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  • Wellness, Questioned Season Three Trailer
    May 7 2024

    The podcast previously known as Selfie Development is back with the classic wellness rebrand, minus the scandal!

    The wellness industry is as weird and wild as ever, with more of us looking to alternative ways to stay healthy and improve our wellness. But while wellness tells us to drink the green juice, shouldn't we be questioning what's actually in it?

    Welcome to Wellness Question, a podcast looking at how to navigate the wellness industry well, hosted by Katie Gordon and Annabel Lee. In each episode, they cover a different aspect of wellness and self-improvement, looking at ethics, scandals, and red flags.

    Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.

    Follow us on Instagram @wellnessquestioned


    Meet the hosts:

    Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.

    Katie's work focuses on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.

    Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective.

    Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.

    Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, well-being and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.

    See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

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    1 min
  • Acupuncture and Community Care
    Jul 18 2023

    Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating chronic pain, migraines, depression, anxiety and insomnia among many other uses, but how does it work?

    In the final episode of season two, Katie and Annabel discuss the topic of acupuncture with guest Joe Jennings, an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner who runs Holistic Health Oxford and the Community Acupuncture Team, which aims to make acupuncture accessible to everyone.

    (0:31) Introduction
    (2:26) Joe joins the conversation
    (4:06) How does acupuncture work?
    (7:31) Supporting evidence
    (12:43) Integrating acupuncture into the NHS
    (13:40) The importance of community clinics
    (21:06) What is chi?
    (23:59) Moving away from the self
    (27:50) Closing discussion
    (33:09) End of the season


    About the guest:
    Joe Jennings has been practising acupuncture and Chinese medicine for over a decade and takes pride in being able to make his work as accessible as possible.

    He runs Holistic Health Oxford and the community acupuncture team. His clinic is the first carbon-negative clinic and he takes interns and he also sits on the board of the Association of Community and Multi-Bed Acupuncture Clinics.


    Learn more about Holistic Health Oxford

    The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?


    People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?

    Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?

    Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.

    Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpod


    Meet the hosts:

    Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.

    Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.

    Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.

    Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.

    Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.

    See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.



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    35 min
  • Parental Rage
    Jul 11 2023

    Parental rage is something that every parent experiences at one point or another. Despite this, the topic is rarely discussed openly due to the societal and personal expectations around parenting.

    In this week's episode, Katie and Annabel are joined by Dr. Katy Hill, a clinical psychologist with a specialisation in parental stress and burnout, to explain the concept of parental burnout and rage, the societal pressures on parents, the importance of self-care and self-compassion, and strategies for managing stress and anger as a parent.

    (0:31) Introduction
    (11:09) Katy joins the conversation
    (12:34) Parental burnout
    (18:26) Parental rage
    (28:20) How and when to seek help
    (31:36) Regulating rage
    (41:14) Closing discussion

    This episode discusses sensitive issues around parental rage and burnout. If you have any concerns about your safety or the safety of others, you can always contact NHS111 or the Samaritans on 116 123 who are able to provide assistance for those in need.

    Alternatively, Family Lives is a charity operating email, live chat and phone support lines for parents who are struggling. Find out more here.

    About the guest:
    Dr. Katy Hill is a clinical psychologist with 20 years experience of working across a variety of different NHS and university psychology departments.

    Since having her three children, Katy has chosen to work in private practice focusing on her specialist interest of parental stress and burnout. Katy supports parents to reduce their stress levels, manage difficult emotions, and improve relationships with their children and themselves. You can find her at drkatyhill.com or the Parental Stress Psychologist on Instagram.


    Learn more about Katy
    Follow Katy on Instagram

    The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?


    People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?

    Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?

    Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.

    Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpod


    Meet the hosts:

    Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.

    Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.

    Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.

    Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.

    Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.

    See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.


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    49 min
  • Procrastination and Productivity
    Jul 4 2023

    With productivity culture and optimisation seemingly permeating every aspect of our lives, does it actually help us do more, or are we more inclined to keep scrolling on our feeds? Moreover, how does productivity culture affect our approach to wellness, and can we find a balance?

    This week Annabel and Katie explore the world of productivity and wellness with guest Catri Barrett, a coach specialising in productivity and procrastination.


    (0:31) Introduction
    (5:32) Catri joins the conversation
    (10:35) Productivity and Wellness
    (20:35) Positive procrastination
    (23:56) Productivity "hacks"
    (33:34) Finding a balance
    (38:05) Procrastination and neurodivergence
    (43:45) Closing discussion

    About the guest:
    Catri Barrett is a coach who specialises in productivity and procrastination. She's a certified holistic life coach, ADHD, and mental health advocate, speaker, facilitator, and founder of the Curiosity Club and works with overthinkers and overdoers to help them become the most successful versions of themselves.

    Learn more about The Curiosity Club
    Follow Catri on Instagram

    The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?


    People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?

    Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?

    Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.

    Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpod


    Meet the hosts:

    Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.

    Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.

    Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.

    Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.

    Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.

    See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.



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    47 min
  • What actually is gut health?
    Jun 27 2023

    This week Annabel and Katie are exploring what actually is gut health? With talk of probiotics, prebiotics, the microbiome and even faecal transplants cropping up online, what does it all mean? And is it just an excuse to sell us more?

    Joined by Rosie Hogg, a specialist gastroenterology dietitian, Annabel and Katie dive into gut health and the microbiome, to uncover how it affects our immune system, and both mental and physical health.

    (0:31) Introduction
    (5:06) Rosie joins the discussion
    (5:59) The microbiome
    (8:57) Antibiotics and Probiotics
    (14:25) Gut health and the immune system
    (22:49) Supplement advice
    (29:26) What is a prebiotic?
    (38:01) Closing discussion


    About the guest:
    Rosie is a specialist gastroenterology dietitian, with 7 years' experience both with NHS and private practices. She specialises in helping clients with dietary and lifestyle advice for gut health, coeliac disease, IBS, FODMAP dietary advice, ‘functional’ symptoms such as bloating, wind, reflux, loose stools and constipation.

    Learn more about Oxford Gastro Dietitians
    Follow Oxford Gastro Dietitians on Instagram


    Resources discussed in the episode:
    The US Probiotic Guide
    The British Dietetic Association Food Facts Sheet

    The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?


    People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?

    Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?

    Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.

    Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpod


    Meet the hosts:

    Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.

    Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.

    Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.

    Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.

    Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.

    See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.



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    46 min
  • Exercise VS Movement
    Jun 20 2023

    This week Annabel and Katie are unpacking the difference between movement and exercise, why movement is often discussed less and if too much exercise can be a problem.


    They are joined by Wendy Welpton, founder of Reclaim Movement, to discuss the benefits of natural movement, the effects of modern sedentary lifestyles on our bodies and the importance of being a generalist when it comes to movement.

    (0:39) Exercise and movement
    (2:30) Wendy joins the conversation
    (7:27) Gym-content online
    (9:30) How we view movement
    (25:49) Coaching movement
    (32:48) Closing discussion


    About the guest:
    Wendy Welpton is the founder of Reclaim Movement. She coaches natural movement to individuals and small groups, in person and online, offering sessions aimed at improving mobility and strength by helping clients find the gaps in their current movement patterns and giving them ways to help fill those gaps.

    Learn more about Reclaim Movement
    Follow Reclaim Movement on Instagram
    Watch Reclaim Movement on Youtube

    The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?


    People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?

    Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?

    Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.

    Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpod


    Meet the hosts:

    Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.

    Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.

    Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.

    Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.

    Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.

    See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.



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    44 min
  • Should We All Be Sober Curious?
    Jun 13 2023

    This week Katie and Annabel are joined by guest Yasmin Spark, the founder of Align Events, a UK-based mobile bar service that specialises in non-alcoholic options to discuss the rise of the sober curious movement and the societal pressures surrounding drinking culture.

    (0:31) Sober curiosity
    (8:33) Yasmin joins the conversation
    (15:43) The evolution of drinking culture
    (20:21) Drinking and mental health
    (25:40) Sober representation
    (29:55) Yasmin's recommendations
    (36:33) Closing discussion


    About the guest:
    Yasmin Spark is the founder of Align Events, the UK's first fully non-alcoholic, vegan mobile cocktail bar and drinks catering provider. Align Events offers a range of options to suit all budgets, runs inclusive cocktail masterclasses throughout Oxford and the South East and works with local suppliers to create a sustainable circular economy that benefits all.

    Learn more about Align Events
    Follow Align Events on Instagram

    The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?


    People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?

    Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?

    Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.

    Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpod


    Meet the hosts:

    Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.

    Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.

    Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.

    Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.

    Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.

    See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.



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    44 min
  • Can Psychedelics Make Us Well?
    Jun 6 2023

    This week Katie and Annabel are joined by Dr Valerie Bonelle, Chief Scientific Officer at The Beckley Foundation, to discuss their research and clinical trials into psychoactive drug use to explore how such substances act upon the human brain to explore new avenues for treatment and well-being

    (0:32) Introduction
    (9:43) Valerie joins the conversation
    (11:46) Microdosing
    (17:42) Potential shortcomings
    (19:16) The therapeutic benefits of psilocybin
    (24:24) Ensuring safe use
    (26:44) Closing discussion


    About the guest:
    Dr Valerie Bonelle joined the Beckley Foundation in 2017 to contribute actively towards the scientific investigation into the effects of psychoactive substances on the brain and consciousness in order to harness their potential benefits and minimise their potential harms; learn more about consciousness and brain function; and discover and explore new avenues for the treatment of illnesses.

    Learn more about The Beckley Foundation

    The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?


    People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?

    Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?

    Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.

    Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpod


    Meet the hosts:

    Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.

    Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.

    Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.

    Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.

    Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.

    See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.



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    36 min