Podcast Episodes

Making Movement Easier with Chris Boardman #46

Season 2 Episode 46

“It’s not just about encouraging people to change, we have to enable them to.”

In Greater Manchester alone, inactivity-related illness is costing the NHS £500,000 a week. In fact, there are 250 mil…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Touch – The Forgotten Sense with Professor Francis McGlone #45

Season 2 Episode 45

“Touch is not just a sentimental human indulgence, it’s a biological necessity”

Did you know that being touched is essential for healthy brain development? Yet with teachers, healthcare professiona…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

How to Grow New Brain Cells with Dr Sandrine Thuret #44

Season 2 Episode 44

Can adults grow new neurons? Until relatively recently, experts believed the answer was no. But neuroscientist, Sandrine Thuret explains why she believes humans can indeed generate new brain cells, a…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

The Training Secrets of the Hollywood Stars with David Higgins #43

Season 2 Episode 43

"How I hold myself during the day impacts how I feel."

At this time of year, many of us are wanting to kick-start lifestyle change. But where do we start?

Personal trainer to the Hollywood stars,…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

Parkrun – A Celebration of Community with Nick Pearson #42

Season 2 Episode 42

 "Somewhere in peoples DNA is a desire for them to be part of a community"

Parkrun began 14 years ago, with a simple concept: a free five-kilometre time-trial around Bushy Park, south west London. I…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

Stress - The Health Epidemic of the 21st Century with Dr Rangan Chatterjee #41

Season 2 Episode 41

“We need to give our mental health the same care we give our physical health.”

This week, I’m in the hot seat being interviewed by friend, fellow GP and lifestyle medicine advocate, Dr Ayan Panja. W…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

Healing IBS and Gut Health with Jeannette Hyde #40

Season 2 Episode 40

Are you struggling with IBS or some aspect of your gut health? Right now, IBS affects almost 20% of the UK population at some point in their lives and it can be a major cause of distress and disabili…

Published on 7 years ago

How to Stay Pain Free with The Foot Collective #39

Season 2 Episode 39

Have you ever thought about how important our feet are? And how they're connected to so many other parts of our bodies? This week's podcast is with Nick and Mike from ‘The Foot Collective’, a group o…

Published on 7 years ago

The Power of Community with The Happy Pear #38

Season 2 Episode 38

“The most important thing is love and that starts with yourself”

Once beer-swilling rugby players, my guests on this week’s episode are identical twins Stephen and David, who now make up The Happy …

Published on 7 years ago

How Our Childhood Shapes Every Aspect of Our Health with Dr. Gabor Maté #37

Season 2 Episode 37

“We live in a society that generates addiction in most of its members.”

This week, I talk to renowned addiction expert, physician and best-selling author, Dr. Gabor Maté. He calls for a compassiona…

Published on 7 years ago