Health Applied

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Health Applied is the podcast that takes health out of the clinic and into real life. Hosted by Kelly Allison and Harriet Gisbourne, Health Applied brings together real science, real experiences, and the health truths that actually matter to your everyday life. After years of navigating personal health challenges and frustrations with healthcare, Kelly and Harriet invite an incredible range of experts, professionals, and lived-experience voices to share knowledge that empowers listeners to make confident decisions about their own bodies and wellbeing.

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  1. 5일 전

    Why Growing Your Own Food Might Be the Mental Health Hack You’re Missing

    What if the key to better mental health, happier kids, and real nutrition wasn’t in a supplement… but in your garden? In this episode of Health Applied, we sit down with Tami Riley, founder of the Grow Wild app (https://growild.io/) , to discuss how growing your own food can completely transform your health, mindset, and daily routine.This isn’t about becoming a “gardener.” It’s about reconnecting with nature, slowing down, and building a lifestyle that actually supports your wellbeing.Whether you’ve got a garden, a balcony, or just a windowsill — this episode will make you want to start. Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the ConversationHave questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram. Follow Health Applied:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Why This Started as a Hobby 00:52 – Meet Tami & The Grow Wild App 01:35 – From Courtyard Gardening to a Mission 03:50 – Why People Think Growing Food Is “Hard” 05:04 – The Instant Gratification Problem 06:00 – The Daily Ritual That Reduces Stress 07:40 – Gardening as a Mental Health Reset 08:05 – How It Shapes Kids’ Relationship with Food 09:30 – Why Homegrown Food Tastes Better 10:40 – Nutrition vs Supermarket Food 12:30 – “You’re Eating Liquid Gold” 13:35 – Caterpillar Disaster Story 🐛 16:12 – Beginner Mistakes (And Why They Matter) 17:25 – Pest Control Without Chemicals 19:34 – Track Progress & Learn Faster 19:53 – How to Get Kids Off Screens 22:23 – Best Foods to Grow (Beginner Friendly) 24:24 – Growing in Small Spaces (Balcony-Friendly) 25:34 – What You Actually Need to Start 27:04 – Just Start (Why Action Beats Perfection) 27:51 – Try the Grow Wild App 28:33 – Funny Fails: “Flygate” 30:22 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

    31분
  2. 4월 7일

    Why You’re Not Sleeping: The Real Causes of Insomnia for Women (and How to Fix It)

    If you’re lying awake at 3am wondering “why can’t I sleep?”, this episode is for you. In this powerful and honest conversation, we speak with Toni Waterfall, founder of Extracted, who shares her deeply personal journey through chronic insomnia, from sleepless nights and emotional burnout to building a solution that changed her life. Whether you’re dealing with restless nights, early waking, or feeling exhausted but wired, this episode will help you feel less alone and more empowered. Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the Conversation Have questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram. Follow Health Applied: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Reality of Insomnia: “I Just Couldn’t Sleep” 01:20 How Stress Triggers Chronic Sleep Issues 04:00 Sleeping Pills vs Real Rest 05:30 Searching for Natural Solutions 07:00 Why Women Struggle More with Sleep 08:30 The Stigma of Talking About Insomnia 10:40 Stress, Hormones & Genetics Explained 12:30 Why Women Suffer in Silence 13:40 Simple Daily Habits That Improve Sleep 15:00 The 3AM Anxiety & Clock-Watching Trap 17:00 Tools, Routines & Mindset Shifts 20:50 What to Eat (and Avoid) for Better Sleep 22:00 Creating a Sleep-Friendly Evening Routine 23:10 Exercise, Daylight & Circadian Rhythm 26:40 How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? 27:00 The Breaking Point: A Dangerous Wake-Up Call 29:00 Turning Pain into Purpose 30:00 Small Changes That Transform Your Sleep

    33분
  3. 3월 31일

    If You Don’t Prioritise Your Health, You’ll Pay For It Later | Julia Bradbury

    If you don’t make time for your health… you will be forced to make time for illness.In this powerful and honest conversation on Health Applied, we sit down with broadcaster and wellness advocate Julia Bradbury to talk about the habits that literally change and save your life. From a life-altering cancer diagnosis to completely transforming her daily routines, Julia shares the real, practical shifts that helped her take control of her health, physically, mentally, and emotionally. This episode is not about perfection. It’s about awareness, ownership, and making small changes that compound into a completely different life.If you’ve been putting your health on the back burner… this is your wake-up call. 🎧 Listen now and start showing up for your life differently. Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the Conversation Comment below or message us on Instagram. Follow Health Applied: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Wake-Up Call: Health vs Illness 00:31 Meet Julia Bradbury 01:21 Why Nature Is Essential (Not Optional) 02:58 The Science of Getting Outside 04:46 Why the Sea, Sun & Grounding Heal You 06:05 The “Comfort Crisis” & Modern Living Trap 07:59 Stop Starting Your Day on Your Phone 09:13 The Power of Morning Light 10:07 Building Habits That Actually Stick 11:17 Cancer Changed Everything 12:52 The Promise: Go Outside Every Day 14:30 Why You Must Take Control of Your Health 16:20 When Health Forces You to Slow Down 19:54 Self-Worth, Burnout & Overworking 20:47 Rest Is Not Weakness 22:06 The Best Free Health Hacks 24:45 Walking Backwards (Yes, Really) 27:28 Strength Training = Longevity 28:15 Sugar: The Hard Truth 32:13 Food as Medicine 33:33 Breaking Sugar Addiction 37:31 Sauna, Longevity & Inflammation 41:03 Nose Breathing for Calm & Focus 43:33 Sleep: The Foundation of Health 44:26 When You Should Eat in the Morning 47:19 Why Alarms Stress You Out 49:30 Wake Up Naturally (If You Can) 51:15 Alcohol, Risk & Reality 53:54 Simple Habits That Change Your Life 54:59 Make This One Promise Today

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  4. 3월 18일

    The Truth About Women’s Health: What the System Gets Wrong (And What Needs to Change)

    Healthcare is changing, but is it keeping up? In this powerful “Best Of” episode of Health Applied, we bring together some of the most important conversations we’ve had so far, revealing where healthcare is falling short and what must change. From the impact of social media on unrealistic expectations in aesthetic medicine with Dr Paul Banwell, to the emotional realities of miscarriage with Chantal Cox, to the systemic challenges within the NHS with Kerry Riches, this episode uncovers the real stories behind modern healthcare. You’ll hear: How misinformation is shaping patient expectations Why women are still forced to advocate for their own care The emotional toll of miscarriage and gaps in support What’s really happening inside the NHS Why healthcare systems are struggling to deliver If you’re a healthcare professional, business leader, or woman navigating midlife health, this episode will change how you see healthcare. Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the ConversationHave questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram. Follow Health Applied: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Social Media & Unrealistic Expectations in Healthcare 02:45 The Truth About the Doctor–Patient Relationship 05:33 Preparing for Surgery: Expectations vs Reality 08:18 Risk, Recovery & Making Informed Decisions 09:37 The Danger of “Dr Google” & Over-Researching 10:31 What Patients Think They Need vs Reality 11:47 The Rise of Aesthetic Treatments & New Trends 14:53 Life Inside the NHS During COVID 17:33 “My Wings Were Clipped” – Losing Patient Care 18:54 The Human Cost of Healthcare Systems 21:56 The Moments That Matter in Patient Experience 22:35 “The NHS Is Broken” – Why Staff Are Leaving 25:20 Why Staff Experience = Patient Outcomes 27:30 Burnout, Flexibility & The Workforce Crisis 30:05 Can the NHS Be Fixed? Culture vs Funding 31:18 Miscarriage & Navigating Healthcare Alone 33:20 “Why Am I Finding My Own Care?” 33:40 The Reality of Missed Miscarriages 36:17 Why Women Must Advocate for Themselves 38:01 The Women’s Health Funding Gap 40:00 The Cost of Menopause on Careers & Business 41:30 Why Women Feel Ignored by Healthcare 43:40 The Double Standard in Treatment 44:30 Misdiagnosis & Gender Bias in Medicine 45:30 Why Women Were Excluded from Research 46:30 A New Era for Women’s Health48:11 Outro

    48분
  5. 3월 10일

    The Truth About Toxic Workplaces (And What You Can Do)

    If your job is making you miserable, you’re not alone. In this episode of Health Applied, Kelly and Harriet talk honestly about toxic workplace culture, burnout, leadership, and what work should actually feel like. After more than a decade running a company together, they’ve seen both sides, being employees in difficult environments and building a business that prioritises people. This episode is about taking ownership of your career, understanding your worth, and building workplaces where people thrive, not just survive. If you've ever felt undervalued, burnt out, or stuck in a job that drains you, this conversation is for you.Let us know in the comments: 👉 What’s the biggest thing that impacts your happiness at work? Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Why Workplace Wellness Matters 01:30 The Hidden Cost of Bad Company Culture 02:36 Burnout Is Now a Recognised Workplace Problem 03:17 Why Leadership Has Such a Huge Impact 04:35 Why So Many People Feel Disengaged at Work 06:01 What To Do If You Have a Toxic Boss 07:33 Should You Quit a Job That Makes You Miserable? 08:49 Standing Up for Yourself at Work 09:47 What Great Employers Do Differently 11:22 Feeling Valued at Work11:50 Why Flexible Working Matters 13:22 Trust and Respect in the Workplace 14:00 Unlimited Holiday & Employee Wellbeing 15:00 The Importance of Communication 16:30 Why Adults Should Be Treated Like Adults 17:31 Building a Healthy Work Culture 18:30 The Mental Load Women Carry at Work 19:45 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 20:01 Taking Control of Your Career 20:40 Starting Something of Your Own

    21분
  6. 3월 3일

    Thinking About Cosmetic Surgery? Awarding-Winning Surgeon Reveals the Truth

    Are you considering cosmetic surgery? Wondering whether a tummy tuck, breast reduction, facelift or regenerative treatment is really worth it?In this episode of Health Applied, we sit down with world-renowned surgeon Dr Paul Banwell to have the honest, unfiltered conversation.From post-pregnancy body changes and weight loss transformations to social media pressure, recovery risks and the rise of regenerative aesthetics, this episode explores what informed, empowered decision-making really looks like. We discuss: ✔️ When cosmetic surgery can genuinely improve quality of life ✔️ The psychological impact of procedures like breast reduction & tummy tuck ✔️ How social media and filters are shaping unrealistic expectations ✔️ Why a good surgeon should sometimes say “no” ✔️ Recovery risks (and why 100 things can go wrong — and still be worth it) ✔️ The rise of regenerative aesthetics, stem cells & NAD+ ✔️ Why “doing nothing” is sometimes the most powerful choice Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the Conversation Have questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram. Follow Health Applied: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Meet Dr Paul Banwell 03:30 Why Some People Shouldn’t Have Surgery 06:00 Breast Reduction & Quality of Life 11:00 Social Media & Unrealistic Expectations 15:30 Recovery Risks: “100 Things Can Go Wrong” 18:30 Preparing for Surgery as a Busy Mum 22:00 Mini vs Full Tummy Tuck – What’s the Difference? 25:00 The Rise of Facelifts Over Fillers 26:30 Regenerative Aesthetics Explained

    39분
  7. 2월 24일

    From MS Diagnosis to NHS Leader: Kerry Riches on Fixing UK Healthcare

    What really happens to patient complaints in the NHS?Why do waiting lists keep growing?And is the real problem funding… or culture? In this powerful episode of Health Applied, Kelly and Harriet sit down with Kerry Riches, former Head of Patient Experience at the NHS, MS ambassador, disability advocate, and familiar face from Big Brother. Kerry shares: Her deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis What actually happens behind the scenes when patients complain The cultural issues inside the NHS no one talks about The emotional toll of working in healthcare during COVID Why communication failures are costing more than money The three changes she believes could fix the system From powerful stories of end-of-life care to the reality of staff burnout and leadership challenges, this is an honest, emotional and eye-opening conversation about what healthcare should really look like. If you’ve ever been a patient, worked in healthcare, or care about the future of the NHS, this episode is essential listening. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction & Meet Kerry Riches02:00 – Being Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis06:30 – Why Early Diagnosis Matters08:15 – What Really Happens to NHS Complaints?11:00 – “In Your Shoes” – Facing Patients After Harm14:00 – Do Patients Feel Safe Speaking Up?18:00 – COVID Inside the NHS21:45 – The Story That Broke Kerry25:40 – Is the NHS Broken?30:30 – Culture vs Funding: What’s the Real Problem?37:00 – Leadership, Communication & Burnout42:30 – When Human Error Becomes Dangerous46:00 – Should GP Appointments Be Paid For?49:30 – Why Hospital Experiences Differ So Much53:00 – The 3 Things That Could Fix the NHS57:30 – Final Thoughts & Gratitude

    56분
  8. 2월 10일

    Why Women’s Pain Is Still Ignored in Healthcare | Health Applied® With Chantal Cox

    In this powerful episode of Health Applied, we’re joined by Chantal Cox, a former NHS doctor turned venture capitalist, to unpack the gender bias in healthcare, the lack of funding in women’s health, and why women are so often misdiagnosed, dismissed, and underserved by the medical system. We talk openly about: Why healthcare is designed around male bodies The shocking lack of research funding into women’s health Pregnancy loss, miscarriage care & postnatal trauma Why women’s pain isn’t taken seriously The venture capital funding gap in femtech & women-led health startups How women are forced to advocate for themselves in broken systems Why every woman seems to have a healthcare horror story ⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss and miscarriage. Chapters: 00:00 – “Healthcare treats women as small men”  00:30 – Introducing Chantal Cox & the gender bias in healthcare 02:17 – From NHS doctor to venture capitalist  05:17 – The shocking lack of funding in women’s health 08:07 – Why women’s health startups struggle to get investment  10:28 – Money, confidence & why women struggle to raise funding 14:19 – Social media algorithms & silencing women’s voices 17:47 – Why women’s healthcare experiences are so broken 20:19 – Advocating for yourself in medical emergencies  21:36 – Pregnancy pain dismissed & misdiagnosis  24:53 – Miscarriage, trauma & navigating care alone  30:17 – Why every woman has a healthcare horror story  31:45 – Childbirth, fear & lack of proper support  33:08 – What is a doula & why women need advocates  36:41 – Birth choices, C-sections & maternal mortality  38:56 – Breastfeeding pressure & postnatal reality  41:41 – Is the NHS fixable? The future of women’s healthcare 43:17 – Final thoughts & call to action If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

    44분
  9. 2월 3일

    Why Women Aren’t Being Heard in Healthcare | Health Applied® With Cherry Healey

    In this first episode of Health Applied®, we sit down with broadcaster and women’s health advocate Cherry Healey to unpack the uncomfortable truths about how healthcare has historically failed women, from menopause and endometriosis to misdiagnosis, underfunded research and medical misogyny.We explore:• Why the UK economy loses £11bn every year due to women’s health-related absence• The shocking lack of investment in women’s health research• Why women are more likely to be misdiagnosed – even during heart attacks• The real impact of menopause on careers, confidence and wellbeing• How healthcare systems, leaders and innovators can design better solutions for women• What needs to change in medical education, policy and workplace cultureThis conversation is essential listening for healthcare leaders, founders, clinicians, investors, marketers and women navigating midlife health.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:30 Why Cherry became passionate about women’s health04:44 Breaking taboos: periods, fibroids & endometriosis05:43 Menopause myths vs reality08:13 The funding gap in women’s health research08:33 The economic cost of menopause and women leaving the workforce11:52 Why women aren’t being listened to by GPs13:27 HRT, hormones & outdated treatment pathways15:07 The gender pain gap and misdiagnosis17:57 Medical misogyny and rebuilding trust in healthcare20:32 Women’s health hubs: a systemic solution22:42 Raising the next generation without shame25:55 Education, data & empowering patients27:56 AI, home diagnostics & the future of women’s health29:19 Final reflections: why this movement is only getting bigger

    30분

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Health Applied is the podcast that takes health out of the clinic and into real life. Hosted by Kelly Allison and Harriet Gisbourne, Health Applied brings together real science, real experiences, and the health truths that actually matter to your everyday life. After years of navigating personal health challenges and frustrations with healthcare, Kelly and Harriet invite an incredible range of experts, professionals, and lived-experience voices to share knowledge that empowers listeners to make confident decisions about their own bodies and wellbeing.

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