Dear Body, Dear Mind

Sophie Perrenoud
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Dear Body, Dear Mind is a podcast hosted by Sophie Perrenoud that explores the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, nutrition, and recovery. Each episode breaks down the science of hunger, fullness, and eating behaviors in a way that’s approachable and empowering, helping listeners build a healthier relationship with food. Through brain science insights, practical tips, and compassionate storytelling, the show aims to nourish both the mind and the body.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Eating Disorders in Men and Boys

    This episode addresses the stigma and silence surrounding eating disorders in men and boys. Learn how cultural expectations, brain chemistry, and misconceptions can delay diagnosis and support, and why open conversation is essential for recovery.

    4 min

  2. FEB 3

    Meal Support 101: Advice on sitting with someone through meals.

    This episode breaks down what supportive meal support really looks like and why it matters. Learn how presence, neutrality, and calm can help reduce anxiety and create a sense of safety for someone struggling during meals.

    4 min

  3. JAN 13

    Sleep, Nutrition, and Cognitive Health

    This episode explores how sleep and nutrition work together to support brain function and cognitive health. Learn how eating patterns influence sleep cycles, and how sleep quality affects appetite, focus, and emotional regulation.

    5 min

  4. 12/09/2025

    Navigating Holidays and Food: Tools for coping with triggers.

    This episode explores why holidays can feel triggering around food and offers practical tools to stay grounded and supported. Learn how stress, routine changes, and social pressure affect the brain and discover strategies to navigate holiday meals with compassion and confidence.

    4 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    "Sammie’s Story”: Choosing Recovery, Choosing Yourself

    This episode features Sammie’s inspiring journey from pain to self-discovery, paraphrased with care and respect for her experience. You can find the original story here: https://eatingdisorders.org.au/story/sammies-story-the-journey-of-choosing-myself-of-choosing-recovery/

    5 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    Social Media, Body Image, and Healing

    This episode explores how social media shapes body image, self-worth, and eating behaviors. Discover how online influence impacts the brain and learn ways to build a healthier, more compassionate digital environment for yourself.

    4 min

  7. 11/04/2025

    The Athlete’s Brain: Stress, Pressure, and Eating in Sports

    This episode explores how stress, pressure, and performance impact the athlete’s brain. Learn how cortisol, reward circuits, and fear responses influence eating behaviors, and discover strategies to support healthy habits and a balanced mind-body connection in sports.

    4 min

  8. 10/15/2025

    Nutrition and Neurotransmitters: How what we eat affects serotonin, dopamine, and mental health.

    This episode explores how nutrition influences brain chemistry and mental health. Learn how nutrients affect serotonin and dopamine production, and how eating patterns can support a balanced mood and stronger mind-body connection.

    4 min

  9. 10/08/2025

    Fear, Reward, and Food: The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

    This episode explores how the brain’s fear and reward systems shape eating behaviors. Learn how dopamine, the amygdala, and habit circuits influence restriction, bingeing, and compulsive patterns, and how understanding these brain pathways can support healing and recovery.

    3 min

  10. 10/01/2025

    Your Brain on Food: The Science of Hunger and Fullness

    This episode explores how the brain and body communicate through hunger and fullness signals, focusing on the hypothalamus and the gut-brain axis. Learn how hormones like ghrelin and leptin guide appetite and what happens when those signals get out of balance.

    3 min
  • 10 Episodes

About

Dear Body, Dear Mind is a podcast hosted by Sophie Perrenoud that explores the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, nutrition, and recovery. Each episode breaks down the science of hunger, fullness, and eating behaviors in a way that’s approachable and empowering, helping listeners build a healthier relationship with food. Through brain science insights, practical tips, and compassionate storytelling, the show aims to nourish both the mind and the body.

Information

  • Creator
    Sophie Perrenoud
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sophie Perrenoud