The Julia Bradbury Podcast

What if your body was trying to tell you something, but nobody was listening? Julia is joined by Katie Coyle, Principal Scientist at Randox Health, whose own blood tests revealed a condition she'd unknowingly lived with for 25 years. Katie talks about unexplained exhaustion and the connections between coeliac disease, hormones and fertility. Plus, what our blood can tell us about our health, the warning signs we might be missing, and why understanding what's happening inside our bodies can be so empowering. Recorded at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Conference. Use the code JULIA15 to receive 15% off Randox Health in-clinic tests, including RanChip Insight 360. Book with Randox Health The code is currently valid until 31 December 2026. Further terms and conditions are available via Randox Health. This podcast is for general information and discussion only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own. Speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making changes to medication, treatment or healthcare testing. Follow Julia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabradbury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliaBradburyWalks X: https://x.com/JuliaBradbury YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliabradbury Life Favourites (Julia's go-to trusted products): https://life.juliabradbury.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if some of the drugs being investigated for their potential to help fight cancer have been sitting in our medicine cabinets for decades? In this episode, Julia sits down with Dr Hariharan Kuhan, a doctor trained in oncology at Imperial College London and the Royal Marsden, to explore a controversial and emerging area of cancer research: repurposed medicines. They discuss...Metformin, a common diabetes drug, to statins, aspirin and even ivermectin, Dr Kuhan explains why researchers are investigating everyday medications for their potential role in cancer care, and why some of these inexpensive, off-patent drugs struggle to attract funding for large-scale clinical trials. But could these treatments really make a difference? And what does the science actually tell us? Following viral claims about ivermectin and cancer, Dr Kuhan also shares a stark warning about the dangers of self-medicating. This podcast is for general information and discussion only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own. Speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making changes to medication, treatment or healthcare testing. Recorded at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Conference. Use the code JULIA15 to receive 15% off Randox Health in-clinic tests, including RanChip Insight 360. Book with Randox Health The code is currently valid until 31 December 2026. Further terms and conditions are available via Randox Health. Follow Julia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabradbury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliaBradburyWalks X: https://x.com/JuliaBradbury YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliabradbury Life Favourites (Julia's go-to trusted products): https://life.juliabradbury.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pill in our 20s, HRT in our 50s… why do we think so differently about our hormones at different stages of life? Julia sits down with naturopathic doctor and author Dr Lara Briden, who wants us to understand that our cycles are about much more than making babies. They look at the role of ovulation, the overlooked hormone progesterone, and her concerns about how readily the pill is offered for menstrual symptoms. They also discuss heavy periods, the connection between low iron and brain fog, and why Lara believes some women diagnosed with PCOS may need a closer look at what’s really happening. Recorded at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Conference. Use the code JULIA15 to receive 15% off Randox Health in-clinic tests, including RanChip Insight 360. Book with Randox Health The code is currently valid until 31 December 2026. Further terms and conditions are available via Randox Health. This podcast is for general information and discussion only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own. Speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making changes to medication, treatment or healthcare testing. Follow Julia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabradbury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliaBradburyWalks X: https://x.com/JuliaBradbury YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliabradbury Life Favourites (Julia's go-to trusted products): https://life.juliabradbury.com Subscribe or follow for more conversations exploring how we can live longer, healthier and happier lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the chemicals around us be contributing to Parkinson’s disease? Julia sits down with neurologist Dr Ray Dorsey to explore research linking pesticides, dry-cleaning solvents and environmental pollution to Parkinson’s. They also discuss the story of Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water to the “Paraquat Papers”, and Dr Ray's case for prevention. Mentioned in this episode:• The Parkinson’s Plan — book• Environmental causes — 2024 paper• TCE — research review• Camp Lejeune — study• Paraquat and rotenone — study• Paraquat Papers — original documents• Genetics — PD GENEration study Recorded at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Conference. Use the code JULIA15 to receive 15% off Randox Health in-clinic tests, including RanChip Insight 360. Book with Randox Health The code is currently valid until 31 December 2026. Further terms and conditions are available via Randox Health. This podcast is for general information and discussion only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own. Speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making changes to medication, treatment or healthcare testing. Follow Julia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabradbury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliaBradburyWalks X: https://x.com/JuliaBradbury YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliabradbury Life Favourites (Julia's go-to trusted products): https://life.juliabradbury.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if brain fog, poor concentration or feeling mentally “slower” isn’t simply a normal part of getting older? In this episode, Julia is joined by Dr Datis Kharrazian to look at the fascinating world of brain inflammation... what causes it, how it can affect memory, mood, balance and cognitive function, and the warning signs many of us may be overlooking. They talk about everything from previous head injuries and poor sleep to blood sugar, muscle mass, environmental toxins and the air inside our own homes. Dr Datis also explains why movement is so important for protecting the brain, why protein matters as we age, and some of the everyday lifestyle changes that may help reduce inflammation and support long-term brain health. This conversation was recorded at the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress in London. Use the code JULIA15 to receive 15% off Randox Health in-clinic tests, including RanChip Insight 360. Book with Randox Health The code is currently valid until 31 December 2026. Further terms and conditions are available via Randox Health. This podcast is for general information and discussion only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own. Speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making changes to medication, treatment or healthcare testing. Follow Julia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabradbury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliaBradburyWalks X: https://x.com/JuliaBradbury YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliabradbury Life Favourites (Julia's go-to trusted products): https://life.juliabradbury.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you do when you know something isn’t right, but the tests aren’t giving you answers? And how do you cope when you’re told the next step is to wait? In this episode, Julia sits down with Mark Sean Taylor, who shares his story of an early pancreatic cancer diagnosis and the search for answers that took him to around 10 doctors across the world. They talk about integrative care, meditation and emotional work, alongside the toll of a demanding corporate career. They also discuss the financial cost of Mark's journey and why he now wants to help other patients navigate the research through Patient Led Oncology. Mark shares his personal experiences and views. This episode is not medical advice; please discuss tests, treatments and complementary approaches with your cancer care team. This conversation was recorded at the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress in London. Use the code JULIA15 to receive 15% off Randox Health in-clinic tests, including RanChip Insight 360. Book with Randox Health The code is currently valid until 31 December 2026. Further terms and conditions are available via Randox Health. This podcast is for general information and discussion only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own. Speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making changes to medication, treatment or healthcare testing. Follow Julia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabradbury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliaBradburyWalks X: https://x.com/JuliaBradbury YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliabradbury; Life Favourites (Julia's go-to trusted products): https://life.juliabradbury.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if looking after ourselves began with looking after our cells? In the first episode of The Julia Bradbury Podcast, Julia sits down with Dr Monisha Bhanote, a physician, cytopathologist and “cell detective”, to talk about what may be happening inside the body long before illness makes itself known. Dr Bhanote shares how pathologists examine cells for signs of disease, why different forms of cancer require different approaches, and how persistent acid reflux can sometimes lead to changes in the lining of the oesophagus. She also tells the extraordinary story of being struck on the head by a golf ball travelling at around 150mph! The Julia Bradbury Podcast was recorded at the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress and is in partnership with Randox Health. Listeners can use the code JULIA15 to receive 15% off Randox Health in-clinic tests, including RanChip Insight 360. Book with Randox Health The code is currently valid until 31 December 2026. Further terms and conditions are available via Randox Health. This podcast is for general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing medication, treatment or supplements, or acting on anything discussed. Views expressed by guests are their own. *A 2008 review estimated that inherited genetic factors account for around 5–10% of cancers, with environmental and lifestyle factors contributing to many others; however, this does not mean that all non-inherited cancers are preventable. Read the research Follow Julia: Instagram Facebook X YouTube Julia’s Life Favourites – trusted products and personal recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much sugar are we really consuming, and what might it be doing inside our bodies long before illness appears? In this episode, Julia is joined by Doctor and Professor Robert Lustig, one of the world’s most outspoken voices on sugar and metabolic health. Robert explains why he believes we have focused too heavily on calories and body weight while overlooking the way different foods are processed by the body. Plus, the difference between glucose and fructose, why whole fruit and fruit juice can affect us differently, insulin, blood pressure, ultra-processed food, artificial sweeteners and why sugary drinks are the first thing Robert would remove from our diets. This conversation was recorded at the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress in London. Listeners can use the code JULIA15 to receive 15% off Randox Health in-clinic tests, including RanChip Insight 360. Book with Randox Health The code is currently valid until 31 December 2026. Further terms and conditions are available via Randox Health. This podcast is for general information and discussion only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own. Speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making changes to medication, treatment or healthcare testing. Follow Julia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabradbury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliaBradburyWalks X: https://x.com/JuliaBradbury YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliabradbury; Life Favourites (Julia's go-to trusted products): https://life.juliabradbury.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Julia Bradbury as she brings her passion for health and wellbeing to a series of fascinating conversations with leading doctors, scientists and experts. Julia finds out about groundbreaking research and practical ways to prevent disease and improve our health, each episode is insightful, inspiring and will help you take greater control of your wellbeing. Recorded at the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress in partnership with Randox Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices