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In this powerful episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Dr Samantha Marsh, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, and Vanessa McCarty, child psychotherapist and speaker for Smartphone Free Childhood New Zealand.

Together they unpack what the latest evidence says about smartphones, social media, gaming and children's mental health, while sharing practical advice every parent, grandparent and teacher can use.

We discuss:

• Why more experts are calling this a public health crisis
• The real impact of smartphones on childhood development
• Why so many teenagers wish they'd never had social media
• The warning signs parents shouldn't ignore
• Family rules that actually work
• Why delaying smartphones may be one of the best decisions you can make

This isn't about guilt.

It's about understanding what we now know and making informed decisions for the children we love.

If you're raising children in today's digital world, this conversation is essential listening.

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Did you know your gut is constantly communicating with your brain?

In this fascinating episode of Forkin' Good, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Alice Fitzgerald, CEO of The Gut Foundation, to unpack the science behind gut health, the microbiome, and why what you eat affects far more than just your digestion.

From mental health and immunity to bowel cancer, inflammation and even your mood, this conversation explores why looking after your gut could be one of the most important things you do for your long-term health.

You'll also learn practical, affordable ways to improve your gut health today, including the importance of fibre, prebiotics, probiotics, diversity in your diet, and why expensive supplements aren't always the answer.

Whether you're interested in nutrition, preventing disease, or simply feeling better every day, this episode is packed with simple tips backed by emerging science.

Learn more about The Gut Foundation and access their free resources:
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In this episode:

✔ What gut health actually means

✔ How your gut communicates with your brain

✔ Why fibre is the most underrated nutrient

✔ The difference between probiotics and prebiotics

✔ How your microbiome influences your mood

✔ Why New Zealand has alarming bowel cancer statistics

✔ Affordable foods that improve gut health

✔ Simple ways to eat more fibre every day

✔ Why diversity matters more than perfection

✔ Small changes that can improve your health in days

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Five months ago, Simon Squibb helped make Nav's dream come true.

She took over ownership of Pink Broccoli Café and stepped into the exciting world of business ownership.

But what happens after the cameras leave?

In this honest follow up conversation, Nav shares the realities of running a café, managing staff, handling financial pressure, building culture, and learning how to transition from chef to business owner.

Together, Simon Gault, Kate Fenwick and Nav discuss leadership, team performance, customer service, communication, business growth, and the challenges every small business owner faces behind the scenes.

If you've ever dreamed of owning a business, this episode offers a refreshing look at what happens after the dream becomes reality.

In this episode:

✔ The biggest surprise about owning a café

✔ Why money keeps business owners awake at night

✔ Managing staff and building culture

✔ Getting employees to think like owners

✔ Creating memorable customer experiences

✔ The power of communication and team meetings

✔ Leadership lessons from hospitality

✔ The importance of finding your "extra 5%"

✔ Growing into the role of business owner

✔ What success really looks like after the dream comes true

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