Show Notes
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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