Episodes
Published 10/18/23
We speak to consultant dermatologist, Dr Anjali Mahto, about the links between stress and skin. From the role of your diet and supplements to skincare routines and conditions — tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva blood test today using code SKINANDSTRESS
Published 03/22/22
Published 03/22/22
In today's episode, we're joined by Dr Sue Kenneally to discuss hormones and metabolism. We're covering everything from the role of insulin and leptin to ghrelin. Tune in to find out more.   Get 10% off your first Thriva blood test with the code METABOLISM.
Published 03/09/22
In today's episode, we're joined by expert Dr Renee McGregor.  From the best type of exercise to do during your period to how changing hormone levels affect performance, learn how to harness the power of your menstrual cycle. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code EXERCISEONCYCLE.
Published 03/01/22
In today's episode, we're joined by registered Dietitian Ro Huntriss to discuss everything you need to know about supplements.  We're covering everything from vitamin IV drips and collagen supplements to if supplements can really mimic nutrients in food. Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code SUPPLEMENTS.
Published 02/22/22
In today's episode, we're joined by Dr Tommy Wood to dig into the research behind weight and genetics. Do our genes influence our metabolism or eating behaviour? Why do some people find it harder to lose weight? Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code WEIGHTGENETICS.
Published 02/15/22
Physiotherapist and researcher Dr Brendon Stubbs joins us to discuss the fascinating topic of exercise as a prescription for your mental health. How powerful is exercise for your mental health? And how much do you need to do to reap the rewards? Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code EXERCISING.
Published 02/08/22
In today's episode, our host Tom Livesey is joined by Dr Mike T Nelson to discuss heart rate variability (HRV).  From covering the basics to what it actually is to how it relates to performance, tune in to find out all you need to know. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code HEARTRATE.
Published 02/01/22
In the first episode of season 4, we're joined by nutrition expert Alan Flanagan to dig into the evidence behind salt, blood pressure, and heart disease. Is a high salt diet as bad as they say? Are some people more sensitive to the effects of salt? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code SALT.
Published 01/25/22
Welcome back to season 4 of the Thriva podcast. Join us as we chat with leading experts exploring everything from salt and blood pressure to the link between weight and genetics. Hosted by Tom Livesey, co-founder & CTO of Thriva.
Published 01/18/22
In this episode, nutritional scientist Danny Lennon joins us to discuss how fasting affects your health. Can long fasts help you live longer? Does it improve your metabolic health? Are there risks? Tune in to our season finale to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about fasting. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code FASTING Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth
Published 03/08/21
In this episode, GP and Breath Coach Dr Emma Thurston joins us to discuss how breathing affects your health. Is it powerful enough to treat anxiety? Can your lung function help predict your longevity? Tune in to find out more about what might be one of the most neglected factors in health and disease. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code BREATHING Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth
Published 03/01/21
In this episode, Dr Brooke Vandermolen (AKA The OBGYN Mum) joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how testosterone affects women's health. Often considered a "male" hormone, testosterone is essential for many areas of women's health. Tune in to hear about everything from how it impacts your sex drive and fertility to your menstrual cycle.  Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code TESTOSTERONE Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth
Published 02/22/21
Join our host Tom Livesey and expert Dr Renee to discuss how oestrogen affects your health. From it's crucial role in both female and male fertility to busting myths on HRT, tune in to find everything you need to know about this often underestimated hormone. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code OESTROGEN Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth
Published 02/15/21
In the 4th episode of season 3, Professor Kavita Vedhara joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how cortisol and stress affects your health. Cortisol is essential for our health but what happens when your levels get too high or too low? And why do some of us tolerate stress better than others? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code CORTISOL Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth
Published 02/08/21
In the 3rd episode of season 3, sports scientist Martin Yelling joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how running affects your health. Were we born to run? Is there an optimal time of day to run? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code RUNNING Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth
Published 02/01/21
In the 2nd episode of season 3, Professor David Nutt joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how wine and alcohol affect your health. Does red wine have protective health benefits? Why don't we form memories when we drink too much? What's the safest level of alcohol to drink? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code WINE. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth
Published 01/25/21
In the first episode of season 3, consultant dietitian Maeve Hanan joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how bread affects your health. Which type of bread is the most nutritious? Is gluten actually bad for you? Is bread a sustainable food? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code BREAD. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thrivahealth
Published 01/18/21
Welcome back to season 3 of our podcast: How does *blank* affect your health? Join us as we chat with leading experts exploring how different aspects of life, from oestrogen and cortisol to running and breathing, can affect your health. Hosted by Tom Livesey, co-founder & CTO of Thriva.
Published 01/11/21
In the last episode of season 2, our host Tom Livesey is joined by expert Dr Sandra Garrido to discuss ‘How does music affect your mental health?’. Tune in to find out everything from why we like listening to sad music to use of music in the treatment of depression. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code MUSIC at checkout.
Published 08/23/20
In this week’s episode, our host Tom Livesey is joined by Dr Sophie Scott, Head of the Speech Communications Group at UCL's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, to discuss ‘How does laughter and comedy affect your health?’. Why do we laugh? What benefits does it have? Tune in now to find out! Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code COMEDY at checkout.
Published 08/16/20
In this week’s episode, our host Tom Livesey is joined by Registered Nutritionist Sophie Bertrand to discuss the relationship between food and mental health. Find out what the latest research shows and what nutrients we should be including in our diets to support our mental health. Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code FOOD at checkout.
Published 08/09/20
In today’s episode, our host Tom is joined by expert Dr Tommy Wood to discuss how sitting affects your health. Is sitting really the new smoking? Or can you out-exercise a sedentary lifestyle? Tune in to find out now! Get 10% off your first Thriva health test with the code SITTING at checkout.
Published 08/02/20