The House of Wellness

Full Episode: Former Masterchef Judge Simon Gault, Dr Michelle Dickinson, Anna Lorck, And Piyara Perera

Jun 14, 2025
Simon Gault, chef and entrepreneur who lost 32 kg and beat type 2 diabetes. Anna Lorck, former MP turned wellness studio owner who embraces hot/cold plunge therapy. They discuss kitchen stress and coping, meal prep and label reading, pivoting into wellness and ice-bath training, and the design of deli, classes and a 21-day health reset.
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INSIGHT

Autumn Clean Prevents Winter Trapped Allergens

  • An autumn deep clean matters because open-summer windows let pollen and allergens settle, then winter hunkering traps them inside.
  • Removing summer-settled dust, mold and allergens before closing windows reduces indoor exposure months later.
ANECDOTE

Anna's First Ice Bath Journey In Bali

  • Anna Lorck tried hot and cold plunge therapy in Bali, starting with feet then full submersion; she progressed from 30 seconds to 3–5 minutes in one day.
  • The cycle of hot then cold produced strong endorphin/dopamine effects and clarity that hooked her.
ADVICE

Use Breathwork To Do Cold Plunges

  • Pair cold plunge exposure with breathwork training to manage the stress of immersion and extend tolerance.
  • Anna trained under Johannes Egberts and now runs mobile ice-bath sessions, teaching breathing techniques first.
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