The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast
The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast explores the powerful connection between mind and body, blending nutritional psychology, psychological tools and inspiring conversations with health experts. Join Senior Psychologist Sophia Dawson to discover how nourishing your body can transform your mental health and help you live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Episodes
15 episodes
Coco Pops, Up & Go and the Great Food Pyramid Con: What We’ve Got Wrong with Prof Grant Schofield #14
Welcome back to The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast 🤍This one is a real treat for me, because my guest today is one of my fabulous PhD supervisors, Professor Grant Schofield. Grant is one of New Zealand's best-known public health scientist...
Myth-Busting the Wellness Trends with Steph Pearson #13
Welcome back to The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast 🤍I’m back with one of my favourite people to talk all things nutrition with, my fab friend and colleague Steph Pearson. The wellness space is LOUD right now. Every other week social media...
Nourish, Don't Punish: Rethinking Food Restriction with Emma Wylie #12
Welcome back to The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast 🤍Today's episode began the way the best ones do: as a conversation Emma Wylie and I kept having over voice message, until we knew we had to bring it to the podcast. Emma is back with us, ...
Rosa Power of Two Raw Sisters: RED-S, Eating Disorder Recovery, and Rebuilding Trust with Food and Body #11
Welcome back to The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast 🤍Today I'm joined by the wonderful Rosa Power, the other half of Two Raw Sisters, the New Zealand food and wellbeing brand she co-founded with her sister Margo. Together they've bui...
Margo Flanagan of Two Raw Sisters: Chronic Illness, Identity, and How Food Became Part of Her Healing #10
Welcome back to The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast 🤍Today's conversation is one I have been so excited to share with you - and it genuinely did not disappoint. I'm joined by the incredible Margo Flanagan, co-founder of Two Raw Sisters, th...
Say Their Name: Six Ways to Support Someone You Love Through Grief with Sophia Dawson #9
Welcome back to The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast 🤍Today's episode is a little different for me (and definitely my most candid). It's a solo one, recorded from a place I truly never imagined I'd be speaking from. Very recently, I lost so...
ADHD, Food & The Whole-Body Connection with Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas #8
Welcome back to The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast 🤍Today’s conversation is one that feels both deeply important and incredibly needed, and I feel so excited about sharing with you! I’m joined by the incredible Dr Miguel Torib...
Burnout, Hormones & Mental Health: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You (And What to Do About It) with Francesca Lyon #7
Welcome back to The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast 🤍Today’s conversation is one I feel so deeply passionate about, because it speaks to something I see every single day in my clinical work… women feeling confused, overwhelmed, and often d...
Nourishing the Gut for a Healthier Mind with Dr Brad Leech #6
In this jam-packed episode, I sit down with the incredibly insightful Dr. Brad to unpack one of the most powerful (yet often overlooked) relationships in the body: the gut-brain connection.Together, we explore how what we eat, and how we...
Why Chasing Happiness is Keeping You Stuck with Sophia Dawson #5
We've been taught that happiness is the goal. But what if that idea is the very thing that’s making us feel stuck, anxious, or like we’re constantly falling short?If you’ve ever wondered why you’re still not happy, even when you...
Navigating Anxiety: A Holistic Approach with Nutritionist Naturopath Steph Pearson #4
Welcome back to The WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast !Today’s conversation is an absolute gem, and I can’t wait for you all to tune in. I’m joined by the incredible Steph Pearson, a qualified naturopath and nutritionist, and together we take a dee...
From Labels to Your Plate: Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods with Sophia Dawson #3
In this solo episode, I take a deep dive into the sneaky world of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) - what they are, how they impact our mind and body, and why it’s not about fear or shame, but rather about awareness.I explore:
Eating with Ease - Overcoming Challenging Food Relationships with Emma Wylie #2
In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Emma Wylie, Nutritionist and Founder of Elo Wellbeing, and all-round gem of a human.Emma shares her deeply personal story of navigating a challenging relationship with food, and how t...
The Journey of a WHOLEistic Psychologist with Sophia Dawson #1
In this candid solo episode, I share the story behind WHOLEistic Psychology starting you from where it all began - what made me want to become a psychologist, university lecture halls, prison cells (yes, really), and significant gut health issu...