Wellness that Works
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 53 ratingsWhat does wellness mean to you? Hosts Pip and Jason openly chat with a variety of guests about their inspiring, life-changing experiences. Join us every other Wednesday for real people, real lives, and real talk.
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102: Hello September - We're ready for you
September 16, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBREUPLOADED - Sorry for the technicaly issues with the first attempt, here is our 07/09 Podcast, all 31 mins this time! It's back to school season and Pip and Jase are ready to kick start their September goals. Listen to the latest episode of the Wellness that Works podcast to catch up with the team and get motivated by a new month.
101: Miguel Barclay - Chef and bestselling author
August 24, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBPip and Jase are joined by celebrity chef and author of One Pound Meals, Miguel Barclay for a great chat about how to feel confident in the kitchen and be in control of you budget and your meal prepping.
100: The 100th episode!
August 10, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MBIt's the 100th episode! Pip and Jase look back on the last 3 seasons of The Wellness that Works Podcast and share some memorable and hilarious moments from guests, listeners and hosts. Enjoy this extra special and longer episode, with loads more to come from the podcast and the WW team.
99: Guilty (food) pleasures and a competition announcement!
July 27, 2022 09:15 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBPip and Jase are joined by WW Coach Jo, to reveal their shocking guilty pleasures which are sure to divide opinions and talk about the incredible online tools that member are LOVING right now, from weekly virtual experiences, including cook-alongs, to personalised online coaching. PLUS, hear first about our new competition in partnership with Thomas Cook!
98: Health at any weight
July 13, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBPip and Jase discuss the inspiring ways that WW members recognise health that isn't directly related to weight, talk personal experiences and how to encourage healthy decisions in people around you. Plus all the usual chatter and laughs!
97: A little taster of a WW Workshop
June 29, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBThis week on the Wellness that Works Podcast, Pip and Jase and joined by WW Coach Sharon who gives us a sneak peak into what it's like chatting through a behaviour change technique - Workshop style!
96: The power of community and support
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week on the Wellness that Works podcast, Jase and Pip chat about the power of community and support, their morning routines and the benefits of incorporating structure into your day. Producer Tia then joins them to play a game of guess the PersonalPoints value of popular restaurant meals in the WW app.
Step out for a Jubilee weekend
June 01, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBJoin Pip, Jase and WW Coach Rachel to get involved in WW Jubilee celebrations this weekend and hear all about how Coach Rachel uses our in-app platform, Connect, to find inspiration and motivation from thousands of like minded members.
94: The power of micro-activity
May 18, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBHow much exercise do you need to do for it to make an impact? The answer might surprise you and people often don't give themselves enough credit for how they are looking after themselves. Pip and Jase chat about how to make a difference to your activity routine and check in on their current goals.
93: Save Points and save pounds
May 04, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBWe know everyone is feeling the pinch with the cost of living on the rise so Pip and Jase are sharing ways to help you live well on a budget to save some pounds as well as keeping your Personal Points on track!
92: A guilt-free Easter
April 20, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBPip and Jase catch up and discuss how they spend Easter guilt-free and on track! Plus, get the low-down on Pip's recent holiday and try and understand Jase's latest WW-themed game.
91: Celebrating the little things in life
April 07, 2022 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBJoin Jason and a special guest host, Libby, to hear about the little things in life that keep them motivated and focused on their wellness journey, from Maidenhead to the Maldives. It's also the start of a new feature, Higher or Lower - WW foodie edition!
90: Menopause Masterclass with Heather Jackson: Co-founder of Gen-M
March 23, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBPip and Jase hear from the Co-founder of Gen-M, the menopause partner for brands. We are on a mission to improve the menopause experience for all. Heather explains how you can help friends, family, colleagues and the companies we work for who are actively seeking ways to help them feel better supported and more visible at this pivotal time.
89: Lorraine Kelly - Journalist and WW ambassador
March 09, 2022 08:30 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBPip and Jase chat with the newest ambassador, Lorraine Kelly, and hear all about she is seeing success and the habits she's changed in order to live happier and healthier! Special Guest: Lorraine Kelly.
88: It's time for a challenge
February 23, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week on the Wellness that Works podcast, Pip and Jase chat about holidays and getting active! They're ready to set themselves a challenge so head to the WW UK Instagram page to get involved and have your say on what they're going to be facing in March.
87: Food, family and focussing on the future
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBPip and Jase catch up on the latest episode of the Wellness that Works podcast. Join us to chat about recent recipes, cooking hacks, and what we're looking forward to this year.
Meet your new hosts, Pip & Jason!
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHello 2022, and the return of the Wellness that Works Podcast! It's Season 4 with our new hosts Pip and Jason! Get to know the newest members of the Podcast family as they chat about goals for 2022 and yummy recipes. Of course, it always come back to food.
85: Goodbye from Sam and Lily
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBAs we come to the end of 2021 and the end of season 3 of the Wellness that Works podcast, its time to say goodbye to our hosts Sam and Lily as they pass the mic over to our exciting new hosts in the new year! They've had an absolutely blast sharing tips, laughs and inspiration with so many guests and spend this episode reminiscing about Rees and Randall.
84: One Month of PersonalPoints™
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIt's been almost a month since the launch of PersonalPoints™ and we're joined by WW Coach Suzie Stirling on the podcast this week to talk all about it! She shares how her members have responded to the new plan, her top tips for success and her own amazing wellness journey. Suzie is a prime example of the incredible support we can offer across studios, virtual workshops and online so make sure to tune in!
83: Alcohol Free Festive Favourites with Lyre's
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWith office parties, Christmas markets and general festivities back on the cards this December, who better to discuss our alcohol consumption queries with than the CEO of Lyre's, Mark Livings. Lyre's, the official brand of Dry January, have an amazing variety of non-alcoholic drinks available that will help you keep track of your Points and limit the hangovers and Mark had some awesome tipple tips too!
82: Heather Fisher - England Rugby Player and Olympian
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThis week we're joined by Olympian and England Rugby player Heather Fisher, who is also a keynote speaker and we can see why from how inspirational this episode was! Join us on a rollercoaster of emotions, as we discuss Heather's difficult childhood, mental health issues and how she reached her dream to become an athlete. Her strength and motivational words are infectious, so make sure to listen! TW // Eating disorders, depression
81: Introducing WW PersonalPoints™!
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn celebration of the launch of PersonalPoints™, we're joined by Head of Programme and WW guru Julia Westgarth to talk us through the ins and outs of the new programme. Its a great way for members to get step by step support around their new ZeroPoints, earning points and what's sticking around (Lily was super excited about rollovers, surprise surprise!)
81: Introducing WW PersonalPoints!
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn celebration of the launch of PersonalPoints, we're joined by Head of Programme and WW guru Julia Westgarth to talk us through the ins and outs of the new programme. Its a great way for members to get step by step support around their new ZeroPoints, earning points and what's sticking around (Lily was super excited about rollovers, surprise surprise!)
80: Resetting this Winter
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAs the nights get longer, days get colder and November sets in, Sam and Lily catch up on this week's podcast. They discuss post-half term motivation, setting goals and gulp counting down to Christmas (sorry, we went there).
79: Menopause - The Unspoken Challenge
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBOctober marked Menopause Awareness Month, where we’ve been having open and honest conversations with women sharing their experiences and platforms. This week on the podcast, we’re talking to the founder of The WomenHood, Jess Rad. The WomenHood connects women with the goal of making small changes to help overcome challenges. Jess shares why she began this endeavour of creating a platform designed for women supporting other women. We discuss menopause; shame, stigmas, symptoms and so much mo...
Bonus Episode: Menopause Awareness Month Panel (at Situ Live)
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 36.4 MBSlightly different and BONUS Wellness that Works episode for you this week! On World Menopause Day, Sam spoke with a panel of leading UK menopause campaigners about the importance of de-stigmatising menopause and breaking the societal taboo for future generations. Some pretty shocking statistics were revealed as we uncover, how much do we actually know about menopause and what support is available for women going through this stage of life? Joining Sam on the podcast is Anna Hill, WW UK Gene...
78: Motherhood and Marathons
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week on the Wellness that Works podcast, we’re joined by WW member Lucinda, who shares about her recent accomplishment of running the London marathon. We talk about motherhood, making time for yourself and striking a balance.
77: All things Autumn
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBSam’s back! In this week’s episode, Sam and Lily debate how much the temperature turning colder affects us - they talk about SAD, winter cooking, autumnal favourites, Halloween and lots more!
76: Mental Health with The Bipolar Businessman
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn line with World Mental Health Day on the 10th October, today we are joined by the incredibly inspiring Thomas Duncan Bell. He talks to us about his work helping people to see that they’re not alone. He shares his own struggles with mental health and how it led him to become The Bipolar Businessman. TW// Self-harm, Suicide.
75: Tasty Tips from Skinny Kitchen Secrets
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week we’re talking to long-term WW member, Laura, as she discusses the moment she decided to begin her journey and going on a whole new journey after the birth of her first child. With Lily, Laura chats about the importance of wellbeing, planning ahead and enjoying meals to the fullest. With her passion for cooking came the widely popular Skinny Kitchen Secrets blog, full of recipes for everyone to enjoy.
74: Finding Routine Amid Chaos
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week Sam and Lily discuss finding routines amid chaos. With this comes the importance of time management, acceptance and adaptability. We chat through how our #StepUpToSeptember is going and some sneaky ways to bump up your steps, as well as answering some of YOUR burning questions.
73: Help! Why Can't I Sleep?
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBLet’s talk about sleeeeeep. 💤 Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Eve Sleep CEO, Cheryl Calverley. This incredibly insightful episode goes into the importance of sleep as our foundation of wellness. We discuss how you can set yourself up for the best night’s sleep, the science behind our sleep cycles and what you need to look for in a great mattress.
72: WW x HelloFresh has arrived!
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBNew podcast episode AND new partnership with drumroll please, HELLOFRESH! 🌱 Today to talk about this amazing collaboration, we’re joined by HelloFresh Recipe Developer Mimi. With HelloFresh, you can pre-plan your WW meals with SmartPoints allowing you to change things up, keep cooking simple and try out some awesome new recipes. Mimi talks us through some exciting dishes you could get in your box as well as her process as a recipe developer. We talk about our favourite ingredients, shocking ...
71: Meet Digital 360 Coach Cath!
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week we’re joined by Digital 360 Coach and NHS nurse, Cath! Much like everyone else, Cath’s world has drastically changed these past 18 months. She shares how she remains so positive, the support from the WW community and her journey as a WW member, who is now able to embrace what her body can do.
70: Confidence in the Kitchen
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe’re back with another Sam and Lily catch up episode! We talk about confidence levels in the kitchen, getting stuck in a rut with cooking and they blow each other’s minds with the various kitchen gadgets Sam and Lily both use. 🤯 We also discuss our drinking challenge - Drink Up! This is where we’re asking YOU to stay hydrated in August! More details on the podcast if you’re wanting to find out more about it and the benefits of keeping hydrated. 💧
69: Jamie Ramsay - Endurance Adventure Athlete
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAfter finishing a 10,000km cycling trip around the UK in 80 days, endurance adventure athlete, Jamie Ramsay joins us on the podcast. Adrenaline fueled, Jamie talks about finding fulfilment in something you enjoy just for you and getting into the mindset of a new challenge. He informs us about "type 2 fun", realising what you’re capable of and proving to yourself you can achieve your goals. It’s a great podcast to get you feeling motivated and there’s lessons to be learned in discovering wher...
68: Summer of Love
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBLots covered in this week’s episode of the Wellness that Works podcast. We cover dealing with the heat, picky dinners and 3 things we’re grateful for. Lily also reveals some shocking statistics to Sam surrounding body shaming and weight stigmas that tend to occur during summer.
67: Meet Digital 360 Coach Nancy!
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBQueen of all things food, Digital 360 Coach Nancy joins us this week on the podcast! She shares how she grew her online presence, trying new ingredients when she started her nutritional training and the tight-knit community that has formed over on Connect. Juggling motherhood, her job and her healthy lifestyle, Coach Nancy shares how she does it all.
66: What Makes You Happy?
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis week Sam and Lily have a good old catch up as they discuss the things that make them happy. They’ve also both got some pretty big life changes on the horizon which they discuss and the importance of finding ways to keep on top of your mental health. They also talk Love Island and their opinion on the series. 🏝️
65: Marathon Running as a New Me
June 30, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBAfter seeing his family’s success on the WW programme, Adam decided to give it a go. Thinking he’d only stick to it for a couple of weeks, Adam has gone on to lose almost 11st in over a year! For Adam, fitness has played an important role in his journey to the point where he now runs marathons. In this episode, we discuss coming to the end of the #MoveMorewithWW challenge, those all-important non-scale victories that keep you motivated and what he feels is the most rewarding part of his journ...
64: Spencer Matthews - Television Personality and Founder of CleanCo
June 23, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week we’re joined by the founder of CleanCo, TV personality and father of two, Spencer Matthews. Our WW members may recall CleanCo being on WellnessWins, and today Spencer talks about his turbulent relationship with alcohol which led him to drastically change his drinking habits. We discuss creating goals, establishing a work ethic and juggling the things you love.
63: Becky Adlington - Former Competitive Swimmer and Olympic Medalist
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBYou missed us last week but now we’re back with a bang alongside the incredible, 4x Olympic gold medalist, Becky Adlington. We discuss her whirlwind of a year juggling house renovations, pregnancy, home schooling and life in general. Becky is also an Everyone Active ambassador and discusses their amazing policy on wearing whatever will make you feel the most comfortable in the pool and the community element of their leisure centres (don’t forget to snag our amazing offer as a WW member).
62: Move More with WW
June 02, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBYes, Move More with WW is back and better than ever! Sam and Lily chat through the various activities they’ll be getting up to and what counts as FitPoint boosters on the WW app.
61: Meet Digital 360 Coach Nat!
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBNew episode alert and this week we have our very own D360 Coach Nat joining us on the podcast!! Sharing her passion for food and spin, Nat discusses what it was like to see the Digital 360 community grow from the start. She shares her go-to foods, how she plays around with SmartPoints and where the inspiration for her cooking comes from. Take a listen to feel inspired and maybe get some awesome insight to the wondrous world of Digital 360.
60: The Shrinking Nurse
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBJamella aka The Shrinking Nurse joins us this week on the podcast. She started her WW journey just before the initial lockdown, when she was returning back to work after maternity leave, and was upset to see her uniform no longer fitted. Her ethnicity and weight put her in a high-risk category for Covid, which highlighted even more why she wanted to get healthier. In this episode, Jamella shares what she focused on during her weight loss journey to keep her motivated, fitting her journey into...
59: Mental Health Awareness
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWe have an important topic to discuss this week, it’s not one to miss. As it’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we discuss the variety of different ways you can help yourself and others, in times of struggle. There are plenty of different coping strategies, some that may work for you, others that may not, tips that link our wellbeing to food and fitness and how important it is to step away from social media. As shared by the Mental Health Foundation, this year’s theme is nature, something we c...
58: BBQ Season and Shocking Discoveries
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBAs we start to re-enter into society, we discuss the newfound appreciation and gratitude for our friends and family and with BBQs aplenty because of it, we're excited! We want to know, what are you putting on your BBQ? You best believe Sam is at the ready with condiment theories! We’re also now over a year into lockdown and we’re finally giving you some film and TV recommendations! 👀 So for all of this and some laughs along the way, be sure to take a listen!
57: Colin Jackson - Legendary Welsh Athlete and TV Personality
April 28, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWOW! Are you ready to feel inspired? The legendary hurdler, multi-gold medalist, world recorder breaker, Colin Jackson joins us on this week’s episode of the podcast. Colin is also an ambassador with Everyone Active who we’ve recently partnered with and discusses the long-lasting benefits of health and fitness. He talks what’s on the menu, post-lockdown anxiety and the one thing he would trade all of his athleticism for 👀 Take a listen and absorb his incredible view on life.
56: Stepping into Spring
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHappy Wednesday everybody!! It’s a Sam and Lily catch up episode this week, and as per there’s lots of ramblings, thoughts and feelings. We discuss things starting to open back up again, the fear of the unknown but at the same time, the feeling of compassion with others. Amongst other things, we discuss the reopening of workshops, cracking out summer foods and there’s even a mystery ingredient quiz from our new Best Bakes cookbook - will you guess them correctly?
55: Meet Digital 360 Coach Josh!
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWe’re back! This week we’re joined by our very own Mr Motivator, Digital 360 Coach Josh! Fitness has always played an important role in Josh’s life, and he explains how the mindset element came into play later but is key in developing habits and creating new routines. Josh discusses why everyone should have hobbies they love doing that are just for them, and shares advice on the anxieties of going ‘back to reality’. The support that’s been created on our Digital 360 platform is unmatched, a...