This week I’m joined by journalist and author Farrah Storr. Farrah was the editor of Women’s Health magazine, Cosmo and Elle. In 2018 she published The Discomfort Zone: How to Get What You Want by Living Fearlessly. She is passionate about personal growth, the need to embrace discomfort, the implausibility of having it all (at one time) and making space for a creative outlet.

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at protein powders.

More about Farrah:

The Discomfort Zone

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Discomfort-Zone-What-Living-Fearlessly/dp/0349415358

Farrah's newsletter:

Things Worth Knowing

https://farrah.substack.com/

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I’m joined by neuroscientist, medical doctor, Senior Lecturer at MIT, and author of the best-selling book The Source, Dr Tara Swart. Tara’s works focuses on disseminating the simple and pragmatic neuroscience-based messages which support that we have the power to change our destiny and reach our fullest potential by harnessing manifestation and reshaping our brain.

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at nature bathing.

More about Tara:

‘The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life’ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Source-Open-Your-Mind-Change/dp/B07KM72PJB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38YJHOOCW5IP7&keywords=the+source&qid=1665134875&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjM4IiwicXNhIjoiMS44MiIsInFzcCI6IjIuMjkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+source%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-1

Book on gratitude mentioned at 23 minutes:

https://gratitudediaries.com/

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I’m joined by psychotherapist, relationship expert, and author, Jessica Baum. Jessica’s work is focused on developing a meaningful connection with oneself and on understanding our own core patterns so that we can better understand how we relate in our relationships. 

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at bone broth - is it a cure-all drink?

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I’m joined by self-development coach, manifesting expert, and author, Roxie Nafousi. Roxie turned her life around by practising manifestation and shifting her mindset. She is deeply committed to helping others see the infinite power that lies within them so that they can create the lives they desire.

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at adaptogenic mushrooms – are they healthful or overhyped?

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I’m joined by Sarah Stein Lubrano from The School of Life, a global organisation of psychologists, philosophers and writers dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful, fulfilled, and resilient lives through useful tools and resources

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at having a daily gratitude practice.

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I’m joined by clinical psychologist, trauma expert and author, Dr Sam Akbar. From understanding how your brain works and challenging your thought-processes to having more self-compassion, Sam’s work centres around providing sensitive and realistic guidance and tools to feel calmer, less stressed, and more resilient to life challenges.

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at collagen supplements.

More about Sam:

‘Stressilient: How to Build Stree and Build Resilience’

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008448043/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_dl_AF3DXW7323ERQZ4G7XN7

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I’m joined by National Geographic explorer, longevity expert and author, Dan Buettner. Dan’s work centres on reverse-engineering the lifestyles of individuals living in the Blue Zones, the regions in the world with the greatest number of centenarians, and specifically, how these individuals eat, move, live, and interact with others to live long and healthy lives.

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at cold showers.

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I’m joined by Dr Hazel Wallace, medical doctor, registered nutritionist (ANutr), best-selling author and founder of The Food Medic. Hazel is currently leading the conversation on making women’s health count within medicine and healthcare.

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at celery juice. Does the research back the ‘healing elixir’ claims?

More about Hazel:

‘The Female Factor’ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-Factor-Making-womens-health/dp/1529382866 

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I’m joined by Russell Foster CBE, one of the most prominent sleep experts globally and professor of circadian neuroscience at Oxford University. Russell’s research centres around sleep, the body clock and how the two profoundly affect our biology and our overall health and wellbeing.

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at matcha versus coffee, where should we get our caffeine from.

More about Russell:

‘Life Time: The New Science of the Body Clock, and How it Can Revolutionize Your Sleep and Health’ 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Time-Science-Revolutionize-Health/dp/0241529301

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I’m joined by behavioural change expert and author Shahroo Izadi. After working in addiction treatment within the criminal justice system, Shahroo realised she could utilise the same tools to help the masses change their unwanted patterns of behaviour and now helps individuals with binge eating, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and social media use to name a few.

We discuss:

Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we’re looking at mindful eating. 

DISCLAIMER: this episode touches on eating disorders and Shahroo’s personal experience in this regard. Please take care listening and talk to your GP if you need support or guidance.

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