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Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter
Hosted by Dr Sophie Shotter · EN
Award winning Dr Sophie Shotter and journalist / writer Fiona Mattesini talk about the latest trends and developments in skincare, longevity, and wellness.
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My incredible chat with Jo Woodhurst from Ancient and Brave
Jan 2700:33:00Tap to summarize“If you can have a favourite mineral, magnesium would be mine!”Follow Jo on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/jo_woodhurst_nutrition/?hl=en-gbYou can also buy some of the supplements mentioned from https://ancientandbrave.earth/ Thanks for listening to Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter!Find out more about Dr Sophie by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en*****This show is sponsored by Nooānce Paris - offering award winning premium skincare and next-generation LED masks.Head to https://www.nooance-paris.com/ – and get 15% off with the code DRSOPHIE*****This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot.Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.*****This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers.Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off.*****This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by NOOANCE Paris - offering next-gen LED masks and premium skincare with powerful, precisely dosed active ingredients. Buy now at https://www.nooance-paris.com and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 15% off.This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off. This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.
Transcribe →USA supplements ‘tourism’ – the latest melatonin headlines – and a possible new pathway for Alzheimer’s
Jan 2000:21:03Tap to summarize"From GABA to DHEA, why are so many things not available in the UK?"Thanks for listening to Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter!Find out more about Dr Sophie by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en*****This show is sponsored by Nooānce Paris - offering award winning premium skincare and next-generation LED masks.Head to https://www.nooance-paris.com/ – and get 15% off with the code DRSOPHIE*****This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot.Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.*****This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers.Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off.*****This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by NOOANCE Paris - offering next-gen LED masks and premium skincare with powerful, precisely dosed active ingredients. Buy now at https://www.nooance-paris.com and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 15% off.This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off. This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.
Transcribe →Why soil based probiotics are so different, and so powerful – with Katie Ward from Microbz
Jan 1300:36:25Tap to summarize“What we find in the soil adds a breadth of highly powerful microorganisms.”Thanks for listening to Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter!Find out more about Dr Sophie by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=enThanks to Katie Ward for guesting.You can check out and buy the range at https://microbz.co.uk/And follow Microbz on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/microbzprobiotics/?hl=enThis show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot.Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers.Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off.This show is sponsored by NOOANCE Paris - offering next-gen LED masks and premium skincare with powerful, precisely dosed active ingredients.Buy now at https://www.nooance-paris.com and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 15% off.Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off. This show is sponsored by NOOANCE Paris - offering next-gen LED masks and premium skincare with powerful, precisely dosed active ingredients. Buy now at https://www.nooance-paris.com and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 15% off.This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.
Transcribe →The wellness trends to watch in 2026
Jan 600:18:51Tap to summarizeFrom social saunas to next-gen protein shakesThanks for listening to Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter!This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers.Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off.This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot.Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.Find out more about Dr Sophie by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=enThis podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off. This show is sponsored by NOOANCE Paris - offering next-gen LED masks and premium skincare with powerful, precisely dosed active ingredients. Buy now at https://www.nooance-paris.com and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 15% off.
Transcribe →Dr Sophie's 2025 favourite things (from skincare to supplements and everything in-between)
Dec 3000:31:51Tap to summarizeThank you to everyone who listened this year - enjoy this round-up episode! Thanks for listening to Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter – please rate and review the show if you get a moment. Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast. Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off.
Transcribe →Skin tracking - is this the future of ageing well?
Dec 31, 202400:30:39Tap to summarizeProf. Mark Birch-Machin This chat covers: • A quick explainer on organelles, mitochondria, and DNA • The mitochondrial DNA and how this is different to our genetic DNA • How skin ages • The role of UV light • Sunscreen • Tracking skin damage • Lifestyle interventions • Mark’s story • Can lines and wrinkles be reversed? Prof. Mark Birch-Machin is the founder of Skin Life Analytics and has been a professor in Molecular Dermatology for over 30 years. He's also the recipient of the prestigious Society of Cosmetic Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award. Skin Life Analytics offers non-invasive testing that can test and track how our skin is ageing at its deepest cellular level – or as their website puts it, ‘making the invisible, visible’. You can find out more at https://skinlifeanalytics.com/ And follow the team on Insta @skinlifeanalytics Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.
Transcribe →Slow down and breathe - with Rob Rea
Dec 24, 202400:39:26Tap to summarizeThe breathwork episode Rob Rea is a world-renowned breathwork coach and his work has been featured everywhere from Vogue and Tatler to The Times. This chat covers: • The physical benefits of breathwork • What Rob has seen in practice • The different types of breathwork • Over-breathing and its implications • HRV and the vagus nerve • Pairing breathwork with meditation • Using breathwork to stay calm • Using breathwork to energise • Mouth taping • Contraindications • Breath holding • A breathwork journey You can book Rob for workshops and one-on-ones – and he can also work with people online. Go to https://www.robrea.co.uk/ Follow Rob on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robrea__/?hl=en Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.
Transcribe →Sugar + sweeteners (the latest thinking, gurus, products, and data)
Dec 17, 202400:32:28Tap to summarizeDr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • Is sugar addictive? • A dummy’s explainer on insulin and blood sugar spikes • The glucose goddess - Jessie Inchauspé • What’s a glucose spike? • Robert Lustig and ‘Sugar: The Bitter Truth’ • What is sugar made of? • Glucose v fructose • Sugary drinks • Is sugar bad for our skin? • Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer? • Can sugar cause cancer? • Notes on sugar-free chocolate bars • New sugar elimination supplements • Reasons to give up sugar • Final tips Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ Dr Sophie mentions a few studies and ideas – see below and press ‘episode website’ for the full list: In a 2017 review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine the authors compared sugar to being as addictive as cocaine. One study in Cologne concluded that foods high in sugar can rewire the brain to demand more in the future. It’s been proven that people eat sugary foods not just for the taste or for starchy calories but because they get a dopamine hit – which is the pleasure hormone – in other words we feel good when we eat sugar because our brains see it as a reward. Sugar causes something called glycation which is when sugar molecules attach to fats and proteins, causing a loss of elasticity in the skin and potentially fine lines and dark spots. We also have evidence to suggest that lowering your sugar intake can have a positive impact on your skin’s condition. Read more: https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7869775/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-cut-out-sugar/#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20research%20suggests%20that,lots%20of%20fruits%20and%20vegetables. Sophie mentioned SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement to say that the artificial sweetener aspartame is “possibly carcinogenic to humans” and it’s now calling for further research. The research was done by The International Agency for Research on Cancer which is part of the World Health Organization. In 2022 the BMJ published the findings of a study that took place in Paris that concluded all artificial sweeteners are linked to an increased risk of heart disease and “should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar.” Evidence suggests that our liver can metabolise 6 teaspoons (or 12g) of sugar a day. Anything above that will cause problems…most people consume around 100g of sugar a day. We also have data suggesting that high sugar is the main driver in ADD and ADHD. Sophie mentioned Zotter which you can get from the Cocoa Runners website: https://cocoarunners.com/shop/zotter-70-milk-chocolate-dark-style/ She also mentioned the STC range of chocolate. BioLumen have launched a product called Monch Monch - a plant-based fibre powder that you mix with water and this is designed to expand in the stomach like a sponge and soak up any sugar in food, so it can’t be absorbed. The idea is that, once it’s locked in the “sponge”, a significant amount of the sugar will simply pass through the digestive tract. It can apparently absorb six grams of sugar. Researchers at Harvard have been working in collaboration with Kraft Heinz on a process that takes a plant-based enzyme that has the ability to convert sugar to fibre in the gut. A UK startup called Zya is doing something similar. The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.
Transcribe →Sure, give up caffeine – but not coffee. Here’s why.
Dec 10, 202400:25:37Tap to summarizeDr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • Why are some experts suddenly saying that coffee is healthy? • What about caffeine? • The healthiest way to drink coffee • Is there a case for giving up caffeine? • How is decaf made / the filtration systems to look out for • Decaf brand thoughts and recommendations • Half caf coffee • Can you drink too much coffee? • Is coffee addictive? • Does adding milk change the health benefits? Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ Dr Sophie and Fiona mention the Decadent Decaf Coffee Company. Find out more here: https://www.decadentdecaf.com/ The caffeine sensitivity test Sophie mentioned is here: https://www.reachforhealth.co.uk/dnafit/ Sophie mentioned a study at the University of Gothenburg and Professor Dag Thelle. In 2017 the British Medical Journal published a study that looked at over 200 meta-analyses of the health benefits of coffee and that found drinking three to fours cups of black coffee a day provides the most health benefits overall. These included lowering the risk of heart disease; numerous types of cancer; and neurological, metabolic and liver disorders; as well as overall mortality. Other studies have found coffee reduces the risk for melanoma, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s. Some smaller studies have shown caffeine can cause dyspepsia, which is poor digestion – plus heartburn and nausea. One study found that people who consumed more caffeine had a higher risk of IBS, especially women and people who were overweight or obese. Caffeine can increase gastric acid production, which can contribute to GERD. More studies and articles here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1087079216000150 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23471406/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2021.752826/full https://academic.oup.com/carcin/article/21/6/1157/3627211 https://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/09/28/is-coffee-good-for-you-or-no https://www.bmj.com/content/359/bmj.j5024 The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.
Transcribe →Bath oils | PJs | CBD | candles | hair | make-up | skincare > Dr Sophie's favourite things
Dec 3, 202400:45:31Tap to summarizeThe Christmas Gift Guide Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ Here’s Dr Sophie’s list of favourite things (press ‘episode website’ for the full list): Clinical Skin - gentle cream cleanser Revision’s cleansers Romilly Wilde’s Light + Energy balm cleanser Revision DEJ daily boosting serum – and eye creams (esp the DEJ) and Body Firm Meder Beauty skincare – Salva hand and Circa hand creams Meder Beauty Circa Night Cream HA Immerse and the Restorative Skin Complex from Elastin Skinbetter Science - AlphaRet Overnight Cream Clinical Skin’s rejuvenating eye balm Clinical Skin’s polypeptide firming serum, and collagen boosting moisturiser Intradermology Synergy 6 sunscreen Neova Silc Sheer sunscreen Murad’s clear SPF sunscreen Meder Beauty sheet masks – the full range – esp the Hydra-Fill and Enzy-Peel Exuviance’s peel pads AP25 Pureology for hair K18 for hair Act+Acre for hair GLOV hair towel Sweaty Betty gym wear Panache sports bras Tumi luggage The N101 supplement from Dr Nathan Bryant Earth Resonance’s lion’s mane Dreem Distillery CBD oil EverNutri supplements Nuchido Time+ (NAD) Clear Whey Protein from FoodSpring – esp the Raspberry Mojito flavour Victoria Beckham eye liners Pat McGrath eye shadows Natasha Denona eye shadows Chantecaille Cheek Gelée and their Longest Lash Mascara Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk Foundation Oxygenetics concealer Hourglass’s Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Revision’s Youthful Lip Replenisher (tinted) Augustinus Bader tinted lip balm Clarins – tinted shea butter lip balm Dyson Air Straight Thomas Kosmala Après l'Amour Chanel Coromandel Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita by Guerlain Baccarat Rouge 540 fragrance 8Sleep mattress Oura Ring – device Sensate – device Apollo wristband – device Nurosym – device Rowland Earthing grounding sheet HigherDose Infrared PEMF mat Dermalux flex Emerald Laser Body Ballancer Loop Earplugs Respire mouth taping Eberjey nightwear Yves Delormes bed linen Olverum bath oil De Mamiel bath salts L’Occitane Shea Butter bath soak Shower cap by Kitsch Luxe Drowsy Sleep Mask AirPods Max The Bertioli Water Meadow Breathing Balm Dipytique candles Jo Malone candles Neom candles Nike MetCon trainers APL trainers Freddie’s Flowers FLOWERBX Perrier Jouet champagne Truth Coffee Lo Bros kombucha 1 Living kombucha Sophie also loves her Stanley Cup Dr Joe Dispenza - Becoming supernatural (book) and The Source (doc) Maria Tash's ear jewellery Jo Malone’s soaps - English Pear and Freesia is Sophie’s current fave The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.
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