Introducing Feel Good Formula
You’ve tried the 12-step skincare routines, scrolled the TikTok "wellness" rabbit holes, and bought every supplement under the sun. Yet, while you're busy juggling a career, a packed social calendar, and the endless chaos of daily life, you’re still left wondering: is any of this actually working for me?
Welcome to Feel Good Formula, a brand-new podcast hosted by Zara McDermott and expert nutritionist Dr Emily Prpa. Think of us as your weekly, honest girls' chat. Each episode, Zara and Emily sit down with special guests to nosey into the realistic wellbeing habits, rituals, and routines that genuinely help them protect their energy, manage busy lives, and feel good.
From gut health and skincare to sleep hacks and confidence, we're cutting through the noise and exploring it all, separating the science from the marketing spin.
Meet the Host
Zara McDermott
Zara McDermott is a television presenter, documentary-maker, and media personality who first rose to fame on the fourth series of Love Island in 2018.
Before entering television, she worked as a policy adviser for the UK's Department for Education. Since then, she has established herself as a factual broadcaster, fronting acclaimed BBC documentaries on issues including revenge porn, rape culture, disordered eating, stalking, and online crime. She has also appeared on Made in Chelsea and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023.
Known for using her own experiences to inform her work, McDermott has built a reputation as a presenter who shines a light on important social issues while remaining a prominent figure in British entertainment.
Dr Emily Prpa
Dr. Emily Prpa is an award-winning nutrition scientist, registered nutritionist, and science communicator with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from King's College London. Her research focuses on nutrition, the gut microbiome, and how diet influences physical and mental wellbeing. Following her PhD, she worked as a Research Fellow at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, helping to inform UK food policy.
Today, Dr. Prpa is a Visiting Nutrition Scientist and lecturer at King's College London, as well as a speaker, writer, and media presenter. She is known for making nutrition science accessible, regularly discussing topics including gut health, women's health, protein, and evidence-based nutrition, while helping people cut through misinformation with practical, science-backed advice.
In Partnership with…
Boots
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There’s more noise around wellness than ever before. Every scroll brings new advice on supplements, skincare, and health trends, making it difficult to know what’s right for you. With Boots, wellness can be simpler, helping you build a routine that fits your lifestyle and goals.
Wellness at Boots is about balance. From vitamins and supplements to support mood, relaxation and energy, to products for skincare, gut health, hydration and hormonal wellbeing, Boots offers trusted solutions to help you take care of your whole self and feel your best every day.