Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS
What does podcast success really look like?
In a world chasing viral hits and follower counts, success often hides in places less glamorous but far more meaningful—like the DM that says,
"That episode helped me rethink how I treat my body."
Since launching Metabolic Wellbeing Without the BS, we’ve:
✅ Hit 5,000+ downloads in just over a year
✅ Released weekly episodes without fail
✅ Welcomed brilliant guests who bring real stories, not filtered perfection
✅ Built a trusted space for conversations on insulin resistance, gut health, light exposure, burnout, postpartum care & more
📊 For context, most podcasts never make it past episode 7, and the average show sees less than 150 downloads per episode. So to reach this milestone organically—without big sponsors or a production team—is something we’re proud of.
✨ But numbers aside, here’s what really matters:
- People are listening—and changing.
- They’re reflecting, challenging norms, and asking better questions about health.
- They’re finding community in curiosity, and that’s powerful.
Special gratitude to every guest and listener who’s helped grow this ripple.
Because this isn’t just a podcast.
It’s a reminder: you don’t need more noise. You need more truth.
📥 Curious? Dive into an episode.
And if you're ready to go deeper—our Metabolic Wellbeing Workshops await.
🚀 What’s Next?
We’re taking things to the next level with the launch of our groundbreaking books:
📖 Metabolic Wellbeing Without the BS – It Starts with YOU, now available on Amazon
📖 Breaking the Myths of Metabolic Wellbeing from Z - A
These must-read titles will challenge conventional wisdom, bust common health myths, and empower YOU to take control of your metabolic health, insulin resistance, gut health, mental clarity, and weight management.
🎧 Join the Conversation & Take Action!
✅ Listen & Transform Your Health 👉 Podcast Link
✅ Support & Subscribe 👉 Buzzsprout Subscription
Be part of the global movement for metabolic wellbeing—because your health starts with YOU! 💪🔥
Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS
The Athlete-Scientist: What Drives Professor Vignir Helgason
The Athlete-Scientist: What Drives Professor Vignir Helgason
How does a semi-pro footballer from Iceland become one of the UK’s leading cancer researchers?
You’ll want to hear this. 👇
Meet Professor Vignir Helgason — a scientist whose journey proves that culture, curiosity and purpose can shape extraordinary careers.
🇮🇸 Where it started: Iceland
In Iceland, sport isn’t a hobby — it’s part of who you are.
The teamwork, discipline and resilience Vignir learned on the football pitch?
They became the foundation for everything that came next.
⚽➡️🧬 Football to Cancer Research
Yes… he really went from semi-pro footballer to cancer researcher.
Because once he became fascinated by metabolism, energy and how cells behave, he followed that curiosity all the way to Glasgow.
🧬 A career built on breakthroughs
• Studied Biology in Iceland
• Worked at deCODE genetics
• PhD at the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute
• Postdocs in world-leading leukaemia research
• Prestigious fellowships (Kay Kendall, John Goldman)
• Senior Lecturer → Reader → Professor
• Awarded the Cancer Research UK Programme Foundation Award
Today, Vignir leads research into autophagy + energy metabolism in Myeloid Leukaemia, targeting the stem cells that drive drug resistance.
🔬 Inside the world of cancer research
In our conversation, Vignir opens up about:
• The pace + pressure behind breakthroughs
• Why there’s no “magic bullet” for cancer
• How prevention + tech are changing everything
• The emerging success stories most people never hear
🔎 Why his story matters
Because it shows that the same things that build athletes — grit, commitment, curiosity, teamwork — also build world-leading scientists.
Metabolism connects it all.
Join the Global Movement for Metabolic Wellbeing! 🌍✨
In just 12 months, we’ve launched over 50 powerful weekly podcasts, sparking conversations on health, wellness, and longevity in 70+ countries and 700+ locations worldwide! Featuring insights from world-renowned thought leaders—including Rob Lufkin, Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, Stephen Sideroff, Dominic D'Agostino, Professor Thomas Seyfried, Dr. Erin Bellamy, Nicole Laurent, John Hagel, and many more—we uncover real stories and science-backed strategies to help you reclaim your most valuable asset: your health.
🚀 What’s Next?
We’re taking things to the next level with the launch of our groundbreaking books:
📖 Metabolic Wellbeing Without the BS – It Starts with YOU
📖 Breaking the Myths of Metabolic Wellbeing from Z - A
These must-read titles will challenge conventional wisdom, bust common health myths, and empower YOU to take control of your metabolic health, insulin resistance, gut health, mental clarity, and weight management.
🎧 Join the Conversation & Take Action!
✅ Listen & Transform Your Health 👉 Podcast Link
✅ Support & Subscribe 👉 Buzzsprout Subscription
Be part of the global movement for metabolic wellbeing...
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