Feed your curiosity.

What is Brain Food?

Brain Food is a different kind of social event.

A chance to share great food with curious people, explore fascinating ideas about what makes us think, behave and live the way we do, and enjoy conversations that go a little deeper.

Each month, we bring a new topic to the table, drawing on ideas from psychology, neuroscience and behavioural science.

But this isn't a lecture. You’re part of the conversation.

Come on your own or with friends. Come curious. Leave connected.

The next Brain Food

Rethinking Stress

Wednesday 23 September 18:30-20:30

What version of you turns up when you’re stressed?

Stress is a normal brain-and-body response that helps us meet demanding situations. But it can also leave us snappy, scattered, withdrawn or convinced that everything is an emergency.

Join us for an honest conversation about how stress shows up in our bodies, thoughts, behaviour and relationships. We’ll share experiences, perhaps laugh at some of the things we do under pressure, and explore why stress isn’t always the enemy.

The aim is for you to leave understanding your own stress response a little better, armed with practical tools to navigate it more effectively, and hopefully feeling more connected and less alone in the experience.

Your ticket includes:

• A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
• Guided conversation led by Leigh Campbell-Wan
• A delicious Japanese meal
• A small group to keep the conversation meaningful

Who is Brain Food for?

People who are curious. About themselves, other people and the world around them.

You don't need to know anything about psychology or neuroscience, and there are no clever answers required. Just bring an open mind and a willingness to join the conversation.

Some people come with friends. Some come alone. Either way, the evening is designed to make it easy to connect, contribute and feel part of the table.

No expertise needed. Just curiosity.

Past Brain Food Sessions

The Science of Goal-Setting

27th August 2026

Why do some goals quietly disappear while others turn into lasting change?

An evening of thoughtful conversation and delicious Japanese food exploring what psychology and neuroscience can tell us about motivation, habits and meaningful goals.

We talked about the importance of:

• Choosing goals that really matter and the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai.
• Connecting goals with the person you are becoming - even if you're not there yet.
• Translating goals into specific behaviours that fit into your current life. 
• Making progress visible and rewarding. 
• Having a plan for difficult days.