Up For A Chat

In this episode, Kim and Cyndi welcome Kathryn Gale, a psychologist specialising in nutritional and metabolic psychology, to explore how nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset are transforming approaches to mental health. Kathryn shares insights from her 20+ years in psychology and how her perspective evolved after studying functional nutrition and the gut microbiome. She reveals why addressing physical stress and stress hormones is crucial before tackling mental wellbeing, and how the gut-brain connection plays a vital role in mood regulation. The conversation dives into: The emerging field of nutritional psychology and why it’s gaining global attention How ultra-processed foods affect teen mental health — and why whole foods matter Positive psychology principles and creating school programs to teach happiness, self-worth, and resilience Strategies for breaking bad habits and building new, empowering ones The bidirectional link between gut health and the mind Why mental health is about the whole body, not just t