When Mail journalist Sandra Parsons suffered a serious back injury in her mid-40s, she knew something had to change. Years of smoking, drinking, and late-night takeaways at her desk had taken their toll—she was in constant pain and felt, quite simply, old.

Determined to heal her body, Sandra began exploring the science of ageing—and was amazed by what she discovered: that ageing is increasingly seen not as an inevitability, but as a treatable condition. By tackling its root causes, it's possible to turn back the biological clock and dramatically extend your health span.

Drawing on cutting-edge medical research and advice from the world's leading longevity experts, she developed a three-step plan focusing on how we eat, move, and rest. Designed to build sustainable long-term habits, the plan delivers noticeable results in just a few weeks. With health quizzes at each step, simple food swaps, and practical lifestyle tweaks, the book offers a realistic and empowering path to reversing years of damage—and feeling better than ever.

Now 61, Sandra recently took a biological age test—and it revealed she has the internal health markers of a 20-year-old. That's right: 61 on the outside, 20 on the inside. This book shares exactly how she achieved that transformation—and how you can too.

I keep quoting from her book because everything she uncovered aligns perfectly with what Sharon and I have learned. What I especially loved is her message that it's never too late, and that small, consistent changes can create massive results. We also really liked Sandra herself—kind, patient, and a true fountain of knowledge. SandraParsons worked at The Times and edited T2 for 8 years, before becoming a columnist at the Daily Mail. She has now been the Daily Mail's Literary Editor for 15 years. She is also a qualified yoga instructor. This is a must listen!!!

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In this enlightening episode, author and mental health advocate Rachel Kelly joins us to explore her transformative book, The Gift of Teenagers. Drawing from her personal journey and professional experience, Rachel offers heartfelt stories and practical insights into the challenges and joys of parenting teens.

From navigating the digital age to understanding attachment styles, Rachel helps us reframe adolescence as a time of growth—not just for teenagers, but for parents too. I've realised that by keeping calm and creating my own happiness, I can have a profound effect on my children. It's not always easy, but it's powerful.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Digital Age – How technology is reshaping parenting and the challenges it presents

• Attachment Styles – Why understanding your own attachment style can transform how you connect with your teen

• Boundaries vs. Friendship – Striking the right balance between being your teen's parent and their friend

• Emotional Regulation – Tools for managing your emotions and modeling healthy behavior

• Exam Pressure – Supporting teens through academic stress and encouraging a growth mindset

• Co-Dependency – Recognizing and shifting patterns that inhibit your teen's independence

• Building Strong Connections – How rituals and open communication strengthen the parent-child bond

Learn more about Rachel Kelly and her work: https://www.rachel-kelly.net

Rachel is an ambassador for mental health charities including SANE and Rethink Mental Illness, and the founder of wellbeing workshops rooted in practical psychology and the healing power of words. Her work has appeared in The Times, The Guardian, and Psychologies, and she regularly appears on radio and TV discussing emotional health and parenting.

Best known for her bestselling memoir, Black Rainbow, which chronicles her journey through depression and recovery, Rachel has become a powerful voice in the conversation around emotional well-being, mental health, and resilience.

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In this episode, we dive into an enlightening conversation with Dr. Sui Wong, a leading consultant neurologist and NHS practitioner. After experiencing constant fatigue and low energy herself, Dr. Wong began exploring how lifestyle medicine—alongside her traditional medical practice—can dramatically improve brain health, energy levels, and overall wellbeing.

We explore:

• How lifestyle medicine complements traditional neurology in supporting brain function.

• The impact of nutrition on mental clarity, energy, and cognitive health.

• Practical, everyday strategies for incorporating healthier habits.

• The role of magnesium and resistant starch in maintaining steady energy.

• Insights into the vagus nerve and its link to relaxation and mindfulness.

• How lifestyle changes can help prevent dementia and support long-term brain health.

Whether you're looking to regain your energy or protect your brain as you age, Dr. Wong offers powerful, practical insights to help you make meaningful changes.

Connect with Dr. Sui Wong: Visit www.drsuiwongmd.com to learn more about her work and resources.

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In this episode, we sit down with Anna Donahey—an alcohol coach, podcast host, and former ad agency high-flyer—who shares her raw and honest story of walking away from alcohol and rebuilding her life from the inside out.

Anna opens up about what it was really like being the "fun" one in a drinking culture that's everywhere—especially in high-pressure, high-performance environments. She talks about the silent toll alcohol was taking on her career, her motherhood journey, and her mental health… and what finally made her say: enough.

This is more than just a conversation about quitting drinking—it's about identity, freedom, and the powerful decision to choose yourself.

In Anna's Words: "I didn't have a rock bottom moment. I had hundreds of little ones. I just got tired of breaking promises to myself."

Whether you're sober-curious, struggling with moderation, or simply wondering what life could look like without alcohol, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and inspired.

What We Talk About:

• Living and working in a drink-heavy culture

• Why quitting was harder after becoming a mum

• The slow unraveling (and rebuilding) of identity

• What alcohol is really masking

• Her advice for anyone thinking about cutting back

Guest: Anna Donahey, host of The Big Drink Rethink Podcast

Connect with Anna Donahey:

• Website: https://www.thebeliefscoach.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdrinkrethink

• Podcast: The Big Drink Rethink (available on all major platforms)

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This week on the show, we're joined by Scott Hanley, a man whose Parkinson's diagnosis became a powerful catalyst for change. At 51, Scott was told his future would be a slow decline - but he chose a different path. What followed was an extraordinary journey through high-intensity, cognitively challenging workouts, a radical shift in nutrition, and a complete reframing of mindset. The result? Three years symptom-free, and a life more vibrant than ever.

Scott opens up about the early warning signs, the emotional weight of diagnosis, and the moment he decided Parkinson's wasn't going to define him. We dive into the logic and science behind his training, the mental rewiring that took place along the way, and how he reshaped deeply ingrained habits. With warmth, honesty, and a sharp sense of humour, Scott shares what it really means to choose hope over fear, and how movement, mindset, and meaning can transform our health, whatever the challenge.

This episode will leave you energised to move, motivated to shift your mindset, and reminded that it's never too late to rewrite your health story.

In this episode, we explore:

• How cognitively intense exercise helped Scott retrain his brain and reduce symptoms

• The role of intention and consistency in making lasting change

• Why the brain-body connection is key to building resilience and wellness

• The shift from medication dependency to strength and stability through fitness

• How CrossFit provided the structure, variety, and mental challenge Scott needed

• What nutrition changes made the biggest difference , and why they weren't hard to stick to

• Why mindset is so important in the face of chronic illness

• How reshaping habits created sustainable progress

Connect with Scott Hanley

Website: thrivehappens.com

Instagram: @thrive_happens

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Why do we find it so hard to respect people we disagree with? In this episode, behavioral scientist and author Paul Dolan joins us to explore the powerful ideas behind his new book, Beliefism: How to Stop Hating the People We Disagree With.

Dolan argues that it's not just what we believe that shapes society—but how we believe it. He unpacks how beliefs become personal identities, how tribal thinking fuels conflict, and why challenging our own certainty might be the first step toward empathy and connection.

Topics Covered:

• What is "beliefism" and why is it dangerous?

• How beliefs become moralised and weaponized

• The neuroscience behind identity and ideology

• Why disagreement feels like a threat—and how to unlearn that reaction

• Strategies to stay open-minded in a polarised world

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by today's culture wars or eager to find a more compassionate path through disagreement.

Learn more about the book: Beliefism: How to Stop Hating the People We Disagree With https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beliefism-discriminate-against-disagree-difference/dp/0349128693

https://pauldolan.co.uk/

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In this episode, we sit down with Gaia Ferreira to hear the refreshingly honest story of how she walked away from corporate success, followed a lifelong pull toward creativity, and found her calling helping entrepreneurs who feel stuck at the top. Gaia blends her background in business, creativity, and psychology to help people cut through the noise, reconnect with their intuition, and redefine what success really means to them.

We dive into the subconscious mind, the stories we inherit (and unconsciously repeat), and how silencing the noise of the outside world can help us hear the voice that truly matters - our own. Gaia shares personal insights and practical tools for navigating fear, embracing presence, and changing the stories that we tell ourselves. This conversation provides an honest and insightful look at what happens when we stop performing for the world around us and start making choices that actually feel good for us.

This episode will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to reclaim your own version of success.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why understanding the subconscious mind is key to lasting personal growth

• How burnout led Gaia to redefine her path and embrace creativity as a healing force

• What the "gremlin voice" is, and how to stop it from running your life

• The difference between instinct and intuition

• The role of emotional intelligence in creating aligned success

• How to say no without guilt - and why it's one of the highest forms of self-care

• Why real success means knowing your worth and living in line with your values

• The importance of presence, stillness, and choosing what you consume - physically, mentally and emotionally

• Why our education system needs a radical shift toward happiness, creativity, and self-worth

Connect with Gaia Ferreira

Website: gaiaferreira.com (currently being redesigned)

TikTok: @awakenthebob

Instagram: @gaiaferreiratitans

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaiaferreira/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaiaferreiratitans/

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In this compelling episode of The Gavin Sisters Podcast, we sit down with Oliver Mason — a seasoned British actor, voiceover artist, and presenter whose talents have graced the West End, BBC dramas, and iconic cult classics like Red Dwarf, The Mysti Show, and Doctor Who . He's also a familiar face from his time presenting on the BBC and CBBC, as well as a recognizable voice on The Disney Channel .

Oliver opens up about his deeply personal journey through addiction, the multiple times he hit rock bottom, and the pivotal moment in rehab that changed the course of his life. Now many years sober, Oliver dedicates his life to helping others find their path to recovery, offering support, truth, and hope as a coach and podcast host of The School of Rock Bottom.

Join us for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and the strength it takes to rebuild your life from the ground up. Whether you're in recovery, know someone who is, or simply love hearing stories of real human courage — this episode is not to be missed.

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School Of Rock Bottom

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In this week's episode, we welcome Australian entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker Joe Cross - best known for the documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead - to share how a 60-day juice fast rescued him from chronic illness and transformed his life. Joe opens up about his battle with debilitating hives, years of steroid treatment, and the decision to radically change his lifestyle through juicing and plant-based nutrition. He reflects on the challenges and breakthroughs of that journey, including the physical and emotional changes that came with removing processed foods and focusing on whole, plant-based ingredients.

Joe unpacks the logic behind juicing, the importance of variety and balance in our diets, and how fasting, when done correctly, can help us reset our health and reconnect with our bodies. He also shares why muscle mass, flexibility, and sleep become non-negotiable as we age, and how we can all begin to take small, meaningful steps toward better health today.

This episode will leave you inspired to rethink your relationship with food, empowered to listen to your body, and maybe even reaching for your blender.

In this episode, we explore:

• How Joe's chronic illness prompted a total health transformation

• Why a 60-day juice fast became the turning point in his recovery

• The benefits of juicing with an 80/20 vegetable-to-fruit ratio

• The emotional and physical shifts that happen after the first week of fasting

• A five-day plant-based diet as a powerful tool for self-awareness

• The four pillars of lasting wellness: movement, nutrition, social connection, and sleep

• Why long-term health requires adapting to the natural process of aging

• How dietary awareness and daily choices shape how we feel

Connect with Joe Cross:

Website: rebootwithjoe.com

Instagram: @joethejuicer

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In this week's episode, we're joined by the brilliant Dr. Ellen Langer, a pioneering psychologist and researcher widely known for her work on mindfulness, aging, and the power of the mind. Dr. Langer shares her insights on how our thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions can influence our health, happiness, and even the aging process. We dive deep into the fascinating connection between the mind and body, exploring how mindfulness can be a tool for healing, and how embracing a mindset of possibility can lead to more joyful, fulfilling lives. Whether you're looking to enhance your own well-being or understand the profound impact of mindset on aging, this conversation is one you won't want to miss!

https://www.ellenlanger.me/

Insta:@ellenjlanger

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