We’ve Created a World Our Bodies Can’t Handle | Dr Julia Jones Full Episode

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power.The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/Dr Julia Jones - Founder of Holidity, Neuroscientist, Author, Lead guitarist of Pretty Crap BandDr Julia Jones is a neuroscientist, former Olympic psychologist, and author with over 30 years of experience in behavior change and human performance. Driven by the personal loss of her parents, she founded Holidity, a health-tech platform that helps organizations deliver human-led wellness coaching to build lasting health habits at scale. Her groundbreaking work explores longevity, biohacking, and the role of music in emotional regulation and motivation. Having delivered wellness programs for organizations like the NHS and Goldman Sachs, she also embraces her musical side as "Dr Rock," the lead guitarist in the all-female rock band Pretty Crap.Host/Podcaster: Hala AliChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:47 - Julia Jones’ Personal Story & What Drove Her Work00:01:50 - The Health System Isn’t Working (Here’s Why)00:03:25 - Why Gym Memberships Don’t Actually Fix Health00:06:34 - Music, Psychology & The Start of Her Research Journey00:20:24 - Your Brain vs Modern Life (Evolutionary Mismatch)00:38:15 - The Rise of Health Influencers & Clickbait Content00:40:08 - The Simple Truth About Health Everyone Ignores00:41:20 - Why Most People Fail at Habit Change02:15:11 - Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Food02:19:48 - Fear, Food & Mindful Eating02:50:21 - App Fatigue & Why Tech Isn’t the Answer03:11:38 - Dementia, Music & Rethinking Healthcare03:15:04 - Weight Loss Drugs: Breakthrough or Trap?03:18:24 - The Power of Habit Change & Human ConnectionFollow Julia:Website - https://www.drjuliajones.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjuliajones/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliaJones/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliajonesuk/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrJuliaJonesUseful Links:Holidity - https://holidity.com/Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzYMusic: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.)Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.