Natalie Leal is a journalist based in the UK. She holds a BSc and Master’s degree in Social Anthropology and writes about a range of subjects, including culture, society, politics, innovation, technology, and sustainability. Her work has appeared in national and local press and she can be found tweeting at @NatalieLeal_.

People are looking for a visceral reprieve from the permacrisis

Essential Escapism

People expect brands to rise to society’s challenges

Shared Values

 is a chartered psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland, a parenting coach, and a mother of five. She's also the founder of Reclaim Parenthood Membership.

Catherine Lippe is a registered nutritionist and the founder of 

. She has more than 15 years of experience within the private and public sectors and specialises in paediatric nutrition.

Sophia Procter is the CEO and founder of 

, which offers the first kids’ plate with a built-in track, helping to solve mealtime struggles.

United Kingdom

Parenting

General food

The Independent

Express

The Conversation

Mars Food

Interview with Catherine Hallissey conducted by the author

People Management

Sainsbury’s

Grocery Gazette

The Guardian

Which?

Manchester Evening News

Politics Home

The Mirror

Interview with Catherine Lippe conducted by the author

Interview with Sophia Procter conducted by the author

Esports News UK

Samsung

YouGov

Birmingham Live

The Family Dinner Project

Although the benefits of shared meal times are well established, busy schedules, stretched budgets, and digital habits mean that the traditional family dinner is in decline. So, how can brands help Britons take the stress out of preparing meals and make dinner a fun and relaxing part of every day?