Always be your own scientist

Send us Fan MailEpisode #89 is now LIVE!Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS continues to challenge conventional thinking, and this latest episode is no exception.It was an absolute privilege to welcome the remarkable Dr Sara Pugh to the podcast for a conversation that ventures well beyond traditional health discussions and encourages us all to become more curious about how we understand human health.Dr Sara Pugh is a biochemistry and genetics graduate with a PhD in molecular mechanisms and biophysics, a Board Certified Quantum Biology Practitioner, trained in metabolic ketogenic therapy, and has spent over a decade teaching movement. Her work bridges modern science with ancient wisdom, translating complex concepts into practical insights that encourage people to think differently about health, biology and life itself.In this fascinating episode, we explore:💡 The myths surrounding Vitamin D💧 Why everything we've been told about water deserves closer examination❤️ Busting common myths around cholesterol💊 A balanced discussion on statins and the questions we should all be asking🌏 Why Western medicine often focuses on disease management while Eastern traditions place greater emphasis on prevention and restoring balance🧠 Why each of us should become the scientist of our own body—remaining curious, asking questions, seeking evidence, and taking responsibility for our own health journey.One of my favourite takeaways from our conversation was this:"Curiosity is one of the greatest medicines we possess."If we stop asking questions, we stop learning.The future of health isn't about blindly accepting information—it is about understanding how nutrition, movement, light, water, environment, mindset and lifestyle all interact to influence our metabolic wellbeing.If you're passionate about improving your health, challenging assumptions, and hearing conversations that you won't find in mainstream media, this episode is one you won't want to miss.🎧 Listen now by searching for Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.🙏 If you enjoy the episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, share it with friends and colleagues, and help us continue growing this global community. Every share helps these important conversations reach someone who may need to hear them.Support the showMetabolic Wellbeing Without the BS  Following my own diagnosis with Stage 4 cancer, I created an independent educational platform dedicated to improving metabolic health literacy. Through conversations with world-leading clinicians, researchers and patient advocates, 'Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS' has reached audiences in over 100 countries, helping people make informed lifestyle decisions and promoting prevention, resilience and wellbeing. Entirely self-funded, the initiative demonstrates how one person's lived experience can create lasting public benefit on a global scale while being proudly based in Glasgow Hosted with authenticity, curiosity, and a passion for meaningful change, each episode brings together world-leading experts, innovators, advocates, and everyday storytellers to explore why metabolic health truly matters. Blending real-life experiences with science-backed insights, the conversations challenge conventional thinking while inspiring listeners to ask better questions about health and longevity.From insulin resistance and gut health to cancer conversations, migraines, mental clarity, sustainable weight management, and the future of preventative healthcare, Metabolic Wellbeing Without the BS creates a space for learning, questioning, and evolving — together.Sponsored by Unicity