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How many years in a row have you promised yourself you’ll achieve a certain goal that just never happens?

Then, this is the video for you.

This year, I’ve spent hours speaking with the leading experts across nutrition, finance, psychology and so much more- and in this episode, I’ve compiled five of these conversations to lay out the road map to nailing the top 5 resolutions:

What you’ll learn:

💰 Practical ways to save money and spend smarter without feeling like you’re missing out

🏃‍♀️ Tips to actually enjoy working out

🥗 Simple ways to eat healthier even with little time

⚖️ A realistic approach to losing weight that you can actually stick to

🧠 How to learn new skills and grow your knowledge, even when life’s busy

🎯 Concrete steps to finally stop letting your resolutions fall apart

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Ordinary Em is a leading critic of an industry worth over 1 trillion that aims to make women feel bad about themselves, influencing and rethinking their social media consumption.

In this episode, we’ll be digging into how tactics used by the beauty industry affect us, discussing the dangers of social media culture, and how to free ourselves from the expectations that have been imposed on us as women for too long.

What you’ll learn:

💸 how an industry valued at $1 trillion is trying to fool you

🧔‍♂️ why you should ask yourself if a man would buy it

🥪 why you just need a “crap sandwich”

⚡ why overachieving won’t fix your anxiety

🏛️ beliefs you’re holding that are making old white men rich

Resources & links mentioned:

• @ordinaryemm_

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(TW: This video contains mentions of suicidal feelings)

Do you ever feel like you turn into a totally different person right before your period, crying over silly things, snapping at people you love, or feeling so low you can’t function? You’re not ‘being dramatic’. There are real chemical and neurological reasons PMS and PMDD hit some women much harder than others.

If your luteal phase brings brain fog, anxiety, impulsive decisions, cravings, or days where you can’t get out of bed, this video will help you understand what’s actually happening in your brain. And more importantly, what you can do to feel better: simple and science-backed tools to get your life back.

I’m Faye, a doctor based in London, and every week I cover women’s health topics to help you live a happier, healthier life.

*21:40: Correction regarding calorie intake during menstruation - an extra 50–70 calories per day.

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It's honestly shocking how little we're taught about money, given how big a role it plays in our lives. That's why I knew we needed an episode on money, as financial health is just as important as physical health.

Ola is a leading voice in financial health, featured in BBC News, The Financial Times, and Elle. She’s the perfect guest to answer all your questions about this topic, helping you stop stressing and start building a stronger financial future.

What you’ll learn:

💰 How to get 10% more from your savings

✨ A ChatGPT prompt to help you track your money

🛍️ The golden 30-day basket rule (for your next ASOS order)

🎄 How to spend £15 vs £50 on Christmas dinners this year

👜 1 thing to leave in your purse to save more money

🍿 Why cancelling Netflix won’t help you buy a house

Resources & links mentioned:

• AllThingsMoney: @allthingsmoney
• https://allthingsmoney.com/

Links to subscribe / follow:

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Did you know planning a holiday may give you more dopamine than actually going on one?

This is for the girls who want to understand their brains, reduce stress, and create routines that work with their brains, not against them.

Anne-Sophie is a leading voice in neuroscience and a global speaker, and in this episode, she shares simple, science-backed ways to look after your brain and slow cognitive decline.

Correction at 22:58:Aromatherapy can boost memory by 226%, not 94%, for specific demographics at night.https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2023.1200448/full

What you’ll learn:

• Why a £2 tea beats £100 elixirs
• Top tips to protect your brain
• Why we need to stop glorifying 5 AM wake-ups
• 2 signs your nervous system is off
• Why you should know your rug’s colour
• How keeping your shoes on can boost productivity
• The truth about meditation (it’s not meant to make you relaxed)

Resources & links mentioned:

• Anne-Sophie: @coochiebygucci

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Have you ever wondered what’s causing your hair loss, how to stop it, which blood tests to do, or the best way to care for and wash your hair?

If you’re looking for simple, science-backed, and easy ways to look after your hair, this episode is for you!

Dr Adel is a Consultant Dermatologist specialising in hair loss for both children and adults. She earned her MBBS with distinction from St Bartholomew’s Hospital and the London School of Medicine in 2014, and a PgCert in Medical Education with distinction in 2018. She also completed her dermatology specialist training at the renowned Oxford University Hospitals.

What you’ll learn:

💊 How PCOS could contribute to hair loss

👵🏼 How to reverse or slow down greys

💨 Is air drying your hair better than blow drying?

🧴 How often to wash your hair

💗 What blood tests to check for hair loss

🫧 2 holy-grail products for greasy hair

🌱 5 products to help with hair loss and growth

💗 2 ingredients to look for on labels to boost scalp health

🧴 Which everyday products to buy or avoid

Resources & links mentioned:

Dr Adel: @dermatologist_adel

Rhute: @rhutehair or https://rhutehair.com/

Links to subscribe / follow:

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Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests.

Share with someone who needs this; it might help them live a happier, healthier life. Follow us on social media or join the broadcast channel to send us your questions for our guests.

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Have you ever felt like you weren’t good enough or been angry at how women’s health is ignored?

These are some of the things I’ve never spoken about before, and that could change your outlook on life and your health.

What you'll learn:

• How to be unashamed and unapologetically you
• How to gain a fresh appreciation for life
• The real damage misinformation can make
• How to thrive in environments full of ego and misogyny
• Some things I did that I would never do again as a doctor

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I was so shocked when I found out our generation is moving less frequently than previous generations.

If you looking to get active or improve your performance but feel you have no time, no idea where to begin, or how to distinguish between fact and fiction - this episode is for you.

Dr. Mimi is a leading expert in sports science. After training for marathons while working 72-hour weeks and night shifts for the NHS, she now uses her expertise to clarify fitness misinformation found on social media.

About the guest:

• Name: Dr Miranda Layton
• Where to find them: @dr_mimi_runs

Topics we cover:

Resources & links:

• Dr Mimi: https://www.instagram.com/dr_mimi_runs/
• https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/16/4/article-p601.xml

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Ever wondered how alcohol actually affects your body?

After this episode, you'll understand why hangovers trigger anxiety, how to break the drinking-guilt loop, and how to quiet a busy mind without reaching for a drink.

About the guest:

• Millie Gooch
• Author/writer, speaker + sober girl
• MSc mental health + addiction
• Founder @sobergirlsociety
• Instagram: @milliegooch

Topics we cover:

• What does a healthy relationship with alcohol look like?
• What happens to your body when you drink?
• What triggers hangover anxiety?
• Is red wine at night actually good for you?
• What are some fun sober things to do? And what are your top tips for going out as a sober girl?
• How do you tell people you don’t drink?

Resources & links:

• Millie Gooch: https://www.instagram.com/milliegooch/?hl=en
• Sober Girl Society: https://www.instagram.com/sobergirlsociety/?hl=en

Links to subscribe / follow:

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Have you ever wondered how probiotics, antibiotics, and stress affect your gut?

If you’re looking for simple, science-backed, and easy ways to improve your gut health, this episode is for you!

About the guest:

Dr Megan Rossi, PhD, Rd, APD is an internationally renowned gut health scientist with an award-winning PhD in probiotics, dietitian, nutritionist and best-selling author with a mission to inspire and transform everyone’s gut health using the latest science. She is a Research Fellow at King’s College London and is the founder of The Gut Health Doctor, Bio&Me and SMART STRAINS®.

What you’ll learn:

• The 70p trick to make your takeaway gut-friendly
• A 9-minute dinner that’s kind to your gut
• Why juice cleanses might do more harm than good
• How fruit + olive oil can ease period pain
• What sweeteners really do to your gut

Links to subscribe / follow:

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