Every day, we’re surrounded by health advice: endless tips, trends, diets, hacks and supposed quick fixes. But when it comes to our bodies and minds, what can genuinely help make a difference – and what is just hype? Guided by world-class neuroscientists, nutritionists, movement coaches and psychotherapists, Joe Wicks separates social media trends from evidence-backed advice to find out what can actually work when it comes to our health. He spends 24 hours in an isolated forest cabin, deprives himself of sleep and tracks everything from fibre intake to stool samples. Across five episodes, he explores some of the health topics many of us are searching for online – including sleep, nutrition, movement, nature and mental health – to uncover the everyday changes that can genuinely help us live longer, healthier, happier lives. Joe discovers why birdsong can support our health, explores the gut-brain connection and learns how to make friends with anxiety. He also learns why boredom matters, puts viral health hacks to the test and faces his biggest fear – all to discover simple, effective ways to live a healthier, happier life.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Joe Wicks confronts anxiety head-on in a test of fear, calm, and control
Anxiety is the focus here as Joe Wicks explores whether it can be managed more effectively, or even befriended. With psychotherapist Owen O’Kane, plus insights from Ruby Tui and breathwork expert Liza Al Sady, the episode mixes practical ideas with a very personal fear challenge.
Joe Wicks tests a low-fibre diet to see what it does to mood, energy and gut health
Gut health takes centre stage as Joe Wicks tries a three-day low-fibre diet while tracking mood, energy, blood sugar and stools. With dietitian Dr Megan Rossi, the episode explores the gut-brain connection, the microbiome and practical ways to eat more plants without overspending.
Joe Wicks cuts his sleep to test what poor rest really does
Sleep takes centre stage as Joe Wicks drastically reduces his rest with sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock. The episode looks at what limited sleep can do to body and mind, and which sleep-improvement tips actually help versus social media hype.
Joe Wicks tests health trends against science in a five-part wellbeing series
Health advice is everywhere, and this series asks what actually works. Joe Wicks teams up with neuroscientists, nutritionists, movement coaches and psychotherapists to examine sleep, nutrition, movement, nature and mental health through experiments, tracking and practical everyday changes.
Joe Wicks tests what inactivity does and whether movement snacks really work
Movement is the focus here, as Joe Wicks looks at what happens when we stop being active and why exercise matters for physical and mental health. With Richard Whitehead, Darryl Edwards and Katya Jones, the episode explores playful, practical ways to move beyond the gym.
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