

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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Mar 18, 2025 • 35min
The Priorities Method - and how to figure out what it is you really want - Lily Silverton
"As a coach, I started to realise that a goal setting approach wasn't hitting the mark"
Follow Lily on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lily_silverton/
Find out more about Lily here: https://lilysilverton.com/
A few things mentioned on the show follow:
Here’s the career TED talk Fiona mentioned https://www.ted.com/speakers/emilie_wapnick
This is Magic Breakfast:
https://www.magicbreakfast.com/
Here’s Sophie’s brain health ep:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-latest-data-on-how-to-radically-improve-your/id1713189123?i=1000672170402
Listen to the episode to get the full low-down on how Lily 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 11, 2025 • 37min
How we're navigating mid-life - Annabel Rivkin and Emilie McMeekan
“We had a series of dinner parties with wonderful midlife women…and the biggest connector was anxiety”
You can find Annabel and Emilie on socials here:
https://www.instagram.com/annabelrivkin/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/emiliemcmeekan/
Join The Midult here https://themidult.com/
Do also follow https://www.instagram.com/themidult/
This is the I’m Absolutely Fine! podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/im-absolutely-fine-by-the-midult/id1437138526
… and on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01hQ1kQyzftDFFJLrPbbKo
You can buy “I'm Absolutely Fine!: A Manual for Imperfect Women” at all the usual bookshops and on all the usual channels.
Annabel and Emilie write a column in the Saturday Telegraph Magazine and Annabel has a column in the Evening Standard’s ES Magazine.
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

Mar 4, 2025 • 38min
Unpacking the buzz around 'deep plane' - a more natural approach to face lifts - Marc Pacifico
“With modern face lifts, you could have a result that looks more natural, looks like you, and – inevitably - lasts longer.”
Follow Marc on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/marcpacifico/
Find out more about Marc here: https://www.marcpacifico.co.uk/
Marc mentioned the TRIGGERnometry podcast – listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/triggernometry/id1375568988
Marc also mentioned Caroline A. Glicksman, MD and Patricia McGuire, MD – both well-regarded surgeons in the US.
Listen to the episode to get the full low-down on how Marc ages well – from his skincare to his 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.

Feb 25, 2025 • 54min
Over 35 yrs in beauty... this is my routine and my must-have products - Nadine Baggott
"There's a revolution happening in skincare"
Follow Nadine on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nadinebaggott/?hl=en
This is Nadine’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/nadinebaggott
Find out more about Nadine here: https://nadinebaggott.com/
Listen to the episode in full to find out how Nadine 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.

Feb 18, 2025 • 54min
I've seen data that this is transforming women's vaginal health - Dr Zoe Williams
“You will have a weakened pelvic floor whether you've given birth vaginally or via a C section.”
Follow Dr Zoe on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drzoewilliams/?igsh=eHIyNXdjb2F4cXg1#
Here’s the Barnes Doula interview mentioned: https://www.thebarnesdoula.com/news/what-its-really-like-to-have-a-doula
Dr Zoe mentioned Professor Nargund at Create Fertility – more info here: https://www.createfertility.co.uk/about/meet-our-team/members/professor-geeta-nargund
Always do your research on egg freezing – further reading here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68505321
Information on the Issviva x Joylux device is here: https://issviva.co.uk/products/joylux-device?srsltid=AfmBOoo-PWy0PK6_qGRboOVJXbS4cuAkXr_86swk3fNtTkChXBBlspyl
On the fragrance side, Dr Zoe mentions https://www.franciskurkdjian.com/ and https://uk.thenueco.com/products/forest-lungs
There are several other episodes mentioned on this one – including:
On at-home health test kits – 29 Oct 2024
On vaginas and vulvas – 3 Sept 2024
On microdosing mushrooms – 30 July 2024
On mushrooms in skincare – 16 Jan 2024
Listen to the episode in full for more on Dr Zoe’s routine and skincare etc.
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

Feb 11, 2025 • 32min
Avoiding fame, finding zen, and why I haven't seen myself in 'Love Actually' - Sienna Guillory
"I was all over the tabloids, and felt massively misquoted - and I found that hurtful."
Follow Sienna on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/guilloryguillorybe/?hl=en
Listen to the episode to get the full low-down on how Sienna ages well – from her skincare to her supplements.
This is Cilento, the part of Italy Sienna was referring to: https://www.embark.org/italy/naples/activity-type/adventures/cilento-and-vallo-di-diano-national-park
This is The Carrier Company https://www.carriercompany.co.uk/
The short film Sienna mentioned is called ‘I’m Here’ and is available on YouTube.
Here’s Maria Popova and The Marginalian https://www.themarginalian.org/
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.

Feb 4, 2025 • 51min
I've tried every treatment / tweakment going; this is what works - Alice Hart Davis
“I get all sorts of people on Instagram saying, ‘but surely you wouldn't put that stuff on your face?’ Yeah, I do. I absolutely do.”
Follow Alice on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alicehartdavis/?hl=en
This is The Tweakments Guide https://thetweakmentsguide.com/
Listen to the episode to get the full low-down on how Alice ages well – from her skincare to her supplements.
Here’s Allergan’s A-Z of medical aesthetics:
https://media.allergan.com/actavis/actavis/media/general/AA_Consumer%20Lexicon%20Glossary_A4%20Landscape_22May24.pdf
Alice mentions a book, ‘Why We Sleep’ – this is by Dr Matt Walker – more here: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/
Alice mentions a few things that Sophie covers off in other podcast episodes – here are some links:
On NAD and the Nuchido supplement: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/we-now-have-hard-evidence-that-this-will-slow-cellular/id1713189123?i=1000665960901
On body treatments (e.g. the Body Ballancer): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cellulite-stretch-marks-stubborn-fat-and-loose-skin/id1713189123?i=1000651847475
On lasers, LED, IPL: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/so-whats-the-deal-with-lasers-led-ipl/id1713189123?i=1000654001047
On at-home devices (inc. LED masks): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/at-home-gadgets-and-devices/id1713189123?i=1000635505441
On RF micro-needling: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-needle-anti-ageing-why-everyones-buzzing-about-sofwave/id1713189123?i=1000670480250
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.

Jan 28, 2025 • 53min
My ultimate make-up recommendations and tips – Caroline Barnes
“If you're using the right tools in the right way, it will make such a difference to your make-up.”
Find out more about Caroline at https://www.carolinebarnes.co.uk/
Follow her on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/carolinebarnesmakeup/?hl=en
Buy Caroline’s make-up brushes here: https://otisbatterbee.com/collections/makeup-brush-sets/products/obxcb-12-piece-makeup-brush-set
Here’s Caroline’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpeedBeautybyCarolineBarnes
And here’s the episode she mentioned on facial cupping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exp5TJ6iKmk
Find out more about Look Good Feel Better here: https://lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy8K8BhCZARIsAKJ8sfQdzKAYm2Umikbi9pLcg6JSyD7a184iCujhv--EZ2gKjlCHYU5WaQwaArp1EALw_wcB
Listen to the episode to get the full low-down on how Caroline ages well – and her full list of make-up tips and product recommendations.
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.

Jan 21, 2025 • 41min
What a beauty editor loves, uses, and rates - Rosie Green
"People always ask what gives the most bang for your buck - and it's these two"
Rosie mentions:
https://www.fionalamb.com/ - hypnotherapist and anxiety therapist
https://www.saradavison.com/ - divorce coach
Michelle Roques-O'Neil – aromatherapist and reiki practitioner – available at
https://thefrenchpharmacy.co/
This is Dr Sophie’s rosacea episode, also mentioned in the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-run-down-on-rosacea-sensitive-skin/id1713189123?i=1000651142069
Listen to the episode to get the full low-down on how Rosie ages well – from her skincare to her supplements.
Buy Rosie’s book and find out more at https://www.lifesrosie.co.uk/
Follow Rosie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lifesrosie/
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.

Jan 14, 2025 • 40min
How I built a £30m brand with collagen as the hero - Maxine Laceby
"In business, I want to be the woman that wasn't there for me"
This is Sophie’s 2024 collagen episode – mentioned on the show:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dr-sophies-collagen-101/id1713189123?i=1000634725358
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6V7QZuHzM4K7vmRGQs6jSF?si=ZC-rtzODRTCHma0Rb8GKMA
This is Maxine’s We Are The City interview – also mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtuPmFLW7AE
More on Josephine Butler here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/27/josephine-butler-the-forgotten-feminist-who-fought-the-uk-police-and-their-genital-inspections
More on Artemisia Gentileschi here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_Gentileschi
More on Coppa Feel here https://coppafeel.org/
Listen to the episode to get the full low-down on how Maxine ages well – from her skincare to her supplements.
Get Absolute Collagen here: https://www.absolutecollagen.com/?utm_content=brand&gclsrc=aw.ds&&tw_source=google&tw_adid=727791043413&tw_campaign=18394523020&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswyhzX1kLUTUDlNnWPgQDwqbpXgzsb5vVysRihlG-D9OmaMJTOPlUpaoaApdxEALw_wcB
Follow Maxine on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maxinelaceby/
Follow Absolute Collagen too while you’re at it https://www.instagram.com/absolutecollagen/
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.


