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Vicky Pattison on PMDD, egg freezing and sex education

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison opens up about her personal battle with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), a debilitating condition that goes far beyond typical PMS symptoms. She candidly discusses the physical and emotional toll it's taken on her life, and how finally getting diagnosed changed everything.

Vicky also shares her experience with egg freezing, offering an honest perspective on the process, the emotions involved, and why she made this important decision for her future. Her vulnerability about fertility and planning for motherhood will resonate with many listeners navigating similar choices.

Vicky’s new show ‘Maybe, Baby?’ is available to stream now on Channel 4.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 What Is PMDD? Understanding the Symptoms

03:16 Two Weeks of Hell: Living with PMDD

05:51 Five Years to Get a Diagnosis: Medical Gaslighting

08:13 "Just a Period" - How Doctors Dismissed My Pain

10:21 The Social Media Diagnosis That Changed Everything

12:16 Finally Heard: Getting My PMDD Diagnosis

14:46 Why Boys Need to Learn About Periods

17:31 Antidepressants for PMDD: The Treatment Dilemma

20:36 Navigating PMDD as a Couple

24:11 Maybe Baby: Our Fertility Journey on TV

27:01 Freezing My Eggs at 35: Taking Control

30:31 The Hate I Got for Freezing My Eggs

33:16 One Message That Made It All Worth It

37:21 Can You Be a Good Mum with PMDD?

42:01 Feel Your Feels: My Wellness Advice

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Ashley James: The misogynistic labels that keep women small

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

What does it really mean to navigate womanhood under constant scrutiny? This week on Well Enough, author, DJ and broadcaster Ashley James explains the impossible standards women face.

Ashley reveals the truth about misogynistic labels, from the slut-shaming she experienced at an all-boys school to being called 'selfish' both for not having children and then for wanting a life outside motherhood. She shares how becoming a mum forced her to confront her own internalised misogyny - and why birth trauma is dismissed as a 'negative mindset problem' rather than a maternity care failing.

We also explore the hidden costs of being a woman, from the £20,000 women spend on menstruation in their lifetime to the double standards that mean female voices are constantly questioned while male commentators speak without proving their credentials.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction

03:16 The Misogyny Behind Calling Women Influencers

05:46 Slut-Shamed at 14

08:21 Punished for Having a Woman's Body

11:01 Why "Bimbo" Needs Reclaiming

14:06 The Impossible Standards of Mothers

17:11 Regretting Motherhood

20:16 Birth Trauma & the Failure of Maternity Care.

22:46 Why C-Sections Shouldn't Be Shamed

26:31 Childcare Costs More Than My Mortgage

28:46 The Pressure to "Bounce Back" After Birth

32:26 Trolls & Misogyny: Refusing to Be Silenced

36:41 The Hidden Cost of Having a Period

40:31 Medical Gaslighting: Why Women's Pain Is Dismissed

43:21 Raising Kids Without Misogynistic Labels

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Fashion model and author Rosie Viva: My life with bipolar

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Rosie Viva used to travel the world as a fashion model. It wasn’t until being arrested after a psychotic episode in Stansted Airport that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

On the week of World Bipolar Day, Rosie joins Emilie on Well Enough to ask: what does the world still get wrong about bipolar, especially for women.

Rosie’s book ‘Completely Normal and Totally Fine’ charts her journey with bipolar. She documents mania, depression and recovery all whilst navigating relationships, jobs and her new identity. In today’s episode, she also shares her one rule for drinking on medication, how to manage hypomania without losing the magic, and why thinking she was Susan Boyle for a week taught her family not to challenge delusions.

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Timecodes:

00:00 What Is Bipolar Disorder? Breaking Down the Basics

02:46 Type 1 vs Type 2 Bipolar: Understanding the Difference

05:21 Misdiagnosis: When Doctors Miss Bipolar in Women

08:16 The Psychotic Episode That Changed Everything

10:11 Religious Delusions & Mania: My Breaking Point

11:26 Arrested at Stansted Airport: The Baggage Drop Incident

13:01 The Shame Around Mental Illness Nobody Talks About

15:16 Getting the Right Medication: Why It Takes Time

17:26 When Therapy Goes Wrong: My NHS Experience

20:01 Managing Hypermania: Practical Tools That Work

22:16 Navigating Friendships with Bipolar Disorder

24:51 PMDD & Bipolar: The Hidden Connection for Women

27:31 Can Women with Bipolar Be Stable? The Answer Is Yes

29:56 How to Know If You Have Bipolar: First Steps

32:31 Making My Channel 4 Documentary: Telling My Story

35:26 Is My Madness Actually Magic? Reframing Bipolar

38:01 The Euphoria of Hypermania: Like Astronauts in Space

39:21 Drinking with Bipolar: My One Simple Rule

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Why 96% lack this nutrient: Rhiannon Lambert on the UK's food crisis

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

The UK has a nutrition problem, and it's not the one most wellness influencers are shouting about. While TikTok pushes high-protein everything, Britain quietly ranks second-worst globally for fibre intake.

Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert joins Emilie to expose the fibre gap, reveal why Parliament is finally paying attention, and explain how protein hype has distracted us from a genuine public health crisis. Only 4% of Brits meet the 30 gram daily target, and 80% think fibre is just about bowel movements - missing its profound impact on immunity, heart health, brain function, and even longevity.

Rhiannon also dismantles dangerous wellness trends, explains why "what I eat in a day" videos are mostly fiction, and shares the changing gender norms behind our lost cooking culture.

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Timecodes

00:00 The Pressure to Be a Perfect Nutritionist

02:46 The Reality of “What I Eat in a Day” Videos

05:46 The UK's Shocking Fibre Crisis

09:16 Why Diet Culture Destroyed Our Relationship with Food

12:01 Rhiannon’s journey: Opera Singer to Nutritionist

15:46 Taking the Fibre Fight to Parliament

18:56 Why Fibre Has Had Such Bad PR

22:11 The Protein Hype Has Done Damage

25:21 How to Eat More Mindfully

28:16 Fibre for Immunity, Heart Health & Your Brain

32:46 Why Women Lost Cooking Skills

35:01 Wellness Trends to Avoid

37:51 Why Social Connection is as Important as Nutrition

40:26 Simple Swaps for Better Gut Health

41:21 Shut Out the Noise

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Cherry Healey: This is what happened when I hit perimenopause at 40

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

TV presenter Cherry Healey shares her unexpected perimenopause journey, revealing how debilitating anxiety and heart palpitations at age 40 led her to nearly seek antidepressants, before discovering her symptoms were hormonal.

In this conversation, Cherry discusses the misdiagnosis crisis facing women in their forties, the connection between depleting estrogen and UTIs (including her own life-threatening sepsis scare), and why she believes perimenopause is actually "the main event", not menopause itself.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Perimenopause Hit at 40: Cherry's Story

02:11 When Menopause Was Taboo

04:01 The Dread That Won't Go Away

05:36 Finally Getting Diagnosed

07:01 How Misdiagnosis Destroys Women's Lives

08:06 Is Perimenopause the Main Event

10:06 Perimenopause as a Gift

11:21 Why Lifting Weights Changes Everything

14:31 Perimenopause Ended My Relationship

16:01 Should You Get Your Hormones Tested?

17:26 Track Your Cycle to Understand Your Body

21:26 The Power of Sleep

22:31 UTIs & Perimenopause: The Hidden Link

24:26 My UTI Turned Into Sepsis

27:01 Advice for Women Turning 40

32:21 The Wellness Boom & Longevity

38:46 What Makes You Feel Well Enough

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Emma Barnett on motherhood, IVF and endometriosis

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

This week, award-winning BBC broadcaster, journalist and author Emma Barnett joins us to challenge everything we think we know about the newborn bubble. Emma's new book, Maternity Service, tears through the toxic positivity of early motherhood with refreshing - and often hilarious - honesty.

From the physical reality of recovering from a C-section to the quiet grief of losing your pre-baby identity, Emma holds nothing back. She also opens up about 21 years without an endometriosis diagnosis, six rounds of IVF, and how she's learned to survive - and thrive - with a chronic pain condition while raising two children and fronting some of the UK's biggest radio programmes.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction: Why Maternity Leave Is a Lie

01:01 What Is Maternity Service? The Book Explained

01:31 Six Rounds of IVF and 21 Years Without a Diagnosis

02:01 Matrescence: How Your Identity Shifts When You Become a Mother

04:10 Can You Ever Really Prepare for Becoming a Mother?

05:03 Toxic Positivity in Motherhood

06:30 Reframing Motherhood as a Tour of Duty

07:35 The Physical Reality: Healing a Broken Body After Birth

08:57 C-Sections, Too Posh to Push, and the Stigma of Stomach Surgery

09:50 What Is a Hypertonic Pelvic Floor? What No One Tells You

11:25 The Loneliness of New Motherhood Nobody Talks About

12:22 Identity Loss: Your Maternity Uniform and the Flattening of Self

14:01 IVF, Bruising, and the Hidden Uniform of Fertility Treatment

16:29 Delayed Gratification: The Survival Skill Every Mother Needs

18:20 Perimenopause, Grief, and the Pressure to Have It All

21:23 Maternity Discrimination and the Psychology of Being Replaced

23:30 Is Boredom on Maternity Leave Normal? Yes, and Here's Why

24:40 Writing a Letter to Your Pre-Baby Self

26:35 Ready to Talk: Emma's New BBC Podcast on Women's Interior Lives

30:50 The Best Books on Motherhood Emma Recommends

39:00 Living With Endometriosis: The Diagnosis That Took 21 Years

42:20 Endometriosis and IVF: When Getting Pregnant Becomes a Crisis

49:30 Emma's Tip for Feeling Well Enough: The Power of Music

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Endometriosis warning signs you should know PLUS how to ask your GP

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women - yet it still takes an average of eight years to be diagnosed. Why are so many living with debilitating pain for so long?

In this episode, Emilie sits down with GP, TV doctor and endometriosis advocate Dr Raj Arora to unpack the reality of living with a chronic condition that is too often dismissed as “just bad periods”.

We explore the early warning signs of endometriosis, why painful and heavy periods should never be normalised, and how cultural stigma can delay women from seeking help. Dr Raj also explains how the historical exclusion of women from medical research has shaped everything from diagnosis to pain management - and what needs to change.

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Timecodes:

00:00 What Is Endometriosis?

01:15 Endometriosis Explained: What’s Happening in the Body

02:55 Why Does It Take 8 Years to Get an Endometriosis Diagnosis?

04:00 The Gender Pain Gap & Why Women’s Pain Is Ignored

06:05 Dr Raj Arora’s 11 Year Diagnosis Journey

09:20 Painful Periods vs Endometriosis: What’s Normal?

10:45 Medical Misogyny & The Lack of Women in Research

14:35 How to Advocate for Yourself at the GP

17:40 Endometriosis Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

20:40 How Is Endometriosis Diagnosed? (Laparoscopy, MRI & Tests)

22:05 Endometriosis Treatment Options: Surgery & Hormonal Therapy

23:10 Is There a Cure for Endometriosis?

24:10 How Common Is Endometriosis in the UK?

25:40 Endometriosis, Work & Menstrual Leave

28:20 Fertility, Egg Freezing & Why Doctors Take It Seriously

31:45 Why Doctors Need Better Training in Women’s Health

33:40 Managing Endometriosis: Lifestyle, Diet & Exercise

35:00 Natural Pain Relief, Heat Therapy & TENS Machines

38:20 Finding Support: Endometriosis Community & Online Forums

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The Endometriosis Foundation helpline 0808 808 2227

Symptom Checker to create a letter to take to your GP

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Tim Spector on ferments, cheese and food packaging myths

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Well Enough, we’re joined by the man who effectively pioneered the British gut-health revolution: Professor Tim Spector. As a leading genetic epidemiologist and the force behind ZOE, Spector has spent decades deconstructing why health outcomes are not all about genetics - it turns out our microbes are the ones calling the shots.

Tim explains why a sanitized modern life is making us miserable and how the simple act of fermentation can act as a "vaccine" for the immune system. We’re talking about the "Four Ks" - Kefir, Kombucha, Kimchi, and Kraut - and why your expensive probiotic supplement might be a waste of money compared to a wedge of raw-milk cheese.

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00:00 Introduction: Meeting Professor Tim Specter

00:27 What is Fermentation? A Simple Definition

01:21 Science Behind the Health Benefits of Ferments

01:58 How Microbes Stimulate Your Immune System

02:37 The Zoe Study: Why 3 Portions a Day Matters

03:45 Real Results: Mood, Energy, and Hunger Improvements

04:53 From Genetics to the Microbiome Revolution

06:03 Why Identical Twins Have Different Gut Microbes

06:48 How Modern Life Is Killing Our Good Bacteria

07:31 The Hidden Cost of Overusing Antibiotics

08:36 The "Four Ks" of Fermented Foods

09:24 Beware of "Wellness Washing" in Supermarkets

10:18 Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?

11:15 Pickled vs. Fermented: How to Tell the Difference

12:47 Postbiotics: The Benefit of "Dead" Microbes

13:49 How to Choose a High-Quality Kefir

16:38 Foods to Avoid: Artificial Sweeteners & Fake Fruits

17:47 Why You Should Introduce Ferments Slowly

19:10 Supplements vs. Whole Foods: Which is Better?

20:41 Best Cheeses for Gut Health (Unpasteurized & Raw)

23:13 Choosing the Right Kombucha: Sugar & Stevia

26:38 Tim Specter’s Daily Gut Health Routine

30:16 Alcohol and the Gut: Red Wine vs. Spirits

32:13 Budget Tips: Fermenting Scraps at Home

34:58 Explaining the Gut-Brain Axis

41:53 The #1 Tip: Diversity of 30 Plants a Week

Ateh Jewel on divorce, trying Ozempic and dating in her 40s

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Society loves to tell women that life peaks in their twenties. The story is that beauty and desirability have an expiration date. But for many, midlife isn’t an ending, it’s a turning point.

This week on Well Enough, Emilie sits down with award-winning beauty journalist and brand founder, Ateh Jewel. After decades in an industry that often told her she didn’t fit the mold, Ateh is now reclaiming her narrative and sense of self with unapologetic joy. She challenges the cultural scripts that define women by their age or relationship status and explains why her 40s have been her most powerful decade yet.

Ateh opens up about the moment that led to her divorce after a 26-year relationship and how she navigated the "feral" reality of modern dating as a midlife woman. You’ll also hear Ateh describe her experience as a black woman in the beauty industry, battling outdated and oftentimes ignorant views from those with financial power.

Ateh also shares the shame she experienced surrounding Type 2 diabetes, her candid experience with Ozempic, and why reclaiming her health through weightlifting was an act of radical self-love.

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Timecodes

00:00 Life After 40: Why Your Best Years Are Ahead

02:49 Childfree or Not: Defining Your Worth as a Woman

05:00 Surviving the Beauty Industry as a Black Woman

07:44 Why Beauty is Political

12:14 Overcoming Racism in Venture Capital

15:48 Diversity in the Beauty Industry

17:53 The Truth About Divorce After 26 Years

20:39 Finding Your Support System Post-Breakup

22:58 Reframing Divorce: Why It’s Not a Failure

25:50 Weight Loss Journey: Ozempic & Lifting Weights

28:28 Using Dating Apps in your 40s

31:40 Fetishization & Safety in Dating

34:05 Parenting Gen Z Girls in the Social Media Age

38:18 ‘Burn It Down’: How to Start Your Life Over

40:05 Strategic Advice for Navigating Divorce

43:00 Healing Trauma Through Pets & Routine

51:30 The Shame of Type 2 Diabetes & Sugar Addiction

Valentine’s Special: Sex expert Dr Tara on improving sexual wellness

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Sexual wellness is often reduced to physical sensation - but what if it could be the key to mental clarity, relationship harmony and professional success?

Today, Emilie sits down with Dr. Tara to explore the three dimensions of sexual health that most people ignore.

We dig into the root causes of the low self-esteem epidemic among women and challenge the restrictive cultural scripts we inherited from previous generations.

Dr. Tara explains the tangible ROI of an orgasm and why "sex positivity" is about more than just being open-minded. We also navigate the dark side of digital intimacy, from the dehumanization of AI sex bots to the misogyny lurking in your DMs. This is a candid look at how reclaiming your sexuality can fundamentally change how you show up in the world.

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Timecodes

00:00 The 3 Dimensions of Sexual Wellness

01:48 Relationship Advice: Frequency & Communication

03:22 Defining Sex Positivity vs. Sex Negativity

05:13 Why Pleasure Is Medicine for Physical & Mental Health

07:29 Why Doctors Don't Talk About Sex

09:03 Overcoming Cultural Scripts & Sexual Repression

10:18 How We Teach Children Sexual Shame

12:42 The ROI of Orgasms: Career & Confidence

14:37 Building Sexual Self-Esteem & Intimacy

16:43 The Historical Roots of Low Self-Esteem in Women

18:32 Debunking "High Value" Woman Narratives

20:12 Morning Masturbation & The Hormonal Cocktail

22:48 Body Autonomy: Clothing & Self-Worth

24:53 The Reality of the "Trad Wife" Trend

26:33 Dealing with Unwanted DMs & Fetishization

28:27 The Madonna-Whore Complex Explained

30:38 Double Standards in Casual Sex & Dating

31:58 Best Sex Education Books & Resources

33:57 Clapping Back at Judgmental Comments

35:48 Idiosyncratic Masturbation & Vibrator Dependency

38:17 Sex Toy Recommendations: Discreet & Sustainable Options

39:52 The Dark Side of AI Sex Robots

42:13 Sex Therapist vs. Sex Coach: What's the Difference?

46:12 How to Practice Sexual Meditation

48:21 The Power of Sex Journaling & Affirmations

Dr Karan Rajan on women’s health myths, intermittent fasting and glucose spikes

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Well Enough, we sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan - NHS surgeon, author, and the internet’s favourite health myth-buster.

With millions of followers looking to him for clarity, Dr. Karan has made a name for himself by dismantling health myths and translating complex medical studies into accessible, life-changing advice.

We dig into the topics dominating your social media feeds: Is "cortisol face" real? Do you actually have a "leaky gut"? And is intermittent fasting a miracle cure or a hormonal disaster for women? Dr. Karan explains why we need to stop treating our bodies like they are broken and start focusing on the unsexy but essential pillars of health.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Fighting Health Misinformation

01:35 Intermittent Fasting for Women

02:35 Fasting for Weight Loss vs. Gut Health

03:55 Does Fasting Heal Leaky Gut?

05:30 What is Leaky Gut Actually?

06:50 IBS vs. IBD vs. Leaky Gut

07:45 The Truth About Glucose Spikes

08:55 Are CGMs Accurate for Non-Diabetics?

10:00 The Dangers of Glucose Hacking

10:50 Sleep Trackers & Orthosomnia

12:40 Cortisol Face & Belly Fat Myths

14:40 The "Wellness Washing" Industry

15:35 The 5 Unsexy Pillars of Health

16:40 Probiotics vs. Fibre

18:05 The 3-Month Fiber Challenge

19:10 Fibre Supplements & GLP-1 (Ozempic)

20:45 Inulin & Bloating Side Effects

23:25 Pregnancy, Protein & Constipation

24:35 The Gut-Skin & Gut-Brain Axis

26:10 Do You Need a Gut Detox?

28:30 Liver Detox Myths

29:55 Red Flags in Wellness Influencers

32:20 Carnivore Diet Risks

35:20 Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor

40:40 Dr. Rajan's #1 Health Tip

Deliciously Ella founder Ella Mills: Building her nutrition empire, simple cooking tips, and beating wellness overwhelm

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Wellness has never been louder, or more confusing. From six week bikini plans to “wellness-washed” products promising miracle quick fixes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even made breakfast.

This week on Well Enough, Emilie Lavinia sits down with Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella. Ella sprung into the public eye in the early 2010s as a food blogger and has gone on to build one of the UK’s most trusted plant-based brands. She’s watched the wellness industry grow into a multi-trillion-dollar machine and she’s refreshingly honest about what’s gone wrong along the way.

Ella shares what it really takes to build a household name, how she balances entrepreneurship with family life, and why true health has nothing to do with quick fixes or perfection.

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00:00 Introduction

01:03 The Evolution of the Wellness Industry

02:18 Wellness Trends

03:26 The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods

04:13 Stop Overcomplicating Wellness

05:42 Why the Wellness Industry is Failing Us

06:47 Overcoming Burnout and Mental Load

07:38 Sustainable Meal Planning for Busy Families

08:42 Small Habits: 5-Minute Meditation & Breathwork

10:31 Health is Not a Six-Week Bikini Plan

11:39 How to Eat More Fiber Daily

12:54 The 1% Rule for Habit Change

14:21 The Power of Community and Movement

15:52 What is Wellness Washing?

17:23 Moving Beyond "Biohacking" & Hype

18:48 Is Vegan Food Ultra-Processed?

20:47 The Rise of the Flexitarian Diet

23:02 10-Minute Recipe: Fancy Butter Beans on Toast

26:24 Morning Routines and Digital Detox

33:38 The Power of Doing "Well Enough"

Joe Wicks on protein, his controversial documentary, fatherhood & phone addiction

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Joe Wicks – a national fitness treasure – had a turbulent 2025. After speaking out against protein bars and ultra-processed food, he faced an unexpected backlash. Once the nation’s PE teacher during lockdown, Joe joins us to reflect on the emotional impact of that criticism, and how he balances family life with the pressure to maintain a flawless public image.

In this candid chat, Joe discusses his new cookbook, which focuses on helping us add more protein to our diets, and brings his trademark warmth and honesty. He opens up about his concerns around social media, and shares how his children are beginning to understand his rise to fame.

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction

02:16 Why is Everyone Obsessed With Protein?

03:10 The Real Benefits of Protein for Women & Perimenopause

05:10 The "Protein Halo": Avoiding Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

06:36 The Link Between Diet, Mood, and Mental Health

08:14 Why Joe Wicks Made the Controversial UPF Documentary

10:11 Facing Backlash from the Fitness Community

12:12 Why the Food Industry Stresses Joe Out

14:15 Is Healthy Eating Too Expensive?

16:32 The Power of Batch Cooking & Meal Planning

18:24 Rejecting "Perfection" in Nutrition

20:14 Joe Wicks on Vulnerability and "Off Days"

22:11 Why Authenticity is More Important Than a "Highlights Reel"

24:00 The Dangers of AI Filters and Fitness Influencers

25:54 How to Beat Phone Addiction

27:18 Joe Wicks on His Political Legacy (The Next Jamie Oliver?)

29:02 Homeschooling and Raising Healthy Kids

31:20 Joe’s Top Tip: How to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables

34:18 Transitioning from Veganism to an Omnivore Diet

37:16 The "Phone Free Dad" Rule & Importance of Sleep

30 plants a week: the gold standard for a healthy gut microbiome? | Well Enough Highlights

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

The advice to eat your greens is nothing new, but scientific research is now putting a specific number on just how much variety our bodies actually need. In this highlight from Well Enough, we return to the subject of the microbiome and the science of eating well.

Our guest is Dr Megan Rossi, also known as The Gut Health Doctor, who discusses a landmark study from the American Gut Project that changed how we view dietary diversity.

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6 essential tips to let your hormones live in harmony | Well Enough Highlights

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Hormones frequently get a bad reputation, often being blamed for mood swings and feeling unwell. However, understanding how to support them can change your entire outlook on health.

In this highlight from Well Enough, host Emilie Lavinia is joined by Hannah Alderson, a hormone expert who believes that the negative PR around our body's chemical messengers needs to stop.

Hannah shares her perspective on finding balance and listening to your body signals - revealing her super simple hormone health toolkit.

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Millie Mackintosh: My favourite alcohol free drinks | Well Enough Highlights

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The sober curious movement is growing rapidly, with more people reevaluating their relationship with alcohol and seeking distinct alternatives that still feel special.

In this refreshing highlight from the Well Enough podcast, host Emilie Lavinia explores the world of sobriety and mindful drinking. Millie Mackintosh is a former Made in Chelsea star and vocal sobriety advocate, sharing her journey with millions online. Professor David Nutt, a world-leading expert on alcohol, explains the science behind alcohol’s negative affect on our brains.

In this clip, the focus is on practical enjoyment as Millie Mackintosh shares her personal recommendations.

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Longevity myths: The truth about celebrity wellness routines | Well Enough Highlights

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The pursuit of longevity is currently one of the biggest trends in wellness, with celebrity routines often setting the standard for youthful appearances. However, it is important to distinguish between strict health protocols and cosmetic assistance.

In this clip, Emilie Lavinia is joined by Nadine Baggott, ITV’s resident beauty expert, and Dr Sophie Shotter, a leading longevity doctor. Together, they discuss the reality of aging in the public eye. In this clip, you will get the honest truth about why your favorite stars always look so glowing and perfect.

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Can a good night’s sleep solve hormonal chaos? | Well Enough Highlights

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Sleep is often the first casualty of a busy life, yet it remains the foundation of our overall health. In this Well Enough, Emilie Lavinia and ITV This Morning’s Dr Zoe Williams discuss the critical link between rest and our body's internal chemistry.

Dr Zoe is a trusted medical voice on our TV screens, who breaks down the science behind circadian rhythms and endocrine health. In this clip, you will learn exactly why getting a good night's sleep is not just about energy but is absolutely essential for healthy, functioning hormones.

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The surprising truth about fibre and gut health | Well Enough Highlights

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Gut health has become a dominant topic in the wellness world, but navigating the advice on nutrition can sometimes feel overwhelming.

In this highlight from Well Enough, we’re joined by Dr Megan Rossi - also known as The Gut Health Doctor - and plant-based Chef Gemma Ogston. Together, they bring a blend of medical expertise and culinary practicalities to the table. In this clip, you will discover a surprising revelation about how our bodies utilize fibre.

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Dr Alex George & Psychotherapist Anna Mathur: How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Is "toxic positivity" ruining your mental health? In this episode, we speak to former UK government Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr. Alex George, and psychotherapist and author Anna Mathur to dismantle the pressure to be happy all the time and explore the science of finding joy in the small things.

We discuss the difference between dopamine hits and true happiness, why we wear "masks" to hide depression, and the biology behind stress and joy. Plus, Dr. Alex and Anna share actionable tools - like Alex’s brilliantly simple “2 minute rule” and cognitive reframing techniques - to help you build mental fitness, manage ADHD, and combat loneliness.

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Timecodes

00:00 The Role of Negative Emotions

00:51 Is Happiness Just Hormones?

01:29 Why Stress Blocks Joy (Fight or Flight)

02:14 Cortisol vs Serotonin

02:52 Dopamine Hits vs True Joy

03:41 The Dangers of Toxic Positivity

04:08 Depression and Wearing the "Mask"

05:27 Dr. Alex on ADHD & Vulnerability

06:55 Antidepressants and Breaking Stigma

08:05 The Loneliness of Hiding Feelings

09:28 Men's Mental Health & Fear of Abandonment

11:42 Mental Fitness vs. Mental Illness

13:43 Childhood Trauma & Suppressing Emotions

16:47 Neuroplasticity: Can We Rewire Our Brains?

18:32 Motivation vs. Discipline

19:55 Overcoming Self-Sabotage

22:26 Letting Go of Perfectionism

24:17 Combatting the Loneliness Epidemic

27:32 Decision Fatigue & Social Media Burnout

28:44 The Problem with Gratitude (And How to Fix It)

33:14 The 2-Minute Rule (ADHD Hack)

34:55 How to Build Healthy Habits (The Snowball Effect)

36:26 Reframing: "I Have To" vs. "I Get To"

39:20 Wellness Non-Negotiables: Rest & Nature

More from today’s guests:

Dr Alex’s new book ‘Happy Habits’ | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Habits-Steps-Build-Life/dp/0241771463

Anna’s new book ‘The Good Decision Diary’ | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Decision-Diary-making-decisions/dp/0241707226

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Women’s Fitness: Instagram vs Reality with Alice Liveing and Shakira Akabusi

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Over 500 million people follow the #fitness hashtag on Instagram — but behind the workout videos, transformation posts, and motivational reels, what’s it really like to be a fitness influencer?

In this episode of Well Enough, Emilie Lavinia is joined by two leading voices in online fitness: Alice Liveing and Shakira Akabusi.

Alice Liveing has half a million followers on Instagram and shares positive advice on staying fit, in a sustainable way. But that wasn’t always the case. She began her online career as ‘Clean Eating Alice’ - an approach to nutrition which ultimately caused an eating disorder and even affected her menstrual cycle. Today, she opens up on what that lifestyle was like, sharing tips from her brand new book. Shakira - AKA Strong Like Mum - has fitness in her veins. You’ll know her as a resident fitness expert on ITV’S Lorraine.

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction

02:45 Why Lifting Weights Is Empowering For Women

04:00 "Influencer" vs Personal Trainer

06:50 The "Thinness" Trap & Misinformation

12:55 Best Self vs Thinnest Self

14:25 Performance Goals over Aesthetics

16:30 The Ozempic Era

18:30 Why We Hated PE at School

23:00 The Dangers of Viral Challenges

25:25 "Boring" Basics - Exercises That Work Best

27:30 Pros & Cons of Online Fitness Access

29:40 Gen Z, Longevity & Aesthetics

34:35 New Era of Female Sports Role Models

38:55 Cleaning Up Your Social Feed

40:05 Guide: Starting Fitness in Perimenopause

40:55 What is Progressive Overload?

42:15 Why Posture is Critical

44:55 Tips for Gym Anxiety

48:50 Wellness Non-Negotiables

More from today’s guests:

Alice’s new book ‘Give Me Strength’

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Millie Mackintosh Shares Sobriety Journey With Alcohol Expert Professor David Nutt

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Millie Mackintosh hit our TV screens in the early 2010s on reality show Made In Chelsea. Since then, she’s made the life changing decision to quit drinking. Now, she loves her sober lifestyle and supports a huge sober curious community online.

In this emotional episode, she shares her alcohol free journey with world-leading authority on alcohol and drug science, Professor David Nutt. Together, they discuss the normalization of binge drinking culture, why Gen Z is rejecting alcohol and bust a common myth about tequila.

You’ll hear strategies from Millie’s book ‘Bad Drunk’ - which she co-wrote with NHS GP Dr Ellie Cannon - charting her sober journey and documenting the profound mental and physical health benefits she experienced by quitting booze. Professor David Nutt will help you make informed decisions about your own alcohol consumption with an evidence-based look at how alcohol affects the body and brain.

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Timecodes

00:00 Millie Mackintosh: My Life-Changing Decision to Quit Drinking

01:07 The Normalization of Binge Drinking Culture

02:12 Why We Drink: Alcohol as a Social Lubricant

03:30 The Stigma of the "Problem Drinker"

04:30 Understanding Shame and Dependency

05:15 Does Tequila *Actually* Make You Happy?

06:15 Why Gen Z is Rejecting Alcohol

07:22 The Immediate Benefits: Weight Loss and Clarity

09:20 Natural Dopamine Hits

10:35 Why Non-Alcoholic Wine Often Fails

11:30 The Science of "Functional" Alcohol Alternatives

14:35 How to Quit Alcohol

16:20 Navigating Pubs When You Don't Drink

19:00 Handling Peer Pressure and Social Cues

20:25 Losing Friends When You Get Sober

21:40 How to Tell If You Are Drinking Too Much

23:15 Helping a Friend: How to Talk About Drinking

25:40 Alcohol and Cancer Risk

26:45 Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe?

28:05 The True Economic Cost of Hangovers

33:50 Advice for Partners

38:00 Sobriety and Parenting

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Millie Mackintosh’s book ‘Bad Drunk’ here

David’s book ‘Drink?: The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health’ here

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Body Image: This Episode Will Teach You How To Love Your Body | Jules Von Hep & Dr Brendan J Dunlop

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Jules Von Hep spent 20 years as a celebrity spray tanner, working with Hollywood actors and Victoria's Secret models. What did he learn? That every single person, no matter how "perfect," apologised for their body. Joined by expert Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Brendan J Dunlop, this episode explores the staggering impact of beauty standards on mental health.

This episode tackles the body image crisis, exploring why we are all conditioned to dislike how we look. We explore the drivers - toxic masculinity, social media algorithms, and stagnant marketing and discuss the shocking stat that 48% of men are struggling in silence with body image problems.

Jules shares his powerful journey from body dysmorphia to true body confidence, and Brendan gives practical tips for mindset shifts to love your body. This episode will teach you how to normalize the "body wobble," reframe exercise as self-love, and finally build a better relationship with the person in the mirror.

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Timecodes:

00:00 How Body Dysmorphia Shaped My Life

01:05 Launching a Body Confidence Brand

02:15 Expert Opinion: Are Male Body Image Issues Common?

03:09 48% of Men & Boys Struggle With This

05:10 Spray Tanner's Secret: Everybody Has Body Doubts

06:30 Common Body Image Triggers

08:00 Where Do Male Beauty Standards Come From?

09:35 How the Social Media Algorithm Feeds Body Image Insecurity

10:30 The Truth About Men's Underwear Models

12:10 Wellness Culture and the "Homogenization" of Looks

13:30 Why the Male Body Standard is "Stagnant and Boring"

14:20 Ozempic, Steroids & the Warped View of the Male Body

16:20 Internalized Phobia: Body Image in the Queer Community

18:05 Strategy: How to "Flip the Script" on Negative Self-Talk

20:55 "Don't Punish, Nourish" Your Body

23:10 The RuPaul Rule for Self Compassion

25:05 The "Drip in the Ceiling": An Analogy for Mental Health

30:15 Mindset Shift: Confidence is a Journey, Not a Destination

32:00 Two Practical Tips to Build Self-Love Today

More from today’s guests:

Jules’s book ‘The Confidence Ritual’ here

Brendan’s book ‘The Queer Mental Health Workbook’ here

Resources:

Been There - Been There is a charity with an app that connects people aged 18 and over with a vetted and trained Mentor to help with any body image issues they may be experiencing.

Young Minds Body Image support here

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Men’s Mental Health: Is There a Way Out of The Crisis? | Owen O’Kane and Matt Johnson

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Why are 12 million men in the UK suffering in complete silence?

Men and boys are told to "man up," but suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50. To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness month, we’re joined by therapist to Lewis Capaldi and Sunday Times Bestselling author Owen O’Kane, and broadcaster and mental health campaigner Matt Johnson.

Together they discuss the most common symptoms of anxiety and depression that men, their colleagues, family and friends can look out for - and share simple tools for addressing the men’s mental health crisis.

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Timecodes:

00:00 This is What Good Therapy is About

00:30 Defining Depression & Anxiety

01:15 Matt Johnson: My Experience with Severe Depression

02:20 The Hidden Symptom of Men's Depression

03:38 When To Seek Help for Depression

04:26 The Exhaustion of "Faking It" (Matt's Story)

05:27 A Therapy Technique: How to Relate to Your Depression

06:42 My Suicide Attempt: Learning Self-Compassion

08:12 The "Grim" State of UK Men's Mental Health Services

09:59 Has 'Diagnosis Culture' Become a Problem?

11:00 The 3 Parts of You: How To Rescue Your Inner Child

13:32 Why Men Struggle with Therapy (Wanting a Quick Fix)

15:30 The Problem with "Alpha Culture" and Self-Optimization

17:37 Toxic Masculinity: A Therapist's Personal Story

21:38 Men ARE Ready to Talk (But We Have a Problem with Teens)

23:13 Breaking Free from "What a Man Should Be"

29:22 "I Don't Want to Do The Feeling Stuff" - Why Men Fear Therapy

39:12 Free Tools to Use When You Can't Afford Therapy

44:43 The Practical Power of Hope (Even in Palliative Care)

50:47 The Dangers of the "Big Wellness" Industry

Resources if you’re in need:

Mind Charity | Useful contacts – suicidal thoughts

Campaign Against Living Miserably

Contact a Samaritan

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Can You Really Balance Hormones? With Dr Zoe Williams & Hannah Alderson

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Social media insists your hormones need "balancing." But what if that term is just a marketing-fueled myth? We’re sold expensive powders, trackers that spike our anxiety, and restrictive diets, all while chasing a state of "balance" that doesn't medically exist. This confusion is taking advantage of our insecurities, promising a quick fix for symptoms that are often caused by the stress of modern life itself.

Imagine finally cutting through that noise. This conversation, featuring insights from a GP and a nutritionist, dismantles the "balancing" trend and replaces it with a far more powerful concept: homeostasis. Discover the practical, foundational pillars that actually support your hormones—why eating breakfast is a non-negotiable, how a 30-second mindfulness trick can break the stress cycle, and the truth about supplements like berberine.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start supporting your body’s incredible, intricate design, this is the clarity you’ve been looking for.

Dr Zoe Williams is a familiar face on our TV screens as resident doctor on ITV’s This Morning. She’s also a practising NHS GP. Hannah Alderson is a nutritionist, PCOS specialist and author of ‘Everything I know about hormones’.

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Timecodes:

00:00 What Does "Hormone Balancing" Actually Mean?

01:25 Why "Hormone Balancing" is a Marketing Term

02:05 Are "Hormone Balancing" Supplements a Marketing Ploy?

04:00 The Dangers of Health Trackers & Metric Anxiety

06:50 Subtle Signs of a Hormone Imbalance (Thyroid, Iron)

08:45 The One Question You Must Ask Your Doctor

10:50 The 6-Step Plan to Create an Optimal Hormone Environment

13:10 Meet Your Hormones: Estrogen (Superwoman) & Progesterone (Chill)

16:45 The Problem with At-Home Hormone Testing (Cortisol & Timing)

18:45 Pillar 1: How Poor Sleep Disrupts Your Hormones

20:30 Pillar 2: A 30-Second Hack to Stop the Stress Response

22:50 The "Four Ps" of Toxins Harming Your Hormones

25:55 Pillar 3: The First Step to Eating for Hormone Health

29:20 The #1 Nutrition Tip for Women: Eat Breakfast!

32:10 Should You Take Myo-Inositol & Berberine for Hormones?

40:25 The 30 Plant Points Hack (Simple Swops)

43:10 The Big Debate: The Contraceptive Pill

45:20 The Pill: Symptom Relief vs. Root Cause Treatment

52:05 The Hidden Risk: How The Pill Can Mask Endometriosis

56:40 The Panel's One Wellness Non-Negotiable

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Is 'longevity' just anti-ageing with a new name? With Nadine Baggott & Dr. Sophie Shotter

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The longevity boom has us all thinking harder about our long-term health.

However, the more we think about living forever, the more we tend to obsess over our behaviours. Brands are encouraging us to track a raft of metrics using their wearable technology and to take their expensive supplements. Longevity influencers and biohackers are leading us to believe we’re failing ourselves if we’re not up at 5am taking a dip in an ice bath. Perhaps our health anxiety has never been higher?

Longevity expert and award-winning aesthetic doctor Dr Sophie Shotter joins us to explain the science behind anti-ageing beauty regimes. Nadine Baggott, ITV’s resident beauty expert, brings her expertise on the changing face of the beauty industry.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Live BETTER not LONGER

00:41 'Longevity': Just Anti-Ageing Repackaged?

01:03 Health Span vs. Lifespan

02:22 Skin Vitality vs. Skin Vanity

03:23 Our Cultural Fear of Ageing

05:48 Celebrity’s Secret Undetectable Treatments

07:55 The 4 "Unsexy" Skincare Basics

09:07 Dangers of DIY Aesthetics

09:48 US vs. UK: Extreme Treatments

13:14 Teens & Anti-Ageing

17:18 Is Biohacking Just "Male Longevity"?

18:46 Why "Women Are Not Small Men"

21:13 The Unregulated Wellness Industry

23:50 The Dangerous Anti-Sunscreen Trend

26:20 SPF & Retinoids ARE Biohacking

29:20 Menopause, Misogyny, and HRT

41:26 The Best FREE Biohacks

44:55 Experts' Wellness Non-Negotiables

Can Self Care Extend Your Life? With NEOM’s Nicola Elliott & self care expert Rebecca Moore

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Feeling burnt out despite trying every self-care trend? You're not alone. The constant pressure to perform 'wellness' is exhausting, and it’s time for a different approach.

Today we’re joined by two experts: NEOM Wellbeing founder Nicola Elliott, who turned her own anxiety into a wellbeing empire, and author of Radical Self Care, Rebecca Moore. They reveal why true self-care has been lost to social media buzzwords and how we can get it back.

This episode is your ultimate guide to thriving this autumn. Discover a powerful, practical toolkit of free rituals to reduce stress, build resilience, and create a routine that genuinely restores you.

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00:00 Is Self-Care Becoming Too Complicated?

00:22 Meet The Self-Care Experts: Nicola Elliott & Rebecca Moore

00:53 What Is Self-Care, Really?

01:54 Connection vs Consumerism

02:48 Unpacking 'Wellness Washing'

03:26 NEOM Founder's Burnout Story & The Start Of A Wellness Brand

06:33 Why Your Self-Care Rituals Must Be Personal To You

08:40 The Toxic Side of 'Self-Care' Culture

09:27 The Difference Between 'Soft Love' and 'Tough Love' In Self-Care

11:07 Self-Care Isn't Surviving, It's Thriving

12:20 Is Self-Care Gendered? A Look At Men's Wellness

14:10 Wellness vs. Wellbeing: What's the Difference?

15:35 The Invisible Labour of Women & The Need for Self-Care

18:50 Practical Takeaways: How Scent Affects Your Mood

22:28 How Yoga & Breathwork Can Change Everything

24:48 Overcoming The Barriers To Self-Care: Time & Money

28:32 How To Practice Self-Care This Autumn (For Free!)

31:50 Simple Self-Care Tips: Journaling & Sleep Routines

34:28 Why Do We Need To Be Taught Basic Wellness?

37:20 Our Experts' Non-Negotiable Wellness Habits

Rebecca’s book Radical Self Care

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Burnout: Is Modern Life Pushing Us Too Far? With Dr. Amos Ogunkoya & Zoe Kalar

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

What if burnout isn’t just about working too hard? Today, we ask whether exhaustion is an inevitable side effect of modern life, or a warning sign that something deeper needs to change.

Dr. Amos Ogunkoya - GP, Premier League doctor, and familiar face from The Traitors - has seen how stress eats away at both body and mind, from the pitch to the surgery room. And Zoe Kalar, the force behind sustainable social platform WeAre8, reveals how her own crash-and-burn in the tech world forced a radical rethink of what success actually looks like.

This conversation pulls apart our obsession with productivity and the story we’ve been sold about “hustle” and asks: what’s the real cost of constantly pushing for more?

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Timecodes:

00:02 What is Burnout?

02:42 The Doctor's Diagnosis: Emotional Exhaustion

04:53 Hidden Red Flags: Signs You're On the Edge

06:46 Burnout Prevention Toolkit

08:42 The Social Media Detox: A Digital Lifeline

11:22 How Big Tech Keeps Us Hooked

13:23 Toughness vs. Kindness: Finding the Balance

16:34 Resilience: Building a Mental Muscle

18:02 The Disconnect: Why Online Life Is So Draining

21:23 A Tale of Two Worlds: The Online Self vs. The Real You

24:47 Unlocking Tough Conversations: A Guide to Authentic Dialogue

29:04 The Power of Listening and "Soul Pain"

35:34 Building a Kinder Social Media

40:42 The Profit-Driven Burnout Machine: A Sobering Revelation

44:42 The Freedom to Choose Life: One Name, One Lesson

46:12 The Illusion of Control: Why We're Addicted to the Chaos

51:57 The Magic of Collective Consciousness

55:03 The Golden Rule of Wellness: Your Non-Negotiable

56:07 Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind: Dr. Amos's Rule

What is the gut microbiome and what makes a healthy gut? With Dr Megan Rossi and Gemma Ogston

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Gut health has become one of the buzziest topics in wellness circles, but with so many terms being thrown around - microbiome, probiotic, prebiotic, gut-brain axis – it’s overwhelming to know what really matters.

The Gut Health Doctor Dr. Megan Rossi is a nutritionist and founder of Bio&Me and Smart Strains. She makes gut science practical, accessible, and delicious. Alongside Megan is Gemma Ogston, chef, author of The Healing Cookbook, and founder of Mama Shrooms. Gemma is all about good mood food and showing how what we eat can nourish both the gut and the mind.

Together we explore what your microbiome really is and why it matters, the difference between probiotics and prebiotics, and the fascinating link between the gut and the brain. Whether you’re a kombucha convert or just gut-curious, this conversation will leave you with simple, actionable ways to feel your best from the inside out.

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Timecodes

00:02 The Gut Microbiome: A Landmark Scientific Discovery

02:18 What Exactly Is Gut Health?

04:47 The Pillars of Gut Health: Beyond Diet

06:25 The Benefits of Fermented Foods

07:31 The Nocebo Effect and Social Media

10:43 The Super Six Plant Foods for Gut Health

12:13 The Joy of Eating and Mental Health

13:19 The 30 Plants Per Week Rule

16:17 How to Incorporate More Plants into Your Diet

19:09 Plant-Based vs. Carnivore Diets

24:37 The Gut-Brain Axis and Mental Health

26:52 Food, Mood, and Personal Experience

29:59 Ozempic and Appetite Suppressants

33:12 The Dangers of Social Media and Body Image

35:17 The Role of Supplements in Gut Health

38:32 Do Probiotic Supplements Work?

40:17 Finding Reputable Health Advice

42:02 The One Wellness Non-Negotiable

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Check out Megan’s gut-loving food Bio&Me
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Should we all be in therapy? With Ailey Jolie and Maya Raichoora

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Therapy has never been more widely discussed - or more debated. But do we actually need it as much as we think? And when it comes to our feelings, are we receiving too much validation, or not nearly enough?

Today, we’re joined by Ailey Jolie, a chartered psychologist who specializes in the mind–body connection and trauma processing. Her work explores embodiment, self-compassion, and how to move beyond the stories we tell ourselves. Alongside her is Maya Raichoora, the UK’s leading expert on visualization and mental fitness. She has coached elite athletes and high-powered executives on resilience and peak performance, and her book Visualize reveals how to think, feel, and perform at the very top of your game.

Together, we ask whether therapy is always the answer, what true resilience looks like, and how self-compassion and visualization can help us live, feel, and perform more fully

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00:00 Finding the Right Therapist: Is It Like Dating?

00:32 Does Everyone Really Need Therapy?

02:12 Why We Avoid Therapy & Our Feelings

03:42 The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Fitness

06:17 The Different Types of Therapy Explained

07:57 The Power of a Relational Therapist

10:02 Why You Need to Try Different Therapists

12:47 The Rise of AI Therapists: Is It a Good Thing?

15:07 Why AI Therapists Miss the Point of Therapy

18:37 Why You Shouldn't Rush Your Healing Journey

21:37 Emotional Intelligence and Modern Dating

23:27 Does Everyone Need a Therapist? A Controversial Opinion

25:17 First Step to Therapy: Listening to Yourself

28:47 Therapy Speak vs Real Healing

33:12 Why We Should Stop Labeling Emotions

34:37 How to Start Your Self-Development Journey

36:47 Start with One Small Habit to Build Confidence

39:22 The Problem with "Good Vibes Only"

42:57 Are Younger Generations Over-Therapized?

54:52 What is Somatic Therapy and How Does It Help?

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Maya’s book ‘Visualise: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1%’

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Can changing your mindset actually change your life? With Jonny Wilkinson & Estelle Bingham

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Mindset is one of the biggest wellness buzzwords today. While some approach mindfulness with authenticity and care, others miss the mark, leaving many unsure how the practice really works.

We’ll explore the meaning of mindfulness, explain it in theory and practice, analyse the mindset coaching boom, and look at exercises and the science behind how changing your thoughts can change your life.

Emilie is joined by rugby hall of fame alum and One Living founder Jonny Wilkinson, and heart-led therapist and author of Manifest Your True Essence, Estelle Bingham.

Together they discuss the power of mindset and whether shifting how you think can truly change your experiences. Jonny and Estelle share insights on thought, the unconscious mind, and how to interpret what our minds are telling us.

Estelle explains manifestation, how it’s often misunderstood, and whether influencers selling courses risk undermining the practice. Jonny reflects on how his relationship with thought has evolved, and how rugby and coaching have been shaped by new habits and mindset shifts.

Finally, Estelle and Emilie explore tools like meditation and journaling to help uncover your true self, clarify what you want, and achieve it in meaningful ways.

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Timecodes:

0:00 The Dark Side of Manifestation

0:46 Understanding the Ancient Roots of Mindfulness

2:43 The Most Powerful Mindset Shift

5:40 Stop Trying To Force Enjoyment

9:13 Risks of Wellness on Social Media

13:51 The Danger of Toxic Positivity

17:33 How to Heal Yourself to Manifest

20:09 Simple Steps to Change Your Mindset

26:02 Stepping Out of Your Own Way

33:58 The Single Non-Negotiable for Wellness

Well Enough Trailer

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:21:16 GMT

WELL ENOUGH is here to make sense of the wild world of health and wellness, answering the biggest questions and busting myths and misinformation wide open.

How do I know if my gut is healthy? Should I freeze my eggs? What is manifestation? Do I really need therapy? And why is everyone telling me to just be grateful?

Join Fitness and Wellbeing Editor Emilie Lavinia and inspiring expert guests as we uncover the truth about mindfulness, the microbiome, fertility, relationships and more.

Each episode will tackle a new subject with the help of household names and leaders in their fields, dispelling the nonsense you might have read on TikTok and giving you peace of mind.

Fascinated by the pursuit of wellness Emilie Lavinia is one of the UK’s leading health and wellbeing journalists. She’s tried every trend, treatment and life-altering practice, reported on it and lived to tell the tale.

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