The Science of Stress, Love & Letting Go with with Toni Tone & Dr Sula Windgassen
In this episode, we’re joined by bestselling author and podcast host Toni Tone, alongside health psychologist and trauma therapist Dr Sula Windgassen, for a powerful conversation about how our relationships — good, bad, and heartbreaking — show up in our bodies.
We unpack what stress really does to us on a chemical level, how to spot the physical signs your body’s waving at you, and why trauma (especially from toxic relationships) can stick around long after the final message is sent. Toni shares her own story of how a past relationship affected her immune system, and Dr Sula explains how heartbreak isn’t just emotional — it’s biological too.
From understanding why your gut flares up when your heart’s hurting, to learning how to actually feel your feelings (instead of stuffing them down), this is the episode your nervous system didn’t know it needed.
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Touched Out & Trying to Breathe — with Giovanna Fletcher & Dr Zoe Williams
In this episode, we’re joined by bestselling author and podcast queen Giovanna Fletcher and NHS GP and lifestyle medicine expert Dr Zoe Williams for a chat that every busy parent needs to hear.
We’re talking about the reality of self-care when you’re juggling kids, careers, never-ending washing — and trying to keep your gut (and
your head) in one piece. From compromising at, will magnesium actually help us get some sleep, to why so many mums feel totally “touched out,” to how breathing — yes, literally just breathing — could be the wellbeing hack you didn’t know you needed. Oh and , will magnesium actually help us get some sleep?!!
Gi shares why her veg patch is her happy place, and Zoe brings the science on stress, boundaries, and gut health when life’s chaos won’t stop.
This one’s for anyone who’s ever tried to meditate next to a pile of laundry and a toddler demanding snacks.
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Rachel Stevens & Dr. Karan on What Your Gut’s Been Through From The 90’s to Now
In this episode,we’re joined by pop legend Rachel Stevens, who reflects on her 90s S Club 7 days, and NHS surgeon & TikTok’s favourite science explainer Dr. Karan Rajan, who’s here to bring the gut health facts.
We get into what tour life actually looked like in the heyday of pop: long-haul flights, late nights and definitely no gut shots in sight. Rachel shares how her understanding of health has changed since baked potatoes in the microwave days, and Dr. Karan explains how the science has evolved too — from stress and digestion to skin, sleep and everything in between. We also chat fad diets, wearable tech, and whether we can make psyllium husk slush puppies a thing.
Whether you were raised on 90's pop or just curious what your gut’s been through since, this is a nostalgic, smart and very real conversation you won’t want to miss.
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Dating, Digestion & Dodgy Dinners: Gut Health in Your 30s - with Nas Majeed and Jenna Hope
In this episode, we’re joined by presenter and Love Island star Nas Majeed, who’s approaching 30 and full of questions about gut health, and expert nutritionist Jenna Hope, who’s here to separate fact from fiction and cut through the gut health nonsense.
We dive into why your gut (and metabolism) naturally start to decline as you hit your 30s, why most people start thinking about gut health for aesthetic
reasons, and how your partner’s microbiome might actually impact your love
life. Plus, Nas spills what really went on in the Love Island villa — including
why everyone ended up with the sh*ts — and we tackle fasting, Ramadan, coffee on an empty stomach, sugar, vegan diets, and whether green powders are worth your money.
Whether you’re 30, nearly there, or well past it, this is a fun, informative and
totally relatable chat you won’t want to miss.
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Menopause, Matriarchs & Medical Myths — with Dr. Katie Armstrong & Hilary Whitehall
In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliantly prepared Hilary Whitehall (seriously — the notes were next level) and menopause expert Dr. Katie Armstrong for a refreshingly honest chat about all things midlife and hormones. Expect matriarchal energy in full force as we unpack the different phases of menopause, the surprising science behind why so much medical research still excludes women, and yes — we even dive into the world of poo floaters (it’s more relevant than you think).
Whether you’re in perimenopause, postmenopause or just curious, this is an open, informative, and often hilarious conversation you won’t want to miss.
Do you give a sh*t about your gut health? It’s time to!
Our gut microbiome can affect pretty much every area of our health, it’s serious stuff but it can be hard to separate the real sh*t from the bullsh*t.
Join Lisa and Alana Macfarlane (aka The Gut Stuff) as they chat sh*t with a celebrity guest and one of the world’s best gut health experts.
100 DAYS TO HACK YOUR GUT HEALTH: https://thegutstuff.com/the-gut-stuff-app-100-days-to-hack-your-gut-health/?utm_source=mgph&utm_medium=pdcst
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