I unboxed Healf’s sell-out advent calendar and it’s its best one yet If you’re a wellness enthusiast, the Healf advent calendar should be top of your wish list The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Men are still faking it until they break: Inside the crisis of hidden depression On this week’s Well Enough podcast, bestselling author Owen O’Kane and TV presenter Matt Johnson open up to host Emilie Lavinia about the realities of men’s mental health – from masking pain with normality to learning the power of taking the first step toward help The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Owen O’Kane and Matt Johnson on the men’s mental health crisis Men and boys are told to "man up," but suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50. To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness month, Sunday Times Bestselling author Owen O’Kane, and broadcaster and mental health campaigner Matt Johnson discuss the UK’s male mental health crisis. Together with podcast… The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
This is our wellness editor’s favourite mood-boosting product – and it’s ideal for menopause These scent rollers smell like Jo Malone fragrances and transform your mood in minutes The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
Dr Zoe Williams and nutritionist Hannah Alderson on the ‘hormone balancing’ boom We hear the term “hormone balancing” day in, day out, Instagram is awash with hormone balancing coaches and we’re constantly seeing products that claim to reinstate hormonal balance. But given that hormones are always in flux – due to the nature of them being hormones – what does the term… The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025
Our fitness and wellbeing editor swears by this debloating supplement for ‘great results’ It uses a blend of natural ingredients to ease swelling and discomfort after meals The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Dr Sophie Shotter and Nadine Baggott on longevity, sexism and anti-ageing Is ‘longevity’ just anti-ageing repackaged for the new generation? The more we think about living forever, the more we tend to obsess over our behaviours and this new-found health anxiety has found a comfortable bedfellow with western beauty standards. The implication that women who look their age have less value… The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
The beauty industry has ‘rolled the turd of anti-ageing in glitter’ by calling it ‘longevity’, says Nadine Baggott “You’ve got skin vitality and you’ve got skin vanity,” Nadine Baggott told the Well Enough podcast The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Neom’s Nicola Elliott and self care expert Rebecca Moore on the golden rules for self care Self care has become a phrase so overused that these days it’s often delivered with a hint of irony. Brands have spent the last decade cashing in on and warping the concept of prioritising one’s own wellbeing and now, the phrase doesn’t seem to hold as much weight. So what… The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025
Neom’s Nicola Elliott on panic attacks, burnout, and her four golden rules for real self-care The wellbeing entrepreneur joins the Well Enough podcast to explain why effective self-care takes less than 10 minutes a day, requires zero expensive products, and starts with everyday habits The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025
I’ve bathed in hot springs all over the world – here’s the experts’ view on their secret to a longer life Is this ancient practice the key to long life? Emilie Lavinia consults longevity experts on the health-giving power of hot springs The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025
The UK is nearing a wellbeing crisis point and people are in deep pain, says GP Dr Amos Ogunkoya ‘There are lots of walking well whom, if I asked, ‘are you in pain?’ the answer is yes.’ says Dr Amos Ogunkoya in this episode of Well Enough The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Dr Amos Ogunkoya and Zoe Kalar on burnout and the dark side of social media Are we all doomed to burn out, or are there ways to balance good health with our busy world? Founder of alternative social media platform WeAre8 Zoe Kalar and GP Dr Amos Ogunkoya of The Traitors Fame discuss the risks of poor health as a result of intense corporate careers,… The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Jonny Wilkinson and Estelle Bingham on how to change your life with mindset and manifestation Mindset is one of the biggest wellness buzzwords going and while some approach the practice of mindfulness with authenticity and care, others are way off the mark. The word has become a catch all on social media and some are still none the wiser on how the practice actually works.… The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 Maya Raichoora and Ailey Jolie on how to find a therapist and whether we all need therapy How did we go from being known as a nation that never talks about their feelings to being called “overtherapised”? Psychotherapist Ailey Jolie and mental fitness expert Maya Raichoora discuss the therapy boom, anxiety and negative self talk, rising depression rates and how for some, therapy can still be very…
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 Dr Megan Rossi and Gemma Ogston on how to heal your gut and eat 30 plants a week Gut health is one of the biggest trends of the year. It’s a catch-all term that’s been used to sell supplements, spook people about their diets and encourage disordered eating. But it’s also prompted a spike in sales of gut-friendly foods, an uptick in body literacy and an arguably healthier…
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 The Oura ring has taken my fitness to new heights — and it’s hit a record low price for Cyber Monday As a long-time fan of Oura, the new ring didn’t disappoint
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025 Chef and entrepreneur Gemma Ogston on shrooms, social media and why adaptogens aren’t a trend WELL ENOUGH: The Mama Shrooms creator and cookbook author tells Emilie Lavinia why food is everything in today’s world
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025 A new study shows the ‘nocebo’ effect can trick us into thinking we have food intolerances, says Dr Megan Rossi The Gut Health Doctor reveals how to impact your brain with food in this episode of Well Enough
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 The ultimate gift guide for the Virgo in your life If you’re looking for ways to bring the Virgo in your life a little joy, look no further
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 An astrologer shares how to make the most of September’s changes, including two lunar eclipses THIS MIGHT HELP: Astrologer Priscila Lima de Charbonnières explains the significance of September’s eclipses and how to make the most of this transitional month
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 SLS Playa Mujeres Resort, Cancun, Mexico, hotel review HOTELS: In Mexico, Emilie Lavinia checks into the resort that would change her mind about all-inclusive hotels
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Get the Well Enough newsletter by Emilie Lavinia and make sense of the wild world of wellness WELL ENOUGH BY EMILIE LAVINIA: Every week Emilie Lavinia lifts the lid on the biggest wellness trends, sharing myth-busting analysis and practical recommendations to help you make sense of an industry that’s as confusing as it is compelling
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025 Jumeirah Port Sóller, Mallorca, hotel review HOTELS: Emilie Lavinia checks in to Jumeirah Port Sóller, a clifftop hotel in one of Mallorca’s most beautiful settings, offering flawless Emirati hospitality
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 The ultimate gift guide for the Leo in your life If you haven’t tried shopping by star sign, it might be time to start