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The Wellness BreakdownThe Benefits of RitualsRituals have been used for thousands of years and in a modern world that is ever changeable and anxiety provoking, they can provide us with a sense of stability and calm.This episode explores why we need to bring rituals into our routine and how they can help us find magic in the everyday activities like your morning coffee and even making the bed.Sharing her wisdom is our guest Jo Woodhurst, head of nutrition at Ancient + Brave whose brand MO is centred around rituals and how much they can elevate and amplify...2025-03-2737 min
The Wellness BreakdownAre artificial sweeteners as sweet as they sound?Artificial sweeteners are in EVERYTHING but with their ubiquitous use, are they really a healthier alternative to sugar? Or could they have some ‘not so sweet’ side effects?We explore what artificial sweeteners are, how they can impact on metabolism, gut health and even potentially increasing a reliance on sugar. We also touch on natural sweeteners and newer sugar subs like stevia and how these stack up. If you have a sweet tooth you’ll want to listen to this one!This episode is sponsored by Ancient + Brave and produced by Elisa Kennedy. 2025-03-2028 min
The Wellness BreakdownWhy are we all struggling to sleep?In this modern, fast paced and attention capturing world is it any wonder many of us are finding it so difficult to sleep?In this episode we explore the rising tide of anxiety and stress, how digital devices and doom scrolling promotes sleep procrastination, the impact of hormonal fluctuations, circadian rhythms and the low hanging fruit we sometimes ignore. Supplements are also big business with sleep so we invited on Hayley Dawes, founder of CBD based Dreem Distillery to give her insights.Whether you a...2025-03-1340 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs there a better way to drink water?Tap versus filter? Mineral versus spring? Still versus sparkling?What might seem simple, has become a controversial topic so in this week’s episode we talk around water. We look at some of the questions and concerns, how much we need to drink, types of filtration systems available, and even touch on the trend of enormous drinking cups. If you get confused with conflicting opinions on the topic of water you'll want to listen to this one. This episode is sponsored by Ancient + Brave and...2025-03-0628 min
The Wellness BreakdownWhat are your food cravings tell you?Most of us experience food cravings but what might they be revealing and how can we begin to understand more about them?In this week's episode we talk around the myriad influences on cravings to include sleep, hormones, neurotransmitters, stress, food restriction and external cues such as food advertising.Are we conditioned to crave certain foods? What is the bigger emotional picture going on? And how can we lean into food cravings with curiosity and compassion to gain a deeper understanding.Listen in to find out!This season is sponsored by...2025-02-2728 min
The Wellness BreakdownDo we need to supplement with omega-3?Are omega 3’s really worth supplementing?Omega 3's seem to be one of the most ubiquitous supplements but do we really to pill pop them and are the claims justified?Overwhelming evidence shows eating foods that contain Omega 3 like oily fish, grass fed meat and algae, suport almost every part of our body - from our cognitive and cardiovascular health to reducing inflammation and lowering blood pressure. However research shows the same can’t necessarily be said for supplements.So who, if anyone, should be taking omega 3 and which supplements are better?Li...2025-02-2025 min
The Wellness BreakdownThe 3 P’s - ’Your guide to probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics'What are the 3 P's? Most of us have heard of probiotics, maybe prebiotics but not all of us know about postbiotics... In this episode we explore the 3 P's, what they do and why we need them. From Kefir to Kimchi, Sauerkraut to Sourdough with butter... see it's not all bad!We talk about why bloating and farting is not necessarily a bad thing and how only one tablespoon of fermented foods a day can change our gut microbiome. So let's celebrate the gas people!This episode is sponsored by Ancient + Brave an...2025-02-1326 min
The Wellness BreakdownHow to make meditation work for you.Are you a hard core meditator? Or do you find the whole thing a little intimidating, or frankly dull?Whatever your relationship with meditation we talk about finding ways that work for you including sensory styles, sound flooding, breathing exercises and mindful eating with chocolate. We reckon we have you covered!Listen in to find out more.This episode is sponsored by Ancient + Brave and produced by Elisa Kennedy.Thank you for listening and if you like the show please give us a good review and follow us so you...2025-02-0627 min
The Wellness BreakdownWhat's compromising your Immune Health?Did you know that getting sick is actually good for us? This week we chat about how we can support and mitigate factors which can impact on our immune system.From diet to environment, emotional wellbeing to cleaning products there might be some things you wouldn’t ever consider!But for many of us, getting a bit dirty and sometimes a bit sick, can actually be a good thing!Listen in to find out more.This podcast is sponsored by Ancient + Brave and produced by Elisa Kennedy. Than...2025-01-3029 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs goal setting the new resolutions?It’s the start of new year and rather than talking resolutions we are embracing goal setting.What does it mean? Can they be useful? How can we set and consistently meet our goals? We talk Dry Jan, food, exercise, vision boards and mindset goals like boundary setting. Can Rose stick to her digital detox? And can Eve learn to say more no’s?Listen to the episode to find out!This podcast is sponsored by Ancient + Brave and produced by Elisa Kennedy Thank you for listening and if you like the s...2025-01-2325 min
The Wellness BreakdownOur Christmas Survival GuideWe’re back with series 6 of The Wellness Breakdown and this is our special Christmas Episode dedicated to helping you enjoy the festive season without losing yourself. Rose and Eve offer advise on how to eat what you like without the bloated Christmas feeling, why it’s important to preserve time for yourself over the festive period and suggest tips on dealing with tricky relatives. Plus, cocktails that taste so good you’d never think they were alcohol free! We speak to the wonderful Camille Vidal, from La Maison Wellness, who offers great tips and recipes...2024-12-2333 min
The Wellness BreakdownWhat is the secret to longevity?How can I live longer and better? What supplement will make me more youthful? In the last of the current series we discuss the topic of longevity which has become a really popular biohacking subject in recent years.Can certain supplements or protocols promise the elixir of youth? Or is it just a lot more simple than that? If you want to know your resveratrol from your NAD+ or if you are looking for some more simple life hacks to support optimum health we’ve included them all in this episode. ...2024-04-2428 min
The Wellness BreakdownWill we ever get off the yo-yo diet train?TRIGGER WARNING: This episode does refer to binge eating and eating disorders at points throughout.Yo-yo dieting aka the binge-purge cycle is something that has been around for decades and even though it gets rebranded with other descriptions like detoxes or surrounded with phrases like ‘cheat days’ it’s still the same thing. Basically moving from periods of (often extreme) restriction to going all out.We both feel quite passionate about how detrimental this cycle can be so in this week’s episode we talk in and around this all too familiar pattern. We also add...2024-04-1725 min
The Wellness BreakdownHow bad is bread and are there any good loaves out there?Is bread all bad? We are a nation of bread lovers but we're also constantly told we should eat less of it. But IS ALL BREAD BAD? In this episode we explore some of the reasons bread got it's 'bad boy' reputation. Why more and more people are not tolerating it and discuss how today's farming techniques and supermarket breads may be a contributing factor. Thankfully we also discover that some breads are actually good and Eve tries unsuccessfully to persuade Rose to bake her own sourdough!For more information on Dr Vanessa Ki...2024-04-1024 min
The Wellness BreakdownThe rise of the semaglutide.Fat jabs, skinny jabs, you will have heard about the controversial 'quick fix' semaglutides being used to lose weight quickly.It’s been splashed all over the media in recent years and with major celebrity endorsement we wanted to talk about the rise of semaglutide aka Ozempic and Wagovy as its trade name descriptions would call it.Is this the 'wonder weight loss drug' that some report? Or does it have some seriously bad side effects? What might also be the broader implications of promoting the idea of thinness? And ar...2024-04-0326 min
The Wellness BreakdownAm I perimenopausal?How do I know if I'm perimenopausal? Brain fog, night sweats, anxiety, weight gain, insomnia, all of these could be symptoms of the perimenopause. This week we look at perimenopause - what is it exactly and what are some of the changes we might expect to feel both physically and mentally. We talk about the vast array of symptoms, the possible role of HRT and some of the empowering choices we can make nutrition, lifestyle and supplement wise to help support perimenopause. We also highlight the opportunities that this phase of life ca...2024-03-2725 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs adrenal health key to managing stress?Is modern living hammering our adrenals and how can we manage our stress response? In this episode we discuss what adrenal health really means. How do the adrenals influence symptoms and systems in the body including immune system health, hormone balancing, metabolism and managing inflammation? We also differentiate between positive and negative stress, look at stress eating and ways we can actively help to support the adrenals and a healthy stress response. This podcast is sponsored by Ancient & Brave and produced by Elisa KennedyThank you for listening and if yo...2024-03-2027 min
The Wellness BreakdownThe Vitals of Vitamin DAre you always tired? Got low energy and constantly getting colds? Do you have psoriasis, eczema or asthma? You might be deficient in Vitamin D.In this episode we dig into vitamin D, why it isn’t strictly speaking a 'vitamin’ but how important it is for our overall health. We talk about how can we make sure we get enough of it and what happens to us if we don’t? Spoiler: it is VERY hard to find many systems of the body that are not impacted by vitamin D!So what a...2024-03-1323 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs Matcha a healthy alternative to coffee?What is matcha and is it better for you than coffee? How do you make it and why do people drink it?In this episode we take a look at matcha. Its origins, how to drink it, what differentiates a good matcha from a ‘junk' matcha and how to best source as well as its health benefits. Is it worth the expensive price tag? And could it be a healthier alternative to coffee?Listen to find out more!This podcast is sponsored by Ancient & Brave and produced by Elisa Kennedy With kin...2024-03-0622 min
The Wellness BreakdownShould we be swapping out milk and meat for plant-based alternatives?Is oat milk better than cows milk? Are fake meats better than real meat? Is a plant-based diet the answer? In this episode we discuss the confusing, often misleading and controversial subjects of plant-based milks and meats. Should we be swapping out our milks for plant-based alternatives or not? And if we are what are the kinds of things should we look out for to meet potential nutritional gaps? And if you are thinking of going plant-based, the correct way, we’ve shared a few of our fave plant-based recipes below!https://evekalinik.com...2024-02-2824 min
The Wellness BreakdownFertility - How young is too young to understand your fertility?We are back! And we have a big topic to start the season. This week we are talking around fertility including how to check your stats, the hormonal caveats of stress, sharing our own personal experiences including egg freezing, sperm donation and young parenthood, and of course our thoughts on nutrition, lifestyle factors and supplementation. Whether you are just embarking on your fertility journey or have been on this for some time we think you will find something that resonates and may help to empower you along the way.This podcast is sponsored by...2024-02-2140 min
The Wellness BreakdownMum's Christmas SpecialFor our special Christmas episode we invited our wonderful mums onto the pod to talk all around the festive holidays including food, booze and the emotions that can often come with this time of year. Expect funny anecdotes, shared wisdom and a few tips to help you navigate and celebrate the Christmas spirit without pressing the f&*k it button. Listen in to find out!This season is kindly sponsored by Ancient and Brave. Head to https://ancientandbrave.earthThis podcast is produced by Elisa KennedyThank y...2023-12-2447 min
The Wellness BreakdownCan regulating our circadian rhythm help with sleep? - Sadie FrostCircadian rhythm essentially refers to our biological internal clock and has a vital role in regulating our sleep-wake cycle. There has been a huge increase in studying this in relation to our overall health and well-being, most notably sleep.We wanted to investigate further and see if light exposure and working in conjunction with our circadian rhythms can really get us better in bed!For this episode we have asked our very special guest Sadie Frost to take on the challenge with the guidance of meditation teacher and founder of OPO app, Chris Connors.2023-05-0343 min
The Wellness BreakdownAre infrared saunas just a lot of hot air?Infrared saunas seem to be increasing in popularity with advocates championing their wide ranging benefits from better sleep, improved circulation, increased detoxification and relief from muscular pain.Unlike a traditional sauna, infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you. Instead, they use infrared lamps (that use electromagnetic radiation) to warm your body directly.While there are several studies and research on traditional saunas, there aren’t as many studies that look specifically at infrared saunas so this is where we come in to test it on this weeks episode and it’s Eve going under...2023-04-2618 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs Pilates more than just about the pelvic floor?Despite having its first wave of celebrity endorsement in the 90’s, pilates has been around since the 1920’s. It was created by Joseph Pilates who famously said “in 10 sessions you feel better, in 20 sessions you look better, 30 sessions you have a completely new body”. The main premise being on strengthening core muscles around the spine and the pelvic floor with a focus on strategic working of the muscles rather than exhaustion to create length and strength alongside its signature breathing. Pilates can be done on a mat or using a reformer machine which uses springs, ropes and pulleys. Research shows tha...2023-04-1926 min
The Wellness BreakdownCan we bounce ourselves happy?Rebounding requires using a trampoline or trampette to essentially jump up and down as a way to improve our fitness levels - it certainly can elevate our heart rate! Fans of this type of exercise famously include Goldie Hawn who streamed her rebounding during the lock down days. However many proponents of rebounding also claim it may help to increase endorphins that may heighten our mood and potentially help to alleviate stress.We wanted to find out if its worth the hype so this week Eve challenges Rose to get bouncing for a week and report back. C...2023-04-1221 min
The Wellness BreakdownCan ‘nootropic' supplements make us smarter?The term ’nootropic’ is really an umbrella term for supplements (and certain meds) which can supposedly help to boost the brain’s performance and enhance cognitive functions. These may include specific vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or derived from plants, while others can be made from novel synthetic compounds in the case of prescription meds. Despite the soaring rise in popularity for these ’smarter’ supplements, it is mostly small studies that show that they can positively affect the brain and not so much in way of large controlled data. We wanted to put them to our own test and for this one R...2023-04-0520 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs calorie counting a waste of time?TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders are discussed in this episode Calories are universally recognised as a means to measure the amount of energy in foods that are present on the pack of every food we buy. This has been used as a way to monitor the amount of energy we take in through our food and implemented in certain weight loss programmes. In more recent years it has gained a lot more popularity through certain apps. However whilst calories can give some indication of the units of energy in food they do not give any data on the n...2023-03-2925 min
The Wellness BreakdownDO WE NEED TO ‘CLEANSE’ OUR LIVER?Liver cleanses and detoxes can be big business in the wellness industry. Essentially these various programmes or protocols are based around the notion that they promise to 'rid the body of various toxins’. Despite some quite bold claims there is virtually no scientific evidence to back this up. There are many different interpretations of what these cleanses look like including the ‘liver flush’ which includes drinking a cocktail of ingredients designed to do just that. However pseudoscience a lot of these are, is there a bigger question of looking to support our liver health more generally? We wanted to dig in...2023-03-2220 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs acupuncture really that ‘on point’?Acupuncture is based on an ancient Chinese medicine philosophy using needles to trigger specific points in order to influence areas of the body and to bring into alignment ‘qi’ which refers to the body’s life-giving force. Despite this sounding a little woo woo to some people the anecdotal evidence is vast and there are more and more scientific studies to demonstrate its effects on chronic pain, hormone balancing and reducing stress. So with this in mind we wanted to see if it can be a point in the right direction and this is the cha...2023-03-1523 min
The Wellness BreakdownWhat happens when you eat only junk food (aka UPF’s) for a week?Ultra-processed foods or UPF’s are foods that have undergone heavy processing using largely manufactured ingredients on industrial-scale levels. This usually means using methods like hydrogenation and moulding and chemical additives such as preservatives, stabilisers, emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners. These foods are typically calorie dense and low in nutritional value. Examples include crisps, cookies, cakes, many breads, ready-meals…the list is long, but they also include the so-called 'healthy' options like some milk alternatives and plant based foods. The general consensus is that ultra-processed foods are unhealthy and have been associated with an increased risk of my...2023-03-0824 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs Water Fasting a risky business?With the increased interest in the concept of fasting we wanted to push this to the extreme and explore water fasting - a type of fast during which you cannot consume anything other than water.There are a few reasons why people might fast including religious reasons as well as prepping for medical procedures but in the realms of health benefits it is most commonly used for weight loss and ‘detoxing’. Whilst neither of these have been substantiated with scientific evidence there have been a small amount of studies linking its ability to help support the process of c...2023-03-0123 min
The Wellness BreakdownYour Christmas Bonus Episode! 12 Days of Sprouts ...Love them or loathe them Brussels sprouts are synonymous with Christmas and so we thought an entire episode dedicated to them would be suitably festive. They also pack a pretty mean punch flavour and nutrition wise being that they are high in powerful compounds such as Indole-3-carbinols and sulforaphane that have been linked to myriad positive health benefits. They are also rich in raffinose which, although good for our gut bugs, is kind of the reason for their less…erm..’festive' gassy side effects. We wanted to test Brussels sprouts to the max so in...2022-12-2026 min
The Wellness BreakdownCan a dedicated Yoga practise help with injury rehab?In this episode we rope Rose’s husband, the brilliant artist Jake Chapman, into a four week intensive yoga challenge to help address a long-standing injury.The rules:Jake has to follow an online yoga programme every day for 4 weeks using the infamous ‘yoga with Adrienne’.Can getting his ‘ommm’ on help Jake to be more aware of taking care of his body and support injury recovery?You don’t want to miss this episode!This season is kindly sponsored by Ancient and Brave. Head to https://ancientandbrave.earth for more info.2022-12-1322 min
The Wellness BreakdownWhat is the deal with Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment?Hyberbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) has been associated with improving a diverse range of conditions, mostly used for post surgical and injury recovery. More recently though it is being used to provide anti-inflammatory and immune support in conditions such as asthma. Essentially it involves sitting or lying in a pressurised chamber and breathing in approximately 95% of concentrated oxygen under atmospheric pressure which is reported to increase cell function and repair on a cellular level.We were super intrigued about this and so was our third guest of the season, the amazing Jo Good, radio presenter...2022-12-0629 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs Weight Lifting more than just about the 'gains'?Strength training has become a lot more popular with the rise of so called ‘Fitspos’ on social media and the hashtag ‘gains’. Vanity aside though strength training has myriad health benefits in that it can help to protect joints from injury, maintain and improve bone density and muscle mass, as well increased range of mobility. Given its increased rise in health and fitness we wanted to put this to the test. No fancy gym kits or snazzy classes needed but just tried and tested exercises. The rules:Based on a structured whole body online training programme...2022-11-2923 min
The Wellness BreakdownCan mushrooms be ‘magical’ for our immune system?Well to be clear we are not talking about the hallucinogenic ones but medicinal mushrooms that include reishi, cordyceps and lion’s mane to name a few. These medicinal mushrooms have been around for centuries and traditionally used for their health promoting benefits including helping to manage stress and anxiety, reduce inflammation and even heralded as promoting longevity. Scientific studies tell us that this is potentially due to the many bioactive compounds including immune modulating effects. This is why they have also been associated with supporting immune system health and the reason why we have decided to ask our ne...2022-11-2224 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs Collagen the key to positive ageing?Collagen has been knocking around for some years and often with some outlandish claims, as well as a whole lot of products on the market which makes it really tricky to navigate. We wanted to get to the real potential benefits for collagen and the how’s, why’s and when to take it, so for this week we are delighted to invite Kate Prince, founder, and Jo Woodhurst, in-house nutritionist at Ancient & Brave to share their collagen pearls of wisdom!Can collagen really deliver some of the promises that have been made? And why...2022-11-1525 minThe Wellness BreakdownSober OctoberLike Dry Jan, Sober October, is nothing particularly new. However there is a massively rising trend is the amount of people that are deciding to shun alcohol altogether and opt for a completely sober life. You guys don’t need us to tell you that excessive alcohol consumption has some really negative health associations so can these periods of abstinence help to reset our relationship with it? Or can they actually feed into more of a binge-purge cycle? This is what we set out to uncover in this week’s episode and this time it is Eve taking on the...2022-11-0823 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs 30-per-week the new 5-a-day?Many of us are familiar with the mantra ‘5-a-day’ and whilst that takes into account the amount of fruit and veg we should be eating it is missing a key component when it comes to gut health which is diversity. We know that the path to a healthier and happier gut is one that is diverse as this feeds many more good microbes in our microbiome. The way to achieve this is eating a wide variety of plants and this is where the new ’30-per-week’ phrase comes in. This week we rope in our first...2022-11-0125 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs Manifestation the Secret to Getting the Life you Want?The concept of manifestation is essentially the act of bringing into reality the outcomes that you desire. More recently manifestation has been popularised by books like The Law of Attraction and The Secret. Some will refer to manifestation as simply woo woo and pseudoscience but others disagree so is there a more nuanced way to think about this? We wanted to find out and as such Rose is taking on the challenge this episode.The rulesPeople in the business of manifesting swear by a vision board so Rose has to firstly create a vision/a...2022-10-2523 min
The Wellness BreakdownWaste Not, Want NotAs we are in a global climate catastrophe it is vital that all of us actively strive to change our lifestyle and food practices to feed into a more sustainable system. Much of this means minimising the volume and toxicity of our waste as well as conserving as much and as many resources as we can to help support the health of our planet and everything that lives on it.Whilst both of us try to follow this concept as much as possible we also acknowledge that we can and need to do better. That’s the re...2022-10-1825 min
The Wellness Breakdown‘Meat feast’ - we get to the bones of the Carnivore dietIt wouldn’t be The Wellness Breakdown if we didn’t push some of these challenges to the extreme and the first episode of the new season is really going there! You might be familiar with high-protein diets or even the Paleo (aka caveman diet) but you may not have heard of the Carnivore diet which focuses only on meat, essentially foods that either ‘walk, swim or fly’. This is the challenge that Rose faces as she forgoes the veggies and focuses on 'flesh', as she puts it.The rule...2022-10-1125 min
The Wellness BreakdownThe Wild West of supplements - are they just a total con?The supplements industry is booming and shockingly not very regulated. This can leave it super confusing as a consumer on knowing what to buy and whether you need to buy them at all. This is why we are absolutely thrilled to have founder of LYMA life, Lucy Goff, onto the podcast to literally help sort the men from the boys. This woman REALLY knows her stuff when it comes to supplements. She created her own after all! This week there is no challenge so its just about giving you the lowdown on how to n...2022-07-1923 min
The Wellness BreakdownCryotherapy — can it put a cold hard stop on pain?Many of us have grabbed a bag of frozen peas or an ice-pack to help reduce inflammation and swelling which means we have pretty much all used cryotherapy at some point. Using localised extreme cold is nothing new in terms of its medicinal application for injuries after all. However whole-body cryotherapy is taking this to another level and this is what we investigate in this episode as Eve challenges Rose to brave the cold. The rules: Rose has to experience 3 whole-body cryotherapy sessions.Can cryotherapy put an end to Rose’s nigg...2022-07-1220 min
The Wellness BreakdownMicroneedling - is this the secret to positive ageing?In this episode we investigate whether going under the needle can actually work as a non-invasive facelift and this time it is Eve taking on the challenge. Microneedling has been rapidly gaining popularity and is a minimally invasive treatment that can help to stimulate the production of collagen and hence its link to helping to lift, tighten and resurface the skin to name a few of its associated benefits. The rules: Eve has to experience one microneedling session with acclaimed ‘Queen of skin’ Abigail James. Is th...2022-07-0520 min
The Wellness BreakdownBlood Glucose Monitors - Can these help or hinder our relationship with food?Do you know what foods spike your blood sugar? In this episode we've asked renowned journalist Kate Spicer to strap on a blood glucose monitor and find out. Kate is always up for a health challenge and with a critical eye on these things, we thought she would be perfect to test this gadget out. CGM (Continuous glucose monitoring) has typically been associated with diabetic patients as a way to measure blood glucose levels and has been pretty game changing. More recently these monitors have been used by non-diabetic people to understand how they might respond to...2022-06-2723 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs 10k steps the magic number?'Is 10k steps the magic number?'In this episode we dig into whether 10k steps is really how much we should be walking every day and this time Eve challenges Rose to get her walking boots on. Many of us have been lead to believe that we should be hitting the magic number of 10,000 steps per day to keep fit and healthy. However contrary to what we might have been told this number actually came about via a marketing campaign in the Japan in the 1960s rather than r...2022-06-2119 min
The Wellness BreakdownCan a sleep hygiene regime help you to get ‘better in bed’?It is our second guest of the season and this time Eve has roped in her wonderful mate Morgan for this better zzz's challenge. Morgan is very open with the fact that he has suffered with disrupted sleep for many years and so we thought he would really appreciate us trying to boost his snoozing habits. Sleep, or the lack thereof, is something that many of us can relate to. With our 24-hour lifestyles driven by various stimulants many of us have got completely out of sync with our natural circadian rhythms wh...2022-06-1420 minThe Wellness BreakdownJuice fasting - is this just a quick-fix way to weight loss or can it be a useful circuit breaker?In this episode Rose sets Eve the challenge of a 3-day juice fast.Juice fasting is something that over the past decade or so has sparked a LOT of attention. Many advocates of the practice believe that it can have incredible benefits and link its association to a myriad of positive health benefits. However others reckon it's just a load of baloney and with copious bogus claims. The rules: Eve will be on a strictly no food and juice only plan for 3 days with 5 juices and one smoothie per day. She c...2022-06-0720 min
The Wellness BreakdownGetting off the White Stuff ... with DJ Fat TonyIt's our first guest episode of the season and a really brilliant one at that! Yes, we are thrilled to welcome DJ, author and altogether fabulous Fat Tony.Tony famously doesn’t take requests so we are truly honoured that he has agreed to take on the challenge of quitting 'the white stuff' aka sugar for 2 weeks.Sugar is one that we can have a bit of a rollercoaster relationship with and you guys don’t need us to tell you that having too much of it ain’t a good t...2022-05-3124 min
The Wellness BreakdownMeditation - Does it really change the way we think and feel?In this episode Eve sets Rose the challenge of practising meditation for 2 weeks.Meditation might seem like it has gained more popularity over the past two decades with the various apps and such like but actually it has been practised for thousands of years and in many different forms. Once seen as something more spiritual, in recent years meditation has gained a significant body of clinical data to show its efficacy in helping to increase relaxation, reduce and better manage stress, increase self awareness and support a better mind-body connection that has been linked to myriad health...2022-05-2420 min
The Wellness BreakdownThe Keto diet craze - is chewing the fat worth all the hype?In this first episode of The Wellness Breakdown Season 2, Rose sets Eve the challenge of following a Ketogenic (aka Keto) diet. The Keto diet is very popular at the moment for weight loss but actually it was originally developed for use in clinical settings for patients with epilepsy and with really rather remarkable effects. The overall premise of the diet is very high fat with low to moderate intake of protein and very low carbohydrate like around 10-20 grams per day.The rules: Eve has to follow the Keto diet for 2 weeks adhering to...2022-05-1721 min
The Wellness BreakdownChristmas SpecialEat, drink & be merry is almost synonymous with the Christmas holidays but can too much of a good thing really be that good after all? In this special Christmas episode Eve challenges Rose to experience the two extremes of enjoying the festivities. We've decided on this challenge to question whether we really do have to completely overindulge to just then feel utterly rubbish come the beginning of the year? Is there perhaps a more relaxed way of enjoying Christmas with all of the foods, booze and fare that we love to enjoy but just a more moderate way of doing i...2021-12-1636 min
The Wellness BreakdownCould cold showers hold the key to concentration?On this special episode of The Wellness Breakdown, Eve sets her friend, Andrea, the Wim Hof Challenge. The Wim Hof method is a combination of cold water therapy and breathing exercises. Wim Hof, the man who developed this lifestyle routine, did so as a means to help manage his stress levels, and since then, champions of the routine have claimed it improves your overall feeling of wellbeing, reduces inflammation, and helps your skin. So we wanted to put the Wim Hoff method to the test. Can this combination of breathing exercises, cold water, and meditation, really increase your mindfulness...2021-10-0520 min
The Wellness BreakdownCan a high protein diet halt your sugar cravings?About the episodeOn this special episode, Rose sets her friend James the high protein diet challenge, with the aim of reducing his sugar intake. We eat way too much sugar. Most already know about the health conditions associated with too much sugar such as weight gain, high blood pressure, poor sleep, skin problems. The list goes on. A key problem with sugary foods is that they are both addictive and lack nutritional value - leading to a perpetual circle of overeating. That’s where the high protein diet comes in. Advocates of a high protein diet claim you can have im...2021-09-2822 min
The Wellness BreakdownIntermittent fasting: a better eating routine, or starvation?About the episodeIn this episode, Rose sets Eve the intermittent fasting challenge. For many of us, we are constantly consuming. Food is addictive and we are always eating. Some of the problems associated with constant consumption include weight gain, digestive problems and brain fog. If we ate less frequently we might feel more alert, have healthier guts, and increased mental clarity. That’s why intermittent fasting has become so popular. Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating; oftentimes 16 hours of fasting followed by an 8 hour window for eating. Advocates claim that having periods of...2021-09-2120 min
The Wellness BreakdownCan going completely plant based be bad for you?About the episodeOn today’s episode, Eve makes Rose go completely plant based for two weeks. Increasingly, the decision to have a totally plant based diet is no longer being made simply on ethical grounds, but also for health reasons. There’s been a growing focus on the link between a plant based diet and reduced risk to common health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. But is this really the case, and could going plant based actually have a negative effect on your health? Skeptics of the plant based diet claim the reduced protein can leav...2021-09-1418 min
The Wellness BreakdownCBD: The perfect stress solution, or a scam?About the episodeIn this week’s episode of The Wellness Breakdown, Rose sets Eve the CBD challenge. In the past decade, the CBD industry has exploded. Now, anyone can find CBD oils, teas, sweets, bars, even soaps. According to industry analysts, the CBD market was worth £300 million in 2020.* That figure is expected to more than triple in the next five years. But CBD remains a contentious topic. Advocates of CBD claim it has near miraculous stress and anxiety reducing benefits, while skeptics are still unsure if CBD has any effect at all. So, can CBD really reduce stress and anxiety, or i...2021-09-0721 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs fermented foods worth the gut health hype?About the episodeOn this episode of The Wellness Breakdown, Eve sets Rose a challenge to find out if fermented foods really are worth the gut health hype. Historically, fermenting foods was a practise used as a means to preserve food and drink in the days before refrigeration. But in recent years, fermented foods have made a health comeback. Proponents of fermented foods state that they provide the ‘good bacteria’ needed for a healthy digestive system, and that they aid our sleep and improve our mood. But is this really the case, or is the interest around fermented foods just another fad w...2021-08-3118 min
The Wellness BreakdownCan going caffeine free cold turkey fix your sleep?About the episodeThis week on the podcast, Rose makes Eve go caffeine free for a fortnight. Caffeine has become universal in our lives. We use caffeine to wake us up in the morning, we meet friends for a coffee at lunch. We eat caffeinated desserts and drink coffees at the end of meals. Coffee is delicious, stimulating and cultural but it also has a multitude of side effects - addiction, anxiety, stress, insomnia, digestive issues, and high blood pressure. There’s also growing research to suggest that coffee, rather than providing us with energy, limits our energy levels and promotes ad...2021-08-2425 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs a drop of wine at night really a bad thing?About the episodeOn today’s episode, Eve sets Rose the challenge of drinking a glass of wine a night. For many, this challenge may seem counterintuitive to a healthy diet but in recent decades our understanding of moderate alcohol consumption has begun to shift. There’s growing research into the beneficial antioxidant levels of wine and the mediterranian diet, which includes two units of alcohol daily and is considered the healthiest on the planet, has been linked to a reduced risk of cancers and better sleep! Studies also show establishing moderate drinking habits can reduce binge drinking at the weekend. So, c...2021-08-1721 min
The Wellness BreakdownIs Macro tracking a waste of time?About the episodeIn this episode, Rose set’s Eve the macro tracking Challenge. Macro tracking is when a person tracks their macronutrients daily - writing down everything they eat and drink. Advocates for macro tracking will say monitoring your nutrients can improve a person’s understanding of their own diet, highlight the nutritional value of food, and can help with weight loss. But skeptics claim macro tracking is time consuming, oversimplifies nutrition and that it creates an unhealthy relationship with food. So, is macro tracking a diligent and effective way of establishing a balanced diet? Or is it not worth the s...2021-08-1019 min
The Wellness BreakdownDo YOU need to go on a digital detox?About the episodeOn this week’s episode, Eve sets Rose the digital detox challenge! We all know that digital devices are a fundamental part of modern life. However, just as our usage of technology has increased, so has our dependency. There’s growing research to suggest our devices interfere with our self esteem, our sleep, and our stress levels. Can putting boundaries between ourselves and our phones help us feel calmer and more connected? Does limited screen time give us noticeable improvements in our concentration and sleep, or are the differences negligible? Let’s find out. The challenge: For one week, Ro...2021-08-0320 min
The Wellness BreakdownThe Wellness Breakdown TrailerWelcome to The Wellness Breakdown, the show where our hosts, wellness experts Eve Kalinik and Rosemary Ferguson, breakdown the latest health & nutrition trends - giving you expert advice! Every week, nutrition experts Eve Kalinik and Rosemary Ferguson meet new people walking into their clinics asking them about the newest wellness fad that has taken instagram by storm. But these trends can be so difficult to get reliable information about. So they decided to help.On every episode, our hosts will set the other a challenge designed to test the validity and effects of a nutrition or wellness trend. Armed with...2021-07-2001 min
I'm Absolutely Fine! by The MidultEpisode 51: Eve KalinikWe all have a super weird relationship with food, don’t we? Well, this week we’ve got a rosé-drinking, no-nonsense nutritional therapist, the wonderful Eve Kalinik on the line. With her realistic approach to gut health and food fads, she talks sugar, gluten, caffeine - all the big guns - and what the perfect poo should look like. It’s a gut ‘un… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-1639 min