Prison violence is a chronic global crisis. With rates rising in the UK, US and around the world. Prison violence can have a devastating effect on prisoners, prison staff and wider society. So, in this episode, I'm asking a bold question: Can improving nutrition reduce violence in prison? And if so—why aren’t we doing it already?Crime & Nourishment SeriesThe Kids Aren't AlrightThe Prison StudiesFood, Brain Behaviour: The Missing PieceYou be the JudgeThink Through NutritionThink Through Nutrition on Instagram___ Newsletter sign upCorporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain* Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain* Patreon 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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125. Gestational Diabetes & Baby's Brain Development
You may have read recent articles discussing new data linking maternal diabetes and ADHD and autism in children. Maybe you’re planning a pregnancy or trying to conceive and you’ve never heard of gestational diabetes. Or you’re currently pregnant and worried about what this means. So, in this week’s episode, I give you an overview of what we know about gestational diabetes and baby’s brain development – and how to reduce your risk.___Newsletter sign upCorporate SpeakingHow to Build a Healthy Brain*Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain*PatreonOriginal music by Juan Iglesias*Affiliate linksThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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124. Magnesium & the Brain
In the episodes on stress and burnout I mentioned how magnesium played a role in the stress response and how an adequate intake of magnesium can support stress resilience. But that is far from all that magnesium gets up to. In this much-requested episode of the Stronger Minds podcast, I’m taking you through the many and marvellous actions of magnesium in the brain. ___Newsletter sign upCorporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain* Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain* Patreon 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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123. How to Feel Bad
Whether it's a difficult breakup, a stressful job, or an unexpected crisis, our ability to handle distressing situations without becoming overwhelmed plays a crucial role in our mental well-being, so on this week’s episode we’re going to get better at feeling bad as we learn all about Distress Tolerance.___Newsletter sign up Corporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain* Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain* Patreon 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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122. How Stress Affects the Gut
You’ve probably experienced the sensation of butterflies in your stomach, or the urge to rush to the toilet when you are nervous. These are some of the clearest indications of the relationship between the gut and the brain. But is there more to the story of psychological stress and gut symptoms? Should you be worried? And what, if anything, should you do about it? In this week’s episode of the Stronger Minds Podcast we’re digging in to the science of stress and the gut.___Newsletter sign upCorporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain* Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain* Patreon 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Stronger Minds Podcast 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 Wilson. Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/strongermindsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.