Wandering Into Wellness

Join us for a festive feast of belly healthy goodness as we pick through some of the top picks from our shelves for gut health with the lovely Ciara Turley.   Ciara aka The Tummy Fairy is one of Ireland's foremost gut health influencers having lived through her own debilitating digestive illness and seeing the lack of support and information available to those in her position.  Her style is really liberating, demistifying some of the tricky concepts around digestive wellness and distilling them down to their essence as super recipes and food creations for her audience to follow along.  This one is for all the foodies out there - enjoy!!   The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies.  Our show is for research and entertainment purposes only. You are responsible for your health, so go be your best researcher and become an advocate for your health - cos nobody else will if you don't. Consult a physician if you are suffering from any health conditions first. If you want a

A more down to earth version of a health influencer and advocate you WILL NOT FIND - if you look up "salt of the earth" in the dictionary you're likely to find one Clare McKenna's image staring back at you. And she's not short on health smarts either...to the point of training as a licensed health coach! Clare opens up about her obsession with herbal teas (and Disney mugs!?!), what major healthy herb is her go-to; she unpacks the benefits behind kombucha, and we discuss that moment when it dawned on Clare's kids that their mum's interests in holistics was more than just the latest "health kick" The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies. Our show is for research and entertainment purposes only. You are responsible for your health, so go be your best researcher and become an advocate for your health - cos nobody else will if you don't. Consult a physician if you are suffering from any health conditions first. If you want a piece of healing therapy in your own home you

"BING BONG!!" Said the microwave.. "Awww HELL no!" said Erica. Erica Drum is no ordinary TV chef. Beneath her polished exterior, is a heart that beats for the planet. Her default mode is planetary conservation, something we hadn't picked up on, and it was SO exciting to hear her passionately dive into the ways she puts her green heart into practice in her personal life and in her work on TV. Behind the scenes, not hunting for plaudits...but just because she knows it's the right thing to do.   Was so tempting to click bait this one with "Beating The Drum for a Greener Future"...managed to hold it in...just...enjoy

*This podcast is for entertainment and information purposes only, any extraordinary claims we make about turmeric's capacity to treat/cure/prevent disease should not be taken as medical advice or to replace that of your own physician....this disclaimer has always frustrated Shivani.  Married into a family of doctors, Shivani how has a phd that specialises in medical turmeric research, and works with orthopedic surgeons, successfully REPLACING their pain medication with her own concentrated turmeric extract capsules. Shivani, as the name suggests, hails from the spiritual home of turmeric and the ayurvedic medicine system that has centuries of experience using turmeric for nearly any medical use you can imagine. from first aid, to cardiovascualar health, to cosmetic enhancement and everything imaginable in between....tune in to hear the origins of turmeric use, Shivani's history and how she came to be so fascinated with the spice, the research that puts turmeric at the forefront of the fight against chronic in

Our click bait title horrendously under serves both the topic and the lady.  Listen in for a full account of the fantastic Courtney Tyler, mushroom forager extraordinaire, natural health advocate, and recently diagnosed neuro diverse generally lovely human.   Courtney has so much to offer you if you step into the woods with her today, her fluency in the language of the forest is unrivalled, she oozes vitality and her excitement for mushrooms, the spaces they grow in, and the uses, medicinal, culinary and beyond is completely infectious.   Enjoy this fun funghi chat!!   The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies.  Our show is for research and entertainment purposes only. You are responsible for your health, so go be your best researcher and become an advocate for your health - cos nobody else will if you don't. Consult a physician if you are suffering from any health conditions first. If you want a piece of healing therapy in your own home you can use our discount cod

If you've been sleeping under a rock for the past 5 years and you hadn't heard - Stefanie Preissner has her finger in ALL the pies: from screenwriting the Netflix series "Can't Cope, Won't Cope" to penning two bestselling books insightful, autobiographical books "Can I Say No" and "Why Can't Everything Stay The Same" to hosting her very own podcast "Basically" where she's had the likes of Micheal Martin, and Ryan Tubridy for the chats.  But we weren't interested in these figurative smorgasbords of achievement - we wanted to pick into the healthfood shopping trolley behind the personality.  And boy did she live up to our excitement!  Like for instance: who knew Stefanie has history of winning chili eating contests??  Nope, us neither. This is a fun one - enjoy!! The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies.  Our show is for research and entertainment purposes only. You are responsible for your health, so go be your best researcher and become an advocate for your health

She's a maven of all things mended, borrowed and refilled, a warrior in the war against the single use water bottle, and she's clearly speaking from the heart. Pat Kane is a lady on the move. Since her founding of Reuzi in 2018, Pat has been on a serious mission to make us all reconsider our waste and reduce our planetary impact. So it was a delight to walk with her through the aisles of the Hopsack and talk through the fundamentals of sustainable shopping, and running a sustainble business - then we decamped to our bat cave to highlight some of her top picks for health, for home and we found just how broad this topic of ecologocial awareness really is, how it touches every aspect of our lives and how we can shift our attitude to become empowered consumers, to bring about the change we want to see in the world every time we open our wallet. The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies.  Our show is for research and entertainment purposes only. You are responsible for y

Are you bewildered by the so called 'healthy snack market'?  How do you REALLY know what snacks are good for you?  Is it low fat?  Low carb?  Low calories?  Or do these product hyping marketing terms really count for anything at all?   Lydia and Finn want to set a new bar, based on what's TRULY health - it's about nutrient density, planetary pesticide impact and honest labelling.  And it's the secret sauce to give you to the tools to treat yourself better, that the food industry doesn't want you to know!!!   The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies.  Our show is for research and entertainment purposes only. You are responsible for your health, so go be your best researcher and become an advocate for your health - cos nobody else will if you don't. Consult a physician if you are suffering from any health conditions first. If you want a piece of healing therapy in your own home you can use our discount code for Clearlight Saunas - the low EMF infrared option - WELLNE

From a life lived on camera, on runways, reality TV and in the public eye, British top model Sophie Anderton's exposure to all things beauty and fitness has spanned 3 decades. But not all that glittered in that world was gold, and since turning her health around 14 years ago, Sophie has dived DEEP into the world of whole health.   She shows us just how good her bullshit barometer is when she picks out some of the most amazing lifestyle, supplement and diet hacks from Finn's shelves in The Hopsack.   You can build a basket with Sophie's top health picks by clicking the link below - https://www.thehopsack.ie/product-tag/sophie-anderton-shopping-cart/

We just couldn’t handle the single narrative being promoted in EVERY media piece focusing on the positivity, the delicate discussion of tricky topics, the social justice mission that this film fulfilled. For us Barbie is plastic, a toxic brand with a thin veneer mission that society is being encouraged to embrace in order to disregard the incredibly damaging societal effects this move will have on people who make the dolls, in young girls and guys who are being sold a message cloaked in liberty but who’s fundamental ethos is all about fitting in - aesthetically, politically, emotionally.   What did you guys think? We WANT your feedback. What did we leave out? What did we get wrong? If this movie can do anything useful it’s in opening up channels of communication and transparent discourse.   Once again thanks to our sponsors Clearlight Saunas who make this thing possible. Their healing low-EMF, full spectrum infra-red saunas made with traditional cedar wood come with a lifetime guarantee…if you’re ready to sta

Happy, healthy, well rested and full of that calm satisfaction with an broad smile that comes easily with your balanced life, free from excess or chronic stress?  Okay this episode isn't for you.  But for the rest of us...   Anxiety is a tricky topic - having swung from being under-medicalised and under-diagnosed to hyper-medicalised and over-diagnosed, with the many pharmaceutical options from benzodiazepines to SSRI's - the list  of prescription options gets longer by the day.  Each of us has our own unique nervous system that experiences the world through our own lens.  Informed by the many traumatic human events our life entails, over time our body's natural defences can become worn down.   The first step tends to rely on unhelpful substances, and the next steps tend to involve a doctor's surgery.  And that might be necessary...   BUT - what if we took our anxious states and tried some of our OWN tools out first, BEFORE jumping into the land of prescriptions without end...because that's often what they ar

Stop the pollen assault!! Put away those nasty antihistamines and TUNE IN to find out how to prevent, prepare for and crisis manage your hayfever symptoms.  Stop clutching at straws, and get our top tips, gleaned from two decades of experience and learnings helping you guys to combay allergies and immune disregulation.   From key nutrients and herbs, to timing your pre-season detox, and understanding the toxic burden on your system and how this feeds into your body's capacity (or not) to handle each and every hayfever season.   Take 10 minutes to put yourself ahead of the hayfever woes.  Message us with any questions. The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies.  Our show is for research and entertainment purposes only. You are responsible for your health, so go be your best researcher and become an advocate for your health - cos nobody else will if you don't. Consult a physician if you are suffering from any health conditions first. If you want a piece of healing the

Despite how seemingly simple that statement is - it is also HUGELY controversial, for reasons we discuss in this fantastically illuminating conversation with the man who wrote the bible - the Optimum Nutrition Bible that is. And our discussion is not theological, albeit we do discuss the theories that have brought about the current crisis in our ageing, sickening populations.   The science may be complex but the solution, as Patrick illustrates, is almost too simple to be true. Where the hard part begins is with the work - OUR work. Taking responsibility for our health, when it comes to dementia and alzheimer's disease, couldn't be more fundamental to addressing the problem. And as you'll hear during this chat, the earlier in our life we get to grips with how to nourish our brain and take the pressure off it to give it a enjoy a long lucid life of sudoku and remembering the names of our friends and family.   The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies. Our show is for

Tune in for top foods and herbs to safely eject parasites from your digestive tract. Get the lowdown on protocols that will support your family's health and prevent unnecessary trips to the doctor. If you ever wondered why you listen to our podcast this is it. It's cos you'll get disgustingly honest chat about how to manage parasite infestations in you and your family. Sure it won't hit the headlines this sort of content, but the toolkit we describe across this twelve and a half minutes is one of the must fundamental protocols you can know to support your health.   Parasites are malingerers by their nature, thriving in places and off scraps that the rest of the living world would wither just to experience for even a second - these guys are HARD. CORE. And they're so prolific that you're living with them every day. We all carry them, and the job we need to do on a daily/monthly/annual routine basis is to adopt the sorts of habits we describe here to keep the lid on the colony of helminths (mmhmmmm yeah Finn's

Ever wondered why your hair gets greasy? Thins out? Stops growing? Starts falling out in clumps?     If you have hair you're probably interested in knowing how to look after it - this 8 minute primer gives you ALL the fundamental tools to build back up to luscious locks, and know how to keep them in top condition - for a fuller, shinier, and healthier head of hair.   From biotin to cider vinegar rinses, natural dyes to nourishing essential oils get all the tips and tricks you need in this Wandering Shortcut. The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies.  Our show is for research and entertainment purposes only. You are responsible for your health, so go be your best researcher and become an advocate for your health - cos nobody else will if you don't. If you want a piece of healing therapy in your own home you can use our discount code for Clearlight Saunas - the low EMF infrared option - WELLNESS75 will get you 5% off their NEW portable units at www.auroraredlight.eu

Why is your belly bloated after breakfast? Are probiotics the answer? When is it your womb and not your belly? and what to do if it is? Why does saying grace make for less bloating?? (cue Finn's hot take) Follow our top tips to beat that bloating!! Tune in to our top tips first and find out why your body is 'misbehaving' - reflect on which version and cause of bloating you might be experiencing. Then take the necessary steps and you should see quick recovery. Bloating that arrives acutely or degenerates could be a sign of a more serious condition - please consult your physician first. The information in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose medical maladies. Our show is for research and entertainment purposes only. You are responsible for your health, so go be your best researcher and become an advocate for your health - cos nobody else will if you don't. If you want a piece of healing therapy in your own home you can use our discount code for Clearlight Saunas - the low EMF infrared option - WELL

Are you struggling with itchy scaly skin or scalp?  The solutions for psoriasis go well beyond just treating the symptoms.  Getting underneath the visible signs to address the root cause can bring lasting relief, and also tends towards a broader population - even if you don't have psoriasis, your body is still coping with a gut and skin that have to deal with the daily assault from the world of irritation.   From stress management, to dietary protocols, to soothing and supporting skin practices, tune in to this short toolkit podcast and learn how you can live a life free from debilitating skin issues - and how to prevent them from coming back!   Links below to products we mention to order from Finn's shop!!   Gua Sha Amethyst stone   Demulcent Soothing Gut Herbs   Aloe Vera Juice   Anti inflammatory herbs   Turmeric Latte Mix   Lydia's Gua Sha Tutorials

Tune in to hear Megan Hine - world famous survivalist, wilderness guide and tv producer - as she gives us a glimpse into the world of a resilient adventurer.  Hear her experiences from the sets of tv survival shows where she was Bear Grylls' survival consultant for over a decade.  Come with us as we adventure with Megan into the mind of a woman with true grit, and discover what it means to inhabit "The Mind Of A Survivor" - also the title to her book exploring the mindset and makeup of people who make it through the toughest endeavours without falling to pieces.   Megan's story is so fully unique and inspiring, we could have spent hours delving into her anecdotes from her adventures across the seven continents, and we hope to have her back soon to recap on more of her memories.   If you want a piece of healing therapy in your own home you can use our discount code for Clearlight Saunas - the low EMF infrared option - WELLNESS75 will get you 5% off their NEW portable units at www.auroraredlight.eu or go get yo

Flipping the script on pelvic health is Bri's MO - turning what is often a painfully prescriptive process into a pleasure filled ritual of pure pelvic joy!!     Our pelvic floor - the bowl that holds and supports our sex organs, our colon, our bladder and urethra - this vital matrix of muscle and connective tissue is as crucial to our health as any other part of our physiology, but often gets left behind when we talk about human health.   Find out what sets your pelvic floor on a bad path, and what simple movement patterns you can explore to remedy it and keep it juicy, toned (not tight!) and in top form to support you in sex, in birth and in your daily trips to the bathroom!!   Enjoy and please like, subscribe and post reviews and comments so we can continue to bring you our cutting edge health content :) You can find Bri on her own Youtube channel  @VibrantPelvicHealth  and the same on Insta @vibrantpelvichealth - her website is https://vibrantpelvichealth.com If you want a piece of healing therapy in your

Whether it's a winter headcold, or a summer allergy - congestion REALLY sucks the joy out of life.  So we're here to help you suck all that gross phlegm out of your head and leave you smiling like Vogue Williams at the end of a fabric softener ad...only for real because Unilever's chemical cocktails don't actually contain the cure for this disease, or any others that we're aware of.   A congested head is a sick head, whether you're feeling it or not - stagnant mucus provides the breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria that cause low grade sub-clinical infections that are becoming linked to many chronic diseases: from alzheimers to heart disaease.  And we're only at the tip of the iceberg.  So if you or a family member suffers seasonal congestion, or gets regular head colds in winter DO NOT IGNORE IT - okay that's enough from this PSA - now dive in for a valuable 5 minutes of top health info from two folk who live it and have a combined 30 years getting feedback to distinguish what works from what's a waste pr