{"podcast":{"title":"Well Enough","slug":"well-enough-7486036","podcast_index_feed_id":7486036,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6877a2d54633a88a38ec3a2a","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/well-enough","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6877a2d54633a88a38ec3a2a/1753267445263-9e7ffc95-4bab-4ffc-a21e-2525ee0ee410.jpeg","author":"The Independent","episode_count":39,"summary":"WELL ENOUGH is here to make sense of the wild world of health and wellness, answering the biggest questions and busting myths and misinformation wide open. How do I know if my gut is healthy? Should I freeze my eggs? What is manifestation? Do I really need therapy? And why is everyone telling me to just be grateful? Join Fitness and Wellbeing Editor Emilie Lavinia and inspiring expert guests as we uncover the truth about mindfulness, the microbiome, fertility, relationships and more. Each episode will tackle a new subject with the help of household names and leaders in their fields, dispelling the nonsense you might have read on TikTok and giving you peace of mind. Fascinated by the pursuit of wellness Emilie Lavinia is one of the UK’s leading health and wellbeing journalists. She’s tried every trend, treatment and life-altering practice, reported on it and lived to tell the tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T12:19:48.259241+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-enough-7486036"},"episode":{"title":"Joe Wicks on protein, his controversial documentary, fatherhood & phone addiction","slug":"joe-wicks-on-protein-his-controversial-documentary-fatherhood-phone-addiction","published_at":"2026-01-21T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-enough-7486036/joe-wicks-on-protein-his-controversial-documentary-fatherhood-phone-addiction","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-enough-7486036","url":"https://shows.acast.com/well-enough/episodes/joe-wicks-on-protein-his-controversial-documentary-fatherhoo","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6877a2d54633a88a38ec3a2a/e/696fc397f66127afddc84643/media.mp3","summary":"Joe Wicks – a national fitness treasure – had a turbulent 2025. After speaking out against protein bars and ultra-processed food, he faced an unexpected backlash. Once the nation’s PE teacher during lockdown, Joe joins us to reflect on the emotional impact of that criticism, and how he balances family life with the pressure to maintain a flawless public image. In this candid chat, Joe discusses his new cookbook, which focuses on helping us add more protein to our diets, and brings his trademark warmth and honesty. He opens up about his concerns around social media, and shares how his children are beginning to understand his rise to fame. Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here   Subscribe to the Well Enough newsletter here Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 02:16 Why is Everyone Obsessed With Protein? 03:10 The Real Benefits of Protein for Women & Perimenopause 05:10 The \"Protein Halo\": Avoiding Ultra-Processed Food (UPF) 06:36 The Link Between Diet, Mood, and Mental Health 08:14 Why Joe Wicks Made the Controversial UPF Documentary 10:11 Facing Backlash from the Fitness Community 12:12 Why the Food Industry Stresses Joe Out 14:15 Is Healthy Eating Too Expensive? 16:32 The Power of Batch Cooking & Meal Planning 18:24 Rejecting \"Perfection\" in Nutrition 20:14 Joe Wicks on Vulnerability and \"Off Days\" 22:11 Why Authenticity is More Important Than a \"Highlights Reel\" 24:00 The Dangers of AI Filters and Fitness Influencers 25:54 How to Beat Phone Addiction 27:18 Joe Wicks on His Political Legacy (The Next Jamie Oliver?) 29:02 Homeschooling and Raising Healthy Kids 31:20 Joe’s Top Tip: How to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables 34:18 Transitioning from Veganism to an Omnivore Diet 37:16 The \"Phone Free Dad\" Rule & Importance of Sleep More from…","meta_description":"Joe Wicks – a national fitness treasure – had a turbulent 2025. After speaking out against protein bars and ultra-processed food, he faced an unexpected b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2615,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/well-enough-7486036/episodes/joe-wicks-on-protein-his-controversial-documentary-fatherhood-phone-addiction/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-enough-7486036/joe-wicks-on-protein-his-controversial-documentary-fatherhood-phone-addiction.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}