthy Brain*

     

    Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain*

     

     

    Original music by Juan Iglesias

     

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    The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs.

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    28 November 2025, 12:05 am
  • 18 minutes 47 seconds
    174. Alexithymia

    How not having words for your feelings affects your physical and mental health - and what you can do about it.

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    Corporate Speaking

     

    How to Build a Healthy Brain*

     

    Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain*

     

     

    Original music by Juan Iglesias

     

    *Affiliate links

     

    The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs.

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    25 November 2025, 12:05 am
  • 4 minutes 3 seconds
    173. Brain Bite: Emotion Granularity

    Researcher - Serena Wilson

    Assistant Producer - Serena Wilson


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    Corporate Speaking

     

    How to Build a Healthy Brain*

     

    Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain*

     

     

    Original music by Juan Iglesias

     

    *Affiliate links

     

    The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs.

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    21 November 2025, 12:05 am
  • 20 minutes 1 second
    172. Grudges & Grievances - Part 2

    Difficult Conversations


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    Corporate Speaking

     

    How to Build a Healthy Brain*

     

    Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain*

     

     

    Original music by Juan Iglesias

     

    *Affiliate links

     

    The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs.

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    18 November 2025, 12:05 am
  • 4 minutes 50 seconds
    171: Brain Bite: How Food Texture Affects Ultra-Processed Eating

    A report on a new study on how texture affects eating speed and total food intake.


    Notes

    Episode 99 - The Science of Satiety

    Psychology of Food - Waitlist

    Source


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    Corporate Speaking

    How to Build a Healthy Brain*

    Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain*


    Original music by Juan Iglesias


    *Affiliate links


    The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs.

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds.

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    14 November 2025, 12:05 am
  • 17 minutes 21 seconds
    170. Grudges & Grievances - Part One

    Are you a grudge holder o do you find it relatively easy to forgive and forget? In this part one episode I'm getting to grips with grudges; what they are and what they help us to achieve and avoid.


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    Corporate Speaking

     

    How to Build a Healthy Brain*

     

    Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain*

     

     

    Original music by Juan Iglesias

     

    *Affiliate links

     

    The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs.

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds.

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    11 November 2025, 12:04 am
  • 3 minutes 59 seconds
    169. Brain Bites: The Sustaining Phantasy

    Shining the spotlight on a special kind of daydream used as a source of comfort at times of high stress.


    Read the essay


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    Corporate Speaking

     

    How to Build a Healthy Brain*

     

    Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain*

     

     

    Original music by Juan Iglesias

     

    *Affiliate links

     

    The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs.

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds.

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    7 November 2025, 12:05 am
  • 1 minute 59 seconds
    168. Introducing 'Complex'!
    5 November 2025, 12:05 am
  • 24 seconds
    167. Something New Is Coming!

    Keep your ears peeled this Wednesday!

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    4 November 2025, 12:05 am
  • 4 minutes 58 seconds
    166. Brain Bite: Spooky Night Visions - Sleep Paralysis

    The Old Hag in Newfoundland, kanashibari in Japan. Cultures across the world have given this phenomenon a spiritual or supernatural connotation But what is sleep paralysis, why does it happen and is there anything we can do to control it?

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    Substack


    Corporate Speaking

     

    How to Build a Healthy Brain*

     

    Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain*

      

    Original music by Juan Iglesias

     

    *Affiliate links

     

    The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs.


    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds.

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    31 October 2025, 12:05 am
  • 19 minutes 40 seconds
    165. Understanding & Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder


    SAD isn’t a simple lack of motivation or laziness; it’s a circadian timing problem. In this episode we unpack the biology, the common signs, and the small, repeatable habits that lift winter mood and energy.


    You’ll learn

    • What SAD is (and how it differs from “winter blues”)
    • How short daylight shifts your body clock, sleep, hormones and appetite
    • The biggest lever
    • Food & routine basics for steadier energy
    • Sleep anchors and wind-down choreography,
    • When to seek extra support


    Join the cohort: Breaking SAD

    A 12-week, evidence-based programme: light therapy done right, sleep & daily routines, nutrition for winter, low-day tools, holidays/workplace support and much more.


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    28 October 2025, 12:05 am
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