Send us a textA pharmacist who loved chemistry. An ER doctor who loved the chase. A mother who needed steadier hours and a body that needed steadier rhythms. Ros Jabar—Dr Ros—shares how a lifetime of pivots forged a simple, humane way to help people who aren’t “ill” yet aren’t thriving. Her story winds from rejection letters and late-night A-levels to a coffee hut that paid for med school, a weekend pharmacy that kept the lights on, and the eventual birth of Rosmedics, a clinic built on safety, context and common sense.We unpack WILL—Wellness and Health in Life—a seven-principle framework born from real life and clinical pattern-spotting. Think habits that defeat procrastination, sleep that respects circadian rhythm, light that nourishes vitamin D and mood, breathing that calms the nervous system, movement that fits real days, food that grows rather than comes in packets, and space to switch off. Ros explains how these elements help the “not sick, not well” majority reclaim energy, weight, focus and joy. We get candid about colleague scepticism, why evidence still matters, and how clinicians can responsibly counter loud but risky health hacks on social media.Inside the clinic, Ros blends personalisation and measurement—blood panels, practical coaching and supportive modalities like IV nutrients, NAD, hyperbaric oxygen and infrared—always with the rule that lifestyle sits upstream and medicine is there when pathology arrives. We talk regulation, GMC appraisal, the realities of running a mission-led business, and a bold plan to pilot WILL with schools, law firms and hospital cohorts so simple health literacy starts earlier and spreads faster. If you’ve ever felt “fine” but far from flourishing, this conversation maps a road back to better.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review with the one habit you’ll start this week.Guest BiographyDr Ros Jabar, also known as Dr Ros, is the founder of RosMedics and the creator of WHiL—a wellness programme built around seven practical, evidence-informed lifestyle principles. With roots in pharmacy and emergency medicine, Ros made a powerful shift into holistic care after facing her own midlife health challenges. Her work blends clinical expertise with a common-sense, empowering framework to help clients bridge the gap between “not sick” and truly thriving. She is based in Cardiff and is passionate about supporting women through hormone transitions and health optimisation with clarity, compassion and clinical rigour.Contact DetailsWebsite: 🌐 RosMedics.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ros/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RosMedicsAesthetics/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosmedics/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

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