Modern Wellness Podcast

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  #177 The Science, Safety and Future of Infrared Sauna with Sunlighten's Joie Risk 22.07.2026 42min

  Today we discover the benefits of Infrared Sauna, and deep dive into the facts and figures behind one of the wellness industry's most exciting areas. Sammi is joined by Joie Risk, UK and EU Managing Director of Sunlighten, to discuss the booming UK sauna market and the science, safety and quality behind infrared therapy. Joie shares Sunlighten’s origins and explains how infrared differs from traditional saunas. They discuss the research behind infrared therapy, including its potential benefits for recovery, sleep, stress, cellular and mitochondrial health, and detoxification. Joie explains why factors like wavelength, dosage and distance matter and they also explore how infrared saunas are being adopted by elite athletes, hotels, clinics and workplaces.Plus there's a look at Sunlighten's range of products and its London showroom and Infrared Sauna Club, and stay tuned to the end if you want to hear how you could be in with a chance to experience it yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #176 Tap Water Safety, Wellness Dating & How Much Tinned Fish Are You Buying? 20.07.2026 36min

  It’s the last Monday episode of the series before we break for the summer! First up... would you go for a run on a date? The rise of the “wellness date” reflects a deeper redefinition of modern romance. As dating app fatigue sets in, an entire generation is craving more honest interactions—and a shared breathwork class, a yoga session, or a guided meditation for two often reveals far more than an hour of polite conversation over drinks.Next up… tap water. It’s a controversial topic in the wellness industry. Are you happy to plug straight from the tap or are you firmly filtered? The team dig in to the stats to uncover what really is going on, and should we really be worried about how much water we’re drinking rather than the quality of the water itself? Read the fantastic article in Stylist here: https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/nutrition/are-water-filters-a-health-con/1096743And in Trending, Adrienne is looking at tinned fish. Whilst we covered the Sardine Diet earlier in the series, and did not advise that level of fish consumption, as a part of a balanced diet the stats really do not lie. There’s no denying the vibe for tinned fish has changed from world war rations to east London hipster, but will you be cracking open a can yourself? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #175 The Future of Nervous System Regulation with Mike North, PhD. Founder of Shiftwave. 15.07.2026 51min

  It’s not often we get to experience something truly groundbreaking. Sammi has experienced Shiftwave first-hand and in his words “this is one of the most impactful recovery and performance technologies I’ve experienced.”Shiftwave regulates the autonomic nervous system using powerful, pulsed pressure wave technology. Today Sammi's joined by co-founder Mike North, PhD to dive into the science behind the extraordinary Shiftwave and the incredible journey of bringing this technology to market.Built in a lab by Shiftwave’s team of scientists, efficacy sits at the heart of this recovery and performance technology. It’s used by some of the world’s most elite athletes and high performers, as well as on the front line in war zones to supporting people with trauma. From how we need to change our thinking about nervous system regulation, to just how vital measurement is to changing the world, this conversation is a wide ranging deep dive into truly cutting edge tech.To find out more go to shiftwave.co and follow them @shiftwavepro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #174 The World Cup Reaches Fever Pitch & Balenciaga is on a Wellness Kick 13.07.2026 35min

  We start today with Balenciaga's latest move in ultra-lux athleisure. Its new TechWear line, debuting as part of the Fall 2026 collection titled “Body & Being.”, melds sport, technology and the House’s legacy of savoir-faire, the line is engineered as a direct response to today’s wellness-focused lifestyles and health-conscious rituals. But with jackets costing upwards of two and a half THOUSAND pounds, the team ask, who is this for really? And next up, with the World Cup well and truly reaching fever pitch, especially after the weekend's results (did the team predict correctly?), we look at what the world cup means for business. Come on England! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #173 Navigating the Science of Gut Health Testing: Dr. Megan Rossi in conversation with Adrienne Adhami - REPLAY 08.07.2026 42min

  With our focus on the Oral Microbiome in this week's episode, we thought for our Wednesday bonus we'd look back to our episode with Dr Megan Rossi, queen of the Gut Microbiome where she joined Adrienne to discuss the current state of gut health testing and its potential, explaining the nuances and limitations of commercial gut health tests.Dr Megan Rossi (PhD, RD) founded The Gut Health Doctor in 2017 with a dream to empower everyone to take control of their health. As a scientist and practising clinician, she became frustrated that the ground-breaking research from her team and other colleagues around the world wasn’t reaching the public. Instead, dangerous myths and fads shared online were negatively impacting on the wellbeing of her patients.Her new business Smart Strains aims to revolutionise how people understand and use live bacterial supplements. Through this game-changing range, she is empowering everyone to care for themselves and their families, providing the right strain, at the right time, in the right way – and only when you need it. With an award-winning PhD in probiotics and a family of products that use only the strains backed by international health bodies, Dr Megan Rossi is bringing credibility and clarity back to live bacterial supplements.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #172 Oral Hygiene, Record numbers at the gym & we’ve run out of Protein 06.07.2026 41min

  We start with the news that the UK health and fitness sector has achieved record growth, with reports showing a record 12.2 million people over the age of 16 are now members of a health and fitness club in the UK.Then we turn to gains. The explosive “protein-maxxing” consumer trend and massive demand from GLP-1 weight-loss users has caused a severe global whey protein shortage.And lastly, in Trending, Adrienne is discussing our Oral Hygiene.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #171 Decoding Longevity Medicine: Precision Care, Peptides, and Practical Wellness with HUM2N Founder Dr Mohammed Enayat 01.07.2026 47min

  Today Adrienne is joined by Dr Mohammed Enayat, a London-trained GP and founder of HUM2N, a physician-led longevity and personalised medicine clinic, to discuss his shift from reactive, organ-based healthcare toward functional “root cause” and longevity/precision medicine using richer diagnostics. They explore how wellness has become mainstream, what people really mean by “longevity”, and how HUM2N integrates traditional care with functional medicine, advanced therapies, and specialist networks. The conversation covers peptides (licensed options like GLP-1s versus unlicensed, unregulated products) emphasising risks, self-dosing concerns, and the need for physician oversight, screening, and ongoing biomarker monitoring. They also discuss the future of luxury wellness and hospitality moving toward safer, medically guided programmes with diagnostics and follow-up, plus accessible daily habits like cardio and strength training, chewing food, hydration, and timing meals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #170 Finding Balance In Busy Lives: Modern Wellness Podcast On Tour 29.06.2026 35min

  The team are coming at you from Ireland this week, as they reflect on the talk they gave at The Gathering, an event held at The Deerstone in Wicklow for Wellness Industry Professionals.Adrienne, Sammi, and Oli were there to give a discussion around modern wellbeing, self-care, and finding balance while navigating busy lives and careers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #169 Energy, Healing, & Recharging You Battery with Sun Kyeong's Emilie Weston 24.06.2026 47min

  Today Adrienne is joined by Emilie Weston, an experienced practitioner with over 25 years in helping individuals restore their energy, heal from chronic fatigue, and explore the realm of energy and consciousness. Emilie works at Sun Kyeong and in this episode shares her personal healing journey, the role of energy in health, and practical ways to enhance vitality through mind, body, and spiritual practices.If you're curious about energy healing and want to explore practices that support vitality, consider trying Emilie’s online vibration meditation or booking a treatment at Sun Kyeong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #168 Iron, The truth about sunscreen & Who wants a gym in their hotel room? 22.06.2026 44min

  It’s summertime in the UK and social media is awash with influencers airing their concerns about sunscreen. Too much exposure to the sun has traditionally been seen as a danger. Now claims that sunscreen is toxic flood the internet. What does the science say? Next up, we look at Conde Nast’s recent article “Forget hotel gyms – the latest luxury is wellness delivered straight to your room” From Peloton bikes and LED masks to minibars stocked with CBD drops and sleep patches, the world's best hotels have turned your bedroom into the ultimate fitness sanctuary. Is this the kind of thing that might get you booking? And lastly, in trending, Adrienne brings iron to the table. We’re seeing it everywhere, from supplements to food, but what’s the deal with it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #167 Feeling Life’s Potential: The Unique Approach of Kamalaya Koh Samui with Gopal Kumar 17.06.2026 51min

  On today's special episode of The Modern Wellness podcast, Adrienne speaks with Gopal Kumar, General Manager & Director of Wellness Development at Kamalaya Koh Samui.Visiting wellness retreats has become increasingly popular, but what makes Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand stand out? In this episode Adrienne reflects on her visit along with Gopal, who explains what makes Kamalaya's approach to wellness so unique. Kamalaya Koh Samui is a multi-award-winning Wellness Sanctuary nestled within a lush tropical landscape on the southern coastline of Koh Samui, Thailand. Kamalaya offers a synergistic wellness experience to help people reconnect to life’s potential and achieve optimal wellbeing.The cuisine, service style, natural surroundings, and even the architecture have been thoughtfully designed to support and enhance the wellness therapies and services. The land itself is a powerful part of the healing journey, allowing guests to experience the restorative power of nature firsthand. At the heart of Kamalaya lies a centuries-old cave, once used by Buddhist monks as a place of meditative retreat, where Guests are welcome to enter the sacred space for quiet reflection and meditation.Find out more at kamalaya.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #166 Apple’s AI Health Coach, Pilates Backlash & the Danger of Energy Drinks 15.06.2026 48min

  We start with news that Apple is scaling back plans for a virtual health coach, code-named Mulberry, as part of an effort to rethink how the company approaches the market for wellness services. The company now plans to take some of the features it had planned for the artificial intelligence-powered offering and roll them out individually over time within its Health app. This may comes as a surprise, but Apple is facing tougher competition in the health-tracking market, with rivals including Oura and Whoop offering more compelling and useful features, particularly through their iPhone apps. Read more here. Next up we’re looking at Energy Drinks. Are you a fan? Verywell have published an article that lists the potential dangers that come from consuming these. The list includes… drinking energy drinks can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. Energy drinks can cause anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness. And dental health isn’t untouched either… regular consumption of energy drinks may lead to tooth enamel erosion. Read the article here. And in Trending… Adrienne reckons pilates is on the decline. Have you been seeing the backlash against Pilates? Online it seems that the conversation is that it’s no strength training, but is this unfair? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #165 The Sleep Revolution: How Eight Sleep is Transforming Rest and Health with Alex Zatarain 10.06.2026 38min

  Today on the show the brilliant Alex Zatarain (@alexzatarainj) is our guest, cofounder of Eight Sleep. She joins Oli to discuss all things sleep! Eight Sleep’s revolutionary Pod 5 uses a sensor-embedded mattress cover to track biometrics (including heart rate, HRV, respiratory rate and sleep stages) and then actively improve sleep by adjusting bed temperature in real time, waking users during lighter sleep, and optionally mitigating snoring via an adjustable base that elevates to open airways. Alex explains why temperature is a key sleep signal, how our modern indoor environments disrupt regulation, and how Eight Sleep's Autopilot mode uses algorithms and new AI capabilities to respond to, and predict, sleep needs using tags like alcohol, late meals or stress, alongside large-scale data. It's mind blowing stuff, and as we say all the time on the show - sleep is so important, and yet so often overlooked. So get ready to chuck out your old pillows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #164 Pro-Aging, The Rise of Neurowellness & Ill-health in later years 08.06.2026 48min

  We start with the news that as individuals, we bear at least 80% of the responsibility for our ill health in old age, according to a report aimed at challenging the belief that physical decline is either inevitable or primarily the responsibility of the state. The report, launched at the Smart Ageing Summit in Oxford last month, argues that individuals have far greater control over their longevity than is commonly understood. The authors call on the government to take legislative action on alcohol comparable to restrictions on smoking. Read more on The Guardian.Next up, neurowellness is moving from niche to mainstream as people realise one of their biggest health bottlenecks isn’t willpower, it’s nervous system overload. Sleep has become the on-ramp. Wearables turned a private struggle into a daily metric: “What’s your sleep score?” When scores stay low, the message is clear: the autonomic nervous system is stuck in low-grade fight-or-flight, showing up as fragmented sleep, anxiety, inflammation, brain fog, hormonal disruption and burnout. And in trending, Adrienne looks at the rise of Pro-aging. People embracing old age, and the changes to the body that come with it. From grey hairs, to laughter lines, why shouldn’t we be proud of how our body looks, even in later life? A message from Sammi:I’m taking part in a fundraising challenge this week for CALM (suicide prevention), in memory of our friend Dan who passed away in 2019.6 of us (friends of over 30 years) are attempting to cross every vehicle chain ferry in the UK - in an electric car - in under 24 hours.It came from a line in Dan’s eulogy about a conversation on the Cowes chain ferry. Felt like something he would have loved.The BBC are filming it and the Royal Navy are getting involved so it’s turning into a big one.Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 and young people aged 15–39 in the UK, so it’s a cause that really matters.If you’re up for supporting, here’s the link: https://www.chainferrychallenge.com/donate-to-calm-and-win(You can also guess our finishing time + win a piece of art)You can check out everything about the challenge here:https://www.chainferrychallenge.com/homeThank you 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #163 The Nation’s 5k: Esmée Gummer’s Challenge to Get 1 Million People Moving 03.06.2026 38min

  In today's special Wednesday Interview show Sammi is joined by the remarkable Esmée Gummer (@esmee_ldn). At one point, Esmée was told that she’d never walk again – but now she’s preparing to host a run club in every city in the UK and get a million people moving in the process. The Nation's 5k is a project launched by community leader Esmée where she's taking a free 5k club to every city in the UK, arriving at each city on foot by running 5,000km to the 77 events over 99 days. In this chat she discusses the challenge further, and the motivation behind it, in a truly inspiring conversation. Once you've listened head over to https://www.thenations5k.com/ and get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #162 ALO’s Superyacht, Hotspan, & the importance of getting out in nature 01.06.2026 50min

  First up, to mark its expansion across Europe with new stores opening in luxury destinations like Cannes and Saint-Tropez, Alo launched the Alo Voyage: Wellness Club at Sea, which recently set sail to offer an invitation-only experience aboard a 72-meter private yacht. Aboard the yacht, guests are invited to partake in elevated wellness offerings like lymphatic drainage, IV therapy and pilates. Sounds nice doesn’t it?Next, it’s the news we all know really, but studies show that spending 120 minutes in nature per week is associated with good health and wellbeing. The researchers found that compared to no nature exposure contact, exposure of at least 120 mins in nature was associated with a 59% increased likelihood of reporting good health and 23% higher well-being.And in trending, step forward one of two of our in-house hot men. Move over Healthspan, Hotspan is the new goal. How long can you maintain your hotness? Apparently that’s the new goal for the modern man.A message from Sammi:I’m taking part in a fundraising challenge next month for CALM (suicide prevention), in memory of our friend Dan who passed away in 2019.6 of us (friends of over 30 years) are attempting to cross every vehicle chain ferry in the UK - in an electric car - in under 24 hours.It came from a line in Dan’s eulogy about a conversation on the Cowes chain ferry. Felt like something he would have loved.The BBC are filming it and the Royal Navy are getting involved so it’s turning into a big one.Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 and young people aged 15–39 in the UK, so it’s a cause that really matters.If you’re up for supporting, here’s the link: https://www.chainferrychallenge.com/donate-to-calm-and-win(You can also guess our finishing time + win a piece of art)You can check out everything about the challenge here:https://www.chainferrychallenge.com/homeThank you 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #161 Scaling Heights: Dan Murray on Brain Health, Supplement Efficacy, and Strategic Growth 27.05.2026 41min

  In today’s fascinating interview, Oli interviews Dan Murray (@danmurrayserter) founder of brand Heights, who produce science-backed supplements for your brain and gut.They cover everything from Dan’s background in entrepreneurship and even podcasting, and how his experience with panic attacks, insomnia and broader mental health challenges led him to seek root causes beyond SSRIs and sleeping pills.Dan explains how marketing challenges within the supplementation space has prompted Heights to focus on scientific dosages, in-house research, and storytelling. From building an audience via a newsletter to early organic advocacy from customers like Stephen Fry and Steven Bartlett, this is a wide ranging conversation that is essential for anyone that wants to understand more about supplementation and its place in the wellness industry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #160 Vagus Nerve Stimulators, Cosy Gaming & Are we turning ourselves into lab rats? 25.05.2026 42min

  First up, we start with the worrying news that people in the UK are sending thousands of unregulated substances that claim to support weight-loss and wellness to laboratories for testing, as experts say the underground market for injectable peptides has exploded. With the relative ease that people are able to get subscriptions, via online pharmacies, or other means, it seems like this worrying rise of unregulated substances being normalised isn’t going anywhere for now. Next up, we look at the latest tech trend, as in 2026, the stress-lowering, sleep-boosting hack to know is activating your vagus nerve – not via meditation or yin yoga, but by outsourcing the task to an electrical Vagus Nerve Stimulation device. Put simply, the vagus nerve is the body’s internal superhighway, sending messages between your brain and organs and facilitating the shift into ‘rest mode’. There are lots of products out there in the market, from chairs to headbands, so what do the team think? And in trending Adrienne looks at the rise of cosy gaming, which is a genre of video games and a cultural movement focused on relaxation, comfort, and low-stress play.A message from Sammi:I’m taking part in a fundraising challenge next month for CALM (suicide prevention), in memory of our friend Dan who passed away in 2019.6 of us (friends of over 30 years) are attempting to cross every vehicle chain ferry in the UK - in an electric car - in under 24 hours.It came from a line in Dan’s eulogy about a conversation on the Cowes chain ferry. Felt like something he would have loved.The BBC are filming it and the Royal Navy are getting involved so it’s turning into a big one.Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 and young people aged 15–39 in the UK, so it’s a cause that really matters.If you’re up for supporting, here’s the link: https://www.chainferrychallenge.com/donate-to-calm-and-win(You can also guess our finishing time + win a piece of art)You can check out everything about the challenge here:https://www.chainferrychallenge.com/homeThank you 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #159 Keeping Wellness Simple: Edward Thomas on Paragon Studio, Luxury Fitness Equipment & Founder Branding 20.05.2026 36min

  Today on the show Adrienne speaks with Edward Thomas, Founder of Paragon Studio, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of luxury gym equipment and bespoke wellness spaces. Drawing from a background as super-yacht crew, Ed is a prominent entrepreneur in the high-end fitness sector. In this wide ranging conversation, Ed explains how his first business, Gym Marine, grew by designing yacht gyms, and how that specific brand of wellness evolved over 12 years from basic outdoor cardio setups to dedicated indoor gyms with strength training, recovery tools, and features like saunas, cold plunges, red light, and even onboard cryo chambers. You may well have seen Ed on LinkedIn, where like today he discusses his journey launching Paragon Studio, early product design mistakes around scalability and cost, and the importance of hiring a skilled team and embracing latest technological advancements. It's a fascinating listen for entrepreneurs and wellness fanatics alike, now whose got a yacht we can borrow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #158 Spotify x Peloton Partnership, Health Anxiety 2.0 & is Miami becoming the new wellness hub? 18.05.2026 43min

  There's lots for the team to delve in to this week! First up is the news that as of April 2026, Spotify and Peloton have partnered to launch a new fitness hub featuring over 1,400 on-demand, ad-free, and guided workout classes for Spotify Premium users globally. The content includes strength, yoga, cardio, and Pilates classes, along with specialized curated playlists, accessible directly within the Spotify app.Next up, with the ever increasing rise of health tracking, health anxiety is on the rise. Health Anxiety, or Illness Anxiety Disorder, is a fear and preoccupation with the belief that one has, or is in danger of developing, a serious illness like cancer, ALS, or a heart attack, but as technology allows us to track our biomarkers like never before, is this anxiety creeping in to every day life too? And finally, in Trending, Adrienne is looking across the pond at Miami. Is it becoming the new global wellness hub? A message from Sammi:I’m taking part in a fundraising challenge next month for CALM (suicide prevention), in memory of our friend Dan who passed away in 2019.6 of us (friends of over 30 years) are attempting to cross every vehicle chain ferry in the UK - in an electric car - in under 24 hours.It came from a line in Dan’s eulogy about a conversation on the Cowes chain ferry. Felt like something he would have loved.The BBC are filming it and the Royal Navy are getting involved so it’s turning into a big one.Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 and young people aged 15–39 in the UK, so it’s a cause that really matters.If you’re up for supporting, here’s the link: https://www.chainferrychallenge.com/donate-to-calm-and-win(You can also guess our finishing time + win a piece of art)You can check out everything about the challenge here:https://www.chainferrychallenge.com/homeThank you 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.