Addiction & Recovery with Sam Salter and Davinia Taylor

Addiction & Recovery with Sam Salter and Davinia Taylor

This week in the Red Room Anya and Sandy are talking to actor and influencer, Davinia Taylor and West End star and performer from Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Sam Salter all about addiction and their journeys to recovery. From denial to rock bottom, relapses and back again, in this fascinating and eye opening episode we learn all about the many faces that addiction wears and what some people go through each day in order to stay on track. ** Please note that this episode was recorded before lockdown was in place and any reference to travel is past tense.

Barry's Athletes with Ryan Giggs

Ever wondered why so many professional athletes are choosing to hit the Red Room? For this episode Sandy and Anya took a trip up North to visit none other than Ryan Giggs at the Manchester studio to find out what it takes to shape an industry and inspire a generation. With 963 appearances with Manchester United and 63 for Wales and FA cups, Champions League (and participant in the Barry’s 5 a side team), he is arguably one of the most decorated players in the history of football. Together they discuss how Ryan managed to stay injury free, playing till he was 40, how he has folded his learnings into his role as a manager of Wales and find out what gives him the edge both on the pitch, in the dug out and on the treads. ** Please note that this episode was recorded before lockdown was inplace and any reference to travel is past tense.

The Mind Matters - Patrick Johnston and Zoë Aston MSc

This week in the Red Room we are taking a look at the direct correlation between exercise and improved mental health. Sandy and Anya discuss why working out the brain is just as important as the body with Barry's regulars Patrick Johnston (Director of Learning & Practise at children's mental health charity Place2Be) & Zoë Aston MSc (Barry’s supported psychotherapist).

Barry's Beginnings with Kush Khanna and Jemma Mckenzie-Brown

This week we are taking it back to the very beginning with self proclaimed Head of Fun at Barry's and Shipwrecked's Kush Khanna alongside High School Musical 3 star, turned Barry's Master Trainer, Jemma Mckenzie-Brown. Together the team reminisce on how Barry’s UK came to be, giving the inside scoop on creating London’s very first boutique fitness facility and the fun they have had along the way. Warning - this episode may contain name drops! Please note, this episode was recorded earlier in the year before COVID 19 related restrictions.

Babies, family and life, with Jools Oliver

Barry’s really is a family. From the brothers that own it, to their extended family in the studio and this week we hear from one of Sandy's infamous 9:30 class regulars - the wonderful Jools Oliver. As a mum of 5, author, founder of children's clothing brand "Little bird" and married to one of the world's most famous Chef’s - Jools talks us through everything from the humbling life lessons children provide, what it’s like to Barry on through pregnancy and post giving birth, secret chocolate stashes and how on earth she juggles family, work and time for herself! Please note, this episode was recorded earlier in the year before COVID 19 related restrictions.