Beyond Better

Beyond the ER: Building Your Blueprint for Longevity with Dr. Kai Koch Episode Summary: Are you just managing symptoms, or are you actually building health? Many of us push through training and eat "okay," but still lack the energy and performance we crave. In this episode of Beyond Better , we sit down with Dr. Kai Koch , an Emergency Medicine consultant with a unique hybrid focus on sports, exer...

Are you Breathing correctly? The Mechanics of Peak Performance with Prof. John Dickinson Episode Summary We do it 23,000 times a day, yet most of us are doing it wrong. In this episode of Beyond Better , we step away from the "mindfulness" of breathing and dive deep into the hard science and mechanics of how we move air. Our guest, Professor John Dickinson , is a world-leading respiratory physiolo...

The Burnout Trap: Finding True Recovery in a World That Never Stops Episode Summary Are you actually recovering, or are you just "lying down"? In this deep-dive episode of Beyond Better , we sit down with Dr. Steve Mayers , a clinical psychologist and competitive cyclist, to dismantle the modern obsession with "hustle" and the failure of "intelligent recovery." As we get further into 2026, many of...

Motherhood, Boxing, and success Episode Summary What happens when a financial journalist for the Mail Online decides to step into the ring for a white-collar boxing story, and never leaves? In this episode, we sit down with Amy Andrew, a professional featherweight boxer, Commonwealth champion, and gym owner. Amy shares her incredible journey from the newsroom to the Haringey Boxing Club, detailing...

In this powerful episode of  Beyond Better , we’re joined by specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist  Dr Paulina Kloskowska  from Marylebone Health Group to explore why women need a fundamentally different approach to training, rehabilitation, & long-term health. Dr Paulina challenges the outdated “one-size-fits-all” model of healthcare and sport science, revealing how much current research...

Eat Smart, Feel Amazing Episode Summary In this episode of Beyond Better , we dive deep into the world of elite nutrition with one of the industry's leading experts, Mike Naylor . Whether you are a professional athlete or simply looking to reclaim your energy and focus, Mike breaks down the science of eating for performance and longevity. We explore the "food first" philosophy, the importance of m...

Movement as Medicine Episode Summary In this inspiring episode of Beyond Better , we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Robinson , a leading consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the Marylebone Health Group (MHG) . Rebecca shares her remarkable journey from being an elite international runner to pioneering the "Exercise as Medicine" movement. We explore how physical activity is far more than just a...