Figuring It Out

In part two, Ann Russell tells you everything you’ve ever needed to know about cleaning! How often should you hoover your flat? And how often should you really change your bedding? Ann reveals all… Plus, Ann and Dr Alex George discuss the key things to look for in a partner and how to reframe regrets so they no longer burden you. Follow @annrussell03 and preorder her book ‘How to be an Adult: Ever...

There’s always been a lot of discourse about what it means to grow up, but what does being a ‘proper adult’ actually look like? In today’s episode Dr Alex George is joined by Ann Russell, a TikTok superstar who built a huge online following through sharing helpful advice on all things adulting: from hack to tackle your laundry to learning how to live with grief. In part one, Ann unpacks how she go...

In part 3, Dr Emily Leeming discusses the impact that stress has on our gut microbiome, why movement is vital for improving your gut health and reveals why you need to drink more water and ditch the fizzy drinks… Plus, Emily and Dr Alex George share why eating fermented foods is so important for maintaining a healthy gut and unpack why the most basic actions are the ones that have the biggest impa...

In part two, Dr Emily Leeming unpacks how the gut-brain connection influences our everyday lives, why eating beans, greens and grains is so important, and shares her top three tips to help you transform your gut health… Plus, Emily and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of spending time in nature and interacting with others, and the surprising effects this can have on your gut microbiome! Follo...

Dr Emily Leeming is a leading expert on gut health and the gut-brain connection. She’s also a registered dietician, research fellow at Kings College London and author of ‘Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain’. In part one, Emily joins Dr Alex George to unpack what a healthy gut microbiome actually looks like, how your diet impacts your gut health and why fibre is t...

In part three, Abigail Foster unpacks the different types of ISAs, why wanting to build your wealth isn’t greedy and reveals why your investment portfolio shouldn’t look identical to anyone else’s… Plus, Abigail and Dr Alex George discuss how to find a bank that works for you and why you should proceed with caution when investing into cryptocurrency. Follow @abigailrosefoster and buy her book ‘The...

In part two, Abigail Foster discusses why we have different currencies worldwide, answers the age-old question ‘why can’t we just print more money?’ and outlines the key differences between money and finance. Plus, Abigail and Dr Alex George dive deep into inflation rates and interest rises and reveal why buying a house isn’t the only route to financial success… Follow @abigailrosefoster and buy h...

Abigail Foster is a financial expert, chartered accountant and advocate for making finance accessible to everyone. She released her debut book ‘The Money Manual: Everything You Actually Need to Know About Personal Finance’ in May 2025. Money can have such a negative impact on our mental health, and learning to understand our personal finances can help to loosen its grip on our wellbeing. &nbs...

In part three, Lauren McQuistin and Dr Alex George discuss the joys of alcohol-free living, how to combat loneliness when first becoming sober and why you don’t have to give up fun when giving up alcohol. Plus, Lauren shares the importance of realising that there is no ‘ideal’ version of yourself and reveals why we need to stop demonising boredom. Follow @brutalrecovery and pre-order Lauren’s book...

TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and self-harm. In part two, Lauren McQuistin and Dr Alex George discuss how sobriety can unmask underlying issues, how to address untreated trauma and why the pain of getting sober is so worth it. Plus, Lauren discusses the importance of having the bravery to be uncomfortable and the importance of living authentically. Follow @brutalrecovery and pre-o...

TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and self-harm.  Lauren McQuistin is a musician and writer, who runs the popular instagram account Brutal Recovery. Lauren has been sober for seven years and is releasing her debut book ‘No Lost Causes Club: An Honest Guide to Recovery and How to Find Your Way Through It’. More and more of us are reconsidering our relationship with alcohol, but so...

In part three, Oli unpacks the impact sleep has on your energy levels, how our everyday micro-stresses have damaged our collective mental health, and how becoming a more hypervigilant society has impacted our sleep patterns… Plus, Oli and Dr Alex George discuss the impact of caffeine on your sleep and why ditching alcohol can scientifically transform your sleep. Follow @_olipatrick and listen to h...

In part two, Oli unpacks how to understand (and boost!) your energy score, the benefit of improving your cardiovascular fitness on your overall health and why you should place more importance on getting the basics right than trying popular biohacks… Plus, Oli and Dr Alex George discuss the concept of ‘wellbeing burnout’ and debate when it’s actually beneficial to measure and track various health m...

Oli Patrick is a renowned physiologist, wellbeing expert and host of the brilliant podcast ‘The Energy Equation’. So many different lifestyle factors influence our energy levels. From sleep, nutrition and exercise, it can be difficult to stay on top of everything - which can lead us to feeling like we’re not at our optimum performance. In part one, Oli joins Dr Alex George to discuss what energy a...

In part three, Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE shares how running can improve your longevity and provides some helpful tips and tricks on how to get started with running. Plus, Paul and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of making small incremental changes when embarking on a running journey and how you can make running enjoyable, even when it feels challenging. Follow @paulsintonhewitt and buy his book...

In part two, Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE joins Dr Alex George to discuss how running can help you process difficult emotions and heal from trauma, and the pair share stories about how running has transformed their lives. Plus, Paul shares why walking isn’t a lesser form of running and why it’s important to remember that there are no rules when it comes to running - every speed and distance is acceptabl...

Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE is the founder of parkrun. Parkrun began in 2004 with just 13 runners, and has since turned into a worldwide phenomenon with over 10 million runners across multiple continents! Running has so many physical and mental benefits, but it also has the ability to forge friendships and create communities you never thought possible. In part one, Paul joins Dr Alex George to discuss...

In part three, Professor Daniel M. Davis discusses the importance of improving the public’s understanding of the immune system and shares some useful tips and tricks on how to best support your immune health. Plus, Dan and Dr Alex George unpack why it’s important to not believe the hype  when it comes to immune health and why we shouldn’t try to over-optimise our lives. Buy Dan’s latest book...

In part two, Professor Daniel M. Davis discusses the different factors that impact our immune health, the link between our immune health and mental health and the unexpected effect strenuous exercise can have on our immune system… Plus, Dan and Dr Alex George unpack how age impacts your immune system and why embracing the complexity of the immune system can actually give you a sense of power. Buy...

Daniel M. Davis is a world-renowned immunologist and Professor Immunology at Imperial College London. He is an acclaimed author and researcher and released his latest book ‘Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health’ on 5th June 2025. In part one, Dan joins Dr Alex George to unpack the endless myths we hear about our immune health, how stress can impact our immune system and reveals how m...

In part 3, Dr Lucy Pollock unpacks why you shouldn’t be scared of getting older and shares some useful advice for boosting your longevity and ageing positively. Plus, Lucy and Dr Alex George discuss how your attitude to ageing affects how you age and why you should shift your mindset to see ageing as a privilege…  Follow @dr_lucy_pollock and get her book ‘The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living fr...

In part 2, Dr Lucy Pollock discusses the invaluable perspective we gain from ageing, the importance of recognising our impact on other people and unpacks what we’re getting wrong about ageing. Plus, Lucy and Dr Alex George answer all of the taboo questions you have about ageing and Lucy shares why she believes the depersonalisation of healthcare is a symptom of a system under pressure. Follow @dr_...

Dr Lucy Pollock is a geriatrician with over 30 years experience working with older people in the NHS. She is a best-selling author and is releasing the paperback of her second book ‘The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living from a doctor of ageing’ on 12th June 2025. As a species, we are living much longer lives and have more choices than ever before about how we will age - so why are so many of us fearf...

In part 3, Dr Hazel Wallace reveals how to talk about periods in your relationship, why we need to improve education about the menstrual cycle and what the future of women’s health looks like. Plus, Hazel and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of equipping young girls with the tools they need in order to continue exercising whilst on their periods and how to go about reducing feelings of shame...

In part 2, Dr Hazel Wallace discusses the risks of overexercising when on your period, how microplastics affect women’s fertility and why she believes the menstrual cycle should be recognised as a vital sign… Plus, Hazel and Dr Alex George unpack the importance of men educating themselves about periods and how to recognise when period pain might be a sign of something more serious. Follow @drhazel...