The Wellness Scoop

Latest Episodes:

Manifesting, creating your dream life and adaptogenic mushrooms with Roxie Nafousi Sep 27, 2022

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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 discomfort is the way forward
Why letting go and stepping into the unknown is a power move
How to cultivate self-trust and self-love

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at adaptogenic mushrooms – are they healthful or overhyped?

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How to lead a more fulfilled life, let go of ‘perfection’ and the power of a daily gratitude practice with Sarah Stein Lubrano Sep 20, 2022

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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 engineer more meaningful relationships
Why you need to get used to tolerating discomfort and ambiguity

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at having a daily gratitude practice.

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How to beat stress, build resilience and the lowdown on collagen with Dr Sam Akbar Sep 13, 2022

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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 cultivate self-awareness
How to beat stress & build resilience
The importance of living life in line your values

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at collagen supplements.

More about Sam:

‘Stressilient: How to Build Stree and Build Resilience’

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008448043/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_dl_AF3DXW7323ERQZ4G7XN7

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Habits to live to 100, Blue Zones and cold showers with Dan Buettner Sep 06, 2022

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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 and happiness
Exercise habits for longevity
The impact of community on your wellbeing
How to reduce stress and why it matters for longevity

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at cold showers.

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Working with your body, finding courage and celery juice with Hazel Wallace Aug 30, 2022

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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 than just biology
Finding the courage to pivot professionally and personally

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at celery juice. Does the research back the ‘healing elixir’ claims?

More about Hazel:

‘The Female Factor’ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-Factor-Making-womens-health/dp/1529382866

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How to sleep well, reducing cravings and matcha versus coffee with Russell Foster Aug 23, 2022

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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 your internal body clock supports optimal health

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at matcha versus coffee, where should we get our caffeine from.

More about Russell:

‘Life Time: The New Science of the Body Clock, and How it Can Revolutionize Your Sleep and Health’

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Time-Science-Revolutionize-Health/dp/0241529301

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How to change habits, taking life off hold and mindful eating with Shahroo Izadi Aug 16, 2022

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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 things
How to make lasting behaviour changes
The power of self-kindness and self-awareness
Understanding what purpose your habits serve

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at mindful eating.

DISCLAIMER: this episode touches on eating disorders and Shahroo’s personal experience in this regard. Please take care listening and talk to your GP if you need support or guidance.

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Caffeine, the untapped potential of plants and intermittent fasting with Michael Pollan Aug 09, 2022

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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 relationship with caffeine

· The health benefits of caffeine

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at intermittent fasting.

More about Michael:

‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’ https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Your-Plants-Michael-Pollan/dp/0593296907

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10 Years of Deliciously Ella: A Candid Conversation with Founder Ella Mills and CEO Matthew Mills Apr 27, 2022

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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 nimble business
The evolution of Deliciously Ella over the last 10 years
Challenging times and learnings
Staying true to Deliciously Ella’s values
From a recipe blog to 6 books, a podcast, plant-based food products, a restaurant, and a holistic wellness app
Advice and learnings from growing and running a company
Finding a work-life balance
Looking ahead to the future of Deliciously Ella

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How to Cultivate Happiness Mar 21, 2022

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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: