The Energy Equation

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Introducing The Energy Equation, a groundbreaking podcast that uncovers the hidden connections between energy, fatigue, wellbeing, and the choices that shape our daily actions. Hosted by renowned Physiologist and Lifestyle Specialist Oli Patrick, the podcast takes a deep dive into the science of movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress, revealing how these essential elements impact our energy levels and overall performance. In each episode, Oli sits down with extraordinary individuals from various fields to explore how they navigate the highs and lows of managing their energy. Through personalised feedback based on their own stress, sleep and fitness data, Oli meticulously examines how his guests can effectively manage their energy and unleash their full potential.  Prepare to unravel the energy equation and learn valuable insights and practical recommendations to better understand your body and mind. This podcast is brought to you by the team behind the award-winning High Performance podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. What Women And Men Need To Know About Menstrual Cycles

    12 HR AGO

    What Women And Men Need To Know About Menstrual Cycles

    GP and menstrual health advocate Dr. Emily MacDonagh, explores her mission to normalise the conversation around the menstrual cycle and empower women with knowledge about their bodies. From understanding the intricate hormonal dance behind the cycle to the importance of tracking symptoms for better health insights, Dr. Emily shares how simple actions can lead to more accurate diagnoses and improved wellbeing. Oli also examines Dr. Emily's approach to health, looking at how tracking, exercise, and sleep patterns play a crucial role in managing energy levels and mental health, especially for women. They also discuss the significant impact of hormonal changes on mood and performance, and how tracking these fluctuations can lead to better, more personalised care. With a focus on breaking the stigma and encouraging compassionate workplace solutions, Dr. Emily is a leading voice in women's health, offering practical advice on how understanding your cycle can enhance both physical and mental performance, leading to a more empowered and balanced life. Dr. Emily MacDonagh’s new book 'Periods: Everything You Need to Know' is now available to purchase! Get your copy here 👉 https://amzn.eu/d/0568hZOO Eight Sleep 👉 If you’re ready to upgrade your nights and unlock more energy in your days, start with Eight Sleep. Use code EE for up to £350 off the Pod 5 Ultra here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE-eightsleep-au Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE20-au  WHOOP 👉 Join Oli to track your performance and recovery. Get a 1-month free trial and see the difference for yourself! https://highpfrmc.com/ee-au  Bon Charge 👉 Boost your focus, recover better, and tackle your day with energy. Use code EE15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_Boncharge_Youtube  Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  2. Why invisible conditions are so exhausting - GP Explains

    10 FEB

    Why invisible conditions are so exhausting - GP Explains

    GP doctor, broadcaster and author, Dr. Oscar Duke explores the reality of fatigue and how both physical and psychological factors impact energy. He explains that chronic conditions and stress can deplete energy over time, and how addressing both the mind and body is crucial for true recovery. Oli also unpacks Dr. Oscar’s approach to managing energy, including practical techniques like mindfulness for sleep, establishing healthy routines, and reframing negative thoughts. They explore how small changes, like shifting your perspective on fatigue, can make a significant impact on how we manage energy throughout the day. With his experience as a GP, Dr. Oscar offers real-world advice for patients dealing with chronic fatigue, encouraging persistence in seeking care and emphasising the importance of listening to your body. This episode is a thoughtful conversation about managing energy, setting boundaries, and finding balance amidst life’s demands. Eight Sleep 👉 If you’re ready to upgrade your nights and unlock more energy in your days, start with Eight Sleep. Use code EE for up to £350 off the Pod 5 Ultra here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE-eightsleep-au Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE20-au  Bon Charge 👉 Boost your focus, recover better, and tackle your day with energy. Use code EE15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_Boncharge_Youtube Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  3. The 5 Biggest Fitness Myths (And What Actually Works)

    3 FEB

    The 5 Biggest Fitness Myths (And What Actually Works)

    Fitness culture is full of simple slogans that sound motivating but quietly drain your energy, and in this solo episode, Oli Patrick dismantles the biggest ones. From “calories in, calories out” to “no pain, no gain,” Oli explains why these ideas ignore the human factor, hormones, stress, sleep, genetics, and history, and why telling people to just eat less and train harder often leaves them more exhausted, not fitter. He also breaks down how real bodies actually adapt, using elite athletes as a counter-intuitive example. While most people chase intensity, the best performers in the world spend the majority of their training at low intensity, reserving hard efforts for a small fraction of the week.  At the heart of the episode is Oli’s core idea: your body is an energy ecosystem. Training, food, sleep, and stress either add to or withdraw from a finite energy bank. Carbs aren’t the enemy, spot fat loss doesn’t exist, and the “best” programme is the one you can actually sustain. This is a practical, myth-busting guide to building fitness that gives you more energy for life, not less. Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE20-au Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Bon Charge 👉 Boost your focus, recover better, and tackle your day with energy. Use code EE15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_Boncharge_Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  4. Winning Olympic Gold with Multiple Sclerosis | Lina Nielsen

    27 JAN

    Winning Olympic Gold with Multiple Sclerosis | Lina Nielsen

    Olympian Lina Nielsen explores what it really means to manage energy while competing at the highest level with multiple sclerosis. She shares how exercise has become a powerful tool in managing her condition, challenges outdated medical assumptions, and explains why showing that MS can coexist with elite performance matters deeply to her. Oli examines Lina’s approach through the lens of data and physiology, unpacking her recovery patterns, genetics, sleep, and nervous system load. Together, they explore the difference between training recovery and true restoration, the impact of medication on sleep, and why practices like breathwork, journaling, and stillness are essential alongside elite performance habits. Known for her thoughtful, grounded perspective, Lina also reflects on modern training culture, from regeneration days and sprinting as an accessible form of exercise, to the risks of advanced footwear for everyday runners. This episode is a nuanced look at balancing ambition with long-term health, and how sustainable energy is built, not forced. Simba 👉Oli believes better energy starts with better sleep. Discover Simba and start your 200-night trial today: https://highpfrmc.com/EE-SIMBA-au   Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE20-au   Bon Charge 👉 Boost your focus, recover better, and tackle your day with energy. Use code EE15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_Boncharge_yt  Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  5. The Science of Ageing: What Matters for Long-Term Health

    20 JAN

    The Science of Ageing: What Matters for Long-Term Health

    Molecular biologist Dr Nichola Conlon joins Oli for a clear, grounded conversation about longevity, cutting through the confusion to explain what ageing really is, and why so much of the wellness space gets it wrong. She shares why our biology was built to get us through early life, not necessarily to support long-term health, and why aging itself sits at the root of many chronic conditions. They explore the widening gap between lifespan and healthspan, especially for women, and what actually changes in the body around menopause, from reduced cellular repair to falling NAD levels. Dr Nichola also explains why many popular “anti-ageing” trends miss the bigger picture. Together, Oli and Dr Nichola challenge the wellness industry’s love of complexity and quick fixes, reminding us that most longevity still comes down to the basics: sleep, movement, nutrition, and managing stress. This is a practical, myth-clearing episode about aging better, without the hype. Simba 👉Oli believes better energy starts with better sleep. Discover Simba and start your 200-night trial today: https://highpfrmc.com/EE-SIMBA-au   Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE20-au  Bon Charge 👉 Boost your focus, recover better, and tackle your day with energy. Use code EE15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_Boncharge_yt  Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m
  6. How to Eat for Endless Energy in 2026 | Dr Rupy Aujla

    13 JAN

    How to Eat for Endless Energy in 2026 | Dr Rupy Aujla

    Doctor-turned-nutritionist Dr Rupy Aujla joins Oli to challenge how we think about health, performance, and energy. Drawing on his experience inside the medical system, and his own personal health journey, Dr Rupy reframes energy as something far broader than calories or fitness, shaped by nutrition, mindset, environment, and the small choices we repeat every day. Oli also explores why so many people feel depleted despite “doing the right things,” and why chasing supplements, fads, or single-solution fixes so often backfires. Together, they unpack Dr Rupy’s 80/20 approach to nutrition, the importance of protein and fibre diversity, and why simple shifts, from breakfast habits to time-restricted eating, can have outsized effects on how we feel, function, and perform. Known for his calm clarity and practical wisdom, Dr Rupy also pulls back the curtain on the limits of modern healthcare, explaining why doctors are rarely trained to give meaningful nutrition advice, and what that means for patients trying to take control of their health.  This episode is a grounded, myth-busting conversation about building sustainable energy, listening to your body, and playing the long game when it comes to health. Eight Sleep 👉 If you’re ready to upgrade your nights and unlock more energy in your days, start with Eight Sleep. Use code EE for up to £350 off the Pod 5 Ultra here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE-eightsleep-au  Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE20-au  Bon Charge 👉 Boost your focus, recover better, and tackle your day with energy. Use code EE15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_Boncharge_yt  Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  7. Quit Wasting Money: Focus on 3 Things to Improve Your Health

    6 JAN

    Quit Wasting Money: Focus on 3 Things to Improve Your Health

    January is where motivation meets money, and in this episode Oli Patrick takes a clear-eyed look at why so much “New Year spending” leaves us no healthier, happier, or more energised than before. Speaking directly to anyone tempted by supplements, subscriptions, or shiny fixes, Oli challenges listeners to slow down and ask what they’re really trying to change, energy, sleep, health, or simply the feeling of falling behind. He explores why impulse spending so often fails, making the case for clarity and measurement over guesswork. Rather than chasing trends, Oli explains the value of understanding your own data, how sleep, stress, movement, caffeine, and routines actually affect you. The episode closes with a grounded rethink of where January money is best spent: protecting sleep, supporting recovery, and choosing movement you can sustain. Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_heights_au   Bon Charge 👉 Boost your focus, recover better, and tackle your day with energy. Use code EE15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_Boncharge_yt  Eight Sleep 👉 If you’re ready to upgrade your nights and unlock more energy in your days, start with Eight Sleep. Use code EE for up to £350 off the Pod 5 Ultra here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE-eightsleep-au  Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  8. The Mental Load That’s Draining Your Energy: Stacey Solomon

    29/12/2025

    The Mental Load That’s Draining Your Energy: Stacey Solomon

    Stacey Solomon sits with Oli Patrick for a candid conversation about the realities of juggling a high-profile television career with raising five children. She shares what genuinely fuels her energy, what drains it, and how she manages the constant mental and emotional load that comes with a busy family life. From leaning on her husband and wider support network to prioritising movement, sleep, and stress management, Stacey opens up about the routines and trade-offs that help her cope under pressure.  This episode reveals the practical foundations behind her resilience, and what the testing uncovers about how her body responds when life is full. Simba 👉Oli believes better energy starts with better sleep. Discover Simba and start your 200-night trial today: https://highpfrmc.com/EE-SIMBA-au   Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_heights_au  Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
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Introducing The Energy Equation, a groundbreaking podcast that uncovers the hidden connections between energy, fatigue, wellbeing, and the choices that shape our daily actions. Hosted by renowned Physiologist and Lifestyle Specialist Oli Patrick, the podcast takes a deep dive into the science of movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress, revealing how these essential elements impact our energy levels and overall performance. In each episode, Oli sits down with extraordinary individuals from various fields to explore how they navigate the highs and lows of managing their energy. Through personalised feedback based on their own stress, sleep and fitness data, Oli meticulously examines how his guests can effectively manage their energy and unleash their full potential.  Prepare to unravel the energy equation and learn valuable insights and practical recommendations to better understand your body and mind. This podcast is brought to you by the team behind the award-winning High Performance podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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