Power Hour

Today Adrienne is joined by Ali Abdaal ( @aliabdaal ) - doctor, entrepreneur, amateur magician, and the world's most-followed productivity expert.  Ali became intrigued by the science of productivity while juggling the demands of medical training at Cambridge University and building his business on the side. While working as a doctor in the UK's National Health Service, Ali started to documen...

Lavina Mehta MBE, the founder of Feel Good with Lavina , is a Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach, Speaker and Mum to three boys. Lavina’s mission is to help all ages feel good both physically and mentally, and reduce risks of common chronic diseases through her concept of ‘Exercise Snacking’ and free chair workouts with her Mother in Law. Lavina was awarded an MBE from the Queen for her services...

Don't Forget: Adrienne's new book Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions in A World of Endless Choice is published on February 20th and you can pre-order it online now ( follow this link )! As a special bonus we're sharing an episode of Adrienne's other show, The Modern Wellness Podcast, from earlier this month. In this episode of The Modern Wellness Podcast, Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi discuss...

Today Adrienne speaks to the amazing Jo Malone CBE. Jo is a legend of perfumery and innovation, going from humble beginnings in South London, to revolutionising the beauty industry and creating some of the world’s most loved fragrances. As Founder and Creative Director of Jo Loves, Jo's enduring dedication to the art of fragrance continues to inspire and captivate worldwide. Jo has teamed up...

In this episode of the Power Hour Adrienne speaks with integrative psychotherapist Sophie Scott about her new book, You Are Not Alone In This. They discuss the often invisible efforts of caregivers in supporting loved ones with mental health issues, the concept of masking emotions, and the importance of self-care for caregivers. Sophie shares her personal experiences and insights from her practice...

In this conversation, Megan Hellerer, a career coach and author of 'Directional Living', discusses the concept of living directionally rather than destinationally. She emphasizes the importance of fulfillment over mere achievement and explores how societal pressures can lead to feelings of unfulfillment among high achievers. Megan encourages listeners to embrace curiosity and make decisions based...

As a bonus for this week Adrienne is sharing this episode from her other show Modern Wellness Podcast. This week Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi kick off season three with a discussion on wellness trends for 2025. Think biohacking going mainstream, male fertility awareness, practical longevity, and the rise of fibre. Plus there's the new 'Modern Wellness Podcast Recommends' highlighting the best places,...

In this conversation, Dr. Federica Amati, head nutritionist at ZOE, discusses her journey into nutrition science and public health, emphasising the importance of prevention in healthcare. She highlights the rise of chronic diseases and the need for personalised nutrition, while addressing misconceptions about alcohol and the impact of ultra-processed foods. Adrienne and Dr. Fede Amati delve into t...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing an episode from April 2024 - with the excellent Mo Gawdat and Alice Law. From the show notes... Join Adrienne as she talks to the brilliant minds Mo Gawdat and Alice Law about their new book Unstressable . Mo Gawdat is an engineer. What most of us see as in...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing an episode from the beginning of 2024 - with the brilliant Charles Duhigg. From the show notes... Charles Duhigg  is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and the author of  The Power of Habit  and  Smarter Faster Better . A...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2023's episode with the wonderful Viv Groskop. From the episode notes... Happy high status is a new way of thinking about confidence and how you relate to yourself. It's how actors and comedians enhance their presence on stage and screen. It lends strength...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2023's episode with the wonderful Thomas Curran. From the episode notes... Thomas Curran (@thom_curran) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He is a world leading expert on p...

Continuing Adrienne's look back at some of her favourite episodes of the Power Hour, we look at the brilliant episode with Dr Helen O'Neill, founder of Hertility. From the show notes... Dr Helen is the co-founder and CEO of Hertility, and is a lecturer in reproductive and molecular genetics and a leading expert in reproductive science. She has a Masters in Prenatal Genetics and Fetal Medicine and...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Professor Tim Spector. From the episode notes... Adrienne speaks with Tim Spector. Tim Spector is Professor of Genetics and Director of TwinsUK registry at King's College London. He writes about about common dietary misconc...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Simon Alexander Ong. From the episode notes... Simon Alexander Ong  is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker. His clients are from all walks of life but they share one trait; they all believe th...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays. Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Dr Rangan Chatterjee to discuss all things happiness. From the episode notes... Dr Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential doctors in the UK. A practising GP for the last two decades, Dr Ch...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2021's episode with the brilliant neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, discussing all things visualisation and more! From the episode notes... Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of best-se...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays. Today we're sharing October 2020's episode with the fantastic James Clear. James Clear's a best-selling author and since this conversation has released more books about habits. From the episode notes... This week Adrienne speaks with James Clear. James is the auth...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing and episode from 2021, with the brilliant Grace Beverley. From the episode notes... Grace is an Oxford graduate, an influencer, one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, and the owner of two businesses: Shreddy and Tala. All this at the age of 24! However she’s also a...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays. Today we're sharing April 2023's episode all about Ultra-processed food, with guest Dr Chris van Tulleken. Since this episode Chris has been on a mission to get us discussing our diets and making positive healthy changes, and the phrase ultra-processed food has be...

As well as the Power Hour Adrienne also hosts the Modern Wellness Podcast, alongside Fiit Cofounder Sammi (who also happens to be Adrienne's husband) and Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management, Oliver Patrick. They recently had a very lively episode discussing the shocking truth regarding microplastics and our bodies, as outlined in the Guardian's Microplastics are infiltrating br...

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays. Today we're sharing April 2023's brilliant episode with New York Times Journalist Sarah Knight. *A quick warning: there is some explicit language in this episode* Adrienne is joined by the New York Times bestselling author Sarah Knight to discuss her new book Gro...

David and Stephen Flynn, AKA The Happy Pear, need no introduction. Known and loved for their hearty yet healthy dishes, big flavours, delicious food and incredible sense of community, they have been bringing joy through good food for twenty years.  The new book, The Happy Pear 20: Recipes and Learnings from the First 20 Years , is inspired by the dishes that are most requested in the café and...

Adrienne is delighted to announce she has started a Substack, called In The Room. You can subscribe for free at adrienneadhami.substack.com In The Room  is where I’ll share what I’ve learned because I’ve spent years getting into rooms where opportunities are created and decisions are made. I know how valuable it is to access those conversations. Not everyone gets that chance, but everyone can...

In this episode of the Power Hour podcast, Adrienne speaks with Celeste Gardner, a preventative mental health practitioner. They discuss Celeste's journey from teaching to focusing on health and wellness, the challenges teachers face, and the importance of preventative mental health. Celeste emphasizes the need for connection and community in supporting mental health, particularly for the younger...