Modern Wellness Podcast

Today on the Modern Wellness Podcast Adrienne chats to the football icon and national treasure Jill Scott.The pair chat about Jill's journey from discovering her love for football at a young age to becoming a world class sports leader and role model. There's discussions on encouraging young women, and young people more generally, to stay active and Jill opens up about her mental and physical wellness strategies during, and after, her professional career; emphasising the importance of social connections and a balanced lifestyle.Jill also gives us a look at her latest collaboration with Liquid I.V. and their Hot Seat Series, a new campaign focused on raising awareness about the vital role of proper hydration in sport and everyday life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team discuss the news of buyers seeking purpose-built wellness homes. This comes from news that after analyzing millions of listings, real estate platform Zillow found consumers are reshaping their spaces around self-care, sports, and wellness, building homes that reflect how they actually live.The team also get excited about the news that Technogym and World Athletics are launching the Treadmill Running Championship. And in trending, Sammi looks at the rise in searches for analog wellness and digital detox retreats. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhian Stephenson is a leading Nutritional Therapist, Naturopath, ex-athlete and founder of ARTAH. With an extensive knowledge of functional health, nutrition, and well-being, Rhian has been at the forefront of the health and fitness industry for over a decade. Inspired by her passion for vitality, she is dedicated to helping people improve their physical and emotional health.Check out ARTAH at artah.co and use code MWP15 for 15% off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the team start by casting their eyes to Sweden. A cheeky new ad campaign claims that visiting the Nordic nation and embracing Swedish culture can improve your wellbeing – and it's turning to medical experts to make its case.Next up, how are the back fo your cupboards looking? Adrienne quizzes Oli and Sammi on the top 5 healthiest cupboard spices to boost your heart, brain and bodyAnd lastly, Adrienne predicts that despite our increasingly digital age, the Personal Trainer is going to make a comeback. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for another special episode with Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.In this week's listener Q&A episode the team address EMF's and the link between our bluetooth headphones and our health - is there any cause for concern? And with the clocks having gone back and the days getting shorter and colder, the team look at the benefits of seasonal eating. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start looking at they latest drama in protein powders. With news that Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes, finding more than two-thirds of the products had more lead in a single serving than Consumer Reports' experts have said is safe to consume in one day. Read the article here: Lead Is Becoming More Common Among Protein Powders And Shakes, Report SaysWe then move to On Running and the news that their new Cloudrise Cyclon 1.1 turns old running shoes into new ones, as the performance trainer features a Speedboard made from 99.5% recycled materials.And finally Adrienne predicts that scent is the next sense for the wellness industry to take hold of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast Sammi is joined by Paolo Pio, to discuss Exceptional Ventures and their work investing in the wellness industry. Paolo is Co-Founder and General Partner at Exceptional Ventures, a London-based early-stage VC firm helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives - maximising Joyspan®. Formerly MD Europe at Joyance Partners and an exec at Cisco, he has backed 60+ startups and is on a mission to drive the global health and wellness revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with news from Peloton.The company had its biggest launch in years, debuting a new AI-powered service with computer vision, called Peloton IQ. It's also revamping its entire hardware lineup as part of a new Cross Training series meant to help users switch easily between cardio, yoga, and strength. In other news, The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission presents new evidence-based insights on nutrition and human health, within safe and just planetary boundaries. The report assesses food's impact on all planetary boundaries, including emissions, land use, and freshwater. And introduces global modelling to show how we can feed 10 billion people within environmental limits.And finally with news that instead of raiding the minibar at your hotel for booze and snacks, the Ritz-Carlton‘s new amenity is a fridge full of products to make you look great instead. In Trending we're looking at the rise in hotel rooms becoming wellness sanctuaries. “Forget the Minibar. The Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles Is Rolling Out Beauty Fridges.”Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team dive in to the latest wellness headlines, starting off with Joe Wicks' who has gone political, creating a new protein bar that's as harmful as possible…In other news HYROX has announced the expansion of its Athlete License program for Elite competitors. Holders of an Athlete License will sign agreements, binding themselves to the HYROX. The move strengthens HYROX's anti-doping safeguards, codifies athlete conduct, and promises a sharper pathway to the top tier of the sport as the 2025/26 season kicks off.And for trending, Adrienne looks at the world of lymphatic drainage massage. Are you a fan?Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the weekend the team were live on stage at HX25 at 180 Studios in London. HX25 was a three-day immersive wellbeing event that brought together leading experts, innovative brands and interactive experiences, offering attendees hands-on workshops, keynote talks, live demonstrations and holistic wellness activities designed to help individuals explore and personalise their own wellbeing journey.They were joined by Healf's Head of Healf Zone Nico Ward. More about Healf Zone:Healf Zone eliminates the guesswork in wellbeing by identifying the right products for your unique biology. It delivers science-backed, personalised recommendations designed to optimise your biomarkers, with supporting clinical studies accessible in your dashboard. Your dashboard also tracks your lifetime biomarker changes and curates a tailored daily supplement routine to keep you at your best. Built to evolve with you, Healf Zone continuously refines its insights based on your progress and the latest science — so you always know exactly what your body needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the team discuss the latest ventures from Melinda French Gates after she announced a $100 million partnership between Pivotal Ventures, the company she founded to accelerate social progress and expand women's power, and Wellcome Leap, the breakthrough health organization led by Regina Dugan. Read the Forbes article here: Melinda French Gates Backs $100 Million Bet On Women's Health BreakthroughsWe then head to the world of cosmetics to look at the rise of peptides - fast becoming the buzzword of 2025.And in trending, Sammi takes a look at Padel, and wonders if there's a bust to follow the boom.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Sammi is bringing you a special interview with the brilliant George Veness, founder of JAB Boxing. JAB is a Boxing Club whose journey started in the heart of Mayfair, London. It was created with a mission to build a community empowered by boxing and its training philosophy. Raised on a London council estate, George began boxing at six, representing England over a dozen times. After a successful amateur career, he transitioned to coaching, training both amateurs and celebrities. In 2018, he established JAB Boxing Club in London, aiming to make elite training accessible to all.In this chat George shares his journey from being ex-England boxing team to establishing one of London's most popular boutique fitness clubs and offers insights on creating an authentic brand, building community, and the importance of a holistic approach to wellness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up the team discuss Gary Brecka and the recent Health Optimisation Summit 2025, held in London on September 13–14, 2025, at the Business Design Centre. The event billed itself as bringing together experts in health, longevity, and biohacking, with Brecka sharing his science-backed strategies for health optimisation. Oli was there - what did he make of it? And is it indicative of a wider issue when celebrity health experts are being treated like 21st century miracle workers? Next up the team look at hydrogen water. Regular water already has hydrogen in the form of H2O, but hydrogen water claims that added hydrogen is more accessible to cells and acts as an antioxidant. But, is it really all it's cracked up to be? And finally, Oli is here with a prediction - is our furniture about to get a whole lot more wellness-focussed? Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Oli is bringing you a special interview with The Turmeric Co's Founder and CEO (and Wales national football team hero) Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu. It's a remarkable story. After a brutal injury at 17, pharmaceutical medication caused Thomas to suffer severe adverse effects. It was his dad who started researching natural alternatives that could offer his son a better chance at recovery, and quickly the benefits of raw turmeric root and it's incredible healing properties became clear. "The secret behind my recovery, these fresh turmeric shots became a nutritional aid for me, my family, and my close friends. Thanks to this curcumin-rich formula, I was able to return to my professional football career healthier and stronger than ever before!" So what's so remarkable about turmeric? You'll have to listen and find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the team are delving into the world of science-fiction that's actually reality, with news of German startup Tomorrow.Bio, Europe's first cryonics lab, based in Berlin. It offers to cryogenically “freeze” people in liquid nitrogen after they die, for as long as it takes until science can find a way to revive and rejuvenate them. "Not just science fiction: Tomorrow.Bio has preserved 20 people and 10 pets for future revival"Next up we're back in the real world, the team look at wearables and the workplace, and how they can integrate. "Fitness Wearables Market Set To Hit $190B, but Data & Battery Life Hurdles Remain"And finally, in Trending, Adrienne is discussing what futurologists have been talking about for a while now, which is Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). AGS is an allergic reaction to alpha-gal, a molecule found in most mammals but not humans, which can develop after a tick bite, most commonly the lone star tick. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Adrienne as she speaks with Philippa Harvey, SHA's Head of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The pair discuss how SHA Wellness uses TCM, as well as the incredible facilities and expansive offerings more widely.SHA Wellness is an internationally recognised luxury wellness brand with locations in Spain, Mexico, and Abu Dhabi, known for its integrative approach to health that combines ancient Eastern philosophies with cutting-edge Western medicine and personalised nutrition. They offer specialised programs for detox, weight loss, anti-aging, and more, all based on the proprietary SHA Method, designed to provide guests with lasting, scientifically-backed well-being through tailored treatments, medical diagnostics, and holistic therapies. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang are back and ready to lock in for Season 5 after the summer. But what did we miss whilst we were sunning ourselves?From Serena Williams' new ambassadorship, to Nike's new change of direction, this summer has really thrown some curveballs our way - not to mention the rise of matcha on the high-street. As ever, the team dive into it all. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss what's being missed by the wellness industry, and what's what with your antioxidant status and what is Prism iOdoing about it?Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up, Oli, Sammi and Adrienne look at the ever expanding world of vitamins and supplements. Noting that it's important to understand which vitamins and minerals you can get too much of, like vitamin C and calcium. Read the Cleveland Clinic article here: Yes, You Can Take Too Many VitaminsThen the team discuss ChatGPT and the impact it's having on our ability to think critically, but will the team agree on the damage versus benefit scale? Read Time's article: ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT StudyAnd in trending Adrienne looks at Clean Beauty - will it go the way of animal testing? Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss measuring and improving brain health, and the wellness trends they don't like!Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Modern Wellness Podcast, the team look at the news that this week the American e-commerce giant Amazon launched at-home diagnostic services in six Indian cities, in partnership with Orange Health Labs, a company co-funded by Amazon's venture arm. Though Amazon is investing in health care across the US, Europe and Asia, diagnostics is launching first in India. You can read the Bloomberg article here: "Amazon Intensifies Battle for Health Care in India" Second up the team discusses Fibremaxxing. Beans, pulses, starchy foods and seeds are having a moment on social media. And, for once, the health benefits suggest they deserve it. Fibremaxxing: could TikTok's latest wellness trend actually make sense? And in Trending, Sammi looks at what's next for Cold Plunges. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up, in partnership with Wellhub, the team discuss The State of Work-Life Wellness 2025 report that Wellhub have released. Having surveyed 5,000+ employees globally to share the top issues impacting their mental and physical wellbeing, this report offers valuable insights to all businesses and business-leaders about their workplace wellness offerings. What duo the team make of the findings?Download the full report here: https://bit.ly/4kXuMqsLearn more about offering Wellhub to your employees: https://bit.ly/4k93axxIf you're an employee and would like your company to offer Wellhub, you can refer it here: https://bit.ly/4kaAjbXSecondly, in honour of the amazing Faith Kipyegon and her incredible attempt alongside Nike the team discuss Breaking4.And lastly, in trending, Sammi brings to the table the shift in experiential wellness not just being for influencers any more. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss why biohackers often showcase their blue-tinged tongues after taking methylene blue, and tackle if the wellness market is too saturated for new innovations?Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up, the team discuss the price of wellness, and how we define our markers of health. This comes from Fitt Insider's article "Consumers Are Priced Out of Wellness"The trio look at the power of visualisation, and the various forms we may or may not do it. Do you? The New Scientist reports "How visualisation sets you up for success by changing your cognition"And in trending Sammi discusses the rise of lab-testing as lifestyle. And as a bonus, Oli's “It's a No from me Dawg” video…Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss how founders can focus on their own wellbeing, and why you may be asked if you were born via a cesarean section at health assessments.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up the team discuss the rise in solo-dining and solo-travel, and what it indicates for modern society. Are you a fan?“The Joy of Being Alone in an Overcrowded, Overbooked World”Secondly, with Ultrahuman unveiling Home, an indoor sensor tracking environmental quality, the team look at the rise of tracking in our lives, as well as the possibilities of this device. “Ultrahuman Launches Home Health Sensor”And in trending Adrienne puts forward the idea that sports marketing is shifting from blanket inclusivity towards celebrating winning. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team calculating your heart-rate zones when exercising, and how important it is as a founder to have yourself as the face of your own brand.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up, the hosts dive into the world of cortisol, addressing the algorithm and its penchant for blaming cortisol for various health issues after the Telegraph's recent article "Cortisol isn't always bad. Here's how to make it work for you". Next, there's a look at ZBiotics, a genetically engineered probiotic aimed at reducing hangovers, weighing its potential benefits and scientific backing, after it has been doing the rounds online.Finally, Sammi shares a wellness trend prediction on David Bars, a relatively new high-protein, low-calorie snack that's gaining rapid popularity and significant investment.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss microwaving food and meal prepping more widely. Plus there's a look at the rise in vitamin patches. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the team discuss the significance of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and their potential impact on not just health, but the wider world more generally. Specifically referring to The Times recent article "All the ways Ozempic will change our world, from alcohol to airlines".They also examine the emerging trend of 'stackable wellness' where consumers are increasingly looking to combine multiple health and wellness services and products. And lastly, it's Oli's turn for a prediction.. looking at a rise in awareness around sun protection. Are you Team Parasol or Team Umbrella Hat? Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special Friday conversation Dr. Megan Rossi discusses the current state of gut health testing and its potential, explaining the nuances and limitations of commercial gut health tests. Dr Megan Rossi (PhD, RD) founded The Gut Health Doctor in 2017 with a dream to empower everyone to take control of their health. As a scientist and practising clinician, she became frustrated that the ground-breaking research from her team and other colleagues around the world wasn't reaching the public. Instead, dangerous myths and fads shared online were negatively impacting on the wellbeing of her patients.Her new business Smart Strains aims to revolutionise how people understand and use live bacterial supplements. Through this game-changing range, she is empowering everyone to care for themselves and their families, providing the right strain, at the right time, in the right way – and only when you need it. With an award-winning PhD in probiotics and a family of products that use only the strains backed by international health bodies, Dr Megan Rossi is bringing credibility and clarity back to live bacterial supplements.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss Whoop's big hardware upgrade - and the associated cost. Plus there's a discussion on the new wellness products getting the team excited.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team are back for Season 4, bringing you the latest from the world of wellness.First the team look at a study from Kyoto University discussed in a TEDx talk, which examines how sound waves can rewire cells and impact gene expression without chemicals or surgery. Secondly, there's a debate about biological age, its impact on health assessment, and the potential business applications, such as insurance premium reductions based on advanced diagnostics. This refers to the Times recent article “I'm 52. My biological age is 32. Can that be true?”.Lastly, Adrienne predicts a shift in the creator economy towards expert-led content, emphasising the growing importance of credibility and trust in wellness marketing.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Modern Wellness Podcast, the last of Season 3, Adrienne, Sammi and Oli discuss a listener's question about fasted training for women, emphasising the importance of personal experience and nuance in nutrition advice. Plus they ask if the pursuit of wellness can have the opposite effect in some cases? Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow! And we'll see you back here for Season 4!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of The Modern Wellness Podcast, Adrienne is joined by Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie (@cliniquelaprairie), the world-renowned Swiss medical spa and longevity clinic.Together, they dive deep into the evolving science of longevity — from groundbreaking cellular therapies to lifestyle interventions rooted in decades of research. Simone shares how Clinique La Prairie's unique approach blends medical precision with holistic wellbeing, drawing from fields like genetics, epigenetics, nutrition, and neuroscience to support not just a longer life, but a better one. Whether you're longevity-curious or seeking practical steps to upgrade your daily health routine, this is a conversation packed with inspiration, science, and forward-thinking ideas.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss AI wellness tools and the nuances of B2B vs B2C sales. Plus Adrienne poses the question: How often do you take the chance to look for new opportunities? Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firstly there's a look at a recent New Scientist article all about tiredness, as according to a recent analysis of data from 32 countries, as many as 1 in 5 otherwise healthy adults complain of problematic levels of fatigue. "A fresh understanding of tiredness reveals how to get your energy back"There's a discussion about biophilic design after Fitt Insider's recent report Issue No. 327: Cooped UpAnd finally, Adrienne predicts a big rise in at-home saunas!Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instead of a Listener Q&A this week the team are sharing a recent conversation Adrienne had with the brilliant Maya Raichoora on the Power Hour Podcast.Maya Raichoora (@maya.mental.fitness) is one of the UK's leading mental fitness and visualisation experts. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Remap Mental Fitness. Day to day she works with global brands such as Nike, Gymshark, Asics, Amex and Lego. She has a decade of experience mastering the technique of visualisation and is on a mission to share it with others. As a two times TEDx speaker and public figure, her story and expertise has the power to inspire, empower and educate the masses.Her new book Visualise: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1% is out in March and is available to pre-order now (and you should!).In Visualise, the very first book of its kind on visualisation, Maya shows you how to harness the power of visualisation and retrain your brain so you can take control of the way you think, feel and perform, once and for all.Drawing on the latest neuroscience, theory, Maya's personal experience and compelling case studies, Visualise presents five tangible and easy-to-implement visualisation techniques that will help you boost your productivity, achieve your goals and create the best version of yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up today on the show, there's big news from CrossFit as the famed branded fitness regimen is on the hunt for a new owner as it heads to its next growth phase."CrossFit Seeks New Owner As It Prepares for Next Growth Chapter"There's news of Westfield launching a new health and wellness destination at its west London shopping mall in response to shifting customer demand. "Westfield creates new 50,000 sq ft health and wellness hub at White City mall"And in Trending Adrienne discusses Cognitive Shuffling a strategy meant to facilitate initial sleep onset, or subsequent sleep onset after early awakening from sleep.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Modern Wellness podcast, Oli Patrick interviews David Stalker, a prominent figure in the fitness and wellness industry. David shares his extensive career journey, from his beginnings as a personal trainer to his current roles in various organisations. The conversation delves into the importance of mentorship, the evolving role of the fitness industry in health delivery, and the need for higher professional standards, with David emphasising the responsibility of fitness professionals to engage with their communities and contribute positively to public health.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss dealing with business setbacks with ever-changing wellness (and other) budgets - with thanks to Celeste for the question (go to her website https://celestegardner.com/And then the team discuss PR, and the value of it - asking should you invest in it?Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Modern Wellness Podcast the team discuss the idea that in this era of precision nutrition, consumers aren't only thinking about what they eat, but also when, and in what order. There's a look at Brain Endurance Training (BET) which is a type of neuro-training that focuses on targeted training towards a specific area of the brain responsible for goal-driven behaviour, effort perception, and impulse control. And Adrienne & Sammi recommend a new app that they have been working with the team of. Getahead is an on-demand sports psychology app designed to help athletes unlock their full potential through personalised mental training. The app offers short audio guides, each focused on a key mental skill like confidence, motivation, focus, self-talk, and emotion control. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.Today the team discuss the world of creatine gummies and the role of third-party testing, and they recommend some of their favourite recovery spots in London!Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show Oli, Adrienne, and Sammi discuss the news that the first daily pill for treating endometriosis symptoms has been approved for use on the NHS in England and Wales - but only for patients who have tried all other options. Endometriosis affects 1.5 million women in the UK, causing pain and extreme tiredness as a result of tissue similar to the womb lining growing elsewhere in the body. New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in EnglandThere's a look at digital burnout as according to Beth McGroarty, director of research and PR at the Global Wellness Institute, a desire for ‘analogue living' is set to rise in 2025. The Wallpaper* wellness report: Can analogue living cure digital burnout in 2025?And finally, Adrienne discusses the rise of Lion's Mane Mushroom.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.Today Oli Patrick is flying solo and addressing a listener's question about long covid - exploring its symptoms, challenges in diagnosis, and treatment options. He discusses the complexity of long covid, which often presents with a range of symptoms including fatigue, the importance of understanding the underlying causes of these symptoms, the role of chronic inflammation, and the potential benefits of a diverse diet and increased physical activity in managing long covid.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Modern Wellness Podcast there's a discussion about where health consumers are spending their money after Fitt Insider's article after a VML report found consumers are prioritizing health in their budgets. "Consumers Prioritize Health Spending"The team discuss The Guardian reporting that a recent report found that women aged between 40 and 50 are doing more exercise than women half their age. "‘We've moved past aesthetics': why middle-aged women are outnumbering the gym bunnies"And lastly in Modern Wellness Recommendations Adrienne shouts out BrainBombs (brain-bombs.com) which are functional snacks that are super convenient, taste delicious and will provide with big nutrients.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.Today the team tackle listener questions about evening runs and their impact on sleep, as well as the rising popularity of animal-based diets. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Modern Wellness Podcast, Sammi is in conversation with James Balfour, CEO of 1Rebel, a leading boutique gym in London. James discusses the origins of 1Rebel, the inspiration behind its unique fitness offerings, and the importance of focus and authenticity in business. The conversation delves into 1Rebel's latest venture, Reset, a contrast therapy suite offering sauna and cold plunge experiences.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.Today we take a question all about biohacking - the costs involved, and what the team recommends. Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show the team discuss sleep, jet lag, and the work of Dr Matthew Walker (particularly his book Why We Sleep) in response to the article Equinox Hotels Announces Partnership with Dr. Matthew Walker to Advance Sleep-Focused Hospitality and InnovationThere's a discussion about Jesse Itzler and Runningman 2024, a three-day event featuring a choose-your-distance race and the world's largest indoor sauna (Oli's jealous). Runningman 2024 a Success as Experiential Wellness Gains GroundAnd finally there's a look at the rising trend of NAD+ injections (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) - what do you think?Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Friday episode Oli is joined by another Ollie, this time Ollie Marchon, from the amazing MARCHON brand (marchon.co.uk). Ollie Marchon is a former professional rugby player turned founder of MARCHON & The PFCA. MARCHON is the UKs leading Functional Fitness brand, comprised of multiple gym locations, a custom built app delivering their programmes across the world, as well as offering their own sports nutrition and clothing.In this conversation, Oli and Ollie discuss innovative coaching models, the significance of community engagement, strategies for corporate partnerships, and the empowerment of female athletes. As well as the importance of building strong local connections, the evolution of fitness education, and the role of social media in brand building.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.