The Mel Lawson Show

In this episode, Mel answers your burning questions on omega-3, motherhood and what to feed your ravenous teenagers - including her go-to smoothie recipe. Do you have a question for Mel? Pop it in a comment below! Supplements mentioned: Bare Biology's Life & Soul Capsules Bare Biology Mums & Bumps Capsules Skinful Collagen Powder Iron supplement recommendations: Pure Encapsulations Terranova If you’re enjoying the podcast, do give us a review or subscribe so I can keep my job!...

There aren't enough hours in the day...or are there? This week Mel is joined by producer of The Mel Lawson Show Liv Evans, to explore the concept coined by Cal Newport - slow productivity. If you want to achieve everything on your to-do list without burn out, this episode is for you. Book mentioned: Cal Newport's Slow Productivity App mentioned: Opal This episode is sponsored by Melanie's family-owned UK supplement company Bare Biology.

This episode is a powerful reminder that the menstrual cycle is such a beautiful part of being a woman but it takes time to find its rhythm. Tanya Borowski is a Women’s Health Specialist and Educational Speaker and has so much wisdom to share. I highly recommend listening to this if you have a teen daughter or your inner teen needs some love. Download the slides mentioned here. More from Tanya here. This episode is sponsored by Melanie's family-owned UK supplement company Bare Biology.

Your voice is a tool. Are you using it? In this episode, Liv and I delve into a quote I read from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits , on over communication… “If you wait to reply because you don’t have an answer yet (or because you don’t want to share bad news), the other party often ends up making assumptions about what the delayed reply might mean. Silence frustrates and confuses people. Better to communicate early and often.” - James Clear Biting your tongue isn’t the best thing to do...

This episode's guest is Leon Taylor, an Olympic silver medalist who has gone on to commentate for the BBC, mentor Olympic and Paralympic athletes and speak at a TEDx talk viewed by millions. He also coached me to run the Brighton half marathon (yes, half. I hate running). You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to think like one. There’s something for everyone in this chat. Even if high-performance sport isn’t your thing, we’re all trying to get better at something. There are som...

Kids as young as 10 are on the hunt for anti-aging products, while teens scroll on TikTok to catch the latest skincare trend. But what's the impact on their delicate skin? Join us in this episode as we delve into the complex world of teenage skincare with Annabel Jardella. Annabel Jardella is a leading beauty expert in skin, products and ingredients. Her 25-year career has taken her from designing makeup on exotic film shoots and teaching makeup artists, to developing her own pro...

In this episode I chat to my very good friend and Founder of My Skin Feels, Danielle Close. Danielle has had a very interesting life. From being Charlotte Tilbury's right hand woman in her 20s to being outed as a psychic medium and deciding to launch her own business. Danielle shares how her psychic mediumship and running a sustainable skincare business are intrinsically linked and why women shouldn’t be afraid to use their intuition. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Check ...

In my first solo podcast episode I share 3 things I’ve learnt recently. Here’s a brief rundown… 1. It takes years to get good at something and it’s good to embrace being a learner As my Tai Chi teacher wisely put it - shift your mindset from seeking achievement and success to being learner oriented. From my tennis practice to running a biz, I’m getting comfortable with being patient while getting better at something. 2. Don’t go hell for leather on introducing new things If there’s urgency...

This week's guest is Liv Evans, our Head of Social & Content at Bare Biology, who has trained recently in transformative life coaching. This week, Liv and I explore the benefits of drinking less and our personal perspectives on alcohol. We delve into the culture around drinking and share practical tips on how to tolerate peer pressure so you can enjoy your social life sober. Study mentioned: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-28735-5 This episode is sponsored by my family-o...

This is a very special episode with my very good friend and brilliant Women’s Health Specialist and Educational Speaker Tanya Borowski. Questions this podcast answers: How does the menstrual cycle really work and what don’t they tell you in sex ed?!How does the contraceptive pill affect a woman’s body?Why is informed consent important when going to a doctor's appointment?How can you help your hormones work in harmony?What should we be telling our teenage daughters about their body?What ...

Welcome to the first episode of The Mel Lawson Show. In this episode, we talk about fear. Very fitting for my first episode as launching a podcast is mildly terrifying. This week's guest is Liv Evans, our Head of Social & Content at Bare Biology, who has trained in transformative life coaching. Liv and I share personal stories on how we’ve faced fears and how moving past a terror barrier can help you feel amazingly brilliant. You’ll also learn: Practical tips to help you feel the f...