HEALTHILY PODCAST

In this inspiring conversation, Nicola sits down with Nutritional Therapist Katie Addison-Smith to explore what life can look like with less – or no – alcohol. Katie shares her powerful journey through critical illness and her decision to quit drinking for good, and reflects on the joy, clarity and connection she’s gained seven years on.

In this episode, Nutritional Therapist Elisa Ferguson joins Healthily to explore autoimmunity, including MS, through the lens of stress, gut health, trauma, and diet. We dive into the cell danger response, why chronic conditions develop, and how to find a gentler, more connected approach to supporting whole-body health.

In this episode of Healthily, Nicola speaks with medical herbalist Rhian Jones to explore the world of herbal medicine. From teas to tinctures, capsules to creams, they unpack what herbs are, the forms they come in, and how to use them effectively.

In this episode of Healthily, Nicola speaks with fertility-focused nutritional therapist Alison Hall to explore the sensitive and emotional topic of fertility after miscarriage. With empathy and expertise, Alison shares a wealth of practical, empowering insights—ranging from nutrition and lifestyle guidance to the often-overlooked role of thyroid health.

In this episode of Healthily, Nicola is joined by Jo Majithia, Head of Education at Regenerus Laboratories, to explore the DUTCH test—a cutting-edge tool for gaining insight into hormone health and its symptoms. Together, they unpack what makes this test different, how it relates to issues like fatigue, weight gain, low mood, and cycle changes, and how it can guide personalised diet and lifestyle strategies.

Parenting a teenager isn’t easy—but neither is being a teenager. Between school stress, self-doubt, mood changes, and increasing independence, it can feel like a whirlwind of emotions and challenges.

In this episode of Healthily, I’m joined by teen coach Maria Evans, who has spent years working with teenagers and their families.

In this fascinating episode of Healthily, I’m joined by Emma Beswick, CEO of Lifecode Gx, to explore the genetics of metabolism and what this means for how we eat and live. Emma shares the science behind nutrigenomics, explaining how our unique genetic blueprint affects hunger, energy regulation, and long-term health. Most importantly, we discuss practical, science-backed steps to support metabolism in a way that works for your body.

In this episode, I sit down with nutritional therapist Dawn Waldron, whose personal journey as a breast cancer survivor has led her to explore metabolism through the fascinating world of mitochondrial health. We dive into the real reasons why fasting, exercise, and gut health are so essential—not just for weight management, but for energy, longevity, and disease prevention.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Claire Phipps, a menopause specialist and holistic doctor, to have a calm, practical, and balanced discussion about HRT.

We cover:
1. The real benefits of HRT—and when it might not be necessary
2. Why menopause care should be about more than just medication
3. How gut health, inflammation, weight management, and stress play a key role in midlife wellbeing
4. Why one size fits all approaches don’t work—and what to consider instead

The festive season is here, and with it comes joy, celebration—and often stress about food and eating. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the thought of holiday treats, social events, or the worry of “undoing” your hard work, this Christmas Special of Healthily is for you.

I’m Nicola Moore, a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, and in this episode, I’m sharing simple strategies to help you navigate Christmas with confidence and balance.

Series 4 is ending on a high with this really interesting and thought-provoking conversation with neuroscientist, Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas. Through his understanding of the brain, he's able to explain clearly and with compassion how we can - quite unwittingly - programme our brains into thinking we're reacting to specific foods that we deem to be 'bad'.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone on a restrictive diet, who feels fed up and at a loss as to what to do about it. In this episode, baker Vanessa Kimbell shares the story of her love affair with baking, alongside the health challenges she faced following years of multiple rounds of antibiotics, which led to her becoming sensitive to her favourite food: Bread. Vanessa's quest to recover the health of her gut microbiome and tolerate food again spurred her mission to understand bread on a whole new level.

In this episode, I quiz Surina on the best ways to support good oral health, why it's so important, and practical measures we can take for ourselves, including diet and what dental products we should consider, including toothpaste. It was fascinating learning from Surina, and I hope you find this episode helpful.

In today's episode, we hear from Clemmie Oliver, a nutritional therapist specialising in IBD. We cover the differences between IBD and IBS, what to look out for and how to get your gut health assessed.

In this episode of Healthily, Nicola speaks with medical herbalist Rhian Jones to explore the world of herbal medicine. From teas to tinctures, capsules to creams, they unpack what herbs are, the forms they come in, and how to use them effectively.

In this episode, I chat with friend and colleague Olga Bonde about how many of us pick up a range of limiting beliefs about food, and how we should live and take care of ourselves, throughout our lives. Is it correct that we label some foods 'good' while others are 'bad'? Does food need to be earned somehow, in order to be enjoyed? Are these limiting beliefs really serving us? Olga presents a new way to view things, and we cover a range of practical suggestions to step into a new way of viewing things.

In this episode of Healthily, I’m joined by Emma Beswick from LifeCode GX to explore the growing challenge of long COVID.

We discuss how genetic factors, particularly those involved in stress response and oestrogen pathways, may influence recovery from viral illness, and share practical, personalised strategies to support these systems.

A thoughtful and empowering conversation for anyone affected by long COVID, or supporting others through it.

In this episode I talk to Nicki about all things hormones, from oestrogen and progesterone through to thyroid and insulin. We also cover the subject of HRT, as Nicki has plenty to say on this.

In this episode, I’m joined by fertility expert Sandra Greenbank for a refreshingly positive and compassionate conversation about what we can do to support our chances of conceiving. We focus on practical, empowering steps, the importance of health for future generations, and offering hope without fear-mongering. A supportive and uplifting listen for anyone interested in fertility and preconception health.

In this episode, I’m joined by nutritional therapist Virginia Blake for a clear, practical conversation about hypothyroidism and thyroid health. We cover how the thyroid works, common (and often missed) symptoms, the importance of proper testing, and key considerations for Hashimoto’s—all shared with insight, balance, and Virginia’s trademark dry humour.

In this episode, I’m joined by Bethan Higson, founder of Mother Root, to talk about alcohol-free drinks, joy, and wellbeing. We explore her journey from wine merchant to drinks crafter, the emotional role alcohol can play in our lives, and practical, flavour-led ways to enjoy nourishing, alcohol-free rituals that support both physical and emotional health.

Fasting is everywhere—but is it really for everyone? In this episode, I’m joined by Jeannette Hyde, author of The 10 Hour Diet, to cut through the noise around fasting. We explore the evidence, common myths, potential benefits and risks, and why a balanced, sensible approach may be the most supportive way forward.

In this episode I talk to Paula Werrett, who brings to the conversation her expert knowledge on the many reasons why we might develop reflux, what we should know about it, and how to tackle it. As with so many health issues, the underlying causes for reflux can be multi-faceted, which is why I was so keen to share this information with you all. Paula also covers the lesser known silent reflux, which is incredibly helpful to know about.

In this episode, Nicola chats with histamine expert Caroline Sherlock about the signs of high histamine, its links to gut health and hormones, and whether low-histamine diets really help. Discover practical strategies to keep histamine in balance—without restrictive dieting.

In this episode I’m the one doing the talking, as talented journalist Gemma Evans asks me about my work. Given this is the first episode of 2021, and acknowledging the fact that many of us start a new year with aspirations for living a healthier, happier life, Gemma was keen to find out how I approach working with clients to help them make positive changes to their diet and lifestyle in a way that cements lasting change, rather than a short-term diet, detox or cleanse.

In this episode of Healthily, Nicola chats with inspirational chef Hannah Thomas of Cafe Herbs & Wild about fermenting at home, creative ways to enjoy festive veggies, and the joys of “live” foods. A celebration of passion, resilience, and delicious food!

In this episode of Healthily, Nicola speaks with psychotherapist Lee Pycroft about cultivating good mental health, simple ways to support emotional wellbeing, and the inspiring journey that shaped her work.

In this episode of Healthily, Nicola talks with Dr. Macciochi about building strong immune fitness through everyday habits like food, sleep, stress management, and lifestyle choices.

In this episode I have the privilege of chatting to award winning aesthetician, author, skincare and wellbeing expert Abigail James about ways to love your skin. We cover a range issues including acne, and how to keep skin looking youthful as we travel through middle age and beyond!

In this episode of Healthily, Nicola chats with Jo Majithia about how the pandemic has affected our routines, nutrition, and wellbeing—and shares practical strategies to get back on track.