

Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter
Dr Sophie Shotter
Award winning Dr Sophie Shotter and journalist / writer Fiona Mattesini talk about the latest trends and developments in skincare, longevity, and wellness.
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May 27, 2025 • 39min
How to build a skincare brand that blends science with soul - Annee de Mamiel
“The body goes through about 1400 physiological reactions when we’re stressed – and this is undoubtedly reflected in the skin.”
Buy Annee's skincare range here: https://demamiel.com/
Follow De Mamiel skin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demamielskin/
Book a facial with Annee at the Agua Spa at the Sanderson in London.
Listen to the episode to get the full low-down on how Annee ages well – from her skincare to her supplements.
Thanks for listening to Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter – please rate and review the show if you get a moment.
Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/
Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.

May 20, 2025 • 52min
A new approach to the pelvic floor + a protein powder designed for women – Rachel Prince
“There's so many limiting beliefs women have that lifting weights will make their pelvic floor worse.”
Follow Reborn active on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rebornactive/
Follow Louco on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/loucohealth/
Book a session with Rachel here: https://rebornactive.com/
Buy Louco here: https://louco.co/
There are plenty of ideas around modified exercises to help protect the pelvic floor. Here’s one example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBFGr9TpSn8
Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram…
https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
Co-host and producer https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast

May 13, 2025 • 43min
How I recovered from PCOS + an autoimmune disease – and became pregnant - Liberty Mills
"We need to seriously think about endocrine disruptors"
Liberty’s book is out now: ‘360 Fertility: A twelve-week plan for optimising your chance of conception’
Buy Liberty’s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1035429578?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_R1DCEEKPS41F7DNXREA6&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_R1DCEEKPS41F7DNXREA6&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_R1DCEEKPS41F7DNXREA6&bestFormat=true&previewDoh=1
Follow Liberty on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mills.liberty/?hl=en
Dr Sophie and Liberty discussed water filtration and endocrine disruptors – here’s a previous episode with more info and the latest data:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-tap-water-ok-water-filters-explained-the-buzz/id1713189123?i=1000673942291
More on SLE here (Liberty's condition): https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/systemic-lupus-erythematosus
Get PCOS support here: https://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/
Martha Beck's book on integrity is called "The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self".
Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
Co-host and producer https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast

May 6, 2025 • 50min
The Magic of Mushrooms – Part 2 – Andrew Salter (Dirtea)
“What was cool 10 years ago was to drink copious amounts of alcohol and wake up with a hangover – now there’s a massive shift."
Follow Andrew on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/andrewpsalter/?hl=en
Follow Dirtea on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dirteaworld/?hl=en
Buy Dirtea here: https://www.dirteaworld.com/
Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
Co-host and producer https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast

Apr 29, 2025 • 36min
Lifting weights is the panacea of longevity - Claire Sanderson
“HiiT meant my cortisol and lactic acid levels were through the roof”
Follow Claire on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/?hl=en-gb
Follow Women's Health UK here: https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthuk/?hl=en
This is the Women's Health YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwGBV6mXtBB3O-rEQpevYHA
Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
Co-host and producer https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast

Apr 22, 2025 • 38min
In Paris they appreciate a midlife woman – Lisa Armstrong OBE
"I never really enjoyed the party scene."
Find Lisa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/misslisaarmstrong/?hl=en
Find out more about Smart Works the charity here: https://www.smartworks.org.uk/
Want to book with Dr Sophie? Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
Co-host and producer https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast

Apr 15, 2025 • 50min
The Beauty Triangle, entrepreneur life - and an incredible acupuncture story - Francesca Ogiermann-White
“Have a plan, but always be prepared to flex.”
Find Fran on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/francescaogiermannwhite/?hl=en
And the Beauty Triangle is here: https://www.instagram.com/the_beauty_triangle/?hl=en
And online here: https://www.thebeautytriangle.com/
Note that Fran is not offering advice on investments and people should seek qualified advice from a financial advisor if they wish to invest in stocks, shares, property or any other investment opportunities.
Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
Co-host and producer https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast

Apr 8, 2025 • 31min
Navigating a new phase of womanhood - Trish Halpin
“Life is very busy, and we could have a lot of people around us, but still feel very lonely on the inside.”
Follow Trish on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/trishoftheday/?hl=en-gb
Listen to Postcards from Midlife here via an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/postcards-from-midlife/id1491922331
…and here via Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpdt9FgWiYqOq2F8ZIYcX
This is the show's private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/?locale=en_GB
Here's the substack: https://fromlorraineandtrish.substack.com/
Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
Co-host and producer https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast

Apr 1, 2025 • 30min
How to reinvent when life throws a curve ball - Jo Elvin
"I am the middle aged equivalent of the little girl at the swings going ‘will you play with me?"
Follow Jo on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/jo_elvin?igsh=MW5mMmFyazgyOW9kZw==
This is Jo’s substack: https://joelvin.substack.com/about
This is Jo’s (brilliant) podcast on fame: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fame-with-jo-elvin/id1659062309
This is Jo’s (also brilliant) interview with Elizabeth Day: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s15-bonus-episode-how-to-fail-jo-elvin-the-charity/id1407451189?i=1000587836443
This is Jo’s ultimate k-pop hero: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-08-02/taemin-kpop-eternal-new-album-eternal-kcon-interview
Listen to the episode to get the full low-down on how Jo ages well – from her skincare to her supplements.
Thanks for listening to Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter – please rate and review the show if you get a moment.
Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/
Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.

Mar 25, 2025 • 34min
The Magic of Mushrooms - Part 1 - Tom Baxter (Bristol Fungarium)
“We know that with dementia, there’s something within lion's lane that the body is making use of.”
Follow Bristol Fungarium on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bristolfungarium/
See the range (and buy / subscribe) here: https://bristolfungarium.com/
Thanks for listening to Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter – please rate and review the show if you get a moment.
Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/
Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en
…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en
This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/
Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/
The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.


