Before WellFest 2025 took place, Dominique McMullan – IMAGE Media’s Editorial Director – managed to sneak in chats with some of this year’s headliners, including Sarah King (Head Of WellFest), Jennifer Rock (aka The Skin Nerd), TV Chef Erica Drum and Loretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause Hub.

If you couldn’t make it in person this year, don’t worry, we’ve still got you covered, this episode is like a mini WellFest all in itself – packed with tips, insights and real talk from the pros. Erica Drum shares family?friendly recipes that are quick, nutritious, and delicious. Loretta Dignam busts some stubborn menopause myths and Jennifer Rock, aka “The Skin Nerd,” tells us how she’s stayed so resilient throughout a year filled with personal highs and lows.

In this episode of The Wellness Project, we are joined by the inspiring Deirdre O’Neill, a dual-qualified lawyer with a master’s in Medical Law from King’s College London and the co-founder of Hertility Health. Hertility is revolutionising women’s reproductive health by offering accessible, at-home testing kits that provide critical insights into fertility and hormonal health.

Deirdre shares her journey to founding this pioneering company, why women’s health has been overlooked for so long, and the vital importance of taking control of our wellbeing through knowledge of our reproductive health. We also explore how Hertility’s innovative services are empowering women and discuss the larger systemic issues in medical research and healthcare representation for women.

In this episode of The Wellness Project, we welcome Dr. Caroline West – sex educator, podcaster, columnist, and author—for an insightful conversation on sexual wellness.

At The Wellness Project, we think holistically about wellness, and all the areas of your life that impact your wellbeing. Sexual well-being is a vital yet often overlooked piece of the wellness puzzle. In this episode, Dr. West and Dominique unpack what sexual wellness truly means today, how it impacts other areas of life, and why it’s time to shed the shame and stigma that still surround conversations about sex. We can’t wait to hear what you think.

In this episode of The Wellness Project, we dive deep into the science of sleep with Tom Coleman, a qualified health scientist and sleep coach. Going beyond the basics, Tom explains why sleep quality and quantity are crucial for our physical, mental, and cognitive health.

Dominique and Tom chat about the latest findings on how sleep impacts our brains and bodies, and why prioritising a good night’s rest is one of the best investments we can make in our overall wellness. Tom addresses some of the most common misconceptions around sleep, and offers practical tips on creating an ideal sleep environment. He discusses how factors like diet, temperature, and hormones can significantly affect our sleep quality and for those struggling with a racing mind or dealing with sleep issues tied to life changes like new parenthood or menopause– Tom offers specialised and practical advice.