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How to Make Dieting Easy - And the Most Underrated Foods for Health | Shyla Cadogan

August 03, 2026

Healthy eating doesn't have to mean cutting out your favourite foods or following complicated meal plans.In this episode I speak to registered dietitian Shyla Cadogan about the simple, evidence-based habits that actually make a difference. We explore why most people aren't eating enough fibre, how to build healthier meals without obsessing over calories, the truth about ultra-processed foods, greens powders and "superfoods", plus how nutrition can help manage endometriosis symptoms.Timestamps...

The Habit Expert: You Need To Find Your “Keystone” Habits

July 27, 2026

Bad habits are notoriously hard to break - and good habits are hard to make. So how can you make it easier?In this episode I speak to Professor Ben Gardner, an expert in the psychology of habitual behaviour, to discover the latest, science-backed strategies to make better habits and ditch the bad ones.Timestamps(0:00) Intro - What is a habit?(2:01) What triggers a habit?(3:35) Two thirds of habits are automatic(6:52) Is vaping really a good replacement for smoking?(9:23) Finding where habits ...

Weight Loss Surgeon: Why Exercise and Calorie Cutting Doesn’t Work | Dr Andrew Jenkinson

July 20, 2026

Weight gain is not a moral issue, it’s a biological one. Willpower and calorie counting alone won’t help you drop those unwanted pounds - so what does it really take?In this episode I speak to weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson, author of How to Eat (And Still Lose Weight) and Why We Eat (Too Much). He explains the best habits for weight loss, how to shift your body weight “set point”, and how the conversation is changing now we have weight loss jabs.Timestamps(0:00) Introduction - Weigh...