In this (the final episode in this season of Midlife Illuminated) I share something that every woman needs. Particularly in midlife, when we are overwhelmed by the needs of others. It's the need to […]

A goal to "get ourselves healthy" can look like a towering, daunting mountain to climb. It can also mean endless failed attempts that leave us with no faith in our ability to change. Being harsh to ourselves is a terrible motivator. In this episode, I share a much more effective, gentler way to […]

In this episode, I spill the beans on what I learnt during my many years working in PR for the food industry. During those years, I gained a first-hand insight into how we're being manipulated into eating foods that gradually destroy our health. I hope this episode empowers you to eat to thrive - […]

You're probably being sabotaged by your blood sugar on a daily basis - without realising how it's affecting you. If we want to feel better physically, mentally and emotionally (and protect our health from chronic disease) managing our blood sugar is an absolute must. In this episode, I share how […]

Do you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? That you don't have a minute for yourself? That you just don't have the time to look after yourself? I know that feeling well. In fact, I share an excruciatingly embarrasingly incident in this episode that illustrates this (very graphically)! […]

Have you ever thought about how clutter is draining your energy and affecting your self-esteem? I've struggled with clutter for as long as I can remember. And I've frequently found myself feeling bad when I look at stuff that I've bought and have never actually used. Have a listen to what […]

Welcome to my first episode of Midlife Illuminated, in which I share a deeply personal and profound experience I had recently. I've learnt a lot this year about the magic that happens when we grant outselves space to listen to our own inner wisdom. I hope that listening to me gives you licence to […]

Welcome to Midlife Illuminated! Here's a little introduction from me on the theme of uncovering your light - and sharing it with others. I look forward to sharing lots of lightbulbs moments with you.! Alongside listening to me on this podcast, you also have the opportunity to be supported by me […]

Hello again! I'm back after an extended break from podcasting. Thank you for bearing with me! Creating some distance from the podcast and going quiet gave me space to think. Tune in to this episode to discover where that thinking time took me. I'm excited to share that a change is on its way. […]

In this final (very mini) episode of this season of Wellness Unwrapped, I share a few thoughts on cutting myself some slack and giving myself some space. I hope it inspires you to do the same! I look forward to rejoining you here at some point in the Autumn. In the meantime, I wish you a wonderful […]

It's not news to most women that their bodies can be ruled by their hormones! But what is less well known is that food can help balance out our hormones and keep us on an even keel. My guest on this episode, Charlotte Hunter, has been a registered and qualified Nutritional Therapist since 2010. […]

This is a big, big subject...and one which affects ALL of us. As you'll hear Gwyneth Moss explain, we all picked up limiting beliefs when we were very young children. These limiting beliefs (also known as "false truths") are often what are sabotaging us as adults. In this exceptionally […]

This is a gorgeous, sparkling conversation with someone who really does radiate vitality and joy. It's all about the fascinating topic of colour. Have you ever stopped to think that colour has the power to heal us and to affect our behaviour? Dr Deanna Minich is someone who has devoted much of […]

I found this conversation so deeply thought-provoking that I've been playing Lucy Barnwell's words in my head to remind myself of what's important in life. Lucy is someone who truly lives by what she believes. And yet, Lucy is no wellness "guru". In fact, until recently, she dismissed everything […]

This episode is a total joy. It's a conversation with my dear friend Debbie Hilton and it's all about something which comes naturally to all of us - but which most of us don't often do as adults. Dancing! It's beyond question that dancing is medicine. And it's medicine that we all have a right to […]

As we launch ourselves into spring, it felt the perfect time to share an uplifting conversation about the role of nature's cycles in our life. My guest is Sadie Pickering - truly someone who is in harmony with nature and who has been a personal inspiration to me for several years. I've learnt so […]

In the first part of this episode, I share a deeply personal and very emotional story. It's the story of my younger son, Louis, and what happened to him as a small child when he was put on medication following a (wrong) diagnosis of a chronic bowel condition. He suffered for years because of a […]

I feel that this conversation is one of the most important I've had so far on the podcast. As my guest Susan Hyatt lays bare, diet culture is trapping girls and women in a cycle of suffering. (And I know from my work as a health coach that men are affected in exactly the same way). It horrifies me […]

I really loved this conversation with the incredibly upbeat, sunny Nikki Hill. Nikki shares lots of gentle, accessible inspiration for you to care for your own wellbeing - using simple, natural, joyful methods that require little money, time or energy. We chat about how you can tap into the […]

If I could persuade everyone to adopt just one habit, it would be a daily gratitude practice. It's no exaggeration to say that this is a practice that transform's people lives on every level. This week's episode is a deeply uplifting conversation with the inspirational Holly Bertone. Holly lives […]

This episode will come as a real shock to people who know me – because I’ve always been staunchly against drugs. So what persuaded me to change my mind and volunteer for my first ever experience of a psychedelic drug? You may have read about new research showing the remarkable effects of […]

[Warning: this episode contains an account of a violent attack.] It has long been known that forgiveness is the path to inner peace and happiness. And there are further, immense benefits from being able to let go of resentment and anger towards those who have wronged us: forgiveness has been shown […]

Many people assume that I've always been an upbeat health coach with a picture-perfect, healthy lifestyle. But that is very, very far from the truth and I really feel it's important for my listeners to know that I have previously sunk very low. In this special, end-of-year episode, I swop roles […]

This episode cuts right to the heart of what healthcare can (and should!) look like. It's so much more than simply treating disease - it's about helping people to live their fullest life. Dr Kristi Hughes is one of the truly visionary doctors I was privileged to learn from as part of my studies to […]

We all want vibrant health, glowing skin, a healthy immune system and to feel emotionally well...but did you know that your lymphatic system is key to all of that? And that you can give yourself a simple self-massage to transform your wellbeing? I feel very privileged to have had my eyes opened to […]

As I hit my 50th episode, I’m taking the opportunity to share with you my inner self-critic - and my fear around sparking other people’s anger and outrage. This solo episode is definitely one of the most candid ones I’ve shared with you. I really hope it helps you to move through your own […]

We've always been told to beware of strangers...but it turns out that talking to strangers is a proven way to make us happier and healthier. In this life-affirming conversation, I chat with veteran journalist Joe Keohane, author of the brilliant new book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of […]

I learnt so much about what it means to be a woman in this conversation with Sally Beaton. I just wish I'd learnt this when I was 15 rather than 50! Have a listen to Sally's wisdom on the meaning and power of the monthly cycles in a woman's life; why we are programmed to have regular rest; why we […]

Welcome to a brand new season of Wellness Unwrapped! To kick off season 3, I'm sharing some reflections I've had while on a break from the podcast and social media over the summer. You'll also hear how my reaction to finding a big, dead spider in my bed has inspired me! I hope it will inspire you […]

In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on my time with someone who - having faced her own mortality - lives by a mantra that I'm also trying to adopt. Here's a link to an earlier episode (no. 25) "What I Learnt from a Stranger by the Sea", where I describe first meeting this wonderful lady: […]

This conversation is one which is engraved on my heart. It's with 92-year-old Eva Neumann, known to everyone as Bobby. Bobby is a survivor of Auschwitz. Her story is one you'll never forget. It's impossible not to be moved and inspired by her remarkable resilience, humour and lack of bitterness. […]

As many of us find ourselves buckling under the weight of our responsibilities and struggling to keep up with the pace, I thought I'd share a bitesized episode to help us find our balance. Have a listen to a nugget of wisdom from my conversation with Terri Creeden. I chatted to Terri on episode 32 […]

Brace yourself for a thoroughly eye-opening conversation!! My chat with Julie Ryan has really transformed my view on many things. I found her explanation of what happens to us as we die to be particularly comforting. It has totally altered how I felt about people I knew who died of Covid in […]

After many years of thinking about it, I've finally taken steps to sort my home's energy out! I was recently privileged to have Elizabeth Wells visit my house for a Feng Shui consultation. Elizabeth is an internationally accredited practitioner of the Feng Shui Society and an advanced […]

Introducing Wellness Unwrapped bitesized! I'm always so happy to receive feedback about the podcast and have been asked by listeners to release mini-clips from guests on previous episodes. So here goes! As the world starts to open up to us again, I thought this was the perfect time to revisit a […]

I loved this very intimate chat with Dr Lucy Loveday, who's a true inspiration to me. You can't help but catch her infectious enthusiasm for being immersed in nature. In this conversation, we talk honestly about our spiritual relationship with nature - and Lucy gives you practical, simple ways […]

I honestly can't imagine what I'd do without essential oils. I use them throughout the house and in so many different ways - from inhaling them before I get out of bed in the morning, to the facial oil I use last thing at night. In this episode, I chat to Renée Hughes, a qualified aromatherapist […]

One thing I've learnt as a health coach is that being kind to ourselves works a whole lot better than beating ourselves up. In this episode, I chat to someone who brings this concept to life. Lynne Gill is a wise, funny and refreshingly straight-talking 69-year-old grandmother. Lynne has been […]

This episode is a very meaty conversation with an inspirational woman who unashamedly uses her gifts to the full and pursues her dreams - and who encourages others to do the same. Caroline Britton is an intuitive and transformational coach and an expert in helping people to fulfil their […]

As I've just turned 50, I thought I'd take the opportunity to pause and reflect on some of the big lessons that now shape my life. In this very personal episode, I share thoughts on what I've learnt - and what has allowed me to go from burnt-out and floundering at 40 to (mostly!) calm, positive […]

This episode marks the first anniversary of the Wellness Unwrapped podcast – and I’m so grateful to have you joining me as a listener. My guest for my anniversary episode is not a famous doctor or an author. Alice Hendy is someone who you won’t have heard of - but who I think deserves to be […]

The huge benefits of walking for our physical, mental and emotional health are beyond question. However, I had no idea that the way I walked wasn't actually that great - and that I could be walking much more effectively to achieve so many more benefits. That's why I'm so excited to bring you this […]

My conversation this week is a very deep dive with one of the wisest people I’m privileged to know. Ruthie Portnoy is a Couples Therapist, EFT Practitioner and Life Coach. She’s also mother to nine kids!  Ruthie's dream is to empower individuals and couples to find their best selves and to […]

Have you ever thought of yourself as a leader? Well, this super-juicy chat with Terri Creeden will make you think differently! Terri is exceptionally wise - and also unsparingly honest about how she recently "cracked" when she neglected her own self-care. She explains how - although we may not […]

Such a privilege to have Janey Lee Grace as my guest this week. 15 years ago, it was Janey's book "Imperfectly Natural Woman" which first opened my eyes to how to care for myself and my family. In this episode, Janey shares how to look great without overloading our body with toxic chemicals. We […]

It's my privilege to bring you my conversation with a doctor who has been an inspiration to me ever since I met him at his New York practice a few years back: Dr Frank Lipman.  In this eye-opening conversation, Dr Lipman shares his refreshingly holistic, accessible view of how we can all feel […]

As someone who has always classed herself as "rubbish at art" and "not very creative", it's been a revelation to me to witness the transformative effects of getting involved with creative activities. Not only can getting creative help to massively boost your self-esteem and self-image...it can […]

Ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Or that you're just too, too busy to stop and take some time out for self-care? This episode is for you! Have a listen to me chat with my yoga teacher, Karen Goldman, who's managed to help herself to slow down from her […]

This episode of Wellness Unwrapped features a profoundly thought-provoking conversation with Zoe Blaskey. Zoe shines a light on why it's crucial to give ourselves permission to feel our feelings - and shares her personal experience of what happens when we don't. We have a deeply honest chat about […]

As we're hit by an ever-worsening tsunami of lifestyle-related chronic disease, the message that "eating real food saves lives" is more vital than ever. In this very straight-talking conversation, Dr Aseem Malhotra explains what everybody urgently needs to know about our food, to protect our […]

In this episode, I share the impact that a chance encounter with a stranger had on me. I've recorded this solo episode as a reminder to myself of her words. I hope they strike a chord with you too. If they do, drop me a note! You can find me here: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ Facebook: […]