Back Your Body | The H&B Podcast

Lucy Watson joins Ellie Taylor for an honest conversation about fertility struggles, pregnancy, body image and learning to trust her body. After a three-year journey to conceive her son Willoughby, Lucy reflects on how her pregnancy experiences changed her relationship with her body and gave her a new appreciation for her health. Lucy also opens up about the body shaming she faced during her Made...

Mesha Moinirad, better known online as Mr Colitis Crohn's, joins Ellie Taylor for a powerful conversation about surviving life-threatening illness, living with a stoma and turning adversity into purpose. After being given just a 20% chance of survival following undiagnosed appendicitis, Mesha opens up about living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, having a stoma fitted in his early twen...

❗ Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse, safeguarding concerns, disordered eating, and weight-cutting practices in elite sport, which some listeners may find distressing.   Sir Bradley Wiggins joins Ellie Taylor for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience and rebuilding your life when the thing that defined you is gone. The five-time Olympic gold meda...

Luke Vernon spends his days interviewing strangers – but today, he's the one answering the questions. Joining Ellie Taylor on Back Your Body, the TikTok star opens up about body confidence, fatherhood, going vegan, sponsored legs, gaming until 8am and the childhood bike accident that nearly left him without an ear(!). Along the way, Luke shares the wellness habits he's picked up over the years, th...

In this episode of Back Your Body, Mollie Pearce opens up to Ellie Taylor about growing up with ulcerative colitis, having life-changing surgery at 18 and learning to celebrate her body with pride, not shame. She shares how The Traitors gave her a platform to start wider conversations and why representation makes waves of serious, positive impact. Plus, H&B Science Specialist Patille Joy Madag...

Grime Gran (Margie/ Nan) joins Ellie Taylor for a conversation about bodies, getting older, and what it really means to look after yourself — from the Blitz to TikTok fame at 88. Margie talks about her viral Kim Kardashian jacket tater moment, why she swears by magnesium, her daily walks, and the one sleep hack that might just change your life! Plus, grandson Beau keeps her honest about the shandy...

Dr Alex George opens up about living with ADHD, quitting alcohol, losing weight, and how losing his brother to suicide changed everything. In this episode of Back Your Body, Ellie Taylor talks to Dr Alex about the body he's pushed, neglected and rebuilt – from Love Island to A&E, from undiagnosed ADHD to a life built on gentle dopamine.   What does ADHD actually feel like day to...

Back Your Body is the new podcast from Holland & Barrett, with fresh episodes every Thursday hosted by Ellie Taylor. Each week, Ellie sits down with a new guest to explore what it really means to back your body - from health tips and wellbeing habits to the latest trends and honest conversations about feeling your best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.