The WellCare Podcast

The Power Of Lifestyle Medicine

Welcome to The WellCare podcast hosted by Dr George Bownes, Sports Medicine Consultant and Founder of Citius Retreats & Nicola Graham, Strategic Advisor in Human Performance. The WellCare Podcast brings you expert content underpinned by a fundamental personal question, What does Wellness mean to you? In this episode, George and Nicola are joined by Clare Nieland who has over 20 years of experience working in the NHS and Private sector. Dr Nieland is a general practitioner and works with the HOOKE team to deliver the highest standards of individualised specialist care. Passionate about lifestyle medicine, Dr Nieland employs a ‘lifestyle first’ approach, enabling clients to make positive proactive lifestyle changes towards optimum health. In this episode we discuss lifestyle medicine, the 6 pillars of health and the benefit of group support and coaching when making lifestyle health changes. The WellCare Podcast is sponsored by IBSA, who produce Sinovial HL, a treatment for osteoarthritis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wellcarepodcast.substack.com [https://wellcarepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Business Of Wellness

Welcome to The WellCare podcast hosted by Dr George Bownes, Sports Medicine Consultant and Founder of Citius Retreats & Nicola Graham, Strategic Advisor in Human Performance. The WellCare Podcast brings you expert content underpinned by a fundamental personal question, What does Wellness mean to you? In this episode, George and Nicola are joined by Andrew Steele, an Olymptian, Entrepreneur and Investor. Andrew's early career was as a professional sprinter, running the 400m for Great Britain. A serendipitous turn of events led Andrew to become a co-founder of DNAfit. DNAfit grew exponentially, innovating new health technologies, and was acquired by Prenetics in 2018 and listed on NASDAQ in 2022. Andrew has recently launched a new company, Stride, that focuses on personalised vitamin supplements and preventative health intelligence through DNA, gut and blood testing. Andrew is also a founder of SportsFirst VC who are supporting early stage athletes on their entrepreneurial journeys.  In this episode we discuss health tech, athletes as entrepreneurs and preventative health in the consumer healthcare market. The WellCare Podcast is sponsored by IBSA, who produce Sinovial HL, a treatment for osteoarthritis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wellcarepodcast.substack.com [https://wellcarepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Nutrition, An Essential Pillar Of Wellness

Welcome to The WellCare podcast hosted by Dr George Bownes, Sports Medicine Consultant and Founder of Citius Retreats & Nicola Graham, Strategic Advisor in Human Performance. The WellCare Podcast brings you expert content underpinned by a fundamental personal question, What does Wellness mean to you? In this episode, George and Nicola are joined by Lauren Windas, co-founder of ARDERE, and Nutritional Therapist, Naturopath and Author. ARDERE [http://www.ardere.com/] is a holistic wellbeing company that Lauren founded ARDERE to share her passion for healthy living following her own personal health struggles with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – this was the inspiration behind Lauren’s debut book “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Your Route to Recovery [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome-Recovery-Solutions/dp/1529376556/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PRZY4LEFHPOF&keywords=chronic+fatigue+syndrome+lauren+windas&qid=1684073918&sprefix=chronic+fat%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1#customerReviews]” In this episode we discuss why nutrition and lifestyle medicine become a priority for her and simple actionable steps to adopt. The WellCare Podcast is sponsored by IBSA, who produce Sinovial HL, a treatment for osteoarthritis. @laurenwindasnutritionist | @ardere This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wellcarepodcast.substack.com [https://wellcarepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Changing Face Of Wellness

Welcome to The WellCare podcast hosted by Dr George Bownes, Sports Medicine Consultant and Founder of Citius Retreats, and myself. The WellCare Podcast brings you expert content underpinned by a fundamental personal question, What does Wellness mean to you? In this episode George and Nicola are joined by Katie Marshall who has nearly two decades of experience in PR, profile management and brand consultancy. Katie is the founder of Luxley Communications, a leading agency that specialises in fitness, wellness and luxury lifestyle. Katie is driven by a vision to amplify the voices and positive impact of inspiring individuals, forward-thinking startups and game-changing businesses that align with her ethos. Katie has worked with a wide range of clients from pro athletes through to luxury lifestyle brands. In this episode we discus trends in the wellness market, thoughts on the increasing number of wellness, preventative health, recovery and longevity centres on the highstreet and the future of wellness. The WellCare Podcast in sponsored by IBSA, who produce Sinovial HL, a treatment for osteoarthritis. [http://Sinovial.co.uk] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wellcarepodcast.substack.com [https://wellcarepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Burnout And Performance

Welcome to The WellCare podcast hosted by Dr George Bownes, Sports Medicine Consultant and Founder of Citius Retreats, and myself. The WellCare Podcast brings you expert content underpinned by a fundamental personal question, What does Wellness mean to you? In this episode George and Nicola are joined by Dr Tess Browne, an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist and coach. Tess's career has seen her work across the NHS, Goldman Sachs and Kings College. She is also a mother of two, author and speaker. Tess has worked in Hong Kong and the UK and now works virtually worldwide, through her company The Mind Atelier. Tess works with a wide diverse client base but she particularly supports professional women who need to overcome parental, work or traumatic stress. In this episode we discuss the top concerns of why people seek Tess’s services, what is mindfulness and how to understand your “capacity window” day to day. The WellCare Podcast in sponsored by IBSA, who produce Sinovial HL, a treatment for osteoarthritis. For more information sinovial.co.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wellcarepodcast.substack.com [https://wellcarepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]