Episode 124: Hair Loss Isn't Just About Hair with Kate Holohan

Hair loss can feel like it comes out of nowhere, but the truth is usually more unsettling and more empowering: your body is trying to tell you something. We sit down with Kate Holohan, a certified trichologist and the voice behind Hair Therapy UK, to untangle what’s really going on when your ponytail feels thinner, your scalp shows through, or the shower drain suddenly looks alarming.

We talk about the part nobody warns you about: the emotional weight. Hair is tied to identity, confidence, and how you show up at work, on dates, and in photos. Kate explains why so many women get dismissed with “it’s just stress”, why hair loss is not “vain”, and how hairdressers often spot early changes before you do. We also break down the hair growth cycle, telogen effluvium, and why you may be reacting to something that happened 8 to 12 weeks ago, plus why real improvement takes consistent effort over months rather than days.

Then we get practical and myth-busty: iron and ferritin, thyroid and Hashimoto’s, menopause and perimenopause shifts, cortisol and inflammation, nutrient absorption issues, and the rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications, where under-nutrition can show up fast in your hair. Kate also clears up confusion around DHT, pattern hair loss, and why “just use minoxidil” is not a universal answer. You’ll leave with safer ways to find help, including the Institute of Trichologists clinic finder, and a clearer idea of what questions to ask before spending money on products or treatments.

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Episode 123: Always hungry, even when you swear you’ve eaten “properly”? That nagging appetite can feel like your body is working against you, but it’s often doing the opposite: sending signals that something is missing. We get honest about how easy it is to fall into the constant-snacking loop, especially when life is busy, stress is high, and the cupboard is calling during boring admin.

We break down the most common causes of constant hunger through a practical wellbeing lens: metabolism types, blood sugar dips, and what happens when you do a lot but don’t fuel to match the demand. We talk about why ultra-processed foods keep you coming back for more, why protein makes such a difference to satiety, and how a simple food diary can reveal the gaps fast. You’ll also hear why “hunger” can actually be thirst, why eating too quickly backfires, and how the 20-minute satiety delay catches so many of us out.

Then we widen the lens: sleep debt and sugar cravings, alcohol and the next-day ravenous feeling, perimenopause appetite shifts, stress and cortisol, medication side effects, and even gut microbiome imbalances like Candida that can drive intense sugar cravings. We finish with realistic first steps for better appetite control and steadier energy, including aiming for 20 to 30 grams of protein at breakfast and building meals that support blood sugar balance.

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Episode 122: ChatGPT Is Your Worst Flatmate For Health Advice

AI can sound calm, clever, and certain, even when it’s guessing. That’s fine when you’re drafting an email, but it gets complicated fast when people start using ChatGPT and other tools to interpret symptoms, gut health results, and lab reports without support.

We’re joined again by Josh Netherwood from Your Gut Map to unpack what’s really happening behind the screen. We trace how AI evolved from early ideas about machine intelligence to today’s deep learning models, then bring it back to the real world: inconsistent answers, “personalisation” that drags in the wrong context, and advice that often jumps straight to worst case scenarios. If you’ve ever asked a health question twice and received two different paths, we explain why that happens and why it can lead to confusion and fear.

From H. pylori scare stories to the unintended consequences of self led treatment, we talk about how AI can push people towards a scattergun approach: overusing antibiotics, relying on untargeted probiotics, or trying extreme interventions without understanding the full picture. We also dig into the big issues most people miss: governance, accountability, and source quality. If an AI tool pulls from a mix of social posts, articles, and outdated research, how do you know what to trust?

We finish with practical, listener friendly prompts to ask “one more question”, request peer reviewed evidence, and get more up to date, scientifically led guidance. If you care about safe AI in healthcare, gut health, functional medicine, and personalised wellness, this is your roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review: what’s the most worrying piece of AI health advice you’ve seen?

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