The Independent
Well Enough
WELL ENOUGH is here to make sense of the wild world of health and wellness, answering the biggest questions and busting myths and misinformation wide open. How do I know if my gut is healthy? Should I freeze my eggs? What is manifestation? Do I really need therapy? And why is everyone telling me to just be grateful? Join Fitness and Wellbeing Editor Emilie Lavinia and inspiring expert guests as we uncover the truth about mindfulness, the microbiome, fertility, relationships and more. Each episode will tackle a new subject with the help of household names and leaders in their fields, dispelli...
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Episodes
Can a good night’s sleep solve hormonal chaos? | Well Enough Highlights 18.12.2025 11:14
Sleep is often the first casualty of a busy life, yet it remains the foundation of our overall health. In this Well Enough, Emilie Lavinia and ITV This Morning’s Dr Zoe Williams discuss the critical link between rest and our body's internal chemistry. Dr Zoe is a trusted medical voice on our TV screens, who breaks down the science behind circadian rhythms and endocrine health. In this clip,...
The surprising truth about fibre and gut health | Well Enough Highlights 16.12.2025 8:14
Gut health has become a dominant topic in the wellness world, but navigating the advice on nutrition can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this highlight from Well Enough, we’re joined by Dr Megan Rossi - also known as The Gut Health Doctor - and plant-based Chef Gemma Ogston. Together, they bring a blend of medical expertise and culinary practicalities to the table. In this clip, you will discover...
Dr Alex George & Psychotherapist Anna Mathur: How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness 05.12.2025 43:31
Is "toxic positivity" ruining your mental health? In this episode, we speak to former UK government Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr. Alex George, and psychotherapist and author Anna Mathur to dismantle the pressure to be happy all the time and explore the science of finding joy in the small things. We discuss the difference between dopamine hits and true happiness, why we wear "masks" to hide d...
Women’s Fitness: Instagram vs Reality with Alice Liveing and Shakira Akabusi 28.11.2025 47:33
Over 500 million people follow the #fitness hashtag on Instagram — but behind the workout videos, transformation posts, and motivational reels, what’s it really like to be a fitness influencer? In this episode of Well Enough, Emilie Lavinia is joined by two leading voices in online fitness: Alice Liveing and Shakira Akabusi. Alice Liveing has half a million followers on Instagram and shares positi...
Millie Mackintosh Shares Sobriety Journey With Alcohol Expert Professor David Nutt 21.11.2025 42:43
Millie Mackintosh hit our TV screens in the early 2010s on reality show Made In Chelsea. Since then, she’s made the life changing decision to quit drinking. Now, she loves her sober lifestyle and supports a huge sober curious community online. In this emotional episode, she shares her alcohol free journey with world-leading authority on alcohol and drug science, Professor David Nutt. Together, the...
Body Image: This Episode Will Teach You How To Love Your Body | Jules Von Hep & Dr Brendan J Dunlop 14.11.2025 38:21
Jules Von Hep spent 20 years as a celebrity spray tanner, working with Hollywood actors and Victoria's Secret models. What did he learn? That every single person, no matter how "perfect," apologised for their body. Joined by expert Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Brendan J Dunlop, this episode explores the staggering impact of beauty standards on mental health. This episode tackles the body im...
Men’s Mental Health: Is There a Way Out of The Crisis? | Owen O’Kane and Matt Johnson 07.11.2025 57:22
Why are 12 million men in the UK suffering in complete silence? Men and boys are told to "man up," but suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50. To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness month, we’re joined by therapist to Lewis Capaldi and Sunday Times Bestselling author Owen O’Kane, and broadcaster and mental health campaigner Matt Johnson. Together they discuss the most common symp...
Can You Really Balance Hormones? With Dr Zoe Williams & Hannah Alderson 31.10.2025 1:00:49
Social media insists your hormones need "balancing." But what if that term is just a marketing-fueled myth? We’re sold expensive powders, trackers that spike our anxiety, and restrictive diets, all while chasing a state of "balance" that doesn't medically exist. This confusion is taking advantage of our insecurities, promising a quick fix for symptoms that are often caused by the stress of modern...
Is 'longevity' just anti-ageing with a new name? With Nadine Baggott & Dr. Sophie Shotter 24.10.2025 46:01
The longevity boom has us all thinking harder about our long-term health. However, the more we think about living forever, the more we tend to obsess over our behaviours. Brands are encouraging us to track a raft of metrics using their wearable technology and to take their expensive supplements. Longevity influencers and biohackers are leading us to believe we’re failing ourselves if we’re not up...
Can Self Care Extend Your Life? With NEOM’s Nicola Elliott & self care expert Rebecca Moore 17.10.2025 41:40
Feeling burnt out despite trying every self-care trend? You're not alone. The constant pressure to perform 'wellness' is exhausting, and it’s time for a different approach. Today we’re joined by two experts: NEOM Wellbeing founder Nicola Elliott, who turned her own anxiety into a wellbeing empire, and author of Radical Self Care, Rebecca Moore. They reveal why true self-care has been lost to socia...
Burnout: Is Modern Life Pushing Us Too Far? With Dr. Amos Ogunkoya & Zoe Kalar 10.10.2025 56:09
What if burnout isn’t just about working too hard? Today, we ask whether exhaustion is an inevitable side effect of modern life, or a warning sign that something deeper needs to change. Dr. Amos Ogunkoya - GP, Premier League doctor, and familiar face from The Traitors - has seen how stress eats away at both body and mind, from the pitch to the surgery room. And Zoe Kalar, the force behind sustaina...
What is the gut microbiome and what makes a healthy gut? With Dr Megan Rossi and Gemma Ogston 03.10.2025 42:14
Gut health has become one of the buzziest topics in wellness circles, but with so many terms being thrown around - microbiome, probiotic, prebiotic, gut-brain axis – it’s overwhelming to know what really matters. The Gut Health Doctor Dr. Megan Rossi is a nutritionist and founder of Bio&Me and Smart Strains. She makes gut science practical, accessible, and delicious. Alongside Megan is Gemma O...
Should we all be in therapy? With Ailey Jolie and Maya Raichoora 26.09.2025 1:04:22
Therapy has never been more widely discussed - or more debated. But do we actually need it as much as we think? And when it comes to our feelings, are we receiving too much validation, or not nearly enough? Today, we’re joined by Ailey Jolie, a chartered psychologist who specializes in the mind–body connection and trauma processing. Her work explores embodiment, self-compassion, and how to move be...
Can changing your mindset actually change your life? With Jonny Wilkinson & Estelle Bingham 19.09.2025 38:18
Mindset is one of the biggest wellness buzzwords today. While some approach mindfulness with authenticity and care, others miss the mark, leaving many unsure how the practice really works. We’ll explore the meaning of mindfulness, explain it in theory and practice, analyse the mindset coaching boom, and look at exercises and the science behind how changing your thoughts can change your life. Emili...
Well Enough Trailer 12.09.2025 0:53
WELL ENOUGH is here to make sense of the wild world of health and wellness, answering the biggest questions and busting myths and misinformation wide open. How do I know if my gut is healthy? Should I freeze my eggs? What is manifestation? Do I really need therapy? And why is everyone telling me to just be grateful? Join Fitness and Wellbeing Editor Emilie Lavinia and inspiring expert guests...
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