Feel Good Formula

Gabby Allen has always been a fitness girl, but for her, strength training isn’t just about how you look, it’s about how you feel. She joins Zara and Dr Emily to talk about why movement can change your whole day, what SAS really taught her about resilience, and the harder experiences behind her strength. Gabby opens up about panic attacks, living with scoliosis and losing her dad at 20, sharing how grief shaped her drive to make him proud, and why sometimes being strong means allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can grief and joy really exist side by side? Izzy Utterson lost her mum to Alzheimer’s just two months ago, and joins Zara and Dr Emily for an honest conversation about what’s helping her navigate grief. She talks about why daily movement helps her manage stress and anxiety, and why she’s given herself permission to do less on the hard days, letting her goals shrink to nothing more than a shower and clean pyjamas. Izzy also shares why grief needs to be witnessed, not suppressed, and how she’s learned that sadness and joy don’t cancel each other out: “they can all coexist. They can all walk hand-in-hand together.” Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what happens between the post and the "post"? This week Zara and Emily sit down with creator and Beyond founder Meggan Grubb for an honest one. Meggan shares why she never films the chaos in real time, "I need to process it first or I will get lost in my emotions", and how that rule was tested hardest by early motherhood. She also opens up about early pregnancy loss and the shame that can surround it, landing on one simple truth: "every loss is a loss." Plus, how she rebuilt her relationship with fitness, not as a way to look a certain way, but to feel connected to herself, through Beyond, "a safe space for women's fitness." This is a conversation about permission: to stop performing, to grieve on your own terms, and to let wellness change as you do. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you stop exercising for how you look and start moving for how you feel? Fitness entrepreneur and WeGLOW founder Stef Williams shares how burnout and an endometriosis diagnosis changed her relationship with exercise, teaching her to work with her body rather than push against it. She also opens up about having her symptoms dismissed, learning to work with her cycle and rejecting the pressure to “bounce back” after becoming a mum. For Stef, feeling good starts with listening to your body, not always asking it to do more. Period Proof by Stef Williams is out now https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/stef-williams/period-proof/9781398726529/ Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How well do you really know your menstrual cycle? Dr Hazel Wallace breaks down what our hormones can mean for everything from mood and energy to skin, sleep and cravings, and why painful periods shouldn’t simply be something we learn to live with. Together with Zara and Dr Emily, she gets into the wellness trends taking over our feeds, from cycle syncing to the pressure to optimise our hormones, and explores why being cycle aware, not cycle obsessed could be a much healthier approach. It’s about understanding your body, knowing when something doesn’t feel right and remembering that when it comes to wellness, good really can be good enough. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skincare expert and content creator Leanne Page has tried just about everything, so what actually deserves a place in our routines? From Korean skincare to affordable favourites, Leanne shares what she’s learnt from testing countless products, including why spending more doesn’t always mean better skin. She also reveals how skincare and ASMR have become part of her daily self-care, helping her slow down and make time for herself. Her advice? Keep it simple, learn what your skin likes and go “low and slow.” This is a refreshing take on cutting through the skincare noise and finding what genuinely works for you. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-YT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content creator and author Grace Victory has spent years challenging the idea that women need to change their bodies to feel confident, and she’s not about to start now. In this episode, Grace gets candid about surviving a life-changing illness, becoming a mum, losing and rebuilding her sense of self, and the lasting impact of being told your body should look different. She takes on the return of “thin is in”, the pressure young women face online, and the beauty industry’s obsession with making women feel like they’re never enough. She also shares the practical things that have helped her come back to herself, from getting comfortable seeing her body as it is to choosing, every day, not to hate it. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you run every single day for five years without burning out? Fitness content creator Savannah Sachdev joins Zara McDermott and Dr Emily Prpa to share why the secret to consistency might be making your goals as low-stakes as possible. Savannah opens up about stepping away from target-driven fitness culture, running for mental clarity rather than physical aesthetics, and how daily movement has helped her navigate a recent diagnosis of ADHD and autism. It is a refreshing reminder that movement should help you feel more like yourself - not become another impossible checklist. From joy-led runs to wedding-morning squats, this episode is all about finding an approach to fitness that feels realistic, personal and sustainable. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content creator and author Milly Goldsmith brings her signature no-filter honesty to a conversation about body image, self-acceptance, confidence and learning to choose yourself. Milly opens up about the body image struggles that shaped her relationship with herself, sharing the mirror mantras and journal entries she's kept in her Notes App over the years. She also talks candidly about dating, rejection and learning not to let other people's opinions define her self-worth. From therapy and recovery to the small, everyday moments that have helped her build confidence, Milly shares why feeling good in yourself isn't an overnight transformation, but something you can work on every day. Things I Told My Notes App by Milly Goldsmith is out now: https://amzn.eu/d/09slTjg4 Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Model and mum-of-five Frida Redknapp, who balances life in a busy blended family of seven, joins us for an honest conversation about ditching diet culture and making wellness work in the reality of family life. Reflecting on her years in the modelling industry, Frida shares her Swedish approach of lagom, “just the right amount”, and why she embraces balance over restriction when it comes to food, movement and wellbeing. From sneaking nutrition into simple family meals to embracing 20-minute kitchen workouts for long-term strength and bone health, Frida proves that feeling good isn’t about perfection or punishing routines, it’s about consistency, balance, and finding habits that actually work for you. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV personality and entrepreneur Olivia Bowen joins us for a refreshingly honest chat about rebuilding body confidence and self-respect when your life and body completely shift. Olivia gets candid about postpartum mental health, normalising gym anxiety, and why discipline beats motivation when getting back into movement. From tag-teaming morning routines with husband Alex to carving out small "pockets of time" for herself, she reveals how editing her environment, therapy, and social feed helped her manage anxiety. It’s a grounded, no-nonsense reminder that taking time for yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Lost Until Love by Olivia Bowen is published by Blink Publishing: https://amzn.eu/d/0bWmBMqc Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of baby loss and pregnancy loss, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skincare creator and beauty educator Nori Moteirek believes skincare doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, she opens up about the emotional impact of struggling with her skin, why more products don't always mean better results, and how learning to focus on the basics transformed both her routine and her confidence. From affordable skincare that performs just as well as luxury products to the surprising moment she dissolved her filler and realised nobody even noticed, Nori shares the lessons she's learnt about beauty, self-image and cutting through the noise. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by skincare trends or unsure who to trust, this conversation will help you rethink what actually deserves a place in your routine. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Made in Chelsea stars and best friends Jazz Saunders and Jules Pollard join us to explore why friendship might just be the most underrated wellness tool of all. They open up about the pressures of life in the public eye, the surprising ways toxic relationships can affect everything from your confidence to your skin, and why wellbeing isn't about chasing perfection, it's about finding habits that genuinely fit your life. From running half marathons together to embracing a Sunday on the sofa, they share the routines, rituals and relationships that help them feel their best. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever found yourself doing a 20-step skincare routine, buying the latest viral supplement, or pacing around your kitchen at 11PM just to hit 10,000 steps - and wondered, is this actually making me feel better? Welcome to the first episode of Feel Good Formula, the new wellness podcast hosted by Zara McDermott and expert nutritionist Dr. Emily Prpa. This week, Zara and Emily ask why looking after ourselves has started to feel so exhausting. They chat through social media misinformation, collagen confusion, sleep trackers, optimisation culture, and the pressure to turn every part of life into a wellness routine. Zara brings the trends, questions and honest confessions. Emily brings the science, nuance and reality check. Think of it as the ultimate honest group chat: here to block out the noise, challenge the quick fixes, and help you find a formula that genuinely works for your body. https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve tried the 12-step skincare routines, scrolled the TikTok "wellness" rabbit holes, and bought every supplement under the sun. Yet, while you're busy juggling a career, a packed social calendar, and the endless chaos of daily life, you’re still left wondering: is any of this actually working for me? Welcome to Feel Good Formula, a brand-new podcast hosted by Zara McDermott and expert nutritionist Dr Emily Prpa. Think of us as your weekly, honest girls' chat. Each episode, Zara and Emily sit down with special guests to nosey into the realistic wellbeing habits, rituals, and routines that genuinely help them protect their energy, manage busy lives, and feel good. From gut health and skincare to sleep hacks and confidence, we're cutting through the noise and exploring it all, separating the science from the marketing spin. Produced by the team behind High Performance, in partnership with Boots. Find your Feel Good Formula at boots.com/wellness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.