The B Well Club Podcast

Brits have been hardwired to associate drinking with having fun – but that’s exactly what makes saying no something to be proud of. This is according to Catherine Gray, who joins Breast Cancer UK CEO Thalie Martini to discuss her own journey with alcohol, from struggling with addiction to finding happiness in sobriety, and discovering dry dancing. Catherine gives her top tips on how we as individu...

This week, Breast Cancer UK CEO Thalie Martini is joined in the studio by lockdown legend Lavina Mehta OBE, whose easy and accessible workouts for all ages gained her a huge national following during the pandemic. Lavina talks about why Exercise Snacking is the way forward, and why fitting exercise in around our daily lives rather than vice versa is the best way to make a sustainable change to our...

Have you ever had a good feeling in your gut? Well, it might have more significance than you think. On this week’s B Well Podcast, Nutritional Therapist Eve Kalinik joins Breast Cancer UK Ceo Thalie Martini to explain the proven links between a happy gut and a happy mind. The pair digest the impact of ultra-processed foods, alcohol and exercise on our microbes; exploring why the gut may be central...

Ever wondered how spiders, polar bears, or bonobos give birth to and care for their young? Helen Jukes did, and it’s why she wrote Mother Animal, a fascinating exploration of the maternal instinct across all species, and the terrifying impact of pollution that links us all together. She talks to Breast Cancer UK CEO Thalie Martini about how learning about chemicals everyday has shaped her experien...

Joining Breast Cancer UK Thalie Martini on the B Well Club podcast this week is Paralympic champion Lizzi Jordan MBE, who spills the tea on what gets her up in the morning, how she got back on the bike after losing her vision at the age of 19, and why we all need a training buddy who can hold us accountable. She speaks about why it’s important to be defined by what you can do, not what you can’t,...

This week, Breast Cancer CEO Thalie Martini chats to Great British Bake Off Legend Briony May Williams, who reveals what pushed her to share her journey to sobriety and become a leader in the mindful drinking movement. She reminds us why we don’t need alcohol to celebrate, how the stress of the tent taught her how to focus on what we can control, and how her daughter inspires her every day. Briony...

In this week’s episode of the B Well Club podcast, Breast Cancer CEO Thalie Martini is joined by Dr Chintal Patel, an NHS GP who amassed a huge following when she combined her cooking skills and medical expertise to take social media by storm. Chintal breaks down the myth that cooking from scratch is only for the experts, explains why the dinner table is a good place to start conversations about o...

To kick of Series 3 of the B Well Club podcast in Prevention Week, Breast Cancer CEO Thalie Martini gets the lowdown on “forever chemicals” from Official Breast Cancer UK ambassador Stuart Harrad, an esteemed Environmental Chemist whose ground-breaking research has helped to shape UK regulations and protect children from potentially harmful exposure. This may sound scary, but Stuart is on a missio...

In part 2 of the 'Best Of' episode, we look back at some of the most insightful, and most talked-about moments from series 2 of the B Well Club podcast. From unforgettable guest interviews to our favourite stories, this collection highlights why the B Well Club Podcast has become a go-to for healthy living within the breast cancer space. Whether you’re a long time listener or just discov...

In part 1 of the 'Best Of' episode, we look back at some of the most insightful, and most talked-about moments from series 2 of the B Well Club podcast. From unforgettable guest interviews to our favourite stories, this collection highlights why the B Well Club Podcast has become a go-to for healthy living within the breast cancer space. Whether you’re a long time listener or just discov...

Making a splash for our season 2 finale during National Fishing Month is fishing influencer Marina Gibson, who joins Breast Cancer UK CEO, Thalie Martini, to talk about the joy of connecting with nature. While river pollution and the harmful effects of plastic are frequently hitting the headlines, Marina is passionate about protecting our waters so that we can all appreciate the physical and menta...

This week the B Well Club podcast welcomes Mindful drinking expert and official Breast Cancer UK ambassador, Camille Vidal, to talk all things alcohol-free with Breast Cancer UK CEO, Thalie Martini. Alcohol consumption can increase our risk of breast cancer by 8%, but Camille, founder of La Maison Wellness, is at the head of a rising trend for sober socials and low-to-no cocktails that seeks to re...

In this week’s episode of the B Well Club podcast, Breast Cancer UK CEO, Thalie Martini, sits down with laid-back Lioness Jess Carter to discuss the ups and downs of being a professional athlete. We know that maintaining an active lifestyle can reduce our risk of breast cancer by around 20%, and who better to prove that anyone can kickstart healthy habits than a world-class footballer who hates wo...

This Week The B Well Club podcast is tackling the impact of everyday chemicals with Dr Jennifer Kay of the pioneering Silent Spring Institute, a research organisation dedicated to uncovering the environmental causes of breast cancer. The average person is exposed to huge numbers of chemicals on a daily basis, which in turn form chemical cocktails, the true health implications of which are not full...

In this week’s episode of the B Well Club podcast, Breast Cancer CEO Thalie Martini is joined by Rosamund Dean, the inspirational author and journalist who is using her own breast cancer journey and recovery to equip women with the essential advice she was never given. Though Rosamund is candid about her own struggles, she is adamant to prove with her substack that women can future-proof their bod...

In this week’s episode of the B Well Club podcast, we’re going for gold! Breast Cancer UK CEO Thalie Martini welcomes Olympic Champion Sophie Capewell MBE, who topped the podium last summer at the 2024 Paris games in the team sprint. We know that staying active can reduce our risk of breast cancer by around 20%, but hitting our fitness goals can be difficult, something that the Team GB cyclist kno...

In this week’s episode of the B Well Club Podcast Breast Cancer UK CEO, Thalie Martini, is joined by nutritionist and author of The Perimenopause Solution Emma Bardwell to discuss how women can be thriving, and not just surviving, the menopause. Due to a lack of information and the prevalence of “meno-washing”, many women are left confused about how to navigate the disorientating symptoms that the...

Playtime’s not over, because this week’s episode of the B Well Club podcast explores how having fun could be good for you. Breast Cancer UK CEO Thalie Martini welcomes certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach and Cancer Exercise Specialist Darryl Edwards to talk about what led him to create the Primal Play Method, and why this instinctive, animalistic approach to movement is so much more effective than...

To kick of season 2 of the B Well Club Podcast, we’re going back to the very beginning, as Breast Cancer UK CEO Thalie Martini and Professor Laura Vandenberg (Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst) discuss the long-term health implications of chemical exposure in early life. Professor Vandeberg’s research explores how small but regular doses of the E...

In these special two-part best of episodes of The B Well Club Podcast, we’re bringing you the highlights of the most impactful conversations we had in season 1! From fitness tips to mindful eating, and alcohol journeys to breastfeeding discussions, this episode has it all. We've handpicked our top segments, featuring expert advice and real-life stories to inspire and empower you on your welln...

In these special two-part best of episodes of The B Well Club Podcast, we’re bringing you the highlights of the most impactful conversations we had in season 1! From fitness tips to mindful eating, and alcohol journeys to breastfeeding discussions, this episode has it all. We've handpicked our top segments, featuring expert advice and real-life stories to inspire and empower you on your welln...

In the final episode of season 1 of the B Well Club podcast, Breast Cancer UK CEO Thalie Martini is joined by award-winning nutrition expert Dr Linia Patel. Menopause is an inevitable part of aging, but it doesn’t have to be scary. In light of the ongoing conversations in the media about menopause, Dr Linia sheds some light on the role diet can play in improving the menopausal experience.  The eng...

This week Breast Cancer UK CEO Thalie Martini welcomes fellow Aussie and charity leader Rebecca Prince-Ruiz to the B Well Club Podcast. While the river pollution and the harmful effects of plastic have become a mainstay in recent news, Rebecca and her charity Plastic Free July have been campaigning to have the issue addressed for over a decade – from both an environmental and a health standpoint. ...

This week’s episode of The B Well Club Podcast is a bit of a family affair, as Breast Cancer UK CEO welcomes long-time supporter and Breast Cancer UK ambassador Michelle Ogundehin to the show. The popular interior designer talks us through some of the harmful chemicals that are present in our homes (furniture, cleaning products, etc) and their link to diseases like breast cancer. But it’s not all...

This week’s episode of the B Well Club podcast is all about building healthy habits. Breast Cancer UK CEO Thalie Martini welcomes Dr Melissa Kelly to discuss her personal journey with alcohol dependence and her influential role the sober conscious movement with her club Sober Social Ireland.  The empathetic conversations delicately broached topics such as; alcohol and increased breast cancer risk...