Power Hour

  • Replay: The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran

    45:19|
    As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2023's episode with the wonderful Thomas Curran.From the episode notes...Thomas Curran (@thom_curran) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He is a world leading expert on perfectionism. He has written for the Harvard Business Review, was featured in the New Scientist, and his work has been covered by publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, Wall Street Journal, and Ariana Huffington's 'Thrive Global' campaign. In 2018, he gave a TEDMED talk entitled 'Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse'. Thomas' book The Perfection Trap is out on June 1st and has been described as "a powerful, poignant book on the impossibly high expectations that stand in the way of happiness, health, and success".
  • Replay: Understanding Your Fertility with Dr Helen O’Neill

    48:17|
    Continuing Adrienne's look back at some of her favourite episodes of the Power Hour, we look at the brilliant episode with Dr Helen O'Neill, founder of Hertility.From the show notes...Dr Helen is the co-founder and CEO of Hertility, and is a lecturer in reproductive and molecular genetics and a leading expert in reproductive science. She has a Masters in Prenatal Genetics and Fetal Medicine and a PhD in Stem Cell Biology from UCL. Her research focuses on pre-implantation embryo development and the use of CRISPR genome editing to assess understanding and treatment of disorders of infertility.You can follow Dr Helen @dr.helenoneill and Hertility @hertility_healthWhy Hertility was born…For too long, women have been dismissed by the healthcare system. Their bodies are ’too complicated’ to understand and their health conditions remain ‘elusive’. So, we’re revolutionising reproductive healthcare and putting women front and centre of everything we do.By bringing reproductive science out of the lab and into the hands of every single woman worldwide, we’re setting a new standard of scientific rigour and education in female health to nurture the Mother of all movements - one powered by a new generation of women who back their bodies and their life choices.
  • Replay: The Science of our Food with Professor Tim Spector

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    As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Professor Tim Spector.From the episode notes...Adrienne speaks with Tim Spector. Tim Spector is Professor of Genetics and Director of TwinsUK registry at King's College London.He writes about about common dietary misconceptions, why diversity of food matters and whether we should be looking to a more personalised approach when it comes to supporting optimal health. Find out more about Tim's website Zoe here joinzoe.com.
  • Replay: Energize with Simon Alexander Ong

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    As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Simon Alexander Ong.From the episode notes...Simon Alexander Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker. His clients are from all walks of life but they share one trait; they all believe that the greatest investment you can make is in yourself. Simon’s book Energize is available now in which Simon explores energy, citing that energy is the fuel that drives your success and gives you the power to achieve your potential. And when managed well, it will transform the way you live and work. Go to getenergizedbook.com 
  • Replay: Happy Mind, Happy Life with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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    As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays.Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Dr Rangan Chatterjee to discuss all things happiness.From the episode notes...Dr Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential doctors in the UK. A practising GP for the last two decades, Dr Chatterjee wants to inspire people to transform their health and happiness through making small sustainable changes to their lifestyles. Leading the charge on how healthcare and medicine is understood in the UK, Dr Chatterjee has co-created and teaches the widely acclaimed 'Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine' course with the Royal College of GPs, that has now been delivered to thousands of doctors and healthcare professionals.His latest book Happy Mind, Happy Life: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Day is full of easy-to-understand tips and activities that will help anyone feel calmer and experience more joy.
  • Replay: The Science Behind Visualisation with Dr Tara Swart

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    As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2021's episode with the brilliant neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, discussing all things visualisation and more!From the episode notes...Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller ‘The Source’ which has translations in 36 global territories.Tara is passionate about disseminating simple, pragmatic neuroscience-based messages that change the way people live and work. You can find Tara’s website here.
  • Replay: Atomic Habits with James Clear

    48:02|
    As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays.Today we're sharing October 2020's episode with the fantastic James Clear. James Clear's a best-selling author and since this conversation has released more books about habits.From the episode notes...This week Adrienne speaks with James Clear. James is the author behind New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which has sold over 1 million copies. He is the man who is going to help you live better! He also has his popular 3-2-1 newsletter, which you can find here.
  • Replay: Working Hard, Hardly Working with Grace Beverley

    49:02|
    As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing and episode from 2021, with the brilliant Grace Beverley.From the episode notes...Grace is an Oxford graduate, an influencer, one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, and the owner of two businesses: Shreddy and Tala. All this at the age of 24! However she’s also a big believer in down time, so much so she’s written a book about it - Working Hard, Hardly Working. Which you can buy now! You can find Grace’s Instagram here.
  • Replay: Ultra-Processed People with Dr Chris van Tulleken

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    As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays.Today we're sharing April 2023's episode all about Ultra-processed food, with guest Dr Chris van Tulleken. Since this episode Chris has been on a mission to get us discussing our diets and making positive healthy changes, and the phrase ultra-processed food has become common parlance!From the episode notes...Adrienne is joined by the wonderful Dr Chris van Tulleken to discuss his new book Ultra-Processed People. In the book Dr Chris discusses how we have entered a new 'age of eating' where most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food, food which is industrially processed and designed and marketed to be addictive. But do we really know what it's doing to our bodies?Dr Chris van Tulleken is an infectious disease doctor at University College London Hospitals, and a Medical Research Council clinical research fellow at University College London in the Greg Towers lab, where he studies viral evolution and HIV. He has worked with aid organisations around the world over the past 10 years, including Doctors of the World. He also presents a range of programmes for the BBC including the double-Bafta winning Operation Ouch!. He is on Twitter @DoctorChrisVT
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