It was a pleasure to talk with Thivi on my podcast this week about all things skin. Dr Thivi Maruthappu MA MBBS FRCP PhD is a leading Consultant Dermatologist and expert voice in the field of Skin Nutrition. She studied Medicine at Oxford University and holds a Certificate in Nutrition Science from Stanford, USA. With over a decade of experience as a Dermatologist, Thivi trained at many prestigious centres and for several years led the care of patients with severe and advanced skin...

It was such a privilege and pleasure to talk with Dame Prue Leith DBE on my podcast this week. We talk about so many different topics including school food, hospital food, Michelin Stars, school cookery lessons and more.  Prue Leith’s career has included her own restaurants, catering and cookery school businesses; she’s been a board director of companies such as British Rail, Halifax, Safeway, Whitbread, Woolworths, and Belmond (ex-Orient Express) Hotels. She has published eight novels, a...

This week I’m joined by Professor Amanda Kirby, who started her career as a GP, then worked in adult psychiatry and stress management, but changed her career when her second child was diagnosed with dyspraxia (developmental co-ordination disorder), at the age of 3. Her family is very neurodivergent, with children and adults diagnosed with dyslexia, autism, dyspraxia, developmental language disorder and ADHD, providing her with a unique understanding, insight and passion that continues to...

This week I’m delighted to welcome two sisters Claire and Nicky, a stylist and former criminal barrister who founded the award winning clothing brand Tilbea. The brand was conceived after Claire had her first baby, and found a gap in the market for breast feeding friendly clothes, that looked and felt great. We are going to talk firstly about their breastfeeding experiences, about the importance and benefits associated with breastfeeding, and then find out more about their brand. I’m also...

I’m delighted to have Dr Chris on my podcast today to try to answer some topics that are frequently seen on social media. Chris is not only an NHS GP based in London, but he is also a director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and leads the Physical Activity Specialist Interest Group. He is also a spokesperson for the Healthcare Workers Foundation, which is a charity set up by NHS workers during the pandemic for frontline key workers. He is a keen sportsman and can be found...

I’m delighted to welcome Sarah Ann Macklin, a registered nutritionist and former fashion model on today to tell us all about her fascinating journey and omega 3. First some background on Sarah, who founded the first not-for profit organisation in the fashion industry called the Be Well Collective and has her own nutrition practice. Her 13 years as a successful international model showed her how young women are expected to look and perform at their physical best without being offered...

Today I’m delighted to be joined by Dr Anisha Patel, or you might know her as @doctorsgetcancertoo. As the name suggests, she is GP, who has had stage 3B rectal cancer in 2018. Anisha just completed the London marathon and is over 2 years in remission post treatment. As well as getting back to work post cancer, sharing her journey through cancer and the aftermath, she has been an avid health promoter, raising awareness of Bowel cancer, other cancers, screening and prevention, she also talks...

As a huge fan of bake off, I’m really delighted to have Kimberley Wilson, Bake off finalist on to talk with me today. More importantly though, Kimberley is a Chartered Psychologist and author of How to Build a Healthy Brain working in private practice in central London. She is a Governor of the Tavistock & Portman NHS Mental Health Trust and led the therapy service at Holloway prison for a decade, which at the time was Europe’s largest women’s prison. Kimberley believes the way we think...

Today I’m focussing on the menopause, something that affects all women, and indirectly men, but as yet doesn’t have the recognition and knowledge that it deserves. To talk about all things menopause, I’m delighted to welcome Dr Louise Newson, menopause specialist and GP. On this episode hear us talk about: what is the menopause risks and benefits of HRT treating the menopause naturally risk of long term disease after the menopause Louise's role in shaping the future of menopause...

I was delighted to welcome on this week, Dr Zarrin Shaikh a Consultant Cardiologist. Zarrin and I share the same ethos, and she is also a passionate advocate for optimising wellbeing to prevent disease and live happier, healthier lives.⁠ ⁠ Zarrin qualified from the University of Nottingham in 2001 and has been working on the frontline of the NHS since then. In 2008 the British Heart Foundation awarded her a grant to undertake a PhD researching sleep, cardiac physiology and lung disease. Her...

I was delighted to welcome Lettie King to talk to me. Lettie is a Women’s Movement Coach and the Founder of PLANET MAMA, a movement hub for pre and postnatal women. She has almost a decade of experience helping individuals and groups maximise their health and wellness. However her journey didn’t start here. After leaving Leeds University, she took her degree in History of Art to London and spent the first years of her career working in award winning advertising and marketing...

It was a real pleasure to talk with Dr Anjali Amin, who is a Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at a London teaching hospital. She has a PhD looking at the effect of protein on appetite and gut hormones. Anjali is a mother of 3 children and keen advocate of healthy eating for the whole family. Follow her on Instagram at @thekitchendoctorandmum. We talked about · healthy eating · Balancing hormones · Protein and satiety  · PCOS If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be delighted if you...

I’m really delighted to have Dr Zena Willsmore as my guest today to talk about eczema and rosacea. Zena is a dermatology registrar in London, and studied medicine at Imperial College. She has an interest in both research and skin cancer, and is currently completing a PhD evaluating immunotherapy in melanoma. Zena is passionate about empowering the public about their health, and started her Instagram page during the pandemic as an outlet to discuss dermatology and skin science. She shares lots...

This week I was delighted to invite both Dr Punam and Dr Steph, two GPs to chat with me. We had such a lovely chat about range of topics including being lockdown mums, nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum, nutrition as a doctor, health prevention and doctors on social media.  Dr Stephanie, @the_GP_mum is a GP and mum to two little girls, her youngest being born during the first lockdown. She has a particular interest in women’s and children’s health. Her eldest daughter has multiple...

I’m delighted to have Katie Taylor as my guest today to talk about her personal experience of the menopause. Katie is the CEO and founder of the latte lounge, an online platform for midlife women. She founded this support platform at the age of 45 after suffering from debilitating per-menopausal symptoms which had been mis-diagnosed as depression for over 4 years. Katie is passionate about campaigning and supporting women, not just with their menopausal symptoms but all their health and...

I’m delighted to welcome Dr Orlena Kerek to talk with me today about habit formation. Orlena studied medicine at the University of Bristol, and then trained as a paediatric doctor. She is now a family health advocate, empowerment mentor, pioneer, author, educator and mother. Orlena helps families create healthy habits they love sot that they can all feel fit and fabulous without having to think about it. Find out more about Dr Orlena and listen to her Fit and Fabulous podcast. If you...

To celebrate world kidney day I’m delighted to welcome Dr Tom Oates, a Consultant Nephrologist and General Physician at the Royal London Hospital to talk about salt and blood pressure. Curious to find out whether urine colour is related to hydration? Or if gourmet salt is healthier? Tom sees patients with a wide range of kidney problems and general medical illnesses, and specialises in the care of people with nephrotic syndrome, and those with kidney failure treated by haemodialysis and...

I’m delighted to be joined by Lisa Gillbe, personal stylist, to talk about emotional eating and how to dress for body confidence. Lisa Gillbe is a Personal Stylist, Host of The Style Stories Podcast and a Digital Course Creator and Entrepreneur. She specialises in helping her clients find their authentic style and has helped hundreds of Authors, TV Personalities, entrepreneurs and professionals to get confidence in their style with the best image possible. She also styles for the BBC and...

I’m delighted to have Rob Solly to talk with me about his personal experience of supplements, and how he approaches training his clients. Rob is a fitness educator and personal trainer to the stars (Olly Murs, Paloma Faith, Emma and Matt Willis). He loves training other people and himself, and is set on a path of continual learning. He tells me he been taught by some really smart people and continues to learn from smarter people. What I’ve noticed about Rob from working with him, is that he...

I’m delighted to welcome Dr Kimberley to talk with me today about being a GP and giving nutrition advice. Kimberley started off training as a surgeon, but is now a GP in North West London. She is a first time mother with an 18-month old son called Paulie and on Instagram is called @doctorkimberley. Kimberley started her account to support other Mums in the steep learning curve associated with having a baby and navigating Lockdown during maternity leave. Kimberley also works with women and...

I’m so pleased to welcome Dr Justine Kluk to talk with me today about acne. Dr Justine Kluk is a consultant dermatologist with a specialist interest in acne treatment. Having suffered with acne herself as a teenager, she studied medicine with the aim of better understanding skin health and disease. In 2016 she realised her dream of opening a dedicated acne clinic focused on tailored treatment for people struggling with the condition. Justine is often quoted in the media, she is a spokeswoman...

I’m so pleased to welcome Dr Preeya Alexander as she is someone I love to chat with, because she seems like a fantastically caring GP, just wanting to nurture and help her patients thrive. Preeya is a GP in Melbourne, and a medical educator with Eastern Victoria GP training, supporting and training other GPS. You might know her as the wholesome doctor on instagram. In 2016 she started wholesome doctor to try and combat health misinformation and engage people in discussions around health in...

I'm Dr Harriet Holme, the Healthy Eating Dr and this is a short introduction to my new podcast, letting you know that something exciting will be out soon! Subscribe if you don't want to miss episodes and tell your friends! I'm a Registered Nutritionist (AfN), and former experienced paediatrician. After studying at Cambridge University, I worked in the NHS for over a decade, ultimately specialising in paediatric oncology. I also have a PhD in genetics from UCL. I lecture on nutrition, and was...