The Visionary with Hala Ali

Food Noise, Hormones & Ultra-Processed Foods | Nutritional Therapist Annie Gill Full Episode

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, and its power. Annie Gill - Nutritional Therapist | Health Smart Nutrition Annie Gill is a qualified Nutritionist and Nutritional Therapist with a Diploma from the College of Naturopathic Medicine and a BA in Nutritional Therapy. She is the in-house expert at Weightmedics, specialising in gut health, digestion, weight management, and hormonal balance. Annie takes a personalised approach to nutrition, addressing issues like endometriosis, arthritis, allergies, migraines, and skin conditions. Registered with BANT, CNHC, and ANP, she combines scientific insight with holistic care to help clients restore vitality. She also has a passion for gluten-free cooking and exploring how nutrient imbalances affect overall health. Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Why Modern Food Is Making Us Sick 00:45 - What Intuitive Eating Really Means 02:23 - Hunger Hormones & The Gut-Brain Connection 05:16 - Is Eating 3 Meals a Day Natural? 06:10 - The Truth About Intermittent Fasting 08:21 - How Stress Hijacks Hormones & Fertility 12:08 - Why Women Need Different Nutrition Than Men 16:45 - The Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Busy Parents Make 18:34 - Why Blue Zones & Mediterranean Diets Work 20:16 - Are Superfoods Actually Overrated? 23:45 - Gut Health, Fiber & Resistant Starch Explained 28:36 - Organic Food, Pesticides & Toxic Load 34:32 - The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods 41:03 - How Food Companies Manipulate Your Cravings 45:46 - What Nutritional Therapy Really Is 47:20 - Gut Testing, Food Sensitivities & Dysbiosis 53:15 - Why Healthy Foods Don’t Work For Everyone 01:09:48 - Emotional Eating, Stress & Food Addiction 02:24:03 - The Link Between Food & Mental Health 03:18:12 - Annie’s Best Advice For A Healthier Life Follow Annie: Health Smart Nutrition - https://healthsmartnutrition.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthsmart_nutrition/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anniegillHealthsmartNutrition/ Useful Links: Dr Rangan Chatterjee - https://drchatterjee.com/podcast-episodes/ Dr Rupy - The Doctor's Kitchen - https://www.youtube.com/@doctors_kitchen Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.

Brain Zaps, Dependence & Denial: The Hidden Side of SSRIs | Dr Joanna Moncrieff Part 3

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power. The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Dr Joanna Moncrieff - Psychiatrist & Professor of Critical & Social Psychiatry at University College London Dr Joanna Moncrieff is a practising psychiatrist, author, and academic at University College London. As a founding member of the Critical Psychiatry Network, her work challenges the widely accepted "disease-centred" view of mental health, the idea that psychiatric drugs simply fix chemical imbalances. Instead, she advocates for a "drug-centred" approach to better understand how these medications actually alter the brain and behaviour. With decades of clinical experience across London, she aims to radically re-evaluate how society conceptualises and manages emotional distress. Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali Chapters: Follow Joanna: Website - https://joannamoncrieff.com/ X - https://x.com/joannamoncrieff/ Useful Links: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth Book link - https://lnk.to/chemicallyimbalanced Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.) Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.

Why Women Are Suffering in Silence During Menopause | Dr Nneka Nwokolo Full Episode

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power. The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Guest - Dr Nneka Nwokolo | Menopause Expert & Co-founder of NewWoman Health Menopause Clinic Dr. Nneka Nwokolo is an NHS Consultant Sexual Health Physician with over 20 years of expertise in women's sexual and reproductive health, contraception, and menopause care. A member of the British, European, and International Menopause Societies, she co-founded NewWoman Health to empower women through education on menopause's short- and long-term impacts, offering specialist consultations and lifestyle guidance for optimal health. She also serves as Global Head of Patient Affairs at ViiV Healthcare and Honorary Consultant in HIV and Sexual Health at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, championing quality of life and awareness of under-discussed health issues. Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali Chapters: Follow Nneka: Website - https://newwomanhealth.co.uk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nneka-nwokolo-053938b8/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nnwokolo1 Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.) Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.

Skin Science: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Anti-Ageing, Acne & Cancer | Dr Hiba Injibar Full Episode

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, and its power. Dr Hiba Injibar - Dermatologist, Dermasurge Clinic Dr Hiba Injibar is a highly skilled and qualified consultant dermatologist based in London. She has established her own clinic on Harley Street where she currently sees patients. She offers specialised treatments in three core specialties, medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and advanced laser treatments. Dr Injibar is an expert in delivering natural and beautiful results to skin with the help of innovative technologies. She has over 20 years of experience and treats both adults and children. Dr Hiba provides the highest possible clinical standards and outstanding results for every patient. When choosing Dr Hiba as your dermatologist you can be sure you are in good hands. You are kept well informed and guided throughout your treatment. Her treatments aim to provide you with effective, high quality and cost-efficient solutions at her state of the art clinic on Harley Street, London. Dr Hiba strives to be a leading provider of independent dermatology procedures and is committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care. Host/podcaster: Hala Ali The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:39 - Why Dr Hiba Chose Dermatology 04:53 - The Biggest Causes of Premature Wrinkles 07:20 - Are Luxury Skincare Brands A Scam? 08:38 - The Best Ingredients For Younger Looking Skin 11:04 - Why Sunscreen Is Non-Negotiable 12:11 - Botox, Fillers & The Truth About Anti-Aging Injections 15:09 - Why Some Cosmetic Procedures Look Fake 16:35 - Can Botox Actually Prevent Wrinkles? 18:48 - Why Acne Destroys Confidence & Mental Health 21:15 - What Really Causes Teenage Acne? 24:11 - How Dermatologists Actually Treat Acne 26:24 - The Truth About Accutane & Acne Medication 29:44 - Does Diet Really Affect Your Skin? 32:03 - Why Some People Scar More Than Others 35:03 - The Skin Conditions Linked To Poor Diet 39:24 - Coconut Oil, DIY Skincare & Internet Myths 41:10 - The Worst Skincare Habits Damaging Your Skin 45:16 - How Dermatologists Choose The Right Treatments 53:51 - CO2 Lasers, Microneedling & “Controlled Skin Damage” 58:06 - What Is A Liquid Facelift? 01:03:50 - Why More Men Are Getting Cosmetic Treatments 01:04:54 - The One Daily Habit Every Dermatologist Recommends Follow Hiba: Dermasurge Clinic website - https://www.dermasurge.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dermasurgelondon/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dermasurgecliniclondon LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-hiba-injibar YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dermasurgelondon2048 Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uVjlZjZ30M&list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.

8.7 MILLION Brits on Antidepressants…And We Might Be Getting It WRONG | Dr Joanna Moncrieff Part 2

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power. The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Dr Joanna Moncrieff - Psychiatrist & Professor of Critical & Social Psychiatry at University College London Dr Joanna Moncrieff is a practising psychiatrist, author, and academic at University College London. As a founding member of the Critical Psychiatry Network, her work challenges the widely accepted "disease-centred" view of mental health, the idea that psychiatric drugs simply fix chemical imbalances. Instead, she advocates for a "drug-centred" approach to better understand how these medications actually alter the brain and behaviour. With decades of clinical experience across London, she aims to radically re-evaluate how society conceptualises and manages emotional distress. Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali Chapters: Follow Joanna: Website - https://joannamoncrieff.com/ X - https://x.com/joannamoncrieff/ Useful Links: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth Book link - https://lnk.to/chemicallyimbalanced Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.) Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.