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Health advice is everywhere. Cold plunges, macro tracking, strength training, microplastics. Everyone's got an opinion. So what's actually worth your time? That's what this show is for. Dr Greg Potter is an expert in sleep, nutrition & metabolism. Charlie Edmondson isn’t. She's someone trying to feel better, get better sleep and not get fooled by wellness trends. They work through health topics together, with Charlie asking the questions you’re probably already asking yourself, and Greg cutting through the noise with what the science really says. This isn't about chasing the next biohack. It's about the long game of building a healthier, longer life without losing your mind trying to optimise every minute of it. Whether you're just getting curious about your health or you've been deep in it for years, The Method is here to give you advice you can actually trust. Explained by someone who knows, questioned by someone who wants to know too. 🔔 New episodes every Monday. Subscribe so you don't miss one. Contact Us 📸IG: thrivahealth 🔥TikTok: themethod 📧Email us: [email protected] About Thriva The Method is brought to you by Thriva, a proactive health platform built for the modern age. The promise of longevity often comes with years spent in poor health. We want to bridge the gap between lifespan - how long we're living - and healthspan - how well we're living. We combine powerful at-home blood testing with wearable insights and expert guidance. So you can know exactly what’s going on inside your body - and what to do about it - before issues arise. With this podcast, we hope to bring listeners confidence in everyday health decisions. To learn more about Thriva’s values and services, visit https://thriva.co/.

Recent Episodes

What the Super Rich are Doing to Live Forever

Are longevity therapies really effective, or are the super rich just wasting their money? Dr Greg Potter and Charlie Edmondson explore the world of luxury longevity clinics, from stem cell treatments and IV drips to whole-body cryotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. They unpack the thinking behind these longevity treatments, the risks and the steep costs, and decide on whether they are worth it, or just a waste of money. *NEW* Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themethodpod Thriva helps you stay on the front foot with your health. Try our home blood tests paired with doctor-reviewed results and lifestyle guidance: https://thriva.co?utm_source=apple_podcasts&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=longevity_resort Key moments 00:00 The Rise of Longevity Resorts 05:56 Stem Cell Treatments: Potential and Risks 09:50 IV Drips: Just a fad? 14:35 Whole-body Cryotherapy: More than a big freezer? 20:12 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Does it work? 28:12 Questions to ask before choosing a clinic 📧 Send us your health questions for future episodes, by email or voice note [email protected] About Thriva: Thriva is a proactive health platform built for the modern age. The promise of longevity often comes with years spent in poor health. We want to bridge the gap between lifespan - how long we're living - and healthspan - how well we're living. We combine powerful at-home blood testing with wearable insights and expert guidance. So you can know exactly what's going on inside your body - and what to do about it - before issues arise. With this podcast, we hope to bring listeners confidence in everyday health decisions.

31 MIN

Can You Boost Your Immune System?

Can you really boost your immune system? This week, Dr Greg and Charlie explore if a ginger shot will actually keep the winter bugs away. They discuss why colds are more common in winter, how your immune system works, and why “boosting” it might not be the goal. They take a closer look at familiar cold remedies, from zinc lozenges and vitamin C to garlic, honey and a hot curry. Plus, a listener question about whether wrapping children up warm makes a difference. *NEW* Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themethodpod Key Moments: 00:00 Ginger Shots 01:47 Why we get colds in the winter? 07:38 Food and immune function 12:20 How exercise helps 14:35 "Boosting" your immune system 17:37 The importance of sleep 21:51 Can you stop a cold after exposure? 30:16 Winter Remedy Toolkit 45:08 Does wrapping children up warm help? Research Mentioned: Mike Tipton - https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/EP092295 David Nieman - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7883395/ Graham Rook - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24401109/ 📧 Send us your health questions for future episodes, by email or voice note [email protected] About Thriva: Thriva is a proactive health platform built for the modern age. The promise of longevity often comes with years spent in poor health. We want to bridge the gap between lifespan - how long we're living - and healthspan - how well we're living. We combine powerful at-home blood testing with wearable insights and expert guidance. So you can know exactly what's going on inside your body - and what to do about it - before issues arise. With this podcast, we hope to bring listeners confidence in everyday health decisions.

46 MIN

We Rank 20 Drinks from Healthy to Least Healthy | Caffeine, Sweeteners & Added Fibre

Dr Greg Potter compares BuzzBalls to matcha to decide the healthiest drinks for your lifestyle. How does a Coca Cola compare to a Diet Cola? Or a lager, to a 0% Guinness? Greg and Charlie consider sugar, caffeine, alcohol, hydration and real world use. *NEW* Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themethodpod Key Moments: 00:00 Welcome to The Method 01:06 A cup of water 01:42 Tea and coffee 13:11 Coca Cola vs Diet Coke 18:36 Poppi 22:14 The healthiest drink? 27:26 Trip 31:07 Beer and Wine 36:04 An explosion! 47:43 Dr tries a Buzzball for the first time 50:11 Energy drinks 52:01 Electrolytes 57:39 Huel 📧 Send us your health questions for future episodes, by email or voice note [email protected] About Thriva: Thriva is a proactive health platform built for the modern age. The promise of longevity often comes with years spent in poor health. We want to bridge the gap between lifespan - how long we're living - and healthspan - how well we're living. We combine powerful at-home blood testing with wearable insights and expert guidance. So you can know exactly what's going on inside your body - and what to do about it - before issues arise. With this podcast, we hope to bring listeners confidence in everyday health decisions.

62 MIN

How to Stay Energised All Winter: Food, Exercise & the Habits That Help

Why are we hungrier in the winter? This week, Dr Greg Potter and Charlie Edmondson unpack the everyday science of winter health, exploring why some of us feel hungrier in the winter, less energetic and less motivated to move. They discuss why the humble boiled potato deserves a rethink, and how soups, seasonal vegetables, mushrooms and spices can support a balanced winter diet. Plus, they look at this year’s trend of fibremaxxing, explain why more is not always better and share practical ways to keep exercising when mornings are cold and evenings are dark. *NEW* Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themethodpod Key moments: 00:00 - Welcome to The Method 01:18 - Why are we hungrier in the winter? 04:44 - The most filling food 29:41 - Fibremaxxing 37:36 - How to keep moving when motivation drops 📧 Send us your health questions for future episodes, by email or voice note [email protected] About Thriva: Thriva is a proactive health platform built for the modern age. The promise of longevity often comes with years spent in poor health. We want to bridge the gap between lifespan - how long we're living - and healthspan - how well we're living. We combine powerful at-home blood testing with wearable insights and expert guidance. So you can know exactly what's going on inside your body - and what to do about it - before issues arise. With this podcast, we hope to bring listeners confidence in everyday health decisions.

43 MIN

What Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Is Getting Wrong About His Morning Routine

What makes a morning routine useful? Dr Greg Potter and Charlie Edmondson put celebrity habits under the microscope. They compare Victoria Beckham's apple cider vinegar to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's five-hour training ritual. They explain how timing, fasted cardio and food choices can shape performance and wellbeing. Plus, they discuss why shorter, darker days can leave us feeling lower, how daylight affects the body clock and whether SAD lamps are a practical substitute when getting outdoors is difficult. *NEW* Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themethodpod Key moments: 05:55 - Victoria Beckham and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Morning Routines 19:31 - Why Winter Can Make Us Feel Worse 31:05 - Do SAD lamps work? 📧 Send us your health questions for future episodes, by email or voice note [email protected] About Thriva: Thriva is a proactive health platform built for the modern age. The promise of longevity often comes with years spent in poor health. We want to bridge the gap between lifespan - how long we're living - and healthspan - how well we're living. We combine powerful at-home blood testing with wearable insights and expert guidance. So you can know exactly what's going on inside your body - and what to do about it - before issues arise. With this podcast, we hope to bring listeners confidence in everyday health decisions.

38 MIN