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   16 Jul 2026 · 53 min

   Food for Healing, Are Oats Good? & Mindset Shifts

   This week we're answering your questions on everything from supporting a loved one through cancer treatment to navigating the confusing world of nutrition advice online.We discuss the role food can play during treatment and recovery, explore practical ways to cultivate a more optimistic mindset, and unpack the growing debate around oats, blood sugar and hormonal acne. We also cover hormonal health, milk choices for teenagers, meal timing before bed, and whether nuts and seeds should be stored in the fridge.Plus, Ella shares the secret behind her favourite brothy meals, and we discuss how to…

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   13 Jul 2026 · 55 min

   Can Foods Boost Weight Loss Hormones? Fruit Juice & Supplement Myths

   Can certain foods really boost the hormones linked to appetite and weight regulation? Has fruit juice been unfairly demonised? And why are NHS staff increasingly spending their time debunking supplement misinformation? This week we unpack the growing trend around "natural GLP-1" foods and explore what the science actually says about appetite, fullness and weight loss. We also dive into surprising new research challenging some of the assumptions around fruit juice, including its impact on blood sugar, weight gain and overall health. Plus, we discuss why healthcare professionals are becoming…

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   9 Jul 2026 · 39 min

   Hormones, Healthy Mornings & The Truth About Sugar

   This week we're answering your questions on some of the biggest areas of confusion in nutrition and wellbeing. We're discussing how diet can support hormonal health, from PCOS and amenorrhea to hormonal acne, and exploring how to care for your microbiome while taking a GLP-1 medication. We also unpack the growing conversation around fibre and digestion, including what it means if seeds seem to pass through your body intact and whether prebiotic sodas are really as gut-friendly as they're marketed to be. Plus, we're tackling the conflicting advice around healthy mornings and sugar. Does…

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   6 Jul 2026 · 52 min

   Fixing Brain Rot, The 'Maxxing Obsession & Is Cereal Junk Food?

   Is Bran Flakes really junk food? Are our attention spans under threat? And have we reached peak optimisation culture? This week we unpack the government's proposed changes to healthy eating guidelines, which could see breakfast cereals like Bran Flakes classified as HFSS foods, and explore what the debate reveals about fibre, free sugars and how we define healthy eating. We also dive into new research on doomscrolling, TikTok and attention spans, including the surprising activity that may help strengthen our ability to focus. Plus, from slowmaxxing and joymaxxing to spermaxxing and…

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   2 Jul 2026 · 54 min

   Food Guilt, IV Drips, Matcha Shortages & Healthy Ageing

   This week we're talking about food guilt, supplements and the growing pressure to optimise our health. We explore how to break free from all-or-nothing eating, whether social media is distorting our perception of what healthy living actually looks like, and why some of the most powerful habits for healthy ageing are often the simplest. We also unpack the rise of IV vitamin drips, discuss whether coconut or soy yoghurt is the better choice, answer your questions on vitamin D supplementation, peanut butter powder and matcha, and share practical advice on raising adventurous eaters and reducing…

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   25 Jun 2026 · 51 min

   Secrets of the food industry, Plant Protein & Healthy Ice Cream

   This week we're answering your questions, from how to be more present when meditation just isn't your thing to whether breathwork can really help calm a busy mind.We also unpack the truth about mycoprotein and whether foods like Quorn deserve their ultra-processed reputation, discuss practical ways to increase plant diversity without spending a fortune, answer your questions on navigating a coeliac diagnosis, explore the surprising benefits of blackcurrants and gooseberries, and share our favourite healthier ice cream options for summer. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to…

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   22 Jun 2026 · 54 min

   The Rising Cost of Healthy Eating, Beach Body Anxiety & Peak Optimisation

   This week, we discuss one of the most important reports in UK nutrition, revealing that healthy diets remain out of reach for many families while unhealthy foods continue to dominate our food environment. We also explore the rise of sleep anxiety, why body image concerns are stopping young people from enjoying everyday experiences, and the Steven Bartlett controversy that has sparked a backlash against wellness culture, health trackers and the relentless pursuit of self-optimisation Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ For more from Rhi and Ella: Order your…

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   18 Jun 2026 · 37 min

   Can You Be Healthy and Thin? Hair Loss & Wellness Pressure

   Can you be healthy and thin? It's a question that sparked a fascinating listener email this week, and one that opens up a much bigger conversation about body image, weight, wellness culture and what health really looks like.We're also answering your questions on hair loss during perimenopause, nutrition and autism, fibre-rich eating with a nut allergy, vitamin D supplements, air fryer safety, GLP-1 medications and the pressure many people feel to optimise every aspect of their health. With special thanks to Dr. Federica Amati. Pre-order her new book, The Appetite Reset HERE Some brilliant…

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   15 Jun 2026 · 53 min

   Weight Gain Warnings, Healthy Ageing & 35 Supplements a Day

   Could gaining weight in your twenties affect your health decades later? This week, we unpack a major new study linking early adult weight gain with a higher risk of several cancers, and explore what it really means for long-term health. We also dive into the growing conversation around healthy ageing. Are constant snacking, refined carbohydrates and late-night meals ageing us faster than we realise? Plus, why Zone 2 exercise is having a moment, Slovenia's new dietary guidelines, the latest concerns around social media and children's health, and Kim Kardashian's revelation that she takes 35…

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    11 Jun 2026 · 35 min

    Health Anxiety, Food Scanner Apps & Our Favourite Summer Recipes

    This week we answer your questions on health anxiety, food scanner apps and the rise of fear-based wellness advice online. We unpack the controversy around food scanning apps and scoring systems, alongside the science of fermented foods, gut health and whether kefir is really worth the hype. Plus, we talk summer BBQ recipes, joint health, the best time to eat, and the small everyday habits that actually matter for long-term wellbeing. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Recommendations: Listener Jody recommends, Off Campus Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco…