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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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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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

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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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• Try Gemma’s Mama Shrooms here
• Check out Megan’s gut-loving food Bio&Me
• Follow Dr. Megan Rossi @theguthealthdoctor
• Follow Gemma Ogston

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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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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

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• Jonny Wilkinson’s full length interview
• Estelle Bingham’s full length interview

More from our brilliant guests:

• Jonny’s One Living drinks
• Estelle Bingham
• Estelle’s book Manifest your True Essence
• Jonny’s ‘I AM’ podcast
• Estelle’s ‘Love, Purpose, Connection’ Podcast

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