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WELL ENOUGH is here to make sense of the wild world of health and wellness, answering the biggest questions and busting myths and misinformation wide open.  How do I know if my gut is healthy? Should I freeze my eggs? What is manifestation? Do I really need therapy? And why is everyone telling me to just be grateful? Join Fitness and Wellbeing Editor Emilie Lavinia and inspiring expert guests as we uncover the truth about mindfulness, the microbiome, fertility, relationships and more.  Each episode will tackle a new subject with the help of household names and leaders in their fields, dispelling the nonsense you might have read on TikTok and giving you peace of mind. Fascinated by the pursuit of wellness Emilie Lavinia is one of the UK’s leading health and wellbeing journalists. She’s tried every trend, treatment and life-altering practice, reported on it and lived to tell the tale.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Fashion model and author Rosie Viva: My life with bipolar

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    Fashion model and author Rosie Viva: My life with bipolar

    Rosie Viva used to travel the world as a fashion model. It wasn’t until being arrested after a psychotic episode in Stansted Airport that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  On the week of World Bipolar Day, Rosie joins Emilie on Well Enough to ask: what does the world still get wrong about bipolar, especially for women. Rosie’s book ‘Completely Normal and Totally Fine’ charts her journey with bipolar. She documents mania, depression and recovery all whilst navigating relationships, jobs and her new identity. In today’s episode, she also shares her one rule for drinking on medication, how to manage hypomania without losing the magic, and why thinking she was Susan Boyle for a week taught her family not to challenge delusions. Follow the show: Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here  Useful links: Rosie’s Substack Rosie’s book ‘Completely Normal and Totally Fine’ ‘Maybe its bipolar?’ test from Bipolar UK Samaritans Timecodes: 00:00 What Is Bipolar Disorder? Breaking Down the Basics 02:46 Type 1 vs Type 2 Bipolar: Understanding the Difference 05:21 Misdiagnosis: When Doctors Miss Bipolar in Women 08:16 The Psychotic Episode That Changed Everything 10:11 Religious Delusions & Mania: My Breaking Point 11:26 Arrested at Stansted Airport: The Baggage Drop Incident 13:01 The Shame Around Mental Illness Nobody Talks About 15:16 Getting the Right Medication: Why It Takes Time 17:26 When Therapy Goes Wrong: My NHS Experience 20:01 Managing Hypermania: Practical Tools That Work 22:16 Navigating Friendships with Bipolar Disorder 24:51 PMDD & Bipolar: The Hidden Connection for Women 27:31 Can Women with Bipolar Be Stable? The Answer Is Yes 29:56 How to Know If You Have Bipolar: First Steps 32:31 Making My Channel 4 Documentary: Telling My Story 35:26 Is My Madness Actually Magic? Reframing Bipolar 38:01 The Euphoria of Hypermania: Like Astronauts in Space 39:21 Drinking with Bipolar: My One Simple Rule Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  2. Why 96% lack this nutrient: Rhiannon Lambert on the UK's food crisis

    25 MAR

    Why 96% lack this nutrient: Rhiannon Lambert on the UK's food crisis

    The UK has a nutrition problem, and it's not the one most wellness influencers are shouting about. While TikTok pushes high-protein everything, Britain quietly ranks second-worst globally for fibre intake. Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert joins Emilie to expose the fibre gap, reveal why Parliament is finally paying attention, and explain how protein hype has distracted us from a genuine public health crisis. Only 4% of Brits meet the 30 gram daily target, and 80% think fibre is just about bowel movements - missing its profound impact on immunity, heart health, brain function, and even longevity. Rhiannon also dismantles dangerous wellness trends, explains why "what I eat in a day" videos are mostly fiction, and shares the changing gender norms behind our lost cooking culture. Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here  Follow Rhiannon on Instagram here Get Rhiannon’s book ‘The Fibre Formula’ here Timecodes 00:00 The Pressure to Be a Perfect Nutritionist 02:46 The Reality of “What I Eat in a Day” Videos  05:46 The UK's Shocking Fibre Crisis  09:16 Why Diet Culture Destroyed Our Relationship with Food 12:01 Rhiannon’s journey: Opera Singer to Nutritionist  15:46 Taking the Fibre Fight to Parliament  18:56 Why Fibre Has Had Such Bad PR  22:11 The Protein Hype Has Done Damage  25:21 How to Eat More Mindfully  28:16 Fibre for Immunity, Heart Health & Your Brain 32:46 Why Women Lost Cooking Skills 35:01 Wellness Trends to Avoid  37:51 Why Social Connection is as Important as Nutrition  40:26 Simple Swaps for Better Gut Health  41:21 Shut Out the Noise  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  3. Cherry Healey: This is what happened when I hit perimenopause at 40

    18 MAR

    Cherry Healey: This is what happened when I hit perimenopause at 40

    TV presenter Cherry Healey shares her unexpected perimenopause journey, revealing how debilitating anxiety and heart palpitations at age 40 led her to nearly seek antidepressants, before discovering her symptoms were hormonal. In this conversation, Cherry discusses the misdiagnosis crisis facing women in their forties, the connection between depleting estrogen and UTIs (including her own life-threatening sepsis scare), and why she believes perimenopause is actually "the main event", not menopause itself. Follow the show: Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here  Timecodes: 00:00 Perimenopause Hit at 40: Cherry's Story 02:11 When Menopause Was Taboo 04:01 The Dread That Won't Go Away 05:36 Finally Getting Diagnosed 07:01 How Misdiagnosis Destroys Women's Lives 08:06 Is Perimenopause the Main Event 10:06 Perimenopause as a Gift 11:21 Why Lifting Weights Changes Everything 14:31 Perimenopause Ended My Relationship 16:01 Should You Get Your Hormones Tested? 17:26 Track Your Cycle to Understand Your Body 21:26 The Power of Sleep 22:31 UTIs & Perimenopause: The Hidden Link 24:26 My UTI Turned Into Sepsis 27:01 Advice for Women Turning 40 32:21 The Wellness Boom & Longevity 38:46 What Makes You Feel Well Enough Follow Cherry on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. Emma Barnett on motherhood, IVF and endometriosis

    11 MAR

    Emma Barnett on motherhood, IVF and endometriosis

    This week, award-winning BBC broadcaster, journalist and author Emma Barnett joins us to challenge everything we think we know about the newborn bubble. Emma's new book, Maternity Service, tears through the toxic positivity of early motherhood with refreshing - and often hilarious - honesty. From the physical reality of recovering from a C-section to the quiet grief of losing your pre-baby identity, Emma holds nothing back. She also opens up about 21 years without an endometriosis diagnosis, six rounds of IVF, and how she's learned to survive - and thrive - with a chronic pain condition while raising two children and fronting some of the UK's biggest radio programmes. Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction: Why Maternity Leave Is a Lie 01:01 What Is Maternity Service? The Book Explained 01:31 Six Rounds of IVF and 21 Years Without a Diagnosis 02:01 Matrescence: How Your Identity Shifts When You Become a Mother 04:10 Can You Ever Really Prepare for Becoming a Mother? 05:03 Toxic Positivity in Motherhood 06:30 Reframing Motherhood as a Tour of Duty 07:35 The Physical Reality: Healing a Broken Body After Birth 08:57 C-Sections, Too Posh to Push, and the Stigma of Stomach Surgery 09:50 What Is a Hypertonic Pelvic Floor? What No One Tells You 11:25 The Loneliness of New Motherhood Nobody Talks About 12:22 Identity Loss: Your Maternity Uniform and the Flattening of Self 14:01 IVF, Bruising, and the Hidden Uniform of Fertility Treatment 16:29 Delayed Gratification: The Survival Skill Every Mother Needs 18:20 Perimenopause, Grief, and the Pressure to Have It All 21:23 Maternity Discrimination and the Psychology of Being Replaced 23:30 Is Boredom on Maternity Leave Normal? Yes, and Here's Why 24:40 Writing a Letter to Your Pre-Baby Self 26:35 Ready to Talk: Emma's New BBC Podcast on Women's Interior Lives 30:50 The Best Books on Motherhood Emma Recommends 39:00 Living With Endometriosis: The Diagnosis That Took 21 Years 42:20 Endometriosis and IVF: When Getting Pregnant Becomes a Crisis 49:30 Emma's Tip for Feeling Well Enough: The Power of Music Episodes of Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett are available every Friday on BBC Sounds. Buy Emma’s book Maternity Service - out in paperback March 12th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  5. Endometriosis warning signs you should know PLUS how to ask your GP

    4 MAR

    Endometriosis warning signs you should know PLUS how to ask your GP

    Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women - yet it still takes an average of eight years to be diagnosed. Why are so many living with debilitating pain for so long? In this episode, Emilie sits down with GP, TV doctor and endometriosis advocate Dr Raj Arora to unpack the reality of living with a chronic condition that is too often dismissed as “just bad periods”. We explore the early warning signs of endometriosis, why painful and heavy periods should never be normalised, and how cultural stigma can delay women from seeking help. Dr Raj also explains how the historical exclusion of women from medical research has shaped everything from diagnosis to pain management - and what needs to change. Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here  Follow Dr Raj on Instagram here Timecodes: 00:00 What Is Endometriosis?  01:15 Endometriosis Explained: What’s Happening in the Body 02:55 Why Does It Take 8 Years to Get an Endometriosis Diagnosis? 04:00 The Gender Pain Gap & Why Women’s Pain Is Ignored 06:05 Dr Raj Arora’s 11 Year Diagnosis Journey 09:20 Painful Periods vs Endometriosis: What’s Normal? 10:45 Medical Misogyny & The Lack of Women in Research 14:35 How to Advocate for Yourself at the GP 17:40 Endometriosis Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore 20:40 How Is Endometriosis Diagnosed? (Laparoscopy, MRI & Tests) 22:05 Endometriosis Treatment Options: Surgery & Hormonal Therapy 23:10 Is There a Cure for Endometriosis? 24:10 How Common Is Endometriosis in the UK? 25:40 Endometriosis, Work & Menstrual Leave 28:20 Fertility, Egg Freezing & Why Doctors Take It Seriously 31:45 Why Doctors Need Better Training in Women’s Health 33:40 Managing Endometriosis: Lifestyle, Diet & Exercise 35:00 Natural Pain Relief, Heat Therapy & TENS Machines 38:20 Finding Support: Endometriosis Community & Online Forums Resources mentioned in today’s episode: The Endometriosis Foundation helpline 0808 808 2227 Symptom Checker to create a letter to take to your GP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  6. Tim Spector on ferments, cheese and food packaging myths

    25 FEB

    Tim Spector on ferments, cheese and food packaging myths

    In this episode of Well Enough, we’re joined by the man who effectively pioneered the British gut-health revolution: Professor Tim Spector. As a leading genetic epidemiologist and the force behind ZOE, Spector has spent decades deconstructing why health outcomes are not all about genetics - it turns out our microbes are the ones calling the shots. Tim explains why a sanitized modern life is making us miserable and how the simple act of fermentation can act as a "vaccine" for the immune system. We’re talking about the "Four Ks" - Kefir, Kombucha, Kimchi, and Kraut - and why your expensive probiotic supplement might be a waste of money compared to a wedge of raw-milk cheese. Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here  00:00 Introduction: Meeting Professor Tim Specter 00:27 What is Fermentation? A Simple Definition 01:21 Science Behind the Health Benefits of Ferments 01:58 How Microbes Stimulate Your Immune System 02:37 The Zoe Study: Why 3 Portions a Day Matters 03:45 Real Results: Mood, Energy, and Hunger Improvements 04:53 From Genetics to the Microbiome Revolution 06:03 Why Identical Twins Have Different Gut Microbes 06:48 How Modern Life Is Killing Our Good Bacteria 07:31 The Hidden Cost of Overusing Antibiotics 08:36 The "Four Ks" of Fermented Foods 09:24 Beware of "Wellness Washing" in Supermarkets 10:18 Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference? 11:15 Pickled vs. Fermented: How to Tell the Difference 12:47 Postbiotics: The Benefit of "Dead" Microbes 13:49 How to Choose a High-Quality Kefir 16:38 Foods to Avoid: Artificial Sweeteners & Fake Fruits 17:47 Why You Should Introduce Ferments Slowly 19:10 Supplements vs. Whole Foods: Which is Better? 20:41 Best Cheeses for Gut Health (Unpasteurized & Raw) 23:13 Choosing the Right Kombucha: Sugar & Stevia 26:38 Tim Specter’s Daily Gut Health Routine 30:16 Alcohol and the Gut: Red Wine vs. Spirits 32:13 Budget Tips: Fermenting Scraps at Home 34:58 Explaining the Gut-Brain Axis 41:53 The #1 Tip: Diversity of 30 Plants a Week More from Tim: Find Tim on Instagram Buy Tim’s new book ‘Ferment’ More from ZOE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  7. Ateh Jewel on divorce, trying Ozempic and dating in her 40s

    18 FEB

    Ateh Jewel on divorce, trying Ozempic and dating in her 40s

    Society loves to tell women that life peaks in their twenties. The story is that beauty and desirability have an expiration date. But for many, midlife isn’t an ending, it’s a turning point. This week on Well Enough, Emilie sits down with award-winning beauty journalist and brand founder, Ateh Jewel. After decades in an industry that often told her she didn’t fit the mold, Ateh is now reclaiming her narrative and sense of self with unapologetic joy. She challenges the cultural scripts that define women by their age or relationship status and explains why her 40s have been her most powerful decade yet. Ateh opens up about the moment that led to her divorce after a 26-year relationship and how she navigated the "feral" reality of modern dating as a midlife woman. You’ll also hear Ateh describe her experience as a black woman in the beauty industry, battling outdated and oftentimes ignorant views from those with financial power.  Ateh also shares the shame she experienced surrounding Type 2 diabetes, her candid experience with Ozempic, and why reclaiming her health through weightlifting was an act of radical self-love. Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here  Timecodes 00:00 Life After 40: Why Your Best Years Are Ahead 02:49 Childfree or Not: Defining Your Worth as a Woman 05:00 Surviving the Beauty Industry as a Black Woman 07:44 Why Beauty is Political 12:14 Overcoming Racism in Venture Capital 15:48 Diversity in the Beauty Industry 17:53 The Truth About Divorce After 26 Years 20:39 Finding Your Support System Post-Breakup 22:58 Reframing Divorce: Why It’s Not a Failure 25:50 Weight Loss Journey: Ozempic & Lifting Weights 28:28 Using Dating Apps in your 40s 31:40 Fetishization & Safety in Dating 34:05 Parenting Gen Z Girls in the Social Media Age 38:18 ‘Burn It Down’: How to Start Your Life Over 40:05 Strategic Advice for Navigating Divorce 43:00 Healing Trauma Through Pets & Routine 51:30 The Shame of Type 2 Diabetes & Sugar Addiction More from Ateh:  Find Ateh Jewel on Instagram here  Listen to Ateh’s podcast on divorce ‘The Big D’ here Ateh’s beauty brand is here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h
  8. Valentine’s Special: Sex expert Dr Tara on improving sexual wellness

    11 FEB

    Valentine’s Special: Sex expert Dr Tara on improving sexual wellness

    Sexual wellness is often reduced to physical sensation - but what if it could be the key to mental clarity, relationship harmony and professional success?  Today, Emilie sits down with Dr. Tara to explore the three dimensions of sexual health that most people ignore.  We dig into the root causes of the low self-esteem epidemic among women and challenge the restrictive cultural scripts we inherited from previous generations. Dr. Tara explains the tangible ROI of an orgasm and why "sex positivity" is about more than just being open-minded. We also navigate the dark side of digital intimacy, from the dehumanization of AI sex bots to the misogyny lurking in your DMs. This is a candid look at how reclaiming your sexuality can fundamentally change how you show up in the world. Follow the show: Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here  Timecodes 00:00 The 3 Dimensions of Sexual Wellness 01:48 Relationship Advice: Frequency & Communication 03:22 Defining Sex Positivity vs. Sex Negativity 05:13 Why Pleasure Is Medicine for Physical & Mental Health 07:29 Why Doctors Don't Talk About Sex 09:03 Overcoming Cultural Scripts & Sexual Repression 10:18 How We Teach Children Sexual Shame 12:42 The ROI of Orgasms: Career & Confidence 14:37 Building Sexual Self-Esteem & Intimacy 16:43 The Historical Roots of Low Self-Esteem in Women 18:32 Debunking "High Value" Woman Narratives 20:12 Morning Masturbation & The Hormonal Cocktail 22:48 Body Autonomy: Clothing & Self-Worth 24:53 The Reality of the "Trad Wife" Trend 26:33 Dealing with Unwanted DMs & Fetishization 28:27 The Madonna-Whore Complex Explained 30:38 Double Standards in Casual Sex & Dating 31:58 Best Sex Education Books & Resources 33:57 Clapping Back at Judgmental Comments 35:48 Idiosyncratic Masturbation & Vibrator Dependency 38:17 Sex Toy Recommendations: Discreet & Sustainable Options 39:52 The Dark Side of AI Sex Robots 42:13 Sex Therapist vs. Sex Coach: What's the Difference? 46:12 How to Practice Sexual Meditation 48:21 The Power of Sex Journaling & Affirmations More from Dr Tara: Luvbites on InstagramHer new book ‘How Do You Like It?: A Guide for Getting What You Want (in Bed)’  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
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WELL ENOUGH is here to make sense of the wild world of health and wellness, answering the biggest questions and busting myths and misinformation wide open.  How do I know if my gut is healthy? Should I freeze my eggs? What is manifestation? Do I really need therapy? And why is everyone telling me to just be grateful? Join Fitness and Wellbeing Editor Emilie Lavinia and inspiring expert guests as we uncover the truth about mindfulness, the microbiome, fertility, relationships and more.  Each episode will tackle a new subject with the help of household names and leaders in their fields, dispelling the nonsense you might have read on TikTok and giving you peace of mind. Fascinated by the pursuit of wellness Emilie Lavinia is one of the UK’s leading health and wellbeing journalists. She’s tried every trend, treatment and life-altering practice, reported on it and lived to tell the tale.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creado por
    The Independent
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    30
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © The Independent
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Well Enough

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