Power Hour

By Adrienne HerbertSociety & Culture

Power Hour episodes

May 02, 2023 Making a Community with Remel London
Adrienne chats with the amazing Remel London. Remel is an award-winning British TV, Radio presenter and host. Since graduating with a BA Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Leeds, Remel is making waves in the industry as the lead presenter on SKY One’s What’s Up TV, the host of the Saturday Afternoon show on CAPITAL XTRA and a highly sought after voice-over artist working with the BBC, CBBC, BET, UKTV and BT Sports to name a few.

Remel is the founder of The Mainstream - A creative platform sharing tips, tasters and a sneak peek into the world of TV/ Film & Media. You can find out more @themainstreamuk

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56 min
April 25, 2023 Ultra-Processed People with Dr Chris van Tulleken
Adrienne is joined by the wonderful Dr Chris van Tulleken to discuss his new book Ultra-Processed People. In the book Dr Chris discusses how we have entered a new 'age of eating' where most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food, food which is industrially processed and designed and marketed to be addictive. But do we really know what it's doing to our bodies?

Dr Chris van Tulleken is an infectious disease doctor at University College London Hospitals, and a Medical Research Council clinical research fellow at University College London in the Greg Towers lab, where he studies viral evolution and HIV. He has worked with aid organisations around the world over the past 10 years, including Doctors of the World. He also presents a range of programmes for the BBC including the double-Bafta winning Operation Ouch!. He is on Twitter @DoctorChrisVT
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58 min
April 18, 2023 The Anxiety Antidote with Kamran Bedi
Kamran Bedi is a wellbeing coach specialising in anxiety, stress, worry, PTSD, insomnia as well as life and business coaching. He has worked with people from all walks of life utilising a variety of modalities that he is certified in, including; NLP, IEMT, Hypnosis and Mindfulness. Kamran's book The Anxiety Antidote is out now, and is a practical guide to emotional resilience in modern life, managing anxiety and finding confidence.
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44 min
April 11, 2023 Growing the f*ck up with Sarah Knight
*A quick warning: there is some explicit language in this episode*

Adrienne is joined by the New York Times bestselling author Sarah Knight to discuss her new book Grow the F*ck Up: How to be an adult and get treated like one.

With more than 3 million copies in print, Sarah Knight’s No Fucks Given Guides have been published in thirty-one languages worldwide. Her TEDx Talk on "The Magic of Not Giving a Fuck" has 10 million views; in addition to writing and speaking, she hosts the popular No Fucks Given podcast. You can follow Sarah @sarahknightauthor

The link to the online quiz mentioned by Sarah is here: https://www.charactour.com/hub/personality?mc_cid=6dad4836bb&mc_eid=9764f15a07#!/

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49 min
April 04, 2023 Creating Space with Sanchia Legister
Adrienne is joined by the brilliant Sanchia Legister. Sanchia is a Yogi, a public speaker and a vibe giver. Founder of @YogahoodLdn & Gyal Flex, Sanchia has created spaces specifically for those often left out of, or underrepresented in, the traditional wellness space. She joins Adrienne to discuss her own journey into yoga, the importance of creating spaces, and what role running plays in her life now. You can follow Sanchia @misssanchialege
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1 hr
April 03, 2023 Shaking up your Spring with Sophie Butler
Adrienne joins forces with Starbucks UK for a one-off live episode, with wellness and disability awareness influencer, Sophie Butler. Join as they discuss how to shake up your life this spring and pursue your passions in celebration of Starbucks Spring menu. Listen in whilst sipping on an Iced Shaken Espresso to embrace that unique pre-summer vibe.

Sophie Sophie Butler, the "Disabled & Queer Queen" is a force to be reckoned with. Sophie uses her platform to not only empower her audience, but also to educate, through her weekly ’Sunday School with Soph’ and regular communication on subjects such as trolling, disability awareness and self love. Sophie’s embraced passion for creating change and awareness has led to her being the first wheelchair user to cover the Cosmopolitan Magazine in the UK, winning Cosmo’s ‘Influencer of the Year’ award 2021. You can follow Sophie @sophjbutler.

In association with Starbucks UK.

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37 min
March 31, 2023 Eco-Anxiety with Caroline Hickman: Bonus Episode
In partnership with E.ON NEXT - the energy provider powering space for change in a mission to tackle eco-anxiety. Adrienne is joined by Caroline Hickman, a lecturer in social work and climate psychology at the University of Bath to unpack the subject of Eco-anxiety. Eco Anxiety is very real. People across the UK are stressed about the future and the frightening implications of climate change. This can motivate us to take action. However, it can also have a reverse effect. It can be debilitating. It can be overwhelming. It can leave us feeling engulfed in the doom of it all, ready to throw in the towel. So… this special bonus episode is designed to educate you about eco-anxiety, and give you tools to help diffuse it when it next arises. Enjoy! Search #powerupforchange or visit eonnext.com/eco-anxiety for more information.
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48 min
March 31, 2023 Breathwork Meditation: Bonus Episode
This is an extra special piece of bonus content brought to you in partnership with E.ON Next. If you heard the episode with climate psychologist Caroline Hickman, you’ll know that they have created something of an audio toolkit for when eco-anxiety, or anxiety at large, starts to mount. And that’s what we have for you today - a breathwork meditation. Here for you when you need to reduce stress, address anxiety and improve your well-being. So if you feel you need it now, or at a later date, this chance to take a pause will be waiting. Ready for you to use for rest, renewal, or just a moment of calm to yourself. Find more resources at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/power-up-for-change/id1675874954. Search #powerupforchange or visit eonnext.com/eco-anxiety for more information.
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14 min
March 28, 2023 Parenting for Humans with Dr Emma Svanberg
Dr Emma Svanberg, also known as the “Mumologist”, has worked with parents and families for over 20 years and qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009. Dr Svanberg has worked in a number of different mental health settings but specialises in the perinatal period – the time around pregnancy, birth and the early years of parenthood, and has a particular interest in attachment, trauma and the intergenerational roots of our problems.

Dr Svanberg’s book, Parenting for Humans is out now.
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55 min
March 21, 2023 4 Steps with Tess Daly
This week Adrienne is joined by the iconic Tess Daly. A household name, Tess has been a model, actress and presenter since her teens. She has presented Strictly Come Dancing for the last 18 years (and counting) and Children In Need since 2008 and worked on other successful TV shows from Singled Out to SMTV Live.
Tess' new book 4 Steps: To a Happier, Healthier You is out now, available in stores and online. For the very first time Tess shares her take on simple ways to look and feel amazing, whether you're 17 or 70. With over 40 delicious, healthy recipes alongside simple stretches, exercises and wellbeing tips, 4 Steps shows that you don't need lots of time or money to make every day that little bit healthier and a lot more fabulous.

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43 min