Why do we keep repeating the same patterns in love — even when we know they hurt us?

This week, I’m joined by Victoria Shalet, a Humanistic Psychotherapist and Certified Relational Life Therapist, for an honest conversation about the emotional patterns we carry into our relationships, often without realising it.

Victoria explains what happens inside Relational Life Therapy, and why working through each other’s wounds together can lead to more compassion, better communication, and a deeper sense of connection. We talk about how childhood experiences shape the way we love today, and why shame — even when it’s subtle — can quietly run the show.

We also explore:

• why people-pleasers lose themselves in relationships

• how to repair after conflict rather than repeat old cycles

• what often sits underneath an affair, and what it really takes to rebuild trust

• how to start healing old traumas and the “not enough” stories we carry

• why so many millennials and Gen Z are choosing to stay single longer

It’s an insightful conversation about modern love, self-worth, and the work of becoming more emotionally connected — both with others and with ourselves.

Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, you’ll take something from this episode!

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What’s normal when it comes to vaginal health — and what’s not?

In this episode of The Health Review, Emily is joined by Dr Shirin Lakhani — GP, women’s health and menopause specialist, and founder of Elite Aesthetics — to break down everything you need to know about vaginal and vulval health.

They explore the most common issues women face, from pain during sex and vaginal dryness to infections and the role of the vaginal microbiome. Dr Shirin explains how hormones, probiotics, and even stress affect intimate health, plus what treatments are available — from lifestyle changes to innovative, non-surgical options.

This is an honest and practical conversation that every woman should hear — because women have been suffering in silence for too long and it's time to change that!

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Did you know it can take your body several days to fully recover from just one or two drinks?

In this episode of The Health Review, host Emily Rose Adams sits down with Andy Ramage, co-founder of OneYearNoBeer, creator of the Dryy app, and one of the world’s leading alcohol-free performance coaches.

Andy — often called the Godfather of the alcohol-free movement — stopped drinking 12 years ago and has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform their relationship with drinking. He says most of us fall into what he calls the “middle lane” — we don’t see ourselves as having a problem, but we drink just enough for it to quietly hold us back. They might only have a glass of wine a few nights a week or a couple of drinks at the weekend. But what many don’t realise is how even that small, regular intake can subtly affect everyday life — from mental clarity and work performance to motivation, mood, and confidence. It can dull your energy to try new things, meet new people, or set meaningful goals for the future. Over time, those small habits can quietly chip away at your potential without you even noticing.

Emily and Andy unpack the science and psychology of alcohol-free living, and how taking a 30-day break can transform your energy, focus, sleep, and purpose.

This is a conversation about mindset, performance, and the courage to redefine what “normal” looks like — and it just might change the way you think about alcohol forever.

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What if your thoughts could literally change your body?

In this episode of The Health Review, Emily Rose Adams sits down with Dr David Hamilton — scientist, author of How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body and The Joy of Actually Giving a F — to explore the fascinating science linking kindness, belief and biology.

A former pharmaceutical scientist, Dr Hamilton left the lab to study why some people healed simply because they believed they would. His research into the placebo effect, visualisation, and the psychology of kindness reveals just how closely our minds and bodies are intertwined.

In this conversation, we cover:

How kindness and compassion change your biochemistry

Why the brain doesn’t always know what’s real versus imagined

How visualisation can speed recovery, reduce pain and boost immunity

The surprising ripple effects of everyday acts of kindness

Why self-kindness might be the most powerful health habit of all

Whether you’re curious about the mind-body connection or simply want to feel more balanced and present, this episode will leave you inspired to harness the power of your own mind.

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Feeling tired, bloated, or struggling with cravings? In this episode of The Health Review, host Emily Rose Adams sits down with UK Registered Nutritionist May Simpkin (MSc, MBANT) to unpack the science and strategy behind fasting, leaky gut, and blood sugar balance.

May shares how small nutrition shifts can help heal the gut lining, improve digestion, and stabilise energy throughout the day — without extreme diets or deprivation.

They discuss:

• The truth about fasting for gut health — when it helps and when it harms

• How to identify and heal leaky gut through food and lifestyle

• Smart strategies to balance blood sugar and beat fatigue

• The Egyptian-inspired food philosophy that shaped May’s approach to nourishment

This is a conversation for anyone looking to reconnect with their body, restore gut health, and finally feel energised again.

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In this episode of The Health Review, Emily sits down with Dr Sheila Lei, an award-winning cosmetic dentist and facial rejuvenation specialist, to uncover the truth about ageing gracefully and maintaining youthful, healthy skin.

Dr Sheila explains the science behind collagen banking — how stimulating collagen early can help slow visible ageing — and shares her expert perspective on the most effective and safest aesthetic treatments available today.

We also dive into:

✨ The rise of “skinny jab face” and why the skin can sag after weight loss

💉 The truth about Botox and fillers — are they really toxic?

⚠️ The biggest mistakes people make when trying to look younger

🔬 New skin technologies and what actually works

🏥 How to spot a qualified, properly trained professional

💡 And why natural, balanced results always look best

Whether you’re curious about anti-ageing treatments, considering collagen banking, or just want to understand how to support your skin long-term, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights and practical advice from one of the UK’s leading aesthetic experts.

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Why do so many of us struggle with commitment in relationships? Is anxiety really just a chemical imbalance — or something deeper? And what’s going wrong for teenage boys right now when it comes to mental health?

In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, psychotherapist and author Toby Ingham returns to The Health Review to unpack some of the emotional issues dominating today’s headlines — and our private lives.

We explore:

Why fear of commitment often starts in childhood

How emotional avoidance and “flight mode” can sabotage relationships

The neuroscience of attachment and why early trauma lingers in the body

How anxiety presents in modern life

The hidden mental health crisis facing teenage boys

What parents and partners can do to break intergenerational patterns

Toby explains how psychotherapy helps people connect the dots between past and present — and why understanding your emotional patterns can change everything.

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Women’s health has been ignored for too long — underfunded, overlooked, and dismissed. But what would healthcare look like if it was designed differently: built around prevention, innovation, and equity?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Nikita Kanani MBE — a GP, health leader, and the former National Medical Director for Primary Care at NHS England, where she helped lead the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the largest vaccination campaign in British history.

Now, Dr. Kanani is on a mission to transform modern women’s healthcare.

We discuss:

Why women still face barriers to diagnosis and treatment

Lessons she learned from running NHS primary care during the pandemic

How innovation and technology can improve access to care

What must change to build a system that truly works for women

The future of prevention, equity, and patient-centered medicine

If you care about the future of healthcare, women’s health equity, or simply want to understand what real system change could look like — this episode is a must-listen.

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This week on The Health Review, Emily dives into the biggest health and wellness stories making headlines around the world. From groundbreaking fertility science to the latest in AI healthcare, discover what’s new, what’s next, and why it matters for your health.

In this episode:

• Long Covid’s hidden link to heavier periods & iron deficiency
• “Turbo-charged” robotic sperm: the future of fertility?
• TikTok misinformation driving women off the pill
• AI stethoscopes that diagnose heart disease in 15 seconds
• And more global health & wellness trends

Whether you’re interested in women’s health, fitness, or cutting-edge medical tech, this episode will keep you ahead of the curve!

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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now make up over half of the calories eaten in the UK, yet our bodies were never designed to digest them.

At the same time, obesity rates continue to climb — and more people are turning to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, touted as “game-changers” for weight loss.

But how safe are these medications, and do they address the root causes of our health crisis?

What role should diet and lifestyle still play in the age of GLP-1s?

In this episode, Emily sits down with Nichola Ludlam-Raine — specialist Registered Dietitian, NHS clinician, author of the best-selling book How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed, and trusted voice to more than 100,000 followers online.

Together, they explore:

How GLP-1 medications work and the risks we need to know about

Why ultra-processed foods are linked to obesity and poor health

Whether UPFs could undermine the benefits of GLP-1s

Practical swaps and strategies for reducing UPFs in everyday life

The future of obesity treatment in the UK

If you’ve wondered whether GLP-1 drugs are a miracle, a quick fix, or something in between — and how UPFs really fit into the picture — this conversation will give you clarity, evidence, and practical tools to make better choices for your health.

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