The Thriva Podcast

S5 E2: Building a healthy brain and slowing cognitive decline, with Professor Tommy Wood

In this episode, we're joined by Professor Tommy Wood to discuss some of the key pillars of brain health, and what you can do to optimise your brain health as you age, including: The power of lifelong learning How social and emotional relationships impact our brain health The link between heart disease, metabolic disease and a healthy brain The role of nutrition and supplements in brain health Exercising your way to a better brain Professor Tommy Wood BM BCh, PhD is a neuroscientist, elite-level...

S5 E1: Menopause

To kick off Season 5 and mark menopause awareness day, we speak with women's health specialist Dr Renée Hoenderkamp to discuss all things menopause, including: Menopause myth busting What menopause is, why it happens and when it happens What to expect during menopause and common symptoms What support is available to women during menopause, including HRT How menopause impacts your future risk of chronic diseases Tune in to find out more! Get 10% off your first Thriva blood test today using code T...

S4 E8: Stress and your skin

We speak to consultant dermatologist, Dr Anjali Mahto, about the links between stress and skin. From the role of your diet and supplements to skincare routines and conditions — tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva blood test today using code SKINANDSTRESS

S4 E7: Hormones and metabolism

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr Sue Kenneally to discuss hormones and metabolism. We're covering everything from the role of insulin and leptin to ghrelin. Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva blood test with the code METABOLISM.

S4 E6: Exercise and your cycle

In today's episode, we're joined by expert Dr Renee McGregor. From the best type of exercise to do during your period to how changing hormone levels affect performance, learn how to harness the power of your menstrual cycle. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code EXERCISEONCYCLE.

S4 E5: Do supplements actually work?

In today's episode, we're joined by registered Dietitian Ro Huntriss to discuss everything you need to know about supplements. We're covering everything from vitamin IV drips and collagen supplements to if supplements can really mimic nutrients in food. Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code SUPPLEMENTS.

S4 E4: Do your genes determine your weight?

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr Tommy Wood to dig into the research behind weight and genetics. Do our genes influence our metabolism or eating behaviour? Why do some people find it harder to lose weight? Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code WEIGHTGENETICS.

S4 E3: Exercise as a "prescription"

Physiotherapist and researcher Dr Brendon Stubbs joins us to discuss the fascinating topic of exercise as a prescription for your mental health. How powerful is exercise for your mental health? And how much do you need to do to reap the rewards? Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code EXERCISING.

S4 E2: Heart rate variability (HRV)

In today's episode, our host Tom Livesey is joined by Dr Mike T Nelson to discuss heart rate variability (HRV). From covering the basics to what it actually is to how it relates to performance, tune in to find out all you need to know. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code HEARTRATE.

S4 E1: Salt and blood pressure

In the first episode of season 4, we're joined by nutrition expert Alan Flanagan to dig into the evidence behind salt, blood pressure, and heart disease. Is a high salt diet as bad as they say? Are some people more sensitive to the effects of salt? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code SALT.

S4 E0: The intro

Welcome back to season 4 of the Thriva podcast. Join us as we chat with leading experts exploring everything from salt and blood pressure to the link between weight and genetics. Hosted by Tom Livesey, co-founder & CTO of Thriva.

S3 E8: Fasting

In this episode, nutritional scientist Danny Lennon joins us to discuss how fasting affects your health. Can long fasts help you live longer? Does it improve your metabolic health? Are there risks? Tune in to our season finale to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about fasting. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code FASTING Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth

S3 E7: Breathing

In this episode, GP and Breath Coach Dr Emma Thurston joins us to discuss how breathing affects your health. Is it powerful enough to treat anxiety? Can your lung function help predict your longevity? Tune in to find out more about what might be one of the most neglected factors in health and disease. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code BREATHING Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth

S3 E6: Testosterone

In this episode, Dr Brooke Vandermolen (AKA The OBGYN Mum) joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how testosterone affects women's health. Often considered a "male" hormone, testosterone is essential for many areas of women's health. Tune in to hear about everything from how it impacts your sex drive and fertility to your menstrual cycle. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code TESTOSTERONE Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth

S3 E5: Oestrogen

In the 5th episode of season 3, Dr Renee joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how oestrogen affects your health. From its crucial role in both female and male fertility to busting myths on HRT, find out everything you need to know about this often underestimated hormone. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code OESTROGEN Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth

S3 E4: Cortisol

In the 4th episode of season 3, Professor Kavita Vedhara joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how cortisol and stress affects your health. Cortisol is essential for our health but what happens when levels get too high or low? And why do some of us tolerate stress better than others? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code CORTISOL Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth

S3 E3: Running

In the 3rd episode of season 3, sports scientist Martin Yelling joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how running affects your health. Were we born to run? Is there an optimal time of day to run? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code RUNNING Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth

S3 E2: Wine

In the 2nd episode of season 3, Professor David Nutt joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how wine and alcohol affect your health. Does red wine have protective health benefits? Why don't we form memories when we drink too much? What's the safest level of alcohol to drink? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code WINE. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth

S3 E1: Bread

In the first episode of season 3, consultant dietitian Maeve Hanan joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how bread affects your health. Which type of bread is the most nutritious? Is gluten actually bad for you? Is bread a sustainable food? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code BREAD. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth

S3 E0: The intro

Welcome back to season 3 of our podcast: How does *blank* affect your health? Join us as we chat with leading experts exploring how different aspects of life, from oestrogen and cortisol to running and breathing, can affect your health. Hosted by Tom Livesey, co-founder & CTO of Thriva.

S2 E6: Music

S2 E5: Laughter and comedy

In this week’s episode, our host Tom Livesey is joined by Dr Sophie Scott, Director of UCL's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, to discuss ‘How does laughter and comedy affect your health?’. Why do we laugh? What benefits does it have? Tune in now to find out! Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code COMEDY at checkout.

S2 E4: Food and mental health

In this week’s episode, our host Tom Livesey is joined by Registered Nutritionist Sophie Bertrand to discuss the relationship between food and mental health. Find out what the latest research shows and what nutrients we should be including in our diets to support our mental health. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code FOOD at checkout.

S2 E3: Sitting

In today’s episode, our host Tom is joined by expert Dr Tommy Wood to discuss how sitting affects your health. Is sitting really the new smoking? Or can you out-exercise a sedentary lifestyle? Tune in now to find out! Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code SITTING at checkout.

S2 E2: Sleep

In this episode, Dr Sophie Bostock, world-leading sleep expert, joins our host Tom Livesey to chat about all things related to sleep. Do our genes affect how we sleep? Are we more honest in the mornings? Can you be drunk with tiredness? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code SLEEP at checkout.

S2 E1: Coffee

In the first episode of season 2, our host Tom Livesey is joined by registered Dietitian Ro Huntriss to discuss all the ways coffee affects your health. From the nutrients in coffee to how it was once listed as a possible carcinogen by the WHO, find out everything you should know about the world's most popular beverage. Get 10% off your first Thriva test with the code COFFEE at checkout.

S2 E0: The intro

Welcome back to season 2 of our podcast: How does *blank* affect your health? Join us as we chat with leading experts exploring how different aspects of life, from laughter to coffee, can affect your health. Hosted by Tom Livesey, co-founder & CTO at Thriva.

S1 E3: Orgasms

In the third episode of the Thriva podcast, we’re discussing all things orgasms! What is an orgasm? What do they feel like? Are there different types of orgasms? Can we control them? We’re lucky to have 2 phenomenal experts join us: Dr Sara Matthews, a senior gynaecologist at the Portland Hospital in London; and Dr Anna Hushlak, the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Ferly — a sexual wellness app helping transform society’s relationship with sex. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as...

S1 E2: City living

City living: Is it healthy? Can it affect our mental health? Are there ways to offset the stresses of living in the Big Smoke? In this episode, we’re catching up with Joe O’Brien to discuss all things city living and its possible effect on mental health. Ahead of the podcast, we collected some of the most popular questions from our social media and our own office. Tune in to find out. We hope you enjoy! Get £30 off your first Thriva health test with the code CITYLIVING at checkout, or click here...

S1 E1: Red meat

In this episode, Maeve Hanan, registered dietitian and health writer joins our host Tom Livesey to chat about all things related to red meat. Red meat: Is it actually bad for you? Does it contain better types of protein? Does it really cause cancer? Tune in to find out. We hope you enjoy! Get £30 off your first Thriva health test with the code REDMEAT at checkout, or click here https://bit.ly/2GnIAsX Follow Thriva on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thrivahealth/ Or Twitter https://twitter.co...