Episodes
As the nights get longer, days get colder and November sets in, Sam and Lily catch up on this week's podcast. They discuss post-half term motivation, setting goals and gulp counting down to Christmas (sorry, we went there).
Published 11/03/21
October marked Menopause Awareness Month, where we’ve been having open and honest conversations with women sharing their experiences and platforms. This week on the podcast, we’re talking to the founder of The WomenHood, Jess Rad. The WomenHood connects women with the goal of making small changes to help overcome challenges. Jess shares why she began this endeavour of creating a platform designed for women supporting other women. We discuss menopause; shame, stigmas, symptoms and so...
Published 10/27/21
Slightly different and BONUS Wellness that Works episode for you this week! On World Menopause Day, Sam spoke with a panel of leading UK menopause campaigners about the importance of de-stigmatising menopause and breaking the societal taboo for future generations. Some pretty shocking statistics were revealed as we uncover, how much do we actually know about menopause and what support is available for women going through this stage of life? Joining Sam on the podcast is Anna Hill, WW UK...
Published 10/26/21
This week on the Wellness that Works podcast, we’re joined by WW member Lucinda, who shares about her recent accomplishment of running the London marathon. We talk about motherhood, making time for yourself and striking a balance.
Published 10/20/21
Sam’s back! In this week’s episode, Sam and Lily debate how much the temperature turning colder affects us - they talk about SAD, winter cooking, autumnal favourites, Halloween and lots more!
Published 10/13/21
In line with World Mental Health Day on the 10th October, today we are joined by the incredibly inspiring Thomas Duncan Bell. He talks to us about his work helping people to see that they’re not alone. He shares his own struggles with mental health and how it led him to become The Bipolar Businessman. TW// Self-harm, Suicide.
Published 10/06/21
This week we’re talking to long-term WW member, Laura, as she discusses the moment she decided to begin her journey and going on a whole new journey after the birth of her first child. With Lily, Laura chats about the importance of wellbeing, planning ahead and enjoying meals to the fullest. With her passion for cooking came the widely popular Skinny Kitchen Secrets blog, full of recipes for everyone to enjoy.
Published 09/22/21
This week Sam and Lily discuss finding routines amid chaos. With this comes the importance of time management, acceptance and adaptability. We chat through how our #StepUpToSeptember is going and some sneaky ways to bump up your steps, as well as answering some of YOUR burning questions.
Published 09/15/21
Let’s talk about sleeeeeep. 💤 Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Eve Sleep CEO, Cheryl Calverley. This incredibly insightful episode goes into the importance of sleep as our foundation of wellness. We discuss how you can set yourself up for the best night’s sleep, the science behind our sleep cycles and what you need to look for in a great mattress.
Published 09/08/21
New podcast episode AND new partnership with drumroll please, HELLOFRESH! 🌱 Today to talk about this amazing collaboration, we’re joined by HelloFresh Recipe Developer Mimi. With HelloFresh, you can pre-plan your WW meals with SmartPoints allowing you to change things up, keep cooking simple and try out some awesome new recipes. Mimi talks us through some exciting dishes you could get in your box as well as her process as a recipe developer. We talk about our favourite ingredients,...
Published 09/02/21
This week we’re joined by Digital 360 Coach and NHS nurse, Cath! Much like everyone else, Cath’s world has drastically changed these past 18 months. She shares how she remains so positive, the support from the WW community and her journey as a WW member, who is now able to embrace what her body can do.
Published 08/18/21
We’re back with another Sam and Lily catch up episode! We talk about confidence levels in the kitchen, getting stuck in a rut with cooking and they blow each other’s minds with the various kitchen gadgets Sam and Lily both use. 🤯 We also discuss our drinking challenge - Drink Up! This is where we’re asking YOU to stay hydrated in August! More details on the podcast if you’re wanting to find out more about it and the benefits of keeping hydrated. 💧
Published 08/11/21
After finishing a 10,000km cycling trip around the UK in 80 days, endurance adventure athlete, Jamie Ramsay joins us on the podcast. Adrenaline fueled, Jamie talks about finding fulfilment in something you enjoy just for you and getting into the mindset of a new challenge. He informs us about "type 2 fun", realising what you’re capable of and proving to yourself you can achieve your goals. It’s a great podcast to get you feeling motivated and there’s lessons to be learned in discovering...
Published 08/04/21
Lots covered in this week’s episode of the Wellness that Works podcast. We cover dealing with the heat, picky dinners and 3 things we’re grateful for. Lily also reveals some shocking statistics to Sam surrounding body shaming and weight stigmas that tend to occur during summer.
Published 07/28/21
Queen of all things food, Digital 360 Coach Nancy joins us this week on the podcast! She shares how she grew her online presence, trying new ingredients when she started her nutritional training and the tight-knit community that has formed over on Connect. Juggling motherhood, her job and her healthy lifestyle, Coach Nancy shares how she does it all.
Published 07/14/21
This week Sam and Lily have a good old catch up as they discuss the things that make them happy. They’ve also both got some pretty big life changes on the horizon which they discuss and the importance of finding ways to keep on top of your mental health. They also talk Love Island and their opinion on the series. 🏝️
Published 07/07/21
After seeing his family’s success on the WW programme, Adam decided to give it a go. Thinking he’d only stick to it for a couple of weeks, Adam has gone on to lose almost 11st in over a year! For Adam, fitness has played an important role in his journey to the point where he now runs marathons. In this episode, we discuss coming to the end of the #MoveMorewithWW challenge, those all-important non-scale victories that keep you motivated and what he feels is the most rewarding part of his...
Published 06/30/21
This week we’re joined by the founder of CleanCo, TV personality and father of two, Spencer Matthews. Our WW members may recall CleanCo being on WellnessWins, and today Spencer talks about his turbulent relationship with alcohol which led him to drastically change his drinking habits. We discuss creating goals, establishing a work ethic and juggling the things you love.
Published 06/23/21
You missed us last week but now we’re back with a bang alongside the incredible, 4x Olympic gold medalist, Becky Adlington. We discuss her whirlwind of a year juggling house renovations, pregnancy, home schooling and life in general. Becky is also an Everyone Active ambassador and discusses their amazing policy on wearing whatever will make you feel the most comfortable in the pool and the community element of their leisure centres (don’t forget to snag our amazing offer as a WW member).
Published 06/16/21
Yes, Move More with WW is back and better than ever! Sam and Lily chat through the various activities they’ll be getting up to and what counts as FitPoint boosters on the WW app.
Published 06/02/21
New episode alert and this week we have our very own D360 Coach Nat joining us on the podcast!! Sharing her passion for food and spin, Nat discusses what it was like to see the Digital 360 community grow from the start. She shares her go-to foods, how she plays around with SmartPoints and where the inspiration for her cooking comes from. Take a listen to feel inspired and maybe get some awesome insight to the wondrous world of Digital 360.
Published 05/26/21
Jamella aka The Shrinking Nurse joins us this week on the podcast. She started her WW journey just before the initial lockdown, when she was returning back to work after maternity leave, and was upset to see her uniform no longer fitted. Her ethnicity and weight put her in a high-risk category for Covid, which highlighted even more why she wanted to get healthier. In this episode, Jamella shares what she focused on during her weight loss journey to keep her motivated, fitting her journey...
Published 05/19/21
We have an important topic to discuss this week, it’s not one to miss. As it’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we discuss the variety of different ways you can help yourself and others, in times of struggle. There are plenty of different coping strategies, some that may work for you, others that may not, tips that link our wellbeing to food and fitness and how important it is to step away from social media. As shared by the Mental Health Foundation, this year’s theme is nature, something...
Published 05/12/21
As we start to re-enter into society, we discuss the newfound appreciation and gratitude for our friends and family and with BBQs aplenty because of it, we're excited! We want to know, what are you putting on your BBQ? You best believe Sam is at the ready with condiment theories! We’re also now over a year into lockdown and we’re finally giving you some film and TV recommendations! 👀 So for all of this and some laughs along the way, be sure to take a listen!
Published 05/05/21
WOW! Are you ready to feel inspired? The legendary hurdler, multi-gold medalist, world recorder breaker, Colin Jackson joins us on this week’s episode of the podcast. Colin is also an ambassador with Everyone Active who we’ve recently partnered with and discusses the long-lasting benefits of health and fitness. He talks what’s on the menu, post-lockdown anxiety and the one thing he would trade all of his athleticism for 👀 Take a listen and absorb his incredible view on life.
Published 04/28/21