This week I’m joined by journalist and author Farrah Storr. Farrah was the editor of Women’s Health magazine, Cosmo and Elle. In 2018 she published The Discomfort Zone: How to Get What You Want by Living Fearlessly. She is passionate about personal growth, the need to embrace discomfort, the implausibility of having it all (at one time) and making space for a creative outlet. We discuss: Wellness trends and shifts within the industry The need to embrace our fears How pushing ourselves can feel a...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 11
I’m joined by neuroscientist, medical doctor, Senior Lecturer at MIT, and author of the best-selling book The Source, Dr Tara Swart. Tara’s works focuses on disseminating the simple and pragmatic neuroscience-based messages which support that we have the power to change our destiny and reach our fullest potential by harnessing manifestation and reshaping our brain. We discuss: How you can physiologically reinvent yourself via neuroplasticity The neuroscience-based steps to create the life you de...
Oct 11, 2022•57 min•Season 8Ep. 10
I’m joined by psychotherapist, relationship expert, and author, Jessica Baum. Jessica’s work is focused on developing a meaningful connection with oneself and on understanding our own core patterns so that we can better understand how we relate in our relationships. We discuss: How to identify the different attachment styles The link between childhood experiences and behavioural patterns in adulthood How to move towards a secure attachment style Tools to regulate your nervous system How to culti...
Oct 04, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 9
I’m joined by self-development coach, manifesting expert, and author, Roxie Nafousi. Roxie turned her life around by practising manifestation and shifting her mindset. She is deeply committed to helping others see the infinite power that lies within them so that they can create the lives they desire. We discuss: What manifesting is and why it can change your life The importance of being clear on your priorities The myth of willpower and discipline from a place of self-compassion How sitting in d...
Sep 27, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 8
I’m joined by Sarah Stein Lubrano from The School of Life, a global organisation of psychologists, philosophers and writers dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful, fulfilled, and resilient lives through useful tools and resources We discuss: Why you need define what success means to you How to create a mindset for a more fulfilled life How to let go of the need to be ‘extraordinary’/’perfect’ The importance of the quality of your relationships on your wellbeing and happiness How to eng...
Sep 20, 2022•54 min•Season 8Ep. 7
I’m joined by clinical psychologist, trauma expert and author, Dr Sam Akbar. From understanding how your brain works and challenging your thought-processes to having more self-compassion, Sam’s work centres around providing sensitive and realistic guidance and tools to feel calmer, less stressed, and more resilient to life challenges. We discuss: How to find psychological flourishing Why your thoughts are not the boss of you How to change your relationship with your thoughts Exercises to cultiva...
Sep 13, 2022•57 min•Season 8Ep. 6
I’m joined by National Geographic explorer, longevity expert and author, Dan Buettner. Dan’s work centres on reverse-engineering the lifestyles of individuals living in the Blue Zones, the regions in the world with the greatest number of centenarians, and specifically, how these individuals eat, move, live, and interact with others to live long and healthy lives. We discuss: How to eat to live to 100 Why deliciousness is the key to eating well for life Shaping your food environment for health an...
Sep 06, 2022•49 min•Season 8Ep. 5
I’m joined by Dr Hazel Wallace, medical doctor, registered nutritionist (ANutr), best-selling author and founder of The Food Medic. Hazel is currently leading the conversation on making women’s health count within medicine and healthcare. We discuss: The power of understanding your body and cycle How hormones influence mood, digestion, and sleep How to work with your body to improve your health Gender inequality in biomedical research and healthcare Why mental health and mood changes are more th...
Aug 30, 2022•50 min•Season 8Ep. 4
I’m joined by Russell Foster CBE, one of the most prominent sleep experts globally and professor of circadian neuroscience at Oxford University. Russell’s research centres around sleep, the body clock and how the two profoundly affect our biology and our overall health and wellbeing. We discuss: Why sleep is important and how much we really need The link between cravings, hunger, and sleep Tools for improving sleep quality Why stress may be at the root of your sleep difficulties How fine-tuning ...
Aug 23, 2022•54 min•Season 8Ep. 3
I’m joined by behavioural change expert and author Shahroo Izadi. After working in addiction treatment within the criminal justice system, Shahroo realised she could utilise the same tools to help the masses change their unwanted patterns of behaviour and now helps individuals with binge eating, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and social media use to name a few. We discuss: Why you need to take life off hold to change your habits The mindset and practical tools to help you do difficult thing...
Aug 16, 2022•53 min•Season 8Ep. 2
To kick off the new podcast, I’m joined by acclaimed author and journalist Michael Pollan. Michael is widely known for his work demystifying the food and agriculture industry and is now opening new frontiers in the highly controversial field of plant psychedelics, and their potential as tools for healing mental illnesses and disorders. We discuss: · What should you eat if you’re concerned about your health · Why cooking more automatically improves health and happiness · Understanding your relati...
Aug 09, 2022•40 min•Season 8Ep. 1
This special episode celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Deliciously Ella and is also the first ever live recording of the feel better podcast. Founder, Ella Mills, and CEO, Matthew Mills, are joined by journalist Laura Jackson for a candid conversation reflecting on the past 10 years, the highs and lows of the company’s journey, and to discuss what they’ve learnt in the process. They discuss: How plant-based and wellness went from niche to mainstream Why the brand has stayed relevant Being a ...
Apr 27, 2022•52 min•Season 7Ep. 19
We’re joined by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a doctor with over 20 years of experience, as well as an author and podcast host, to discuss why we need to redefine our concept of happiness, the interrelationship of health and happiness, and the simple ways to get back in control of our lives. We discuss: How happiness and health are linked The difference between core happiness and junk happiness The importance of alignment, contentment and control The want-brain Why success isn’t the source of happiness...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 18
We’re joined by Max Strom, speaker and global teacher of personal transformation, to discuss the simple tools that can transform the way we feel, the importance of regulating our emotions, the loneliness epidemic and the power of the breath to alleviate crippling anxiety, depression, PTSD and sleep problems. We discuss: The connection between our body and our emotions The stress and loneliness epidemic Why we don’t practice emotional self-regulation in modern society Alleviating stress, anxiety,...
Mar 14, 2022•58 min•Season 7Ep. 17
We’re joined by Johann Hari, a writer and journalist, who travelled all over the world to interview and learn from the leading scientists investigating why we’re losing focus to what matters and what the impact of chronic distraction is, and also to those developing the solutions. We discuss: Why we’re living in an attention crisis and why willpower isn’t the problem Why we need to stop task switching The impact of being chronically distracted on our brain power Why sleep and diet are critical c...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 16
We’re joined by Anita Bean, registered nutritionist and author, to discuss how to fuel our bodies properly to best support exercise. We discuss: The rise in plant-based high-performance athletes How a plant-based diet can support athletic performance Is soya harmful or beneficial? The performance-enhancing effect of caffeine Pre-workout meals and snacks Why fasted training might not be healthy How to build a balanced meal to optimise training Post-exercise hydration and nutrition The relationshi...
Feb 28, 2022•46 min•Season 7Ep. 15
We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist and leading sleep expert, to discuss his simple tips and habits that we can implement on a day-to-day basis to improve our sleep. Here’s a brief recap: The importance of prioritising sleep Why we should strive for regularity How sufficient exposure to natural light during the day helps us sleep better at night Why blue light inhibits sleep Daily habits that promote our drive for sleep and quality of sleep Why consistency is the key to better sleep Guy Me...
Feb 23, 2022•15 min•Season 7Ep. 14
We’re joined by Catherine Price, a science journalist and speaker, to talk about our relationship with our devices, how to achieve more screen-life balance, and the value of having more true fun. We discuss: How our attachment to our phones impacts our stress levels How social media manipulates our brain’s dopamine system The consequence of the manipulation of our dopamine system Practical steps for establishing a healthy relationship with our phone The 3 components of true fun Why true fun is e...
Feb 21, 2022•49 min•Season 7Ep. 13
We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist and leading sleep expert, to discuss how stress impacts our sleep and the small practical tools we can implement to manage stress and sleep better. Here’s a brief recap: Why stress impacts our ability to fall and stay asleep The nervous system and sleep How to manage everyday stress to sleep better Chronic stress and sleep How sleep helps us to manage stress Small, daily habits for better quality sleep The power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...
Feb 16, 2022•17 min•Season 7Ep. 12
We’re joined by Jenna Hope, a Registered Nutritionist, to talk about stress and how it impacts our bodies and our digestive systems, and how it interacts with our diets. We discuss: What stress is on a physiological level How stress affects our overall health What chronic stress is, and why it’s detrimental to our health and wellbeing How what we eat contributes to physiological stress The relationship between stress and caffeine, sugar, and alcohol The link between stress and appetite What to e...
Feb 14, 2022•58 min•Season 7Ep. 11
We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist and leading sleep expert, to discuss why what we eat and drink has a profound impact on the quality of our sleep, and which aspects of our diet to focus on to support better sleep. Here’s a short recap: The connection between diet and sleep Why a healthy diet supports better sleep The impact of caffeine, sugar, and alcohol on sleep Why when we eat affects sleep How sleep influences our appetite The importance of focusing on a healthy, balanced diet over ...
Feb 09, 2022•16 min•Season 7Ep. 10
We’re joined by Dr. Julie Smith, a Clinical Psychologist, to talk about the simple, practical tools we can all use to improve our mental wellbeing. We discuss: How emotions work The importance of self-awareness The power of self-compassion and how to cultivate it How to build self-confidence Why failure is a necessary part of learning and improving How to respond to low mood and anxiety The foundations of good mental health How to build a meaningful life Julie Smith: ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This...
Feb 07, 2022•49 min•Season 7Ep. 9
We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist, and leading sleep expert, to discuss why sleep is such an integral element of our health. Here’s a quick recap: Why sleep is so key for supporting and improving our mental health How long we should be sleeping for How sleep supports our immunity, and the health of our heart and brain Sleep cycles The 2 drivers of sleep The importance of regularity How sleep is the bedrock for all aspects of our health Guy Meadows: ‘The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Ever...
Feb 02, 2022•14 min•Season 7Ep. 8
We’re joined by Dr. Emeran Mayer; a professor, gastroenterologist, scientist, and author about the latest research on the gut microbiome, the connection between the gut microbiome and the immune system, and how we can improve the health of our gut to support our overall health. We discuss: What is a healthy gut microbiome Is it nature or nurture that determines the health of our gut? The link between the gut microbiome and the immune system Why diet has a major role in how our immune system func...
Jan 31, 2022•47 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Ways to improve our gut health with nutritional therapist Alice Mackintosh. An increasing body of evidence is demonstrating that the health of our gut microbiome affects the health of numerous other systems in the body and mind. In this bite-sized episode we look at how we can improve our gut health from the importance of fibre-rich plant foods and probiotics, as well as the role of processed foods and stress. Here’s a brief recap: Prioritise increasing fibre intakes, but go slowly Aim for 30 di...
Jan 26, 2022•16 min•Season 7Ep. 6
We’re joined by writer and author Oliver Burkeman to talk about the productivity-trap; the narrative that keeps our sense of self-worth and value tied to how much we get done and achieve. In his new book, Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver argues that this only results in disappointment and unhappiness, and explores how to cultivate a healthier relationship with productivity to ultimately lead a more fulfilling life. We discuss: Confronting the mismatch between what we can do and what we think we can d...
Jan 24, 2022•54 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Ways to support our mood with nutritional therapist Alice Mackintosh. Our mood is influenced by a variety of things including what we eat, and in this bite-sized episode we look at how we can support healthy brain function from the key macronutrients and micronutrients to be mindful of to the importance of whole plant foods, as well as the role of processed and refined foods. Here’s a quick recap: Including a variety of high-quality proteins Including sufficient B vitamins, vitamin D and magnesi...
Jan 19, 2022•16 min•Season 7Ep. 4
We’re joined by Dr. Shireen Kassam, an NHS consultant and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician. Here’s a short recap of what we discuss: The power of diet and lifestyle factors in health and disease outcomes What is an unhealthy diet? The impact of ultra-processed foods in the body What is inflammation, how is it related to diet and how is it linked to chronic diseases? Diet and immunity Why it is never too late to adopt a plant-based diet to improve our health Healthcare and the commerc...
Jan 17, 2022•52 min•Season 7Ep. 3
5 ways to boost energy with nutritional therapist Alice Mackintosh. Feeling tired all the time is the most common complaint in GP surgery’s, in this short episode we break down the simple steps to combat exhaustion from balancing blood sugar to the key vitamins and minerals to look out for, plus the role of coffee, sugar and artificial sweeteners. Here’s a simple recap - eat lots of bright, colourful, whole food ingredients and look at: Balancing blood sugar Switching to whole grains Including p...
Jan 12, 2022•16 min•Season 7Ep. 2
We’re joined by Dr. David Hamilton, a leading expert on the mind body connection, about the latest research on the power of our mindset, how a change in thinking can exert physiological effects within the body and how we can harness the mind to improve our wellbeing. We talk about: Why the placebo effect is more than ‘just in the mind’ How can we harness the power of our mindset to create positive neurological and physiological change The relationship between psychological stress and our health ...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 1
