Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast with Adrienne Herbert! What could you do, if you dedicated just one hour each day to improving yourself and your life? Could getting up one hour earlier each day be the key to unlocking your full potential? Power Hour is a weekly podcast that will motivate you to pursue your passion and to achieve success. Join host Adrienne Herbert as she speaks to today’s leading coaches, creatives, change makers and innovators; finding out about their morning routines, da ...
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Building Your Personal Philosophy: New Methods for Women with Sharmadean Reid
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1:01:33Sharmadean Reid MBE is a founder, writer and creative consultant who in her 20 year career has launched an innovation led salon, a beauty tech start up and now a media company. Sharmadean’s amazing new book is out now. New Methods for Women is 49 powerful essays that offer new perspectives on life, work, self, friendships, parenthood, and relations…
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Making Time For What Counts: Meditations for Mortals with Oliver Burkeman
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46:13Adrienne is looking back at some of her favourite Power Hour episodes from years gone by! Oliver Burkeman worked for many years at The Guardian, where he wrote a popular weekly column on psychology, “This Column Will Change Your Life.” His books include the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and The Antidote:…
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What is Psychological Safety? The Right Kind of Wrong with Amy Edmondson
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49:04Adrienne is digging into the Power Hour archives and today's episode comes from 2023. d Amy Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School. Renowned for her world-leading research into the concept of psychological safety, Edmondson has been named by Thinkers50 as the most influential management thinker i…
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Turning Negativity into Positivity - Flip Thinking with Berthold Gunster
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54:27Adrienne is looking back at some of her favourite Power Hour episodes from years gone by! Berthold Gunster is the founder of the Omdenken, or Flip Thinking, philosophy. After studying at the Theatre Academy in Utrecht he worked as a theatre director and writer for years. Since 2001 he and his team have been offering trainings, workshops and shows a…
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Tiredness, Biophilic Design & At-home Sauna: From the Modern Wellness Podcast
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39:36As a Friday bonus Adrienne is sharing a recent episode from the Modern Wellness Podcast - remember to follow or subscribe if you haven't yet! Firstly there’s a look at a recent New Scientist article all about tiredness, as according to a recent analysis of data from 32 countries, as many as 1 in 5 otherwise healthy adults complain of problematic le…
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The Longevity Formula: Ayurvedic Principles with Dr Avanti Kumar-Singh
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46:51Today Adrienne is joined by the brilliant Dr Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD. An internationally recognised Ayurveda practitioner, certified yoga therapist, and former ER doctor. Her approach brings together Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda that comes from her South Asian lineage. In her new book The Longevity Formula: Ayurvedic Principl…
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How to Stay Sane in a House Share with Alice Wilkinson
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48:00Today Adrienne is joined by the brilliant Alice Wilkinson (@alicewilkinsonwrites). Alice is a writer, editor and journalist at The Telegraph. A previous editor of Waitrose Health, she has featured in many national newspapers and magazines. Alice also writes a weekly Substack newsletter titled 'What's the alternative?' where she takes a counterintui…
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How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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41:10Anne-Laure Le Cunff (@neuranne) is a former Googler who decided to go back to university to pursue a PhD in neuroscience. As the founder of Ness Labs and the author of its widely read newsletter, she is the foremost expert on mindful productivity and systematic curiosity. She writes about evidence-based ways for people to navigate uncertainty and m…
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Today Adrienne is joined by the brilliant Jeff Wetzler. Jeff has been on a quarter-century quest to transform learning opportunities and unlock human potential. Blending a unique set of leadership experiences in the fields of business and education, he’s pursued this quest as an international management consultant to executives in Fortune 500 corpo…
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The Healing Power of Hormones with Dr Emilia Vuorisalmi
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54:30Today Dr. Emilia Vuorisalmi (@docemilia) shares her journey from struggling with her own health issues to becoming an advocate for holistic health and hormonal balance. She discusses the importance of understanding hormones, particularly dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, and how they impact our motivation, connection, and overall well-being, empha…
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Maya Raichoora (@maya.mental.fitness) is one of the UK’s leading mental fitness and visualisation experts. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Remap Mental Fitness. Day to day she works with global brands such as Nike, Gymshark, Asics, Amex and Lego. She has a decade of experience mastering the technique of visualisation and is…
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Decisions That Matter - Adrienne's new book is out tomorrow!
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23:51Today Adrienne is sharing a special episode of the Modern Wellness Podcast, in which the team are celebrating the launch of Adrienne's new book, 'Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions in a World of Endless Choice.'. Adrienne discusses the complexities of decision-making in the modern world, the inspiration behind the book, the differences be…
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How TikTok Transformed Hair Care with Hair Syrup's Lucie Macleod
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50:21In this conversation, Luce Macleod, founder of Hair Syrup (hairsyrup.co.uk), shares her inspiring journey from university kitchen to building a global brand. She discusses the accidental nature of her entrepreneurial path, the power of organic growth through social media, and the value of founder-led content in connecting with audiences. Lucie shar…
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Bonus: Weight-Loss Drugs Keep Rising & WHOOP's New Women’s Health Biomarker from the Modern Wellness Podcast
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37:02Today as a bonus Adrienne is sharing a recent episode from her other show Modern Wellness Podcast. Sammi, Adrienne, and Oli, start by discussing the ever booming weight-loss drug market, citing sifted's article London startup raises $410m in one of Europe’s biggest ever Series A rounds as it joins weight loss drugs frenzy. There's a discussion of t…
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Today Adrienne is joined by Ali Abdaal (@aliabdaal) - doctor, entrepreneur, amateur magician, and the world's most-followed productivity expert. Ali became intrigued by the science of productivity while juggling the demands of medical training at Cambridge University and building his business on the side. While working as a doctor in the UK's Natio…
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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 wa…
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Bonus: The Rise of Athleisure & the Future of Smoking Bans... from the Modern Wellness Podcast
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46:27Don'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 We…
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Think Like An Entrepreneur with Jo Malone CBE
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47:40Today 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 inspi…
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How to Support a Loved One’s Mental Health with Sophie Scott
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44:29In 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 p…
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Directional Living with Megan Hellerer
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1:04:15In 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 listen…
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Bonus: 2025 with the Modern Wellness Podcast
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52:31As 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 …
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The Science of Eating for a Lifetime of Health with Dr Federica Amati
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1:03:29In 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-process…
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Replay: How to live Stress-Free with Mo Gawdat & Alice Law
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53:22As 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…
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Replay: The Secret Language of Connection with Charles Duhigg
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40:36As 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 …
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Replay: Happy High Status with Viv Groskop
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1:07:26As 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 Viv Groskop. From the episode notes... Happy high status is a new way of thinking about confidence and how you relate to yourself. It's how actors and comedians enhance thei…
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Replay: The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran
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45:19As 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 Scho…
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Replay: Understanding Your Fertility with Dr Helen O’Neill
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48:17Continuing 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 Ma…
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Replay: The Science of our Food with Professor Tim Spector
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41:01As 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 Lo…
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Replay: Energize with Simon Alexander Ong
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46:50As 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 b…
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Replay: Happy Mind, Happy Life with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
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1:09:39As 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 U…
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Replay: The Science Behind Visualisation with Dr Tara Swart
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53:21As 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, S…
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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 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 A…
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Replay: Working Hard, Hardly Working with Grace Beverley
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49:02As 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 Tal…
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Replay: Ultra-Processed People with Dr Chris van Tulleken
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57:43As 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 c…
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Microplastics, Electrolytes & Peloton rental! From the Modern Wellness Podcast
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42:34As well as the Power Hour Adrienne also hosts the Modern Wellness Podcast, alongside Fiit Cofounder Sammi (who also happens to be Adrienne's husband) and Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management, Oliver Patrick. They recently had a very lively episode discussing the shocking truth regarding microplastics and our bodies, as outlined i…
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Replay: Growing the f*ck up with Sarah Knight
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48:34As 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 brilliant episode with New York Times Journalist Sarah Knight. *A quick warning: there is some explicit language in this episode* Adrienne is joined by the New York Times bestsellin…
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From Veg Shop to Plant-Based Revolution with The Happy Pear
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50:33David and Stephen Flynn, AKA The Happy Pear, need no introduction. Known and loved for their hearty yet healthy dishes, big flavours, delicious food and incredible sense of community, they have been bringing joy through good food for twenty years. The new book, The Happy Pear 20: Recipes and Learnings from the First 20 Years, is inspired by the dis…
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Adrienne is delighted to announce she has started a Substack, called In The Room. You can subscribe for free at adrienneadhami.substack.com In The Room is where I’ll share what I’ve learned because I’ve spent years getting into rooms where opportunities are created and decisions are made. I know how valuable it is to access those conversations. Not…
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Preventative Mental Health with Celeste Gardner
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45:18In this episode of the Power Hour podcast, Adrienne speaks with Celeste Gardner, a preventative mental health practitioner. They discuss Celeste's journey from teaching to focusing on health and wellness, the challenges teachers face, and the importance of preventative mental health. Celeste emphasizes the need for connection and community in suppo…
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Productivity, Procrastination, & Working Smarter with Emily M Austen
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47:14Emily M Austen is the founder and CEO of EMERGE, an award winning PR Agency, based in London, working with global brands, including Huel, Red Bull, Spanx, and Abercrombie. The 25 strong team was started by Emily in 2012, at the age of 22, after she graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Law. Her new book SMAR…
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Half Marathons & Game-changing Body Scans? From the Modern Wellness Podcast
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48:21As well as the Power Hour Adrienne also hosts the Modern Wellness Podcast, alongside Fiit Cofounder Sammi (who also happens to be Adrienne's husband) and Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management, Oliver Patrick. They recently had a very lively episode discussing the Neko Body Scan, and the new SuperHalfs proposal - which felt very fi…
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Raphael Sofoluke is a serial entrepreneur, author, founder and CEO behind UK Black Business Show, UK Black Business Week, Birmingham Black Business Show & Black Tech Achievement Awards. In his new book Together We Thrive: How to find your tribe, build a community and create the dream network is available to buy now! In it Raphael guides us through …
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Decisions That Matter - Adrienne's second book coming soon!
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12:25Adrienne is delighted to announce that her new book Decisions That Matter is available to pre-order now which you can do at Amazon, Waterstones, Bookshop.org and more! Today Adrienne explains a little more about the book, and why she wrote it. About the book It's estimated that the average person now makes around 35,000 decisions each day. We're li…
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The brilliant Bola Sol is back on the Power Hour to chat with Adrienne all about her new book Your Money Life: How to Afford the Future You Want. You can follow Bola @bola_sol and the book is out now in stores and online! About the book: Whether you want to have children, get married, pay for a mortgage, start your own business or pay for nice holi…
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The Power of Kindness at Work with Graham Allcott
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51:09Graham Allcott is a thought-leader, entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcaster. He is the author of many brilliant books, including global bestseller How to be a Productivity Ninja, and host of the Beyond Busy podcast. Graham Allcott is the founder of Think Productive (thinkproductive.co.uk), as well as a well-known author and speaker; his five bo…
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Effective Tools to Heal Pain, Restore Health and Prevent Injury with James Davies
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44:39Stress, anxiety, injury, everyday wear and tear. Life takes its toll on our bodies and it can be so easy to suffer through the aches and pains when it feels like you don't have the time, money or resources to fix them. In his new book Body: Effective Tools to Heal Pain, Restore Health and Prevent Injury with James Davies, which is out now, James Da…
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Empowering Financial Wellbeing with Abigail Foster in association with Greenford Quay
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52:47This episode is in association with Greenford Quays. Adrienne speaks with financial educator Abigail Foster, the founder of Elent, a financial education platform. You can follow Abigail @abigailrosefoster. About Greenford Quay Greenford Quay is a purpose-built, purpose-designed community of rental homes in West London. Apartments at Greenford Quay …
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By Sarah's incredible story with Lauren Murrell
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48:22Adrienne speaks with Lauren Murrell, co-founder and CEO of skincare brand By Sarah. Use code "power20" for 20% off By Sarah's amazing products! By Sarah is the multi award-winning skincare brand for sensitive skin. Dermatologically approved for eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. Lauren's incredible journey to founding the company really has to be heard…
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Adrienne is running the Royal Parks Half raising money for Spiral. You can donate here! Adrienne sits down with Tafari and Angie from Spiral, an amazing charity based in Brixton. Spiral works to ensure every young person is excited about their future, motivated to make it a reality, and equipped with the essential skills they need to succeed. They …
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Meditations for Mortals with Oliver Burkeman
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45:57Oliver Burkeman worked for many years at The Guardian, where he wrote a popular weekly column on psychology, “This Column Will Change Your Life.” His books include the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking. Oliver's new book Meditations for…
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