Power Hour

Lavina Mehta MBE, the founder of Feel Good with Lavina, is a Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach, Speaker and Mum to three boys.Lavina’s mission is to help all ages feel good both physically and mentally, and reduce risks of common chronic diseases through her concept of ‘Exercise Snacking’ and free chair workouts with her Mother in Law. Lavina was awarded an MBE from the Queen for her services to Health & Fitness during the Covid-19. Lavina's brilliant book The Feel Good Fix: Boost Energy, Improve Sleep and Move More Through Menopause and Beyond  is out now in stores and online! In today's episode Lavina shares her journey to becoming a wellness advocate, emphasising the importance of feeling good through movement. She discusses the significance of exercise in mental health, and the concept of 'exercise snacking' as a practical solution for ouir modern sedentary lifestyles. Lavina also highlights the need for empowering women and girls in fitness and the critical role of social connections in overall wellbeing, emphasising the need for more research and representation in women's health, and the evolving conversation around aging and the empowerment of women to embrace their health journeys.

Don't Forget: Adrienne's new book Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions in A World of Endless Choice is published on February 20th and you can pre-order it online now (follow this link)!As a special bonus we're sharing an episode of Adrienne's other show, The Modern Wellness Podcast, from earlier this month.In this episode of The Modern Wellness Podcast, Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi discuss the significant roles of athletes in high fashion and the merging of athleisure with fashion industry and the increasing desire for functional yet fashionable sportswear.Additionally, they debate the social impact of smoking areas and the future of nicotine use among younger generations, after Politico's article "EU will recommend wider and stricter smoking bans".Lastly, Adrienne shares a book recommendation, 'The Source' by Dr. Tara Swart, which delves into the science of manifestation.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.

Today Adrienne speaks to the amazing Jo Malone CBE. Jo is a legend of perfumery and innovation, going from humble beginnings in South London, to revolutionising the beauty industry and creating some of the world’s most loved fragrances. As Founder and Creative Director of Jo Loves, Jo's enduring dedication to the art of fragrance continues to inspire and captivate worldwide. Jo has teamed up with BBC Maestro to deliver her course Think Like An Entrepreneur which you can find on the BBC Maestro website.In this conversation Jo shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the fragrance industry. She discusses the importance of intuition in decision-making, the lessons learned from her entrepreneurial experiences, and the role of scent in enhancing wellbeing.Adrienne's new book Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions in A World of Endless Choice is published on February 20th and you can pre-order it online now (follow this link)!

In this episode of the Power Hour Adrienne speaks with integrative psychotherapist Sophie Scott about her new book, You Are Not Alone In This. They discuss the often invisible efforts of caregivers in supporting loved ones with mental health issues, the concept of masking emotions, and the importance of self-care for caregivers. Sophie shares her personal experiences and insights from her practice, emphasising the need for support systems and the recognition of burnout. In You Are Not Alone In This Sophie draws on moving client stories, proven therapeutic techniques and her own personal journey to help you navigate the emotional complexities of caring for someone with mental illness – while still taking care of yourself. You can find it in stores and online now, and you can follow Sophie @sophie.b.scott

In this conversation, Megan Hellerer, a career coach and author of 'Directional Living', discusses the concept of living directionally rather than destinationally. She emphasizes the importance of fulfillment over mere achievement and explores how societal pressures can lead to feelings of unfulfillment among high achievers. Megan encourages listeners to embrace curiosity and make decisions based on what feels right for them, rather than what they think they should do with Megan and Adrienne exploring the concept of directional living in contrast to destinational living. The book is available in stores and online. And you can follow Megan @meganhellerer.

As a bonus for this week Adrienne is sharing this episode from her other show Modern Wellness Podcast. This week Adrienne, Oli, and Sammi kick off season three with a discussion on wellness trends for 2025. Think biohacking going mainstream, male fertility awareness, practical longevity, and the rise of fibre. Plus there's the new 'Modern Wellness Podcast Recommends' highlighting the best places, products, and services they've tried.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.

In this conversation, Dr. Federica Amati, head nutritionist at ZOE, discusses her journey into nutrition science and public health, emphasising the importance of prevention in healthcare. She highlights the rise of chronic diseases and the need for personalised nutrition, while addressing misconceptions about alcohol and the impact of ultra-processed foods. Adrienne and Dr. Fede Amati delve into the critical importance of fiber in our diets, the role of whole foods, and practical strategies for healthy snacking. They discuss the significance of personalized nutrition and how technology, like ZOE, can help individuals track their health metrics. Dr Fede’s approach focuses on improving overall dietary quality following the principles of evidence-based, personalised nutrition science for health and disease prevention throughout the lifecourse. Dr Federica Amati holds a PhD in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London, has a masters in Public Health and is an Association for Nutrition (AfN) Registered Nutritionist (RNutr).Dr Amati works as Head Nutritionist and Head of Science Communications for personalised health company, ZOE. She works clinically as the Head of Nutrition Science for WellFounded Health. Alongside her research and nutrition work, Federica has written two books, Recipes for a Better Menopause and Every Body Should Know This.Her book Every Body Should Know This: The Science of Eating for a Lifetime of Health is available in stores and online now, and you can follow Dr Amati @dr.fede.amati.

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 an episode from April 2024 - with the excellent Mo Gawdat and Alice Law.From the show notes...Join Adrienne as she talks to the brilliant minds Mo Gawdat and Alice Law about their new book Unstressable.Mo Gawdat is an engineer. What most of us see as insurmountable problems he sees as systems overloads to tackle and solve. Unstressable breaks stress into inputs and effects, classifying human stressors as: stress to the mind, stress to emotions, stress to the body, and stress to the soul. Once classified, Gawdat and co-author Alice Law show readers how stress can be predicted―and once predicted, prevented.Unstressable illuminates for readers how most of us deal with the unpleasant, anxiety-producing and even miserable or tragic events in our lives: stress is always a by-product, leading directly to inability to cope, health problems and cratered confidence. Gawdat and Law guide readers to both heart centred and science-based solutions.

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 an episode from the beginning of 2024 - with the brilliant Charles Duhigg.From the show notes...Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale College, he is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards. He writes for The New Yorker and other publications, was previously a senior editor at The New York Times, and occasionally hosts the podcast How To! Charles' new book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection is out now available in stores and online.