Delicious Ways to Feel Better Mags Creative

This special episode celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Deliciously Ella and is also the first ever live recording of the feel better podcast. Founder, Ella Mills, and CEO, Matthew Mills, are joined by journalist Laura Jackson for a candid conversation reflecting on the past 10 years, the highs and lows of the company’s journey, and to discuss what they’ve learnt in the process.
 
They discuss:
How plant-based and wellness went from niche to mainstreamWhy the brand has stayed relevantBeing a nimble businessThe evolution of Deliciously Ella over the last 10 yearsChallenging times and learningsStaying true to Deliciously Ella’s valuesFrom a recipe blog to 6 books, a podcast, plant-based food products, a restaurant, and a holistic wellness appAdvice and learnings from growing and running a companyFinding a work-life balanceLooking ahead to the future of Deliciously Ella

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We’re joined by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a doctor with over 20 years of experience, as well as an author and podcast host, to discuss why we need to redefine our concept of happiness, the interrelationship of health and happiness, and the simple ways to get back in control of our lives.
 
We discuss:
How happiness and health are linkedThe difference between core happiness and junk happinessThe importance of alignment, contentment and controlThe want-brainWhy success isn’t the source of happinessA simple but powerful exercise to cultivate greater awareness and intentionWhy self-compassion is at the root of long-term health and happinessThe stress responseThe value of a daily solitude practiceWhy regularly taking time to reflect is so beneficialThe power of taking control of your mindset
Rangan Chatterjee:
‘Happy Mind, Happy Life’
https://drchatterjee.com

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We’re joined by Max Strom, speaker and global teacher of personal transformation, to discuss the simple tools that can transform the way we feel, the importance of regulating our emotions, the loneliness epidemic and the power of the breath to alleviate crippling anxiety, depression, PTSD and sleep problems.
 
We discuss:
The connection between our body and our emotionsThe stress and loneliness epidemic Why we don’t practice emotional self-regulation in modern societyAlleviating stress, anxiety, and sleep disfunction naturallyThe importance of expressing our emotions to healWhy breathing practices enable us to release unreconciled emotionsThe power of processing grief with othersWhy we need to come together to overcome crisesVulnerability, fulfilment and social mediaThe power of slow, steady breathing with mindful movement
Max Strom:
‘A Life Worth Breathing’
https://maxstrom.com

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We’re joined by Johann Hari, a writer and journalist, who travelled all over the world to interview and learn from the leading scientists investigating why we’re losing focus to what matters and what the impact of chronic distraction is, and also to those developing the solutions.
We discuss:
Why we’re living in an attention crisis and why willpower isn’t the problemWhy we need to stop task switchingThe impact of being chronically distracted on our brain powerWhy sleep and diet are critical components of reclaiming focusWhy restoring childhood is so importantThe individual and collective changes for solving our attention crisisHow to get into a flow state to find deep focusWhy stress undermines our ability to focus
Johann Hari:
‘Stolen Focus’ https://stolenfocusbook.com
https://johannhari.com


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We’re joined by Anita Bean, registered nutritionist and author, to discuss how to fuel our bodies properly to best support exercise.
We discuss:
The rise in plant-based high-performance athletesHow a plant-based diet can support athletic performanceIs soya harmful or beneficial?The performance-enhancing effect of caffeinePre-workout meals and snacksWhy fasted training might not be healthyHow to build a balanced meal to optimise trainingPost-exercise hydration and nutritionThe relationship between ketogenic diets and performance
Anita Bean:
https://anitabean.co.uk
‘The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook’

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We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist and leading sleep expert, to discuss his simple tips and habits that we can implement on a day-to-day basis to improve our sleep.
Here’s a brief recap:
The importance of prioritising sleepWhy we should strive for regularityHow sufficient exposure to natural light during the day helps us sleep better at nightWhy blue light inhibits sleepDaily habits that promote our drive for sleep and quality of sleepWhy consistency is the key to better sleep
Guy Meadows:
‘The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night’
https://sleepschool.org/

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