Sleep is the precondition to life. It is something we all do so, how come so many of us get it wrong? Anna West explains to Georgie why sleep should be part of everyones performance enhancement strategy and they discuss how we can all change small things in our day to day to help us get a good nights rest.

Anna West specialises in sleep, recovery, and wellbeing. Her company, Sleep2perform is a scientifically-grounded consultancy that aims to create projects to positively change behaviour and unlock peak performance.

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How do you get to the top in an industry historically dominated by men?

Hanneke Smits is the Global Head of Investment Management at BNY Mellon, a leading figure in finance and advocate for diversifying the workplace. In this episode she and Georgie unpick her journey to the top, and the pivotal decisions that determined her career.

Why are there still problems with equality in the workplace? We all know business is full of surprises, but the biggest shock is that there is still a lack of female leadership. Hanneke wants to help change this, and shares with Georgie the role of the 30% Club both now and in the future.

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According to Dr Mark Plotkin 'western medicine is the most successful sytem of healing ever devised, but there's plenty of holes in it.'

In this 'how to' he explains to Georgie how the Amazon can fill those gaps and why proactivity around healthcare is the best way forward.

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Dr Mark Plotkin, ethnobotanist and advocate for tropical rainforest conservation, joins Georgie this week to discuss the power of plants and his connection to the Amazon.

He discusses with Georgie his journey to becoming a leading ethnobotanist, the impact ayahuasca can have in a time of psychedelic renaissance and how having 'the father of ethnobotany' as a mentor has influenced his work. Mark is an activist for the protection of the rainforest and communities who live there, but why is this ecosystom so important and what can we learn from it?

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John McAvoy’s history previously read like a who and how to of organised crime but in his own words, sport saved his life. So, how did he go from prison to professional athlete?

Georgie talks to John about his journey back to the outside world and the people who changed his life. He is the perfect example of why giving others a second chance could make a difference and why you should use your experience to help others. With the right circumstance, people and opportunity John believes everyone has the capacity to change and in turn make a difference. The power of sport did that for him.

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Want to know how to eat yourself better?

Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, shares her top tips on how to eat well and get the best out of your day

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