Health Applied

What if the water you're drinking every day isn't as healthy as you think? In this episode of Health Applied, Kelly and Harriet sit down with Alex Mahé, Co-Founder of Sküma Water, to explore the future of hydration, water quality and personalised wellness. From reverse osmosis and mineralisation to tap water contaminants, bottled water myths and the rise of biohacking, Alex explains why hy...

What makes someone stay in an unhealthy relationship? Why do some relationships leave us feeling secure and valued, while others slowly erode our confidence and self-worth? In this deeply personal episode of Health Applied, Kelly and Harriet explore the realities of healthy and unhealthy relationships, attachment styles, emotional abuse, self-worth and the journey back to yourself. Drawing on thei...

Can you have a positive birth experience regardless of how your baby arrives? In this honest and deeply personal episode of Health Applied, Kelly and Harriet share two very different birth stories and the lessons they've learned about fear, control, pain relief and trusting your instincts. Harriet reflects on her positive water birth experience, the impact of hypnobirthing, and why understandi...

For 13 years, Kelly lived with chronic urinary leakage after the birth of her first daughter. She saw multiple specialists, underwent countless tests, tried physiotherapy and medications, and was even told that removing her bladder could be an option. In this deeply personal episode of Health Applied, Kelly sits down with co-host Harriet to share the full story behind her recent tummy tuck (abdomi...

Why are more couples struggling to conceive than ever before? In this powerful conversation, NHS women’s health doctor and fertility expert Dr Ravina Bhanot breaks down the biggest myths around fertility, IVF, egg freezing, hormones and women’s health. Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the Conversation Have questions about cosm...

Why do so many women keep getting UTIs, even when tests come back negative? In Part 2 of this conversation, we sit down with Dr Catriona Anderson, GP and specialist in chronic and recurrent UTIs, to unpack the science, frustration and reality behind persistent bladder infections in women. We discuss why standard urine tests often miss infections, how chronic UTIs can relapse repeatedly, the role o...

Always have a negative urine dipstick at the doctors despite having all the symptoms of a UTI? In Part 1 of this important conversation, We sit down with Dr Catriona Anderson, GP and specialist in chronic and recurrent UTIs, to uncover why standard urine dipstick tests so often fail women and what you need to know to challenge outdated advice and get the treatment you deserve. This is an honest, d...

Most women don’t want to look “done”, they just want to feel like themselves again. In this honest, no-nonsense conversation, we sit down with a Rebecca, founder of Rebecca Ann Aesthetics to break down what actually works and what you need to be careful of, when it comes to Botox, fillers, skin treatments and ageing well. If you’ve ever felt unsure, sceptical, or overwhelmed by the world of anti-a...

If you’ve ever been told “that’s just part of getting older” or “it’s normal after kids”… this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with women’s health pioneer Wendy Powell to uncover the truth about pelvic floor health, incontinence, prolapse, and why millions of women are silently struggling with symptoms that are treatable, but ignored. Watch The Full Series Of Health...

What if the key to better mental health, happier kids, and real nutrition wasn’t in a supplement… but in your garden? In this episode of Health Applied, we sit down with Tami Riley, founder of the Grow Wild app (https://growild.io/) , to discuss how growing your own food can completely transform your health, mindset, and daily routine. This isn’t about becoming a “gardener.” It’s about reconnectin...

If you’re lying awake at 3am wondering “why can’t I sleep?”, this episode is for you. In this powerful and honest conversation, we speak with Toni Waterfall, founder of Extracted, who shares her deeply personal journey through chronic insomnia, from sleepless nights and emotional burnout to building a solution that changed her life. Whether you’re dealing with restless nights, early waking, or fee...

If you don’t make time for your health… you will be forced to make time for illness. In this powerful and honest conversation on Health Applied, we sit down with broadcaster and wellness advocate Julia Bradbury to talk about the habits that literally change and save your life. From a life-altering cancer diagnosis to completely transforming her daily routines, Julia shares the real, practical shif...

Healthcare is changing, but is it keeping up? In this powerful “Best Of” episode of Health Applied, we bring together some of the most important conversations we’ve had so far, revealing where healthcare is falling short and what must change. From the impact of social media on unrealistic expectations in aesthetic medicine with Dr Paul Banwell, to the emotional realities of miscarriage with Chanta...

If your job is making you miserable, you’re not alone. In this episode of Health Applied, Kelly and Harriet talk honestly about toxic workplace culture, burnout, leadership, and what work should actually feel like. After more than a decade running a company together, they’ve seen both sides, being employees in difficult environments and building a business that prioritises people. This episode is...

Are you considering cosmetic surgery? Wondering whether a tummy tuck, breast reduction, facelift or regenerative treatment is really worth it? In this episode of Health Applied, we sit down with world-renowned surgeon Dr Paul Banwell to have the honest, unfiltered conversation. From post-pregnancy body changes and weight loss transformations to social media pressure, recovery risks and the rise of...

What really happens to patient complaints in the NHS? Why do waiting lists keep growing? And is the real problem funding… or culture? In this powerful episode of  Health Applied , Kelly and Harriet sit down with  Kerry Riches, former Head of Patient Experience at the NHS, MS ambassador, disability advocate, and familiar face from Big Brother. Kerry shares: Her deeply personal journey of being diag...

What happens when you  know  something is wrong, but no one listens? In this deeply personal episode, Kelly and Harriet share the powerful “why” behind  Health Applied  , from years of misdiagnosis and medical trauma to learning how patient knowledge can save lives. This conversation is for every woman who’s ever been told “it’s normal” when it didn’t feel right. Chapters 00:00 – Why This Podcast...

In this powerful episode of  Health Applied , we’re joined by  Chantal Cox , a former NHS doctor turned venture capitalist, to unpack the  gender bias in healthcare , the  lack of funding in women’s health , and why women are so often  misdiagnosed, dismissed, and underserved  by the medical system. We talk openly about: Why healthcare is designed around male bodies The shocking lack of research f...

In this first episode of Health Applied®, we sit down with broadcaster and women’s health advocate Cherry Healey to unpack the uncomfortable truths about how healthcare has historically failed women, from menopause and endometriosis to misdiagnosis, underfunded research and medical misogyny. We explore:• Why the UK economy loses £11bn every year due to women’s health-related absence• The shocking...

What if health information actually made sense? Health Applied  is a new podcast hosted by  Kelly Allison  and  Harriet Gisbourne , created to close the gap between complex health science and everyday life. In this trailer, Kelly and Harriet share why they started the podcast, their own experiences of health challenges and healthcare frustrations, and their mission to make health knowledge accessi...