In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward, Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore the world of Ayurveda — the 5,000-year-old holistic health system built around balance, energy and individual constitution.

Rachel has just returned from an Ayurvedic retreat in the Dolomites, and together they unpack what really happens at an Ayurvedic retreat, the three doshas (Pitta, Vata and Kapha), and why so many women turn to alternative health approaches in midlife.

They discuss oil massages, pulse diagnosis, herbal remedies, digestion, lifestyle balance — and the reality of trying to live Ayurvedically once you’re back home, juggling work and everyday life.

A thoughtful, funny conversation about ancient wisdom, modern wellbeing and finding balance without perfection.

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It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward, Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into the confusing world of modern supplements — from vitamins and minerals to sprays, drops, patches and tinctures that promise everything from better sleep to glowing skin.

They talk honestly about what they take, what’s helped, what was a complete waste of money, and how to tell whether a supplement is genuinely effective or just white-labelled marketing in a pretty bottle. From decoding ingredients with apps to understanding why delivery method matters, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating midlife wellbeing.

If you’ve ever stood in a health shop wondering whether that tiny capsule is actually doing anything… this one’s for you.

New episodes every Monday at 6pm for Mocktail Monday 🍸

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It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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Is meditation really about sitting cross-legged in silence with a perfectly blank mind… or is that just another Instagram myth?

In this episode, Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore what meditation actually looks like in real life — from guided and silent meditations to breathwork, movement, Osho-style active practices, and even the slightly unhinged yoga shaking and gibberish that brought them together on a retreat.

They talk about how normal it is to have 200 thoughts racing through your head while you’re “meditating,” why stillness isn’t the only way to find calm, and how modern meditation is really about nervous-system regulation, not perfection.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “bad at meditating,” this episode is for you.

New episodes every Monday at 6pm for Mocktail Monday 🍸

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It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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This week on Well, That’s Awkward, Susan and Rachel explore what real friendship looks like in midlife. From soul-level connections and “mirror” relationships to being called out by the people who know us best, they ask the awkward but important question: how many truly good friends do we actually have?

An honest, thoughtful conversation about friendship, growth and the relationships that really support our wellbeing.

New episodes every Monday at 6pm for Mocktail Monday 🍸

Stay tuned — new episodes every week.

It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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Friendship is meant to be supportive… so why do some leave us emotionally exhausted?

In Episode 10 of Well, That’s Awkward, Rachel Branson and Susan Osman dive into the uncomfortable truth about toxic friendships — the emotional vampires, the one-sided relationships, and the guilt that keeps us stuck far longer than we should be.

We’re asking the awkward questions:

Is it ever okay to fire a friend?

What does ghosting do to your confidence?

And how do you know when a friendship has crossed from supportive to draining?

Expect honest conversation, laughter, and a few awkward truths — because friendship should fill your cup, not empty it.

Stay tuned — new episodes every week.

It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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Digestive health may not be the most glamorous topic — but it’s one of the most important, especially for women over 40. In Episode 9 of Well, That’s Awkward, hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into the messy, bloated, awkwardly honest world of midlife gut health.

From stubborn bloating to the infamous “hormonal hug” around the waist, this episode explores the digestive issues many women quietly deal with but rarely talk about aloud.

In this episode, Susan and Rachel unpack the mysteries of the midlife tummy — including:

• bloating and digestive discomfort
• the shift in how our bodies store fat
• how hormones affect the gut
• the mixed world of liver cleanses and detox claims
• what gut health fads actually do (or don’t do)

This is real-life wellbeing through a comedic, relatable lens — because sometimes the only answer to bloating… is laughing about it.

Stay tuned — new episodes every week.

It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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Do you ever feel like time is chasing you? In this week’s episode of Well, That’s Awkward, Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore our modern obsession with time, deadlines and productivity.

From Greenwich Mean Time to the ancient lunar calendar, they discuss how rigid schedules fuel stress, why midlife often feels like time is speeding up, and whether slowing down could be one of the most powerful wellness tools we have.

Honest, funny and deeply relatable — this episode is for anyone who’s ever said, “I don’t have time.”

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts + WellbeingMagazine.com

New episodes every Monday at 6pm for Mocktail Monday 🍸

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It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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This week’s episode of Well, That’s Awkward gets prickly — literally. In Episode 7, hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into the world of acupuncture, meridian theory, facial needling and those awkward wellness moments where you find yourself lying completely still… while someone pokes your energy lines with tiny needles.

Acupuncture is one of the most talked-about alternative therapies for women over 40 — especially for stress, hormonal balance, chronic tension, pain relief and ageing support. But is it ancient energetic wisdom… or just an opportunity to become a pin cushion?

Acupuncture, Energy Flow & the Awkward Moment Before the Needle

This episode explores the full spectrum of acupuncture experiences — from Traditional Chinese Medicine to facial rejuvenation.

We talk about:

• How acupuncture works with the meridians of the body
• Facial acupuncture as a natural skin rejuvenation approach
• Why the phrase “just a tiny pinch” is always suspicious
• Eastern philosophy vs Western wellness trends

And yes — we even go there with bee sting therapy.

Because nothing says “healing” like willingly allowing nature to stab your meridians.

East vs West — and Why Women Are Turning to Alternative Healing

Women over 40 are increasingly curious about non-pharmaceutical wellness solutions — and acupuncture is one of the most popular therapies for midlife wellbeing globally.

This episode asks:

• Are we truly supporting energy flow and harmony?
• Or are we just desperate for something that works when stress + hormones + life collide?

It’s funny, honest and full of those awkward moments (including the inner voice debate that always starts right before the first needle goes in…).

Stay tuned — new episodes every week.

It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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