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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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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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

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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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