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Brilliant Brains is a deep, deep - no holds - dive into the minds of some of the most fascinating thinkers and wellness experts out there. Packed with inspiring stories of resilience, cutting-edge wellbeing revelations, and how each would make the world a happier place if made global dictator for the day. Hosted by award-winning journalist Tim Samuels. Guests include: Yotam Ottolenghi, Jillian Michaels, Fatima Bhutto, Dr Hazel Wallace, Monty Don, Robin Sharma, Gretchen Rubin, Adam Kay, Dr Da ...
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Jillian Michaels, one of the most successful personal trainers in the US, reveals the six processes that underpin ageing - and how to keep them in check (you want to keep your telomeres happy). ‘The Biggest Loser’ star talks to Tim Samuels about awkward childhoods, the strained relationship with her father, and the particular psychology needed for …
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The yoga ‘teachers’ teacher’, Tiffany Cruikshank has spent decades scientifically researching how ancient practises like yoga can physically and mentally transform us. The internationally acclaimed founder of Yoga Medicine, Tiffany talks to Tim Samuels about the physiological effects of yoga and acupuncture, the mental aspect of pain, how to keep t…
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Pioneering wellbeing guru and entrepreneur Liz Earle has been telling it like it is well before everyone else jumped on the wellness bandwagon. She reveals to Tim Samuels how she separates the fads from the genuine breakthroughs, how she inadvertently built an empire and the inspiration she draws from her daughter. Liz also tells Tim why hugs would…
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When bestselling writer and psychotherapist, Lori Gottlieb, found herself single after a long-term relationship suddenly ended, she didn’t know what to do. So she saw a therapist. Lori reveals to Brilliant Brains host Tim Samuels how to actually break negative patterns, the difference between ‘idiot compassion’ and ‘wise compassion’, what modern re…
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Between making ends meet, relationships work, staying healthy and living up to crazy expectations, it’s all too easy to not take any daily joy from being here on earth. In search of enduring happiness - and what that actually means - Tim Samuels talks with Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author of the ‘Happiness Project’. What are the proven habits we…
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The wisdom and extraordinary life learnings of acclaimed author Fatima Bhutto. Fatima's family have been deeply entwined with Pakistan since its inception - and that’s brought untold pain in the form of multiple political assassinations of her closest relatives. But Fatima tells Tim Samuels how she’s turned tragedy into resilience - and how we can …
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A future in which we can pop pills to make us look and physically morph into being ten years younger… Well, according to biologist and Professor of Genetics, David Sinclair, it might not be as far-fetched as it sounds. In this episode of Brilliant Brains, Tim Samuels speaks to Dr David Sinclair about his groundbreaking book Lifespan: Why We Age - a…
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After publishing ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ from his kitchen, Robin Sharma went on to become one of the world’s top leadership and motivational coaches - whose wisdom is embraced by royalty, rock stars and business leaders. He chats to Tim Samuels about the creative virtues of 5am starts, how to maximise your productivity, whether capitalism i…
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Rent-a-friend schemes. Paying for cuddles. Bizarre relationships with our Alexa devices - all speak to an epidemic of loneliness we’re living through. Tim Samuels sits down with Noreena Hertz, esteemed economist and writer, to discuss her latest book, The Lonely Century - which notes that being lonely can be as bad for your health as smoking. Noree…
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Yotam Ottolenghi, pioneering chef and restaurateur, has revolutionised the vegetable - from soggy afterthought to alluring centre of attention. And he’s been a trailblazer in gay surrogacy. Yotam talks to Tim Samuels about the fundamental rules which make a recipe work, how he (an Israeli) and his Palestinian business partner are received back home…
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Dr Hazel Wallace is a frontline doctor, qualified nutritionist and personal trainer with a prodigious following as The Food Medic - who says we need to redefine our attitude to food… and social media. Hazel tells Tim Samuels that it’s about getting the fundamentals of our diets right - rather than over-obsessing - such as getting more fibre for bet…
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A beautiful reflection on the soothing power of nature from gardener, writer and broadcaster Monty Don - who also talks candidly about his personal battles with depression, and the majestic peace of observing animals up close. Monty tells Brilliant Brains host Tim Samuels about the radical action needed to save us from extinction - and why all poli…
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After spending six gruelling - yet darkly comedic - years as a junior doctor, one incident caused Adam Kay to hang up his scrubs. Now an award-winning writer (This Is Going to Hurt) and comedian, he talks to Tim Samuels about unforgettable patients, unwanted fluids, DIY doctoring, and that incident. Adam also reveals unexpected retirement plans. Br…
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Introducing Brilliant Brains... a deep, deep - no holds - dive into the minds of some of the most fascinating thinkers and wellness experts out there. Guests include: Yotam Ottolenghi, Jillian Michaels, Fatima Bhutto, Dr Hazel Wallace, Monty Don, Robin Sharma, Gretchen Rubin, Adam Kay, Dr David Sinclair, Noreena Hertz, Tiffany Cruikshank. Hosted by…
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