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ANXIETY | Can you befriend anxiety? Joe Wicks faces his worst fear, with Owen O’Kane
October 5, 2026 · 48 minWhy is anxiety on the rise and is there a better way to manage it… or even befriend it? To find out, Joe Wicks puts himself to the test – by experiencing one of his greatest fears. Joined by renowned psychotherapist Owen O’Kane, Joe…
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SLEEP | What happens when Joe Wicks drastically reduces his sleep? Featuring The Sleep Scientist, Dr Sophie Bostock
September 28, 2026 · 42 minHow concerned should we be if we don’t get enough sleep – and how can we make our rest as restorative as possible? Joined by leading sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock, Joe Wicks radically cuts his sleep time, to see what limited rest does…
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FOOD | What happens when Joe Wicks goes on a fibre fast? Featuring Dr Megan Rossi
September 28, 2026 · 37 minWe all know that our diet has a huge impact on our bodies – but what else might it be doing to us? To find out what our gut microbiome does to our moods and energy levels – and how important the gut-brain connection really is – Joe goes on…
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NATURE | What happens when Joe Wicks spends 24 hours alone in the woods? Featuring neuroscientist Katherine Templar Lewis
September 21, 2026 · 38 minHow does spending time in nature affect our physical and mental health – and how can we get the benefits if we live in a busy city? To find out more, Joe Wicks joins conservationist and veteran Merlin Hanbury-Tenison in one of the UK’s…
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MOVEMENT | What happens when Joe Wicks stops moving? Featuring Richard Whitehead, MBE
September 21, 2026 · 38 minWe all know that moving is good for us – but are there more creative ways to do it? Joined by GB Paralympian Richard Whitehead and movement coach Darryl Edwards, Joe Wicks explores what a lack of activity does to our bodies, why exercise…
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Coming Soon from Joe Wicks and Bupa
September 15, 2026 · 1 minEvery day, we’re surrounded by health advice: endless tips, trends, diets, hacks and supposed quick fixes. But when it comes to our bodies and minds, what can genuinely help make a difference – and what is just hype? Guided by world-class…