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Author: Eve Kalinik & Rose Ferguson

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Welcome to The Wellness Breakdown where we explore the tricky world of wellness, discover what's new and interesting but more importantly weed out the fakes.  

In seasons 1-4 our two hosts, Eve Kalinik and Rose Ferguson, set challenges for each other to try a fad diet, test a heath gadget or explore an issue that's become the latest craze and report back. 

For Season 5 the focus will be more on issues that are personal to them and their listeners,  so less of the challenges and more discussion around these subjects.

Rose Ferguson is a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner & Eve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. 

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We’re back with series 6 of The Wellness Breakdown and this is our special Christmas Episode dedicated to helping you enjoy the festive season without losing yourself. Rose and Eve offer advise on how to eat what you like without the bloated Christmas feeling, why it’s important to preserve time for yourself over the festive period and suggest tips on dealing with tricky relatives. Plus, cocktails that taste so good you’d never think they were alcohol free! We speak to the wonderful...
How can I live longer and better? What supplement will make me more youthful? In the last of the current series we discuss the topic of longevity which has become a really popular biohacking subject in recent years.Can certain supplements or protocols promise the elixir of youth? Or is it just a lot more simple than that? If you want to know your resveratrol from your NAD+ or if you are looking for some more simple life hacks to support optimum health we’ve included them all in this epis...
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode does refer to binge eating and eating disorders at points throughout.Yo-yo dieting aka the binge-purge cycle is something that has been around for decades and even though it gets rebranded with other descriptions like detoxes or surrounded with phrases like ‘cheat days’ it’s still the same thing. Basically moving from periods of (often extreme) restriction to going all out.We both feel quite passionate about how detrimental this cycle can be so in this week’s epi...
Is bread all bad? We are a nation of bread lovers but we're also constantly told we should eat less of it. But IS ALL BREAD BAD? In this episode we explore some of the reasons bread got it's 'bad boy' reputation. Why more and more people are not tolerating it and discuss how today's farming techniques and supermarket breads may be a contributing factor. Thankfully we also discover that some breads are actually good and Eve tries unsuccessfully to persuade Rose to bake her own sourdo...
Fat jabs, skinny jabs, you will have heard about the controversial 'quick fix' semaglutides being used to lose weight quickly.It’s been splashed all over the media in recent years and with major celebrity endorsement we wanted to talk about the rise of semaglutide aka Ozempic and Wagovy as its trade name descriptions would call it.Is this the 'wonder weight loss drug' that some report? Or does it have some seriously bad side effects? What might also be the broader implications of promoting th...
Am I perimenopausal?

Am I perimenopausal?

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How do I know if I'm perimenopausal? Brain fog, night sweats, anxiety, weight gain, insomnia, all of these could be symptoms of the perimenopause. This week we look at perimenopause - what is it exactly and what are some of the changes we might expect to feel both physically and mentally. We talk about the vast array of symptoms, the possible role of HRT and some of the empowering choices we can make nutrition, lifestyle and supplement wise to help support perimenopause. We also hig...
Is modern living hammering our adrenals and how can we manage our stress response? In this episode we discuss what adrenal health really means. How do the adrenals influence symptoms and systems in the body including immune system health, hormone balancing, metabolism and managing inflammation? We also differentiate between positive and negative stress, look at stress eating and ways we can actively help to support the adrenals and a healthy stress response. This podcast is sponsore...
Are you always tired? Got low energy and constantly getting colds? Do you have psoriasis, eczema or asthma? You might be deficient in Vitamin D.In this episode we dig into vitamin D, why it isn’t strictly speaking a 'vitamin’ but how important it is for our overall health. We talk about how can we make sure we get enough of it and what happens to us if we don’t? Spoiler: it is VERY hard to find many systems of the body that are not impacted by vitamin D!So what ar...
What is matcha and is it better for you than coffee? How do you make it and why do people drink it?In this episode we take a look at matcha. Its origins, how to drink it, what differentiates a good matcha from a ‘junk' matcha and how to best source as well as its health benefits. Is it worth the expensive price tag? And could it be a healthier alternative to coffee?Listen to find out more!This podcast is sponsored by Ancient & Brave and produced by Elisa Kennedy With kind insight fro...
Is oat milk better than cows milk? Are fake meats better than real meat? Is a plant-based diet the answer? In this episode we discuss the confusing, often misleading and controversial subjects of plant-based milks and meats. Should we be swapping out our milks for plant-based alternatives or not? And if we are what are the kinds of things should we look out for to meet potential nutritional gaps? And if you are thinking of going plant-based, the correct way, we’ve shared a few of ou...
We are back! And we have a big topic to start the season. This week we are talking around fertility including how to check your stats, the hormonal caveats of stress, sharing our own personal experiences including egg freezing, sperm donation and young parenthood, and of course our thoughts on nutrition, lifestyle factors and supplementation. Whether you are just embarking on your fertility journey or have been on this for some time we think you will find something that resonates and may help...
For our special Christmas episode we invited our wonderful mums onto the pod to talk all around the festive holidays including food, booze and the emotions that can often come with this time of year. Expect funny anecdotes, shared wisdom and a few tips to help you navigate and celebrate the Christmas spirit without pressing the f&*k it button. Listen in to find out!This season is kindly sponsored by Ancient and Brave. Head to https://ancientandbrave.earthThis podcast is produced by E...
Circadian rhythm essentially refers to our biological internal clock and has a vital role in regulating our sleep-wake cycle. There has been a huge increase in studying this in relation to our overall health and well-being, most notably sleep.We wanted to investigate further and see if light exposure and working in conjunction with our circadian rhythms can really get us better in bed!For this episode we have asked our very special guest Sadie Frost to take on the challenge with the guidance ...
Infrared saunas seem to be increasing in popularity with advocates championing their wide ranging benefits from better sleep, improved circulation, increased detoxification and relief from muscular pain.Unlike a traditional sauna, infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you. Instead, they use infrared lamps (that use electromagnetic radiation) to warm your body directly.While there are several studies and research on traditional saunas, there aren’t as many studies that look specifically at...
Despite having its first wave of celebrity endorsement in the 90’s, pilates has been around since the 1920’s. It was created by Joseph Pilates who famously said “in 10 sessions you feel better, in 20 sessions you look better, 30 sessions you have a completely new body”. The main premise being on strengthening core muscles around the spine and the pelvic floor with a focus on strategic working of the muscles rather than exhaustion to create length and strength alongside its signature bre...
Rebounding requires using a trampoline or trampette to essentially jump up and down as a way to improve our fitness levels - it certainly can elevate our heart rate! Fans of this type of exercise famously include Goldie Hawn who streamed her rebounding during the lock down days. However many proponents of rebounding also claim it may help to increase endorphins that may heighten our mood and potentially help to alleviate stress.We wanted to find out if its worth the hype so this week Ev...
The term ’nootropic’ is really an umbrella term for supplements (and certain meds) which can supposedly help to boost the brain’s performance and enhance cognitive functions. These may include specific vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or derived from plants, while others can be made from novel synthetic compounds in the case of prescription meds. Despite the soaring rise in popularity for these ’smarter’ supplements, it is mostly small studies that show that they can positively affect the brai...
TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders are discussed in this episode Calories are universally recognised as a means to measure the amount of energy in foods that are present on the pack of every food we buy. This has been used as a way to monitor the amount of energy we take in through our food and implemented in certain weight loss programmes. In more recent years it has gained a lot more popularity through certain apps. However whilst calories can give some indication of the units of energy...
Liver cleanses and detoxes can be big business in the wellness industry. Essentially these various programmes or protocols are based around the notion that they promise to 'rid the body of various toxins’. Despite some quite bold claims there is virtually no scientific evidence to back this up. There are many different interpretations of what these cleanses look like including the ‘liver flush’ which includes drinking a cocktail of ingredients designed to do just that. However pseudoscience a...
Acupuncture is based on an ancient Chinese medicine philosophy using needles to trigger specific points in order to influence areas of the body and to bring into alignment ‘qi’ which refers to the body’s life-giving force. Despite this sounding a little woo woo to some people the anecdotal evidence is vast and there are more and more scientific studies to demonstrate its effects on chronic pain, hormone balancing and reducing stress. So with this in mind we wanted to see if it can be a p...
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