TOP 10 PODCASTS OF 2025

What an incredible year in podcasting it has been… We @thewildandwellcollective are so grateful to every single one of our listeners! By the end of 2025 we will have hit over 120 episodes and 5014+ downloads!

So if you have been tuning in each week, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, it really means so much to us, our community is what makes this so special and why we keep showing up each week!

Btw if you haven’t been listening… What’s going on, head to apple podcasts or spotify and start bingeing episodes now!

We’ve had some incredible guests this year and also recorded some killer solo episodes, so I wanted to do a little end of year round up of yours and our favourite episodes! I hope you enjoy 😀

1. Ep 74: The Mind-Body Connection to Libido: Why Desire Is About More Than Biology
   In this episode, we explore what fuels desire and what dims it. Is libido purely a matter of hormones, or does emotional connection, self-image, and daily stress play a more significant role than we realise? We chat about the actual forces behind libido, challenging common misconceptions and exploring how biology, emotions, and mindset work together. We also discuss hormone balance, stress management, confidence, and natural ways to restore a thriving sex drive. If you or your partner have ever wondered why desire fades, and how to bring it back, this conversation is for you - listen here!
   
   
2. Ep 85: Red Light, Heal Right: The Wonders of Red Light Therapy
   In this episode, we unpack the science and surprising everyday benefits of red light therapy, from improved skin and sleep to muscle recovery, mental clarity, and metabolism. With over 6,000 studies backing it, this tool is more than a trend… It’s a gateway to letting your body do what it was designed to do: restore itself. Whether you're navigating chronic fatigue, curious about skin health, or seeking natural performance boosts, this conversation breaks down how red light therapy works and how to use it wisely. Tune in here!
   
   
3. Ep.71: Heart Disease Prevention Made Simple with Dr. Kelly Ratheal
   How early do heart health and chronic diseases begin to take root? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Ratheal, a board-certified cardiologist and certified clinical lipidologist, to discuss the vital importance of early preventive care. From the role of hormones and sleep to cutting-edge insights into cardiovascular prevention, Dr. Ratheal shares tools and techniques that empower individuals to optimize their health at any stage of life. It’s never too early or too late to ask: What is my risk, and how can I reduce it? Tune in here!
   
   
4. Ep. 73: The Future of Weight Loss: Science Meets Sustainable Health
   How can the synergy of scientific innovation and mindful lifestyle changes unlock sustainable weight loss and optimal health? In this episode, we share groundbreaking insights into weight loss medications and peptides like semaglutide and cagrilintide and discuss how these tools, when used responsibly, can help reset metabolic health and support long-term well-being. We also dive into the science behind these medications and strategies to help you break through weight loss plateaus - tune in here!
   
   
5. Ep. 87: Beyond the Pain: Pip Lodge on Fertility, Endometriosis & Reclaiming the Female Body
   In this episode, Pip Lodge, women’s health practitioner and founder of Bloom Massage Therapy, shares her hands-on approach to healing that helps women reconnect with their bodies, their cycles, and their sense of hope. We discuss how hormonal pain is often rooted in more than biology, why emotional release is essential to physical recovery, and what it means to treat the cause, not just the symptoms, of women’s health struggles - tune in here!
   
   
6. Ep. 97: GLP-1, Ozempic & Natural Alternatives: What You Really Need to Know
   This episode explores the trending topic of GLP-1, the hormone behind weight loss medications like Ozempic. We break down how it functions in the body, from regulating blood sugar to influencing satiety and insulin sensitivity, GLP-1 plays a pivotal role in maintaining metabolic health. We guide you through five proven, research-backed methods to naturally stimulate GLP-1 using whole foods, targeted supplements, gut-nourishing fibers, and protein-rich meals. Whether you’re considering medication or curious about holistic alternatives, you don’t want to miss this one! Listen here!
   
   
7. Ep. 100: Self-Discovery & Healing Through Internal Family Systems with Jo Green
   What if anxiety, anger, or procrastination weren’t flaws to “fix,” but messages from parts of you trying to help? In this episode, master coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner Jo Green joins us to explore the powerful inner work of meeting, understanding, and integrating your “parts” with compassion. Jo unpacks the core principles of IFS and shares practical tools and gentle reframes to show how creating space between “you” and your emotions can lead to more self-trust, resilience, and freedom - listen here!
   
   
8. Ep. 69: Health for the Long Haul: Creating a Lifestyle you can Maintain
   In this episode, I break down my three-step framework: strengthen, heal, and nourish, designed to help my clients overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances, and gut issues while building a sustainable approach to wellness. We discuss how foundational habits like hydration, sleep, and stress management can unlock profound and lasting health benefits as well as share some practical strategies to simplify your health journey, avoid overwhelm, and help you develop a deeper understanding of your body. Listen here!
   
   
9. Ep. 77: Seed Cycling: The Natural Way to Balance Your Hormones with Rochelle Vranjes Marreiros
   Have you ever been told the hormonal symptoms you’re experiencing are “normal,” leaving you frustrated, dismissed, or wondering if there’s a better way? In this episode, we sit down with Rochelle Vranjes Marreiros, founder of Seed Cycle Blend, to explore the science-backed benefits of seed cycling for hormone balance, menstrual health, and overall well-being. From reducing PMS symptoms to supporting perimenopause and menopause, Rochelle shares how a simple, whole-food approach can make a lasting impact by improving your cycle, enhancing fertility and optimizing your body’s natural rhythms - listen here!
   
   
10. Ep. 86: Behind the Brew: Insights on Coffee, Health, and Caffeine's Complexities
    In this episode, we challenge everything you think you know about caffeine by unpacking the science behind how it influences your brain, hormones, and nervous system and why timing, tolerance, and even the quality of your coffee could make all the difference. We cover an under-the-radar compound in coffee that could support your brain health, and reveal how mold toxicity might be showing up in your morning cup as well as share some practical insights with you on how to build a better relationship with caffeine, without quitting entirely. Tune in here.