Well, That's Awkward

This week on Well, That’s Awkward , Rachel is fresh back from a longevity-focused wellness weekend at Regnum The Crown — where things got… cold, slightly surreal, and definitely awkward. From lying inside the immersive sound and vibration of the Gharieni RXL Satori, to experiencing vacuum-assisted lymphatic drainage with the Gharieni G-Vac, floating in a Dreampod Float Tank, and stepping into a cr...

How much do we really understand our own minds? In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward , Rachel and Susan dive into the fascinating world of the brain — from how it shapes who we are, to the realities of memory changes, brain fog, and cognitive decline. They explore the impact of inflammation, sleep, stress and alcohol on brain health, alongside the more hopeful side of the conversation — neuropl...

In this eye-opening episode of Well, That’s Awkward , Rachel Branson and Susan Osman unpack one of the most common — and misunderstood — ingredients in our diets. From childhood treats and celebratory desserts to hidden sugars lurking in everyday foods, this honest conversation explores how sugar quietly shapes our health, habits, and wellbeing. Sugar isn’t just found in cakes and biscuits. It hid...

In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward , Rachel Branson and Susan Osman dive into the evolving world of skincare — from teenage experiments and so-called miracle creams to luxury serums, late-night impulse buys, and the rise of non-invasive treatments promising to turn back time. With their signature honesty and humour, Rachel and Susan reflect on what they’ve tried, what worked, and what definit...

After our recent conversation on boredom, this episode takes a natural next step… into procrastination. That thing we all say we don’t do — while quietly doing it. In this honest and relatable episode of Well, That’s Awkward! , Susan and Rachel explore what procrastination really is, why we do it, and what might be going on beneath the surface when we keep putting things off. Is it laziness… or so...

In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward! , Rachel Branson and Susan Osman explore a powerful shift in how we think about growth, progress, and personal change. For years, we’ve been told that wellbeing is linear — fix this, improve that, move forward. But real life doesn’t work like that. We revisit the same thoughts, patterns, and challenges again and again… and often feel like we’re going backwa...

Boredom is something most of us try to avoid. We fill the gaps, reach for our phones, and keep ourselves busy — because doing nothing can feel uncomfortable… even unsettling. But what if boredom isn’t something to fix? In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward , Susan and Rachel explore their very different relationships with boredom. Susan rarely feels it at all, while Rachel is beginning to wonder...

We weren’t sure this episode would even be recorded. Susan has been really unwell recently, which led us into a deeper conversation about illness — what it might be trying to tell us, and whether the way we think about our future health plays a role in healing. In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward , we explore the power of thought, the idea of imagining a future version of yourself who is well,...

In Episode 20 of Well, That’s Awkward , co-hosts Rachel Branson and Susan Osman reflect on a trip that was never meant to be transformational – but became exactly that. What began as a Land Rover experience day in the north of England (a deliberate step outside comfort zones and into controlled chaos) unfolded into an unexpectedly soulful encounter at Broughton Sanctuary , a place rooted in restor...

Welcome back to Well, That’s Awkward — the podcast where we say the things you’re probably thinking… but usually only after a glass of wine or two. In this episode, Rachel Branson and Susan Osman return to Whatley Manor — the place where their friendship first began — and, fittingly, they’re sipping mocktails while talking honestly about alcohol, identity, and the stories we attach to drinking. Fr...

When was the last time you thought about your teeth… beyond a looming dentist appointment or a sudden twinge that hijacked your entire mood? In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward , Rachel Branson and Susan Osman dive into the surprisingly emotional world of midlife dental care — from jaw tension and teeth grinding to fresh breath, gum health and why our mouths seem to age faster than the rest of...

We breathe around 20,000 times a day — so why are so many of us doing it in ways that increase stress, disrupt sleep and mess with our nervous system? In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward , Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into nasal vs mouth breathing, Buteyko breathing, Wim Hof breathwork and why something as simple as how you breathe can affect your stress levels, energy, sleep and even f...

What does “wellbeing” look like when it involves walking across hot coals, standing on broken glass, snapping wooden boards and bending metal with your throat? In this episode, Rachel returns from a retreat that was equal parts personal development and mild health & safety incident. Joined by Susan, the pair explore the rise of extreme wellbeing experiences — from fire walking and glass walkin...

This week on Well, That’s Awkward , Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore the voice — how it changes as we age, how stress and hormones affect it, and why finding your voice in midlife can feel both empowering and uncomfortable. From vocal coaching and communication styles to the age-old question of whether men and women really speak different emotional languages, this episode looks at how we exp...

In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward , Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore the world of Ayurveda — the 5,000-year-old holistic health system built around balance, energy and individual constitution. Rachel has just returned from an Ayurvedic retreat in the Dolomites, and together they unpack what really happens at an Ayurvedic retreat, the three doshas (Pitta, Vata and Kapha), and why so man...

In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward , Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into the confusing world of modern supplements — from vitamins and minerals to sprays, drops, patches and tinctures that promise everything from better sleep to glowing skin. They talk honestly about what they take, what’s helped, what was a complete waste of money, and how to tell whether a supplement is genuinely effec...

Is meditation really about sitting cross-legged in silence with a perfectly blank mind… or is that just another Instagram myth? In this episode, Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore what meditation actually looks like in real life — from guided and silent meditations to breathwork, movement, Osho-style active practices, and even the slightly unhinged yoga shaking and gibberish that brought them...

This week on Well, That’s Awkward , Susan and Rachel explore what real friendship looks like in midlife. From soul-level connections and “mirror” relationships to being called out by the people who know us best, they ask the awkward but important question: how many truly good friends do we actually have? An honest, thoughtful conversation about friendship, growth and the relationships that really...

Friendship is meant to be supportive… so why do some leave us emotionally exhausted? In Episode 10 of Well, That’s Awkward , Rachel Branson and Susan Osman dive into the uncomfortable truth about toxic friendships — the emotional vampires, the one-sided relationships, and the guilt that keeps us stuck far longer than we should be. We’re asking the awkward questions: Is it ever okay to fire a frien...

Digestive health may not be the most glamorous topic — but it’s one of the most important, especially for women over 40. In Episode 9 of Well, That’s Awkward , hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into the messy, bloated, awkwardly honest world of midlife gut health. From stubborn bloating to the infamous “hormonal hug” around the waist, this episode explores the digestive issues many women q...

Do you ever feel like time is chasing you ? In this week’s episode of Well, That’s Awkward , Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore our modern obsession with time, deadlines and productivity. From Greenwich Mean Time to the ancient lunar calendar, they discuss how rigid schedules fuel stress, why midlife often feels like time is speeding up, and whether slowing down could be one of the most powerf...

This week’s episode of Well, That’s Awkward gets prickly — literally. In Episode 7, hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into the world of acupuncture, meridian theory, facial needling and those awkward wellness moments where you find yourself lying completely still… while someone pokes your energy lines with tiny needles. Acupuncture is one of the most talked-about alternative therapies for...

In Episode 6 of Well, That’s Awkward , hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore decision making techniques including Tarot readings, archetypes, intuition, symbolic guidance… and the awkward moments that come with using cards as your emotional decision-making compass. This is midlife reflection with a side of mystic humour — because sometimes spiritual clarity looks suspiciously like procrasti...

In Episode 5 of Well, That’s Awkward , hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore the awkwardly magical world of nature-based wellbeing rituals — from forest bathing and tree hugging to bio photons, mountain frequency and sea therapy. This is the episode where modern midlife stress meets mystical natural healing… and laughter meets science. Does Nature Really Heal Us? We’ve all had that moment —...

Are we ageing gracefully… or have we just discovered really good tweakments? This week we’re talking HIFU facials, face gym routines, Botox, fillers, sculpting tools and that fine line between naturally glowing… and “could your emotions actually still show on your face?” There’s laughter. There’s honesty. And yes — there’s one jawline confession we absolutely weren’t expecting. Because midlife bea...