Josie Gibson's Alternative Healing Journey with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Josie Gibson, the popular This Morning host, has publicly revealed her engagement with alternative healing methods through the use of a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. In a recent Instagram video shared on Thursday, the 41-year-old television personality appeared relaxed and in high spirits as she rested inside the compact chamber while wearing an oxygen mask.
The presenter showcased her recent weight loss in a black sports bra and playfully held up a peace sign to the camera during the session. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves patients breathing 100% pure oxygen at pressures ranging from 1.5 to 3 times normal atmospheric levels, a medical process typically employed for treating decompression sickness and severe infections.
The Medical Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
This specialized treatment offers multiple therapeutic advantages by significantly increasing blood oxygen levels throughout the body. The enhanced oxygenation promotes accelerated tissue repair, reduces inflammation and swelling, and stimulates overall healing processes. While the medical community recognizes these benefits for specific conditions, Josie did not disclose her particular reasons for undergoing the treatment.
Instead, she captioned her social media post with a lighthearted comparison: "Some women treat themselves to designer handbags and some women treat themselves to hyperbaric oxygen chamber #alternativehealing." This revelation comes amidst significant career developments for the television presenter.
Strictly Come Dancing Negotiations and Career Moves
Recent reports indicate that Josie Gibson has reportedly signed as the first celebrity contestant for this year's Strictly Come Dancing season. The BBC competition, scheduled to begin in September with a refreshed format following several professional dancer departures, has been pursuing the presenter for some time.
Broadcasting executives believe her authentic, down-to-earth charm could provide the perfect boost for the show's new direction. A source revealed to The Sun: "Josie has been on the BBC's radar for a while and they've not given up their pursuit. They're hoping this year is the year, and talks are progressing well."
The insider added: "Bosses are convinced her down-to-earth charm will be the boost this year's new-look show needs. Warm and engaging, she's just what they require right now and will be a sure-fire hit with fans." This potential signing follows the BBC's previous unsuccessful attempt to secure Josie three years ago when she instead joined ITV's I'm A Celebrity, where she finished in fourth place.
Television Career and Personal Life Balance
Josie Gibson first achieved national recognition by winning the eleventh series of Big Brother in 2010, securing the highest public vote percentage in the show's history. She joined This Morning as a competition announcer in 2019 before receiving her first presenting opportunity two years later. Currently, she serves as a regular co-host alongside presenters including Ben Shephard, Cat Deeley, Dermot O'Leary, and Alison Hammond.
Despite her professional success, Josie has openly discussed the challenges of balancing her career with single motherhood. She shares seven-year-old son Reggie with her former partner and has humorously suggested that "mums shouldn't look up to her" as a role model due to the difficulties she sometimes faces.
In a candid interview with OK! Magazine, she explained: "Mums don't look up to me. I'm juggling, I'm struggling, I'm stressed. I am just like any other mum out there. It's all a juggle and it's all a learning curve and I am just trying to hold it together."
Personal Priorities and Future Aspirations
The television personality has deliberately chosen to maintain a part-time position with This Morning to prioritize her parenting responsibilities. She emphasized: "I only get to be a mum once and you never get that time back. I need to be down this neck of the woods. I love the West Country. That's where I'm from. That's where I feel myself and that's where I feel like I can grow."
Josie currently resides in a caravan with her son while extensive renovations continue on her home, a situation that has surprised some neighbors given her successful television career. Insiders suggest she remains content with her modest living arrangements and would "happily live in a caravan forever" but expresses desire for a stable romantic partnership.
A source close to the presenter explained: "Josie will sing it from the rooftops: she wants to settle down with a nice man and give her son a stable family life. You can tell from the way she talks she's been burned in the past, but she's still optimistic, she is someone who loves being in love and often gives relationship advice to those going through it."
Recent Speculation and Professional Projects
Earlier this month, speculation about Josie's romantic life emerged when she was photographed alongside social media personality Sam Wolfenden while co-presenting This Morning at Cheltenham races. However, it has since been revealed that Wolfenden is engaged to his childhood sweetheart Grace Richardson, with whom he shares a daughter.
Meanwhile, Josie continues to document her home renovation journey through her television program Josie Gibson's Big Country Build. Her diverse television portfolio includes appearances on numerous popular shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, Loose Women, The Jump, Cooking with the Stars, I'm A Celebrity, and The Masked Singer UK.
The BBC is currently undergoing additional changes to its flagship dance competition, with plans to replace long-time hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for both Josie Gibson and the BBC for comment regarding the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing negotiations and her alternative healing journey.
