In this podcast we interview Belinda Matwali. Belinda is a spiritual meditation and inner work mentor and guide. In her words she "works with people to help them to connect with their essence, make peace with their self limiting beliefs, and lean into the magic of their highest potential".  In this episode of the Chief Psychology Officer, we (Angela Malik and Dr Amanda Potter) will talk to Belinda about the importance of meditation and nutrition and its impact on wellbeing and performance. We will also look at the relationship between psychology, neuroscience and meditation and the difference between meditation and mindfulness. Finally, we have a few tips and recommendations to help you get started to try meditation. The Chief Psychology Officer website is now available https://www.thecpo.co.uk/   Please like and follow Zircon for more podcasts and articles at https://www.linkedin.com/company/zircon-consulting-ltd/ If you have questions or would like to speak to Dr Amanda Potter please contact her via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amandapotterzircon or via email: [email protected]  For further infromation about Spiritual Meditation and Nutrition or to contact Belinda please go to  https://www.listenuptherapy.com/ or https://www.belindamatwali.com Timestamps Meditation & Nutrition ·       00:00 – Introduction to Meditation & Nutrition ·       00:28 – Why should we touch the sun and eat the earth? ·       01:17 – Belinda Matwali: Career History ·       02:55 – Acceptance of Meditation ·       03:16 – Not strictly taught on its own ·       04:01 – Listen Up Therapy ·       05:53 – Why is this so important? Nadi ·       07:44 – The science to perfect nirvana ·       09:00 – Dopamine & Serotonin ·       09:29 – This seems to make logical sense… ·       10:22 – The Levels of Meditation ·       11:11 – Master of your own body & mind ·       12:48 – Connect with the past ·       13:55 – Active Meditation & the 5 Senses Dharma ·       15:01 – An idle mind is the devil’s plaything… ·       16:35 – Prajna & Mindfulness ·       18:03 – Nutrition ·       19:16 – The gifts of the Earth ·       20:34 – I wanna be healthy, but I just love food! ·       21:17 – Nirodha ·       22:11 – (Not so) Cruel Intentions Dhatu ·       23:18 – You’re feeling sleepy… ·       25:16 – Exercise ·       26:06 – Gotta love that Neuroscience! ·       27:00 – Neuroplasticity ·       29:18 – Watch where you work… ·       30:10 – Where do I put down my mat? Namaste ·       31:57 – Tips for taking up Meditation ·       33:15 – Joining up to Listen Up Therapy ·       34:17 – The end.