The Health Review

In this episode of The Health Review, I’m joined by Dr Nilesh Satguru — a former medical doctor turned self-mastery coach and compassion trainer whose work spans five continents. After more than a decade practising medicine, Nilesh realised that many of the struggles we face — anxiety, self-doubt, lack of clarity, emotional overwhelm — often aren’t external problems. They’re mind-made. And until w...

What really defined wellness in 2025 — and what’s actually worth carrying forward into 2026? In this second part of our end-of-year health and wellness roundup, I’m joined by health coach and speaker Vanessa Sturman to unpack the biggest wellness shifts of the past year — from the rise of biohacking studios and body scanners to the growing focus on nervous-system regulation, gentler movement, natu...

What actually defined health and wellness in 2025 — and what’s genuinely worth paying attention to as we head into 2026? In this special end-of-year episode, I’m joined by health and wellness journalist Rosie Fitzmaurice to reflect on the biggest stories, shifts and debates that shaped the past year — from the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and the backlash around ultra-processed foods, to fertil...

In a world that constantly pushes us to optimise, hustle, and become “more,” what if true healing was about stripping back? In this episode, I’m joined by world-leading breathwork coach Jamie Clements, founder of The Breath Space, to explore why breathwork is becoming one of the most powerful tools for nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and reconnecting with your authentic self. Jamie s...

Before Salim Najjar became known as That HRV Guy, he was an engineer-turned-entrepreneur pushing his body to extremes — building companies, travelling the world, experimenting with every biohack, and constantly testing his physical limits. From the outside, it looked like peak performance. Inside, he was edging closer to burnout. Eventually, as he puts it, he “broke his body”. That breaking point...

Do you wake up exhausted, irritable, or with a dry mouth — even after a full night’s sleep? You’re not alone. In this episode, Emily sits down with Dr Sonia Szamocki, former A&E doctor and CEO of Aerox Health, to uncover the real reasons behind poor sleep, snoring, and undiagnosed sleep apnoea — a condition affecting an estimated 10 million people in the UK. Together, we discuss: • Why snoring...

What would you do if a doctor told you that you had just a 0.7% chance of conceiving with your own eggs— even with IVF? At 43, that was Liberty Mills’ reality. Just a few months later, she conceived naturally, giving birth just before her 45th birthday. In this powerful and hopeful conversation, Liberty — Certified Integrative Health & Nutrition Coach and author of 360 Fertility — shares the e...

Why do we keep repeating the same patterns in love — even when we know they hurt us? This week, I’m joined by Victoria Shalet, a Humanistic Psychotherapist and Certified Relational Life Therapist, for an honest conversation about the emotional patterns we carry into our relationships, often without realising it. Victoria explains what happens inside Relational Life Therapy, and why working through...

What’s normal when it comes to vaginal health — and what’s not? In this episode of The Health Review, Emily is joined by Dr Shirin Lakhani — GP, women’s health and menopause specialist, and founder of Elite Aesthetics — to break down everything you need to know about vaginal and vulval health. They explore the most common issues women face, from pain during sex and vaginal dryness to infections an...

Did you know it can take your body several days to fully recover from just one or two drinks? In this episode of The Health Review, host Emily Rose Adams sits down with Andy Ramage, co-founder of OneYearNoBeer, creator of the Dryy app, and one of the world’s leading alcohol-free performance coaches. Andy — often called the Godfather of the alcohol-free movement — stopped drinking 12 years ago and...

What if your thoughts could literally change your body? In this episode of The Health Review, Emily Rose Adams sits down with Dr David Hamilton — scientist, author of How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body and The Joy of Actually Giving a F — to explore the fascinating science linking kindness, belief and biology. A former pharmaceutical scientist, Dr Hamilton left the lab to study why some people heale...

Feeling tired, bloated, or struggling with cravings? In this episode of The Health Review, host Emily Rose Adams sits down with UK Registered Nutritionist May Simpkin (MSc, MBANT) to unpack the science and strategy behind fasting, leaky gut, and blood sugar balance. May shares how small nutrition shifts can help heal the gut lining, improve digestion, and stabilise energy throughout the day — with...

In this episode of The Health Review, Emily sits down with Dr Sheila Lei, an award-winning cosmetic dentist and facial rejuvenation specialist, to uncover the truth about ageing gracefully and maintaining youthful, healthy skin. Dr Sheila explains the science behind collagen banking — how stimulating collagen early can help slow visible ageing — and shares her expert perspective on the most effect...

Why do so many of us struggle with commitment in relationships? Is anxiety really just a chemical imbalance — or something deeper? And what’s going wrong for teenage boys right now when it comes to mental health? In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, psychotherapist and author Toby Ingham returns to The Health Review to unpack some of the emotional issues dominating today’s headlines — a...

Women’s health has been ignored for too long — underfunded, overlooked, and dismissed. But what would healthcare look like if it was designed differently: built around prevention, innovation, and equity? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Nikita Kanani MBE — a GP, health leader, and the former National Medical Director for Primary Care at NHS England, where she helped lead the UK’s C...

This week on The Health Review, Emily dives into the biggest health and wellness stories making headlines around the world. From groundbreaking fertility science to the latest in AI healthcare, discover what’s new, what’s next, and why it matters for your health. In this episode: Long Covid’s hidden link to heavier periods & iron deficiency “Turbo-charged” robotic sperm: the future of fertilit...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now make up over half of the calories eaten in the UK, yet our bodies were never designed to digest them. At the same time, obesity rates continue to climb — and more people are turning to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, touted as “game-changers” for weight loss. But how safe are these medications, and do they address the root causes of our health crisis? What rol...

Collagen has become one of the most talked-about supplements in the health and beauty world — but how much of the hype is actually backed by science? In this episode of The Health Review, I sit down with Anita Eyles, founder of the award-winning supplement Totally Derma. Anita shares the personal story that led her to create Totally Derma after discovering the unexpected whole-body benefits of col...

Why are men still suffering in silence when it comes to their health? In this episode of The Health Review, we dive into the world of men's health with Dr. Jonathan Andrews, Medical Director at Ted’s Health and a leading voice in healthtech and hormone optimisation. We unpack why conditions like low testosterone and ED remain taboo—despite affecting millions of men worldwide—and explore the cultur...

Is your skin trying to tell you something? In this episode, I sit down with leading Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Derrick Phillips to unpack some of the biggest skin health concerns of our time — from the surge in adult acne to the truth about SPF safety, and the rise of advanced anti-ageing treatments. We cover: Why more women in their 30s and 40s are getting acne — and how to treat it What really...

What does it really mean to live with purpose — and how do we find it in a world full of noise and endless options? This week, I’m joined by existential psychotherapist and author Eloise Skinner, who left behind a career in corporate law to explore life’s deeper questions. Eloise shares her journey from studying at Cambridge to spending a year in a monastic community, and how those experiences sha...

Brain fog so intense you can’t finish a sentence. Anxiety that appears from nowhere. Work suddenly feeling impossible. For many women, these are the early signs of perimenopause — and they can begin in your 30s. Yet too often, they’re misdiagnosed as depression, burnout, or “just stress.” In this eye-opening episode of The Health Review, Dr. Reem Alshaikh — GP and women’s health expert — explains...

What is the gut microbiome — and how do you know if yours is out of balance? In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning gut and women’s health nutritionist Dr Emily Prpa, who breaks down the latest science around gut health, how it impacts your whole body, and why it matters more now than ever. We explore: 🧫 How we evolved with microbes — and why the gut plays a crucial role in how your body fu...

Fertility struggles are often painted as a women’s issue — but the reality is that male fertility plays a role in up to 50% of cases. In this episode, I’m joined by fertility nutritionist Jen Walpole, who breaks down what’s really going on when couples struggle to conceive — from PCOS and endometriosis to sperm health, endocrine disruptors, and IVF preparation. We talk about: Why male fertility is...

In this episode, I’m joined by Consultant Dietitan & world-leading fertility and women’s health expert Ro Huntriss, who has over a decade of experience across the NHS, private practice, and the tech world. Ro is the author of Deliciously Healthy Fertility and was recently crowned ‘Best Fertility Dietitian’ by The European Fertility Society. She also serves as Chief Nutrition Officer at Simple...