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Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science

Michelle Hammond
Michelle Hammond

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Michelle Hammond is an integrative health and wellbeing consultant, Chinese medicine practitioner and multi-award-winning educator with over 30 years’ experience in clinical practice, spa and wellness leadership and professional training. Drawing on ancient medical traditions alongside modern health science, Michelle is known for translating complex ideas into practical, intelligent insights that help people live with greater balance, resilience and vitality. She is the host of Ancient Wisdom: Modern

Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science on UK Health Radio – a weekly programme exploring the enduring principles that support human health and wellbeing.

Through thoughtful conversations with scientists, clinicians, pioneers, and practitioners, the show explores where ancient medical traditions and modern research intersect. From the microbiome and nervous system regulation to sleep, longevity, emotional health, connection, and the healing power of touch, each episode invites listeners to rethink health not as a battle against disease, but as a process of cultivating balance within the living systems of the body, and aligned with the natural world.

At its heart, Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science is about bridging insight with action – helping listeners understand their bodies more deeply and make simple, meaningful shifts that support resilience, vitality, and long-term wellbeing.

Because living well is rarely about doing more.

It’s about understanding what truly matters – and supporting it consistently.

Episodes

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In conversation with Robert Verkerk PhD, exploring regenerative health, food systems, chronic disease and why working with nature may be the future of human wellbeing.

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In conversation with Ananda-Jey Wojciech, Co-founder of WITHIN the Darkness Retreats to explore deep rest, self-discovery and healing beyond fear.

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In conversation with Anna Davies, Psychoeducation Manager at Self Space, on anxiety, emotional literacy and making mental health more human, accessible and stigma-free.

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So many of our young people are struggling! Ben Drabble, CEO of TRAIN Youth on rising anxiety, disconnection and how community, connection and care can help.

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The Power of Sound - How What You Hear Shapes How You Feel with Brian d’Souza a globally recognised sound artist, producer and curator.

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Feeling wired, tired and overwhelmed! Michelle explores why - and shares simple ways to reclaim balance in a busy, demanding world.

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