Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science
Presenter
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
Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science
Discover how connection, community and a sense of belonging can transform lives-and why everyone deserves a place at the table.
Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science
In conversation with Geeta Vara, author of Ayurveda and Rasāyana, exploring Ayurveda, ageing well and why working with nature matters.
Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science
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.
Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science
In conversation with Ananda-Jey Wojciech, Co-founder of WITHIN the Darkness Retreats to explore deep rest, self-discovery and healing beyond fear.
Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science
In conversation with Anna Davies, Psychoeducation Manager at Self Space, on anxiety, emotional literacy and making mental health more human, accessible and stigma-free.
Ancient Wisdom: Modern Science
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.
