Whether you believe there's something 'out there' or not, there's no disputing many of us have experienced gut-feelings or tingling sensations when something's wrong. Melissa Hemsley finds out from this week's guests. Joining her in the studio

Exploring Smell

Feb 19th, 2019 45m 52s

What your signature scent? Smell is important to all of us, as Melissa Hemsley finds out from this week’s guests. Joining her in the studio this week are Lizzie Ostrom, an author and perfume expert, Niko, Earl of East, a multi-sensorial lifesty

Embracing touch

Feb 12th, 2019 42m 21s

Are you a hugger or a handshaker? Touch is important to all of us, as Melissa Hemsley finds out from this week’s guests. Joining her in the studio are Alice Vincent, author of How to Grow Stuff, who has been gardening from her balcony in London

Hearing more

Feb 5th, 2019 52m 4s

We all have a favourite song, or an album that we turn to when we need a boost. But how do the music we listen to and the sounds that we hear affect our everyday wellbeing? Melissa Hemsley finds out from three sound experts: Dr Kelly Snook, for

Tasting better

Jan 29th, 2019 43m 57s

We’ve all had a first sip of a drink or a bite of a meal which transports us to a different location, another time or a familiar emotion. But how can we harness the power of taste to open up different experiences and improve our lives? Melissa

Seeing further

Jan 22nd, 2019 40m 41s

How can the visual world make our lives better? This week we explore the power of colours, light and how immersing our eyes in new experiences can lead to a happier, healthier and more fulfilled existence.Melissa Hemsley is joined Nina Ryner, f

The Live Life Better approach to immersing your senses

Jan 15th, 2019 24m 24s

On this preview edition of Live Life Better series three Melissa Hemsley is joined in the studio by a true sensory guru, Sam Bompas, one half of the highly acclaimed multi-sensory design and experience studio Bompas & Parr. The pair take us on

Mental & physical health

Mar 27th, 2018 34m 40s

Feeling lethargic? A little sluggish even? Perhaps you wish you were fitter, but those trainers only surface when popping to the shops – If so, join us, in this last episode of the season, where Melissa asks how physical fitness can be used to

The Secrets of Sleep

Mar 13th, 2018 45m 49s

Late night yesterday? Feeling sleepy? Turning to the caffeine? Stop and listen up! In this episode of Live.Life.Better., Melissa is joined by the only Professor of Sleep Science in the whole world, Jason Ellis. Together with the life-style writ

International Women’s Day 2018

Mar 8th, 2018 51m 32s

Melissa Hemsley presents a special podcast for International Women’s Day, recorded live at Penguin’s pop-up book shop in East London. She is joined by Holly Branson (Chair of Virgin Unite and author of, WEconomy), Rukmini Iyer (former lawyer tu

A Clutter-Free Life

Feb 27th, 2018 36m 3s

This week’s episode is dedicated to clutter busting and spring cleaning – but how can we make a clutter-free life something that we cary through the whole year round? To help find the answers, Melissa Hemsley is joined by authors Sheila Chandra

Nurturing Relationships

Feb 13th, 2018 44m 58s

This week Melissa Hemsley hosts a special podcast focusing on the art of interaction. She is joined by authors Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) and Jean Smith (Flirtology) to discuss love, rejection, and self-sabotage. And from rom

Building Resilience

Jan 30th, 2018 35m 10s

Authors Neil Shah (The 10 Step Stress Solution) and Emma Cannon (Fertility) join Melissa Hemsley to discuss the theme of resilience – sharing tips and tricks on overcoming obstacles and living a more relaxed life. We also hear from Sara Milne R

Creating Healthy Habits

Jan 16th, 2018 45m 29s

This week Eat Happy author and mental health ambassador Melissa Hemsley meets authors Megan Jayne Crabbe (Body Positive Power) and Roman Krznaric (Empathy: Why it Matters And How To Get It / Carpe Diem Regained) to discuss breaking out of your

Series 2 Preview: Real world self-care tips for 2018

Jan 9th, 2018 14m 23s

New host Melissa Hemsley (author of Eat Happy), introduces series two of Live.Life.Better. and is joined by Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips – the authors of Self-Care For The Real World – to discuss ways to feel good in the new year. The

Mental Health Awareness

May 12th, 2017 33m 2s

Dominic Frisby is joined by three authors discussing approaches to anxiety, stress and mindfulness in a special programme for Mental Health Awareness week. Ollie Aplin explains how his book ‘Mindjournal’ is helping men build strength through jo

A creative shot in the arm

Apr 7th, 2017 36m 58s

Are you suffering from creative block? Do you have trouble communicating your ideas? Graphic artist Anthony Burrill (Make It Now!) joins Dominic Frisby to talk about unleashing our inner creative genius, alongside pitch coach Michael Parker (It

Spring Clean Your Life

Mar 24th, 2017 35m 36s

Spring is in the air and it’s time to breathe some fresh air into the areas of your life that have been gathering cobwebs over the winter season. Is your wardrobe filled with clothes you don’t wear? Clutter making the walls close in? Don’t fear

Women taking the lead

Mar 10th, 2017 52m 45s

In the week of International Women’s Day, guest presenter Vanessa Sanyauke talks politics, business and life with three inspirational guests. Entrepreneur Edwina Dunn shares the stories behind her book The Female Lead, and is joined by Melanie

Eyes wide shut: Sleep, recovery, consciousness

Feb 24th, 2017 45m 30s

Dominic Frisby is joined by elite sleep coach and author Nick Littlehales to talk about the importance of mental and physical recovery. Addressing everything from ‘the eight-hour myth’ to the ‘perfect’ mattress, Nick offer his top tips and slee

Happy, healthy, wealthy and mindful

Feb 10th, 2017 38m 38s

What does it mean to be happy? That's the golden question but is it really 'happiness', or instead 'purpose', that we're actually all searching for? Discussing the topic, Dominic Frisby is joined by authors representing happiness from positions

Let's get physical in 2017

Jan 27th, 2017 40m 51s

In our first episode of Live.Life.Better. we've a range of tips, hints and practical advice for getting fitter, healthier and generally feeling good for 2017. We'll hear from author of 'Running Like A Girl and ‘Leap In’ Alexandra Heminsley on w

Let's get physical in 2017

Jan 27th, 2017 40m 51s

Trailer

Jan 19th, 2017 1m 19s

Ahead of episode one, launching on 27 January 2017, Dominic Frisby introduces Live.Life.Better. – the all-new podcast from Virgin Books in association with Penguin Living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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