In this episode of the Real Life Real Kitchen podcast, host Zoe Willis interviews Katherine Hale, CEO and founder of Thrive in Motherhood. They discuss the concept of matrescence, the transition from womanhood to motherhood, and the unique challenges faced by corporate moms. Katherine shares insights on the pressures of perfectionism, the importance of community support, and the need for career clarity. They explore the significance of recognizing seasons of life, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care for mothers. The conversation emphasizes the empowerment of women through coaching and the importance of redefining success in motherhood.

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Katherine is CEO and Founder of Thrive in Motherhood. She supports driven, high-achieving career women in early motherhood to achieve career success without sacrificing time with their family or their health. She also works with organisations to strengthen their leadership pipelines, reduce attrition rates and enhance retention by helping them focus on the wellbeing of female talent.

1. Website: https://www.thriveinmotherhood.co.uk
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_in_motherhood
3. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-allt-4221b726/

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In this episode of the Real Life Real Kitchen podcast, host Zoe Willis engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Liz Corcoran, a functional medicine doctor and psychiatrist. Dr. Corcoran shares her journey into medicine, driven by a natural curiosity about human behavior and a desire to help others, particularly those with special needs in her family. She discusses the differences between psychiatry and psychology, emphasizing the importance of understanding the whole person rather than just their symptoms. Dr. Corcoran highlights the complexity of mental health, which is influenced by a person's history, culture, and biology, and the necessity of building trust and rapport in the healing process.

As the conversation progresses, Dr. Corcoran explains her transition to functional medicine, which focuses on addressing the root causes of health issues rather than merely treating symptoms. She discusses the significance of nutrition and lifestyle changes in improving health outcomes, particularly for children. The episode also touches on the importance of family dynamics in fostering healthy eating habits and the role of the microbiome in overall well-being. Dr. Corcoran provides practical advice for families looking to make healthier choices, emphasizing that small, incremental changes can lead to significant improvements in health and vitality.

Welcome to the Real Life. Real Kitchen Podcast with your host, Zoë F. Willis, English mother-of-many, Mum Mentor, and your host at this weekly gathering of real talk, real food, and real family life.

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Dr Liz has a passion for empowering people to restore their health through changing how they interact with their world. Through her own and family members’ struggles with health she was led to Functional Medicine. She graduated Royal Free University College London in 2005 and completed MRCPsych training in psychiatry. She has completed further education with the Institute of Functional Medicine and is a Certified Practitioner.

1. Website: bit.ly/drlizcorcoran
2. Instagram: @drlizcorcoran
3. Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/drlizcorcoran/
4. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drelizabethcorcoran5912

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In this episode of the Real Life Real Kitchen podcast, host Zoe Willis speaks with Laura Bloomberg, a specialist in dyslexia and specific learning difficulties. They discuss Laura's journey into the field, the complexities of dyslexia, and the importance of understanding individual learning profiles. The conversation highlights the overlap between dyslexia and other conditions, the challenges faced by dyslexic learners in traditional education systems, and the need for tailored teaching strategies. Laura emphasizes the strengths of dyslexic individuals and advocates for better training and support for educators to empower them in helping all learners succeed. In this conversation, Zoe & Laura discuss the challenges faced by children with learning difficulties, particularly dyslexia. They explore the need for better training for teachers, the importance of understanding and supporting neurodiverse learners, and the stigma surrounding learning challenges. Practical strategies for parents and educators are shared, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication. The discussion also touches on the significance of working memory in learning and the need for effective reading comprehension strategies.

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Laura Bloomberg (BEd Hons, Dip RSA), founder of Dyslexia Understood, has had over 30 years’ teaching experience in state and private schools. She is a specialist dyslexia teacher (Level 5 OCR) and previously an assessor (Level 7 OCR). Laura works with local authorities, schools, and parents, helping to remove barriers to learning for pupils with specific learning difficulties (SpLD). She is also an accredited trainer on the evidence-based ‘Inference Training – Reading Comprehension Intervention’ programme and she delivers training online in the UK and Internationally. Laura also delivered the Level 5 OCR Diploma in ‘Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Differences’ and was a visiting lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, School of Education. Laura is also a qualified NLP Mindset Coach, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique – Energy Tapping) Practitioner and a Hypnotherapist.

1. Website: http://www.dyslexiaunderstood.co.uk
2. Email: Dyslexiaunderstood@outlook.com

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