Forkin' Good with Simon Gault & Kate Fenwick

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  When Science Meets Red Tape. Professor Julia Rucklidge Part 2 29.09.2026 40min

  A product can have blinded trials, published papers, and strong safety data and still be treated like it’s dangerous simply because it works. That’s the knot we pull apart with Professor Julia Rucklidge as we look at how Medsafe regulates supplements and why therapeutic micronutrients keep getting squeezed into rules designed for pharmaceuticals, not prevention. We talk about Daily Essential Nutrients and the broader evidence on micronutrients for mental health and wellbeing, including...
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  The Missing Link Between Nutrition & Mental Health | Prof. Julia Rucklidge 22.09.2026 54min

  Can what we eat really affect how we think, feel and behave? In this episode of Forkin’ Good, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Professor Julia Rucklidge, clinical psychologist and Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canterbury, whose research has focused extensively on nutrition, micronutrients and mental health. Julia explains what micronutrients actually are, why vitamins and minerals are essential for the brain, and what her research has found when micronutrie...
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  Getting Your Teeth Done in Vietnam: Is It Really Worth It? | Jacqui Anderson 15.09.2026 32min

  Thinking about getting dental work done overseas? In this episode of Forkin’ Good, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Jacqui Anderson from Dental Destinations to talk about Simon’s experience travelling to Vietnam for major dental work. They discuss how the process works, the difference in costs between New Zealand and Vietnam, implants, crowns, follow-up care, choosing reputable clinics and why going overseas for dentistry shouldn’t mean simply booking the cheapest option you can fin...
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  Inside One of NZ's Michelin-Recognised Restaurants | Helen Turnbull 08.09.2026 51min

  What does it take to build a restaurant worthy of Michelin recognition, while still staying completely true to yourself? This week on Forkin' Good, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with chef and 50/50 owner Helen Turnbull, whose remarkable career has taken her from Wellington to Japan, working with Gordon Ramsay and Michelin-starred chefs, before returning to New Zealand and creating her own dining experience in Kāpiti. Helen shares what Gordon Ramsay is actually like to work for, the ...
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  Life After a Double Lung Transplant | Jess Avenell Part 2 01.09.2026 29min

  What happens after the transplant is over and you're expected to get on with living? In Part 2 of our conversation with double lung transplant recipient and health coach Jess Avenell, we explore the side of transplantation that doesn't always get talked about: rebuilding your health, finding a new normal, creating the right support network and learning how to live well with the second chance you've been given. Six and a half years after receiving new lungs, Jess shares what she wishes she'd...
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  Living With Someone Else’s Lungs | Jess Avenell’s Incredible Story 25.08.2026 31min

  What do you do with a second chance at life when somebody else made that second chance possible? In this episode of the Forking Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Jess Avenell — The Transplant Coach — to hear the extraordinary story behind her double lung transplant. Jess was just 21 when she was diagnosed with a rare lung disease. She was young, fit and training for a half Ironman when she began noticing that something wasn't right. Eventually, she was confronted with...
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  Why Quitting Isn’t Failure | Gareth Holebrook on Ishi 18.08.2026 37min

  What if knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing how to persevere? In this episode of the Forking Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with leadership, health and triathlon coach Gareth Holebrook, author of Ishi: The Discipline of Determined Intent. Gareth explores the philosophy behind Ishi and what decades of business, coaching and extreme endurance racing have taught him about determination, leadership, failure and burnout. Having completed more than 30 iron-d...
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  Stop Telling People What to Do: A Better Way to Lead with Gareth Holebrook 11.08.2026 25min

  What separates a great leader from someone who simply tells people what to do? In Part 2 of our conversation with leadership coach, endurance athlete and author Gareth Holebrook, we move from burnout and resilience into the practical realities of leadership. Gareth introduces intent based leadership, an approach that shifts decision making closer to the people actually doing the work. Instead of employees constantly asking the boss what to do, leaders create an environment where their teams...
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  He Collapsed 7km From the Finish... Here's What He Learned 07.08.2026 34min

  What does it really take to succeed without burning yourself out? In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with endurance athlete, leadership coach and author Gareth Holebrook to explore the hidden cost of high performance. After completing multiple Ironman races and qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Gareth shares the remarkable story of collapsing just 7 kilometres from the finish line, and why that experience completely chang...
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  How To Deal With Stress When Life Won't Slow Down! 28.07.2026 21min

  Life can get overwhelming, and sometimes it's important to talk honestly about it. In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick catch up on everything that's been happening, from managing stress, menopause and major life changes, to the simple habits helping Kate sleep better and regain some balance. They discuss cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), walking for mental wellbeing, cold showers, exercise, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is stop worrying a...
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  Are Smartphones Destroying Childhood? We Want to Find Out 21.07.2026 1h 27min

  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 expe...
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  Your Gut Controls More Than You Think | The Truth About Gut Health 07.07.2026 1h 11min

  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 thi...
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  What Nobody Tells You About Owning a Café - Catching up with Nav from Pink Broccoli! 30.06.2026 45min

  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 perfor...
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  Breaking the Cycle of Binge Eating and Food Guilt - Catching up with Elizabeth Marshall 23.06.2026 1h 8min

  For years, Elizabeth Marshall believed she was the problem. Despite working in health, fitness and food, she found herself trapped in a cycle of emotional eating, binge eating, body shame, alcohol, grief and declining health. After the devastating loss of her father, everything spiralled. She gained 50kg, struggled with her health, and felt completely disconnected from herself. In this powerful conversation, Elizabeth shares how she discovered that food was never really the problem. We ex...
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  We Found The Best Pizza In Wellington! And they shared their secrets 16.06.2026 47min

  What makes a real Italian pizza? In this delicious episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick head to Mediterranean Foods in Wellington to sit down with the team behind some of New Zealand's most authentic Italian food. From traditional Neapolitan pizza making techniques to the secrets behind great pasta, prosciutto, olive oil and Italian ingredients, this episode is a masterclass in simplicity, passion and food culture. The team shares: 🍕 What makes authentic Neapo...
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  Eddie Rakanui on Love Life More: The Philosophy That Changed Everything 09.06.2026 1h 7min

  In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon and Kate sit down with one of the most fascinating people they've ever met: Eddie Rakanui. Eddie has hitchhiked in more than 700 vehicles across New Zealand, met thousands of strangers, spoken on stages around the country, and built an entire philosophy around one simple idea: Love Life More. From overcoming self doubt and leaving a secure government career, to finding purpose through discomfort, connection and vulnerability, Eddie shares ...
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  Vietnam, Trolls & Talking Poo | A Very Random Catch Up 02.06.2026 34min

  This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon and Kate are back together after Simon’s Vietnam adventure for a completely unfiltered catch up covering everything from teeth, handbags and Vietnamese coffee… to behavioural change, recycling trolls, gut health, cancer awareness, and why we seriously need to talk about poo more. The conversation dives into: • Simon’s trip to Vietnam and the surprisingly calming chaos of Saigon • Kate’s work turning online trolls into advocates • Why behavioural c...
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  What REALLY Happened in Vietnam? | Let's check in 26.05.2026 36min

  This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon joins Kate live from Vietnam to talk street food, coffee culture, online trolls, overseas dental work, and the wild experiences he’s had while exploring the country. From accidentally telling people he was “horny” instead of saying food was delicious, to trying salted coffees, creme brulee coffees, sea snails, and Vietnamese street food, this episode is full of hilarious travel stories and honest conversations. Kate also shares stories from the Was...
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  Simon’s Vietnam Food Adventure: Salted Coffee, Street Food & Culture Shocks 19.05.2026 33min

  This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon joins Kate live from Vietnam to share stories from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, including incredible food experiences, culture shocks, street food discoveries, and some seriously unusual delicacies. From salted coffee and Vietnamese baguettes to fertilized eggs and bustling street food culture, Simon dives into the food traditions that make Vietnam one of the most exciting culinary destinations in the world. Kate and Simon also talk travel, cultur...
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  PINK BROCCOLI CHECK IN! Chatting to Nav about her journey so far! 12.05.2026 35min

  This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, Kate Fenwick and Simon Gault sit down with Nav, the chef behind the soon to open Pink Broccoli cafe. After a chance encounter with Simon Squibb, who asked Nav one simple question, “What’s your dream?”, her life changed almost overnight. From cooking in the kitchen of a cafe to suddenly preparing to become the owner of her own place, Nav shares the excitement, anxiety, pressure, and reality behind the dream. In this honest conversation, Nav talks about ...