Is Coffee Good for You? The AI Monk & Gut–Brain Health

The Wellness Scoop

Mental Health, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 5.9K Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the headlines shaping how we think about brain health, everyday habits and modern wellness. First up, we look at a major long-term study exploring tea and coffee consumption and dementia risk, and what it adds to the conversation around coffee and brain health. Then, we unpack the growing evidence linking gut health, inflammation and cognitive decline, and why what’s happening in the gut may matter more for the brain than we once thought. And finally, we turn to what’s trending in wellness, from the viral AI monk offering algorithmic calm to the resurfacing of AG1 supplement data, and what both stories reveal about trust, influence and the commodification of wellbeing online. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:32.5	Welcome to the Wellness Scoop, your twice weekly dose of health and wellness inspiration. And as always,
0:39.4	we are both here as your host. I'm Ella Mills. And I'm Rihanna Lambert. And after a decade in
0:45.3	the wellness industry, we know it's overwhelming and confusing. So that's why we're here to
0:50.4	cut through the noise and make healthier living simple, fun and personal.
0:55.0	As always, guys, thank you for being here. It is raining again, Rhee, it's rained every day,
1:01.2	officially in the UK of 26. We're beating every record and I have to say, I am fed up.
1:08.6	I'm over it. Yeah, but you've got dogs and I feel like you have to go out in the
1:11.4	rain, whereas, you know, I just get lazy and unhealthy. But I've just like, it's got to stop.
1:17.7	Anyways, I imagine it's getting to you guys as well, although we have had some funny emails from
1:23.3	our listeners in places like Australia who are like, oh, interesting, you're complaining about the cold.
1:28.8	It's been a heat wave here. It's so hot. I'm ready for cold. So it's a good reminder of the fact
1:34.1	we too often want what we can't have. Well, also, that's why we're here. You can have a
1:39.8	listen to us no matter the weather. I love it, Rhie. Okay. What have we got coming up for you guys on today's
1:45.9	show? Okay, today we have is coffee actually good for your brain and how much is too much?
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