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The Method - Health in the Real World

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Sleep
Mental Health
Healthspan
Nutrition
Exercise
Longevity
Insomnia
Circadian Rhythm
Health
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Exercise Science
Sleep Quality
Resistance Training
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Muscle Mass
Yoga
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There’s no shortage of health advice out there, but how much of it actually works? Cold plunges, glucose monitors, protein timing, strength training, avoiding microplastics… How do we figure out what’s worth our time? Now there’s a method. The Method – Health in the Real World unpacks the science and real-world application behind modern-day health. We speak with leading voices to help you make sen... more

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Downward dog, warrior pauses, vinyasa flows, hatha breathing, or the calming and restorative savasana… Time to dive into the world of yoga.

This week, Greg and Charlie sit down with Dr. Tina Cartwright, reader in Health Psychology at the University ... more

Conversations on health often centre around what to eat, how to move, when to sleep… But there’s a health lever most of us tend to overlook: social connection. 

In 2016, the Frome Project, a Somerset-based research initiative, found that we could re... more

Ever woken up exactly one minute before your alarm? Or landed on the other side of the world with a very accurate sense of what time it is back home? Our bodies have fine-tuned internal clocks that set the pace for our circadian rhythm. But why did w... more

Most of us have had a bad night’s sleep. But when insomnia becomes chronic, a whole new world of lifestyle advice seems to open up – one that is confusing, and sometimes fails to fix the problem.

So this week, Greg and Charlie take a deep dive into ... more

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Recent Guests

Tina Cartwright
Health psychologist and yoga researcher
University of Westminster
Episode: Ep.16 - Body & mind: what yoga can do for your health, with Tina Cartwright
Julian Abel
Retired palliative care consultant; Director of Compassionate Communities UK
Compassionate Communities UK
Episode: Ep.15 - The case for compassion: why social connection is an underrated health hack, with Dr. Julian Abel
Russell Foster
Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, Head of Ophthalmology (Oxford)
University of Oxford
Episode: Ep.14 - Night owl or early bird? Hacking your body clock, with Professor Russell Foster
Kathryn Pinkham
Insomnia consultant; founder of the Insomnia Clinic
Insomnia Clinic / Sleep Well and Live Better
Episode: Ep.13 - Why can't I sleep? Tips to fix insomnia beyond sleep hygiene, with Kathryn Pinkham
David Allison
World-leading obesity researcher and biostatistician, Professor of Pediatrics and director of the USDA Children's Nutrition Research Centre
University of Alabama? (as per bio in transcript)
Episode: Ep. 11 - Ozempic, Yo-Yo Diets & the Science of Weight Loss, with Dr. David Allison
Dr. Tommy Wood
Neuroscientist, medical doctor, associate professor at University of Washington
University of Washington
Episode: Ep. 10 - Debunking cognitive decline: why your brain doesn't have to slow down with age, with Dr. Tommy Wood
Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
Researcher and science communicator specializing in women's health, exercise and nutrition
Episode: Ep. 9 - Training and the menstrual cycle: the science of resistance training for women, with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
Lucia Aronica
Lecturer at Stanford specializing in epigenetics
Stanford University
Episode: Ep. 7 - Should we all be eating differently? Personalised nutrition beyond the hype, with Dr. Lucia Aronica
David Spiegel
Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, expert on stress, sleep, trauma, and hypnosis
Stanford University
Episode: Ep. 6 - Stress is inevitable: what you can do about it, with David Spiegel

Hosts

Greg Potter
Host with a background in sleep, nutrition, and metabolic health; health science communicator and advisor. Thriva sponsor.
Charlie Edmondson
Co-host, outdoors-focused health enthusiast, and everyday listener proxy; brings layperson perspective and questions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Excellent experts

    Really interesting and informative . Great to hear from such highly qualified experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deborchid
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Brilliantly informative

    Loving this series of podcasts, useful information about health, presented clearly in a way that can actually be applied to a normal lifestyle, exactly what I needed! Having an expert host alongside a layperson as well as the guest experts is a brilliant way of doing things!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oli Cameron
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Down to earth and informative!

    Love the pod so far. A great balance if you want something informative and relatable. It’s refreshing to get genuinely actionable tips around a busy lifestyle to improve my health 🙏🏻 Looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elliejc22
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Easy to listen to, great hosts and very informative. I look forward to listening to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Collettecece
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Really enjoyed this

    Honest, funny, and refreshingly down to earth. Charlie and Greg are instantly likeable and keep things real without taking themselves too seriously. Looking forward to the next episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaypats
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Ep.15 - The case for compassion: why social connection is an underrated health hack, with Dr. Julian Abel
Q: What are the four critical components of the Frome Project and why are they essential?
The four components are compassionate communities (community development to connect resources and people), health connectors (one‑to‑one support in the GP setting), follow‑up after hospital discharge (to support behavior change when value is highest), and a GP hub to track calls and cases. All four are needed to achieve meaningful population health impact and cost savings.
Ep.14 - Night owl or early bird? Hacking your body clock, with Professor Russell Foster
Q: If night owls have to get up early for work or school, what can they do to help work with their body clock?
The guest explains focusing on morning light exposure, using bright light or sunlight in the morning, and timing activities to support the clock, such as getting outside for a morning photon shower and using light boxes when necessary.
Ep.13 - Why can't I sleep? Tips to fix insomnia beyond sleep hygiene, with Kathryn Pinkham
Q: How should someone approaching insomnia balance sleep hygiene with CBTI?
Sleep hygiene is helpful but not a cure for chronic insomnia; CBTI addresses core mechanisms like circadian alignment and sleep pressure, while hygiene components can support but not replace the broader treatment.
Ep.13 - Why can't I sleep? Tips to fix insomnia beyond sleep hygiene, with Kathryn Pinkham
Q: Could you talk us through CBTI and how effective it is?
CBTI is an evidence-based, highly effective program repeatedly shown in randomized trials to be the gold standard for insomnia, often outperforming medications in long-term outcomes because it teaches sustainable sleep strategies rather than quick fixes.
Ep. 11 - Ozempic, Yo-Yo Diets & the Science of Weight Loss, with Dr. David Allison
Q: What is a practical way to approach weight management in perimenopause or menopause given hormonal fluctuations and conflicting online advice?
Don't believe everything you hear; rely on mainstream evidence as a base, evaluate data, and seek expert guidance for hormones; use evidence as the guide for decisions.

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What is The Method about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on practical, evidence-based health guidance across sleep, circadian biology, nutrition, exercise, stress, and aging, explained through interviews with leading scientists and clinicians and grounded by actionable takeaways. Episodes mix rigorous science with real-life application, discussing how to turn research into sustainable habits, how to interpret biomarkers and tracking tools, and how to optimize daily routines for long-term healthspan. A distinguishing feature is the guest slate, ranging from sleep researchers to obesity scientists and longevity experts, plus a recurring emphasis on accessible, real-world strategies. Sponsorships from at-home testing platforms and health tech are woven into the conversations, reinfo... more

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1. Tina Cartwright
2. Julian Abel
3. Russell Foster
4. Kathryn Pinkham
5. David Allison
6. Dr. Tommy Wood
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8. Lucia Aronica

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