Is 'longevity' just anti-ageing with a new name? With Nadine Baggott & Dr. Sophie Shotter
The longevity boom has us all thinking harder about our long-term health.However, the more we think about living forever, the more we tend to obsess over our behaviours. Brands are encouraging us to track a raft of metrics using their wearable technology and to take their expensive supplements. Longevity influencers and biohackers are leading us to believe we’re failing ourselves if we’re not up at 5am taking a dip in an ice bath. Perhaps our health anxiety has never been higher? Longevity expert and award-winning aesthetic doctor Dr Sophie Shotter joins us to explain the science behind anti-ageing beauty regimes. Nadine Baggott, ITV’s resident beauty expert, brings her expertise on the changing face of the beauty industry.Follow Well Enough on Instagram hereFollow Emilie on Instagram here Subscribe to the Well Enough newsletter hereTimecodes:00:00 Live BETTER not LONGER00:41 'Longevity': Just Anti-Ageing Repackaged?01:03 Health Span vs. Lifespan02:22 Skin Vitality vs. Skin Vanity03:23 Our Cultural Fear of Ageing05:48 Celebrity’s Secret Undetectable Treatments07:55 The 4 "Unsexy" Skincare Basics09:07 Dangers of DIY Aesthetics09:48 US vs. UK: Extreme Treatments13:14 Teens & Anti-Ageing17:18 Is Biohacking Just "Male Longevity"?18:46 Why "Women Are Not Small Men"21:13 The Unregulated Wellness Industry23:50 The Dangerous Anti-Sunscreen Trend26:20 SPF & Retinoids ARE Biohacking29:20 Menopause, Misogyny, and HRT41:26 The Best FREE Biohacks44:55 Experts' Wellness Non-NegotiablesMore from our guests:Follow Nadine on Instagram Listen to Dr. Sophie’s ‘Age Well’ podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can your self care routine extend your life? With NEOM’s Nicola Elliott & self care expert Rebecca Moore
Feeling burnt out despite trying every self-care trend? You're not alone. The constant pressure to perform 'wellness' is exhausting, and it’s time for a different approach.Today we’re joined by two experts: NEOM Wellbeing founder Nicola Elliott, who turned her own anxiety into a wellbeing empire, and author of Radical Self Care, Rebecca Moore. They reveal why true self-care has been lost to social media buzzwords and how we can get it back.This episode is your ultimate guide to thriving this autumn. Discover a powerful, practical toolkit of free rituals to reduce stress, build resilience, and create a routine that genuinely restores you.Follow Well Enough on Instagram hereFollow Emilie on Instagram here Subscribe to the Well Enough newsletter here00:00 Is Self-Care Becoming Too Complicated?00:22 Meet The Self-Care Experts: Nicola Elliott & Rebecca Moore00:53 What Is Self-Care, Really?01:54 Connection vs Consumerism02:48 Unpacking 'Wellness Washing'03:26 NEOM Founder's Burnout Story & The Start Of A Wellness Brand06:33 Why Your Self-Care Rituals Must Be Personal To You08:40 The Toxic Side of 'Self-Care' Culture09:27 The Difference Between 'Soft Love' and 'Tough Love' In Self-Care11:07 Self-Care Isn't Surviving, It's Thriving12:20 Is Self-Care Gendered? A Look At Men's Wellness14:10 Wellness vs. Wellbeing: What's the Difference?15:35 The Invisible Labour of Women & The Need for Self-Care18:50 Practical Takeaways: How Scent Affects Your Mood22:28 How Yoga & Breathwork Can Change Everything24:48 Overcoming The Barriers To Self-Care: Time & Money28:32 How To Practice Self-Care This Autumn (For Free!)31:50 Simple Self-Care Tips: Journaling & Sleep Routines34:28 Why Do We Need To Be Taught Basic Wellness?37:20 Our Experts' Non-Negotiable Wellness HabitsRebecca’s book Radical Self CareExplore NEOM’s collection here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Burnout: How modern life is pushing us too far? With Dr. Amos Ogunkoya & Zoe Kalar
What if burnout isn’t just about working too hard? Today, we ask whether exhaustion is an inevitable side effect of modern life, or a warning sign that something deeper needs to change.Dr. Amos Ogunkoya - GP, Premier League doctor, and familiar face from The Traitors - has seen how stress eats away at both body and mind, from the pitch to the surgery room. And Zoe Kalar, the force behind sustainable social platform WeAre8, reveals how her own crash-and-burn in the tech world forced a radical rethink of what success actually looks like.This conversation pulls apart our obsession with productivity and the story we’ve been sold about “hustle” and asks: what’s the real cost of constantly pushing for more?Follow Well Enough on Instagram here | https://www.instagram.com/wellenoughFollow Emilie on Instagram here | https://www.instagram.com/emilielaviniaukSubscribe to the Well Enough newsletter here | https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-fitness/well-enough-newsletter-emilie-lavinia-b2818570.htmlTimecodes:00:02 What is Burnout? 02:42 The Doctor's Diagnosis: Emotional Exhaustion04:53 Hidden Red Flags: Signs You're On the Edge06:46 Burnout Prevention Toolkit 08:42 The Social Media Detox: A Digital Lifeline 11:22 How Big Tech Keeps Us Hooked13:23 Toughness vs. Kindness: Finding the Balance16:34 Resilience: Building a Mental Muscle18:02 The Disconnect: Why Online Life Is So Draining21:23 A Tale of Two Worlds: The Online Self vs. The Real You24:47 Unlocking Tough Conversations: A Guide to Authentic Dialogue29:04 The Power of Listening and "Soul Pain"35:34 Building a Kinder Social Media40:42 The Profit-Driven Burnout Machine: A Sobering Revelation44:42 The Freedom to Choose Life: One Name, One Lesson46:12 The Illusion of Control: Why We're Addicted to the Chaos51:57 The Magic of Collective Consciousness 55:03 The Golden Rule of Wellness: Your Non-Negotiable56:07 Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind: Dr. Amos's RuleMore from our guests:Dr. Amos Ogunkoya on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr_amoss/?hl=enZoe’s social platform WeAre8 | https://www.weare8.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is the gut microbiome and what makes a healthy gut? With Dr Megan Rossi and Gemma Ogston
Gut health has become one of the buzziest topics in wellness circles, but with so many terms being thrown around - microbiome, probiotic, prebiotic, gut-brain axis – it’s overwhelming to know what really matters.The Gut Health Doctor Dr. Megan Rossi is a nutritionist and founder of Bio&Me and Smart Strains. She makes gut science practical, accessible, and delicious. Alongside Megan is Gemma Ogston, chef, author of The Healing Cookbook, and founder of Mama Shrooms. Gemma is all about good mood food and showing how what we eat can nourish both the gut and the mind.Together we explore what your microbiome really is and why it matters, the difference between probiotics and prebiotics, and the fascinating link between the gut and the brain. Whether you’re a kombucha convert or just gut-curious, this conversation will leave you with simple, actionable ways to feel your best from the inside out.Follow Well Enough on Instagram hereFollow Emilie on Instagram here Subscribe to the Well Enough newsletter hereTimecodes00:02 The Gut Microbiome: A Landmark Scientific Discovery02:18 What Exactly Is Gut Health?04:47 The Pillars of Gut Health: Beyond Diet06:25 The Benefits of Fermented Foods07:31 The Nocebo Effect and Social Media10:43 The Super Six Plant Foods for Gut Health12:13 The Joy of Eating and Mental Health13:19 The 30 Plants Per Week Rule16:17 How to Incorporate More Plants into Your Diet19:09 Plant-Based vs. Carnivore Diets24:37 The Gut-Brain Axis and Mental Health26:52 Food, Mood, and Personal Experience29:59 Ozempic and Appetite Suppressants33:12 The Dangers of Social Media and Body Image35:17 The Role of Supplements in Gut Health38:32 Do Probiotic Supplements Work?40:17 Finding Reputable Health Advice42:02 The One Wellness Non-NegotiableMore from today’s guests: Try Gemma’s Mama Shrooms here Check out Megan’s gut-loving food Bio&Me Follow Dr. Megan Rossi @theguthealthdoctorFollow Gemma Ogston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Should we all be in therapy? With Ailey Jolie and Maya Raichoora
Therapy has never been more widely discussed - or more debated. But do we actually need it as much as we think? And when it comes to our feelings, are we receiving too much validation, or not nearly enough?Today, we’re joined by Ailey Jolie, a chartered psychologist who specializes in the mind–body connection and trauma processing. Her work explores embodiment, self-compassion, and how to move beyond the stories we tell ourselves. Alongside her is Maya Raichoora, the UK’s leading expert on visualization and mental fitness. She has coached elite athletes and high-powered executives on resilience and peak performance, and her book Visualize reveals how to think, feel, and perform at the very top of your game.Together, we ask whether therapy is always the answer, what true resilience looks like, and how self-compassion and visualization can help us live, feel, and perform more fullyFollow Well Enough on Instagram hereFollow Emilie on Instagram here Subscribe to the Well Enough newsletter here00:00 Finding the Right Therapist: Is It Like Dating?00:32 Does Everyone Really Need Therapy?02:12 Why We Avoid Therapy & Our Feelings03:42 The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Fitness06:17 The Different Types of Therapy Explained07:57 The Power of a Relational Therapist10:02 Why You Need to Try Different Therapists12:47 The Rise of AI Therapists: Is It a Good Thing?15:07 Why AI Therapists Miss the Point of Therapy18:37 Why You Shouldn't Rush Your Healing Journey21:37 Emotional Intelligence and Modern Dating23:27 Does Everyone Need a Therapist? A Controversial Opinion25:17 First Step to Therapy: Listening to Yourself28:47 Therapy Speak vs Real Healing33:12 Why We Should Stop Labeling Emotions34:37 How to Start Your Self-Development Journey36:47 Start with One Small Habit to Build Confidence39:22 The Problem with "Good Vibes Only"42:57 Are Younger Generations Over-Therapized?54:52 What is Somatic Therapy and How Does It Help?More from today’s guests:Maya’s book ‘Visualise: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1%’ Follow Ailey on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WELL ENOUGH is here to make sense of the wild world of health and wellness, answering the biggest questions and busting myths and misinformation wide open. How do I know if my gut is healthy? Should I freeze my eggs? What is manifestation? Do I really need therapy? And why is everyone telling me to just be grateful?Join Fitness and Wellbeing Editor Emilie Lavinia and inspiring expert guests as we uncover the truth about mindfulness, the microbiome, fertility, relationships and more. Each episode will tackle a new subject with the help of household names and leaders in their fields, dispelling the nonsense you might have read on TikTok and giving you peace of mind.Fascinated by the pursuit of wellness Emilie Lavinia is one of the UK’s leading health and wellbeing journalists. She’s tried every trend, treatment and life-altering practice, reported on it and lived to tell the tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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