Best Mackay Nigel Podcasts (2024)

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Self-Pleasure: with Ruby Rare and Nelly London 35:51

4M ago35:51

35:51

This episode is all about self-pleasure as a form of self-love. With help from sexpert Ruby Rare and and body acceptance influencer Nelly London we cover everything from the new “smart” sex toys (that can measure sexual pleasure and/or be operated remotely) to classic vibrators (both as masturbation tools and relationship toys), as well as empoweri…

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Heartaches & Breaks: with Una Healy and Faye Winter 46:37

4M ago46:37

46:37

The pain is real. Heartbreak is a universal human experience that can affect us all at some stage in life, yet it often carries a shroud of stigma, stereotypes, and taboos that prevent open and honest conversations. We get up close and personal with two amazing guests who share their raw and unfiltered stories and have suffered the pain of a broken…

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Neurodiversity: with Christine McGuinness, Tommy Mallet and Louise Hilliar 49:53

4M ago49:53

49:53

As more and more people are identifying themselves as being neurodivergent, we ask what this actually means. We’re joined by a neurodivergent expert who answers your most common questions and two amazing guests who share their own experiences. From the challenges they faced growing up, being diagnosed, how to manage it and why they are on a mission…

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Dad diaries: with Ollie Locke and James Bye 56:01

4M ago56:01

56:01

Becoming a new dad is a life-altering experience filled with joy, challenges, and a whole lot of learning. We delve into the unique journey of fatherhood with two newly-dads and explore the triumphs and tribulations that come with it. Whether you're about to embark on this adventure or have been a dad for years, join us as we share heart-warming st…

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Living with Diabetes: with Amelia Lily, Marcel Somerville and Natasha Marsland 36:59

4M ago36:59

36:59

Living with diabetes is a journey filled with unique challenges, daily decisions, and a profound impact on one's life. Join us as we dive deep into the world of diabetes, sharing personal stories and practical advice to empower and educate anyone living with diabetes. Whether you're newly diagnosed, a seasoned warrior, someone who cares for a loved…

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Coming out: with Chelcee Grimes and Duncan James 58:53

5M ago58:53

58:53

In this episode we delve into the topic personal identity and acceptance: coming out. We’re joined by two fabulous guests who share their deeply personal journeys and how they summoned the courage to reveal their authentic selves, and we'll also confront the stigmas and stereotypes that too often cast a shadow on this significant milestone. Join us…

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Sober curious: The booze-free experience with Scott Thomas, Millie Gooch and Spencer Matthews 49:42

5M ago49:42

49:42

Are you sober curious or want to go teetotal? With the help of three inspiring sober-influencers we investigate why more people than ever are becoming ‘sober curious’ and the positive health benefits it has on you physically, mentally while discussing the impact going sober has within your social circles. And most of all, how do you challenge tempt…

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Taboo Talk Series 6: Trailer 1:49

5M ago1:49

1:49

We're delighted to announce that the SIXTH series of Boots presents Taboo Talk will be landing on your favourite podcast platform from 3rd January 2024.With top guests – including Ruby Rare, Nelly London, Christine McGuinness, Tommy Mallet, Ollie Locke, James Bye, Amelia Lily, Marcel Somerville, Faye Winter, Una Healy, Scott Thomas, Millie Gooch, D…

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Taboo Talk Series 5: The Best Bits 34:34

5M ago34:34

34:34

Rediscover some of the best bits from series 5 of this award-winning podcast. From a discussion around the online sex industry to penises, cancer, puberty, postpartum bodies, managing burnout and women’s health over 40, this series is fearless and asks all the taboo health and wellness questions, so you don’t have to.Featuring top guests – includin…

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Women's health over 40: What to expect, featuring Kate Lawler and Dr Nighat Arif 46:52

9M ago46:52

46:52

What health and wellbeing practises should women consider building into their lives when they hit their 40s? What is happening to your body at that age and why – and what does it mean for things like exercise, diet, sex, teeth, skin, hair, nails, gut health, and so on? Kate Lawler and Dr Nighat Arif will join Vogue to discuss how women can best loo…

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Burnout: How to know when enough is enough, featuring Dame Kelly Holmes and Ruby Barker 53:15

9M ago53:15

53:15

Decision-fatigue, hypervigilance, a loss of interest or pride in work, a feeling of being constantly swamped and overwhelmed: sound familiar? If so, you could be suffering from burnout. In this episode, Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes and Bridgerton’s Ruby Barker discuss their personal experiences of burnout – how it manifested, how it affected their pe…

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The 4th trimester: Getting to know your postpartum body, featuring Gemma Atkinson and Marie Louise 52:57

9M ago52:57

52:57

Congratulations, you’ve just had a baby! So… now what? The term ‘the 4th trimester’ covers the 12 weeks immediately after giving birth. The time when, after having just been through one of the most exciting – and frightening – physical experiences possible, you’re handed a baby and some giant maxi pads, and sent on your merry way. In this episode, …

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Puberty: What we wish we’d known, featuring Paul Sinha and Verona Rose 42:23

10M ago42:23

42:23

This episode offers a tongue-in-cheek, frank and informative look back at puberty. Guests Paul Sinha and Verona Rose join Vogue to reveal their most important, embarrassing, and momentous puberty memories, including haywire hormones, changing bodies, excess hair in unusual places, crushes on everyone, dubious style decisions and thinking no one on …

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Conversations about cancer: How to talk about the Big C, featuring Coleen Nolan, Michelle Heaton and Azmina Rose 48:08

10M ago48:08

48:08

Talking about cancer is still a big fat taboo, despite most of us having been affected by it in some way. Yet, it’s only through open and honest conversations that we can ask for and offer support, foster better understanding, and come to terms with whatever the situation may be. Here, Coleen Nolan discusses how she has dealt with multiple diagnose…

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The Penis Bible, featuring Anna Richardson and Dr Anand Patel 45:07

10M ago45:07

45:07

The brother episode to S03’s ‘The Vulva Bible’, here we investigate all things penis – from the very basics, such as how to keep things clean, to the more complicated and therefore more taboo issues, such as concerns around size, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation. Vogue is joined by Naked Attraction and Naked Education host Anna Richa…

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Is anything in sex taboo anymore? Featuring Olivia Attwood Dack 36:04

10M ago36:04

36:04

Have social media and platforms like OnlyFans ushered in an era of sexual freedom and enlightenment… or exactly the opposite? In this episode, Vogue is joined by Olivia Attwood Dack, presenter of Getting Filthy Rich, the ITV documentary series investigating the online sex economy. They’ll deep-dive into taboos around sex – everything from sex work,…

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Gut health Q&A: Your 101 on proactive gut-health, featuring the Mac Twins 33:44

1y ago33:44

33:44

Absolutely all of us can and should take proactive steps to ensure good gut-health, even if we don’t have any issues to speak of. The gut influences everything – from our overall physical health, including what we can and can’t eat, to our mental health through the strong brain-gut connection. In this bonus Q&A episode, Alana and Lisa Macfarlane, a…

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Hair loss: tackling the biggest beauty taboo, featuring Natalie Lee and Jenna Robinson 36:02

1y ago36:02

36:02

Hair loss is one of the biggest taboos in health and wellness – people fear it, hide it, and will seek all-manner of remedies to halt it or reverse it. However, because societal beauty standards commonly associate femininity with thick, strong hair, hair loss can be particularly distressing for women. In this episode, Style Me Sunday’s Natalie Lee …

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Why we all need to get better at talking about sex, featuring Pete Wicks and Charlene Douglas 44:53

1+ y ago44:53

44:53

In this episode, Vogue is joined by Pete Wicks, and sex and relationship therapist Charlene Douglas, to discuss how we all need to get better at talking about sex. They cover why it’s healthy to talk about all aspects of sex and desire; the taboos and stigmas holding people back from having open and honest conversations; how to tackle those taboos …

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The Imposters: Why do we all feel like frauds? Featuring Scarlett Moffatt and Gershon Portnoi 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

In this episode, Vogue is joined by Scarlett Moffatt and psychotherapist Gershon Portnoi to discuss ‘imposter syndrome’. Characterised by a persistent doubting of your own abilities and a sense that any success is undeserved, imposter syndrome is not officially a diagnosable medical or psychological condition. However, it has been all over the news…

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Premature births: the personal stories behind the preemies, featuring Carlene Brown, Simon Thomas, and midwife Lesley Gilchrist 55:07

1+ y ago55:07

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A premature (‘preterm’) birth happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy with around 60,000 ‘preemie’ babies born every year in the UK. Here, Boots’ own marketing manager, Carlene Brown, joins broadcaster Simon Thomas to share their personal premature-birth stories, covering everything from what happened and why, to what it’s meant for them, their famili…

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IBS: How to love your gut when it seems to hate you, featuring Steph McGovern 33:31

1+ y ago33:31

33:31

Here, broadcaster Steph McGovern joins Vogue to discuss her experience of IBS, explaining how it’s affected her daily life – both physically and mentally – how she manages the symptoms, and how we can tackle the taboo by talking about it. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition of the digestive system and affects about 15% of people in…

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Taboo Talk Series Three: The Best Bits 32:27

1+ y ago32:27

32:27

Relive the most hilarious, shocking, gasp-inducing, and tearful moments from the pod’s award-winning third series. From moving insights into postnatal depression and candid recollections of losing one’s virginity, to living with sun damage and navigating the journey to body acceptance – this recap serves as a great reminder of how Taboo Talk pushes…

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Deafness as a superpower: living with hearing loss, featuring Kaye Adams and Tasha Ghouri 36:14

1+ y ago36:14

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This episode delves into the reality of hearing loss and deafness with Loose Women’s Kaye Adams and Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri. Kaye was recently told she would need hearing aids in both ears after gradually losing her hearing, while Tasha has been deaf since birth and has a cochlear implant in her right ear. Here, they chat with Vogue about their …

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Boots presents Taboo Talk [Series 4 Trailer] 1:12

1+ y ago1:12

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We're delighted to announce that the FOURTH series of Boots presents Taboo Talk will be landing on your favourite podcast platform from 25th January 2023. With top guests – including Scarlett Moffatt, Steph McGovern, Pete Wicks, Kaye Adams, Tasha Ghouri, Simon Thomas, Jenna Robinson, Natalie Lee, and the Mac Twins – we’re going to be deep-diving in…

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BONUS EPISODE: Menopause, finding the funny in the hot flushes, featuring Shaparak Khorsandi, Sally Phillips and Andrea McLean 53:30

1+ y ago53:30

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To celebrate October being Menopause Awareness Month, Boots presents Taboo Talk hosted a one-off special featuring three incredible guests: Shaparak ‘Shappi’ Khorsandi, Sally Phillips and Andrea McLean. Together with Vogue, they discussed their own personal experiences of perimenopause and menopause, covering everything from night sweats, fatigue a…

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Losing it: Is there a perfect way to lose your virginity?, featuring Russell Kane and Desiree Burch 53:11

2y ago53:11

53:11

Losing your virginity is a momentous moment in anyone’s life – a milestone, the importance of which is ramped up through pop culture, peer pressure, and historical, societal and religious connotations. Some people want it to be special, some want to get it over with, while others don’t know what all the fuss is about. In this episode, comedians Rus…

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The Vulva Bible, featuring Anna Richardson and Dr Dawn Harper 49:01

2y ago49:01

49:01

How often do we all discuss vulvas and vaginas? Answer: not nearly enough – a problem this episode hopes to rectify. What is and is not ‘normal’ when it comes to our genitals is a subject steeped in secrecy, leaving many too embarrassed to ask questions about which bits do what, what they’re called, and what they ‘should’ look like. In this episode…

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Body acceptance and the journey to self love, featuring Iskra Lawrence 37:20

2y ago37:20

37:20

Body positivity, body neutrality and body acceptance are all terms that will be familiar to any active users of social media, especially those suffering from self-esteem issues. They are movements that have been formed in direct response to the explosion of body-image related mental-health problems affecting the nation (many of which may have been …

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BONUS EPISODE: Expert skincare Q&A, featuring Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme 39:14

2y ago39:14

39:14

This bonus episode was inspired by the huge listener response to our previously-released show, “Why acne is more than skin deep”, featuring Scott McGlynn and Izzie Rodgers. We knew we had to dive deeper into the subject of skincare and so called on Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme for an expert Q&A session. The founder and director of Adonia Medical Clinic in Lon…

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Why acne is more than skin deep, featuring Scott McGlynn and Izzie Rodgers 37:36

2y ago37:36

37:36

About 95% of people in England will be affected by acne at some point in their lives, and yet discussing it and its effects is still considered taboo by many. With symptoms ranging from mild to severe, acne is caused when hair follicles become blocked, resulting in spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that’s hot or painful to touch. It can be both p…

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Sun damage: Separating fact from fiction, featuring Deborah Meaden and Dija Ayodele 45:15

2y ago45:15

45:15

Can we all get our sun-fix safely? That’s the question this episode will strive to answer as we separate fact from fiction when it comes to sun damage. Vogue is joined by Dragon’s Den investor Deborah Meaden, who was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2015, as well as skincare expert and aesthetician Dija Ayodele. Together they’ll address important ques…

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The lowdown on pre-and postnatal depression, featuring Luisa Zissman and Anna Williamson 56:29

2y ago56:29

56:29

With 10 - 20% of people experiencing mental health issues during pregnancy and up to one year after giving birth, it’s time to break the taboo surrounding maternal mental health. In this episode, entrepreneur and broadcaster Luisa Zissman, and author, life coach and broadcaster Anna Williamson, share their personal experiences of perinatal anxiety …

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Boots presents Taboo Talk [Series 3 Trailer] 1:09

2y ago1:09

1:09

Welcoming both returning and new listeners to the third series of Taboo Talk – the empowering and entertaining podcast brought to you by Boots, hosted by Vogue Williams. Series three will feature more frank, funny, and informative chats with guests including Luisa Zissman, Anna Williamson, Russell Kane, Desiree Burch, Scott McGlynn, Izzie Rodgers, …

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Taboo Talk Series Two: The Best Bits 34:46

2y ago34:46

34:46

It’s recap time! We revisit some of the very best moments from series two of Taboo Talk – the things that made us gasp, cry, wince, and laugh out loud. Discover, or rediscover, the frank and funny chats that continue to make Taboo Talk resonate with so many people as we deep-dive into everything from chronic pain, menopause and safe sex, to male me…

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My fertility journey: The expert Q&A, featuring Dr Stephanie Ooi 21:51

2y ago21:51

21:51

This bonus show is the sister episode to the previously released “My fertility journey: What I wish I’d known”. Featuring GP and IVF mum, Dr Stephanie Ooi, it answers practical questions surrounding the subject – all of them sent in by Taboo Talk listeners. Dr Stephanie debunks myths and delivers advice on fertility-related worries and queries surr…

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My fertility journey: What I wish I’d known, featuring Amy Hart, Ollie Locke and Malin Andersson 50:57

2y ago50:57

50:57

Whether you know if you do, don’t, or might want children, fertility is a subject fraught with strong emotions. It’s a personal choice that can feel very public, with everyone having a point of view or a story to tell. Nowadays, thank goodness, there are more options for more people as science and society catches up to the fact that there’s no one-…

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Sexual health: Let’s talk safe sex, featuring Megan Barton-Hanson 22:36

2+ y ago22:36

22:36

Practicing safe sex has a huge impact on the overall health of individuals and communities. Yet, the entirety of many people’s sexual health education involved a mortified teacher putting a condom onto a banana at school. Public figures speaking candidly about the importance of knowing an implant from an IUD are therefore playing an essential role …

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The unspoken truth about male mental health, featuring Roman and Martin Kemp 46:23

2+ y ago46:23

46:23

We’ve come a long way since the days when masculinity was defined by a stiff-upper lip and a “man up” attitude, but stigmas around male emotional vulnerability still exist, and changing expectations come with their own challenges. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 – a sobering fact that reveals much about the general state of men’s ment…

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Nobody sneeze: It’s time to talk bladder leaks, featuring Ferne McCann and Clare Bourne 35:54

2+ y ago35:54

35:54

More than 14 million adults in the UK struggle with bladder control – a huge number which should reassure anyone who worries about leaking when sneezing, having sex, exercising, or laughing (amongst many other triggers), that they’re absolutely not alone. However, bladder leakage is never ideal, so learning that there are things you can do about it…

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Don’t sweat it: Let’s stop muddling through the menopause, featuring Lisa Snowdon & Dr Shahzadi Harper 36:08

2+ y ago36:08

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Half of the world’s population will experience perimenopause and menopause – and yet barely anyone’s talking about it. It’s estimated that around 13 million women are going through this natural biological process right now in the UK – experiencing such joyful symptoms as hot flushes, fatigue, insomnia, loss of libido, and mood swings – but still st…

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Pain: You don’t have to grin and bear it, featuring Ugo Monye 34:35

2+ y ago34:35

34:35

Chronic pain affects around two fifths of the UK population, meaning millions of us are living with pain that has lasted for three months or longer. Most commonly taking the form of back and neck pain, fibromyalgia (widespread musculoskeletal pain), and osteoarthritis (a form of arthritis), chronic pain can impact absolutely everything – from work …

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Boots presents Taboo Talk [Series 2 Trailer] 1:32

2+ y ago1:32

1:32

Welcome back to the second series of Taboo Talk – the empowering and entertaining podcast brought to you by Boots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Taboo Talk Series One: The Best Bits 26:55

2+ y ago26:55

26:55

Join us for a trip down memory lane as we revisit some of the best moments from series one of Taboo Talk. Discover, or rediscover, what made Boots’ very first podcast resonate with so many listeners as we discussed everything from anxiety, gut health, pregnancy, and periods, to sex, sleep, and self care. Featuring Jamie Laing, Rochelle Humes, Ashle…

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There’s no shame in self-care – it’s the ultimate act of love for mind and body, with Laura Whitmore 27:09

2+ y ago27:09

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To many people in this time poor world, it can seem we’ve reached peak self-care – it seems self-indulgent, even selfish. But taking a little time out for some self-care is actually essential to help you mentally and physically deal with this thing called life. Host Vogue Williams and Laura Whitmore discuss why being kind to yourself is so under-ra…

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Can’t sleep, won’t sleep: when counting sheep just won’t cut it, with Natalie Pinkham and Dr Nerina Ramlakhan 39:22

2+ y ago39:22

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This episode will focus on sleep issues we simply don’t talk about - like sleepwalking, sleep talking, even night terrors. And, how, if you’re a bad sleeper it affects every aspect of your life. Sky Sports, F1 and BBC presenter Natalie Pinkham speaks openly to host Vogue Williams about her night terrors and sleepwalking experiences and the impact t…

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Sex: everything you were afraid to ask, with Hannah Witton and Jessica Megan 49:22

3y ago49:22

49:22

Host Vogue Williams gets 'under the covers' with YouTuber, broadcaster and author, Hannah Witton alongside A Bloody Good Period ambassador and sex positivity influencer, Jessica Megan, to get down and dirty about all things sex. Because, despite it being 2021, sex is still one of the most ‘taboo’ topics there is. Everything from the magic of mastur…

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A bloody good chat about periods, with Lottie Drynan and Dr Brooke Vandermolen 32:37

3y ago32:37

32:37

An informative and funny chat about periods and hormones with body confidence campaigner and ‘You’ve Gut This’ founder Lottie Drynan and ‘Obgyn Mum’ Dr Brooke Vandermolen. Host Vogue Williams gets Lottie talking about her periods, why she thinks there’s still a stigma around discussing them, her personal experience with her cycle and how hormones a…

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What having a baby does to your body, with Rochelle Humes and Ashley James 50:54

3y ago50:54

50:54

From leaky bladders to leaky boobs – what really happens to our bodies during pregnancy and birth? And how does that affect us mentally? This no-holds-barred episode features Singer, presenter, author, and hair and skincare brand founder, Rochelle Humes, alongside DJ, presenter, model, and body acceptance and mental health campaigner, Ashley James,…

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Gut instinct: what’s your stomach trying to tell you, with Lisa and Alana Macfarlane (The Gut Stuff) and Jonny Wilkinson 33:17

3y ago33:17

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Gut health is a relatively young science. Investigations into the effect of the gut microbiome on general health and wellbeing are ongoing, but one thing everyone agrees on is that it is a lot more influential than previously thought. This episode features Lisa and Alana Macfarlane, aka The Mac Twins – Scottish DJs, presenters and founders of The G…

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