In this episode I finally get to chat to one of the very best dentists around - the brilliant Dr Uchenna Okoye. Dr. Uchenna Okoye is not only a world-renowned dentist but is an entrepreneur (she's recently launched her brilliant brand My Smile), TV personality, and clinical director of London Smiling Clinics. With her unique approach to dentistry, Dr. Uchenna has become a trailblazer in the industry and a celebrity favourite, providing top-notch dental services to her clients and being renowned ...
Aug 05, 2023•42 min
In this week's Minipod I have some really great things to tell you about. From the £5 body oil that not only smells great and sinks in a treat but that repels mosquitoes, to the tinted moisturiser that makes your skin luminous and luscious to the genius app that covers everything from exercise to nutrition to sleep. I also mention something new and surpringly fabulous at Primark and two products that are perfect for your summer travels.
Aug 03, 2023•11 min
It's so good to be reunited with the utter delight that is Bryony Blake. In this episode: We're talking about the Barbie Movie (and questioning why Boris Johnson is getting in on the act) We're chatting about Penis Captivus (if you don't know what this is then brace yourself!) We're talking honestly about Moon Cups And we're exploring all things social media and exes. We do of course have loads of beauty recommendations for you including the perfect moisturiser to use after your retinoids, a bea...
Aug 01, 2023•58 min
In this episode I start with a chat with the lovely Natasha Whittaker, Director of Beauty and co-founder of the brilliant skincare website pure-beauty.co.uk. Natasha got in touch with me earlier this month to let me know how tough it can be as a small independent beauty website and during our catch up she tells us what makes her offering stand apart. (Think skincare advice from a pro, amazing and personal customer service, fabulous products and a phone number answered by people who are always th...
Jul 29, 2023•54 min
In this week's Minipod I'm going through my edit of the very best products of the week. I'll be chatting about two fantastic concealer/foundation hybrids that you can take anywhere for on the go touch ups, a purple shampoo to stop blonde hair becoming brassy, my experience of Fussy Deoderant now that I've given it a thorough trial and I'll also be talking about the Dame Menstruation Cup. Oh and I also tell you about the classic product that is just brilliant for skin healing. Come and join the f...
Jul 27, 2023•10 min
Poor Bryony has lost her voice but will be back next week. Do not fear though as my guest is the woman who was named by Vogue as one of the world's leading aromatherapists. In this episode the wonderful Michelle Roques O'Neil is here to share her beauty and wellbeing habits as well as a whole lot of wisdom. During the episode we chat about Michelle's journey to becoming a truly gifted aromatherapist. We focus in on her love of fragrance, why she always likes to try out the latest makeup trends, ...
Jul 25, 2023•43 min
In this episode I get to know a truly iconic member of the beauty industry who many would say changed the face of beauty. The incredible Terry de Gunzberg joins me to talk about her career and the everlasting impact that she has had on the beauty industry. During the episode we chat about her unplanned entry into the world of makeup artistry that led to a career that took off rapidly and soon saw her working on runway and editorial projects with some of the biggest names in the business. We also...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min
This week's minipod is brimming with things that have got me very excited this week. From the website that will change the way you buy your skincare to the product that will help you meditate if you're really not the meditating type, to the natural deoderant that promises to combat BO to some exciting new skincare launches from an unexpected brand. Oh and I'll go into detail about the most sublime body oil that costs a mere £9. If you'd like to know anything else about the things I mention you c...
Jul 20, 2023•11 min
In this week's episode of My Beauty Habits I'm joined by journalist, trend forecaster and Head of Beauty at Stylus, the fabulous Lisa Payne. If anyone knows about beauty it's Lisa. Her role at Stylus (a super cool trend forecasting company) sees her tracking the latest innovations in beauty product development from around the world and providing analysis on emerging shifts in the industry. In a future episode I definitely want to get Lisa back on to tell us about all the exciting things that are...
Jul 18, 2023•52 min
I am so incredibly excited to have the brilliant broadcaster, journalist and entrepreneur Ateh Jewel back on the podcast. Last time we spoke Ateh was planning her beauty brand and now it has finally been born into the beauty halls of Harrods no less. Ateh Jewel Beauty is a brand with a story with more twists and turns than Netflix's newest binge watch. A story of integrity, saying no when it would have been so much easier to say yes, sticking to your guns when people try to talk your ideas down ...
Jul 15, 2023•39 min
*This episode is in partnership with Environ Skincare* In this week's minipod I'm chatting to the amazing Dr Matthias Aust. Matthias is a German-based plastic surgeon who has practised aesthetic and plastic surgery for over 18 years and has also been a long term supporter of Environ skincare. This year he was appointed to the role of Medical Advisor at Environ, working alongside their founder Dr Des Fernandes. During the episode we have the most FASCINATING chat about Environ's approach to Vitam...
Jul 13, 2023•27 min
The gorgeous Bryony Blake is back for another fun filled episode and this week we're talking about: Some of the disgusting things that past flatmates have done (warning we tell some pretty shocking stories!) Bryony's fear of rodents and why it nearly got out of control at her mum's house Why my house is crowded but I'm loving it Our excitement at Ree and Ateh Jewel's recent makeup launches The most bargainous way to remove your moustache A hybrid product that will save you loads of time Why we c...
Jul 11, 2023•38 min
I'm so excited to say that my guest in this episode is founder and CEO of VioletteFR, Guerlain's Creative Director of Makeup and mother of two, the wonderful Violette Serrat. Violette, (who is the absolute epitomy of French chic) shares her story...the story of a young makeup artist with a lot of drive and passion who did things HER way and by following her instinct and being just a little bit daring, has had an exciting and exceptionally successful career. During the episode we talk about her c...
Jul 08, 2023•47 min
I've got so many excellent new beauty products to tell you about in this week's Minipod. From Ateh Jewel's incredible new blushers to a perfume from Violette Serrat that is swooningly sexy to nail stickers that are so good that they might be able to replace your gel mani, these products are next level in terms of quality, innovation and ingenuity.
Jul 06, 2023•11 min
In this episode I chat to the amazing Dani Gilbert. Dani who is known as Dani G on Instagram, has suffered with alopecia since the age of one. She has always used her platform to raise awareness of her condition with the hopes of changing society’s perceptions of beauty standards.Over the years, she has grown a huge following on both her instagram and Tik Tok by creating beauty looks catering to those with alopecia or other hair loss conditions on her social media. During the episode Dani opens ...
Jul 04, 2023•37 min
In this episode I interview the truly brilliant dermatologist and nutritionist Dr Thivi Maruthappu. Dr Thivi is a consultant dermatologist, nutritionist and researcher. As the UK's first dual-qualified dermatologist and nutritionist, her pioneering expertise bridges the gap between diet and skin health. She works in the NHS and has her own practice based at London's Cleveland Clinic. She also conducts research on nutrition and the skin at King's College, London, where she is an honorary senior l...
Jul 01, 2023•39 min
In this week's Minipod I have so many lovely things to tell you about from an amazing facial fake tan to the most incredible glow-giving makeup to a fragrance that is based on carrot and sweet potato and smells surprisingly good. I'm also talking about the newest release from Floral Street, the ultimate affordable t-shirts and I'm celebrating 5 years of Dr Sam Bunting's brilliant skincare range.
Jun 29, 2023•12 min
The delectable makeup artist Bryony Blake returns for our fortnightly beauty and laughter fest. In this episode we're talking tackling chub rub, observations from Elton's Glastonbury gig, Bryony's amazing Pink experience, lip pumps, crazy periods and lots more. Bryony also has great makeup advice for hooded eyes and we have some lovely beauty products to tell you about.
Jun 27, 2023•50 min
In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of speaking to Ben Grace who is the man behind a truly excellent skincare brand called Sbtrct. Having been one of the founding team members of Bulldog Skincare, Ben was desperate to do his own thing but he knew that it needed to be something that stood out in the crowded skincare market as well as truly benefitting the environment. Cue solid skincare! And when I say solid I'm talking actives too. Ben has worked tirelessly with his formulator to make s...
Jun 24, 2023•37 min
In this week's Minipod I tell you about my new love...Violette FR makeup. This incredible brand, founded by makeup artist and Guerlain's Creative Director of Makeup Violette Serrat is just brilliant and I go through my standout products which include a "just kissed" lip stain, the most perfect matte cream blush and an on the go solution for greasy fringes. I also talk about an affordable and utterly sublime shower oil, a perfume that will have people chasing you to find out what you're wearing a...
Jun 22, 2023•12 min
I was recently on a panel with Lisa Snowdon and her amazing Menopause Doctor Naomi Potter and after just five minutes of chatting to Naomi I knew I had to get her on the podcast. During this episode Naomi gives the best advice on all things Perimenopause and Menopause. She is a dr that I trust implicitally and if you're uncertain about what your hormones are up to at the moment, this is defintely the episode for you. If you'd like more info about Dr Naomi you can find her here Also make sure you...
Jun 20, 2023•35 min
In this episode I get to sit down with the utterly brilliant founder and CEO of Tropic Skincare, Susie Ma. Susie and I talk about so much....her journey from selling body scrub in jars at her local market to owning an incredibly successful beauty brand, parting ways with her former business partner Alan Sugar, her huge passion for sustainability and doing everything she can to help the environment, what it's like being a CEO and much more. Susie also explains how the business works, why she gets...
Jun 17, 2023•36 min
In this week's Minipod I'm talking about a new deoderant that promises to look after your armpits, one of my favourite BHA/AHA body moisturisers, the power of breathing correctly and a man who might be able to help you if you don't and a children's shower gel that I can't get enough of. I also have a solid perfume to tell you about and discuss why I'm getting a bit obsessed with microbiome home testing. The shampoo sheets I talk about during the episode come from @rehabyourhair.
Jun 15, 2023•14 min
Bryony Blake is back and is surprisingly awake seeing as she spent last night stuck in an airport for hours with two major celebrities. (Find out what they got up to!) As well as airport antics, we talk about bloated tummies, pregnancy tests, unsuitable dreams about doctors and the best ice-cream EVER! Beauty wise we're talking incredible lipsticks, makeup setting sprays, the perfect spf and lots more.
Jun 13, 2023•39 min
I'll be honest with you. This was one of the hardest and most emotional interviews I've ever done and for some people I know that it won't be an easy listen. However, I also know that my guest, Zoe Clark-Coates MBE, will offer so many people exactly what they need and will help them navigate an incredibly difficult experience and it is for that reason that I think that this is one of the most important episodes that I've ever published. This episode sees Zoe telling me her story, the story of ho...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min
In this week's minipod I'm talking lonely old people, life changing books and getting your 30 plant based foods a week. I then get into beauty with mention of a spectacular fragrance that smells a bit of cigarettes (I know!), a perfume oil that will lift your spirits, an SPF eye cream from a really interesting brand and the mascara that I really can't get enough of! Here's what I mention: Dr Federica Amati Untamed by Glennon Doyle Sculpted by Aimee My Mascara Celine Nightclubbing Nest Seville Or...
Jun 08, 2023•12 min
Now this is a man that you're going to love! My guest in this episode is the incredible Dr Sunni Patel. Dr Sunni is a qualified culinary medicine coach as well as a Level 3 fitness instructor and personal trainer with an established background as a published clinician-scientist. He was diagnosed with IBD in 2014 and founded the platform Dish Dash Deets following his own transition to a plant-based diet and made it his mission to create recipes, educational content, and coaching programs for the ...
Jun 06, 2023•58 min
*This Episode is in Partnership with Oskia * In this episode I finally get the amazing Georgie Cleeve, founder of Oskia on the podcast. (It's been a long time coming). Oskia is one of those skincare brands that has a long list of loyal users who wouldn't dream of putting anything else on their skin, and for good reason. The brand is made in-house with mind-blowing science, clinical trials that prove its efficacity and with a huge amount of passion and knowledge from Georgie herself. During the e...
Jun 03, 2023•52 min
Looking after our wellbeing has never been more important. Life is busy and stressful and often we put our own needs last. If I've learnt anything in the past year, its that mental wellbeing in particular needs more focus and there are things that we can add into our lives to keep things in check. In this week's minipod I talk about some of the things that I use and do that help keep me happy and balanced. I mention: @neomorganics Calming Pen @Aromatherapyassociates roller balls @Barebiology fis...
Jun 01, 2023•13 min
The delectable Bryony Blake is back for our fortnightly episode. This week we're chatting about trips to the circus, celebrity book launches, drama at This Morning and why we both think that comment sections in certain newspapers should be banned. We also mention dodgy Instagram ads that make you want to buy rubbish products (I was recently on the point of buying some sort of miracle sticky bra that had some less than kind reviews on Trust Pilot) and Bryony recommends tit tape for keeping larger...
May 30, 2023•50 min
