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PR, Media & Published Features

Over the years, I've had the opportunity to share my story, ideas and experiences through newspapers, magazines, podcasts and interviews. From overcoming personal challenges and building businesses to exploring health, family and the choices we make in life, I've always enjoyed sharing what I've learned and encouraging others to question convention.

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Here you'll find a collection of my media features, interviews and published work.

National & Local Media

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2. Podcasts, interviews & guest appearances

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3. Own work, speaking & recognition

Featured in Dorset Biz | October 2023

In this feature, Simon and I shared the story behind expanding our successful pet bone broth business, Boil & Broth, with the launch of British Broth Company. We discussed our passion for traditional foods, the growing interest in gut health and our ambition to bring natural, nourishing products to more people.

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Featured in Dorset Live | October 2022

In this interview, I shared my personal experience of struggling with recurring health problems after pregnancy and how changing my diet and discovering bone broth transformed my approach to wellbeing. I also discussed the challenges that inspired Simon and me to build Boil & Broth.

Featured in Woman Magazine 

In this feature, I shared how struggling with my health after two pregnancies led me to take control of my diet and discover the benefits of bone broth and gut health. What began as a personal journey to feel better became a life-changing experience, inspiring me to start my own bone broth business.

Featured in Bella Magazine | July 2025

I was delighted to share my personal health journey with Bella Magazine, explaining how I overcame years of struggling with my weight and health after having children. What began as a determination to feel better led me to discover bone broth, lose six stone and eventually build a business inspired by my experience.

Featured in The Mirror | September 2024

In this feature, I shared how struggling with my health and weight after having my children led me to question conventional approaches to food and wellbeing. Through my own research and lifestyle changes, I lost six stone and discovered a new path that would eventually inspire my business.

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Featured in The Sun | November 2024

From losing six stone to building a successful bone broth business, I shared my personal health journey with The Sun, including how questioning conventional advice led me to discover a different approach to food, health and wellbeing.

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1. National & Regional Press

My Dog Made Me Do It Naturally - Cat Jepson

I joined the My Dog Made Me Do It... Naturally! podcast to share my personal health journey and how discovering bone broth and kefir water changed my approach to food and wellbeing. We discussed the importance of gut health, the benefits of traditional nutrition for people and pets, and why taking responsibility for our own health can make such a difference.

Westies & Besties Podcast – The Food Every Vet Should Be Talking About!

I joined Alex Griffin on the Westies & Besties Podcast to discuss the benefits of bone broth for dogs, gut health and the importance of natural nutrition. We also explored my personal health journey, the story behind Boil & Broth and the exciting findings from our canine microbiome research.

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Keto-Pro Podcast – The Shocking Secret Behind Bone Broth

I joined Richard Smith on the Keto-Pro Podcast to discuss my personal health journey, the discovery of bone broth and how it inspired me to build Boil & Broth. We explored traditional nutrition, gut health and why I believe returning to simple, natural foods can make such a difference to our wellbeing.

In the Spotlight with Rachel Spencer

In this interview, I shared the story behind Boil & Broth, from my personal health journey and discovering bone broth to building a business with Simon. We explored the inspiration behind the brand, the challenges of entrepreneurship and my passion for helping people and their pets through traditional nutrition.

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A Dog’s Life with Anna Webb & Carol Hughes

I joined Anna Webb and microbiologist Dr Carol Hughes to discuss our groundbreaking Biome Broth Study, exploring how adding bone broth to a dog's diet could influence their gut microbiome. We shared the research behind the study, the encouraging results observed after just four weeks, and why understanding gut health is so important for our dogs.

A Dog’s Life with Anna Webb | May 2024

I joined Anna Webb on her podcast A Dog’s Life to share my personal health journey, how I discovered bone broth and why I believe gut health is so important for both people and dogs. We also discussed the story behind Boil & Broth, the benefits of dehydrated bone broth and our exciting canine microbiome research.

2. Podcasts, interviews & guest appearances

Gut Health for Dogs - Ebook 2024

Drawing on my passion for natural nutrition and gut health, I wrote this eBook to help dog owners better understand the importance of their pet’s digestive health.

The guide explores the connection between diet, the gut microbiome and overall wellbeing, offering practical advice to help owners make more informed choices about their dogs’ nutrition.

Be Candida Free – My First Book 2018

Be Candida Free was my first published book, inspired by my personal journey of overcoming health challenges after having children.

I wanted to share the research, dietary changes and practical steps that helped me regain control of my health. 

Boil & Broth Wins Business Growth Award 2026

Another proud moment for Simon, me and the Boil & Broth team! We were delighted to win the Business Growth Award 2026 at the Love Local Trust Local Awards in Dorset.

From humble beginnings to building a growing business with customers across the UK and overseas, this award recognises the hard work, determination and passion that have gone into our journey.

Winner of Innovation - Love Local Tust Local - 2022

In 2022, we were successful to win the Love Local Trust Local 2022 innovation award. Recognising our success in our bone broth journey and the innovation of frozen bone broth to dehydrated bone broth.

Boil & Broth Wins the Pet Industry Federation Export Award - 2025

One of our proudest moments was winning the Export Award at the 2025 Pet Industry Federation Awards. What started as my personal journey to improve my health grew into an award-winning business supplying our naturally dehydrated bone broth to customers around the world.

Own Podcast - Wags & Wellness

I launched Wags & Wellness to share my passion for natural dog health and help owners make more informed choices about their pets' wellbeing.

Through conversations with experts, business founders and passionate dog lovers, we explore everything from gut health and nutrition to natural remedies and everyday pet care.

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3. Own work, speaking & recognition

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