#11 – Dame Kelly Holmes

Lisa and Andy are joined by the iconic British musical legend and superstar Lulu for today’s show.   Along this magical journey we discover what it was like to be friends with the Beatles at the age of just 15 and to go on to have an illustrious career spanning over 60 years   Lulu talks openly about her childhood, how she’s managed to stay fit & healthy for so long, why she phones Elton John up for a moan, what it’s like to act alongside Academy Award winner Dianne Keaton and tries to teach Andy to sing Shout. Please note: Lisa & Andy are not medical professionals, anything discussed in these episodes are based on their own personal experiences. Always seek professional medical advice.

David Gandy, one of the world’s most famous male models, sits down with Andy and Lisa to talk about how a chance appearance on ITV’s This Morning with Richard & Judy, led him to shoot a huge campaign for Dolce Gabbana which catapulted him to become the world’s most recognised and photographed faces of the past two decades.  Andy and Lisa ask those all-important questions, how does a successful male model deal with the ageing process and at the age of 44, does he consider himself to be old?   David shares his daily health and skin care routines, but most annoyingly for Andy, he talks candidly about his struggles to consume enough daily calories to maintain a healthy weight; how daily workouts and dog walks help keep his super-model physique; and his ability to always find excuses to avoid having to do the school run!   Please note: Lisa & Andy are not medical professionals, anything discussed in these episodes are based on their own personal experiences. Always seek professional medical advice.

In this episode the legendary British, double -Olympic gold medal winning athlete Dame Kelly Holmes takes us on a rollercoaster ride of her incredible life, from joining the Army at 18 as an HGV driver, to going on to become Olympic champion in both the 800m and 1500m at the age of 34.   Dame Kelly tells Lisa & Andy how she has always had the confidence and inner belief that she was going to achieve great success in Sport whilst at the same time never feeling comfortable about coming out to the world about her sexuality, which ultimately led to her contemplating taking her own life.     Dame Kelly shares how she has now achieved great happiness in her life and is as competitive as ever at the age of  54!   If you are affected by anything discussed in this podcast and need someone to talk to, contact The Samaritans on 116 123 or via their website www.samaritans.org   Please note: Lisa and Andy are not medical professionals, anything discussed in these episodes are based on their own personal experiences. Always seek professional medical advice.    

#10 – Trichologist Mark Blake   World renowned trichologist Mark Blake discusses the connection between a healthy life style and healthy hair.   Lisa and Andy get the low down on everything from how to stop the balding process; if our hair growth is hereditary; whether or not stress makes us grey quicker and why washing our scalps is more important than washing our hair! Mark also puts Andy’s hair under the microscope for a full investigation to finally answer the question – Does Andy have the greatest head of hair on the planet for someone of his age? If you need any more hair related help or advice contact Mark Blake on instagram @markblaketrichologist or www.markblake.co.uk Please note Lisa and Andy are not medical professionals, any advice or recommendations are based on their own experiences. Always seek medical help or advice with any issues you may be experiencing.    

Fashion model and all round super woman Jodie Kidd talks to Lisa and Andy about her extraordinary life from being a world-class model in her teens; retiring at 21; becoming a racing driver in her mid 20s to buying a pub in her late 30s. Whilst she may not be getting any younger she is certainly grabbing her life with both hands! Please note Lisa and Andy are not medical professionals, any advice or recommendations are based on their own experiences. Always seek medical help or advice with any issues you may be experiencing.

Danny Dyer and his extraordinarily large testicle, joins Lisa and Andy talking about his struggles with discussing the menopause; his abandonment issues; being a young grandad and the rollercoaster of his career and how he managed to build it back up.   Please note Lisa and Andy are not medical professionals, any advice or recommendations are based on their own experiences.   Always seek medical help or advice with any issues you may be experiencing.

In this episode All Saints’ Mel Blatt talks to Lisa and Andy about life in the band; her views on the problems within the music industry and why the girls turned down a mega money deal with Pepsi.   Sharing her own ageing and menopause journey Mel reflects on why she talks negatively to herself; suffering from imposter syndrome and the ups and downs when it comes to dating apps and blind dates!   Please note, Lisa and Andy are not medical professionals, any advice or recommendations are based on their own experiences.   Always seek medical advice with any issues you may be experiencing.

In this episode, actor and musician Max Beesley joins Lisa and Andy talking about his life in LA; how Robert DeNiro inadvertently played a part in him becoming an actor; Paul Weller kick starting his music career; and sharing the stage with other musical greats including George Michael, Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Robbie Williams.   Reflecting on his own journey through the ageing process Max shares how he has navigated it through sobriety, therapy, breathwork and meditation.   Please note Lisa and Andy are not medical professionals, any advice or recommendations are based on their own experiences.   Always seek medical help or advice with any issues you may be experiencing.

In this week’s episode the pair continue to discuss ageing and try to get to the bottom of what is deemed a ‘good innings’.  Andy is shocked when Lisa reveals a secret about his wife ‘Morocco’. Lisa reflects on her life as a radio breakfast show and talks about he first time she met George Clooney and Andy shares details of an intimate moment involving his friends party, his bad memory and a prostate examination. Please note Andy and Lisa are not medical professionals, any advice or recommendations are based on their own experiences. Always seek medical help or advice with any issues you may be experiencing.

This week Lisa educates Andy on the menopause, the good, the bad, and the ugly!  The pair talk about the importance of exercise and ageing. Lisa questions if you can you ever be too old to get a six-pack and Andy wants to know if every Lycra wearing woman on the school run is actually going to the gym. Please note Andy & Lisa are not medical professionals, any advice or recommendations are based on their own experiences.Always seek medical help or advice with any issues you may be experiencing.