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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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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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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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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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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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’

Follow Shakira’s ‘Strong Like Mum’ Instagram

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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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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

More from today’s guests:

Millie Mackintosh’s book ‘Bad Drunk’ here

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

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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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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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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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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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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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