What the Health
Get ready to crush your health goals with What the Health?! This show keeps it real when it comes to all things beauty, health, fitness, and wellness. We're diving intoeverything from the latest diet crazes to workout trends and the truth behind those fitness influencers. Each week, Gabby brings on celebrity experts to spill the tea on what actually works—and what’s just hype. Whether you’re looking for advice, motivation, or just a straight-up reality check on your health journey, What the Health?! has got you covered. Let’s get fit, have fun, and keep it 100% authentic!
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Episodes
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Episode 41- Mario Kaspers, Rob Lipsett & Miranda Christophers
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Mario Kaspers, CEO of E-Pulsive, to discuss EMS training and whether it can replace strength training. Rob Lipsett, youtuber and Head Coach at GAMEPLAN Training, spoke about his fitness journey and whether he would recommend doing a bodybuilding competition. Also on the show was Miranda Christophers, sex and relationship therapist who gave her advice for having a healthy sex life.
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Episode 40- Emily Killick, Joelle Fontaine & Jamie Keeble
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Emily Killick, founder of Embody Training and three-time Gold Commonwealth Powerlifter, who discussed training to be a powerlifter and why fitness trends you should avoid. Joelle Fontaine, founder of At Your Beat studio, discussed his work as a dancer and how to feel more confident in yourself. Also on the show was Jamie Keeble, founder of HECK sausages who spoke about his new campaign with CAHONAS to encourage men to prioritise health checks.
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Episode 39- Dr Teki Sowdani, Paige Crossley & Kate Rowe-Ham
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Dr Teki Sowdani, cosmetic dentist and founder of Teeth by Teki who discussed composite bonding and advice for looking after your teeth. Paige Crossley, online coach and nutritionist, spoke about training to become an online coach and how to align your training with your menstrual cycle. Also on the show was Kate Rowe-Ham, menopause coach and founder of Owning your Menopause who discussed the importance of fitness when going through menopause.
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Episode 38- Michael Sawh, Faye Edwards & Kwasi Ritchie-Roux
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Chatting with Gabby Allen this week was Michael Sawh, fitness journalist, who spoke about fitness trackers and which ones are worth the price tag. International fitness presenter Faye Edwards discussed working with Davina McCall and her main fitness motivation. Also on the show was Kwasi Ritchie-Roux, a sound bath healer, who discussed how sound baths work and the benefits they can have on the nervous system.
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Episode 37- Naveen Cavale, Charlotte Henshaw MBE & Adele Johnston
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Naveen Cavale, plastic and cosmetic surgeon at Real Plastic Surgery, who spoke about the baby botox trend and whether preventative botox is helpful or damaging. Charlotte Henshaw MBE, three-time Paralympic champion, discussed winning two golds in Paris and her advice for anyone wanting to get into sport. Also on the show was Adele Johnston, menopause coach who spoke about her own experience with menopause and why women's health issues are usually overlooked.
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Episode 36- Rob Hobson, Anton Danyluk & Jamie Wykes-Hobday
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen and guest co-host Lawrence Price this week was Rob Hobson, award-winning nutritionist who discussed meal replacement shakes and whether they are worth including in your diet. Anton Danyluk, former Love Island contestant and personal trainer, discussed appearing on All Stars and his new fitness app for children. Also on the show was Jamie Wykes-Hobday, founder of FITFCK, to discuss his app and why people are using fitness to find love.
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Episode 35- Tommy Lewis, Tommy Hatto and Professor Sarah Berry
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Chatting to Gabby this week was Tommy Lewis, running coach, who discussed zone two training and whether it's worth incorporating in your workouts. Award-winning wellbeing coach Tommy Hatto discussed living in LA, imposter syndrome and top tips for dealing with social media. Also on the show was Professor Sarah Berry, Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE discussed the importance of meal timing and eating slowly.
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Episode 34- Dr Aileen Alexander, Ruari Fairbairns, Dr Claire Plumbly
Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Chatting to Claira Hermet this week was Dr Aileen Alexander, GP and sustainable weight loss expert who spoke about fad diets in light of new research which found that over half of UK adults have tried a fad diet with limited success. Ruari Fairbairns, co-founder and CEO of One Year, No Beer spoke about his organisation and how to be more mindful of your drinking. Also on the show was Dr Claire Plumbly, author of Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You who discussed the difference between burn out and stress and top tips for avoiding burn out.
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Episode 33- Dr Zanaib Laftah, Adam Richardson, Chloe McNiven
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Chatting to Gabby this week was Dr Zainab Laftah, consultant dermatologist at HCA The Shard to discuss the viral 'morning shed' trend and whether it's helpful or hindering for your skin. Fitness coach and author Adam Richardson spoke about his new book 'How to Build a Body that Lasts' and why mobility exercises are so important for futureproofing your body. Also on the show was Chloe McNiven, founder of The Soul Hub who discussed cold water therapy and why it's beneficial to take the cold plunge.
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Episode 32- Alexa Mullane, Ben Wintour & Masha Remskar
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Chatting to Claira Hermet this week was Alexa Mullane, nutritional therapy health coach who discussed green juices and whether they are worth the hype. Ben Wintour, founder of Steel Warriors, discussed his charity and the importance of providing exercise to disadvantaged children. Also on the show was Masha Remskar, Behavioural scientist & doctoral researcher, who spoke about her new research which founded that 10 mins of mindfulness a day was enough to reap the rewards.
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Episode 31- Luke Hanna, Christian Mercer-Hall and Claire Mills
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Luke Hanna, online coach and nutritionist who discussed the viral vitamin D supplement and what supplements he would recommend. Christian Mercer-Hall, founder and CEO of Positive Plus One discussed setting up the app and debunked some of the biggest myths around HIV. Also on the show was Claire Mills, founder of Core LDN who discussed the boom in popularity of reformer pilates and top tips for getting started.
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Episode 30- Dr Rachel Thomas, Bryony Page & Varun Bhanot
Friday, 6 September 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Dr Rachel Thomas, medical doctor who specialises in mental health and longevity who spoke about her top tips for avoiding burnout. Bryony Page, Olympic champion, discussed what it was like to win gold at the Paris Olympics and how she deals with the pressure of being a professional athlete. Also on the show was Varun Bhanot, CEO of Magic AI who discussed how AI can be incorporated into the fitness industry.
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Episode 29- Dr Shirin Lakhani
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Dr Shirin Lakhani, aesthetics doctor, and intimate health expert who spoke about the biggest myths surrounding women's health and top tips for strengthening your pelvic floor. Gabby also answered some of your questions including her top tips for gym burnout.
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Episode 28- Gabriela Peacock, Alex Beattie & Leslie Kenny
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Gabriela Peacock, nutraceutical expert, celebrity nutritionist, and Founder of GP Nutrition to discuss how to live longer through diet. Online personal trainer and former Love Island contestant Alex Beattie spoke about his fitness journey and why he felt naive going onto the show when it came to online criticism. Also on the show was Leslie Kenny, longevity expert and founder of Oxford Healthspan who spoke about her work and why lovemaking is the key to a long life
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Episode 27- Dr Dev Patel, Austyn Farrell & Rhian Stephenson
Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Dr Dev Patel, founder of CellDerma to debunk some skincare myths and why retinol is the key to good skin. Professional dancer Austyn Farrell spoke about his social media and why he is so honest about his mental health struggles. Also on the show was Rhian Stephenson, nutritionist and founder of ARTAH, who spoke about protecting your fertility and looking after your menstrual cycle.
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Episode 26- Heather Darwall-Smith, Paula Radcliffe & Dr Faye Begeti
Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Heather Darwall-Smith, a psychotherapist with expertise in sleep to discuss the viral trend of mouth taping. Former marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe spoke about retirement, the Olympics, and why Keeley Hodgkinson deserved the gold. Also on the show was neuroscientist Dr Faye Begeti who revealed why we are all obsessed with our phones and her top tips for setting boundaries with your phone.
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Episode 25 - Bobbie Butters, Becky Briggs & Lauren White
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Bobbie Butters, lecturer in sport and exercise science who debunked some myths about menstrual cycles and period tracking. Professional runner Becky Briggs discussed getting into marathon running and her struggles with eating disorders and body image. Also on the show was life coach and motivational speaker Lauren White, who spoke about her decision to go sober at 18 years old.
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Episode 24- Kate Holden, Annabell Fuller & Dr Emily Leeming
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Chatting to Gabby Allen this week was Kate Holden, consultant trichologist to debunk some myths about haircare. Professional golfer Annabell Fuller discussed turning pro and trying to encourage more women to take up the sport. Also on the show was Dr Emily Leeming, dietitian and author who spoke about her new book 'A Genius Gut' and why she thinks we are overcomplicating gut health.
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Episode 23- Dr Zainab Laftah, Marnie Swindells & Jess Evans
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
Chatting to guest host Claira Hermet this week was Dr Zainab Laftah, consultant dermatologist to debunk some myths about sun safety. The Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells discussed her love for boxing, setting up Bronx and whether she thinks Lord Sugar would make a good boxer. Also on the show was Jess Evans, founder of Bored of Dating Apps who spoke about why dating app fatigue is real and the future of dating.
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Episode 22- Best of What the Health?!
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
While Gabby is away, we've compiled our favourite interviews from the show so far! Featuring interviews with Adam Maxted, professional wrestler and former Love Island star, Stef Williams, founder of WeGlow and Charlotte Black, founder of SelfLove London.
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Episode 21- Lauren Madden, Lucy Reeves & Emma Mumford
Tuesday, 2 July 2024
Chatting to guest host Sam Saadet this week was Lauren Madden, online coach who specialises in pre and post-natal fitness to debunk some myths around exercising while pregnant. Content creator Lucy Reeves opened up about her experience as a bodybuilder, how it affected her relationship with her body and dealing with the pressures of social media. Also on the show was Emma Mumford, manifestation expert who gave her top tips on manifesting your goals.
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Episode 20 - Maryam Zamani, Rachel Woolford & Tig
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Chatting to Gabby this week was Dr Maryam Zamani, an oculoplastic surgeon, and facial aesthetics doctor who spoke about LED masks and whether they are worth the price tag. Rachel Woolford, winner of The Apprentice and owner of North Studio, opened up about the backlash she received after winning the show and her relationship with Lord Sugar. Also on the show was Tig, founder and owner of StrongHer, a female only gym in London who spoke about the concept and whether the fitness industry is more accepting of women.
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Episode 19- Dr Sula Windgassen, Stef Williams & Dr Federica Amati
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Chatting to Gabby this week was Dr Sula Windgassen, health psychologist, who explained whether it was possible to regulate your nervous system. Stef Williams, founder of WeGlow, dropped by to discuss her social media platform and whether she thinks fitness influencers should be more 'real' with their content. Also on the show was Dr Federica Amatic, head nutritionist at Zoe to discuss how the programme works and the importance of a personalised nutritional plan.
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Episode 18- James Wilson, Adam Maxted & Becky Excell
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Chatting to Gabby this week was James Wilson aka The Sleep Geek who offered his advice for getting a good night's sleep. Professional wrestler and former Love Island contestant Adam Maxted spoke about his wrestling career and the parallel between Strictly and wrestling. Also on the show was Becky Excell, a gluten-free food content creator who discussed her new book 'Gluten Free Air Fryer' and whether gluten intolerances are taken seriously enough.
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Episode 17- Dr Krystyna, Calum Harris & Charlotte Black
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Chatting to Gabby this week was Dr Krystyna, a cosmetic dentist who debunked some dental myths including the viral trend of oil pulling. Vegan cook Calum Harris spoke about being vegan and which three famous people he would like at a dinner party. Also on the show was Charlotte Black, founder of Self Love London who spoke about her work as a self-love coach and what advice she would give her younger self.
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Episode 16- Clarissa Lenherr, Sam McCarthy & Susanna Daniels
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Chatting to Gabby this week was Clarissa Lenherr, IBS nutritionist who debunked some gut health myths including which superfood is not worth the hype. Content creator Sam McCarthy discussed his social media, body image and whether he would ever use steroids. Also on the show was Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus who discussed a new survey which found that 42 per cent of 18- to 25-year-olds reported using a sunbed at least once.
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Episode 15- Dr Johanna Ward, Mary McCarthy & Johann Hari
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Chatting to guest host Harriet Harper this week was cosmetic doctor Dr Johanna Ward of The Cosmetic Skin Clinic who spoke about polynucleotides aka salmon sperm DNA and whether it was worth the hype. Content creator Mary McCarthy discussed her running journey and fitness goals for the next year. Also on the show was journalist Johann Hari who spoke about his new book 'Magic Pill' which is all about Ozempic and whether he would recommend it.
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Episode 14- Matt Jeffreys, Nick Steiert & Dr Aisling Daly
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Chatting to guest host Jason Frost this week was Matt Jeffreys online coach who debunked some fitness trends including the viral 75 Hard Challenge. Nick Steiert, CEO of Wellnergy spoke about the festival and whether he thinks wellness culture is on the rise. Also on the show was Dr Aisling Daly, lecturer of nutrition at Oxford Brookes University who spoke about the 'shroom boom' and whether mushroom coffee was worth it.
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Episode 13- Dr Sophie Newton, Travis Owles & Nicole Vignola
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Chatting to Gabby this week was GP Dr Sophie Newton who debunked some health myths including whether you should drink saltwater. HYROX athlete Travis Owles discussed why the sport is so popular and his world record of competing in 12 races in 24 hours. Also on the show was neuroscientist Nicole Vignola who spoke about her book 'Rewire' and her tips for dealing with stress.
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Episode 12- Angela Hartley, Savannah Sachdev & Chris Barker
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Chatting to Gabby this week was cardiac nurse Angela Hartley who discussed the dry-scooping social media trend. Savannah Sachdev spoke about her 1000+ day running streak and how she convinced her mum to run a half marathon. Also on the show was personal trainer Chris Barker who discussed his new book 'Simply confusing or confusingly simple' and why carb loading is a bad idea for women.
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