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Can a spritz of perfume shake up our tiny microbial buddies? In this episode, I chat with Joy Isaacs, the founder, and creator of ARgENTUM Apothecary, based in London’s Notting Hill. Never in Joy’s wildest dreams did she imagine that a dream about silver in skincare would lead her to find herself as part of the beauty industry. We talk about all things silver, how fragrances affect our microbiome, how Joy found herself in the beauty industry, and how we navigated parenting and returning to work. You can find out more about Joy’s work at https://argentumapothecary.com/ and at https://www.instagram.com/argentum/.

Dr. Victoria Sampson was shortlisted as one of the most promising young scientists in Europe for the Forbes 30 under 30 in Science and Healthcare 2022 for her efforts and devotion to healthcare. She is the first dentist to ever be shortlisted for Forbes. She is known for her work in developing salivary diagnostics, microbiome testing, and incorporating artificial intelligence into everyday care. In this podcast, we talk about the relationship between mouth health, microbiome, and gut health. We also discuss how saliva testing can predict certain diseases and how changing the bacteria in your mouth and changing the lifestyle you lead can reduce your genetic disposition to certain diseases such as Alzheimer's. You can find out more about Victoria at https://www.thehealthsociety.co.uk/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriasampson/.

In this episode, I chat with Charlotte Mernier about jaw health, teeth grinding, posture, TMDs (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders), and her signature buccal massage. Charlotte is a Franco-Belgian Osteopath with over 10+ years of experience guiding patients toward new levels of sustainable health, healing, and whole-body wellness. Charlotte is the Founder of My Osteo London, located on Wimpole Street in London, and brings with her an extensive reputation for her vast range of patient-centric services. Her signature My Osteo Buccal Massage is fundamentally favored by celebrities, professional athletes, and high-end patients seeking restorative balance within a warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere. You can find out more about Charlotte at myosteolondon.com.

Myles is a recognized authority on Performance, Coaching and Leadership and the author of three classics in the coaching and performance arena: ‘Effective Modern Coaching’, ‘Effective Coaching’ (between them 300,00+ books sold); ‘Enabling Genius – a mindset for success in the 21st Century’; ‘The Enabling Manager – how to get the best out of your team’ published in July 2022. Myles has worked with CEOs across many prestigious organizations within a wide variety of industries. He has also deployed his performance coaching programs with the Senior Coaches of the England Rugby Team and with the New Zealand Elite Rugby Coaches. In this podcast, we talk about the importance of performance coaching and how everyone has the potential to unlock their unique individual genius. You can find Myles on Linkedin, or for more information, check out mylesdowney.com.

Dr. Rabia Malik is the only holistic aesthetic doctor in the U.K. whose entire practice is dedicated to collagen stimulation and skin health. She deliberately chooses not to work with injectables. She is a UK-trained GP who set up a holistic skin practice in 2011, and since 2019, she has been based at The Wellness Clinic at Harrods, London. In 2021, she launched Skin W1, her skincare range dedicated to collagen stimulation without irritation. When it comes to skin health, Dr. Rabia believes less is more and is an advocate for a holistic approach to solving skin concerns and aging well. In this podcast, we talk about all things skin, how chronic inflammation can affect the organs in our body, how skin, being our largest organ, is affected too, and how an anti-inflammatory lifestyle can help get good results in the long term. Dr Rabia shares her insight on mainstream injectables and how she focused on collagen stimulation, which is the essence of youth and is ultimately the goal for healthy, glowing skin. You can find more information about Dr. Rabia on her website, drrabiamalik.com.

In this episode, I chat with my good friend Carlota Rodben about beauty and wellness in the future. Carlota is a luxury industry futures and innovation specialist. She began her career at one of the most prestigious luxury houses in the world, where she built and led an innovation team and then went on to manage new concepts focused on the future of retail. Carlota is the author of two books “Beauty As It Is” and “Beyond Luxury.” We talk about how beauty used to equal youth, but now how beauty equals vitality. Carlota is an entrepreneur and a futures consultant to luxury, beauty, hospitality brands and institutions on innovation, transformation, and desirable futures. She integrates technology, innovation, sustainability, and human-centric experiences into her work. Her ultimate ambition is to pioneer a new era of purpose-driven luxury.

In this episode, I delve into the history and health benefits of medicinal mushrooms with Dr. Catalina Fernandez, the Founder and President of Hifas da Terra. Catalina has been researching mushrooms for over 20 years and her company continues to carry out more research and clinical trials on the powerful health benefits of mushrooms. Cultivating mushrooms has become increasingly popular in recent years, and in this episode, Catalina shares the process that their mushrooms at Hifas da Terra go through, from cultivation to supplement form. Medicinal mushroom's health benefits include, but are not limited to, detoxification, and cancer recovery support and they have a positive impact on microbiota. I also share my own personal story of how I used mushrooms to heal myself. Join us in exploring the world of mushrooms and unlock their inspiring potential for a healthier and happier life.

In this inspiring episode, we have the privilege of hosting Olivia de Maigret, as she shares her insights on pelvic health. Olivia is a fully qualified and registered osteopath based in central London and is a fully qualified pelvic floor rehabilitation therapist from the De Gasqu et Institute in Paris. Join us as we delve into the fascinating topic of how movement and our pelvic floor are interconnected and discover the secrets to maintaining optimal pelvic health. Olivia will guide us through a journey of understanding, starting with the basics – how to pee. Yes, it may sound simple, but Olivia will shed light on the importance of proper technique and why it matters for our pelvic health. Olivia's expertise and passion will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to take charge of your pelvic health journey.

In this episode, my guest Athena Ko, aka The Gong Girl and London’s leading Gong Master, shares her secrets. From creating a happy and well-balanced life using meditation to using sound as a therapeutic tool to disconnect from discursive thinking and delve into a transcendental state to calm your mind. Athena and I talk about how you can use meditational practices to help you move on from depression and pain and how I myself have used meditation to heal from a painful experience. Athena also shares her expertise on how powerful your thoughts can be. Working in hospitals with mental health patients, Athena has spent many years teaching patients breath work and how to meditate. Join us as we delve into the depths of the mind and how positive thinking can have such an impact on our mind, body, and health.

In this episode, my guest is Kim Walls. Kim is the CEO & Co-Founder of Furtuna Skin, which creates a collection of luxury natural skincare products made in Italy. Kim’s products are created from olive oil, which is produced at an organic farm that uses regenerative agriculture techniques. In this podcast, Kim brings her beauty expertise and talks about how regenerative agriculture and regenerative beauty radiate through every aspect of their operation, culminating in their approach to skincare. We discuss how certain farming practices can improve the climate and ecosystems and how to find harmony within nature. We talk about skin changes in your 20s, 30s, 40, and 50s, how we need to treat our skin differently as we get older, and explore how hormones and menopause affect our skin. This podcast is not to be missed if you want to know more about organic skincare and how a cleansing balm can reverse climate change.

On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Tamsin Lewis, a longevity expert who brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the table as a specialist in integrative medicine and psychiatry. Having personally suffered from long-COVID, Dr. Lewis brings a unique perspective on the important link between immunity and energy levels when maintaining our overall well-being. We explore the interconnectedness of our physical and mental health and how they are impacted by our environment, relationships, and daily habits. From discussing the effects of trauma and PTSD on the nervous system and immune response to offering practical tips for achieving balance and harmony in our lives, this episode is not to be missed for anyone seeking to discover valuable insights that can change their daily life.

This podcast is an insightful and inspiring conversation with Sarah Bradden, a talented facialist and acupuncture practitioner with a unique healing touch. In this episode, we dive deep into Sarah's personal journey of healing and transformation. We discuss how acupuncture became the root to her recovery, as she shares her experience of overcoming a toxic relationship, the challenges of being a single parent with two children, and overcoming the stress that came with it. In this episode, we also explore Sarah's expertise as a facialist and how she uses technology to cure a variety of symptoms.

In this episode, my guest is Dawn Sherling- A physician based in the US and author of ' Eat Everything: How to Ditch Additives and Emulsifiers, Heal Your Body, and Reclaim the Joy of Food.' We discuss Dawn's research on the zero-calorie additives and emulsifiers legally added to food and their link to gut health and inflammation. We address the difference between processed and ultra-processed food, mislabeling, the obesity pandemic in the US, and the importance of eliminating stigma and health taboos surrounding health disorders. Finally, Dawn shares three tips to incorporate daily for better gut microbiome and digestive health.

In this episode, my guest is Neda Varbanova from Healthy with Nedi. She joins me once more for a chitchat about cooking! We talk about her new cookbook, 'The Mediterranean Meal Plan Cookbook,' which includes over 70 Mediterranean-inspired meals, wellness tips, and more- now available to preorder! And we go deep into how different cultures have different health standards displayed in supermarkets and the misleading marketing portraying vegan food as a healthy option!

In this episode, my guest is Sofia Toubani, a member of the EBS lifestyle who suffered from a skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal. She candidly shares her story with us; how she discovered the EBS platform and the crucial role it played in her road to recovery. We also talk about all the health taboos that surround cancer, especially ones like her type, which is common yet tends to not be widely discussed. Lastly, we go into detail about the vegan diet, myths related to veganism, and why I don't believe this diet is helpful in recovery from disease or for improving overall general health.

In this episode, my guest is Alice Law, founder of Lawali Life & the Unstressable podcast. She is a stress management consultant and a hugely successful podcast host. Alice’s advice comes from her unique experience fighting chronic stress & witnessing the devastating effects of stress on the physical and mental health of her loved ones and herself. Being kind enough, Alice shares with us her inspiring journey of overcoming stress and the coping mechanisms that have helped her and now help others. We talk about the different types of stress one can face, whether everyday stress or big life situations, how to manage it, and little tips that you can include in your daily life to live a happy, un-stressful life.

In this episode, my guest is Nick Potter, an Osteopath based in London & author of the book titled ‘The Meaning of Pain’. We started talking about the behavioral immune system, which is a psychological immune response toward disease-causing pathogens in our environment, and how so many people experienced this phenomenon during COVID. We also covered several other topics, including adaptation and building resilience through the ‘graded exposure to threat’ technique, the link between nutrition, socialization, mental health & immunity, and how eating disorders can lead to infertility. Make sure to review, subscribe and share this podcast with someone who might benefit from it.

In this episode, my guest is Nick Potter, an Osteopath based in London & author of the book I titled ‘The Meaning of Pain'. In this episode, we start with talking about why women feel more pain and end up covering so many topics around pain. We go into detail about the physiology and psychology of pain, how inflammation affects the feeling of pain in the long term, and how one can improve their lifestyle & mindset toward a better quality of life, happier mood, better performance at work, and optimal health.

In this episode, my guest is Steve Burns, founder of the therapy lounge, and we delve into the Drama Triangle. The Drama Triangle is a model of dysfunctional social interactions that involves three roles: Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor. Steve goes into detail about each role, how to break out of these roles, and learn how to set your perspective to make a heaven out of hell. We have had previous talks with Steve on the EBS platform, and many participants reached out to him for help following the podcast. This podcast will surely give you tools for better relationships at home, at work, and socially.

In this episode, my guest is Karin Greenberg, a mother of two, creator and host of the successful video series Get-T-know and a breast cancer survivor. She is kind enough to give us an insight into her journey with breast cancer, from her diagnosis to recovery, as well as her coping mechanisms and the methods that have helped her during this time. We talk about the significant effects your mindset has on your remission, how to turn the negative into positive, and how one can come out of this experience stronger.