We’re told to “trust the NHS” and “trust the science” – but what does that even mean in a broken system full of quick fixes… This week, I'm sitting down with NHS GP Dr Mike Banna to go inside the high-pressure environment affected by political shake-ups, waiting lists and a service that’s been running in crisis mode for over a decade. Mike pulls apart the hype around Ozempic and GLP‑1 weight-loss injections, the moral judgement baked into obesity conversations, and why misinformation might be one of the biggest threats to your health in the modern age. NOTE: This episode was originally recorded in March 2025 This episode covers How the NHS really works from the inside, from constant crisis and staff shortages to “taking back control” of NHS England The rise of Ozempic and GLP‑1 drugs, and the moral judgement we attach to people using them Why misinformation and polarising online health content may be one of the biggest current threats to our health The truth behind “Health at Every Size” and how to separate health behaviours from weight obsession and shame How your algorithm quietly rewires how you see your body and your life Dr Mike Banna https://www.drmikethe2nd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drmikethe2nd/ Ty Temel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ty_temel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You grab your phone the second the alarm goes off, you have coffee straight away, and you "catch up" on sleep at the weekend. According to Phil Learney, that routine could be wrecking your recovery, your focus and your gains. This week Ty sat down with Phil, a Human Performance Scientist, one of the most in-demand PTs this country has seen, and founder of HMN24. He's been in the fitness game for nearly 30 years and has trained some of London's most exclusive clientele. His Advanced Coaching Academy has graduated nearly 8,000 coaches. Now he's working with Formula One, TikTok and the Mandarin Oriental to help people sleep, recover and perform better. Phil joins Ty Temel on episode 50 of the Off Script podcast to share: The science of your body clock. Why cortisol isn't the villain the fitness world made it out to be. Why your WHOOP might be giving you bad advice. What HRV actually measures, and why super-fit athletes can still score low The hospitality mindset that let Phil charge top-end rates and keep clients for years Why the online coaching boom has an accountability problem If you're serious about your training, your business or just waking up feeling human, this is the episode. Hit play, and send it to the mate who's always on his phone at 2am. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Elle Kaye spends her days surrounded by death - and directly in the crosshairs of relentless online hate. Serial killer stereotypes and creepy cabin clichés obscure what is a profession of profound art, care and ethics. Working with dead animals gives Elle a unique perspective on life, our mortality, and the unimaginable toll of those who insult what they can’t understand. So step into the mind of Elle Kaye, as we navigate the darkest corners of the web, and learn to unapologetically stand in your difference instead of hiding from it. NOTE: This episode was originally recorded in September 2024 This episode covers The profound psychological impact of working intimately with death The ethical tightrope of working with death, natural causes Adult bullying, trolling, and anti‑Semitism The mental health cost of being visible online The culture of ‘tall‑poppy syndrome’ in Britain Why we’re so uncomfortable with success and death Watch on YouTube or listen on all major podcasting platforms 🎙️ Elle Kaye https://www.ellekayetaxidermy.co.uk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ellekayetaxidermy https://www.instagram.com/ellekayetaxidermy Ty Temel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ty_temel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Becky Briggs ran a 2:29 marathon aged just 22 - but the more shocking journey is that she even made it to the start line. Sectioned as a teenager, and training like an olympian on a student budget, Becky’s story is a rebellion against the glamorous facade that most of us see on our TV screens. We step inside the reality of an elite marathon performer overcoming stress fractures, setbacks and body image trolling to achieve feats that most of us would deem unthinkable. NOTE - This episode was originally recorded in September 2024 Becky joins Ty Temel on episode 49 of the Off Script podcast to share: The reality of training for a 2:29 marathon on a student budget When running stops being a hobby and starts being a coping mechanism Being sectioned as a teenager and the moment she decided not to give up Body image, trolling and redefining what a “real” runner looks like Olympic dreams, identity and why “it’s not over until you decide it’s over” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recorded live, completely unfiltered and brought to you by Deus Lodge & Sole Clinic. Today’s Off Script episode features three extraordinary men: Brandon Block, Chris Billam-Smith and Jay Morton who share their deeply personal journeys through mental health challenges. From Brandon’s battle with addiction to Jay’s military experiences with PTSD and Chris’s struggles with perfectionism as an athlete, this episode offers a raw and compassionate look at men’s mental health. Tune in to learn how to recognise personal struggles, the importance of community and the courage it takes to be vulnerable. Plus practical strategies for anyone facing their own challenges. More than just a conversation, this episode is a testament to resilience, self-acceptance and the power of reaching out. All proceeds from the live event went to Dorset Mind. If you enjoyed this episode, you can continue to support them by donating 👉https://dorsetmind.uk/donate/ Deus Lodge: https://www.deuslodge.com/ Sole Clinic: https://www.instagram.com/_sole_clinic_/ Ty Temel: https://www.instagram.com/ty_temel Brandon Block: https://www.instagram.com/brandonblock/ Jay Morton: https://www.instagram.com/jay__mortonChris Billam-Smith: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbillam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices