Cook Eat Nourish Podcast

062 - Nourishing Our Brain with Dr Sarah McKay  Dr. Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator, adept at making brain science accessible for enhancing health, wellbeing and performance. An Oxford University graduate, Sarah earned her MSc and PhD in neuroscience before moving to Australia, where she conducted postdoctoral research on spinal cord injury for five years. She then founded Think Brain, a science communications and education company devoted to applied neuroscience and brain health. She is the author of three books on brain health. The Women's Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones, and Happiness was published in 2018, with a second edition published in mid-2025. Baby Brain: The Surprising Neuroscience of How Pregnancy and Motherhood Sculpt Our Brains and Change Our Minds (for the Better) explores the transformative effects of pregnancy and motherhood. Her third book on brain health, written for the iconic For Dummies brand, was released in early 2025. Sarah lives on Sydney's Northern Beaches with her Irish husband, and together they are (so far, successfully) raising two teenage sons and one springer spaniel. They can all be found sailing, surfing and ocean swimming.   Website: www.drsarahmckay.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay/     ABOUT THE HOST - Fiona Staunton Fiona Staunton is a Ballymaloe-trained Chef and has a Degree in Education from Trinity. Fiona's Food For Life' launched in 2017 with the slogan 'Cook, Eat, Nourish'. Fiona launched a series of in-person and virtual demonstrations, she makes cooking good food uncomplicated. More details on the website https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/ WORK WITH FIONA For cookery demos in real-time, virtual or in person, or for speaking opportunities contact Fiona https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/contact KEEP UPDATED For recipes and tips, sign up for Fiona's fortnightly newsletter https://fionasfoodforlife.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9e955bef00cdcb369709cc123&id=4a83a7441e CONNECT WITH FIONA https://linktr.ee/fionasfoodforlife DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence

061 - Blas na hEireann, Irish Food Awards with Fallon Moore Fallon Moore is a Dingle-based food and events specialist and a member of the team behind Blas na hÉireann – The Irish Food Awards, the island-wide programme celebrating and championing Ireland's best food and drink producers. She is also the curious mind behind The Irish Kitchen Shelf, where she explores a historic family recipe collection and Ireland's rich food heritage. Alongside this work, Fallon brings her passion for Irish food to events year-round, working as a coordinator and consultant to plan and host events as well as  share the practical, day to day of event planning!      Website: www.irishfoodawards.com / www.fallonmoore.ie Instagram: @theirishkitchenshelf  & @blasnaheireann   Entries for this year's awards opened on March 17th!   ABOUT THE HOST - Fiona Staunton Fiona Staunton is a Ballymaloe-trained Chef and has a Degree in Education from Trinity. Fiona's Food For Life' launched in 2017 with the slogan 'Cook, Eat, Nourish'. Fiona launched a series of in-person and virtual demonstrations, she makes cooking good food uncomplicated. More details on the website https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/ WORK WITH FIONA For cookery demos in real-time, virtual or in person, or for speaking opportunities contact Fiona https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/contact KEEP UPDATED For recipes and tips, sign up for Fiona's fortnightly newsletter https://fionasfoodforlife.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9e955bef00cdcb369709cc123&id=4a83a7441e CONNECT WITH FIONA https://linktr.ee/fionasfoodforlife DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence

060 - Move, Nourish, Connect, Feeling Good in Midlife with Jane Shortall    Jane initiated a dance course for women called Confidance. The aim is to encourage women to let go, lose their inhibitions and feel completely free. She also host corporate team events through dance and is a movement coach on film & TV. Listen to the podcast to find how you can win a dance spot on her next 8 week Confidance course starting Fri. 16th Jan in Glenalbyn, Stillorgan, or to try out a class!   Dm Jane_shortall_ Website: https://www.janeshortall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jane_shortall_/?hl=en   ABOUT THE HOST - Fiona Staunton Fiona Staunton is a Ballymaloe-trained Chef and has a Degree in Education from Trinity. Fiona's Food For Life' launched in 2017 with the slogan 'Cook, Eat, Nourish'. Fiona launched a series of in-person and virtual demonstrations, she makes cooking good food uncomplicated. More details on the website https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/ WORK WITH FIONA For cookery demos in real-time, virtual or in person, or for speaking opportunities contact Fiona https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/contact KEEP UPDATED For recipes and tips, sign up for Fiona's fortnightly newsletter https://fionasfoodforlife.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9e955bef00cdcb369709cc123&id=4a83a7441e CONNECT WITH FIONA https://linktr.ee/fionasfoodforlife DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence

059 - The Fit Tribe with Beatrice Caffrey    Beatrice Caffrey is a Fitness & Nutrition coach working with women in midlife who want to move well and feel better. Her work is centred around strength training, macro-balanced nutrition and self-awareness in all areas of wellness. She's on a mission to cut through the confusion of the wellness industry and empower women to build strength, understand their bodies and create habits that actually stick. Her coaching blends practical tools with mindset work, helping women feel capable, confident and in control of their health again.   Website: https://beatricecaffrey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatrice.caffrey_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beatricecaffrey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beatricecaffrey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beatrice.caffrey   ABOUT THE HOST - Fiona Staunton Fiona Staunton is a Ballymaloe-trained Chef and has a Degree in Education from Trinity. Fiona's Food For Life' launched in 2017 with the slogan 'Cook, Eat, Nourish'. Fiona launched a series of in-person and virtual demonstrations, she makes cooking good food uncomplicated. More details on the website https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/ WORK WITH FIONA For cookery demos in real-time, virtual or in person, or for speaking opportunities contact Fiona https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/contact KEEP UPDATED For recipes and tips, sign up for Fiona's fortnightly newsletter https://fionasfoodforlife.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9e955bef00cdcb369709cc123&id=4a83a7441e CONNECT WITH FIONA https://linktr.ee/fionasfoodforlife DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence

058 - Eat more fish with Ciara Shine    Shines Seafood are a family business based in Killybegs, Co.Donegal. We sell Irelands only Irish Tuna, Irish Sardines & Mackerel to both the retail & food services sectors and are the experts in all things Tuna. We only supply the highest quality Irish seafood to our customers It is our aim to make the best quality Irish Seafood in the world more affordable and available to the nation. Having been involved in the fishing industry for a combined 50 years we are passionate about the consumption of seafood and the overall sustainability of the industry.   Website: https://shinesseafood.ie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinestuna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShinesSeafood1   ABOUT THE HOST - Fiona Staunton Fiona Staunton is a Ballymaloe-trained Chef and has a Degree in Education from Trinity. Fiona's Food For Life' launched in 2017 with the slogan 'Cook, Eat, Nourish'. Fiona launched a series of in-person and virtual demonstrations, she makes cooking good food uncomplicated. More details on the website https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/ WORK WITH FIONA For cookery demos in real-time, virtual or in person, or for speaking opportunities contact Fiona https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/contact KEEP UPDATED For recipes and tips, sign up for Fiona's fortnightly newsletter https://fionasfoodforlife.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9e955bef00cdcb369709cc123&id=4a83a7441e CONNECT WITH FIONA https://linktr.ee/fionasfoodforlife DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence