In 2023, the World Health Organisation declared loneliness a global health crisis, highlighting an alarming rise in its rates.

But what factors are contributing to this loneliness crisis?

In this episode of Beyond the Limits, hosts Mike and Matt are joined by Amy Perrin, founder of the Marmalade Trust, who delves into the devastating psychological and physical effects of loneliness. Amy was awarded an OBE in 2024 for her dedicated efforts in tackling this crisis, and has previously been recognised in the Independent’s ‘Happy List’ as one of the 50 people making the world a happier place.

Join us as we explore how we can confront this growing issue and devise strategies to combat the rising loneliness crisis in our communities.

For more information, visit https://www.marmaladetrust.org/

In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.

Subscribe to our fortnightly podcast to get clear insights on the latest health trends, wellness fads, and performance medicine breakthroughs.

We cut through the confusion so you can be better informed and in control of your health.

Discover if CBD actually delivers on its various promises: from anxiety relief to better sleep, does CBD actually work?

Drinks, oils, tinctures.....even leggings and mascara!

It seems CBD is infused in everything, these days.

But whilst many swear by its relaxing qualities, and capacity to improve anxiety, chronic pain, and sleep, does the science back this up? And are there any risks to this cannabis plant derivative?

Matt and Mike discuss this modern day health and wellness phenomenon.

In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.

Subscribe to our fortnightly podcast to get clear insights on the latest health trends, wellness fads, and performance medicine breakthroughs.

We cut through the confusion so you can be better informed and in control of your health.

How do we achieve high performance? And how best do we share knowledge and experience?

From freezing in the face of major trauma in South Africa to soaring over Sydney in a helicopter, Dr Robbie Lloyd is an Emergency Medicine Consultant passionate about the pursuit of high performance.

In this episode we explore his passion project - Coffee and Cases - and disagree, without a huge amount of expertise, over the benefits of AI.

https://robertlloyd.substack.com/

Book Recommendation: Co-Intelligence - Ethan Mollick

Subscribe to gain fortnightly credible insights into health trends, wellness fads, peak performance and medical breakthroughs......and also two middle aged doctors chewing the fat.

Given the general level of ignorance of the Beyond the Limits hosts when it comes to anything dentistry related, we're delighted (and relieved) to welcome Dr Anni Seaborne, Head of General Dentistry at Bupa, to shed some light on the topic.

What whitening products are most effective? And can they be dangerous?

What's the best type of toothbrush? And what about flossing?

Anni tackles these questions (and more), Matt reveals he's got veneers, and together we stumble through some terrible puns in the intro.

VO2 Max is the reserve of the endurance athlete with the smart watch that's worth more than your car, right?

Or is it more useful than that?

Could this mysterious number may play a more important role, and provide a useful metric into your overall health.

Matt (represented GB as a triathlete) and Mike (a slow 5km run every other week) compare notes.

Every 2 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer.

This week we're joined by Consultant Oncologist Dr Harry Gasper to explore developments in cancer care, raising rates of cancer in the young, and less traditional treatments promoted in some corners of the internet.

We also look at the latest study postulating exercise as an effective means of reducing recurrence in bowel cancer, outlined in the article below:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/01/exercise-better-than-drugs-after-cancer-treatment-international-trial-finds

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We've focused previously on the potential role of Psychedelics in Mental Health, but given the legal status in the UK it's difficult to explore the practicalities of psychedelic therapy.

This is where Nigel Pedlingham comes in. Nigel is a plant medicine practitioner and psychedelic coach based in the Netherlands.

What does a psychedelic experience look like? Does it work? And perhaps even more importantly, is it safe?

If you would like to read more about Nigel's work, his website is https://www.psychedelicselfdiscovery.com/

Creatine has always been the reserve of gym-lovers and body builders.

Does it work? And are there risks?

And does this inexpensive supplement potentially have a role in brain health?

Mike and Matt investigate.