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Welcome to our final episode of Series 4. Today, I am joined by Dr Sophie Newton to explore Your Future Heart and how cardiovascular disease develops gradually over decades, often long before symptoms appear.

We discuss what’s happening in the body over time, why early prevention matters, and how everyday lifestyle and nutrition choices can shape your long term heart health.

If you want to better understand your future risk, feel empowered to take action earlier, or support your heart health at any stage of life, this episode offers clear, evidence based insights and practical advice.

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In today’s solo episode, we’re talking about stress, something we all experience at different points in life.

We talk about how stress can influence our food choices, often leading to rushed meals or reaching for foods high in sugar, fat or salt.

I share some practical tips to help recognise the signs of stress and simple ways to start managing it.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or want to better understand how stress affects your body, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, I am joined by Grace Arrowsmith, a Registered Dietitian and women’s health specialist, to explore the connection between menopause and heart health.

We discuss what happens to the body during menopause, why this stage of life can influence cardiovascular risk, and the key lifestyle and nutrition factors that can support heart health during this transition.

If you’re navigating menopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand how hormonal changes can affect heart health, this episode offers clear, evidence-based insights and practical advice.

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In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing the story of why I stopped drinking alcohol and what has changed in the years since.

This year marks seven years alcohol-free for me, and what started as a short break quickly turned into one of the most important decisions I’ve made for my health and my life.

This is an honest and supportive conversation where I’ll talk about my relationship with alcohol before I stopped, the moment that made me take a break, and what the early stages of quitting were really like.

I’ll also share how my life, mental health and relationships have changed since, and why taking a temporary break from drinking can sometimes lead to much bigger shifts than you expect.

If you’ve ever wondered what life might look like without alcohol, or you’re thinking about cutting down or taking a break, this episode is here to encourage you that change is possible and you don’t have to do it perfectly.

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In this episode, I am joined by Alice Monk, Registered Associate Nutritionist, to explore evidence-based fat loss strategies that actually work - without extreme dieting or quick fixes.

We unpack what fat loss really means, why so many popular approaches fail and how to build sustainable habits that support long-term health. We also discuss how to approach fat loss in a way that protects your heart health.

Whether your goal is to lose body fat, improve your metabolic health, or simply cut through the noise online, this episode offers practical, realistic advice grounded in nutrition science.

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In today’s solo episode, I am sharing my personal running journey from avoiding PE in school and sitting for hours working from home, to completing my first 5K, 10K, and now training for a half marathon.

This is a supportive, honest conversation designed to inspire you. I’ll share the ups and downs, the mindset shifts, and the practical steps that helped me start moving, build fitness and actually enjoy running.

You’ll come away understanding that any movement is good movement, why starting small matters, and how setting realistic goals and booking races can transform your relationship with exercise.

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In this episode, I am joined by Estelle Kearney, gut health specialist dietitian, to explore irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and heart health. IBS can feel overwhelming, confusing and at times, isolating. In this episode we are discussing what IBS actually is, common triggers, the gut-brain connection and how to manage your symptoms without restriction. Whether you're living with IBS yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical advice and reassurance.

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In today’s solo episode, we’re tackling some of the most common cholesterol myths I hear all the time, from “eggs are bad for your heart” to “just buy low-fat everything” and even the damaging idea that high cholesterol is completely your fault.

This is a supportive, evidence-based conversation designed to bring clarity, not fear. You’ll come away understanding what actually matters for managing cholesterol, what’s outdated advice and how to focus on realistic, sustainable habits that support your heart.

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BANG IN SOME BEANS with Rebecca Tobi from The Food Foundation and Dan Parker from Veg Power

In this episode, we’re talking all things beans - why they matter, why we’re not eating enough of them, and what needs to change to make healthy food the easy, affordable choice.

Rebecca and Dan bring powerful insight into the wider food environment in the UK, from food insecurity and inequality to the role of campaigns in shifting public behaviour. We explore how vegetables and pulses (yes, beans!) can support heart health, improve diet quality, and play a role in tackling some of the biggest public health challenges we face.

This is a big-picture conversation about policy, affordability, access, and how we create a food system that supports healthier choices.

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In this week’s solo episode, we unpack why heart health is not just an older person’s problem and why what you do right now, matters.

It is easy to assume heart disease is something to think about later in life. But the foundations of heart health are laid decades earlier through our everyday habits, nutrition choices, stress levels and lifestyle patterns.

We explore how risk builds over time, why prevention cannot wait until symptoms appear, and the small, realistic changes that can make a meaningful difference long before retirement age.

This is a supportive, evidence-based conversation about protecting your heart at every stage of adulthood without fear or extremes, and understanding that heart health is relevant to you now, not just in the future.

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