In episode 6 we welcome back Dr Megan Rossi, aka The Gut Health Doctor.   A brilliant episode to end series 6 of The Wellness Edit, April and Megan get into the detail of what our gut is and what exactly it does. From the digestive process to how our gut can support our overall health & wellness, Megan covers things to consider when it comes to the foods we consume, shares her thoughts on foods to avoid and provides some top tips on how to hit 30 Plant Points a week.   So grab a handful...

Episode 5 welcomes medical doctor, nutritionist, and women’s health advocate Dr Hazel Wallace.   Join April and Hazel as they discuss women’s health, from hormonal changes during menopause to mental health, anxiety and depression. Dr Hazel shared some brilliant tips on how women can support themselves through the power of food - have you heard of phytoestrogens? Find the answer, top tips, expert advice and much more in this episode.   Perfect for a relaxing night in, grab a blanket and...

Episode 4 is all things food and immunity as April is joined by author and immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi.   With over 20 years of experience and specialising in immunity, Jenna is on a mission to break down the science behind our health. In this episode April and Jenna discuss the impact the food we eat can have on our immune system with top tips on small changes we can all make.   This one is perfect to listen to if you’re on a commute, taking a walk or at the gym!   Please note: All...

In episode 3, April is joined by Dr Alex George, UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador, as they discuss all things sleep.   Health & Wellbeing author, Dr Alex has a real passion for good quality rest, and it’s not surprising considering the significant impact poor quality sleep can have on our overall health & wellness. Listen as April and Dr Alex discuss and nutrition and top tips to help you feel well rested, as well as challenging the ‘poor sleep’ badge of honour!   Dim the lights,...

In Episode 2, April is joined by nutritional therapist, best-selling cookery writer, chef and mother, Madeleine Shaw.   With over 10 years’ experience in the wellness industry, Madeleine started her journey with an IBS diagnosis. From here she took control of her lifestyle and diet and developed 'the glow'. Hear April and Madeleine discuss how food and nutrition can support your skin, and the concept of ‘crowding and not cutting out’.   So, take a moment of self-care, get comfy and find out...

Series 6 kicks off with our new host, April Preston – Global Product Director at H&B.   In Episode 1, April is joined by ITV's This Morning resident doctor, Dr Zoe Williams, as they talk food that loves you back. They dive into the importance of a varied diet, an introduction to Plant Points, what the most underrated nutrient is and challenge the well know phrase ‘an apple a day’ – this episode has it all.   So, grab a kombucha and a snack, get comfy and get ready to find out more about...

Welcome to series six of The Wellness Edit, brought to you by Holland & Barrett, hosted by April Preston, Global Product Director at H&B   In series six, April talks food that loves you back with expert guests Dr Zoe Williams, Dr Alex George, Jenna Macciochi, Dr Megan Rossi, Madeleine Shaw and Dr Hazel Wallace. If you want to understand more about wellness, this podcast is the place to be. Catch all episodes of The Wellness Edit on hollandandbarrett.com/podcast or search The Wellness...

Best-selling author and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, Dr Rupy Aujla is one of the biggest names in lifestyle medicine. Starting out as an overworked junior doctor, his health was massively impacted when he suddenly found himself suffering from a heart condition characterised by episodes of a very fast, irregular heartbeat. While doctors recommended aggressive medical treatment, his traditional Indian mother suggested he look at his lifestyle first - it worked, leading to his new career...

Pre and postnatal fitness expert, motivational speaker, author and mum of four Shakira Akabusi founded Strong Like Mum to help women awaken the power of their pre and postnatal body through instinct, knowledge and exercise. In this inspiring podcast, Shakira discusses how she felt immense pressure after giving birth to her first baby. People told her she’d be exhausted, have no time for herself, and that she’d never wear a bikini again. As a personal trainer she knew how powerful the female...

When initially sharing her personal story of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), anxiety and mental health, Lottie Drynan realised there were many other women living with chronic illness and battling with bloating and body image. Since then she’s become a huge name in the gut health world, building a 250,000 person strong community via The Tummy Diaries and You’ve Gut This platforms, including a private Facebook support group with monthly events, and self-publishing the wellness Journal ‘My Tummy...

Jaspreet is an award-winning spoken word poet, author, commentator and educator. Her work is all about having difficult conversations and her debut book ‘Brown Girl Like Me’ looks at the issues and stigmas South Asian women face on mental health, feminism, menstruation and beauty standards.    With the goal of changing the narrative, Jaspreet joins Dr Gemma to unpack the issues around gender differences, menstruation and how period poverty affects women across the world. She also dives into...

A superstar of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, Beth Mead became a household name this year. She won the Golden Boot and was named Player of the Tournament during the record-breaking tournament, which sky-rocketed the profile of women’s football. She recently launched the Beth Mead Scholarship at Teesside University and her book ‘Lioness - My Journey to Glory’ will be out in November 2022.   In this podcast, Beth describes her journey to becoming a professional footballer and reveals how her huge...

Award-winning beauty journalist, broadcaster, social commentator and diversity advocate Ateh Jewel is used to making her voice heard. In recognition of her work on diversity in the beauty industry, she won the CEW Achiever Award 2020. She is the founder of the Dr Ateh Jewel Education Foundation, which supports black and mixed heritage students through university, and has started her own beauty range, launching Spring 2023. In this peppy podcast, Ateh talks to Gemma about the power of beauty...

Welcome to series five of The Wellness Edit, brought to you by Holland & Barrett, hosted by The Plant Power Doctor, Dr Gemma Newman. In series five Gemma chats with such a varied selection of guests who share with us their personal journeys along with what wellness means to them and how they add it into their days – from beauty and diversity advocate Ateh Jewel… to gut health influencer Lottie Dryan, footballer Beth Mead… and lifestyle doctor Dr Rupy … If you want to understand more about...

For our final episode this season, Gemma is honoured to be joined by Dr Rangan Chatterjee: a medical doctor, best-selling author, TV presenter and host of the top-ranking health podcast Feel Better, Live More. As one of the most influential doctors in the UK, Dr Rangan Chatterjee wants to change how medicine will be practised for years to come, with a mission to help people around the globe live better lives. During his 20 years as a GP, Rangan has seen first-hand how good intentions aren’t...

Madeleine Olivia is a sustainable living blogger, YouTuber and author, who champions low-impact and minimal living. Based in Cornwall, she shares her plant-based recipe creations and sustainable living tips with her audience, and has written a book, Minimal, about how to love yourself and the planet. If you’ve been tempted by the idea of minimal living but thought it was unachievable, this episode is for you. Madeleine talks about a slow, kindness-based approach to sustainability – a...

When it comes to sports legends, they don’t get much bigger than Jonny Wilkinson. He’s one of the most decorated rugby players and famously represented England in the 2003 World Cup Final, when his drop goal clinched victory for the nation in the last 30 seconds. However, in recent years he’s branched out: today he is a mental health advocate and motivational speaker. He hosts his own podcast, I Am, which features thought leaders and pioneers talking honestly about their challenges and...

Award-winning beauty journalist, broadcaster and diversity advocate Anita Bhagwandas has over 10 years’ experience working for the UK’s top women’s magazines, including Glamour, Stylist and Marie Claire. A figurehead for speaking out about inclusivity, diversity and racism in the beauty industry, she’s also known for starting the first plus size column in a luxury women’s title.  With her debut book ‘Ugly’ out in February 2023, Anita talks to Gemma about how beauty standards have evolved over...

Kat Farmer, AKA @doesmybumlook40, is loved on social media for her honest but upbeat posts, whether that’s laughing at herself in an unflattering outfit in a high street changing room, or getting raw and emotional sharing the challenges of parenting a teenager with autism. Now, with her new book Get Changed: Finding The New You Through Fashion already a Sunday Times bestseller, she talks to Gemma about how what we wear is linked with our sense of personal identity and how so many of us lose...

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Madeleine Shaw might only be in her early thirties, but she’s well established in the wellness world, having published her first book, Get the Glow, back in 2015 . As well as being a leading voice in the wellness scene, Madeleine is a nutritional therapist, podcaster, best-selling cookery writer, qualified yoga instructor and mum, who is powered by her personal mission to help people to 'Get the Glow’ by taking a balanced and holistic approach to their health. In this relaxed chat, Madeleine...

Whether it’s caused by anxiety over the pandemic, or our always-on lifestyles and inability to stop the scroll, we’re in the midst of a sleep crisis. In this episode, leading sleep physiologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains that so much of what we are being told to do to improve our sleep is actually making it worse. But, if we think about our sleep differently, there are simple changes we can make to our behaviour to help us sleep better. In this advice-packed podcast, she talks to Gemma...

In this powerful and honest conversation, Emma talks about the power of failure as she shares how it was failure that led to her subsequent success as a podcaster. With her extensive knowledge of beauty, she talks about how there are two types of beauty personality and takes us through the best beauty skincare ingredients that work for everyone. She also gets honest with Gemma about her personal weight loss story and discusses the weight loss advice that works for her. Since launching in...

Dr Megan Rossi, known as the Gut Health Doctor, is one of the leading experts in the world when it comes to gut health. In this information-packed episode, she explains why we should all be eating more plant-based foods for better gut health, and gives us some recipe inspiration for sneaking and squeezing more plants into our diets – she even turns white chocolate into a gut-friendly food. She also explains why restrictive diets, like the keto diet which involves cutting out a whole food...