Podcast · 159 episodes
The Wellness Scoop, page 2
by The Wellness Scoop · English
Welcome to The Wellness Scoop! Join Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, and Registered Nutritionist and founder of Rhitrition, Rhiannon Lambert every Monday and Thursday for your weekly health inspiration. Each episode delivers the latest wellness news, expert advice, and personal recommendations from Ella and Rhiannon—simple swaps, easy ideas, and realistic tips to help you live healthier, no matter how busy life gets. Tune in to start your week feeling informed, inspired, and armed with tools to build a healthier, happier life!
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Hormones, Healthy Mornings & The Truth About SugarHormones and menstrual health; healthy morning routines (coffee, hydration, breakfast timing); whether probiotic “healthy” sodas are truly good; fiber digestion (why whole seeds can appear); hormonal…9 Jul 2026 · 39 min · 17 chapters
Fixing Brain Rot, The 'Maxxing Obsession & Is Cereal Junk Food?proposed UK HFSS rules and a new nutrient profiling model for cereals/foods; “brain rot” from doom scrolling and unintentional phone use; an “antidote” to brain rot via music (and other absorbing,…6 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 26 chapters
Food Guilt, IV Drips, Matcha Shortages & Healthy AgeingWellness Scoop episode covering IV vitamin drips (worth it or not), vitamin D dosing (especially high-dose D3+K2), B12 sprays, food guilt/all-or-nothing eating, raising confident eaters via repeated…2 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 20 chapters
The ’Best’ Five-a-Day, Strength Training & Sleepmaxxing(1) headlines on “best” five-a-day foods, focusing on flavanols and a reported 27% lower cardiovascular death risk at ~500mg/day; (2) strength training “sweet spots,” claiming 90–120 minutes/week is…29 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 17 chapters
Secrets of the food industry, Plant Protein & Healthy Ice CreamThe Wellness Scoop episode covers: tips for being more present (replace “chore” meditation with enjoyable mindfulness like phoneless walks, mindful meals, coloring/drawing); budget nutrition via…25 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 21 chapters
The Rising Cost of Healthy Eating, Beach Body Anxiety & Peak OptimisationThe UK’s “Broken Plate” report on the rising cost of healthy eating and widening health inequalities; whether sleep trackers worsen sleep via “orthosomnia”; Gen Z beach-body anxiety; and backlash…22 Jun 2026 · 54 min · 16 chapters
Can You Be Healthy and Thin? Hair Loss & Wellness PressureWhether it’s possible to be both healthy and very thin; pressures from beauty standards; weight-loss hunger/behavior; lymphatic and fiber tips; neurodiversity and food; evidence on hair-thinning…18 Jun 2026 · 37 min · 12 chapters
Weight Gain Warnings, Healthy Ageing & 35 Supplements a DayWeight gain in the 20s and cancer risk; eating patterns that may accelerate ageing; zone 2 training; Slovenia’s nutrition/public health guidelines; social media harms for children; “office face” and…15 Jun 2026 · 53 min · 15 chapters
Health Anxiety, Food Scanner Apps & Our Favourite Summer RecipesThe Wellness Scoop episode covers: health anxiety and how to stop “googling symptoms,” including Ella’s experience and the role of meditation in creating distance from anxious thoughts; food scanner…11 Jun 2026 · 34 min · 12 chapters
10 Hours of Exercise a Week? The Omega-3 Debate & Brain-Boosting BeansThe Wellness Scoop episode covers: (1) a new study suggesting optimal heart health requires much more exercise than current guidance; (2) why omega-3 headlines about “faster cognitive decline” are…8 Jun 2026 · 49 min · 14 chapters
The Reason Healthy Habits Fail, Food Guilt & Nervous SystemsThe Wellness Scoop episode focuses on why healthy habits fail, bridging “knowing vs doing,” reducing food guilt, calming the nervous system with breathwork, and practical guidance around food choices…4 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Anti-Ageing Foods, The Science of Food Preferences & Stacey Face Anti-ageing foods and cellular aging markers; how food preferences may be shaped before birth; evidence-based “old wives tales”; and the wellness trend “Stacey Face” (AI-driven beauty standards).1 Jun 2026 · 55 min · 18 chapters
Are Your “Healthy” Snacks Actually Better for You? Air Fryers & Viral MythsListener Q&A on “healthy” snacks and kitchen myths: yogurt vs kefir, hummus/lentil crisps vs regular crisps, air fryers and toxins, and whether coconut oil is healthy.28 May 2026 · 36 min · 18 chapters
6p Superfoods, 8,241 Steps for Better Health & The Salty Sandwich DebateWellness Scoop episode covering (1) salt in ready-to-go sandwiches and misleading “posh vs fast food” headlines, (2) why carrots deserve more credit as a “6P superfood,” (3) evidence that weekly…25 May 2026 · 45 min · 17 chapters
Fruit Sugar, Plant Diversity & When Healthy Tracking Turns UnhealthyFruit sugar and whether eating too much fruit is harmful; processed meat and “healthier swaps” (especially sausages); smart ways to reach “30 plants a week” with batch cooking; whether chia seeds…21 May 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
Natural Ozempic, Peptide Clinics & What’s Really Driving HungerThe hosts discuss health headlines and listener feedback, focusing on (1) “natural Ozempic”/peptide clinics and what drives hunger, (2) whether plant “milks” for kids are safe, (3) aspirin’s emerging…18 May 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 21 chapters
Burnout, Partner Diet Drama & The Smoothie MythListener Q&A on burnout recovery, partner diet “drama” when someone relies on powders, teenage nutrient needs, chewing gum habits, insulin resistance, smoothie/banana vs berry myths, and whether…14 May 2026 · 51 min · 16 chapters
Britain’s Health SOS, Stress & The Cortisol CrazeUK public health decline (“healthy life expectancy” falling), school lunch gaps, and prevention policies; plus tobacco generational ban, social media restrictions for under-16s (not a full ban), and…11 May 2026 · 54 min · 26 chapters
Food Noise, Breaking the Craving Cycle & 2-Minute HabitsThe Wellness Scoop episode covers “food noise” (intrusive cravings and constant mental chatter about eating, intensified by ultra-processed foods and the food environment) and how to reduce it…7 May 2026 · 37 min · 12 chapters
When to Exercise, Gut Health Clues & The Cost of “Perfect”The episode of The Wellness Scoop covers: (1) pressure to be “perfect” and the risks of weight-loss and appearance drugs; (2) UK school food standards changes; (3) what time of day to exercise; and…4 May 2026 · 57 min · 32 chapters
Building Muscle, Protein vs Fibre & The Supplement Trap This episode of Wellness Scoop focuses on protein vs fiber for muscle gain, supplement safety (especially protein powders), flaxseed guidance, iodine/seaweed claims, and gut health during long…30 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 19 chapters
The Protein Divide, The Optimism Effect & Britain’s Favourite VegThe Wellness Scoop episode covers “The Protein Divide,” conflicting heart-health guidance in the US, why vegans/vegetarians may be declining while meat/fish intake rises, how optimism affects…27 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 15 chapters
How to Beat the Afternoon Slump, Breakfast Myths & Food PairingThe Wellness Scoop episode covers: how to beat the 2–4pm afternoon slump; hot vs cold breakfast and whether it affects metabolism; nutritional yeast and B12; food pairing for nutrient absorption; and…23 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 12 chapters
Best Foods for Brain & Gut Health + The Social Media ReckoningBrain and gut health nutrition plus social media’s mental-health backlash. Guests: None mentioned; hosts are Ella Milves and Rhiannon Lambert.20 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 17 chapters