Meet the Quest Leaders: Happy Hormones – Cook. Learn. Nourish. Thrive.

Beth Wright and Aline Davies, co-authors of Happy Hormones: Recipes to Balance and Thrive, will lead an interactive cooking and women’s health Quest workshop that connects the science of hormonal health with the joy of delicious, nourishing food.

Q: What conventional wisdom does this Quest flip?

Healthy eating has become synonymous with restriction, calorie counting and giving up the foods you love. We want to show that food is one of the most powerful tools we have to support hormones, energy and long-term health — and that eating well can be delicious, satisfying and joyful.

Q: Why do people need this Quest right now?

Women’s health is finally receiving the attention it deserves, but misinformation has never been greater. Every meal is an opportunity to support your future health. The earlier women understand how nutrition influences hormones, metabolism and healthy ageing, the more empowered they become.

Q: What is the single biggest “lightbulb moment” you predict participants will have?

That hormones influence far more than fertility or menopause. They affect how we think, sleep, recover, build muscle, manage stress and feel every day. Once women understand that, many of the symptoms they’ve been blaming on themselves suddenly make sense.

Q: What is one hands-on activity attendees will actually do?

Together we’ll prepare and enjoy recipes from Happy Hormones, using them as a starting point to explore the science of nutrition and women’s health.

Q: Complete this sentence: “People will walk into this Quest feeling ______, but they will walk out feeling ______.”

People will walk into this Quest feeling confused by conflicting advice, but they will walk out feeling informed, empowered and confident to make choices that support their health.

Quests take place on the morning of 2 October, before the main TEDxTinHau Women event. You can purchase a full-day ticket that includes the Morning Quest workshop, lunch and transport to the venue for the main event in the afternoon. Spots are limited so book your tickets HERE. For more information about other five Quests see the details on our website HERE.