The Mellow Endo Show

Love or Hate Social Media and our Modern Technology - it has found a permanent place in our lives and world. On one hand, it connects, educates, and inspires. On the other — it can distract, overwhelm, isolate, and overstimulate. . In this episode, I share my honest reflections on why I stepped back from Instagram, why LinkedIn feels more aligned for me, and my concerns about the growing reliance on AI in the entrepreneurial world. More importantly, I dive into what this all means for our bodies — particularly the gut. From blue light exposure disturbing sleep and hormonal rhythms, stress from constant digital noise affecting the gut-brain axis, to the lack of real human interaction in a screen-saturated world… our digital habits are not just a mindset issue, they’re a gut health issue. Key themes explored: The love/hate relationship with social platforms How stress and constant overstimulation affect digestion and the gut-brain axis Growing dependency on AI and the impact on our Planet The Uncomfortable Truth: is technology leading to a loss of opportunities for spontaneous real life human connection? Food for thought... How do I feel in my body after scrolling — calmer, or more unsettled? Could my online stress be impacting digestion or bowel habits? When did I last eat, without looking at a screen - of any form? Am I exposing myself to blue light late at night, and what impact is this having on my sleep, hormones, and gut? Am I seeking out real conversations, or hiding in the online world? If you’ve been feeling the strain of social media — physically, emotionally, or in your gut — this episode is for you. Tune in now, and start to think about redefining your digital life in a way that feels aligned, balanced, and supportive to Whole Person Wellness

Sometimes you have to get away from your life, to really see your life. I often have the most clarity following trips away. This year, I realised how much I’d been pushing hard on my business, chasing goals that didn’t feel aligned with my new way of working, and burning myself out in the process. In this episode, I share why true rest, being unreachable for a period of time, and filling yourself up first are not luxuries, but necessities — for both your health and your impact. Food for thought... When was the last time you gave yourself permission to fully step away from work, family, or obligations? Do you allow yourself to observe your life from the outside, or are you constantly “in it”? What’s one thing you could do this week to fill your cup, so you’re overflowing with energy to give to others?

As we start our journey through Spring and Q2 - it's time to check in with ourselves - pause, reflect and realign. Let's celebrate our achievements over the last 3 months, acknowledge the lessons learnt and set fresh intentions for the current quarter. 🪻 In this episode, I explore the practical ways we can work with the lunar cycles to align more intentionally to the rhythms of nature. By understanding the phases of the moon, we can sync our personal rhythms with the natural ebb and flow of energy. 💫 I break down how each lunar phase can influence our mood motivation and productivity, and suggest simple ways to structure our routines, events and tasks, accordingly. 🌒 Waxing Moon – Energy builds, making this a great time for taking action, initiating projects, and stepping into momentum. 🌕 Full Moon – A time of peak energy, clarity, and expansion—ideal for socialising, creative expression, and celebrating progress. 🌖 Waning Moon – A natural period of release and introspection, supporting rest, re-evaluation, and letting go of what no longer serves. 🌑 New Moon – A time for fresh starts, setting intentions, and planting seeds for the weeks ahead. Perfect for journaling, goal setting, and quiet reflection. 📖 I also explore the deep connection between the moon and the menstrual cycle, highlighting how our energy naturally mirrors these cosmic shifts. Ovulation aligns with the full moon’s expansive energy—perfect for meetings, collaborations, and outward expression—while the luteal and menstrual phases call for inward reflection, rest, and slower movement, just like the waning and new moons. 🪷 I touch on the Duality of the Moon, the balance of feminine and masculine energies— Yin and Yang, Dark and Light, both present in the cosmos and within us. 🦋 Many cultures have revered the moon as both god and goddess, symbolising guardianship, creation, transformation, and renewal. By understanding and embracing these dual energies, we can recognise these within ourselves too. With this greater self awareness, we are able to work with our natural rhythms rather than against them, and harmoniously flow through life with greater ease. ⚖️ Follow me: @themellowendoshow @drsnehajetty Download your Master Your Morning Routine guidebook here! 👇🏼 https://go.mellowendonutrition.com/mellowmornings

Ayurveda – AYUR; Life, VEDA; Science/Knowledge (Sanskrit) Literally translating as 'The Science of Life'. This ancient Indian Holistic system of life and wellbeing, is said to have evolved at the time of creation of the 5 Great Elements; The PANCHA MAHA BHUTAS – Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth. 🪷 Written texts date back to over 5000 years old, but the knowledge is as old as creation itself, and was shared with us on Earth, by knowledgeable ones from Higher Realms; SHRUTHI. 🌌 Ayurveda is from a time when our Ancient Ancestors were more in tune with the important interplay of all sentient beings; ourselves, those around us, and living in alignment with our world, and environment. Modern society seems to have lost this connection, and we are living out of harmony with nature, our planet and ourselves – we are denying our natural way of being. 🕊 Ayurveda gives us the tools to find ourselves, and restore our internal harmony, and find balance within; Mind, Body & Spirit, and in our environment. 🌳 By revealing our DOSHA (fault/imbalance), we can start to identify the dominant energy patterns within us (VIKRITHI), influenced by various factors we are exposed to, and of certain traits, behaviours, disease manifestation and symptoms. By using the 5 Ayurvedic management modalities of food, herbs, yoga, therapeutic massage, and lifestyle – we can start to incorporate ways to balance this dominant energy and return to our natural equilibrium (PRAKRITHI). ⚖️ Ancient civilisations were also aware of the importance of Gut and Digestive Health, drawing huge similarities with our recent discovery of the significance of the Gut Microbiome. A big focus of Ayurveda is ensuring optimal function of our AGNI – Digestive Fire, to maintain Vitality and Health, and production of OJAS – The Nectar of Life, and effectively eliminate toxins (AMA), to reduce disease states, all via effective and appropriate metabolism. 🔥 Ayurveda is ‘The OG’ Preventative and Lifestyle Medicine , promoting ownership of our own health, to support every stage of life and prepare for the next, with a focus on quality of life, health and vitality at each transition of our lifetimes, from conception to death. 🪺 This episode just skims the surface of the vast information that Ayurveda provides for health, wellbeing and daily living – there is so much more to know! And all that I do know, is because of my brilliant Ayurveda teacher, Dr Deepa – she is a fountain of knowledge on Ayurveda and Yoga, and a lot more! Do follow her @ayurvedadrdeepa, and check out her new podcast too, Ayurveda Yoga Wellbeing with Dr Deepa. 👩🏻‍⚕️ Follow me: @themellowendoshow @mellowendonutrition Find me: www.mellowendonutrition.com

We’ve all heard of the importance of ‘living in alignment’ and being connected to ‘Mind, Body & Spirit’ – but what exactly does this mean? How can ignoring these aspects have real effects to our physical body and our health? In today’s episode, I am joined by Nicole Burska; Nutritional Therapist and founder of Cortaderia Wellness. ‘’…In her last year of studies, Nicole developed a list of health issues following a break up and lockdown. These symptoms ranged from gut issues, fatigue, burnout and depression. Not knowing what to do, she packed up and moved to the French Alps to volunteer as an Au Pair. Her symptoms disappeared within 3 months of moving and [she] managed to regain her energy with a new found wisdom and founded Cortaderia Wellness. Nicole continues to guide individuals on nutrition & lifestyle whilst having particular interest in gut issues & mental health. She continues to research into psychobiology to learn the impact of stress has on disease development and the most effective solutions.” In the show we chat about the importance of introspection, tuning into your inner voice, and living in Your Truth and with Purpose. Nicole refers to this as a mosaic – all the pieces of us need to come together to form a whole cohesive picture. If your daily life is not in alignment with your soul’s purpose, Diet and Lifestyle can only do so much. The accumulation of our life’s traumas, ‘Big and Little T’ traumas, can also take its toll on our Spirit – and if not addressed, this can have tangible effects to our physical selves, manifesting as various symptoms and disease states within the body. By reconnecting to our basic Spiritual Human needs, and resolving these internally held traumas and memories, together with nourishing our physical body; and allowing our cells to heal and repair with diet, lifestyle and supplements – we can start to resolve the hurt and pains, and live a live of purpose, in alignment with our true desires. We also chat about ‘The Bigger Picture’ of life – trusting in divine timing, think of the hardships we face as events to highlight something important to us, to give us courage to make big changes. And how having faith in something bigger than us, is so important for our Spiritual Wellbeing too. Nicole is undertaking further studies; The Psychology and Neuroscience of Mind-Body Interface MSc, and she is in the process of creating a course for Practitioners, and writing a book. Health Professionals can sign up to the course Wait List via the website. For more info.: i: @cortaderia.wellness e: info@cortaderiawellness.com w: www.cortaderiawellness.com

Happy 2025! Welcome to my first episode of the year! We are already half way through the month, and hopefully back to our routines after the festive period. I have always felt a disconnect with the fresh start of a new year on 1st January, when our Northern Hemisphere environment is getting deep into the grips of a cold, dark winter, and our local natural environment is in hibernation! However – January is still a time to tap in to the collective energy of the New (calendar) Year, and plan for 2025. Join me as I share my January Goal Setting and Spiritual Wellness rituals. I share how January is my time for more ‘indoor and introspective activities’ – to reflect on all that has been achieved and overcome in past year, and how using the ‘Quarters’ (Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4), makes planning all your 2025 goals and dreams more achievable! January is my time for self reflection, meditation, and The Big Tidy! Clearing physical and energetic space, for what No Longer Serves. I also talk about how I like to take guidance from a Psychic every New Year, to help map out my Spiritual Roadmap, with practical and actionable practices and meditations, to help me manifest and bring to fruition all of my dreams and hopes for the year. I’d love to hear how you celebrate the New Year – perhaps it is on a completely different day, or even in Springtime. Do share if you gave any of my Goal Setting tasks a go! Follow me: @themellowendo.show Find me: www.mellowendonutrition.com Please do remember this show does not constitute for medical advice, and is based on the opinions and experiences of me and my guests. Please discuss any concerns with your usual medical practitioners and healthcare professionals.

A November special to mark Men's Health Awareness Month, I am joined by -Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, founder of The Wellness Foundry - my first male guest on the show! We chat all things Energy Medicine and Spirituality - and how dis-harmony of our Spirit can lead to very physical symptoms of the body, and emotional unrest. For true health, Mind, Body and Spirit must be at peace and in harmony. The Wellness Foundry recognises this, and is a space where spiritual wellness is prioritised, with the support of the ancient Divination Arts; 'Modern Mysticism for Modern Times'. Fiongal shares his own spiritual awakening, where he experienced troublesome physical symptoms, with no real medical explanation. Something which he also commonly sees in his own clients. This led him on his own journey of self discovery to manage his symptoms by addressing his Spiritual wellness, which coincided with the development of his psychic abilities and connection to Spirit. Fiongal shares ways we can protect our own energy, taking care to not pick up on those emotions and heavy energies around us - especially those which are not ours, and do not serve us. And also how we can connect with Spirit ourselves; whether this is through meditation, prayer, requesting signs from The Universe, or just being aware of, and trusting our own intuition and 'inner voice' - we all have one! Contact The Wellness Foundry: @wellnessfoundry fiongal@wellnessfoundry.co.uk www.wellnessfoundry.co.uk Find me @themellowendo.show @mellowendonutrition www.mellowendonutrition.com

Join me and Dr Christina Papadopoulos, a Private Digital GP and a Fitness Studio GP, for Part 1 of my Menopause Awareness episodes. Dr Christina shares her own journey of burnout, working as a busy NHS GP, and how this led her to discover the importance prioritising her own health, and healthy food choices, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle - and how this all helped her on her road to Wellness. We talk about her work as a Fitness Studio GP, and how her own experiences help her better direct her clients on their Wellness journeys too. Women and Medics, are now increasingly aware of Perimenopause and the hugely varied signs and symptoms - we discuss this, together with dietary, lifestyle and specific exercise measures to put in place during this transition period and beyond, and how this helps to reduce the health risks associated with Menopause. We also touch upon HRT how medical management/treatments can be especially effective, together with all the Lifestyle measures discussed. Do remember that your symptoms may not always be Perimenopause related, so please discuss any concerns you may have, with your Health Professional / GP/Doctor. You can follow Dr Christina on Instagram for more health advice and tips, @drchristinapap You can find me @themellowendo.show and www.mellowendonutrition.com :)

In today's episode, I am joined by Anna Kaisa Manolova, from AK WISE. Anna-Kaisa is a registered Dietitian, registered Yoga Teacher, and a certified Meditation Teacher, who helps those with their Gut health, and works to calm a dysregulated gut-brain interaction and re-gain mental balance through nutrition, stress release and coaching. She has 14 years of experience in yoga and meditation, and has seen excellent results in her clients using this holistic approach. In the show we discuss ways to help activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System; the 'Rest & Digest' pathways, with diet, meditation, breathwork, and yoga, and other mindful activities, together with affirmations. At ~50mins, we have a Guided Mediation, focusing on the Concentration and Expansion phases of breathwork. Please do not take part in this meditation if you are driving, press pause and do this at home, If you're already at home, get comfy and enjoy!! AK WISE: @ibsandstressdietitian fb: AKWise Facebook YouTube: Yoga Elevated https://www.youtube.com/@yogaelevated108 www.AKWise.co email: ak@akwise.co

Welcome to my inflammation series! Think of this show as your pre-requisite episode for all things inflammation, chronic stress, elevated cortisol and sympathetic nervous system (SNS) overdrive. Understand how overactivation of the SNS, stress and dysregulated cortisol and other stress hormones, leads to a state of inflammation in the body and an increased risk of developing health issues and chronic diseases. Part 1 is all about the cellular processes of inflammation - by understanding the how and why this happens, you will then be more motivated to know and implement the ways to make positive changes to reduce this inflamed state! Stay tuned for the rest of the series! We'll be covering Gut Health, The Microbiome, Yoga & Breathwork, Healthy Fats and Omegas, and anti-inflammatory diets and lifestyles! @themellowendo.show @mellowendonutrition The topics discussed on this show do not constitute for personal medical advice. Please always discuss any concerns, symptoms and treatments; medical or otherwise, with your health practitioners.

Are you a Perfectionist? Are you a Procrastinator? Does being one, make you the other? Are you a High Achiever, and want everything you do to be perfect. Is the pressure of this preventing you from even attempting things? Do you delay starting and completing tasks, for the fear of not being able to meet, the often self imposed, high standards? Give yourself some self love, and don't be so hard on yourself! Showing up with something that isn't perfect, is better than showing up with nothing at all! Today we explore possible reasons for avoiding certain tasks, and ways to get the wheels in motion again. ''Excellence does not require perfection'' - Henry James Follow me: @themellowendo.show Find me and work with me: www.mellowendonutrition.com

A little bit about me and my journey in life thus far! I share my own health story about IBS at university, and about my recent Endometriosis diagnosis, and how my healthy lifestyle may have helped keep many of these symptoms at bay. I've chosen to be grateful for my diagnosis and use it to my full advantage, to truly start living in alignment with my soul, and life's purpose. With so much in today's world that is out of our control, let's shift the focus onto the decisions we can make for ourselves. What we eat, drink, and think, what we do, and how we speak to ourselves, and react to others, and how we live in our environment.

A brand new podcast, discussing how incorporating safe Complementary and Alternative therapies, as part of a routine Medical Management plan, could be the missing link for a true Mind, Body & Spirit approach to holistic health and wellbeing.