Pet nutrition is booming. From fresh subscriptions to wellness-driven brands, owners are investing more than ever in what goes into their pets’ bowls, but with that growth comes confusion, clever marketing, and plenty of science to sniff through. In this episode, we unpack what truly matters when it comes to feeding pets well, from understanding “complete and balanced” diets to navigating trends, treats, fussy eaters, and life stage nutrition. Joining me today is Zoe Russell, Nutrition Officer at The Skinner’s Group, who shares practical insights on evidence, regulation, misinformation, and where the future of pet nutrition is heading. Zoe Russell is a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a First-Class degree in Animal Biology. As a Nutrition Officer at The Skinner’s Group, she provides nutrition consultations, ensures legislative compliance, produces technical content, and supports product and packaging development. She represents the company at industry events and shows, and with experience across a range of animal husbandry roles, she brings a broad understanding of animal nutrition. Show Notes Zoe’s LinkedIn: Zoe Russell | LinkedIn

<description>&lt;p&gt;Pet nutrition is booming. From fresh subscriptions to wellness-driven brands, owners are investing more than ever in what goes into their pets’ bowls, but with that growth comes confusion, clever marketing, and plenty of science to sniff through. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we unpack what truly matters when it comes to feeding pets well, from understanding “complete and balanced” diets to navigating trends, treats, fussy eaters, and life stage nutrition. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining me today is Zoe Russell, Nutrition Officer at The Skinner’s Group, who shares practical insights on evidence, regulation, misinformation, and where the future of pet nutrition is heading. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Zoe Russell &lt;/b&gt;is a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a First-Class degree in Animal Biology. As a Nutrition Officer at The Skinner’s Group, she provides nutrition consultations, ensures legislative compliance, produces technical content, and supports product and packaging development. She represents the company at industry events and shows, and with experience across a range of animal husbandry roles, she brings a broad understanding of animal nutrition. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show Notes &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Zoe’s LinkedIn: Zoe Russell | LinkedIn &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Pet nutrition is booming. From fresh subscriptions to wellness-driven brands, owners are investing more than ever in what goes into their pets’ bowls, but with that growth comes confusion, clever marketing, and plenty of science to sniff through.  In this episode, we unpack what truly matters when it comes to feeding pets well, from understanding “complete and balanced” diets to navigating trends, treats, fussy eaters, and life stage nutrition.  Joining me today is Zoe Russell, Nutr...

Paws for Thought: Do Pets Need Nutritionists Too? With Zoe Russell

In this episode, we explore why sleep is so undervalued in nutrition, how poor sleep influences what we eat, and what dietitians and nutritionists can do in practice to better support their clients. Joining me today is Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and author of The Art of Sleeping, who introduces his BED framework - Behaviour, Environment and Diet, and explains how sleep, food, and lifestyle can work together to support overall health. Rob Hobson is a registered nutritionist with a degree in nutrition and master’s degrees in public health and sports nutrition. He’s a Sunday Times bestselling author of five books, including Unprocess Your Life and The Low Appetite Cookbook. With over 20 years’ experience spanning public health, private practice, and brand work, Rob writes extensively across the media and regularly appears on TV, radio, and podcasts as a trusted health expert. Show Notes Rob’s LinkedIn: Robert Hobson | LinkedIn Rob’s Instagram: Rob Hobson nutritionist RNutr SENR (@robhobsonnutritionist) • Instagram photos and videos Rob’s Website: Rob Hobson Nutritionist

<description>&lt;p&gt; In this episode, we explore why sleep is so undervalued in nutrition, how poor sleep influences what we eat, and what dietitians and nutritionists can do in practice to better support their clients. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining me today is Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and author of &lt;em&gt;The Art of Sleeping&lt;/em&gt;, who introduces his BED framework - Behaviour, Environment and Diet, and explains how sleep, food, and lifestyle can work together to support overall health. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rob Hobson &lt;/b&gt;is a registered nutritionist with a degree in nutrition and master’s degrees in public health and sports nutrition. He’s a Sunday Times bestselling author of five books, including &lt;em&gt;Unprocess Your Life &lt;/em&gt;and &lt;em&gt;The Low Appetite Cookbook. &lt;/em&gt;With over 20 years’ experience spanning public health, private practice, and brand work, Rob writes extensively across the media and regularly appears on TV, radio, and podcasts as a trusted health expert. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show Notes &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rob’s LinkedIn:&lt;/b&gt; Robert Hobson | LinkedIn &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rob’s Instagram:&lt;/b&gt; Rob Hobson nutritionist RNutr SENR (@robhobsonnutritionist) • Instagram photos and videos &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rob’s Website:&lt;/b&gt; Rob Hobson Nutritionist &lt;/p&gt;</description>

 In this episode, we explore why sleep is so undervalued in nutrition, how poor sleep influences what we eat, and what dietitians and nutritionists can do in practice to better support their clients.  Joining me today is Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and author of The Art of Sleeping, who introduces his BED framework - Behaviour, Environment and Diet, and explains how sleep, food, and lifestyle can work together to support overall health.  Rob Hobson is a registered nutri...

Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Is Sleep the Most Undervalued Nutrition Tool We Have? With Rob Hobson

For decades, public health campaigns have tried to get both children and adults to eat more vegetables, often with little success. Traditional messaging like “five-a-day” has struggled to inspire behaviour change, leaving dietitians, parents, and educators searching for approaches that actually resonate. Veg Power has taken a different path. Through playful, story-led campaigns, creative advertising, and cross-sector partnerships, they’ve transformed the way the nation thinks about healthy eating. By pretending veg are evil, making children the heroes, and building national campaigns that reach classrooms, homes, and retailers, Veg Power has shown that healthy eating can be fun, culturally relevant, and genuinely behaviour-changing.In this episode, we delve into what makes Veg Power’s campaigns so effective. From the bold creativity behind Eat Them to Defeat Them to the nationwide push to get beans back into everyday meals with Bang in Some Beans, we share insights, strategies, and collaborative approaches that are changing the way the UK eats. Joining me today is Rebecca Stevens from Veg Power, who is committed to helping the nation eat better through creative healthy eating campaigns. Rebecca offers insight into what truly shifts behaviour, how we can make healthy eating fun again, and where nutrition professionals can play a meaningful part in that change. Rebecca Stevens is a registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition and holds an MSc in Human Nutrition from St Mary’s University. Before returning to university, she spent over a decade working in healthcare PR. In her Communications &amp; Campaigns role at Veg Power, Rebecca enjoys bringing together her expertise in nutrition and communications and is always on a mission to expand her family’s vegetable repertoire.  Show Notes Veg Power Newsletter Sign Up: newsletter-signup - Veg Power Veg Power LinkedIn: Veg Power CIC: Posts | LinkedIn Veg Power Instagram: Simply Veg @ Veg Power (@vegpoweruk) • Instagram photos and videos Bang in Some Beans Campaign: Boosting Beans - Veg Power Eat Them to Defeat Them Campaign: Home - Eat Them To Defeat Them National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019 - 2023: National Diet and Nutrition Survey - GOV.UK

<description>&lt;p&gt;For decades, public health campaigns have tried to get both children and adults to eat more vegetables, often with little success. Traditional messaging like “five-a-day” has struggled to inspire behaviour change, leaving dietitians, parents, and educators searching for approaches that actually resonate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Veg Power has taken a different path. Through playful, story-led campaigns, creative advertising, and cross-sector partnerships, they’ve transformed the way the nation thinks about healthy eating. By pretending veg are evil, making children the heroes, and building national campaigns that reach classrooms, homes, and retailers, Veg Power has shown that healthy eating can be fun, culturally relevant, and genuinely behaviour-changing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we delve into what makes Veg Power’s campaigns so effective. From the bold creativity behind &lt;em&gt;Eat Them to Defeat Them &lt;/em&gt;to the nationwide push to get beans back into everyday meals with &lt;em&gt;Bang in Some Beans, &lt;/em&gt;we share insights, strategies, and collaborative approaches that are changing the way the UK eats. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining me today is Rebecca Stevens from Veg Power, who is committed to helping the nation eat better through creative healthy eating campaigns. Rebecca offers insight into what truly shifts behaviour, how we can make healthy eating fun again, and where nutrition professionals can play a meaningful part in that change. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rebecca Stevens &lt;/b&gt;is a registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition and holds an MSc in Human Nutrition from St Mary’s University. Before returning to university, she spent over a decade working in healthcare PR. In her Communications &amp;amp; Campaigns role at Veg Power, Rebecca enjoys bringing together her expertise in nutrition and communications and is always on a mission to expand her family’s vegetable repertoire.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show Notes &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Veg Power Newsletter Sign Up: newsletter-signup - Veg Power &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Veg Power LinkedIn: Veg Power CIC: Posts | LinkedIn &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Veg Power Instagram: Simply Veg @ Veg Power (@vegpoweruk) • Instagram photos and videos &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bang in Some Beans Campaign: Boosting Beans - Veg Power &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eat Them to Defeat Them Campaign: Home - Eat Them To Defeat Them &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019 - 2023: National Diet and Nutrition Survey - GOV.UK &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

For decades, public health campaigns have tried to get both children and adults to eat more vegetables, often with little success. Traditional messaging like “five-a-day” has struggled to inspire behaviour change, leaving dietitians, parents, and educators searching for approaches that actually resonate.  Veg Power has taken a different path. Through playful, story-led campaigns, creative advertising, and cross-sector partnerships, they’ve transformed the way the nation thinks about heal...

From Veg Battles to Bean Boosts: What it Really Takes to Shift a Nation’s Eating Habits With Rebecca Stevens

For millions of people across the UK, working outside the traditional 9-to-5 is simply part of life. From nurses and doctors to delivery drivers, factory workers, construction workers and police officers, shift work means eating, moving, and resting against the body’s natural rhythm, often with consequences  for health, wellbeing, and performance. As dietitians and healthcare professionals, we’re in a unique position to support these patients, helping them navigate the challenges of irregular schedules, make practical nutrition choices, and maintain balance despite working against the clock.In this episode, we’re exploring the physiological and nutritional challenges of shift work, from metabolic and gut health impacts to practical strategies for meal timing, employer support, and longterm wellbeing. Joining me today are two guests committed to helping shift workers thrive, offering clear, practical advice on how to eat, recover, and maintain health whilst navigating the nutritional challenges of working outside the 9-to-5.  Clémence Cleave is an award-winning Registered Nutritionist, author, trained chef, visiting lecturer, and founder of Rocket Fuel Wellbeing – the corporate nutrition consultancy for healthy people and healthy growth. Clem specialises in workplace wellbeing, gut health, women’s health, and longevity, and delivers trusted, practical guidance that drives lasting change for individuals and organisations. Andy Picken is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health with 19 years’ experience in public health and workplace health and wellbeing. Based in Manchester, Andy works for the HSQE Partnership across multiple sectors and currently serves as Head of Health and Wellbeing within the rail and construction sector, where shift work is an integral part of the operational cycle. Andy’s professional passion lies in lifestyle and preventative medicine, particularly in addressing the challenges of applying these approaches within shift-working environments. Show Notes:Clem Cleave: Website: <a href='https://www.rocketfuelwellbeing.com/'>Home | Rocket Fuel Wellbeing | Nutrition &amp; Workplace Wellbeing Services</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/clemcleavenutrition/'>CLEM CLEAVE | Nutritionist RNutr | Rocket Fuel Wellbeing (@clemcleavenutrition)</a> • LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/clemence-cleave/'>Clemence Cleave RNutr, FRSPH | LinkedIn</a> Andy Picken: Website: <a href='https://www.the-hsqe-partnership.co.uk/our-team/'>Our Team - HSQE Partnership</a> LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajp28consultancy/'>Andy James Picken FRSPH | LinkedIn</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;For millions of people across the UK, working outside the traditional 9-to-5 is simply part of life. From nurses and doctors to delivery drivers, factory workers, construction workers and police officers, shift work means eating, moving, and resting against the body’s natural rhythm, often with consequences &lt;br/&gt;for health, wellbeing, and performance.&lt;br/&gt;As dietitians and healthcare professionals, we’re in a unique position to support these patients, helping them navigate the challenges of irregular schedules, make practical nutrition choices, and maintain balance despite working against the clock.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re exploring the physiological and nutritional challenges of shift work, from metabolic and gut health impacts to practical strategies for meal timing, employer support, and longterm wellbeing.&lt;br/&gt;Joining me today are two guests committed to helping shift workers thrive, offering clear, practical advice on how to eat, recover, and maintain health whilst navigating the nutritional challenges of working outside the 9-to-5. &lt;br/&gt;Clémence Cleave is an award-winning Registered Nutritionist, author, trained chef, visiting lecturer, and founder of Rocket Fuel Wellbeing – the corporate nutrition consultancy for healthy people and healthy growth. Clem specialises in workplace wellbeing, gut health, women’s health, and longevity, and delivers trusted, practical guidance that drives lasting change for individuals and organisations.&lt;br/&gt;Andy Picken is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health with 19 years’ experience in public health and workplace health and wellbeing. Based in Manchester, Andy works for the HSQE Partnership across multiple sectors and currently serves as Head of Health and Wellbeing within the rail and construction sector, where shift work is an integral part of the operational cycle. Andy’s professional passion lies in lifestyle and preventative medicine, particularly in addressing the challenges of applying these approaches within shift-working environments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show Notes:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Clem Cleave:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://www.rocketfuelwellbeing.com/'&gt;Home | Rocket Fuel Wellbeing | Nutrition &amp;amp; Workplace Wellbeing Services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/clemcleavenutrition/'&gt;CLEM CLEAVE | Nutritionist RNutr | Rocket Fuel Wellbeing (@clemcleavenutrition)&lt;/a&gt; •&lt;br/&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/clemence-cleave/'&gt;Clemence Cleave RNutr, FRSPH | LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Andy Picken:&lt;br/&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://www.the-hsqe-partnership.co.uk/our-team/'&gt;Our Team - HSQE Partnership&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajp28consultancy/'&gt;Andy James Picken FRSPH | LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

For millions of people across the UK, working outside the traditional 9-to-5 is simply part of life. From nurses and doctors to delivery drivers, factory workers, construction workers and police officers, shift work means eating, moving, and resting against the body’s natural rhythm, often with consequences  for health, wellbeing, and performance. As dietitians and healthcare professionals, we’re in a unique position to support these patients, helping them navigate the challenges of irre...

Working Against the Clock: The Nutrition Challenges of Shift Work With Clémence Cleave and Andy Picken

For many families, mealtimes can feel far from peaceful. Between juggling busy schedules, food preferences, sensory sensitivities, and the constant noise of “shoulds” from social media and parenting advice, it’s easy for stress to replace enjoyment. As dietitians, we’re often the ones supporting parents through that experience, helping them navigate the balance between nutrition, nurture, and realistic expectations.In this episode, we’re exploring what’s really going on at the dinner table, from picky eating and food neophobia to evolving feeding advice and the guilt that can so easily come with it all.Joining us is Specialist Paediatric Dietitian, Dr Kirsty Porter. Kirsty has over 15 years’ experience working with families across the NHS and private practice, helping them build more positive, confident and calm relationships with food. She was named Paediatric Nutritional Professional of the Year and Social Media Personality of the Year at the 2025 CN Awards, recognising not just her clinical expertise, but the impact of her reassurance, practicality and voice in this space.Show NotesFacebook: Nutrition4kids Children&apos;s Dietitian Instagram: @nutrition4kidsniWebsite: <a href='http://www.nutrition4kidsni.com/'>www.nutrition4kidsni.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;For many families, mealtimes can feel far from peaceful. Between juggling busy schedules, food preferences, sensory sensitivities, and the constant noise of “shoulds” from social media and parenting advice, it’s easy for stress to replace enjoyment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As dietitians, we’re often the ones supporting parents through that experience, helping them navigate the balance between nutrition, nurture, and realistic expectations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re exploring what’s really going on at the dinner table, from picky eating and food neophobia to evolving feeding advice and the guilt that can so easily come with it all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining us is Specialist Paediatric Dietitian, Dr Kirsty Porter. Kirsty has over 15 years’ experience working with families across the NHS and private practice, helping them build more positive, confident and calm relationships with food. She was named Paediatric Nutritional Professional of the Year and Social Media Personality of the Year at the 2025 CN Awards, recognising not just her clinical expertise, but the impact of her reassurance, practicality and voice in this space.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show Notes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: Nutrition4kids Children&amp;apos;s Dietitian Instagram: @nutrition4kidsni&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='http://www.nutrition4kidsni.com/'&gt;www.nutrition4kidsni.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

For many families, mealtimes can feel far from peaceful. Between juggling busy schedules, food preferences, sensory sensitivities, and the constant noise of “shoulds” from social media and parenting advice, it’s easy for stress to replace enjoyment.  As dietitians, we’re often the ones supporting parents through that experience, helping them navigate the balance between nutrition, nurture, and realistic expectations. In this episode, we’re exploring what’s really going on at the dinner t...

Mastering Mealtimes With Dr Kirsty Porter

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