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The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast
Hosted by Dr Rupy Aujla · EN
The Doctor's Kitchen is the show about food, medicine, lifestyle and how to improve your health today.
Join Dr Rupy and his expert guests as they explore the multiple ways in which diet and lifestyle can help you achieve your healthiest and most fulfilling life.
Covering a broad range of subjects such as Nutritional medicine, Mental wellbeing and Mindset, you are sure to learn actionable tips and principles to lead your best life.
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Think clearer and feel calmer with these 7 food strategies from neuroscientist Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas
3d ago01:22:27Tap to summarizeWhat we eat, and how we eat, can have a profound effect on our brain health, even influencing depression, anxiety and ADHD.Today, we’re unpacking simple food strategies that can support your nervous system, with a big focus on the gut-brain connection.And I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas to explore this topic.He’s a clinical neuroscientist, nutrition researcher and author of the brilliant new book ‘ADHD Body and Mind: A Compassionate Guide to Rewilding Your Nervous System’.He also has a fantastic way of bringing together brain health and delicious, practical food.We cover 👇• Why combining foods can unlock more benefits than eating them on their own• The shift from “more fibre” to “more variety of fibre”• Everyday foods your gut microbes thrive on that most of us under-eat• Why how you eat matters just as much as what’s on your plate• The surprising impact even mild dehydration can have on focus and mood• Easy ways to upgrade meals you’re already eating, even on low-energy daysThis conversation will leave you inspired to cook your way to a healthier brain. And stick around for Miguel’s slightly unusual approach to using a slow cooker to maximise the nutritional value of his food.Dr Miguel’s socialshttps://drmiguelmateas.com/https://thecreativescientist.substack.com/http://instagram.com/drmiguelmateasHope you enjoy!Dr Rupy x🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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7 Health benefits of fibremaxxing and how to build a high fibre diet | Dr Karan Rajan
2w ago01:05:24Tap to summarizeI’m seeing fibre maxxing everywhere right now. And I think it might be one of the few trends actually worth paying attention to.But as always, it’s not that simple.This episode is a deep dive into fibre with Dr Karan Rajan, medical doctor and one of the most recognisable health voices online.He’s built an audience of over 10 million people across social media, breaking down complex health topics with a mix of evidence, clarity and generous servings of humour.We cover:The benefits of increasing fibre for your skin, brain, inflammation, hormones and moreIs 30g a day enough?Different types of fibres and why diversity is so importantHow much fibre is too much?How to increase fibre without bloatingBest high-fibre foodsHis journey creating a fibre supplement and the controversy around itQuick disclaimer: I ask Dr Karan about his journey creating his own fibre supplement towards the end of the podcast, which is a really interesting process. I’m not affiliated in any way and, as you’ll hear, I’m still very much food first, with good quality, third party tested supplements as a top up when needed.More from us🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What to do when you feel overwhelmed and can't switch off | Dr Julie Smith
May 601:18:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we're building an emotional toolkit for something a lot of us are dealing with: overwhelm.That feeling of too much coming at you at once. The pressure to get everything right with your health, your work, your relationships and still feel like you're just about keeping your head above water.If you've ever struggled to switch off at night, felt constantly on edge or caught yourself spiralling in your own thoughts, this is for you.Today's guest: Dr Julie Smith 🧠Dr Julie (@drjulie on Instagram) is a clinical psychologist and one of the most trusted voices in mental health online. Her latest book “Open When” is one of the best tools I've come across for navigating the harder moments in life. It went straight to number one and is a New York Times Bestseller.We cover:What overwhelm feels like Early warning signs you’re at full capacitySocial media, comparison and people pleasing The inner critic and how to change that voiceSimple tools to regulate emotions in real timeHow to create space for your brain in a noisy worldYou'll come away with a few simple tools you can use straight away. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.If you're more of a visual person, the analogy Dr Julie shows us on YouTube is one I won't forget 👇🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5 gut health habits to improve acne, eczema and skin health | Farzanah Nasser
Apr 2201:16:55Tap to summarizeIf there are five people in a room with eczema, they’re probably all dealing with it for completely different reasons.And that’s something we don’t talk about enough.Eczema, acne, psoriasis… these are rarely just skin issues. They’re often a reflection of what’s happening inside the body, particularly in the gut.So instead of just asking what to put on your skin, this episode is about asking a better question. What’s actually driving this underneath?My guest today is Farzanah Nasser, a registered nutritionist and certified functional medicine practitioner specialising in gut health, immune health and chronic skin conditions.She works with people every day, dealing with long-standing skin issues using a practical, gut-first approach.She’s also the author of “The Everyday High-Fibre Plan”, full of simple, gut-friendly recipes… including those cookies on the table if you’re watching on YouTube 👀We cover 👇🏽How gut health impacts skin conditions like eczema, acne and psoriasisA functional medicine approach to eczemaHow to build your meals for better skin healthFoods that support liver function Whether food sensitivity tests are worth itFarzanah’s personal journey with psoriasisTips to reduce bloating when increasing fibre🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can ayurveda improve your health with food, herbs and daily routines? | Dr Vijay Murthy
Apr 802:11:45Tap to summarizeThere’s a fascinating ancient system of medicine called Ayurveda, originating in India over 3,000 years ago, that has helped millions of people tune into their bodies through simple food, daily rhythms and plants.I grew up thinking it was just a set of beliefs and traditions, but my guest today really challenged that. What I came to understand is that Ayurveda is actually a codified system of observations and experiments, documented, debated and written in Sanskrit texts.My guest is Dr Vijay Murthy, an internationally acclaimed integrative physician who blends Ayurveda with modern, evidence-based medicine. He has over 30 years of clinical experience and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals.What’s remarkable is that many of the practices we unpack today closely mirror what modern research now tells us about gut health, lifestyle medicine and nutrition.This conversation genuinely made me reflect on my own daily routines in a different way. And there are a couple of simple practices in here that you might want to try for yourself.We cover: What Ayurveda actually isDaily routines and living in sync with natural cyclesHow to identify your dominant dosha and what it meansHow Ayurveda can support gut health and digestionHow to eat according to Ayurvedic food principles What an Ayurvedic breakfast looks like Key herbs used in Ayurveda for digestion, blood sugar, thyroid health, skin and hair How to choose high-quality herbs and avoid contaminants🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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7 Habits a neuroscientist swears by to keep your mind sharp at any age | Dr Tommy Wood
Mar 2501:58:15Tap to summarizeOne of the biggest myths about brain health is that decline is inevitable as we get older. That at some point our memory fades, our thinking slows down, and there’s not much we can do about it.My guest today argues the opposite.Dr Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist, Professor at the University of Washington, and performance consultant to world-class athletes.He’s published more than 100 scientific papers and has lectured all over the world on brain health, metabolism, physical activity and human performance.He’s also the author of the brilliant new book The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age (Harmony, March 2026).It’s a really practical conversation about small, everyday habits that can keep your mind 🧠 sharper for longer, without needing extreme diets or stacks of nootropics.He walks us through 3 powerful levers to sharpen your mind:How to stimulate it with specific exercises and mental challengesHow to supply it with key nutrientsAnd how to support it by changing your perspective on stress and sleepI’ve already changed a few simple things in my daily routine, and I’ve been sharing it with friends and family because this is something that really matters to most of us: keeping our minds sharp through life. I hope you find this conversation as useful and motivating as I did.If you want specific recipes and meal ideas, we have a whole brain‑healthy collection on the Doctor’s Kitchen app and website to help you put these principles into practice straight away.🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to use your breath to sleep better, stress less and live longer | James Nestor
Mar 1101:25:45Tap to summarizeWe breathe over 20,000 times a day. Those breaths do far more than just keep us alive. They shape your sleep, your focus, your energy, even your blood pressure and long-term risk of disease.That’s over 20,000 opportunities to support your health, every single day.The challenge is that modern life makes it harder to breathe well. We sit hunched over laptops, we’re constantly switched on, we chew softer foods, and many of us mouth-breathe, especially at night. My guest today is on a mission to improve our health through our breath.James Nestor is an award-winning science journalist and author of the bestseller “Breath”. He’s travelled the world to understand how our breathing has changed, and most importantly, what simple, practical steps we can take to improve it.This episode genuinely shifted things for my team and me. I hope it inspires you to make a few small changes too. And if you know a committed mouth breather, send it their way.We cover:The risks of mouth breathing and James’ 10-day experimentWhy nasal breathing makes such a differenceTips for a blocked nose or deviated septumHow to train your diaphragm for easier breathingWhy softer modern diets can affect your airwaysWhether “mewing” is worth tryingEasy breathing habits you can start today🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#337 Why Mould Harms Your Health and How to Protect Yourself | Dr Peter Cook PhD
Feb 2500:51:54Tap to summarizeI talk a lot about what we eat for our health. But what about the air we breathe at home?If you or your kids have asthma, constant sniffles, a lingering cough, sinus issues, or you’ve noticed damp patches and that musty smell, this episode could change how you think about your home.As a new dad, I'm personally really interested in how our home environment shapes early immune development. This conversation made me think differently about ventilation, condensation and what really matters.My guest is Dr Peter Cook, a Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellow at the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology at the University of Exeter. His research looks at how airborne fungal spores interact with the immune system and drive allergic and asthmatic disease, an area that has been surprisingly neglected.In this episode, we go into:What mould actually is and when it becomes a problemWhat is a safe level of mould?How mould exposure can trigger asthma and allergic diseaseWho’s most at riskWhether mould testing kits are worth your moneyIf dehumidifiers and air purifiers actually workPractical steps you can take this week to reduce your exposure and protect your health🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#336 Whether Antidepressants Actually Work and the Myth of Serotonin Imbalance | Professor Joanna Moncrieff
Feb 1801:30:15Tap to summarizeToday we’re having an uncomfortable but very necessary conversation about antidepressants and the theory that these drugs work for those with depression by correcting imbalanced chemicals in their brain.Our guest to discuss this topic is Joanna Moncrieff, a Professor of Psychiatry at University College London, and works as a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS. She is author of numerous scientific papers including a major review that showed there was little evidence to support the idea that depression is caused by a serotonin abnormality. Her most recent book "Chemically Imbalanced: the making and unmaking of the serotonin myth” is what we’re going to be discussing today.This was a complete eye opener for me. For years I believed in the pharmaceutical washed message that antidepressants worked because of a genuine brain chemical imbalance that we corrected with medications. This is not proven.Today we’ll discuss over-use and misrepresentation of psychiatric drugs in the public sphere, the changing philosophy of mental health and how we got to a point where over 8 million people in the UK use antidepressants.We discuss what serotonin is, how we measure it in the body, why the imbalance theory is inconclusive, whether antidepressants have good evidence that they work and their many side effects.I want to make it clear that this episode is not meant to shame or belittle anyone on medications for mental health, but provide accurate information about how we can safely treat these problems and offer informed consent weighing up the pros and cons of medications like antidepressants. The use of these medications has well recognised withdrawal and dependency effects and should not be stopped without strict supervision of your medical practitioner. We’ve also linked to the Maudsley deprescribing guidelines here in the show notes for practitioners educating themselves on how to do this with their patients.Chemically Imbalanced BookWebsite: https://joannamoncrieff.com/🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#335 Saliva Tests, Poop Cameras, Digital Coaches and What the Future of Health Looks Like with Lara Lewington
Feb 1101:29:56Tap to summarizeEven though I’m a skeptic I love health tech. I wear a wearable, I play with red light therapy gadgets and I monitor my bloods more regularly than a lot of my peers. Rather than being overwhelmed with the data, I thrive in it, and I’m able to reasonably weigh up the information from all these inputs because of my experience of being a medical doctor for over 15 years.But with so much health tech interest, the landscape has become confusing and it can be hard to separate health from hype.So we’re chatting to Lara Lewington today who’s covered some of the world’s greatest innovations, presenting the BBC’s flagship technology show, Click and many more. She’s explored Artificial Intelligence in health, the use of home hormone testing and whether there are any devices that can actually help us meditate better.This is a super fun episode where we discuss what tech is available today that can help us eat, sleep and exercise better as well as stress less and prevent disease. I learnt both about the world of breath testing to guide our food choices, an app to help you with jet lag, as well as the potential for intelligent and personalised cancer screening.Hacking Humanity dives into this and a lot more, which is available in all good bookstores.Some of the products discussed include:WhoopOuraOmedDexcom and Abbot CGMsTimeshifter AppEli HealthBrainPatch AIGrail TestingTruecheckEzra🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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