Modern Wellness Podcast
Three hosts discuss trends, facts, and fads in wellness, health, technology, and business. Each week they explore new practices, tech advancements, and business news, providing unbiased information for insiders and curious listeners. The show features fun chemistry and diverse viewpoints, with debates that shed light on wellbeing.
Episodes
#177 The Science, Safety and Future of Infrared Sauna with Sunlighten's Joie Risk
Today we discover the benefits of Infrared Sauna, and deep dive into the facts and figures behind one of the wellness industry's most exciting areas. Sammi is joined by Joie Risk, UK and EU Managing Director of Sunlighten, to discuss the booming UK sauna market and the science, safety and quality behind infrared therapy. Joie shares Sunlighten’s origins and explains how infrared differs from tradi
#176 Tap Water Safety, Wellness Dating & How Much Tinned Fish Are You Buying?
It’s the last Monday episode of the series before we break for the summer! First up... would you go for a run on a date? The rise of the “wellness date” reflects a deeper redefinition of modern romance. As dating app fatigue sets in, an entire generation is craving more honest interactions—and a shared breathwork class, a yoga session, or a guided meditation for two often reveals far more than an
#175 The Future of Nervous System Regulation with Mike North, PhD. Founder of Shiftwave.
It’s not often we get to experience something truly groundbreaking. Sammi has experienced Shiftwave first-hand and in his words “this is one of the most impactful recovery and performance technologies I’ve experienced.”Shiftwave regulates the autonomic nervous system using powerful, pulsed pressure wave technology. Today Sammi's joined by co-founder Mike North, PhD to dive into the science behind
#174 The World Cup Reaches Fever Pitch & Balenciaga is on a Wellness Kick
We start today with Balenciaga's latest move in ultra-lux athleisure. Its new TechWear line, debuting as part of the Fall 2026 collection titled “Body & Being.”, melds sport, technology and the House’s legacy of savoir-faire, the line is engineered as a direct response to today’s wellness-focused lifestyles and health-conscious rituals. But with jackets costing upwards of two and a half THOUSA
#173 Navigating the Science of Gut Health Testing: Dr. Megan Rossi in conversation with Adrienne Adhami - REPLAY
With our focus on the Oral Microbiome in this week's episode, we thought for our Wednesday bonus we'd look back to our episode with Dr Megan Rossi, queen of the Gut Microbiome where she joined Adrienne to discuss the current state of gut health testing and its potential, explaining the nuances and limitations of commercial gut health tests.Dr Megan Rossi (PhD, RD) founded The Gut Health Doctor in
#172 Oral Hygiene, Record numbers at the gym & we’ve run out of Protein
We start with the news that the UK health and fitness sector has achieved record growth, with reports showing a record 12.2 million people over the age of 16 are now members of a health and fitness club in the UK.Then we turn to gains. The explosive “protein-maxxing” consumer trend and massive demand from GLP-1 weight-loss users has caused a severe global whey protein shortage.And lastly, in Trend
#171 Decoding Longevity Medicine: Precision Care, Peptides, and Practical Wellness with HUM2N Founder Dr Mohammed Enayat
Today Adrienne is joined by Dr Mohammed Enayat, a London-trained GP and founder of HUM2N, a physician-led longevity and personalised medicine clinic, to discuss his shift from reactive, organ-based healthcare toward functional “root cause” and longevity/precision medicine using richer diagnostics. They explore how wellness has become mainstream, what people really mean by “longevity”, and how HUM2
#170 Finding Balance In Busy Lives: Modern Wellness Podcast On Tour
The team are coming at you from Ireland this week, as they reflect on the talk they gave at The Gathering, an event held at The Deerstone in Wicklow for Wellness Industry Professionals.Adrienne, Sammi, and Oli were there to give a discussion around modern wellbeing, self-care, and finding balance while navigating busy lives and careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
#169 Energy, Healing, & Recharging You Battery with Sun Kyeong's Emilie Weston
Today Adrienne is joined by Emilie Weston, an experienced practitioner with over 25 years in helping individuals restore their energy, heal from chronic fatigue, and explore the realm of energy and consciousness. Emilie works at Sun Kyeong and in this episode shares her personal healing journey, the role of energy in health, and practical ways to enhance vitality through mind, body, and spiritual
#168 Iron, The truth about sunscreen & Who wants a gym in their hotel room?
It’s summertime in the UK and social media is awash with influencers airing their concerns about sunscreen. Too much exposure to the sun has traditionally been seen as a danger. Now claims that sunscreen is toxic flood the internet. What does the science say? Next up, we look at Conde Nast’s recent article “Forget hotel gyms – the latest luxury is wellness delivered straight to your room” Fro
#167 Feeling Life’s Potential: The Unique Approach of Kamalaya Koh Samui with Gopal Kumar
On today's special episode of The Modern Wellness podcast, Adrienne speaks with Gopal Kumar, General Manager & Director of Wellness Development at Kamalaya Koh Samui.Visiting wellness retreats has become increasingly popular, but what makes Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand stand out? In this episode Adrienne reflects on her visit along with Gopal, who explains what makes Kamalaya's approach to
#166 Apple’s AI Health Coach, Pilates Backlash & the Danger of Energy Drinks
We start with news that Apple is scaling back plans for a virtual health coach, code-named Mulberry, as part of an effort to rethink how the company approaches the market for wellness services. The company now plans to take some of the features it had planned for the artificial intelligence-powered offering and roll them out individually over time within its Health app. This may comes as a surpris
#165 The Sleep Revolution: How Eight Sleep is Transforming Rest and Health with Alex Zatarain
Today on the show the brilliant Alex Zatarain (@alexzatarainj) is our guest, cofounder of Eight Sleep. She joins Oli to discuss all things sleep! Eight Sleep’s revolutionary Pod 5 uses a sensor-embedded mattress cover to track biometrics (including heart rate, HRV, respiratory rate and sleep stages) and then actively improve sleep by adjusting bed temperature in real time, waking users during ligh
#164 Pro-Aging, The Rise of Neurowellness & Ill-health in later years
We start with the news that as individuals, we bear at least 80% of the responsibility for our ill health in old age, according to a report aimed at challenging the belief that physical decline is either inevitable or primarily the responsibility of the state. The report, launched at the Smart Ageing Summit in Oxford last month, argues that individuals have far greater control over their long
#163 The Nation’s 5k: Esmée Gummer’s Challenge to Get 1 Million People Moving
In today's special Wednesday Interview show Sammi is joined by the remarkable Esmée Gummer (@esmee_ldn). At one point, Esmée was told that she’d never walk again – but now she’s preparing to host a run club in every city in the UK and get a million people moving in the process. The Nation's 5k is a project launched by community leader Esmée where she's taking a free 5k club to every city in the UK
#162 ALO’s Superyacht, Hotspan, & the importance of getting out in nature
First up, to mark its expansion across Europe with new stores opening in luxury destinations like Cannes and Saint-Tropez, Alo launched the Alo Voyage: Wellness Club at Sea, which recently set sail to offer an invitation-only experience aboard a 72-meter private yacht. Aboard the yacht, guests are invited to partake in elevated wellness offerings like lymphatic drainage, IV therapy and pilates. So
#161 Scaling Heights: Dan Murray on Brain Health, Supplement Efficacy, and Strategic Growth
In today’s fascinating interview, Oli interviews Dan Murray (@danmurrayserter) founder of brand Heights, who produce science-backed supplements for your brain and gut.They cover everything from Dan’s background in entrepreneurship and even podcasting, and how his experience with panic attacks, insomnia and broader mental health challenges led him to seek root causes beyond SSRIs and sleeping pills
#160 Vagus Nerve Stimulators, Cosy Gaming & Are we turning ourselves into lab rats?
First up, we start with the worrying news that people in the UK are sending thousands of unregulated substances that claim to support weight-loss and wellness to laboratories for testing, as experts say the underground market for injectable peptides has exploded. With the relative ease that people are able to get subscriptions, via online pharmacies, or other means, it seems like this worrying ris
#159 Keeping Wellness Simple: Edward Thomas on Paragon Studio, Luxury Fitness Equipment & Founder Branding
Today on the show Adrienne speaks with Edward Thomas, Founder of Paragon Studio, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of luxury gym equipment and bespoke wellness spaces. Drawing from a background as super-yacht crew, Ed is a prominent entrepreneur in the high-end fitness sector. In this wide ranging conversation, Ed explains how his first business, Gym Marine, grew by designing yacht gyms, a
#158 Spotify x Peloton Partnership, Health Anxiety 2.0 & is Miami becoming the new wellness hub?
There's lots for the team to delve in to this week! First up is the news that as of April 2026, Spotify and Peloton have partnered to launch a new fitness hub featuring over 1,400 on-demand, ad-free, and guided workout classes for Spotify Premium users globally. The content includes strength, yoga, cardio, and Pilates classes, along with specialized curated playlists, accessible directly within th
#157 Understanding Hunger: Elcella, Food Noise & The Gut-Brain Axis
Oli is joined by the fantastic Dr Madusha Peiris, Founder & CEO of Elcella, and world-leading expert in gut health with a PhD in Neuroscience to discuss all things hunger! You can find out more about Elcella at elcella.com. Moving from Australia to London in 2008 to study the gut-brain axis, and spending 18 years researching how the gut, microbiome, and brain communicate to regulate
#156 Wellness on Flights, Black Sesame Hype & What Do The Latest Consumer Spending Trends Tell Us?
We start with the news that health has become the top VC investment sector, with H1 2025 funding close to $8 billion, surpassing both FinTech and software. This matched with reports that health and wellness stands out as the only area where consumers' intent to increase spending outpaces the desire to decrease spending, it certainly seems like the industry boom is only getting bigger. Next up, in
#155 Inside Long Lane: Building the UK’s First Sober Luxury Wellness Members’ Club
On the first Modern Wellness Podcast Interview Special of Season 7, Adrienne speaks with Harrison Hide (@harrisonhide) and Louie Blake (@loui_blake), founders of Long Lane (@joinlonglane), a new luxury wellness-focused members’ club, hotel, and restaurant in West Sussex. Set to open this Summer in the South Downs National Park, it’s designed around deep rest, real connection and recovery-first liv
#154 Season 7 is here! Biotech, Brain Fog & Is Smoking Cigarettes Making A Comeback?
The team are back for Season 7 of the Modern Wellness Podcast! Back to go through all the headlines, trends, facts, fads, and everything in between in the wellness industry.First up today, we start big. Biotech in wellness is the application of cellular and molecular biology to enhance health, longevity, and personal care. It moves beyond traditional, reactive medicine to offer proactive, personal
#153 Listener Q&A: What is Regenerative Medicine?
As the season draws to a close it’s time for another Listener Q&A episode. Today the team take on Charlie’s question on Regenerative Medicine - what is it, and what do they think of it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#152 Toxic Sportswear, Lymphatic Hops & Have You Ditched Your Wearable?
Have you thought about the health of your workout gear? Understanding of the skin microbiome has increased dramatically in the past five years. With sportswear being very tight, and often made with lots of chemicals, the question around toxicity has reared its head once more. Read more at the Financial Times here. From Oura to Garmin, Apple Watch to Whoop, Fitbit and beyond, there’s wearables ever
#151 Unlocking Longevity: How VO2 Max Testing Is Changing Health with Hero founder Iain Dickson
Our resident physiologist and VO2 enthusiast Oli Patrick interviews Iain Dickson, founder of Hero (gohero.io), a groundbreaking digital platform that democratizes VO2 Max testing. Oli and Iain explore the significance of VO2 Max as a longevity and health marker, how technology is making it accessible, and the potential impact on health, fitness, and insurance industries.And as a bonus for Modern W
#150 Chinamaxxing, Human v AI Coaches & is Running Becoming Exclusive?
Exercisers want a human in their corner. @lesmills’ 2026 Global Fitness Report surveyed 10K+ consumers across five continents and found only ~10% prefer AI-led workouts — while a majority lean human for connection and expertise. That’s notable because automated coaching is accelerating fast, from wearables layering in richer training signals to platforms pushing personalized programming at scale.
#149 REPLAY: The Science of Longevity & The Art of Living Well with SHA
As Spring speeds along we wanted to reshare this fantastic conversation that we first aired last year.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 loc
#148 Soft Cardio, Fitness Travel & Burnout is Back
First up, the team look at the rise in “Soft Cardio”, which is the latest trend in fitness but Zone 2 cardio has been a thing for a while. Simply put it’s cardio performed at a moderate intensity , where your heart rate rises but you do not become breathless. Good for improving your endurance, burning fat, and keeping your heart healthy , without breaking down muscles or compr
#147 LGBTQ+ Culture, Community & Social Wellness with Connor Minney
Connor Minney (@connorminney) is the founder of gayns (@getgayns) a social wellness brand creating community-driven events that inspire a cultural shift in how gay and queer people experience fitness, connection and wellbeing.In just two years gayns has brought together 30,000 attendees across more than 300 events, created what is now the world’s largest weekly gay run club, developed their own te
#146 REPLAY: Clinique La Prairie - The most progressive longevity clinic in the world
This is a replay of last year's special edition of The Modern Wellness Podcast, where Adrienne was joined by Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie (@cliniquelaprairie), the world-renowned Swiss medical spa and longevity clinic.Together, they dive deep into the evolving science of longevity — from groundbreaking cellular therapies to lifestyle interventions rooted in decades of research. Sim
#145 Listener Q&A: The Six Wellness Consumers
Who are the six Wellness Consumers? And which one do you fit in to? Adrienne shares her insight into the latest trends in Wellness and the 2026 consumer reports, and the tribes or cohorts that you can place the different customers in to. 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@modernwellness
#144 Workplace Gyms, AI Therapy & Sexual Wellness
Today on the show the team start with a look at the news that demand for on-site gyms has surged as staff wellbeing takes centre stage. As health and wellbeing continue as priorities, new research from gym supply manufacturer BLK BOX has revealed an increased demand for office-based gyms from both employees and employers. Read more here: https://startups.co.uk/news/office-gym-demand/Things turn to
#143 Redefining Nicotine in Wellness with 1N Founder Terry Seal
Disclaimer: 1N products contain nicotine, which is addictive and not risk free, and are intended only for adults who already use nicotine.Today on the show Adrienne speaks with Terry Seal, Founder of 1N (1nlabs.com).They discuss the current reframing of nicotine within wellness and Terry’s approach to communicating responsibly with factual, science-based claims, acknowledging historical tobac
#142 The Year of Women & Over-Optimisation Backlash: The Global Wellness Summit’s Trends for 2026
Today the team take a deep dive Global Wellness Summit’s Wellness Trends for 2026.The top line from the report: In 2026, we’ll see a backlash against over-optimization and the bold return of pleasure and joy; women finally getting their own lanes in longevity and sports; longevity expanding into real estate and beauty; and wellness tackling major crises: disaster preparedness, microplastics and ne
#141 Understanding Breathwork with Jamie Clements
Today Sammi is joined by expert breathwork coach and founder of The Breath Space, Jamie Clements (@jamieclements_). Jamie has worked alongside top entrepreneurs, politicians, athletes and many more, to share the life changing potential of breathwork and altered states of consciousness. After discovering out first-hand just how impactful breathwork can be, through his own journey with anxiety
#140 Toxic Food Chemicals, Eleve’s Longevity Cabin & AG1 versus Bryan Johnson
The team start by looking at the news that new analysis estimates chemical toxins in the global food supply drive $2.2T in preventable healthcare costs annually.Researchers found phthalates (PVC), biphenols (BPA), pesticides, and PFAs in produce and packaged food, with exposure linked to developmental and reproductive disorders, metabolic and circulatory diseases, and all-cause mortality
#139 Decoding The US Health & Fitness Industry with Kenny Santucci
Today on the Modern Wellness Podcast Sammi interviews fitness expert Kenny Santucci. Kenny is a nationally recognised US fitness expert, athlete, and entrepreneur, known for his no-BS approach to training, performance, and personal transformation. Kenny has spent decades at the sharp end of the American fitness industry.You can find more from Kenny online @kennysantucci and from the STRONG New Yor
#138 Hyrox Youngstars, Adidas stay fashion forward & The Rise of Therapy
First up we look at how in 2026 that whilst we know consumers are more focused on their health than ever before, they also want to look good doing it too. Read more: Why Adidas Tapped Entire Studios for a Fashion-Forward Performance LineThe team also look at the latest innovation from Hyrox: HYROX YOUNGSTARS. The event, which kicked off in Amsterdam, is aimed at kids and combines the classic
#137 Becoming Who You Want To Be: Keith Reesby on The Hero You Process
Keith Reesby is a personal development specialist with more than 25 years of experience in human performance and transformation. Combining contemporary psychology, ancient philosophy and lived experience, he has developed the Hero You Process; a proven 10-step framework to help people discover purpose, clarity, and achieve lasting behavioural change.Keith's expertise has been forged in some o
#136 Sardine Fasting, Startups Funding & Wellness Industry Backlash?
First up, the team look at the news that fitness and wellness startups raised $2 billion in 2025, with the category seeing a healthy year-over-year increase amid the rise of wearable tech, lab-testing brands and more https://athletechnews.com/investors-pouring-money-into-fitness-wellness-startups-wearables-2-billion/Next up, it's the trend everyone's talking about... Sardine Fasting. Experts warn
#135 Prioritise This: Thriving in a World That Won't Slow Down with Lily Silverton
Adrienne speaks with speaker, writer and self-development expert Lily Silverton about her journey from fashion journalism to wellness coaching. They discuss the evolving world of wellness, and the importance of prioritisation in modern life. Lily shares insights from her upcoming book Prioritise This which invites you to press pause and consider what really matters to you. The book is published on
#134 Wintering & The Role of Restoration in Wellness
In this episode of the Modern Wellness Podcast, hosts Adrienne, Sammi, and Oliver explore the concept of 'wintering,' a Scandinavian approach to embracing the winter season, which emphasises slowing down and adapting to the darker months rather than resisting them. Finally, they discuss a new trend of a 'Gen Z retirement home' in Malaysia, which offers a month-long escape from the pressures of mod
#133 Dr Tanja Philips at The HVN Clinic: Hair loss, holistic health & longevity
In our first interview of 2026, Adrienne speaks to Dr Tanja Phillips at The HVN to discuss hair loss in men and women, and what treatments are available to people in the modern wellness age. Dr Tanja Phillips is a GMC-registered doctor and leading laser and aesthetic medicine specialist with 30 years of clinical experience.She is internationally recognised in the fields of non-surgical lasers and
#132 We're back! Wellness in 2026 and what was the good, the bad & the ugly of 2025?
Welcome back! It's a new year and a brand new season of the Modern Wellness Podcast.To kick things off Oli, Sammi & Adrienne are going over the winners and losers of 2025, and looking ahead to what wellness will look like in 2026.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@modernwellnesspodc
#131 Listener Q&A: Wearables for Christmas & Should I Run A Marathon?
It's time for another special episode with 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 answer a question regarding getting a wearables at Christmas. Is one on your list? And for new runners - should you start with a marathon?Don't forget to rate/revi
#130 Ultra-Processed Food, Christmas Ads, & What Does “Parasocial” Mean?
This week the team look at the alarming news that ultra-processed food is linked to harm in every major organ system of the human body and poses a colossal threat to global health, according to the world’s largest review.The findings, from a series of three papers published in the Lancet, come as globally people are increasingly consuming UPF such as ready meals, cereals, protein bars, fizzy
#129 Hyperbarics & Beyond: Oxydise’s Alan Trim in conversation with Oli Patrick
In this episode of the Modern Wellness Podcast, Oli chats with Alan Trim, founder of Oxydise, to discuss the transformative potential of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. They delve into the mechanics of hyperbaric chambers, the physiological benefits of increased oxygen absorption, and the diverse applications of this technology in clinical settings, particularly for cancer recovery and athletic perform
#128 Black Friday, Soho House, & the Rise of "Cellular"
This week Adrienne and Oli dive into the trending topics from the world of wellness. First up there's a look at Black Friday, and a spot of myth-busting from Oli on the various wellness gadgets.Then the team turn their attention to Soho House and their wellness offering. And lastly, in Trending, Adrienne asks what on earth does "Cellular" mean?Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!Yo
#127 CBD Drinks, Seeking Serendipity & Are Weight-Loss Jabs Making Us Blind?
On the show this week the team discuss weight-loss jabs after news that Robbie Williams says they’re making him lose his eyesight.There’s a conversation about CBD Drinks with news that TRIP, the calming beverage brand that launched six years ago, has announced its latest $40 million funding round at a valuation exceeding $300 million.And in Trending, Adrienne looks at the rise of Serendipity Seeke
#126 Listener Q&A: At-Home Diagnostics, New Parent Wellness Hacks & Skin-Care for Kids?
It's time for another special episode with 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 answer a question from a new dad asking if they should track their energy and how can they keep their exercise going? And with the news of Shay Mitchell’s new skin
#125 Nike’s Neuroscience Innovation, Women-Focused Resorts & Growing Your Own
The team begin by looking at Bloomberg's article "Women-Focused Resorts Are the Next Big Thing in Wellness". Canyon Ranch has announced that it September 2026, it plans to unveil its third location on the outskirts of Austin, an ambitious 600-acre ranch whose primary focus will be women’s wellness.Next up, Nike is launching a new type of shoe designed to help athletes lock in their mindset pre- an
#124 Sport is for Everyone with Lioness Legend Jill Scott
Today on the Modern Wellness Podcast Adrienne chats to the football icon and national treasure Jill Scott.The pair chat about Jill's journey from discovering her love for football at a young age to becoming a world class sports leader and role model. There's discussions on encouraging young women, and young people more generally, to stay active and Jill opens up about her mental and physical
#123 Treadmill Running Championship, Wellness Homes & Digital Detox Retreats
The team discuss the news of buyers seeking purpose-built wellness homes. This comes from news that after analyzing millions of listings, real estate platform Zillow found consumers are reshaping their spaces around self-care, sports, and wellness, building homes that reflect how they actually live.The team also get excited about the news that Technogym and World Athletics are launching the Treadm
#122 Science-backed Supplementation with ARTAH founder Rhian Stephenson
Rhian Stephenson is a leading Nutritional Therapist, Naturopath, ex-athlete and founder of ARTAH. With an extensive knowledge of functional health, nutrition, and well-being, Rhian has been at the forefront of the health and fitness industry for over a decade. Inspired by her passion for vitality, she is dedicated to helping people improve their physical and emotional health.Check out ARTAH at art
#121 Sweden, Spices & The Comeback of the Personal Trainer
This week the team start by casting their eyes to Sweden. A cheeky new ad campaign claims that visiting the Nordic nation and embracing Swedish culture can improve your wellbeing – and it's turning to medical experts to make its case.Next up, how are the back fo your cupboards looking? Adrienne quizzes Oli and Sammi on the top 5 healthiest cupboard spices to boost your heart, brain and bodyAnd las
#120 Listener Q&A: Seasonal Eating & are bluetooth headphones dangerous?
It's time for another special episode with 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.In this week's listener Q&A episode the team address EMF's and the link between our bluetooth headphones and our health - is there any cause for concern? And with the clocks havi
#119 Lead in Protein Powders, On’s Cloudrise Cyclon 1.1 & is scent the next sense for wellness?
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 SaysW
#118 Investing in Wellness & Maximising Joyspan with Exceptional Venture's Paolo Pio
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+ startup
#117 Peloton’s new launch, diets for the planet & are hotels becoming wellness sanctuaries?
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
#116 Joe Wicks Killer Stunt, HYROX & Lymphatic Drainage Massage
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,
#115 Personalisation & the Future of Health: Live from HX25
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.Th
#114 Peptides, Padel & Melinda French Gates Women's Health Ventures
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 Break
#113 Making Elite Performance Accessible with JAB Boxing's George Veness
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 success
#112 Gary Brecka, Wellness Furniture & what's up with Hydrogen Water?
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 i
#111 The Healing Powers of Turmeric with Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu
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 quick
#110 Cryonics, Wearables at Work & How worrying is the rise of Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
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 2
#109 The Science of Longevity & The Art of Living Well with SHA
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 anc
#108 We're back for Season 5! Serena Williams, Nike, Matcha & More.
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!Y
#107 ListenerQ&A Prism iO, Antioxidant Status & Where’s Wellness Lacking?
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
#106 ChatGPT, Clean Beauty & Can You Take Too Many Vitamins?
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
#105 Listener Q&A: How Can I Measure & Improve My Brain Health?
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 @sammia
#104 Fibremaxxing, Cold Plunges & Amazon's Battle for Health Care
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 Bloo
#103 The State of Work-life Wellness, Faith Kipyegon & Experiential Wellbeing
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?Do
#102 Listener Q&A: What’s with the Blue Tongues?
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/revie
#101 The Power of Visualisation, The Price of Wellness & Lab-Testing as Lifestyle
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 disc
#100 Listener Q&A: Wellbeing for Founders & Why am I Asked About My Birth at Health Assessments?
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 fol
#99 Wellness for the Home, The Joy of Being Alone & Shifts in Sports Marketing
First up the team discuss the rise in solo-dining and solo-travel, and what it indicates for modern society. Are you a fan?“The Joy of Being Alone in an Overcrowded, Overbooked World”Secondly, with Ultrahuman unveiling Home, an indoor sensor tracking environmental quality, the team look at the rise of tracking in our lives, as well as the possibilities of this device. “Ultrahuman Launches Home Hea
#98 Listener Q&A: Heart-Rate Zones & Do You Need a Personal Brand?
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 calculating your heart-rate zones when exercising, and how important it is as a founder to have yourself as the face of your own brand.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You
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