# The Trick to Rewire Your Brain, Journaling, Packed Lunch Upgrades & Omega-3 Scandals

An episode of [The Wellness Scoop](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1428704212), 5 Oct 2026, 57 min.

Audio: https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR9241019774.mp3

Can writing actually rewire your brain and make you more resilient? Is journaling woo woo? We dig into the science of expressive writing, plus why the mackerel in your supermarket might not be what you think and what that means for your omega-3 intake. We’re also sharing our easiest packed lunch upgrades, looking at the return of ultra-thin beauty ideals, and tracking the latest crackdown on social media and addictive algorithms. • Get your copy of Rhi's book on how to build a lunch box, HERE • Try the incredible app created by listener Shari: Feed Muchi! The Way 30-day trail: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com For more from Rhi and Ella: • Order your copy of Ella's new book: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives • Order your copy of Rhi's new book: The Fibre Formula • Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: 'Ready, Set, Cook!' • Sign up to Rhitrition+ HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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