Mariella Frostrup has been a distinctive voice in broadcasting for many years. In this episode she joins with health journalist Alice Smellie to talk about their book, Cracking the Menopause While Keeping Yourself Together, which brings their take on menopause - why we all need to know more about it, and what people who are going through perimenopause or menopause can do to understand it better and alleviate their symptoms. The conversation gets feisty as Mariella and Alice express their...

In this friendly and open chat, the Happy Pear Twins, Stephen and David Flynn, talk to Gemma about their journey running a plant-based business and what they’ve learnt along the way. Plus they share heaps of easy, achievable healthy habits – like how to start being plant-based, some quick plant-based recipes for busy people, and how to choose healthy ingredients (and what counts as a superfood). With their beautiful, inspiring (but often funny) imagery the Twins are massive on Instagram and...

Dr Zoe Williams, perhaps best known as one of the resident GPs on This Morning, has a warm chat with fellow GP Gemma on today’s episode. They talk about the importance of lifestyle medicine and how it has become more mainstream since they started out as doctors. Zoe shares her story of her severe asthma and why she is such an advocate for the benefits of exercise as a social prescription for exercise from her childhood doctor is the reason she is where is she is today. Dr Zoe shares her tips...

If you’re part of Julie’s social media audience of three million, you’ll already know how brilliant she is at distilling complex mental health issues and creating simple tools you can use if you want to know how to improve your own mental wellbeing. In this cannot-miss-it conversation with Gemma, she unpacks some of the key ideas in her new book, ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’, from answering the questions ‘What is self-compassion?, ‘What is the difference between low mood and...

Evanna Lynch might have shot to fame as a child actor playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, but she’s also a committed vegan, a body positivity ambassador and the author of a powerful new book charting her eating disorder and subsequent mental health journey and recovery – The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting. In this honest and sometimes emotional conversation, she talks about why she wrote the book to change the conversation around eating disorders and put the focus on mental...

Dr Gemma Newman, the Plant Power Doctor, is our host for the podcast series, the Wellness Edit, brought to you by Holland & Barrett. In season three Gemma's guests discuss some of the biggest topics in wellness, including sleep, gut health, mental wellbeing and menopause. From leading gut health expert Dr Megan Rossi to Harry Potter actor and vegan podcaster Evanna Lynch, and so much more, in each episode our guests share some advice and inspiration, and get pretty honest about their own...

Alice might not even be 30 yet, but in terms of her work as a health and fitness influencer, she’s been around for years - and in this fantastic final episode, the PT, mega-influencer, best-selling writer and columnist generously shares what she’s learnt with Gemma. Her warm words of wisdom cover topics such as body image and self-doubt, her abusive previous relationship, and how that led her to work as an ambassador for domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid. Now Alice wants us all to find our...

No one conveys the joy of a vegan lifestyle better than author and plant-based recipe creator Rachel Ama. In this lively, feelgood chat the infectious cookbook writer and influencer talks about what got her into vegan food and how her family has influenced this London girl’s unique take, with recipes bursting with flavours that reflect her Caribbean and African roots. She talks about how she manages to do it all with a new baby (the tactics she uses in her new book, One Pot Three Ways might...

Dr Soph is one of Instagram’s leading clinical psychologists, with an amazing ability to talk to the Instagram generation about difficult emotions, anxiety, burnout and perfectionism. In this thoughtful conversation with Gemma, Dr Soph talks about how suffering from debilitating panic attacks at the age of 18 has informed her work. Her new book, A Manual for Being Human, distils over 10 years of experience as a practising clinical psychologist into genuinely useful advice that until now has...

This week’s fantastic guest is nutritionist, TV personality and author Dale Pinnock, aka the Medicinal Chef, who shares a small portion of his 26 years of knowledge with us. Dale talks about how suffering from acne as a teenager sparked his passion for nutrition, and Gemma and Dale talk in depth about the power of lifestyle medicine and what a good healthy diet can (and can’t) do for us. Along with Dale’s new book, The Medicinal Chef: Plant-based Diet – how to eat vegan and stay healthy, this...

In this relaxed chat, Niomi talks to Gemma about her journey as a YouTuber and influencer. She remembers starting out in the early days of the channel, and how things on social media have increasingly become much more sophisticated and commercial – and what presenting such a polished perfect image means for our wellbeing. She talks about how she became plant-based, her new natural skincare range, what sustainable living means to her and the power of honest hard work. The overarching positive...

Although we’re increasingly understanding more about the role of our gut health, it’s a pretty complex area and still very much in its infancy. Enter DJs Alana and Lisa Macfarlane (AKA the Mac Twins), founders of The Gut Stuff, who have a unique and funny approach to gut health, making it understandable and accessible to all. In this episode, they share with Gemma how they went from party-loving DJs to wellness gurus and why everyone should know about their own pooing habits. Along with one...

Richie Norton has been called the ‘newest face of wellness’ and in this deep and powerfully honest conversation with Gemma you’ll definitely see why. Richie is the man behind the Vibe Tribe and has a new book out, called Lift Your Vibe, all about simple-to-follow daily rituals that fit into even the busiest schedule – from a one-minute breath exercise, a five minute yoga flow or a delicious 30 minute recipe. But it wasn’t always like this for Richie and he learnt the hard way after injury...

In this chat, Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, the phenomenally successful plant-based wellness platform, talks to Gemma about how she fits wellness into her day and the issues around health, wellness and sustainability that are firing her up right now. This is a great, honest and passionate conversation that you can’t miss. Ella is an award-winning cookery author and entrepreneur. She started off with the popular website, deliciouslyella.com, before writing the best-selling debut...

In season two of The Wellness Edit podcast by Holland & Barrett, hosted by Dr Gemma Newman: The Plant Power Doctor, we’re talking to different guests who each bring their own unique take on wellness, and how to add it into your day. From Ella Mills and Rachel Ama, to Alice Liveing and Niomi Smart, plus so many more brilliant guests sharing their personal journeys into wellness, their tips, passions and struggles, this isn't to be missed. Find out more at hollandandbarrett.com/PodcastFor...

There's no denying that 2020 was a strange and challenging year and a lot of us will be feeling uncertain about our futures. But the good news there is so much we can do to feel happier, even when things are difficult. In this final episode of the series, host Dr Gemma Newman, AKA The Plant Power Doctor, is joined by Owen O'Kane. Owen is a motivational mental health speaker and therapist who specialises in helping people deal with anxiety and stress so that they can live happy lives. He is...

If you're looking for some new flavours and simple techniques to make your cooking more delicious – or just some easy ideas for dinner tonight – then Anna Jones is your woman.In this mouth-watering episode, Anna talks to Dr Gemma and Holland & Barrett nutritionist Merilyn Muradzi about her favourite ways to put more veg on your table, even if getting to the shops is a bit more tricky these days. Anna has been called "the voice of modern vegetarian cooking" and is the author of the...

Did you know that 70% of our immune system is housed in the gut? Or that our gut has been called our 'second brain' and is linked to everything from skin health to heart health. In fact, gut health is one of the most exciting health topics around at the moment. In this episode, nutritionist and author Eve Kalinik talks to Dr Gemma about her mission to help people to discover that a healthy gut and happy mind are linked. They are joined in this episode by Holland & Barrett nutritionist...

Why do some of us bounce out of bed ready to go for a run or workout while others of us are still struggling with the snooze button? In this inspiring episode, trainer and motivational speaker Adrienne Ldn talks to Dr Gemma about the secrets of the motivated, along with Holland & Barrett's sport expert Joe Cooke. If you've lost your fitness mojo, Adrienne will definitely help you find it and get you moving in a way you love! Adrienne is the author of the soon-to-be released Power Hour...

Skin problems are getting worse - thanks in part to our increased stress levels and 'maskne'. Social media plays a role too, both when it comes to comparing our own skin to others and sharing our problems. In this episode, plant-based skin care expert Hanna Sillitoe talks to host Dr Gemma Newman, the Plant Power Doctor, about her own struggles with her problem skin and offers plenty of solutions, helped by Romi Olley, Holland & Barrett beauty expert. Hanna has written two books; Radiant,...

Sometimes we can all feel rundown, lacking a bit of get-up-and-go, or just plain exhausted. With the days getting steadily darker and shorter as we head into winter, host Dr Gemma Newman catches up with Dr Sohere Roked, GP and specialist in integrative medicine, and Alex Glover, Holland & Barrett nutritionist. What's causing that dip in energy and, from nutrition, to stress and lifestyle, what are the healthier ways of getting some energy back that don't rely on the traditional coffee and...

With 75% of us not reaching our sleep goals, it's time to make sleep a priority. In episode 2 of The Wellness Edit, Gemma talks to the sleep physiologists Dr Guy Meadows, co-founder of The Sleep School, and Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, the author of Tired But Wired: How to Overcome Your Sleep Problems.They discuss why we're having such problems sleeping right now and offer a host of different suggestions to get you sleeping better every night. Follow us...

As we head into winter 2020, we are focussed on our immunity as never before. In this fascinating chat with leading immunologist and the author of Immunity: The Science of Staying Well, Dr Jenna Macciochi, podcast host Gemma Newman, AKA The Plant Power Doctor, finds out some of the biggest myths about our immunity and learns some surprising, but simple, things we can all do to help our immune systems to be as strong as possible – from reducing our stress levels to eating well and getting out...

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