Modern Wellness Podcast

Today on the Modern Wellness Podcast Sammi interviews fitness expert Kenny Santucci. Kenny is a nationally recognised US fitness expert, athlete, and entrepreneur, known for his no-BS approach to training, performance, and personal transformation. Kenny has spent decades at the sharp end of the American fitness industry.

You can find more from Kenny online @kennysantucci and from the STRONG New York festival @strongnewyork. Olus he hosts his own podcast, the Strong New York podcast (@strongafpod).

In this conversation he shares his thoughts on the current state of the US fitness industry, the vital role of community in wellness, and of course, the huge trend in recovery spaces. From the importance of catering to underserved fitness consumers, to the shift in gym equipment trends, and the lessons that entrepreneurs can learn from the US market, Kenny is here with insight from a career that shows why he's considered a thought leader across the healthy and wellness industry.

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First up we look at how in 2026 that whilst we know consumers are more focused on their health than ever before, they also want to look good doing it too. Read more:
Why Adidas Tapped Entire Studios for a Fashion-Forward Performance Line

The team also look at the latest innovation from Hyrox: HYROX YOUNGSTARS. The event, which kicked off in Amsterdam, is aimed at kids and combines the classic endurance sport of running with strength and coordination exercises from functional training, but with adaptations based on the age and stage of maturation for the different age groups. Read more here: https://hyrox.com/hyrox-youngstars/

And in Trending, Adrienne looks at the rise of people seeking out therapy.

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Keith Reesby is a personal development specialist with more than 25 years of experience in human performance and transformation. Combining contemporary psychology, ancient philosophy and lived experience, he has developed the Hero You Process; a proven 10-step framework to help people discover purpose, clarity, and achieve lasting behavioural change.

Keith's expertise has been forged in some of life's most demanding arenas. He has served as a combat helicopter pilot and officer in the Army, competed as an international sportsman, and worked as a life coach, Psychology teacher, businessman, and adventurer. These experiences have given him rare insight into the human condition, and the practical tools to overcome its challenges.

Read more about Keith and The Hero You at keithreesby.com
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First up, the team look at the news that fitness and wellness startups raised $2 billion in 2025, with the category seeing a healthy year-over-year increase amid the rise of wearable tech, lab-testing brands and more https://athletechnews.com/investors-pouring-money-into-fitness-wellness-startups-wearables-2-billion/

Next up, it's the trend everyone's talking about... Sardine Fasting. Experts warn it's a terrible idea, but that's not stopping a shoal of wellness influencers giving it a go. What do you reckon Oli makes of it?

And looking to the future Adrienne has a prediction… are we on the verge of a wellness industry backlash?

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Adrienne speaks with speaker, writer and self-development expert Lily Silverton about her journey from fashion journalism to wellness coaching. They discuss the evolving world of wellness, and the importance of prioritisation in modern life. Lily shares insights from her upcoming book Prioritise This which invites you to press pause and consider what really matters to you.

The book is published on March 26th 2026 and is available to pre-order now! It's an uplifting and deeply practical guide to navigating the challenges of modern life with greater clarity, compassion, and purpose. Blending theory and real-life case stories with accessible exercises and techniques, it offers both the daily steps and big-picture thinking to help you put its insights into life-changing practice.
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