In this episode of Well Enough, we’re joined by the man who effectively pioneered the British gut-health revolution: Professor Tim Spector. As a leading genetic epidemiologist and the force behind ZOE, Spector has spent decades deconstructing why health outcomes are not all about genetics - it turns out our microbes are the ones calling the shots.

Tim explains why a sanitized modern life is making us miserable and how the simple act of fermentation can act as a "vaccine" for the immune system. We’re talking about the "Four Ks" - Kefir, Kombucha, Kimchi, and Kraut - and why your expensive probiotic supplement might be a waste of money compared to a wedge of raw-milk cheese.

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00:00 Introduction: Meeting Professor Tim Specter

00:27 What is Fermentation? A Simple Definition

01:21 Science Behind the Health Benefits of Ferments

01:58 How Microbes Stimulate Your Immune System

02:37 The Zoe Study: Why 3 Portions a Day Matters

03:45 Real Results: Mood, Energy, and Hunger Improvements

04:53 From Genetics to the Microbiome Revolution

06:03 Why Identical Twins Have Different Gut Microbes

06:48 How Modern Life Is Killing Our Good Bacteria

07:31 The Hidden Cost of Overusing Antibiotics

08:36 The "Four Ks" of Fermented Foods

09:24 Beware of "Wellness Washing" in Supermarkets

10:18 Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?

11:15 Pickled vs. Fermented: How to Tell the Difference

12:47 Postbiotics: The Benefit of "Dead" Microbes

13:49 How to Choose a High-Quality Kefir

16:38 Foods to Avoid: Artificial Sweeteners & Fake Fruits

17:47 Why You Should Introduce Ferments Slowly

19:10 Supplements vs. Whole Foods: Which is Better?

20:41 Best Cheeses for Gut Health (Unpasteurized & Raw)

23:13 Choosing the Right Kombucha: Sugar & Stevia

26:38 Tim Specter’s Daily Gut Health Routine

30:16 Alcohol and the Gut: Red Wine vs. Spirits

32:13 Budget Tips: Fermenting Scraps at Home

34:58 Explaining the Gut-Brain Axis

41:53 The #1 Tip: Diversity of 30 Plants a Week

More from Tim:

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Buy Tim’s new book ‘Ferment’

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Society loves to tell women that life peaks in their twenties. The story is that beauty and desirability have an expiration date. But for many, midlife isn’t an ending, it’s a turning point.

This week on Well Enough, Emilie sits down with award-winning beauty journalist and brand founder, Ateh Jewel. After decades in an industry that often told her she didn’t fit the mold, Ateh is now reclaiming her narrative and sense of self with unapologetic joy. She challenges the cultural scripts that define women by their age or relationship status and explains why her 40s have been her most powerful decade yet.

Ateh opens up about the moment that led to her divorce after a 26-year relationship and how she navigated the "feral" reality of modern dating as a midlife woman. You’ll also hear Ateh describe her experience as a black woman in the beauty industry, battling outdated and oftentimes ignorant views from those with financial power.

Ateh also shares the shame she experienced surrounding Type 2 diabetes, her candid experience with Ozempic, and why reclaiming her health through weightlifting was an act of radical self-love.

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Timecodes

00:00 Life After 40: Why Your Best Years Are Ahead

02:49 Childfree or Not: Defining Your Worth as a Woman

05:00 Surviving the Beauty Industry as a Black Woman

07:44 Why Beauty is Political

12:14 Overcoming Racism in Venture Capital

15:48 Diversity in the Beauty Industry

17:53 The Truth About Divorce After 26 Years

20:39 Finding Your Support System Post-Breakup

22:58 Reframing Divorce: Why It’s Not a Failure

25:50 Weight Loss Journey: Ozempic & Lifting Weights

28:28 Using Dating Apps in your 40s

31:40 Fetishization & Safety in Dating

34:05 Parenting Gen Z Girls in the Social Media Age

38:18 ‘Burn It Down’: How to Start Your Life Over

40:05 Strategic Advice for Navigating Divorce

43:00 Healing Trauma Through Pets & Routine

51:30 The Shame of Type 2 Diabetes & Sugar Addiction

More from Ateh:

Find Ateh Jewel on Instagram here

Listen to Ateh’s podcast on divorce ‘The Big D’ here

Ateh’s beauty brand is here

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Sexual wellness is often reduced to physical sensation - but what if it could be the key to mental clarity, relationship harmony and professional success?

Today, Emilie sits down with Dr. Tara to explore the three dimensions of sexual health that most people ignore.

We dig into the root causes of the low self-esteem epidemic among women and challenge the restrictive cultural scripts we inherited from previous generations.

Dr. Tara explains the tangible ROI of an orgasm and why "sex positivity" is about more than just being open-minded. We also navigate the dark side of digital intimacy, from the dehumanization of AI sex bots to the misogyny lurking in your DMs. This is a candid look at how reclaiming your sexuality can fundamentally change how you show up in the world.

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Timecodes

00:00 The 3 Dimensions of Sexual Wellness

01:48 Relationship Advice: Frequency & Communication

03:22 Defining Sex Positivity vs. Sex Negativity

05:13 Why Pleasure Is Medicine for Physical & Mental Health

07:29 Why Doctors Don't Talk About Sex

09:03 Overcoming Cultural Scripts & Sexual Repression

10:18 How We Teach Children Sexual Shame

12:42 The ROI of Orgasms: Career & Confidence

14:37 Building Sexual Self-Esteem & Intimacy

16:43 The Historical Roots of Low Self-Esteem in Women

18:32 Debunking "High Value" Woman Narratives

20:12 Morning Masturbation & The Hormonal Cocktail

22:48 Body Autonomy: Clothing & Self-Worth

24:53 The Reality of the "Trad Wife" Trend

26:33 Dealing with Unwanted DMs & Fetishization

28:27 The Madonna-Whore Complex Explained

30:38 Double Standards in Casual Sex & Dating

31:58 Best Sex Education Books & Resources

33:57 Clapping Back at Judgmental Comments

35:48 Idiosyncratic Masturbation & Vibrator Dependency

38:17 Sex Toy Recommendations: Discreet & Sustainable Options

39:52 The Dark Side of AI Sex Robots

42:13 Sex Therapist vs. Sex Coach: What's the Difference?

46:12 How to Practice Sexual Meditation

48:21 The Power of Sex Journaling & Affirmations

More from Dr Tara:

• Luvbites on Instagram
• Her new book ‘How Do You Like It?: A Guide for Getting What You Want (in Bed)’

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