Back Your Body | The H&B Podcast
Back Your Body is the podcast from health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett. Host Ellie Taylor speaks with guests about the bodies they live in, covering how they have pushed, neglected, rebuilt, or learned to listen to them. Each episode includes honest conversations and a short segment with an H&B scientist about a trending ingredient. New episodes are released every Thursday.
Episodes
Sophie Grace Holmes on ultramarathons, cystic fibrosis and defying the odds
This episode, we're joined by ultra-endurance athlete, public speaker and fitness coach Sophie Grace Holmes. Told she wouldn't live past her teens due to cystic fibrosis, Sophie has beaten the odds time after time – with plenty of stories along the way.From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to completing 36 marathons in 36 days, Sophie reveals why she chose to write her own future thanks to movement and
Zoe Hardman on early menopause, motherhood and injury recovery | Back Your Body
What happens when your body suddenly starts changing years earlier than you expected? Broadcaster, podcaster and Made By Mammas co-founder Zoe Hardman joins Ellie Taylor for one of her most candid conversations yet, opening up about the eating disorder that changed her life, becoming a mum against the odds and why she started HRT at just 38 years old after experiencing early menopause. Z
Danny Beard on drag, weight loss and fitting in | Back Your Body | Holland & Barrett
Drag superstar Danny Beard joins Ellie Taylor for a candid, hilarious and heartfelt conversation about body image, weight loss, wellness and learning to feel at home in their own skin. From discovering drag while studying at university to becoming one of the UK's most recognisable performers, Danny reflects on their journey through the entertainment industry and how their relationship with their b
Lucy Watson on pregnancy, fertility and body shaming | Back Your Body | Holland & Barrett
Lucy Watson joins Ellie Taylor for an honest conversation about fertility struggles, pregnancy, body image and learning to trust her body. After a three-year journey to conceive her son Willoughby, Lucy reflects on how her pregnancy experiences changed her relationship with her body and gave her a new appreciation for her health.Lucy also opens up about the body shaming she faced during her Made i
Mesha Moinirad on stomas, social media and survival | Back Your Body | Holland & Barrett
Mesha Moinirad, better known online as Mr Colitis Crohn's, joins Ellie Taylor for a powerful conversation about surviving life-threatening illness, living with a stoma and turning adversity into purpose. After being given just a 20% chance of survival following undiagnosed appendicitis, Mesha opens up about living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, having a stoma fitted in his early twen
Bradley Wiggins on addiction recovery, Olympic gold and life after cycling | Back Your Body
❗ Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse, safeguarding concerns, disordered eating, and weight-cutting practices in elite sport, which some listeners may find distressing. Sir Bradley Wiggins joins Ellie Taylor for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience and rebuilding your life when the thing that defined you is gone. The five-time Olympic gold medall
Luke Vernon on body image, veganism and never switching off | Back Your Body | Holland & Barrett
Luke Vernon spends his days interviewing strangers – but today, he's the one answering the questions. Joining Ellie Taylor on Back Your Body, the TikTok star opens up about body confidence, fatherhood, going vegan, sponsored legs, gaming until 8am and the childhood bike accident that nearly left him without an ear(!). Along the way, Luke shares the wellness habits he's picked up over the years, th
Mollie Pearce on colitis, stoma surgery and The Traitors | Back Your Body | Holland & Barrett
In this episode of Back Your Body, Mollie Pearce opens up to Ellie Taylor about growing up with ulcerative colitis, having life-changing surgery at 18 and learning to celebrate her body with pride, not shame. She shares how The Traitors gave her a platform to start wider conversations and why representation makes waves of serious, positive impact. Plus, H&B Science Specialist Patille Joy Madag
Grime Gran's secrets to ageing well at 88 | Kim K, jacket taters & pillow tap hack | Back Your Body
Grime Gran (Margie/ Nan) joins Ellie Taylor for a conversation about bodies, getting older, and what it really means to look after yourself — from the Blitz to TikTok fame at 88. Margie talks about her viral Kim Kardashian jacket tater moment, why she swears by magnesium, her daily walks, and the one sleep hack that might just change your life! Plus, grandson Beau keeps her honest about the shand
Dr Alex George on ADHD, losing weight and life after grief | Back Your Body | Holland & Barrett
Dr Alex George opens up about living with ADHD, quitting alcohol, losing weight, and how losing his brother to suicide changed everything. In this episode of Back Your Body, Ellie Taylor talks to Dr Alex about the body he's pushed, neglected and rebuilt – from Love Island to A&E, from undiagnosed ADHD to a life built on gentle dopamine. What does ADHD actually feel like day to
Back Your Body - Coming Soon
Back Your Body is the new podcast from Holland & Barrett, with fresh episodes every Thursday hosted by Ellie Taylor. Each week, Ellie sits down with a new guest to explore what it really means to back your body - from health tips and wellbeing habits to the latest trends and honest conversations about feeling your best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
