We teamed up with Joe Wicks to explore some of the biggest questions around our health and happiness. Along the way, he puts himself through intense real-world experiments and gets expert insight into what can actually help make a difference. Subscribe to Health or Hype from Joe Wicks and Bupa now 🎧 Find every episode (and more information) at: http://bupa.com/healthorhype Follow Joe at: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach Follow Bupa at: https://www.instagram.com/bupa/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bupa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bupa/home/

#ad Well… I wasn’t expecting THAT 😳 Apparently, you can learn quite a lot about yourself while you’re asleep… See what I discovered in the Sleep episode of Health or Hype with Bupa 🎧 Subscribe now. [Description: Joe Wicks listens back to a recording of himself snoring while he sleeps and reacts to what he hears.]

Health or Hype Episode 5: Anxiety | Can you befriend anxiety? Joe Wicks faces his worst fear, with Psychotherapist Owen O'Kane, Breathwork Expert Liza Al Sady & Rugby Union Player Ruby Tui Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane reveals why trying to eliminate anxiety can often backfire – and how embracing it can be much more helpful. Joe also explores different ways to feel calm and confident with help from international rugby legend Ruby Tui and breathwork expert Liza Al Sady… but when he gets locked in a Joe-sized box to put the lessons he's learned to the test, how does he cope? SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Safety precautions were strictly monitored throughout the making of this episode. The information on this podcast is for general educational purposes only and isn’t intended as medical advice. If you’re concerned about your own health, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional. Find every episode (and more information) at: http://bupa.com/healthorhype Follow Joe at: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach Follow Bupa at: https://www.instagram.com/bupa/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bupa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bupa/home/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Understanding anxiety 00:59 - What is anxiety? 02:41 - Anxiety vs stress 04:03 - Why you shouldn't fight anxiety 05:42 - Why we numb our feelings 08:12 - Joe's box stress test 16:22 - Addicted to anxiety? 32:12 - Breathwork to calm your body 43:14 - When to seek help 45:12 - 3 tips to manage anxiety

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#ad I’ve reviewed the footage. I may have been hungry. For the Food episode of Health or Hype with Bupa, I put fibre to the test by going on a three-day fibre fast, cutting down to just 10–15g a day to see what effect it had on me. Turns out, I spent quite a lot of it thinking about my next meal 😂 And a few other surprising findings. Subscribe now 🎧 [Description: A supercut of Joe Wicks saying he’s not hungry, followed by clips of him eating different foods.]

Health or Hype Episode 4: Sleep | What happens when Joe Wicks drastically reduces his sleep? With Sleep Scientist Dr. Sophie Bostock. What happens to your body and brain when you’re only getting five hours of sleep a night? From sudden junk food cravings to soaring screen time, Joe experiences the reality faced by many people including parents, shift workers and insomniacs. Sleep scientist Dr. Sophie Bostock reveals the science behind better sleep, why consistency beats perfection and the daily habits that can help you recharge when you’re short on time. SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Safety precautions were strictly monitored throughout the making of this episode. The information on this podcast is for general educational purposes only and isn’t intended as medical advice. If you’re concerned about your own health, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional. Find every episode (and more information) at: http://bupa.com/healthorhype Follow Joe at: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach Follow Bupa at: https://www.instagram.com/bupa/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bupa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bupa/home/ Timestamps: 00:00 - The science of sleep 01:23 - The cost of sleep loss 03:34 - Joe's 5-hour sleep test 09:17 - Sleep loss and sugar cravings 12:56 - Deep sleep vs REM 16:08 - What is sleep apnoea? 21:34 - Shift work and sleep debt 24:27 - Breaking the insomnia cycle 29:18 - Testing popular sleep hacks 35:09 - 3 tips for better sleep

Health or Hype Episode 3: Food | What happens when Joe Wicks goes on a fibre fast? With Dr. Megan Rossi, The Gut Health Doctor. Which diet change plummeted Joe's happiness score from 7 to 3 in just three days? And why does Dr. Megan Rossi advise against the ‘fibremaxxing’ trend? From unpacking the ‘Super Six’ plant-based food groups to finding budget-friendly gut hacks, discover the simple, everyday science behind building a healthier microbiome. SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Safety precautions were strictly monitored throughout the making of this episode. The information on this podcast is for general educational purposes only and isn’t intended as medical advice. If you’re concerned about your own health, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional. Find every episode (and more information) at: http://bupa.com/healthorhype Follow Joe at: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach Follow Bupa at: https://www.instagram.com/bupa/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bupa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bupa/home/ Timestamps: 00:00 - The truth about food 02:14 - What we know about food 05:27 - Food and your gut health 08:31 - How gut health affects mood 10:30 - Why fibre matters 12:15 - Joe's low-fibre experiment 24:14 - The Super Six fibre rule 28:40 - Getting kids to eat plants 34:36 - 3 simple gut health tips