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© Adrienne Adhami, Sammi Adhami, Oli Patrick
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Join hosts Adrienne, Sammi & Oli as they come together to discuss the latest trends, facts and fads in the world of wellness, health, technology and business.
Each week the trio delves into new health practices, tech advancements, and business news, providing accurate unbiased information for both industry insiders and curious listeners.
The Modern Wellness Podcast isn't just about delivering facts, with their fun and authentic chemistry and diverse viewpoints, the hosts aren't afraid to challenge each other's ideas, resulting in thought-provoking debates that shed light on different aspects of wellbeing.
A must listen if you’re interested in wellness and want to stay ahead of the curve in health, fitness, technology and business.
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We start looking at they latest drama in protein powders. With news that Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes, finding more than two-thirds of the products had more lead in a single serving than Consumer Reports’ experts have said is safe to consume in one day. Read the article here: Lead Is Becoming More Common Among Protein Powders And Shakes, Report SaysWe then move to On Running and the news that their new Cloudrise Cyclon 1.1 turns old running shoes into new ones, as the performance trainer features a Speedboard made from 99.5% recycled materials.And finally Adrienne predicts that scent is the next sense for the wellness industry to take hold of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today on the podcast Sammi is joined by Paolo Pio, to discuss Exceptional Ventures and their work investing in the wellness industry. Paolo is Co-Founder and General Partner at Exceptional Ventures, a London-based early-stage VC firm helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives - maximising Joyspan®. Formerly MD Europe at Joyance Partners and an exec at Cisco, he has backed 60+ startups and is on a mission to drive the global health and wellness revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We start with news from Peloton.The company had its biggest launch in years, debuting a new AI-powered service with computer vision, called Peloton IQ. It’s also revamping its entire hardware lineup as part of a new Cross Training series meant to help users switch easily between cardio, yoga, and strength. In other news, The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission presents new evidence-based insights on nutrition and human health, within safe and just planetary boundaries. The report assesses food’s impact on all planetary boundaries, including emissions, land use, and freshwater. And introduces global modelling to show how we can feed 10 billion people within environmental limits.And finally with news that instead of raiding the minibar at your hotel for booze and snacks, the Ritz-Carlton‘s new amenity is a fridge full of products to make you look great instead. In Trending we’re looking at the rise in hotel rooms becoming wellness sanctuaries. “Forget the Minibar. The Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles Is Rolling Out Beauty Fridges.”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.
The team dive in to the latest wellness headlines, starting off with Joe Wicks’ who has gone political, creating a new protein bar that’s as harmful as possible…In other news HYROX has announced the expansion of its Athlete License program for Elite competitors. Holders of an Athlete License will sign agreements, binding themselves to the HYROX. The move strengthens HYROX’s anti-doping safeguards, codifies athlete conduct, and promises a sharper pathway to the top tier of the sport as the 2025/26 season kicks off.And for trending, Adrienne looks at the world of lymphatic drainage massage. Are you a fan?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.
At the weekend the team were live on stage at HX25 at 180 Studios in London. HX25 was a three-day immersive wellbeing event that brought together leading experts, innovative brands and interactive experiences, offering attendees hands-on workshops, keynote talks, live demonstrations and holistic wellness activities designed to help individuals explore and personalise their own wellbeing journey.They were joined by Healf’s Head of Healf Zone Nico Ward. More about Healf Zone:Healf Zone eliminates the guesswork in wellbeing by identifying the right products for your unique biology. It delivers science-backed, personalised recommendations designed to optimise your biomarkers, with supporting clinical studies accessible in your dashboard. Your dashboard also tracks your lifetime biomarker changes and curates a tailored daily supplement routine to keep you at your best. Built to evolve with you, Healf Zone continuously refines its insights based on your progress and the latest science — so you always know exactly what your body needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week the team discuss the latest ventures from Melinda French Gates after she announced a $100 million partnership between Pivotal Ventures, the company she founded to accelerate social progress and expand women’s power, and Wellcome Leap, the breakthrough health organization led by Regina Dugan. Read the Forbes article here: Melinda French Gates Backs $100 Million Bet On Women’s Health BreakthroughsWe then head to the world of cosmetics to look at the rise of peptides - fast becoming the buzzword of 2025.And in trending, Sammi takes a look at Padel, and wonders if there's a bust to follow the boom.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.
Today Sammi is bringing you a special interview with the brilliant George Veness, founder of JAB Boxing. JAB is a Boxing Club whose journey started in the heart of Mayfair, London. It was created with a mission to build a community empowered by boxing and its training philosophy. Raised on a London council estate, George began boxing at six, representing England over a dozen times. After a successful amateur career, he transitioned to coaching, training both amateurs and celebrities. In 2018, he established JAB Boxing Club in London, aiming to make elite training accessible to all.In this chat George shares his journey from being ex-England boxing team to establishing one of London's most popular boutique fitness clubs and offers insights on creating an authentic brand, building community, and the importance of a holistic approach to wellness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First up the team discuss Gary Brecka and the recent Health Optimisation Summit 2025, held in London on September 13–14, 2025, at the Business Design Centre. The event billed itself as bringing together experts in health, longevity, and biohacking, with Brecka sharing his science-backed strategies for health optimisation. Oli was there - what did he make of it? And is it indicative of a wider issue when celebrity health experts are being treated like 21st century miracle workers? Next up the team look at hydrogen water. Regular water already has hydrogen in the form of H2O, but hydrogen water claims that added hydrogen is more accessible to cells and acts as an antioxidant. But, is it really all it’s cracked up to be? And finally, Oli is here with a prediction - is our furniture about to get a whole lot more wellness-focussed? 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.
Today Oli is bringing you a special interview with The Turmeric Co's Founder and CEO (and Wales national football team hero) Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu. It's a remarkable story. After a brutal injury at 17, pharmaceutical medication caused Thomas to suffer severe adverse effects. It was his dad who started researching natural alternatives that could offer his son a better chance at recovery, and quickly the benefits of raw turmeric root and it's incredible healing properties became clear. "The secret behind my recovery, these fresh turmeric shots became a nutritional aid for me, my family, and my close friends. Thanks to this curcumin-rich formula, I was able to return to my professional football career healthier and stronger than ever before!" So what's so remarkable about turmeric? You'll have to listen and find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week the team are delving into the world of science-fiction that's actually reality, with news of German startup Tomorrow.Bio, Europe's first cryonics lab, based in Berlin. It offers to cryogenically “freeze” people in liquid nitrogen after they die, for as long as it takes until science can find a way to revive and rejuvenate them. "Not just science fiction: Tomorrow.Bio has preserved 20 people and 10 pets for future revival"Next up we're back in the real world, the team look at wearables and the workplace, and how they can integrate. "Fitness Wearables Market Set To Hit $190B, but Data & Battery Life Hurdles Remain"And finally, in Trending, Adrienne is discussing what futurologists have been talking about for a while now, which is Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). AGS is an allergic reaction to alpha-gal, a molecule found in most mammals but not humans, which can develop after a tick bite, most commonly the lone star tick. 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.
Join Adrienne as she speaks with Philippa Harvey, SHA's Head of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The pair discuss how SHA Wellness uses TCM, as well as the incredible facilities and expansive offerings more widely.SHA Wellness is an internationally recognised luxury wellness brand with locations in Spain, Mexico, and Abu Dhabi, known for its integrative approach to health that combines ancient Eastern philosophies with cutting-edge Western medicine and personalised nutrition. They offer specialised programs for detox, weight loss, anti-aging, and more, all based on the proprietary SHA Method, designed to provide guests with lasting, scientifically-backed well-being through tailored treatments, medical diagnostics, and holistic therapies. 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.
The gang are back and ready to lock in for Season 5 after the summer. But what did we miss whilst we were sunning ourselves?From Serena Williams' new ambassadorship, to Nike's new change of direction, this summer has really thrown some curveballs our way - not to mention the rise of matcha on the high-street. As ever, the team dive into it all. 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.
Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss what's being missed by the wellness industry, and what's what with your antioxidant status and what is Prism iOdoing about it?Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First up, Oli, Sammi and Adrienne look at the ever expanding world of vitamins and supplements. Noting that it’s important to understand which vitamins and minerals you can get too much of, like vitamin C and calcium. Read the Cleveland Clinic article here: Yes, You Can Take Too Many VitaminsThen the team discuss ChatGPT and the impact it’s having on our ability to think critically, but will the team agree on the damage versus benefit scale? Read Time's article: ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT StudyAnd in trending Adrienne looks at Clean Beauty - will it go the way of animal testing? 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.
Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss measuring and improving brain health, and the wellness trends they don't like!Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the Modern Wellness Podcast, the team look at the news that this week the American e-commerce giant Amazon launched at-home diagnostic services in six Indian cities, in partnership with Orange Health Labs, a company co-funded by Amazon’s venture arm. Though Amazon is investing in health care across the US, Europe and Asia, diagnostics is launching first in India. You can read the Bloomberg article here: "Amazon Intensifies Battle for Health Care in India" Second up the team discusses Fibremaxxing. Beans, pulses, starchy foods and seeds are having a moment on social media. And, for once, the health benefits suggest they deserve it. Fibremaxxing: could TikTok’s latest wellness trend actually make sense? And in Trending, Sammi looks at what's next for Cold Plunges. 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.
First up, in partnership with Wellhub, the team discuss The State of Work-Life Wellness 2025 report that Wellhub have released. Having surveyed 5,000+ employees globally to share the top issues impacting their mental and physical wellbeing, this report offers valuable insights to all businesses and business-leaders about their workplace wellness offerings. What duo the team make of the findings?Download the full report here: https://bit.ly/4kXuMqsLearn more about offering Wellhub to your employees: https://bit.ly/4k93axxIf you're an employee and would like your company to offer Wellhub, you can refer it here: https://bit.ly/4kaAjbXSecondly, in honour of the amazing Faith Kipyegon and her incredible attempt alongside Nike the team discuss Breaking4.And lastly, in trending, Sammi brings to the table the shift in experiential wellness not just being for influencers any more. 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.
Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss why biohackers often showcase their blue-tinged tongues after taking methylene blue, and tackle if the wellness market is too saturated for new innovations?Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First up, the team discuss the price of wellness, and how we define our markers of health. This comes from Fitt Insider’s article "Consumers Are Priced Out of Wellness"The trio look at the power of visualisation, and the various forms we may or may not do it. Do you? The New Scientist reports "How visualisation sets you up for success by changing your cognition"And in trending Sammi discusses the rise of lab-testing as lifestyle. And as a bonus, Oli’s “It’s a No from me Dawg” video…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.
Every Wednesday Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi will be opening up the DMs and answering your questions!Send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.com.This week the team discuss how founders can focus on their own wellbeing, and why you may be asked if you were born via a cesarean section at health assessments.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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