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Each Tuesday, The Pool’s resident agony aunt Viv Groskop tackles personal problems, emotional issues and all the nightmares of life both large and small.Viv Groskop gained her agony aunt qualifications at the School of Life, having made a load of mistakes, said a lot of idiotic things, smoked way too many cigarettes (40 a day at one time) and drunk too many glasses of wine, including wine she didn’t even like. She’s had lots of miniature everyday breakdowns where she’s used good friends, sel ...
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We Are Women

Mint Velvet & Viv Groskop

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We Are Women is a podcast from Mint Velvet exploring the triumphs and challenges of being a woman and what empowers us. Hosted by acclaimed writer, broadcaster and comedian Viv Groskop, each episode will feature a host of experts and interesting individuals tackling a new hot topic. #WeAreWomen
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Inspirational women share advice on presenting and confidence, with comedian and writer Viv Groskop. Want to learn the secrets of brilliant public speaking? Each episode, Viv chats to a guest about what owning the room means to them. What is their approach to commanding attention and respect in the workplace, and beyond? This is the place to hear personal experiences of wonderful women at the top of their game, as they talk all things power, presence and performance. You’ll find lots of prac ...
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How can we understand and improve the modern world? Join our discussion programme exploring new ideas and global trends from Pictet Group, one of Europe's leading independent investment managers, where we hear from leading experts share ideas and insights considering a plethora of fields to push intellectual frontiers. The show is a collaboration between Pictet, and How To Academy, London’s leading public forum for sharing big thinking.
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Power Hour

Adrienne Herbert

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Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast with Adrienne Herbert! What could you do, if you dedicated just one hour each day to improving yourself and your life? Could getting up one hour earlier each day be the key to unlocking your full potential? Power Hour is a weekly podcast that will motivate you to pursue your passion and to achieve success. Join host Adrienne Herbert as she speaks to today’s leading coaches, creatives, change makers and innovators; finding out about their morning routines, da ...
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Comedian Hatty Ashdown (Comedy Centrals Give out Girls/BBC Radio4) is joined each episode by a different mum from the world of comedy - always with no judgement, no filter on this crazy ride of life, work, sprogs and being bloody great women .
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Get It Off Your Breasts

Emma Gannon and Lliana Bird

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Get It Off Your Breasts is a female-led roundtable discussion with a difference. Hosted by Emma Gannon and Lliana Bird, this weekly podcast features unfiltered conversations, tackling a diverse mix of modern day issues that get under the skin of an always-on hyper-connected society. Produced by Shola Aleje Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My goal right from the beginning was that I wanted it to be a podcast that, when it stopped, you didn’t feel worse,” says Cariad Lloyd, host of Griefcast, a weekly interview podcast where media personalities share stories about loved ones they've lost. “We’re all in this club that no one asked to join, and it’s really helpful when you realize there’s other people in the club. Part of grief is feeling quite isolated, so when you realize, ‘Oh, it's not just me,’ It does help.” In each episode, ...
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Mumsnet’s hit forum Am I Being Unreasonable? is spreading its wings with the release of a new podcast hosted by Lucy Porter and Aasmah Mir. AIBU? podcast takes inspiration from AIBU?’s trademark mix of social dilemmas, intensive discussion about how often to change your bra, and disagreement for the sake of it, each episode features Lucy and Aasmah discussing posts from the AIBU? board and attempting to come to sensible conclusions - with celebrity guests joining-in to pass judgement on a se ...
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2023's episode with the wonderful Viv Groskop. From the episode notes... Happy high status is a new way of thinking about confidence and how you relate to yourself. It's how actors and comedians enhance thei…
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In this episode of the Power Hour Adrienne speaks with integrative psychotherapist Sophie Scott about her new book, You Are Not Alone In This. They discuss the often invisible efforts of caregivers in supporting loved ones with mental health issues, the concept of masking emotions, and the importance of self-care for caregivers. Sophie shares her p…
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In this conversation, Megan Hellerer, a career coach and author of 'Directional Living', discusses the concept of living directionally rather than destinationally. She emphasizes the importance of fulfillment over mere achievement and explores how societal pressures can lead to feelings of unfulfillment among high achievers. Megan encourages listen…
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As a bonus for this week Adrienne is sharing this episode from her other show Modern Wellness Podcast. This week Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi kick off season three with a discussion on wellness trends for 2025. Think biohacking going mainstream, male fertility awareness, practical longevity, and the rise of fibre. Plus there's the new 'Modern Wellness …
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In this conversation, Dr. Federica Amati, head nutritionist at ZOE, discusses her journey into nutrition science and public health, emphasising the importance of prevention in healthcare. She highlights the rise of chronic diseases and the need for personalised nutrition, while addressing misconceptions about alcohol and the impact of ultra-process…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing an episode from April 2024 - with the excellent Mo Gawdat and Alice Law. From the show notes... Join Adrienne as she talks to the brilliant minds Mo Gawdat and Alice Law about their new book Unstressable. Mo…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing an episode from the beginning of 2024 - with the brilliant Charles Duhigg. From the show notes... Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and the author of The Power of Habit and …
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2023's episode with the wonderful Thomas Curran. From the episode notes... Thomas Curran (@thom_curran) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London Scho…
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Continuing Adrienne's look back at some of her favourite episodes of the Power Hour, we look at the brilliant episode with Dr Helen O'Neill, founder of Hertility. From the show notes... Dr Helen is the co-founder and CEO of Hertility, and is a lecturer in reproductive and molecular genetics and a leading expert in reproductive science. She has a Ma…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Professor Tim Spector. From the episode notes... Adrienne speaks with Tim Spector. Tim Spector is Professor of Genetics and Director of TwinsUK registry at King's College Lo…
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Sal Khan sheds light on his approach to narrowing the ‘knowledge economy’ gap through personalisation and accessibility. His new AI-powered learning platform Khanmigo aims to counteract the pitfalls of artificial intelligence by promoting social integration rather than alienation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Simon Alexander Ong. From the episode notes... Simon Alexander Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker. His clients are from all walks of life b…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays. Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Dr Rangan Chatterjee to discuss all things happiness. From the episode notes... Dr Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential doctors in the U…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing 2021's episode with the brilliant neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, discussing all things visualisation and more! From the episode notes... Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, S…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays. Today we're sharing October 2020's episode with the fantastic James Clear. James Clear's a best-selling author and since this conversation has released more books about habits. From the episode notes... This week A…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives. Today we're sharing and episode from 2021, with the brilliant Grace Beverley. From the episode notes... Grace is an Oxford graduate, an influencer, one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, and the owner of two businesses: Shreddy and Tal…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays. Today we're sharing April 2023's episode all about Ultra-processed food, with guest Dr Chris van Tulleken. Since this episode Chris has been on a mission to get us discussing our diets and making positive healthy c…
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As well as the Power Hour Adrienne also hosts the Modern Wellness Podcast, alongside Fiit Cofounder Sammi (who also happens to be Adrienne's husband) and Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management, Oliver Patrick. They recently had a very lively episode discussing the shocking truth regarding microplastics and our bodies, as outlined i…
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As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays. Today we're sharing April 2023's brilliant episode with New York Times Journalist Sarah Knight. *A quick warning: there is some explicit language in this episode* Adrienne is joined by the New York Times bestsellin…
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David and Stephen Flynn, AKA The Happy Pear, need no introduction. Known and loved for their hearty yet healthy dishes, big flavours, delicious food and incredible sense of community, they have been bringing joy through good food for twenty years. The new book, The Happy Pear 20: Recipes and Learnings from the First 20 Years, is inspired by the dis…
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Adrienne is delighted to announce she has started a Substack, called In The Room. You can subscribe for free at adrienneadhami.substack.com In The Room is where I’ll share what I’ve learned because I’ve spent years getting into rooms where opportunities are created and decisions are made. I know how valuable it is to access those conversations. Not…
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In this episode of the Power Hour podcast, Adrienne speaks with Celeste Gardner, a preventative mental health practitioner. They discuss Celeste's journey from teaching to focusing on health and wellness, the challenges teachers face, and the importance of preventative mental health. Celeste emphasizes the need for connection and community in suppo…
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Emily M Austen is the founder and CEO of EMERGE, an award winning PR Agency, based in London, working with global brands, including Huel, Red Bull, Spanx, and Abercrombie. The 25 strong team was started by Emily in 2012, at the age of 22, after she graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Law. Her new book SMAR…
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As well as the Power Hour Adrienne also hosts the Modern Wellness Podcast, alongside Fiit Cofounder Sammi (who also happens to be Adrienne's husband) and Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management, Oliver Patrick. They recently had a very lively episode discussing the Neko Body Scan, and the new SuperHalfs proposal - which felt very fi…
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Raphael Sofoluke is a serial entrepreneur, author, founder and CEO behind UK Black Business Show, UK Black Business Week, Birmingham Black Business Show & Black Tech Achievement Awards. In his new book Together We Thrive: How to find your tribe, build a community and create the dream network is available to buy now! In it Raphael guides us through …
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Adrienne is delighted to announce that her new book Decisions That Matter is available to pre-order now which you can do at Amazon, Waterstones, Bookshop.org and more! Today Adrienne explains a little more about the book, and why she wrote it. About the book It's estimated that the average person now makes around 35,000 decisions each day. We're li…
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The brilliant Bola Sol is back on the Power Hour to chat with Adrienne all about her new book Your Money Life: How to Afford the Future You Want. You can follow Bola @bola_sol and the book is out now in stores and online! About the book: Whether you want to have children, get married, pay for a mortgage, start your own business or pay for nice holi…
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Graham Allcott is a thought-leader, entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcaster. He is the author of many brilliant books, including global bestseller How to be a Productivity Ninja, and host of the Beyond Busy podcast. Graham Allcott is the founder of Think Productive (thinkproductive.co.uk), as well as a well-known author and speaker; his five bo…
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Stress, anxiety, injury, everyday wear and tear. Life takes its toll on our bodies and it can be so easy to suffer through the aches and pains when it feels like you don't have the time, money or resources to fix them. In his new book Body: Effective Tools to Heal Pain, Restore Health and Prevent Injury with James Davies, which is out now, James Da…
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This episode is in association with Greenford Quays. Adrienne speaks with financial educator Abigail Foster, the founder of Elent, a financial education platform. You can follow Abigail @abigailrosefoster. About Greenford Quay Greenford Quay is a purpose-built, purpose-designed community of rental homes in West London. Apartments at Greenford Quay …
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Adrienne speaks with Lauren Murrell, co-founder and CEO of skincare brand By Sarah. Use code "power20" for 20% off By Sarah's amazing products! By Sarah is the multi award-winning skincare brand for sensitive skin. Dermatologically approved for eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. Lauren's incredible journey to founding the company really has to be heard…
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Adrienne is running the Royal Parks Half raising money for Spiral. You can donate here! Adrienne sits down with Tafari and Angie from Spiral, an amazing charity based in Brixton. Spiral works to ensure every young person is excited about their future, motivated to make it a reality, and equipped with the essential skills they need to succeed. They …
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Oliver Burkeman worked for many years at The Guardian, where he wrote a popular weekly column on psychology, “This Column Will Change Your Life.” His books include the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking. Oliver's new book Meditations for…
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Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist and bestselling author. She's passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood. She shares supportive insights on Instagram (@annamathur), via online courses and through her incredibly popular podcast 'The Therapy Edit'. …
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How will nano materials revolutionise the clothing industry? According to Steve Tidball, founder of futuristic clothing brand Vollebak, we’re entering an age where technology is going to be absorbed into our clothes, turning them into tools. But what does the future hold for clothing as it becomes a technological tool? Learn more about your ad choi…
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We all want to be happier, but our brains often get in the way. When we’re too stuck in our heads we obsess over our inadequacies, compare ourselves with others and fail to see the good in our lives. In The Science of Happiness, world-leading psychologist and happiness expert Bruce Hood demonstrates that the key to happiness is not self-care but co…
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Award-winning British journalist, podcaster and presenter Josh Smith has gained international recognition for his signature empowering interviews. With his innate warmth and brilliant humour, he has chatted to many high-profile figures, from Oprah to Victoria Beckham. During his childhood, Josh was too afraid to speak because of his speech impedime…
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Hailed as the Jamie Oliver of the nutrition world by Marie Claire, Sarah Ann Macklin is an award-winning AfN-accredited nutritionist, founder of the brilliant Live Well Be Well podcast and the Be Well Collective, a not-for-profit organisation that focuses on preventative mental health initiatives. You can follow Sarah @sarahannmacklin Hosted on Aca…
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Anya Culling is a British runner who has represented England at the Copenhagen Marathon and competed in the elite category at the London Marathon. She has also set a course record in the Run Norwich 10km. What sets Anya apart is what Marie Claire magazine called her "spectacular career transformation" from first time amateur marathoner in 2019 to p…
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Sharmadean Reid MBE is a founder, writer and creative consultant who in her 20 year career has launched an innovation led salon, a beauty tech start up and now a media company. Sharmadean’s amazing new book is out now. New Methods for Women is 49 powerful essays that offer new perspectives on life, work, self, friendships, parenthood, and relations…
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Adrienne is back with more episodes of Power Hour next week, but first she wanted to share a clip from the Modern Wellness Podcast that she hosts alongside her husband Sammi, and friend, physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management, Oli Patrick. Recently they spoke about an article in The Guardian calling out Fitness Jerks. Make sure you…
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Adrienne shares a clip from her brand new show Modern Wellness Podcast. Make sure you go and follow/subscribe now! Welcome to Modern Wellness! A brand new podcast from Adrienne Adhami, Sammi Adhami, and Oli Patrick, exploring everything to do with the wellness industry, and the role it plays in society today. In this episode we answer the question …
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Adrienne has some exciting news as she introduces her brand new show Modern Wellness Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts, just search Modern Wellness Podcast. Modern Wellness Podcast Join hosts Adrienne, Sammi & Oli as they come together to discuss the latest trends, facts and fads in the world of wellness, health, technology an…
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For a special episode with less than 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics Adrienne looks back at when she’s had the pleasure of chatting with some Olympic heroes on the show! You’ll hear from running legend Dame Kelly Holmes, diving hero Tom Daley, the incredible open water swimmer Keri-Anne Payne, and the brilliant hurdle and sprinter Lina…
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What is unique and extraordinary about this moment in the history of technology Where are we right now? And how will AI revolutionise our daily lives? We delve into the world of artificial intelligence with Azeem Azhar, a visionary entrepreneur who has founded multiple tech companies in this dynamic field. Azhar's expertise extends to active invest…
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Join Adrienne as she talks to the brilliant minds Mo Gawdat and Alice Law about their new book Unstressable. Mo Gawdat is an engineer. What most of us see as insurmountable problems he sees as systems overloads to tackle and solve. Unstressable breaks stress into inputs and effects, classifying human stressors as: stress to the mind, stress to emot…
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This episode of the Power Hour is in partnership with Lingo. Lingo is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that helps you understand the real-time impact of food, stress, sleep, and exercise on your glucose patterns. Then coaches you through spikes and dips to help you stay steady and transform your health. Find out more at www.hellolingo.com/ Pamela…
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Meggan Roxanne is a first-generation British Trinidadian entrepreneur, author, storyteller, speaker, and the inspirational force behind the renowned platform "The Good Quote.” Beginning her venture with typographic quotes on Tumblr, Meggan quickly garnered over a million followers, leading to the creation of "The Good Quote" on Instagram. This plat…
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