Health Applied

Most women don’t want to look “done”, they just want to feel like themselves again.In this honest, no-nonsense conversation, we sit down with a Rebecca, founder of Rebecca Ann Aesthetics to break down what actually works and what you need to be careful of, when it comes to Botox, fillers, skin treatments and ageing well.If you’ve ever felt unsure, sceptical, or overwhelmed by the world of anti-ageing… this episode gives you clear, grounded insight so you can make confident decisions.This isn’t about chasing youth.It’s about understanding your options and choosing what feels right for you.Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the ConversationHave questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram.Follow Health Applied:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/Chapters 00:00 – Why filler trends are changing (natural vs overdone)01:14 – From A&E nurse to Harley Street aesthetics expert03:49 – Why medical training matters (and the risks if not)05:02 – The shocking lack of regulation in aesthetics07:53 – Botox gone wrong: what can happen08:40 – The most dangerous filler complication explained10:40 – The 3 most important anti-ageing basics12:54 – Why filler should NOT start where you think15:20 – The real reason your face ages (volume loss explained)17:27 – Body treatments: what’s safe vs risky18:16 – Skin boosters (Profhilo, polynucleotides) explained20:54 – How Botox actually works (simple explanation)22:32 – Why wrinkles soften over time with Botox23:24 – When should you start Botox?25:59 – Is there too much pressure on women to look young?27:43 – Why more men are getting treatments (but quietly)30:52 – Teenage skincare: what’s too much?32:03 – The only skincare ingredients that actually matter34:37 – Diet, sugar & how your skin reflects your health36:06 – Final thoughts: confidence, ageing & choice

If you’ve ever been told “that’s just part of getting older” or “it’s normal after kids”… this episode is for you.In this powerful conversation, we sit down with women’s health pioneer Wendy Powell to uncover the truth about pelvic floor health, incontinence, prolapse, and why millions of women are silently struggling with symptoms that are treatable, but ignored.Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the ConversationHave questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram.Follow Health Applied:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/CHAPTERS00:00 – The symptom women are too embarrassed to talk about00:50 – Meet Wendy Powell: From personal struggle to global solution02:14 – Why women’s health issues are dismissed06:54 – The symptoms you should NEVER ignore08:21 – Can pelvic floor issues actually be fixed?09:51 – “It felt like my insides were falling out…”11:24 – When your symptoms don’t fit the medical box13:56 – Why postpartum care is failing women16:12 – The hidden cost of suffering in silence18:40 – The mental health impact no one talks about20:54 – Why the system is broken (and what needs to change)27:16 – Menopause, hormones & new symptoms30:24 – Pads, shame & what women are really doing31:53 – Why other countries do this better32:28 – Kegels explained (and why they’re not enough)34:42 – Tight vs weak pelvic floor (game-changer insight)37:04 – Why we must educate women earlier39:20 – Breaking generational silence40:28 – Why women’s health is censored online45:13 – Final takeaway: Stop normalising suffering

What if the key to better mental health, happier kids, and real nutrition wasn’t in a supplement… but in your garden?In this episode of Health Applied, we sit down with Tami Riley, founder of the Grow Wild app (https://growild.io/) , to discuss how growing your own food can completely transform your health, mindset, and daily routine.This isn’t about becoming a “gardener.”It’s about reconnecting with nature, slowing down, and building a lifestyle that actually supports your wellbeing.Whether you’ve got a garden, a balcony, or just a windowsill — this episode will make you want to start.Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the ConversationHave questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram.Follow Health Applied:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/CHAPTERS00:00 – Why This Started as a Hobby00:52 – Meet Tami & The Grow Wild App01:35 – From Courtyard Gardening to a Mission03:50 – Why People Think Growing Food Is “Hard”05:04 – The Instant Gratification Problem06:00 – The Daily Ritual That Reduces Stress07:40 – Gardening as a Mental Health Reset08:05 – How It Shapes Kids’ Relationship with Food09:30 – Why Homegrown Food Tastes Better10:40 – Nutrition vs Supermarket Food12:30 – “You’re Eating Liquid Gold”13:35 – Caterpillar Disaster Story 🐛16:12 – Beginner Mistakes (And Why They Matter)17:25 – Pest Control Without Chemicals19:34 – Track Progress & Learn Faster19:53 – How to Get Kids Off Screens22:23 – Best Foods to Grow (Beginner Friendly)24:24 – Growing in Small Spaces (Balcony-Friendly)25:34 – What You Actually Need to Start27:04 – Just Start (Why Action Beats Perfection)27:51 – Try the Grow Wild App28:33 – Funny Fails: “Flygate”30:22 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

If you’re lying awake at 3am wondering “why can’t I sleep?”, this episode is for you.In this powerful and honest conversation, we speak with Toni Waterfall, founder of Extracted, who shares her deeply personal journey through chronic insomnia, from sleepless nights and emotional burnout to building a solution that changed her life.Whether you’re dealing with restless nights, early waking, or feeling exhausted but wired, this episode will help you feel less alone and more empowered.Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the ConversationHave questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram.Follow Health Applied:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/CHAPTERS00:00 The Reality of Insomnia: “I Just Couldn’t Sleep”01:20 How Stress Triggers Chronic Sleep Issues04:00 Sleeping Pills vs Real Rest05:30 Searching for Natural Solutions07:00 Why Women Struggle More with Sleep08:30 The Stigma of Talking About Insomnia10:40 Stress, Hormones & Genetics Explained12:30 Why Women Suffer in Silence13:40 Simple Daily Habits That Improve Sleep15:00 The 3AM Anxiety & Clock-Watching Trap17:00 Tools, Routines & Mindset Shifts20:50 What to Eat (and Avoid) for Better Sleep22:00 Creating a Sleep-Friendly Evening Routine23:10 Exercise, Daylight & Circadian Rhythm26:40 How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?27:00 The Breaking Point: A Dangerous Wake-Up Call29:00 Turning Pain into Purpose30:00 Small Changes That Transform Your Sleep

If you don’t make time for your health… you will be forced to make time for illness.In this powerful and honest conversation on Health Applied, we sit down with broadcaster and wellness advocate Julia Bradbury to talk about the habits that literally change and save your life.From a life-altering cancer diagnosis to completely transforming her daily routines, Julia shares the real, practical shifts that helped her take control of her health, physically, mentally, and emotionally.This episode is not about perfection. It’s about awareness, ownership, and making small changes that compound into a completely different life.If you’ve been putting your health on the back burner… this is your wake-up call.🎧 Listen now and start showing up for your life differently.Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the ConversationComment below or message us on Instagram.Follow Health Applied:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/CHAPTERS00:00 The Wake-Up Call: Health vs Illness00:31 Meet Julia Bradbury01:21 Why Nature Is Essential (Not Optional)02:58 The Science of Getting Outside04:46 Why the Sea, Sun & Grounding Heal You06:05 The “Comfort Crisis” & Modern Living Trap07:59 Stop Starting Your Day on Your Phone09:13 The Power of Morning Light10:07 Building Habits That Actually Stick11:17 Cancer Changed Everything12:52 The Promise: Go Outside Every Day14:30 Why You Must Take Control of Your Health16:20 When Health Forces You to Slow Down19:54 Self-Worth, Burnout & Overworking20:47 Rest Is Not Weakness22:06 The Best Free Health Hacks24:45 Walking Backwards (Yes, Really)27:28 Strength Training = Longevity28:15 Sugar: The Hard Truth32:13 Food as Medicine33:33 Breaking Sugar Addiction37:31 Sauna, Longevity & Inflammation41:03 Nose Breathing for Calm & Focus43:33 Sleep: The Foundation of Health44:26 When You Should Eat in the Morning47:19 Why Alarms Stress You Out49:30 Wake Up Naturally (If You Can)51:15 Alcohol, Risk & Reality53:54 Simple Habits That Change Your Life54:59 Make This One Promise Today

Healthcare is changing, but is it keeping up?In this powerful “Best Of” episode of Health Applied, we bring together some of the most important conversations we’ve had so far, revealing where healthcare is falling short and what must change.From the impact of social media on unrealistic expectations in aesthetic medicine with Dr Paul Banwell, to the emotional realities of miscarriage with Chantal Cox, to the systemic challenges within the NHS with Kerry Riches, this episode uncovers the real stories behind modern healthcare.You’ll hear:How misinformation is shaping patient expectationsWhy women are still forced to advocate for their own careThe emotional toll of miscarriage and gaps in supportWhat’s really happening inside the NHSWhy healthcare systems are struggling to deliverIf you’re a healthcare professional, business leader, or woman navigating midlife health, this episode will change how you see healthcare.Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the ConversationHave questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram.Follow Health Applied:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/Chapters00:00 Introduction00:59 Social Media & Unrealistic Expectations in Healthcare02:45 The Truth About the Doctor–Patient Relationship05:33 Preparing for Surgery: Expectations vs Reality08:18 Risk, Recovery & Making Informed Decisions09:37 The Danger of “Dr Google” & Over-Researching10:31 What Patients Think They Need vs Reality11:47 The Rise of Aesthetic Treatments & New Trends14:53 Life Inside the NHS During COVID17:33 “My Wings Were Clipped” – Losing Patient Care18:54 The Human Cost of Healthcare Systems21:56 The Moments That Matter in Patient Experience22:35 “The NHS Is Broken” – Why Staff Are Leaving25:20 Why Staff Experience = Patient Outcomes27:30 Burnout, Flexibility & The Workforce Crisis30:05 Can the NHS Be Fixed? Culture vs Funding31:18 Miscarriage & Navigating Healthcare Alone33:20 “Why Am I Finding My Own Care?”33:40 The Reality of Missed Miscarriages36:17 Why Women Must Advocate for Themselves38:01 The Women’s Health Funding Gap40:00 The Cost of Menopause on Careers & Business41:30 Why Women Feel Ignored by Healthcare43:40 The Double Standard in Treatment44:30 Misdiagnosis & Gender Bias in Medicine45:30 Why Women Were Excluded from Research46:30 A New Era for Women’s Health48:11 Outro

If your job is making you miserable, you’re not alone.In this episode of Health Applied, Kelly and Harriet talk honestly about toxic workplace culture, burnout, leadership, and what work should actually feel like.After more than a decade running a company together, they’ve seen both sides, being employees in difficult environments and building a business that prioritises people.This episode is about taking ownership of your career, understanding your worth, and building workplaces where people thrive, not just survive.If you've ever felt undervalued, burnt out, or stuck in a job that drains you, this conversation is for you.Let us know in the comments:👉 What’s the biggest thing that impacts your happiness at work?Chapters00:00 Introduction00:29 Why Workplace Wellness Matters01:30 The Hidden Cost of Bad Company Culture02:36 Burnout Is Now a Recognised Workplace Problem03:17 Why Leadership Has Such a Huge Impact04:35 Why So Many People Feel Disengaged at Work06:01 What To Do If You Have a Toxic Boss07:33 Should You Quit a Job That Makes You Miserable?08:49 Standing Up for Yourself at Work09:47 What Great Employers Do Differently11:22 Feeling Valued at Work11:50 Why Flexible Working Matters13:22 Trust and Respect in the Workplace14:00 Unlimited Holiday & Employee Wellbeing15:00 The Importance of Communication16:30 Why Adults Should Be Treated Like Adults17:31 Building a Healthy Work Culture18:30 The Mental Load Women Carry at Work19:45 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership20:01 Taking Control of Your Career20:40 Starting Something of Your Own

Are you considering cosmetic surgery? Wondering whether a tummy tuck, breast reduction, facelift or regenerative treatment is really worth it?In this episode of Health Applied, we sit down with world-renowned surgeon Dr Paul Banwell to have the honest, unfiltered conversation.From post-pregnancy body changes and weight loss transformations to social media pressure, recovery risks and the rise of regenerative aesthetics, this episode explores what informed, empowered decision-making really looks like.We discuss:✔️ When cosmetic surgery can genuinely improve quality of life✔️ The psychological impact of procedures like breast reduction & tummy tuck✔️ How social media and filters are shaping unrealistic expectations✔️ Why a good surgeon should sometimes say “no”✔️ Recovery risks (and why 100 things can go wrong — and still be worth it)✔️ The rise of regenerative aesthetics, stem cells & NAD+✔️ Why “doing nothing” is sometimes the most powerful choiceWatch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the ConversationHave questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram.Follow Health Applied:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:00 Meet Dr Paul Banwell03:30 Why Some People Shouldn’t Have Surgery06:00 Breast Reduction & Quality of Life11:00 Social Media & Unrealistic Expectations15:30 Recovery Risks: “100 Things Can Go Wrong”18:30 Preparing for Surgery as a Busy Mum22:00 Mini vs Full Tummy Tuck – What’s the Difference?25:00 The Rise of Facelifts Over Fillers26:30 Regenerative Aesthetics Explained

What really happens to patient complaints in the NHS?Why do waiting lists keep growing?And is the real problem funding… or culture?In this powerful episode of Health Applied, Kelly and Harriet sit down with Kerry Riches, former Head of Patient Experience at the NHS, MS ambassador, disability advocate, and familiar face from Big Brother.Kerry shares:Her deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with Multiple SclerosisWhat actually happens behind the scenes when patients complainThe cultural issues inside the NHS no one talks aboutThe emotional toll of working in healthcare during COVIDWhy communication failures are costing more than moneyThe three changes she believes could fix the systemFrom powerful stories of end-of-life care to the reality of staff burnout and leadership challenges, this is an honest, emotional and eye-opening conversation about what healthcare should really look like.If you’ve ever been a patient, worked in healthcare, or care about the future of the NHS, this episode is essential listening.CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction & Meet Kerry Riches02:00 – Being Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis06:30 – Why Early Diagnosis Matters08:15 – What Really Happens to NHS Complaints?11:00 – “In Your Shoes” – Facing Patients After Harm14:00 – Do Patients Feel Safe Speaking Up?18:00 – COVID Inside the NHS21:45 – The Story That Broke Kerry25:40 – Is the NHS Broken?30:30 – Culture vs Funding: What’s the Real Problem?37:00 – Leadership, Communication & Burnout42:30 – When Human Error Becomes Dangerous46:00 – Should GP Appointments Be Paid For?49:30 – Why Hospital Experiences Differ So Much53:00 – The 3 Things That Could Fix the NHS57:30 – Final Thoughts & Gratitude

What happens when you know something is wrong, but no one listens?In this deeply personal episode, Kelly and Harriet share the powerful “why” behind Health Applied , from years of misdiagnosis and medical trauma to learning how patient knowledge can save lives. This conversation is for every woman who’s ever been told “it’s normal” when it didn’t feel right.Chapters00:00 – Why This Podcast Exists00:45 – Introducing Health Applied01:20 – Kelly’s Health Journey03:40 – Staying Positive Through Chronic Illness04:45 – Witnessing Medical Trauma as a Loved One06:15 – Why Doctors Don’t Always Have the Answers08:30 – The Danger of Medical Misinformation09:30 – Why Patient Empowerment Matters10:30 – Being Dismissed by the System12:00 – Misdiagnosis & Women’s Health13:50 – Emergency Surgery & Trusting Your Body15:45 – Learning to Advocate for Yourself16:40 – Our Mission Going Forward

In this powerful episode of Health Applied, we’re joined by Chantal Cox, a former NHS doctor turned venture capitalist, to unpack the gender bias in healthcare, the lack of funding in women’s health, and why women are so often misdiagnosed, dismissed, and underserved by the medical system.We talk openly about:Why healthcare is designed around male bodiesThe shocking lack of research funding into women’s healthPregnancy loss, miscarriage care & postnatal traumaWhy women’s pain isn’t taken seriouslyThe venture capital funding gap in femtech & women-led health startupsHow women are forced to advocate for themselves in broken systemsWhy every woman seems to have a healthcare horror story⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss and miscarriage.Chapters:00:00 – “Healthcare treats women as small men” 00:30 – Introducing Chantal Cox & the gender bias in healthcare02:17 – From NHS doctor to venture capitalist 05:17 – The shocking lack of funding in women’s health08:07 – Why women’s health startups struggle to get investment 10:28 – Money, confidence & why women struggle to raise funding14:19 – Social media algorithms & silencing women’s voices17:47 – Why women’s healthcare experiences are so broken20:19 – Advocating for yourself in medical emergencies 21:36 – Pregnancy pain dismissed & misdiagnosis 24:53 – Miscarriage, trauma & navigating care alone 30:17 – Why every woman has a healthcare horror story 31:45 – Childbirth, fear & lack of proper support 33:08 – What is a doula & why women need advocates 36:41 – Birth choices, C-sections & maternal mortality 38:56 – Breastfeeding pressure & postnatal reality 41:41 – Is the NHS fixable? The future of women’s healthcare43:17 – Final thoughts & call to actionIf this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

In this first episode of Health Applied®, we sit down with broadcaster and women’s health advocate Cherry Healey to unpack the uncomfortable truths about how healthcare has historically failed women, from menopause and endometriosis to misdiagnosis, underfunded research and medical misogyny.We explore:• Why the UK economy loses £11bn every year due to women’s health-related absence• The shocking lack of investment in women’s health research• Why women are more likely to be misdiagnosed – even during heart attacks• The real impact of menopause on careers, confidence and wellbeing• How healthcare systems, leaders and innovators can design better solutions for women• What needs to change in medical education, policy and workplace cultureThis conversation is essential listening for healthcare leaders, founders, clinicians, investors, marketers and women navigating midlife health.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:30 Why Cherry became passionate about women’s health04:44 Breaking taboos: periods, fibroids & endometriosis05:43 Menopause myths vs reality08:13 The funding gap in women’s health research08:33 The economic cost of menopause and women leaving the workforce11:52 Why women aren’t being listened to by GPs13:27 HRT, hormones & outdated treatment pathways15:07 The gender pain gap and misdiagnosis17:57 Medical misogyny and rebuilding trust in healthcare20:32 Women’s health hubs: a systemic solution22:42 Raising the next generation without shame25:55 Education, data & empowering patients27:56 AI, home diagnostics & the future of women’s health29:19 Final reflections: why this movement is only getting bigger

What if health information actually made sense?Health Applied is a new podcast hosted by Kelly Allison and Harriet Gisbourne, created to close the gap between complex health science and everyday life. In this trailer, Kelly and Harriet share why they started the podcast, their own experiences of health challenges and healthcare frustrations, and their mission to make health knowledge accessible, practical, and empowering for everyone.Expect real conversations, myth-busting, expert insights, and honest discussions about women’s health, inequality in healthcare, investment, innovation, and patient advocacy — all explained without jargon and grounded in real experience.If you’ve ever felt unheard, confused, or overwhelmed by health information, this podcast is for you.Real science. Real experiences. Health truths that actually matter to your life.Subscribe now and join the conversation.