‘On Call’ star Troian Bellisario joins the show. Over a le club sandwich and quiche, Troian tells me about growing up with a dad that was an ‘80s TV icon, playing a teenager on ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ and her second child’s birth story. This episode was recorded at Loupiotte Kitchen in Los Feliz, CA.

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Introducing The truth behind memory loss - and how to stop it with exercise | Dr. Wendy Suzuki from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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We spend so much time focusing on how exercise changes our bodies - burning calories, building muscle, shedding fat. What if the most important transformation is happening where you can’t see it? Hidden inside your skull, your brain is changing with every step, squat, and sprint.

Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki has spent years uncovering how movement rewires the brain. As a professor at NYU and an expert in neuroplasticity, Wendy’s research reveals how aerobic exercise boosts memory, sharpens focus, and even builds a protective barrier against dementia.

In this episode, Wendy explains what happens inside your brain when you move, why it’s never too late to strengthen your mind, and the powerful ways exercise can slow brain aging. You’ll discover simple, science-backed habits - including her own brain-boosting routine - to help you stay mentally sharp for years to come.

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction

02:35 Can you grow your brain?

05:05 Why we forget things

07:20 Emotions and memory

10:00 Does memory decline with age?

13:15 Early signs of Alzheimer’s

15:45 Can walking prevent dementia?

18:20 Does the brain shrink?

20:45 How stress harms your brain

23:50 A real, preserved human brain...

26:30 Why exercise boosts memory

29:15 Can adults grow new brain cells?

31:45 How daily movement improves memory

35:10 How much exercise do you need?

38:25 Best workouts for brain health

41:30 Nutrition, gut health, and memory

45:00 Do Blue Zone habits help?

48:10 A simple brain experiment

50:45 Wendy’s brain-boosting routine

📚Books by our ZOE Scientists

The Food For Life Cookbook

Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati

Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector

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Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition

Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks 

Mentioned in today's episode

London taxi drivers and bus drivers: a structural MRI and neuropsychological analysis, 2006, published in Hippocampus

Bigger is better! Hippocampal volume and declarative memory performance in healthy young men, 2012, published in Brain Structure and Function

The effects of acute exercise on cognitive performance: a meta-analysis, 2012, published in Brain Research

The effect of acute aerobic exercise on positive activated affect: A meta-analysis, 2006, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise

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Comedian, author and TV host Chelsea Handler joins the show. Over a soft Parisian omelet, Chelsea tells me about some of the anecdotes from her latest book I’ll Have What She’s Having, such as getting in trouble for her behavior at Jane Fonda’s birthday, meeting George W. Bush while stoned, and taking parenting classes as a childfree person. This episode was recorded at The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker in West Hollywood, CA.

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Introducing Menopause ruins sleep and sex - here’s how to fix it | Dr. Kameelah Phillips and Prof. Sarah Berry from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Menopause can disrupt sleep, emotions, and intimacy. Yet much of this remains taboo. Whilst every woman will go through menopause, these highly personal questions are hard to confront. Questions like: Does lack of sleep lead to problematic weight gain? And why does intimacy feel so hard to rekindle?

In this episode, Dr. Kameelah Phillips joins us to bring clarity and compassion to these sensitive questions. She debunks the biggest myths around sleep, intimacy and emotional wellbeing in menopause. Her energy and positivity will empower you to thrive in this stage of life. Kameelah is joined by ZOE’S Chief Scientist Professor Sarah Berry who shares details of ZOE’s groundbreaking new menopause research.

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Timecodes:

00:00 The silent consequences of menopause

01:40 Quickfire questions

04:06 When does menopause start?

05:08 What causes hormonal chaos?

10:20 Biggest menopause myths

12:30 ZOE’s new menopause research

19:52 Does menopause lower libido?

24:16 Sex myths in menopause

25:14 Does testosterone increase libido?

29:15 How menopause affects sleep

38:59 Does exercise impact sleep and sex?

42:08 Weight loss during menopause

43:19 Does HRT affect sleep and intimacy?

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'The Last Showgirl’ director Gia Coppola joins the show. Over pesto sorrel bowls and ricotta toast, Gia tells me about the wisdom she’s gleaned from her grandfather Francis Ford Coppola, the impact of ‘Jaws’ on her, and her love of Las Vegas. This episode was recorded at Sqirl in East Hollywood, CA.

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Introducing The 3 Things EVERY Human Wants with Esther Perel | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.

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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, presented by Ulta Beauty, world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel offers her profound insight on modern romance, and what we can do to feel more alive in all our relationships – not just the romantic ones.

With wisdom gained as a therapist and from her hit podcast, Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, Esther offers frank sexual advice along with her thoughts on dealing with betrayal, life transitions and relational burn out. Couples and individuals will join via Zoom to hear Esther do what she does best: reveal the hidden truth beyond the stories we tell. She’ll also discuss her ingenious conversation-starter card game, “Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel.”

Thank you to our partners at Ulta Beauty. They want to help you celebrate all the relationships in your life - not just the romantic ones! Share a post, tag your bestie and @ULTABEAUTY and share why they’re so special to you! Ulta Beauty will help pay the joy forward with a chance to receive a ‘surprise and delight’ beauty experience. www.ulta.com

“Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel” is available on her website,

And Esther's books are available here: https://www.estherperel.com/books

Conflict to Connection: https://www.estherperel.com/courses/turning-conflict-into-connection 

Desire Bundle: https://www.estherperel.com/course-bundles/the-desire-bundle 

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Introducing How to lower cholesterol in 10 days | Prof. Sarah Berry from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Forty percent of people in the UK and US have high cholesterol. Knowing how to lower it can be confusing. In today’s episode, we simplify the science of cholesterol, drawing from ZOE’s 2021 PREDICT study, which explored its link to the gut microbiome.

Dr. Sarah Berry explains the differences between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol, discusses how cholesterol can impact your health, and shares tips on maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Sarah is a professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE. She is also the lead nutritional scientist on the PREDICT program.

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction

01:40 Quickfire questions

04:01 What is cholesterol?

05:50 LDL vs HDL cholesterol

11:35 How diet affects cholesterol

13:55 Which fats should you increase?

16:00 Why do some people have high LDL levels?

18:40 The gut microbiome and cholesterol

20:37 What is ApoB?

24:00 Why don’t all doctors measure ApoB?

25:50 Why triglycerides matter to your health

29:30 Triglycerides and post-meal responses

30:45 Which foods can help lower cholesterol?

33:20 Saturated fat explained

35:30 How refined carbs affect cholesterol

39:50 Can you trust ‘low fat’ food labels?

41:15 The benefits of whole grain carbohydrates and fibre

45:03 Sarah’s personal view on statins

48:13 Cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women

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'Shrinking’ star Michael Urie joins the show. Over Peruvian sea scallops and short rib barbacoa, Michael tells me how Vanessa Williams advocated for him on ‘Ugly Betty,’ why he made so little money during its early episodes, and his initial fear of iconic TV director Jimmy Burrows. This episode was recorded at Corteza at Sendero at the Ritz Carlton in Downtown Los Angeles.

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Introducing The 3 Things EVERY Human Wants with Esther Perel | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.

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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, presented by Ulta Beauty, world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel offers her profound insight on modern romance, and what we can do to feel more alive in all our relationships – not just the romantic ones.

With wisdom gained as a therapist and from her hit podcast, Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, Esther offers frank sexual advice along with her thoughts on dealing with betrayal, life transitions and relational burn out. Couples and individuals will join via Zoom to hear Esther do what she does best: reveal the hidden truth beyond the stories we tell. She’ll also discuss her ingenious conversation-starter card game, “Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel.”

Thank you to our partners at Ulta Beauty. They want to help you celebrate all the relationships in your life - not just the romantic ones! Share a post, tag your bestie and @ULTABEAUTY and share why they’re so special to you! Ulta Beauty will help pay the joy forward with a chance to receive a ‘surprise and delight’ beauty experience. www.ulta.com

“Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel” is available on her website,

And Esther's books are available here: https://www.estherperel.com/books

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Actor and comedian Ilana Glazer joins the show. Over celebrity chicken and crab leg curry, Ilana tells me about their motherhood inspired Hulu standup special 'Human Magic,' their iconic meet-cute with their now husband, and hilarious conversations they've had with their doctor. This episode was recorded at Jitlada in East Hollywood, CA.

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