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"It lit a fire" - Dominique Ludwig on her nutritional therapy journey and new book No-Nonsense Nutrition
Mar 18, 2026
39m 39s
Dr Victoria Sampson exposes the mouth's hidden health truths
Feb 18, 2026
49m 50s
How bestselling author Emily Johnson reclaimed her health
Jan 21, 2026
31m 15s
Why immunity drives longevity with Dr Jenna Macciochi
Dec 17, 2025
1h 00m 39s
The power of medicinal mushrooms with Tom Baxter
Nov 19, 2025
36m 49s
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| 3/18/26 |  "It lit a fire" - Dominique Ludwig on her nutritional therapy journey and new book No-Nonsense Nutrition | Nutritional therapist Dominique Ludwig joins host Natalie Li to share the simple, no‑nonsense habits that have transformed the health of thousands of clients. She explains why ditching ultra‑processed foods, eating three proper meals a day and prioritising protein and fibre can rapidly boost energy, mood and satiety. Dominique reflects on 30 years in the field, how nutrition science has evolved, and why consistency — not perfection — is the real secret to feeling better. She also ... | 39m 39s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 |  Dr Victoria Sampson exposes the mouth's hidden health truths | Functional dentist Dr Victoria Sampson joins host Natalie Li to explore why the mouth is one of the most powerful – and overlooked – indicators of whole‑body health. From the oral microbiome to menopause, and even dental care for astronauts, Sampson breaks down how what happens in the mouth reflects what’s happening everywhere else. Discover why saliva is a diagnostic goldmineLearn how bleeding gums signal systemic inflammationSampson reveals why diet remains one of the biggest drivers ... | 49m 50s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 |  How bestselling author Emily Johnson reclaimed her health | We speak with Emily Johnson, a bestselling author, founder of Live Well with Arthritis, and creator of Arthritis Foodie, about growing up with autoimmune arthritis, the years of confusion before diagnosis, and how a science-informed anti-inflammatory lifestyle helped her find steadier ground alongside medication. Now studying a part-time BSc degree in Nutritional Therapy with the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, Emily is developing an in-depth, science-informed understanding of nutrition and... | 31m 15s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 |  Why immunity drives longevity with Dr Jenna Macciochi | In this episode we sit down with Dr Jenna Macciochi, leading immunologist and author of Immune to Age, to explore the powerful connection between immunity and aging. Macchiochi has spent 20 years studying the immune system. From infectious disease to autoimmunity, lifespan vs. healthspan, and the science of inflammageing, Jenna explains how your immune system is your lifelong health ally. We discuss watershed ages, lifestyle choices that matter most, and the concept of ‘soul span’: living wit... | 1h 00m 39s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  The power of medicinal mushrooms with Tom Baxter | In this episode of the Optimum Nutrition podcast, host Natalie Li speaks with Tom Baxter, farmer and founder of the Bristol Fungarium, which produces the UK's first organic certified medicinal mushrooms. Tom explores the journey of mushroom farming, the health benefits of various mushrooms like Reishi and Lion's Mane, and the science behind their medicinal properties. Tom shares insights into the challenges faced by the mushroom industry, the cultural significance of fungi, and the future tre... | 36m 49s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 |  What's really in your food? Dan Kittredge on nutrient density | In this episode, Dan Kittredge – founder of the Bionutrient Food Association and the Bionutrient Institute – takes us on a journey from his roots on an organic farm to leading a global movement for better food. He breaks down the concept of nutrient density, why soil health matters more than ever, and how citizen science is empowering everyday consumers to demand higher-quality food. Dan shares simple, actionable steps farmers can take to improve crop nutrition and outlines a bold... | 43m 21s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 |  “I was told it was like being chased by a tiger all day” – TV presenter Julia Bradbury on health hacks and happiness | We're back for season four! Julia Bradbury is a renowned British television presenter, journalist and environmental advocate, best known for her work on nature documentaries like Countryfile and Britain’s Best Walks. In this enlightening and inspiring conversation, she shares her health journey with Natalie Li, Communications Officer at ION. She discusses the importance of nutrition, stress management, and the healing power of nature. Her new book, Hack Yourself Healthy, explores ... | 1h 11m 56s | ||||||
| 4/23/25 |  Revolutionising kids' food with Hannah Dolan | Hannah Dolan is a dynamic food innovator with a passion for creating nutritious, trend-setting meals. As Head of Food at Nursery Kitchen, she’s revolutionising children's nutrition, ensuring young minds grow with wholesome, delicious food. Previously, at Potage, she streamlined operations and elevated product quality, driving higher customer satisfaction. Her six-year tenure at Pret A Manger saw her rise to Head of Global Food Innovation, where she spearheaded bestselling product launches, ex... | 53m 37s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 |  Transforming lives through nutrition with Kate Cook | In our latest episode we chat to Kate Cook, a trailblazer in health and nutrition, with over 20 years of expertise transforming lives and workplaces. As a nutrition and wellness expert, author and keynote speaker, Kate has worked with more than 7,000 clients, including corporate giants like JP Morgan and Pret a Manger, to create healthier, happier teams. Her journey began in her late twenties, leaving the art world to pursue nutritional therapy and founding The Nutrition Network to uni... | 51m 08s | ||||||
| 2/12/25 |  Fuel your run by eating smart with Janie Perry | Welcome to our latest episode where we dive into the world of marathon running and sports nutrition with nutritional therapist Janie Perry. From solicitor to a 20-time marathon runner, Janie transformed her career and life, now dedicating herself to offering holistic and sustainable solutions for weight management and sports nutrition. Janie shares her journey and her mission to help women achieve health, energy, and happiness through nutritional therapy and homeopathy. Topics we... | 41m 58s | ||||||
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| 1/22/25 |  Obesity and living your best life with Dr Natascha Van Zyl | In this latest episode we delve into the world of obesity with our guest, Dr Natascha (Tasch) Van Zyl, who has dedicated her career to helping individuals living with obesity achieve their best lives. According to Tasch, it’s not just about losing weight or fitting into a smaller frame, but about maximising health outcomes through sustainable lifestyle changes. With a focus on compassion, care, and acceptance, she explores how to support those with health conditions by working wi... | 50m 39s | ||||||
| 12/16/24 |  Autoimmunity and autoimmune conditions with VJ Hamilton | In the second episode of our third series ION graduate VJ Hamilton, aka The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, discusses her career shift from chartered accountant to nutritional therapy. She reflects on her journey of self-discovery and how she turned to nutrition after suffering with chronic fatigue and alopecia. VJ has lived symptom free for more than eight years. VJ Hamilton is a Registered Nutritionist (BANT) and an expert in autoimmune disease. VJ combines her knowledge from her medical... | 58m 26s | ||||||
| 11/20/24 |  Empowering your kids to eat healthier with Catherine Jeans | Catherine Jeans is an experienced nutritional therapist, and founder of The Family Nutrition Expert, based in Norwich. Jeans graduated from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and has since lectured for ION and runs her own private practice which has helped over 2,000 clients from around the world. Through her online nutrition courses, private coaching programmes, and live workshops her aim is to educate and inspire families to live a healthy, happy way, every day. Jeans holds professional ce... | 55m 10s | ||||||
| 9/4/23 |  Functional Eating and Beautiful Food with Catherine Sharman | Catherine Sharman is a nutritional therapist and founder of Après, formerly a hit London restaurant and now a healthy ready-meal company. In this episode, Catherine explains how she uses the principles of functional eating – a concept instilled in her while studying at ION – in her food, making little changes to food she loves in order to better support health. Joined by host Hatty Willmoth, a journalist and Communications Officer at ION, Catherine starts by explaining her long professional j... | 54m 00s | ||||||
| 8/21/23 |  Nutrition for Children with Dr Kirstie Lawton | Dr Kirstie Lawton is a nutritional therapy practitioner and ION lecturer who specialises in paediatric nutrition, i.e. nutrition for children. In this episode of the Optimum Nutrition podcast, Kirstie addresses common questions and misconceptions about how best to support a child’s health with nutrition, particularly focusing on how to help them develop a healthy relationship with food that will serve them for life. In conversation with host Hatty Willmoth, a journalist and communications off... | 48m 42s | ||||||
| 8/14/23 |  Learning to Love Your Menstrual Cycle with Giulietta Durante | Giulietta Durante is a menstrual cycle nutritionist, registered nutritional therapy practitioner, and podcaster who lives and breathes her specialist subject: the menstrual cycle. In this episode, Giulietta explores why she feels it’s so empowering to embrace every phase of the menstrual cycle, with all the challenges and opportunities each brings. Joined by host Hatty Willmoth, a journalist and communications officer at ION, she addresses the misconception that we should aim to feel the same... | 54m 10s | ||||||
| 8/7/23 |  Healthy Fats and the Omega Ratio with Layla Gordon | Layla Gordon is a nutritional therapy practitioner based in Poole, Dorset, who graduated from ION back in 2021. In this episode of the Optimum Nutrition podcast, Layla explains healthy fats in conversation with host Hatty Willmoth, a journalist and communications officer. Together they explore the different types of fats and how they interact with every cell in the body. Starting with the basics, this episode asks, is fat bad? Does eating more omega fats mean better health? How can vegans get... | 42m 34s | ||||||
| 7/17/23 |  Exploring Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Amy Pamment | Amy Pamment is a nutritional therapy practitioner and ION lecturer who specialises in chronic fatigue syndrome, children’s health and neurodiversity. In this episode of the recently relaunched Optimum Nutrition podcast, Amy discusses her own experience with chronic fatigue syndrome, and the steps she took to get well, as well as CFS more generally. Hosted by journalist and communications officer Hatty Willmoth, this episode tries to get to the bottom of what CFS actually is; a condition with ... | 44m 16s | ||||||
| 7/10/23 |  Understanding Carbohydrates with Sam Feltham | Sam Feltham is the founder and director of the Public Health Collaboration (PHC), a charity dedicated to improving public health and saving the NHS money through better lifestyle information. The PHC largely focuses on tackling the UK’s diabetes crisis by promoting ‘real food, low carb’ lifestyles. In this episode of the recently relaunched Optimum Nutrition podcast, Sam Feltham discusses carbohydrates with journalist Hatty Willmoth, exploring the link between carbs, blood sugars, and health.... | 44m 38s | ||||||
| 7/3/23 |  Nutrition for Fertility with Katie Shore | Katie Shore is a nutritional therapy practitioner and ION lecturer who specialises in fertility, pregnancy, and women’s reproductive health. In this episode of the recently relaunched Optimum Nutrition podcast, Katie focuses on fertility. She busts myths and addresses misconceptions about why it might be more difficult for some people to get pregnant, joined by host Hatty Willmoth, a journalist and communications officer at ION. Is it true that a woman’s fertility drops off a cliff when she t... | 54m 43s | ||||||
| 6/26/23 |  Optimise Your Lunches with the Lunchbox Doctor, Jenny Tschiesche | Jenny Tschiesche is perhaps best known for her bestselling air-fryer cookbooks, but before that she was known primarily as a lunch guru - which is why she's called the Lunchbox Doctor. In the first episode of a brand new series of the Optimum Nutrition podcast, journalist Hatty Willmoth talks to Jenny about lunches. Do we undervalue lunch in Britain? Should we learn to give the midday meal a little more thought - and even think outside the box? What makes a great lunch nutritionally? And how ... | 38m 29s | ||||||
| 11/18/21 |  The Importance of Nutrition and Diet in ADHD with Dr Alex Richardson | Dr Alex Richardson discusses the role of nutrition and diet in ADHD; from conception through to adulthood. As well as unpacking what we mean by the label ‘ADHD’, she explains why the condition often overlaps with other neurological conditions. She also discusses her research into omega-3 fats and brain development, as well as other nutrients that may help to manage symptoms of ADHD, and foods that should be avoided. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us on social media @ion_nutrition, ... | 56m 48s | ||||||
| 10/1/21 |  An Integrative Approach to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & ME with Kirsty Cullen | Registered nutritional therapist Kirsty Cullen discusses the personal connection that inspired her to specialise in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/ME. She discusses research that may have led to some of the stigma around CFS, as well as potential triggers of the condition, and the similarities and differences between CFS and long Covid. She also talks about The Optimum Health Clinic’s integrative approach to managing CFS, and evidence surrounding current medical recommendations such as Graded... | 45m 23s | ||||||
| 9/16/21 |  Supporting A Happy Menopause with Jackie Lynch | Registered nutritional therapist and author Jackie Lynch joins The Optimum Nutrition Podcast to dispel the stigma surrounding menopause, and discusses how nutrition and lifestyle can help to manage symptoms. She explains how a women’s hormones begin to change when she enters midlife, and why this can lead to specific symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings and joint pain. Jackie also provides lots of practical tips for specific foods and nutrients that can target symptoms, and explai... | 47m 36s | ||||||
| 9/3/21 |  Understanding and Embracing Your Menstrual Cycle with Le’Nise Brothers | Registered nutritionist and women’s health specialist Le’Nise Brothers joins The Optimum Nutrition Podcast to dispel some of the common myths around periods, including whether people should experience pain and cramping, and exactly what a 'normal' period looks like. She also discusses the four stages of the menstrual cycle, and how nutrition and lifestyle can be used to harness the benefits of each stage and enjoy a happier period. Le'Nise Brothers is the founder of Eat Love Move. Views exp... | 47m 51s | ||||||
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