Making Healthy Easy

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AD-FREE! We talk to the elites who've figured out how to stay healthy while being at the top of their industries - massive companies, competing at top levels, or living in the spotlight 🫡 Founders, athletes, operators - these are all people who don't have time for fluff. The conversations cover training, food, sleep, hormones, routines - whatever's actually working for them. Some of it's science, but most of it is hard-won experience. No ads. No five-minute intros. We just start talking 🤝 New episodes twice a month. Follow us on Instagram if you want a heads up when they drop. Calo hosts this, but we're not here to sell you anything. If you're a customer doing interesting things in your field, get in touch - we'd like to hear your story.

Episodes

  1. MAY 5

    Who Cooks Better - Insta Chefs or Pro Chefs? | Nigerian Chef Niyi (Novice Kitchen) Tells All

    Niyi Obafemi-Olopade, founder of Novice Kitchen, joins us to talk about growing up between Nigeria and the UK, building a Selfridges-listed food brand, and why the history behind a dish matters more than most people realise. We get into the real controversy — who owns jerk chicken? What is cultural appropriation in food and where's the line? Plus the ongoing debate between Instagram chefs and trained chefs, and why London has the best food scene in the world. Full of strong opinions and genuine insight into food culture. One of our best episodes. Our Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/calo.uk/?hl=en Novice Kitchen: https://www.instagram.com/novicekitchen_/ Get your perfect custom meal plan today at https://calo.app/en-gb Code: "CALOPOD" for 50% off WEEK 1 and 20% of 2ND ORDER (WEEKLY OR MONTHLY) 🔔 Subscribe for bi-weekly expert episodes on making healthy easy — without the guesswork. 💬 Drop your biggest health frustration in the comments — we read every one.

    48 min

  2. APR 22

    Your DNA Knows Best: How to Eat, Exercise & Live for YOUR Genes | Rachel Clarkson

    What if the reason your diet isn't working has nothing to do with willpower - and everything to do with your DNA? In this episode of Making Healthy Easy, we sit down with Rachel Clarkson, the UK's leading DNA dietician and founder of The DNA Way. Rachel breaks down the science of nutrigenomics — how your unique genetic variations influence the way your body responds to food, caffeine, exercise, and more. Here's what we cover: • What nutrigenomics actually is (and why most diets are built for the "average" person — who doesn't exist) • The coffee gene: why your caffeine limit could be doubling your cardiovascular risk • How your FTO gene determines whether a high-protein diet will work for you • Why some people burn fat through exercise and others simply don't — and what to do about it • The GLUT2 gene and whether your sugar cravings are genetic or emotional • Collagen, AGEs, and what your DNA reveals about your skin health • Why DNA-based nutrition leads to better long-term adherence than any generic diet • Rachel's personal story: from yo-yo dieting and frustration to finally finding clarity through her own DNA Whether you've tried every diet going or you're just getting started on your health journey, this episode will change the way you think about food, your body, and what "healthy" actually means for you. 🔗 Try The DNA Way: www.thednaaway.com 🍽️ Try Calo personalised meal delivery — use code CALOPOD for 50% off your trial + 20% off your next order. #Nutrigenomics #DNADiet #PersonalisedNutrition #GeneticTesting #HealthPodcast #MakingHealthyEasy #RachelClarkson #TheDNAWay

    38 min

  3. APR 2

    Ben Alldis on Peloton, Why the Food System Is Failing Us and His Simple Fitness Habits

    Ben Alldis on Peloton, Fitness Habits, and Why the Food System Is Failing Us In this episode, we sit down with Ben Alldis - Peloton’s first UK male instructor, author of Raise the Bar, and former private equity professional - to unpack what it really takes to be healthy in today’s world. We explore why staying fit is simple on paper (but incredibly hard in practice) and how modern lifestyles, ultra-processed foods, and unrealistic fitness expectations are holding people back. Ben shares his journey from finance to fitness, how he was discovered by Peloton, and the mindset shift that changed his life after a cancer diagnosis. We also dive into: Why most people fail to build sustainable fitness habitsThe truth about nutrition, processed foods, and “healthy” marketingHow the UK & US food systems may be sabotaging your healthThe 4 pillars of long-term wellness: training, nutrition, recovery, and mindsetWhy consistency beats intensity every timeThe role of community in fitness (and why Peloton works)How to think about health like an investment portfolioIf you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with fitness, nutrition, or routines—this episode will change how you think about health for the long term. Key Takeaways: Health is simple, but not easySmall daily habits compound over timeUltra-processed foods are engineered for overconsumptionMovement throughout the day matters more than one intense workoutDiscipline > motivationTry Calo: Use code CALOPOD for 40% off your trial + 20% off your next order at https://calo.app/en-gb Our Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/calo.uk/?hl=en Ben Alldis -  https://www.instagram.com/benjaminalldis/

    35 min
  4. £2.4 Million Underpants: Immigrant to Founder - Yang Liu Tells All

    MAR 18

    £2.4 Million Underpants: Immigrant to Founder - Yang Liu Tells All

    In this episode, we sit down with Yang Liu, co-founder of JustWears, to unpack her journey from growing up in a cotton-farming village in China to building a multi-million pound sustainable brand in the UK all because of some sweaty balls. We cover the real environmental cost of cotton, how material science is reshaping fashion, and what it takes to launch a product that people actually want—starting with one of the UK’s most successful Kickstarter campaigns. Yang also shares her honest take on entrepreneurship, why work-life balance might be a myth, and what it’s really like building a company while preparing for motherhood. What You’ll Learn How JustWears scaled from idea to global brandThe problem with cotton and fast fashionHow to win on KickstarterThe realities of startup lifeWhy founders need to focus on decision-making, not just hard workGet your perfect custom meal plan today at https://calo.app/en-gb Code: "CALOPOD" for 50% off WEEK 1 and 20% of 2ND ORDER (WEEKLY OR MONTHLY) Our Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/calo.uk/?hl=en JustWears -  https://www.instagram.com/justwearshq/?hl=en

    35 min
  5. Anjula Devi reveals secret curry ingredient that fought back against British racism

    MAR 5

    Anjula Devi reveals secret curry ingredient that fought back against British racism

    Try Anjulas mouthwatering recipes at https://calo.app/en-gb Episode 4 of the Making Healthy Easy Podcast kicks off with Anjula Devi, world famous Indian chef. She takes us on a trip down memory lane, from being the first Asian family on her street, to her Dads delicious recipe's which broke down the racial stereotypes their neighbours had placed on them. #anjuladevi #mealprep #indiancookery #indiancooking #indianrecipe #indianfood #indiancookingvideo #podcast  Our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calo.uk/ Anjula - https://www.instagram.com/anjuladevi/

    57 min
  6. How this Too Hot To Handle star became a top 1% marathon runner WHILE doing an MBE | Ep 3

    FEB 20

    How this Too Hot To Handle star became a top 1% marathon runner WHILE doing an MBE | Ep 3

    Get your perfect custom meal plan today at https://calo.app/en-gb Episode 3 of the Making Healthy Easy Podcast kicks off with David Birtwistle, one of the stars of Netflix's very first season of mega-hit Too Hot To Handle. While lots of his co-stars have gone on to chase fame, David has settled down, gotten married, become an unbelievable marathon athlete, joining the sub-3 hour club, all while returning to University to pursue his MBE. #running #runner #marathontraining #marathontips #runningtips #runningpodcast #fitnesspodcast #fitness #health #toohottohandle #realitytv #netflix  Our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calo.uk/ David - https://www.instagram.com/david.birtwistle/?hl=en

    45 min
  7. Doctor on Ketamine treatment, serving in Afghanistan and the hidden deficiency causing depression | EP2

    FEB 6

    Doctor on Ketamine treatment, serving in Afghanistan and the hidden deficiency causing depression | EP2

    Get your perfect custom meal plan today at https://calo.app/en-gb Episode 2 of the Making Healthy Easy Podcast kicks off with the uniquely impressive Will Buxton, who talks all about his time as a military Doctor, the science behind why a hidden deficiency is causing depression in Women, and the pressures of being the descendent of the man who ended slavery in the UK. Our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calo.uk/ Will - https://www.instagram.com/dr.willbuxton/ Effect Doctors - https://www.instagram.com/effectdoctors/

    37 min
  8. Shaun Stafford on Oxford University, boosting testosterone, calorie deficits | Making Healthy Easy

    JAN 23

    Shaun Stafford on Oxford University, boosting testosterone, calorie deficits | Making Healthy Easy

    Get your perfect custom meal plan today at https://calo.app/en-gb Episode 1 of the Making Healthy Easy Podcast kicks off with the amazing Shaun Stafford, who talks all about his time attending Oxford University, the effects of spending years in a calorie deficit, and testosterone boosters and testosterone boosting foods. #bodybuilding #mealprep #shaunstafford #bodybuilder #testosterone  Our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calo.uk/ Shaun - https://www.instagram.com/shaunstafford/ City Athletic - https://www.instagram.com/cityathletic/ Ghost - https://www.instagram.com/ghostlifestyle/

    39 min
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AD-FREE! We talk to the elites who've figured out how to stay healthy while being at the top of their industries - massive companies, competing at top levels, or living in the spotlight 🫡 Founders, athletes, operators - these are all people who don't have time for fluff. The conversations cover training, food, sleep, hormones, routines - whatever's actually working for them. Some of it's science, but most of it is hard-won experience. No ads. No five-minute intros. We just start talking 🤝 New episodes twice a month. Follow us on Instagram if you want a heads up when they drop. Calo hosts this, but we're not here to sell you anything. If you're a customer doing interesting things in your field, get in touch - we'd like to hear your story.

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  • Episodes
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