What's My Age Again?

Ultra-processed foods are one of the biggest conversations in nutrition, and one of the most confusing.

Is all processed food bad? Do you really have to ditch the freezer nuggets?

In this bonus episode, Dr Nichola Conlon explains what warning signs you need to look out for on your food labels, what a controlled clinical trial revealed about overeating UPFs, and how these foods can affect biological ageing.

She’ll answer your questions on finding a realistic middle ground and whether past damage can be reversed.

And she settles the great online debate: Is yoghurt ultra-processed?

Plus we'll delve into the case files of an Eastenders legend.

Got a question for Dr Nichola? Send it in via our socials.

Resident Scientist: Dr. Nichola Conlon

Producer: Mick Coyle

Sound Designer: James Stodd

Production Manager: Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer: Finn Ryan

Head of Production: Cat Moran

30 marathons in 30 days. Seven Ironmans across seven continents. He says he loves pain...but can Spencer Matthews handle the pain of childbirth?

With his wife Vogue having just welcomed their 4th child, we hooked Spencer up to a TENS machine to simulate labour contractions. Turns out extreme endurance training might not prepare you for EVERYTHING...

The former Made in Chelsea star has swapped partying for extreme fitness, become obsessed with health data and developed a resting heart rate most of us can only dream of. But will his years of extreme training give him the edge, or is even Spencer Matthews capable of reaching his limit?

He gets into what ageing, addiction and pushing himself physically have taught him about resilience AND reveals what actually makes him cry (spoiler : it's not the birth of his children). He also reveals why he thinks longevity is overrated, and why living to 120 is absolutely NOT on his bucket list.

And then there’s the big question: can Spencer beat his wife Vogue’s famously young biological age?

He says he’s not competitive.

We’re not so sure.

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In this episode, Dr Nic’s taking us on a journey to unravel the science behind collagen.

Seems everyone’s taking it these days, but what’s really going on when we add it to our diet?

Our resident scientist looks at how lifestyle choices can influence our collagen production, the role of nutrition and exercise in promoting collagen, and the emerging trends in collagen-based therapies.

Plus she’ll answer your questions and give you another sneak peek with another of our What’s My Age Again celebrities, with Dani Dyer going under the microscope.

Throw your questions into the comments section and we’ll be back to answer them in a future episode.

Resident Scientist: Dr. Nichola Conlon

Producer: Mick Coyle

Sound Designer: James Stodd

Production Manager: Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer: Finn Ryan

Head of Production: Cat Moran

Lucy Beaumont is terrified of what ageing might do to her.

And after coming last on Taskmaster, Mastermind, Pointless and The Weakest Link….will she come last in the ageing stakes too?

At 42, the comedian admits she expected her biological age test to be bad.

Years of comedy, questionable eating habits, anxiety, a traumatic C-section, pissy pants, divorce and a lifelong fear of getting ill have left Lucy wondering exactly what all that stress has done to her body.

But is laughter really the best medicine here? And has a chaotic life actually worked in her favour? 

It’s time to find out!

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If you want to try the Glycanage test for yourself, they are offering 25% off for WMAA listeners with the code WHATSMYAGEAGAIN25. Go to https://glycanage.com T&Cs apply.

What's My Age Again? is Sponsored by wayfair.co.uk

They've got everything you need to make sure that as you grow and mature, your space does too! 

Shop now at Wayfair.co.uk. 

In this special episode brought to you in partnership with tombola & Breast Cancer Now Alexandra Burke joins Katherine Ryan for a very honest conversation about friendship, family, motherhood, grief, love, ageing and why sometimes the best thing you can do is simply talk to someone.

She's had an incredible career, is currently playing Chaka Khan in the West End and opens up about the importance of having people around you who will listen, check in and tell you when you need to hear something.

She discusses why sometimes getting out for a walk is the perfect way to have start difficult or uncomfortable conversations, how losing her mum helped her find the people she can truly rely on, why she makes a point of checking in with her friends, and how crying with a friend can sometimes be exactly what you need.

This breast cancer awareness month, tombola and Breast Cancer Now are reminding us all to check in with the people who matter the most to us, grab your girls, take a walk and ask “what was the last time you checked?”
"When did you last check your breasts?"

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Comedy royalty Nish Kumar reflects on his experience meeting OG baddie Jennifer Lopez, how Brett Goldstein got him into therapy, and why he chased Boris Johnson’s car screaming the C-word. 

They discuss the mental toll of having the right-wing press turn against you, and why it will never stop Nish’s truth telling. He also reveals all about turning down Last One Laughing and why you can’t put a price on your integrity.  

After decades of pints pints pints, Nish has turned over a new leaf as he enters his 40s and at the very least is entertaining the idea of drinking less. Rome wasn’t built in a day.  

He also opens up about his life changing experiences with EMDR therapy and all the bones he’s broken while playing football.  

But will a lifetime of standing up for the little man have taken a toll on his longevity? 

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If you want to try the Glycanage test for yourself, they are offering 25% off for WMAA listeners with the code WHATSMYAGEAGAIN25. Go to https://glycanage.com T&Cs apply.

Join our resident scientist Dr. Nichola Conlon, as she takes a fascinating dive into the mysterious realm of brain fog.

In this bonus episode of "What's My Age Again," discover the science behind this all-too-common experience and learn practical ways to combat it.

We'll explore the biological factors at play, such as stress, sleep and hormones and discuss how they impact our cognitive function.

Dr. Nic also shares her expert insights on how to identify the root causes of your brain fog and provide tips to improve your mental sharpness

Leave your own questions in the comments section for Dr Nic to address in future episodes!

Resident Scientist: Dr. Nichola Conlon

Producer: Mick Coyle

Sound Designer: James Stodd

Production Manager: Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer: Finn Ryan

Head of Production: Cat Moran

Louis Theroux has spent his career getting other people to reveal their deepest, darkest secrets. Today, it’s his turn.

BAFTA-winning documentary-maker, podcast host, accidental TikTok star and self-confessed overworker, Louis joins Katherine Ryan for a conversation about sex, marriage, alcohol, ageing, insecurity and the relentless need to achieve.

He admits just how many sex positions he knew as a child, explains the nightly smoking routine he swears wasn’t an addiction, and jokes that he was “an incel before it was fashionable”, Louis gets real about the habits and experiences that have followed him from childhood into his 50s.

He also opens up about the reality of keeping a marriage alive, raising children while constantly working, and why switching off can feel almost impossible..

So is all that work, stress and questionable life advice catching up with him?

Let’s see what his biological age has to say…

Is there really such a thing as dressing for your age? 

In this special episode brought to you by F&F, Grazia fashion editor Rebecca Lowthorpe reveals why the old rules about ageing and fashion no longer apply. Because in reality, most people don't have a style problem. They have a confidence problem. 

We chat on how you can find your personal uniform, avoid style ruts, and Rebecca shares the EXACT habits stylish women use to look effortlessly put together at any age. Plus, we reveal the timeless pieces EVERY woman should own, and the surprising reason stylish women seem to get more confident as they get older. 

If you've ever stood in front of a wardrobe full of clothes and thought, "I have nothing to wear," - for a start, that's not true - and this episode is for you. Style it out with F&F and shop in-store and online now! 

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New episodes every Tuesday.

Follow us on social:
www.instagram.com/whatsmyageagain_pod
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If you want to try the Glycanage test for yourself, they are offering 25% off for WMAA listeners with the code WHATSMYAGEAGAIN25. Go to https://glycanage.com T&Cs apply.

So, what secrets has Dr Nic been keeping from us?!

On this week’s episode of Second Opinion, our resident scientist gets personal, sharing her everyday habits, routines, and non-negotiables that put her on the front foot based on her years of research.

PLUS she reveals her own biological age.

It’s a more intimate and revealing episode than usual, because Dr Nic isn’t just explaining the research this time, she’s talking about herself.

She’s also answering your questions on where longevity science is going next, and how you can be at the forefront of it.

Producer – Mick Coyle

Sound Designer – James Stodd

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran