The Thriva Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we're joined by Professor Tommy Wood to discuss some of the key pillars of brain health, and what you can do to optimise your brain health as you age, including:

• The power of lifelong learning

• How social and emotional relationships impact our brain health

• The link between heart disease, metabolic disease and a healthy brain

• The role of nutrition and supplements in brain health

• Exercising your way to a better brain

Professor Tommy Wood BM BCh, PhD  is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition.

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• Menopause myth busting
• What menopause is, why it happens and when it happens
• What to expect during menopause and common symptoms
• What support is available to women during menopause, including HRT
• How menopause impacts your future risk of chronic diseases

Tune in to find out more!

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Welcome back to season 4 of the Thriva podcast.

Join us as we chat with leading experts exploring everything from salt and blood pressure to the link between weight and genetics.

Hosted by Tom Livesey, co-founder & CTO of Thriva.

In this episode, nutritional scientist Danny Lennon joins us to discuss how fasting affects your health.

Can long fasts help you live longer? Does it improve your metabolic health? Are there risks? Tune in to our season finale to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about fasting.

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In this episode, GP and Breath Coach Dr Emma Thurston joins us to discuss how breathing affects your health.

Is it powerful enough to treat anxiety? Can your lung function help predict your longevity? Tune in to find out more about what might be one of the most neglected factors in health and disease.

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In this episode, Dr Brooke Vandermolen (AKA The OBGYN Mum) joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how testosterone affects women's health.

Often considered a "male" hormone, testosterone is essential for many areas of women's health. Tune in to hear about everything from how it impacts your sex drive and fertility to your menstrual cycle. 

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In the 5th episode of season 3, Dr Renee joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how oestrogen affects your health.

From its crucial role in both female and male fertility to busting myths on HRT, find out everything you need to know about this often underestimated hormone.

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In the 4th episode of season 3, Professor Kavita Vedhara joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how cortisol and stress affects your health.

Cortisol is essential for our health but what happens when levels get too high or low? And why do some of us tolerate stress better than others? Tune in to find out.

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In the 3rd episode of season 3, sports scientist Martin Yelling joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how running affects your health.

Were we born to run? Is there an optimal time of day to run? Tune in to find out.

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In the 2nd episode of season 3, Professor David Nutt joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how wine and alcohol affect your health.

Does red wine have protective health benefits? Why don't we form memories when we drink too much? What's the safest level of alcohol to drink? Tune in to find out.

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