Fox & Bloom founder stars on the Food Rebels podcast

So, I did something! I starred on a podcast and it went live in March - and I'm so excited to share it.

For International Women's Day, I was thrilled to take part in Food Rebels - a refreshing, real-talk podcast featuring women from all walks of life and innovative industries across Kent. We opened up conversations that we don't always have around skincare, leaning into the connection between our lifestyles, our nutrition (mainly our gut) and our skin. How what we consume is directly affecting and supporting our skin barrier, and how de-stressing and introducing daily rituals can really help to improve it.

AJ from Food Rebels even trialled the Fox & Bloom products and said how amazing she thought they were - particularly because her skin is often so sensitive. We also talked about being never too old to start a business, the importance of looking after yourself, and how Fox & Bloom is all for the environment.

More evidence is emerging about the gut-skin axis and why it matters so much. When the gut is healthy and we're feeding it everything it needs, digestion is efficient, nutrients are absorbed, and inflammation is balanced. Conversely, imbalances in the gut - whether due to diet, stress, or lifestyle - can trigger inflammation that shows up on the skin as breakouts, sensitivity, redness, or dryness. Start with the gut, and everything will follow.

There's also a much wider conversation now around stress and skin. Skin is deeply connected to the nervous system, the gut, our hormones, and our emotional state - and chronic stress really does show up on our skin. Ultimately, it's about supporting the whole system: sleep, movement, nourishment, connection, and daily rituals. Skincare alone cannot override a dysregulated nervous system.

Listen to the full episode and let us know what you think - you can also hear from other brilliant Kentish producers while you're there.

Listen to the Food Rebels podcast featuring Fox & Bloom here