The Better Health Podcast

with Manni Ovola: Is Race a Barrier to Good Health? (part 2)

In this episode we ask why discrimination affects health. We talk about the statistics relating to COVID deaths & willingness to accept the vaccine

Plus, don’t miss the fantastic discussion on the differences between equality & equity… and why that matters!

Manni then explains what he plans to do about it

with Manni Ovola: Is Race a Barrier to Good Health? (part 1)

In this episode we host physiotherapist & running coach Manni Ovola, creator of @culturalhealthclub. He preaches the life motto: "live better", with a focus on bringing health to ethnic communities.

Manni talks about his life, his career & his frustrations with how how race affects health.

Listen to why Manni thinks understanding the history is so important, and why he worries things will never be the way they should.

with Serena Simmons: Mental Health, a Roadmap Out of Lockdown

We spoke to Psychologist Serena Simmons, owner of www.thepsychologyschool.co

COVID Lockdowns have caused significant stress to many of us. We wanted to find out what to do to help manage this and how to think about recovery.

Serena speaks a lot about building your protective factors, listen in to find how what these are.

with Ben Steele-Turner: Supplements, are they worth it? (part 2)

In part 2 of our discussion about supplements with Ben, we discussed their performance enhancing effects providing marginal gains in elite sport, and why this can muddy the water for the average person.

We also talk about the times when supplements really aren't needed, and why Haribo might be a suitable alternative to give us a boost in the gym.

We finish with a really important discussion about the role of Omega-3 fish oils in health.

Enjoy the show!

with Ben Steele-Turner: Supplements, are they worth it? (part 1)

In this first guest episode, we welcome Ben Steele-Turner, a hybrid physiotherapist & nutritionist. We know Ben via his Instagram profile @physiutrition. He posts excellent content, which prompted us to invite him onto the show.

In this episode, we asked Ben his thoughts on supplements. It's a huge industry that has come under scrutiny in recent years. In part 1, Ben gives his thoughts on the role of supplements. A health essential or just an expensive ingredient to our pee?

The Health Space Podcast: Starting With Why

Andrew and Charlie launched The Health Space project soon after the first COVID Lockdown started in the UK. Their aim was to share high quality, evidence based health information to the masses. 

They will be busting myths, challenging misconceptions by exploring the evidence, chatting to experts along the way.

This episode introduces Andrew and Charlie as they share their career journey so far and discuss how they Started With Why.