The Wellness Breakdown

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May 31, 2022 Getting off the White Stuff ... with DJ Fat Tony
It's our first guest episode of the season and a really brilliant one at that! Yes, we are thrilled to welcome DJ, author and altogether fabulous Fat Tony.

Tony famously doesn’t take requests so we are truly honoured that he has agreed to take on the challenge of quitting 'the white stuff' aka sugar for 2 weeks.

Sugar is one that we can have a bit of a rollercoaster relationship with and you guys don’t need us to tell you that having too much of it ain’t a good thing. Excessive sugar consumption has been linked to a whole host of health conditions such as diabetes type 2, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, obesity and tooth decay to just name a few. Since Tony is a self confessed sugar fiend we thought he would be perfect for the challenge!

The rules: Tony has to completely remove all refined sugar which means no cakes, biscuits, fizzy drinks, ice-cream and chocolate. He can have natural sugar found in fresh fruit and with a focus on including complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats.

Can Tony kick the reliance on sugar once and for all and have a more balanced relationship with it? And how does he feel after having completed the 2-weeks without it?

Tony’s book ‘I Don’t Take Requests’ is available here https://www.amazon.co.uk/I-Dont-Take-Requests/dp/B098HB3Z5S

This season is kindly sponsored by LYMA. Head to www.lyma.life for further info.
This podcast is produced by Elisa Kennedy

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25 min
May 24, 2022 Meditation - Does it really change the way we think and feel?
In this episode Eve sets Rose the challenge of practising meditation for 2 weeks.
Meditation might seem like it has gained more popularity over the past two decades with the various apps and such like but actually it has been practised for thousands of years and in many different forms. Once seen as something more spiritual, in recent years meditation has gained a significant body of clinical data to show its efficacy in helping to increase relaxation, reduce and better manage stress, increase self awareness and support a better mind-body connection that has been linked to myriad health conditions such as anxiety, depression, IBS, sleep problems and heart disease just to name a few.
The rules: Rose has to dedicate 10 mins every day to her meditative practise for 2 weeks. Using the infamous box breathing as one technique and encouraging the use of sound to help to support the process.
Could meditation be the answer to combatting the multiple tabs of life and allow us to find space to detach and to be more present? And can Rose really tune out from her perpetually ’switched on’ existence to find better concentration and focus?

Listen to find out how she gets on!
The app mentioned in the episode is OPO www.opo.world other apps we spoke about were Headspace www.headspace.com and the calm app www.calm.com/?

This season is kindly sponsored by LYMA. Head to www.lyma.life for further info.

This podcast is produced by Elisa Kennedy

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21 min
May 17, 2022 The Keto diet craze - is chewing the fat worth all the hype?

In this first episode of The Wellness Breakdown Season 2, Rose sets Eve the challenge of following a Ketogenic (aka Keto) diet.

The Keto diet is very popular at the moment for weight loss but actually it was originally developed for use in clinical settings for patients with epilepsy and with really rather remarkable effects. The overall premise of the diet is very high fat with low to moderate intake of protein and very low carbohydrate like around 10-20 grams per day.

The rules: Eve has to follow the Keto diet for 2 weeks adhering to a ratio 70-80% fats, 5-10% carbohydrates and 10-20% protein which roughly equates to 165g fat, 40g carbohydrates and 75g protein.

With Keto becoming big business and foods made especially for this way of eating, we examine this craze and find out it's benefits or not. Is it really just another fad diet and a chance for brands to make a quick weight-loss buck?

Listen to find out how Eve copes with this amount of fat, see if Keto clarifies her mind and what happens when she walks by her local bakery!

Find Eve’s kale bread recipe mentioned in the episode here https://evekalinik.com/kale-almond-and-seed-loaf/

This season is kindly sponsored by LYMA. Head to www.lyma.life for further info.

This podcast is produced by Elisa Kennedy
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22 min
December 16, 2021 Christmas Special
Eat, drink & be merry is almost synonymous with the Christmas holidays but can too much of a good thing really be that good after all? In this special Christmas episode Eve challenges Rose to experience the two extremes of enjoying the festivities. We've decided on this challenge to question whether we really do have to completely overindulge to just then feel utterly rubbish come the beginning of the year? Is there perhaps a more relaxed way of enjoying Christmas with all of the foods, booze and fare that we love to enjoy but just a more moderate way of doing it? Or is being more mindful, well, just a bit boring?In this episode we also give you some tips and advice on how to manage and mitigate some of the highs and lows of the festive holidays including immune support, non-alcoholic tipples and how to create pockets of recovery in amongst the madness. The challenge: Rose is literally Ms Santa. She absolutely LOVES Christmas and will definitely be out and about over the holidays. So with this in mind she needs to decide on two nights where she goes all out and indulges on every level. Saying yes to everything including booze, food, singing, dancing etc. with no holds barred approach. In contrast she will also need to decide on two nights that are much more mindful and low key with no alcohol, being conscious of her food choices and trying to get to bed before midnight. Let’s see how she gets on... With creative input from OneFinePlayHere are some of the brands we mentioned in the episode: https://www.noughtyaf.com/ (https://www.noughtyaf.com) https://clean.co/ (https://clean.co) https://seedlipdrinks.com/uk/ (https://seedlipdrinks.com/uk/) https://www.altrient.com/products/altrient-c (https://www.altrient.com/products/altrient-c)https://kalla.com/gb (https://kalla.com/gb) https://www.symprove.com/ (https://www.symprove.com) https://www.renewlife.com/ (https://www.renewlife.com) https://www.quicksilverscientific.com/ (https://www.quicksilverscientific.com)
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37 min
October 05, 2021 Could cold showers hold the key to concentration?
On this special episode of The Wellness Breakdown, Eve sets her friend, Andrea, the Wim Hof Challenge. The Wim Hof method is a combination of cold water therapy and breathing exercises. Wim Hof, the man who developed this lifestyle routine, did so as a means to help manage his stress levels, and since then, champions of the routine have claimed it improves your overall feeling of wellbeing, reduces inflammation, and helps your skin. So we wanted to put the Wim Hoff method to the test. Can this combination of breathing exercises, cold water, and meditation, really increase your mindfulness and reduce your stress? Or will our hosts have to pour cold water on the trend? Let’s find out. The Challenge: Andrea will have to take a daily shower of cold water for an increasing number of seconds over one week - beginning at 15 seconds and ending at 1 minute. Andrea will also have a daily routine of breathing exercises for 15 minutes - paying close attention to her mood, energy, and concentration levels. About the hostsEve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. Previously working in fashion and PR, Eve later studied nutrition and set up her own nutritional practice in London. Eve regularly hosts interactive workshops, talks and retreats, and she also writes regularly on gut health and nutrition for leading print and online publications. Eve is a registered member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Eve is also the author of several books on gut health, such as her most recent published work: Happy Gut, Happy Mind. Rosemary Ferguson is a nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner. After a hugely successful career in modeling Rosemary decided to fulfill her passion for nutrition by studying at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2009, Rose qualified as a naturopath and nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic on Harley Street in London. Rose also writes for publications like Vogue, and is co-founder of healthy junk food brand Filth. In 2015, Rosemary authored her book Juice, which features 100 juice recipes to help cope with modern life!Top Quotes"By doing breathing exercises you're moving the body from the fight or flight mode, and into the rest and digest." - Eve"Don't underestimate the power of breathing and breathing exercises. With the right methods, you can fundamentally reset your nervous system and your entire body." - EveResources Visit Eve’s website https://evekalinik.com/ (here)Visit Rosemary’s website https://www.rosemaryferguson.co.uk/ (here)If you want to learn more about Symprove, head to their https://www.symprove.com/ (website) and useThe code WELLNESSBREAKDOWN15 for 15% off your first order!Visit our website http://thewellnessbreakdown.com (here)This podcast is produced by One FinePlay. You can learn more ushttps://www.onefineplay.com/ ( here)If you want to do the breathing techniques Andrea did in the episode, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNejY1e9ik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNejY1e9ik)
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21 min
September 28, 2021 Can a high protein diet halt your sugar cravings?
About the episodeOn this special episode, Rose sets her friend James the high protein diet challenge, with the aim of reducing his sugar intake. We eat way too much sugar. Most already know about the health conditions associated with too much sugar such as weight gain, high blood pressure, poor sleep, skin problems. The list goes on. A key problem with sugary foods is that they are both addictive and lack nutritional value - leading to a perpetual circle of overeating. That’s where the high protein diet comes in. Advocates of a high protein diet claim you can have improved sleep, increased our energy levels and left feeling more sated after meals. So, can a high protein diet reduce our sugar cravings and lead to a more energised, rested, self, or is it just another health fad we’re better off avoiding? The Challenge: James will eat 1 gram of protein, as per kilo of your body weight, (e.g. If you weigh 60 kilos you’ll eat 60 grams of protein) for one week and abstain from sugary foods. James will pay particular attention to his sleep and energy levels. About the hostsEve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. Previously working in fashion and PR, Eve later studied nutrition and set up her own nutritional practice in London. Eve regularly hosts interactive workshops, talks and retreats, and she also writes regularly on gut health and nutrition for leading print and online publications. Eve is a registered member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Eve is also the author of several books on gut health, such as her most recent published work: Happy Gut, Happy Mind. Rosemary Ferguson is a nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner. After a hugely successful career in modeling Rosemary decided to fulfill her passion for nutrition by studying at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2009, Rose qualified as a naturopath and nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic on Harley Street in London. Rose also writes for publications like Vogue, and is co-founder of healthy junk food brand Filth. In 2015, Rosemary authored her book Juice, which features 100 juice recipes to help cope with modern life!Top Quotes"If you stop feeding the microbes that love the sugar, and your brain that loves the sugar, things start to taste better. Your taste buds do change. Your energy improves. Your sleep improves. Your skin improves." - Rose"When it comes to your diet, if you try to make seismic shifts they won't last. They have to be gradual." - RoseResources Visit Eve’s website https://evekalinik.com/ (here)Visit Rosemary’s website https://www.rosemaryferguson.co.uk/ (here)If you want to learn more about Symprove, head to their https://www.symprove.com/ (website) and useThe code WELLNESSBREAKDOWN15 for 15% off your first order!Visit our website http://thewellnessbreakdown.com (here)This podcast is produced by One FinePlay. You can learn more ushttps://www.onefineplay.com/ ( here)If you want to do the breathing techniques Andrea did in the episode, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNejY1e9ik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNejY1e9ik)
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DISCLAIMER: All the advice and recommendations in this podcast is given generally. If you feel like you have any contraindications to anything we recommend please check with your healthcare provider first.
23 min
September 21, 2021 Intermittent fasting: a better eating routine, or starvation?
About the episodeIn this episode, Rose sets Eve the intermittent fasting challenge. For many of us, we are constantly consuming. Food is addictive and we are always eating. Some of the problems associated with constant consumption include weight gain, digestive problems and brain fog. If we ate less frequently we might feel more alert, have healthier guts, and increased mental clarity. That’s why intermittent fasting has become so popular. Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating; oftentimes 16 hours of fasting followed by an 8 hour window for eating. Advocates claim that having periods of fasting is actually more natural for our digestive systems and can improve our sleep, energy, and mood. So, does intermittent fasting improve our cognitive abilities, our sleep, our energy levels? Or is this another trend that needs to go?The Challenge: For three days out of seven, Eve must fast for a period of 16 hours per day, with a window of 8 hours to eat. About the hostsEve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. Previously working in fashion and PR, Eve later studied nutrition and set up her own nutritional practice in London. Eve regularly hosts interactive workshops, talks and retreats, and she also writes regularly on gut health and nutrition for leading print and online publications. Eve is a registered member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Eve is also the author of several books on gut health, such as her most recent published work: Happy Gut, Happy Mind. Rosemary Ferguson is a nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner. After a hugely successful career in modeling Rosemary decided to fulfill her passion for nutrition by studying at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2009, Rose qualified as a naturopath and nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic on Harley Street in London. Rose also writes for publications like Vogue, and is co-founder of healthy junk food brand Filth. In 2015, Rosemary authored her book Juice, which features 100 juice recipes to help cope with modern life!Top Quotes"Intermittent fasting stops that mindless eating - and when you become mindful about eating your digestion works better. This is because digestion begins in the mouth" - Rose"What intermittent fasting does for a lot of people is make them realise they don't need to be nibbling all day and that giving your gut a break overnight is a wonderful thing." - EveResources Visit Eve’s website https://evekalinik.com/ (here)Visit Rosemary’s website https://www.rosemaryferguson.co.uk/ (here)If you want to learn more about Symprove, head to their https://www.symprove.com/ (website) and useThe code WELLNESSBREAKDOWN15 for 15% off your first order!Visit our website http://thewellnessbreakdown.com (here)This podcast is produced by One FinePlay. You can learn more ushttps://www.onefineplay.com/ ( here)Studies referenced by Eve: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/intermittent-fasting-surprising-update-2018062914156 (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/intermittent-fasting-surprising-update-2018062914156)https://www.nejm
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21 min
September 14, 2021 Can going completely plant based be bad for you?
About the episodeOn today’s episode, Eve makes Rose go completely plant based for two weeks. Increasingly, the decision to have a totally plant based diet is no longer being made simply on ethical grounds, but also for health reasons. There’s been a growing focus on the link between a plant based diet and reduced risk to common health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. But is this really the case, and could going plant based actually have a negative effect on your health? Skeptics of the plant based diet claim the reduced protein can leave you feeling hungry - increasing your tendency to snack. And that it can promote deficiencies, like anaemia. So, is a plant based diet not only the morally conscious choice, but also the health conscious choice as well? Or will the veggies have to eat their words?The Challenge: For two weeks Rose can only consume a completely plant based diet. Paying special attention to the impact of the diet on her energy, mood, and gut health. About the hostsEve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. Previously working in fashion and PR, Eve later studied nutrition and set up her own nutritional practice in London. Eve regularly hosts interactive workshops, talks and retreats, and she also writes regularly on gut health and nutrition for leading print and online publications. Eve is a registered member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Eve is also the author of several books on gut health, such as her most recent published work: Happy Gut, Happy Mind. Rosemary Ferguson is a nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner. After a hugely successful career in modeling Rosemary decided to fulfill her passion for nutrition by studying at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2009, Rose qualified as a naturopath and nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic on Harley Street in London. Rose also writes for publications like Vogue, and is co-founder of healthy junk food brand Filth. In 2015, Rosemary authored her book Juice, which features 100 juice recipes to help cope with modern life!Top Quotes"But for me Plant based is eating a really well-balanced vegan diet which has got loads of fibre, pulses, legumes, nuts. Especially with snacks, not eating things like toast and butter. So it's got me to clean up my act." - Rose"If you're going to eat meat, it's got to be organic, free range, and you have to eat less." - EveResources RAINBOW TRAYBAKE WITH CASHEW PESTO https://www.instagram.com/p/CLuwpIQLl1Q/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CLuwpIQLl1Q/) AVOCADO SMASH WITH OAT CAKES https://www.instagram.com/p/CN_4olfF1x2/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CN_4olfF1x2/)PENNE WITH ARRABBIATA + GREEN SALAD https://www.instagram.com/p/COBDb3fFaAp/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/COBDb3fFaAp/)Visit Eve’s website https://evekalinik.com/ (here)Visit Rosemary’s website https://www.rosemaryferguson.co.uk/ (here)If you want to learn more about Symprove, head to their https://www.symprove.com/ (website) and useThe code WELLNESSBREAKDOWN15 for 15% off your first order!Visit our website http://thewellnessbreakdo
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19 min
September 07, 2021 CBD: The perfect stress solution, or a scam?
About the episodeIn this week’s episode of The Wellness Breakdown, Rose sets Eve the CBD challenge. In the past decade, the CBD industry has exploded. Now, anyone can find CBD oils, teas, sweets, bars, even soaps. According to industry analysts, the CBD market was worth £300 million in 2020.* That figure is expected to more than triple in the next five years. But CBD remains a contentious topic. Advocates of CBD claim it has near miraculous stress and anxiety reducing benefits, while skeptics are still unsure if CBD has any effect at all. So, can CBD really reduce stress and anxiety, or is it all just a load of smoke? Let’s find out. The Challenge: Eve must take three drops of organic 25% CBD oil in the morning, and three drops in the evening, for four weeks. Paying close attention to her sleep, stress, and anxiety levels. About the hostsEve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. Previously working in fashion and PR, Eve later studied nutrition and set up her own nutritional practice in London. Eve regularly hosts interactive workshops, talks and retreats, and she also writes regularly on gut health and nutrition for leading print and online publications. Eve is a registered member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Eve is also the author of several books on gut health, such as her most recent published work: Happy Gut, Happy Mind. Rosemary Ferguson is a nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner. After a hugely successful career in modeling Rosemary decided to fulfill her passion for nutrition by studying at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2009, Rose qualified as a naturopath and nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic on Harley Street in London. Rose also writes for publications like Vogue, and is co-founder of healthy junk food brand Filth. In 2015, Rosemary authored her book Juice, which features 100 juice recipes to help cope with modern life!Top Quotes"Taking CBD didn't make me feel drowsy or spaced out at all. In fact, I would say I was more focused because I was less frenetic and stressed." - Eve"Many people struggle to understand where they can find a quality CBD product from. The key is to always go organic." - Rose Resources *Article quoted above: https://www.savills.co.uk/research_articles/229130/296363-0 (https://www.savills.co.uk/research_articles/229130/296363-0)Visit Eve’s website https://evekalinik.com/ (here)Visit Rosemary’s website https://www.rosemaryferguson.co.uk/ (here)If you want to learn more about Symprove, head to their https://www.symprove.com/ (website) and useThe code WELLNESSBREAKDOWN15 for 15% off your first order!For 20% off orders with Dream Distillery use the code Wellness20!Visit our website http://thewellnessbreakdown.com (here)This podcast is produced by One FinePlay. You can learn more ushttps://www.onefineplay.com/ ( here)Products mentioned: https://wunderworkshop.com/collections/wunder-collection/products/adaptogen-cbd-500mg (Wunder Workshop) https://dreemdistillery.co.uk/product/night-drops/ (Dream Distillery) https://otocbd.com/ritual-hand-balm.html (Otto Hand Cream)https://otocbd.com/sh
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22 min
August 31, 2021 Is fermented foods worth the gut health hype?
About the episodeOn this episode of The Wellness Breakdown, Eve sets Rose a challenge to find out if fermented foods really are worth the gut health hype. Historically, fermenting foods was a practise used as a means to preserve food and drink in the days before refrigeration. But in recent years, fermented foods have made a health comeback. Proponents of fermented foods state that they provide the ‘good bacteria’ needed for a healthy digestive system, and that they aid our sleep and improve our mood. But is this really the case, or is the interest around fermented foods just another fad without the facts to back it up?The challenge: Rose must eat a daily serving of fermented foods for four weeks. About the hostEve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. Previously working in fashion and PR, Eve later studied nutrition and set up her own nutritional practice in London. Eve regularly hosts interactive workshops, talks and retreats, and she also writes regularly on gut health and nutrition for leading print and online publications. Eve is a registered member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Eve is also the author of several books on gut health, such as her most recent published work: Happy Gut, Happy Mind. Rosemary Ferguson is a nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner. After a hugely successful career in modeling Rosemary decided to fulfill her passion for nutrition by studying at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2009, Rose qualified as a naturopath and nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic on Harley Street in London. Rose also writes for publications like Vogue, and is co-founder of healthy junk food brand Filth. In 2015, Rosemary authored her book Juice, which features 100 juice recipes to help cope with modern life!Top Quotes"It's interesting where there's been a correlation between increased digestive problems, IBS being one of them, and fermented foods going out of favour somewhat. But now, they're starting to come back with our greater understanding of gut health." -Eve"When you start to take better care in what you're eating you start to take better care of all aspects of your life." - RoseResources Visit Eve’s website https://evekalinik.com/ (here)Visit Rosemary’s website https://www.rosemaryferguson.co.uk/ (here)If you want to learn more about Symprove, head to their https://www.symprove.com/ (website) and useThe code WELLNESSBREAKDOWN15 for 15% off your first order!Visit our website http://thewellnessbreakdown.com (here)This podcast is produced by One FinePlay. You can learn more ushttps://www.onefineplay.com/ ( here)Products mentioned in the show:Tickles Pickleshttp://ticklespickles.co.uk/ ( http://ticklespickles.co.uk) Miso Tastyhttps://misotasty.com/ ( https://misotasty.com) London Fermentaryhttps://www.londonfermentary.com/ ( https://www.londonfermentary.com)The Cultured Collectivehttps://www.theculturedcollective.co.uk/ ( https://www.theculturedcollective.co.uk)Kombucha brands we love: Jarrhttps://www.jarrkombucha.com/en-gb ( https://www.jarrkombucha.com/en-gb) LA Breweryhttps://labrewery.co.uk/ ( https://labrewe
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19 min

About The Wellness Breakdown

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Welcome to The Wellness Breakdown where we explore the tricky world of wellness, discover what's new and interesting but more importantly weed out the fakes.

In seasons 1-4 our two…