In this first episode of the year, I’m joined by the brilliant Julia Bradbury for a really grounding, eye-opening chat about what “being healthy” actually means when you look beyond the surface. Julia talks me through how her breast cancer diagnosis in 2021 completely changed the way she thinks about her body and her life - not in a “perfect routine” kind of way, but in a very real, human I want to stay well and reduce my risk way. We get into the stuff so many of us ignore until something forces us to pay attention: sleep, stress and cortisol, sugar addiction, blood sugar and inflammation, why being slim doesn’t automatically mean you’re healthy, and how confusing the wellness world can feel when you’re constantly bombarded with advice. Julia also shares the practical things she actually does day to day - getting outside no matter what, morning light, breathwork, moving after meals, batch cooking, and keeping habits simple so you don’t spiral into obsession. We finish on something I really loved: Julia’s honesty about emotional health, and why therapy is now one of her non-negotiables - because physical health isn’t the full picture if you’re holding onto stress or old wounds.

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