Two Raw Sisters

Sophia Dawson is deep in her PhD researching the link between diet and OCD and what she's uncovering goes way beyond OCD. If you're someone who feels chronically wired, anxious, or just permanently on edge, this episode is going to make a lot of things click.
We get into why what's on your plate directly drives your stress response, why your blood sugar might be behind more of your anxiety than your actual life is, and why so many people are doing everything "right" and still struggling. ( the food system has a lot to answer for.)
This isn't about clean eating or cutting things out. It's about understanding what your body's actually been trying to tell you and why food is the first place to start, not the last.
Hear Margo on the WHOLEistic Psychology Podcast: Margo Flanagan of Two Raw Sisters: Chronic Illness, Identity, and How Food Became Part of Her Healing #10
Find Sophia here:
https://www.wholeisticpsychology.com/
@wholeisticpsychology
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Meet Beth, a busy mum and full-time worker who was drowning in chaos, skipping meals, and struggling to keep up. A trap most of us fall into (including us!)
But after discovering the Two Raw Sisters app, Beth flipped the script. No diets or food bags, just sustainable, practical changes that saved her time and cut her grocery bills in half, which in turn boosted her energy and made both work and personal life more productive and enjoyable.
If you're thinking ‘that’s literally me’ this episode is for you. Beth’s story shows how small changes can make a big difference.
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Some days cooking feels effortless, and other days it feels completely impossible. That's not laziness, that’s your brain. In this episode, we sit down with Bianca from Neurospark to unpack why stress hijacks your kitchen, what decision fatigue actually does to your food choices, and how understanding your nervous system can make healthy habits feel so much easier.
Find Bianca here:
https://www.neurospark.co.nz/
@neuro.spark
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We’re busting some of the biggest nutrition myths that keep circulating online and in wellness culture, and asking the question: why is there so much confusion when it comes to health?
Sara Widdowson is back for her second podcast residency on the Two Raw Sisters Podcast and today we unpack the marketing, fear, and diet culture behind some of the most common claims and what the science actually says.
We get into:
– Is coffee first thing in the morning actually bad for you?
– Do you really need protein powder to meet your protein needs?
– Are seed oils actually harmful?
– Is soy bad for hormone health?
– And are eggs really bad for cholesterol?
This is a grounded, no-nonsense conversation designed to bring you back to basics, help you feel more confident in your food choices, and take the stress out of eating well.
Listen to our other episodes with Sara
Perimenopause Nutrition 101: Why Reducing Calories Isn’t the Answer
Why Am I Always Bloated?! Let’s Talk IBS
Supporting Mum First: Pelvic Health, Exercise & Nutrition in Pregnancy & Beyond
How Diet Reduces Endo + Pelvic Pain with Sara Widdowson
The Hormone Mistakes Most Women Are Making Daily
Follow Sara on Instagram: @yourmonthly
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Download the Two Raw Sisters app on the Apple App Store here, or Google Play here.
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Food is getting more expensive but a lot of the time, we’re the ones unintentionally driving that cost up.
In this episode, we’re breaking down how to actually eat well without overspending, starting with one simple shift: cooking with what’s in season. We’re in autumn here in New Zealand, and it’s one of the easiest times of year to bring your grocery bill down while still eating nourishing, satisfying food.
We talk through the ingredients we’re loving right now and how to turn them into multiple meals across the week without overthinking it.
We also share our favourite autumn recipes, simple ingredient swaps, and practical tips like batch cooking, freezing, and stretching one veg across several meals.
If your food shop has been feeling heavier lately, this episode will help you reset how you think about cooking, shopping, and what “eating well” actually needs to cost.
Listen to our previous episode about saving money while filling your pantry:
How to Build a Cost-Effective Pantry: Save Money, Time & Stress
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Download the Two Raw Sisters app on the Apple App Store here, or Google Play here.
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