Functional Medicine Bitesized

Send a text In this episode of  Functional Medicine Bite Sized , I sat down with Kayla Butera , International Educator for Body Bio , to explore the often-misunderstood world of fats, fatty acids, and targeted nutraceuticals—without getting overwhelmingly technical. There was lot's to cover and some of they key points we discussed were: Why both linoleic acid (omega‑6) and ALA (omega‑3) are e...

Send a text In this episode of Functional Medicine Bitesized , I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Fitzmaurice , clinical exercise physiologist at the University of Miami Health System and certified cancer exercise specialist, to explore the powerful role of exercise as medicine in cancer care . It was a fascinating chat unpacking how aerobic and resistance training act as “molecular medi...

Send a text In this episode of Functional Medicine Bitesized, I am not the one doing the interviewing but rather I myself am being interviewed by a long time colleague and former patient Anindita Rungta for her own podcast show.  Anindita is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and the founder of Body Wise Healing™, a method that blends science with self-trust to help women with chronic il...

Send a text In this fascinating episode, I am very excited to welcome Dr. Nathan Bryant, a leading nitric oxide researcher.  During our conversation Dr Bryant reveals the critical role of nitric oxide in maintaining optimal health. He explains how this remarkable gas is essential for cardiovascular function, brain health, and preventing chronic diseases. We also discuss the importance of oral micr...

Send a text In this podcast episode, I am once again chatting with one of my old mates Aaron Deere about the science of longevity. In particular in this episode we focus on how fitness, strength training, and cardiovascular health are critical to aging well. I always enjoy bringing Aaron on to the podcast and this conversation is certainly right up my street. In this episode we talk about evidence...

Send a text Why do we struggle to say 'no'? In this powerful episode, I am joined by my good friend and emotional wellness expert Richard Moat. During our conversation we unpack the psychology of boundaries, revealing how our fears and inherited traumas impact our physical and mental health.  Importantly we talk about how to reclaim your power and live authentically by learning transform...

Send a text In this latest episode of Functional Medicine Bitesized I was very privileged and honoured to be given the chance to interview Dr. Deanna Minich, a pioneering functional medicine expert, Linus Pauling Award winner 2025, nutrition scientist, international lecturer and published author!  In this enlightening conversation, discover the powerful connection between phytonutrients, mood, and...

Send a text In this enlightening episode of Functional Medicine Bite Sized, host Peter Williams interviews Dr. Partha Nandy, a renowned gastroenterologist and systems thinker. Dr. Nandy shares his remarkable journey from a childhood health challenge to becoming a passionate advocate for holistic health. Diving deep into the gut-brain connection, he explores how our microbiome impacts everything fr...

Send a text In our latest podcast, Dr. Allan Bacon and I dive deep into the world of health misinformation on social media. We explore how influencers often spread misleading nutrition and fitness advice that can lead to disordered eating and harmful health practices. Links mentioned in this episode: Dr Allan Bacon (Maui Athletics Fitness Coaching)  Alan Aragon Research Review  Thanks for listenin...

Send a text In this eye-opening episode of Functional Medicine Bite-Sized, Pete Williams and liver health expert Cerine Cherkaoui of The Liver Clinic, dive deep into the unsung hero of our body - the liver. They explore its numerous metabolic functions, discuss how diet, stress, and lifestyle impact liver health, and reveal practical strategies for maintaining optimal liver function. From understa...

Send a text In this latest episode of Functional Medicine Bitesized I enjoyed a fascinating conversation with Rob Verkerk whom I first made a connection with through the IFM and have now known for 20 years.  We discuss a lot in this conversation including the evolution of functional medicine and the importance of integrating physical and ecological aspects of health.  Rob, a health ecologist with...

Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Functional Medicine Bitesized.  This time I welcome a LinkedIn friend of mine Elena Panzeri. Elena is a Naturopath and a Nutritional Therapist with an MSc in Nutrition and Genetics. She has a specific interest in the microbiome which led to her current collaboration with Intus Bio, a US biotech start-up.  Our conversation delves into the world of the...

Send a text In this episode I chat with Nikolina Lauc, CEO and co-founder of Glycanage.  Glycanage is a biological age test paired with expert advice to help guide your wellness. It is a test that I am starting to use more and more in my patients' long term health strategy.  The Glycange test measures Glycans, important structural molecules (made up of sugars) that play a variety of cellular...

Send a text In this episode Pete speaks with yet another old colleague of his, Tracey Randell, who he fondly refers to as the "SIBO Queen" Recent evidence suggests that two thirds of people who are diagnosed with IBS, have IBS because they have SIBO. Given that possibly 20% of the general population are thought to have IBS (meaning it affects roughly 1 in 10 people globally), this is a p...

Send a text If you want to understand body fat and what it means for your health, then this is the podcast for you. In this episode I chat with Rob Webster from BodyScan UK   which is a company that provides my patients with gold standard measurements of body fat and muscle mass that can be used to monitor body composition and overall health.  Of particular interest is the measurement of VAT or vi...

Send a text In this episode I welcome back my old mate Aaron Deere for the second instalment of our Living Longer and Better series. Aaron is the Health and Performance Director at Hooke - a longevity/healthspan focused medical clinic in central London. During this episode we delve into the topic of supplementation. What works and what doesn't, in regards to health span/longevity? The team at...

Send a text In this episode I have a fascinating chat with Lucinda Miller, Naturopath and Functional Medicine Practitioner who specialises in health approaches to help neurodiverse kids. Lucinda is the founder and clinical lead of Nature Doc , a UK wide team if Naturopaths, Nutritionists and Nutritional Therapists.  Lucinda talks about how she got into this area as a result of her experience with...

Send a text In this episode I chat with another of my old mates Aaron Deere. Aaron is the Health and Performance Director at Hooke - a longevity/healthspan focused medical clinic in central London. Aaron discusses the approach they use at Hooke for improving the longevity of their clients - what are the base line markers which give a good indication or predictor of longer life span or in other wor...

Send a text This month on our podcast I chat to Rachel Jessey, MSc DipNT, of BeNourished. We have a fascinating conversation all about the role of the microbiomes in relation to long covid recovery. Rachel is a Long Covid and MCAS/HIT nutritionist and quantum biologist. In her Hampshire based clinic she offers a fresh perspective to her clients on health optimisation using the power of nutrition,...

Send a text Pete interviews Dr Armine Zorgani for the second time to get his expert view on all things microbiome.  Stress is a part of the human condition and some stress is beneficial for health whilst chronic long term stress creates dysfunction and leads to disease. This episode explores the role of stress on the microbiome and how the microbiome mitigate or exaggerates the stress response. As...

Send a text In this episode I chat with my long time friend and colleague Gary Stebbing.  Like myself, Gary is an exercise scientist, with a particular focus on strength and conditioning as well as sports performance psychology.  Myself and Gary always wanted to do a podcast together around the subject of exercise and general health. This is the first part of a series of conversations we will be h...

Send a text In this episode I chat with Reed Davis. Reed is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (BCHH) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT). He is the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and has decades of experience working in the field of holistic health and functional medicine. Reed and I discuss the importance of addressing the whole person, rather than just treating ind...

Send a text In this episode I welcome back Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott, Clinical Director at the Marion Gluck Clinic. We continue our conversation around perimenopause, menopause and HRT and also expand the conversation into women's brain health. Dr Aziz-Scott helps clarify the information around the risks and benefits of HRT, what hormones apart from oestrogen and progesterone might be needed and...

Send a text Peri-menopause and menopause are significant stages in a woman's life. In this first of two episodes on this subject, I speak with Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott, Clinical Director of the Marion Gluck Clinic. As an expert in a Functional Medicine approach to HRT and Bio-Identical HRT she expertly outlines what is currently available and possible for women during this time. If you are confu...

Send a text In this episode we talk to Alex Kirchin who eloquently discusses the concept of Hormesis.  Alex is a Nutritionist who is also a product formulator for the supplement company NORDIQ Nutrition. He has a particular expertise in phytochemistry and the concept of Hormesis. As a consequence of this expertise he has produced supplement formulations which stimulate a hormetic response. In simp...