Love At First Science

In the second part of this powerful conversation, Jivana and Hannah explore practical steps for making yoga inclusive and accessible. Key topics include: How to teach accessible yoga and why these principles are crucial in every yoga class. How to create a trauma-sensitive space where all students feel empowered to make their own choices. Controversial thought:  Is simplifying yoga an oversimplifi...

In this episode, Jivana Heyman shares his transformative journey with yoga and why he became a passionate advocate for accessibility within the practice. Discover: How the AIDS epidemic and personal loss ignited Jivana’s path to making yoga inclusive for all. Why Jivana believes the traditional, rigid approach to yoga alienates people and misses the essence of the practice. Controversial question:...

Navigating Changes and Building Bridges in Relationships   In the second part of this episode, Celest and Kate Moyle, sexual and relationship psychotherapist, certified psychosexologist, shares practical advice for listeners and tips for improving their sex lives and relationships including: Why it’s normal for sexual desire to change over time and how to adapt. How to maintain intimacy when physi...

In this insightful two-part episode of  Love at First Science , host Celest Pereira sits down with Kate Moyle, a renowned sexual and relationship psychotherapist, certified psychosexologist, and author of  The Science of Sex . In part 1, Celest and Kate take a deep dive into: Why "sex education" is still a taboo topic and how we can shift the narrative. The importance of understanding sex as a com...

In Part 2 of this deep-dive conversation, Zak Hazlett gets real about the hard work of healing.   As a therapist, Zak offers a refreshing perspective on topics like toxic positivity, realistic optimism, and the delicate balance between being hopeful and facing life’s harsh realities. Zak challenges the notion that healing is always a linear or beautiful journey. He explains why sometimes it’s abou...

In this episode of  Love at First Science , Hannah sits down with Zak Hazlett, also known as ‘The Outdoor Therapist,’ for a fascinating conversation about the profound healing potential of nature.  Zak shares his journey from growing up in the wild beauty of Moab, Utah, to becoming a licensed therapist and yoga instructor, using the natural world as a powerful tool for personal growth and healing....

In part 2 of this episode, Hannah sits down with wellness advocate, nutritionist, and bestselling author Madeleine Shaw to uncover the secrets behind living a healthier, more balanced life. From overcoming IBS to creating her brand  The Glow Space , Madeleine shares her personal journey into the wellness world, and it’s packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and practical advice. We dive deep into the...

In part 1 of this episode, Hannah sits down with wellness advocate, nutritionist, and bestselling author Madeleine Shaw to uncover the secrets behind living a healthier, more balanced life. From overcoming IBS to creating her brand  The Glow Space , Madeleine shares her personal journey into the wellness world, and it’s packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and practical advice. We dive deep into the...

What impact does an intensive cancer treatment journey have on the skin? Why is it so hard to manage ultra sensitive skin? What are the most common skincare myths and what really matters when it comes to caring for our largest bodily organ? In this episode of Love at First Science, Cel chats to the co-founder of By Sarah skincare, Sarah Murrell about her sister Lauren's Leukaemia diagnosis in...

Why are so many successful people needing to question whether they are doing well enough as a human being? How can we maintain our ambition and work ethic but protect ourselves from burnout, anxiety and depression? How can we tackle seasonal affective disorder and the feeling that everything is a struggle in the winter months? In this episode of Love at First Science Celest speaks to Suzy Reading...

When eating disorders leave you with a black hole inside of you, can connecting with fascia, nurturing your 'gut baby' and 'gut smashing' make a difference? The breath is under attack in 2024 - be it stress, disease, air pollution, global instability or the environmental trappings of progress. In this episode Celest talks to Jill Miller about applying fascial research along with no...

Would you love some first hand tips about how to secure high profile and celebrity yoga clients? Can you stay true to the practice of yoga over an extensive 30 year career? How can yoga practice help you to stay young and take on huge physical and mental challenges in mid and later life? How can yoga help with post partum mental and physical health? In this episode of Love at First Science Hannah...

Have you had a complex journey to your mat? Do you struggle with insecurities and self belief? When life doesn't go to plan do you lose your faith in your practice and your abilities as a yogi and a teacher? In this episode of Love at First Science Celest interviews Carling Harps on her journey as a yoga teacher and how it's taken her to create her own unique yoga mishmash, Awakening Yoga....

Have I remembered my best friend's birthday? When did I last see my mum? Have I paid that bill? Am I a good enough mother? In this episode of Love at First Science Hannah unpacks the mental load of motherhood with the incredible Zoe Blaskey and together they consider, 'is there a new way to thrive in a world of endless expectation?' Zoe Blaskey is a mum of two, qualified transformation...

In this episode Hannah chats with fitness guru, influencer and trainer, Alex Crockford about his career journey and how he's a firm believer in the connection between fitness, mindset, spirituality, mental health and growth. About Alex Alex Crockford is a health & fitness trainer, founder of the #CROCKFIT App and actor. With 40 million YouTube views, and over 1 million followers across pla...

Can the power of sound really transform your life? Do the vibrations created in a sound bath encourage healing? In today's episode of Love at First Science, Cel speaks to Holly Husler about her thoughts on sound healing and how it's the ultimate combination of science and magic. From performing original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to an audience of 20,000 in her girl band days, to sin...

'Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.' In this episode of Love at First Science, Hannah speaks to author and Psychotherapist, Anna Mathur about her life changing realisation that there are 10 Uncomfortable Truths in life and that we can change our lives by taming them. Passionate about taking...

Is our emphasis on risk and safety when it comes to movement impacting our health? Are people choosing simply not to move for fear they will injure themselves? In this episode Cel has an enlightening conversation with Lena Starzyńska where they share their learned experiences and thoughts on the topics above. Lena is a movement and Pilates instructor who specialises in helping people reframe their...

Calling all parents who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and like life is totally out of control. In this episode, Cel speaks to the incredible Kim Hartwell about her experience of becoming a mother and hitting rock bottom before realising that some simple changes to how she approached climbing the mountain of motherhood with compassion and coping mechanisms. Kim Hartwell is a personal trainer, y...

In this cheeky bonus episode of Love at First Sight co-hosts Han and Cel chat about the different yoga teacher training courses offered around the world. They share their regrets with their own YTT decisions, and offer listeners advice about how to find the right course for them. If you want to know the pitfalls that many yoga students fall into when choosing a trainer, the importance of ALWAYS le...

Are you considering taking collagen? Do you regularly jump on the latest fad diet? Are you worried about sustainable fish consumption? Do you have children that seem to only eat beige food? Do you want to know what to look out for when choosing a qualified nutritional professional? If the answer to any of these questions (and plenty more) is yes, this conversation between Hannah and the incredible...

In this episode new co-host Hannah chats with Maude Hirst about her career journey from being a super successful actress to a meditation practitioner with a wealth of experience in how meditation can encourage healing; physically, mentally and spiritually. About Maude Maude Hirst is a Meditation Expert, Founder, Coach, Author, and Speaker, specialising in making meditation and its life changing be...

In this solo episode Celest shares some wisdom on the subject of pain. Whether it’s your own, your students', your parents', this episode contains heaps of information about the science of pain. If you’re listening live and you love what you learn in this episode, you may be interested in signing up for the FREE Alba Yoga Academy Yoga Injuries and Pain webinar on the 4th June. Learn more a...

"Hey there! Welcome to the newly revamped Love at First Science Podcast! As you may know already I'm Celest, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to my amazing friend, Hannah Barrett. Together, we're on a mission to dig deep into people's passion, whether that's through the human body, science, business, art or spirituality." In this first revamped episode Celest and Han...

In this episode Celest chats with Elodie Frati about her career as an Osteopath specialising in performing arts and as yoga teacher and anatomy educator. About Elodie Elodie is a yoga teacher and osteopath specialising in treating performing artists. Originally from France, she moved over to the UK to train at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and fell into yoga over a decade ago as she d...