"Hug your loved ones. Don’t take time for granted" was the powerful message from the widow of Dr Michael Mosley, as she collected an award on his behalf.

Michael Mosley’s widow thanked his fans for the ‘outpouring’ of support, and delivered a poignant message as she collected an honour for his Just One Thing podcast.

Dr Clare Bailey Mosley was presented with the Hall of Fame Award at the British Podcast Awards saying, “I wish more than anything that Michael was here to be collecting this."

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“Life can be shorter than you imagine, and so if there is one thing you do today, hug your loved ones, tell them they are loved, don’t ever take time for granted.”

Dr Bailey Mosley was making one of her first public appearances at the awards ceremony in London last night (Thursday 26 September) since her 67-year-old husband died of natural causes, when he collapsed while walking on the Greek island of Symi in June.

His BBC Radio 4 Just One Thing podcast started in 2021 and revealed simple tips that were scientifically proven to improve your health. They included standing on one leg to improve your body and brain, and the benefits of cold showers.

“Micheal knew that Just One Thing had really connected with people, he loved the simplicity of the format and genuinely being able to help people,” said Dr Bailey Mosley.

“The outpouring to me and my family in the last three months has shown us it wasn’t just the podcast they loved, it was Michael too.”

She added: “He spent many happy hours in our cupboard, making Just One Thing. My role was to supply coffee and sound effects.”