Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Artificial sweeteners promise a “sugar-free” solution, but what does the science actually show? In this conversation with Emeran Mayer, we explore their impact on the gut microbiome, metabolism, and long-term health, along with how sugar cravings are formed and whether soda myths hold up. Dr. Emeran Mayer Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on Yo...

You think you know what’s stopping you from living a truly fulfilled, meaningful life. You blame lack of time, not enough money, or the constant pressure to do more. But what if the real barrier is how you define wealth and the way society has programmed you to chase success? This week’s guest, Robin Sharma, is a globally respected leadership expert, speaker, and bestselling author of The 5AM Club...

In this heartfelt episode of Five Questions to Nourish the Mind, Body & Soul , Katie Lee opens up about courage, personal growth, and the profound lessons learned through life’s biggest challenges. From a six-year journey to motherhood, to the smallest daily changes like honoring her body’s need for rest. Dr. Katie Lee Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the ful...

Could shifting your eating window radically improve your sleep, energy, and mental clarity? In this clip, we explore the science and personal experience behind eating in a 4–6 hour window, finishing meals by early afternoon. Learn how meal timing affects sleep quality, why hunger before bed can be a good thing, and the fine line between discipline and food restriction. Talmage Johnson Listen to th...

You think you know what’s making you feel exhausted, anxious, or unwell. You blame stress, your hormones, or bad luck. But what if one of the biggest factors is in over half the food you eat and you’ve been told it’s “healthy”? This week’s guest, Milli Hill, is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and author whose latest work reveals the hidden role ultra-processed foods play in women’s health. F...

In this 5 Questions episode, we invite Simon Sinek to speak straight from the heart. From overcoming self-doubt to redefining his relationship with sugar, and learning how listening changed everything, each answer offers unexpected wisdom. Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ *** This episode is sponsored by...

Struggling with gut health but not sure where to begin? Dr. Emily Leeming shares a practical guide with five easy, evidence-backed changes you can implement right now to support your microbiome, digestion, and even mental clarity. Learn how fiber, fermented foods, polyphenols, dietary diversity, and a simple breathing technique can transform your gut, and your overall health. Dr. Emily Leeming Lis...

You think you know what resilience looks like. You picture someone gritting their teeth, pushing through, holding on tight. Someone who climbs mountains without oxygen, survives avalanches, makes it to magazine covers. This week’s guest, Cory Richards, did all of that. He isn’t just a world-renowned climber and National Geographic photographer, he’s someone who has been to the edge, and then even...

What if everything you thought about healing was incomplete? In this 5 Questions episode, Dr. Emilia Vuorisalmi shares the lesser-heard truth behind wellness trends, love addiction, emotional burnout, and the power of simply learning how to breathe again. We explore why self-worth, presence, and storytelling may be the most vital tools for health. Dr. Emilia Vuorisalmi Listen to the full episode⁠...

In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the deep connection between meaning, wisdom, and growth. From the misunderstanding of meaning in modern culture to the importance of shared wisdom, we dive into how self-deception and trauma shape our lives. Is wisdom something we can cultivate alone? John Vervaeke Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode o...

Your neurons can become younger. Your gut can reshape itself in five days. Your immune system can learn to fight cancer. This isn't theory. It's mycology. And it's about to change how you think about what your body can do. This week on Live Well Be Well , I sit down with Dr. Catalina Fernández de Ana Portela, a pioneering mycologist and oncologist who’s spent 26 years unlocking the therapeutic pow...

How does emotional health influence your physical well-being? In this video, Kate Tolo shares her personal journey of how addressing emotional barriers helped transform her diet and overall health. Can emotional healing unlock lasting physical health? Watch to discover how emotional health is the key to unlocking a better, healthier you. Kate Tolo Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What does it cost to follow your own map? Dr. Emeran Mayer, pioneer of the mind-gut connection, shares the unexpected choices that defined his life from resisting conformity to overcoming early fears. In this short, reflective episode, he explains why one small change rewired his path and what he still struggles to make peace with. Dr. Emeran Mayer Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of trauma, suicide, abuse, and emotional processing in the context of psychedelic therapy. Please take care while listening. Viewer discretion is advised. You've been told psychedelics are poison. That healing trauma requires years of talk therapy. What if three sessions could change everything? This week on Live Well Be Well, I sit down with Dr. R...

Sprouts are one of the most nutrient-dense, accessible foods on the planet. In this clip, Doug Evans explains how these tiny plants boost protein, reduce anti-nutrients, and grow without soil or sunlight, making them a simple, powerful upgrade to any diet. Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Watch the full episode on YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . *** If you enjoyed thi...

What happens when you achieve everything you set out to, and still feel empty? In this conversation with Simon Sinek, he shares the painful turning point that led to Start With Why, how ADHD became his greatest asset, and why so many exceptional leaders carry hidden struggles. The answers aren't in performance, they’re in self-awareness, vulnerability, and knowing how to ask the right question...

You've been told your hormones make you irrational. That menopause means cognitive decline, your emotions are just chemistry gone wrong, and your brain is simply too complicated to understand. Science says otherwise. This week's guest, Dr. Sarah McKay, is a neuroscientist, author, and brain health expert who's spent her career dismantling the myths we've been told about women's brains. From the id...

Does understanding your menstrual cycle unlock better health, fertility, and performance? In this conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims, she breaks down the four phases of your cycle, reveals why anovulatory cycles are becoming more common, and explains how stress, diet, and lifestyle directly impact your hormones. From tracking your bleed patterns to understanding why women need different nutrition th...

What if the drug that could save your life… already exists? In this powerful story from David Fajgenbaum, you'll hear how a man on the brink of death discovered an existing drug, never approved for his illness, that brought him back. But the real shock? No one profits from it, so no one’s looking. Learn the hidden world of drug repurposing, AI-driven discovery, and the mission to match life-saving...

Your gut isn't just about what you eat. It’s about how you live, love, feel, and breathe. In this episode of Live Well Be Well , I sit down with Emily Leeming, PhD, gut-brain researcher at King's College London and registered nutritionist whose work bridges the gap between cutting-edge microbiome science and practical wellness, to uncover the hidden forces shaping your microbiome. We go far beyond...

What if failure isn’t the problem, but the solution? In this video, we unpack the neuroscience of fear, failure, and self-compassion. We explore how small changes like a single cup of greens or taking the first uncomfortable step can rewire the brain. This isn’t about hacks. It’s about mindset, values, and learning to see failure as information, not identity. The Brain Docs Listen to the full epis...

What if inflammation didn’t just come from your diet but from your digital habits? In this clip, Professor Dan Nicolau shares the overlooked connection between attention, immune response, and the subtle biological cost of modern screen use. Dan Nicolau Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . *** If you enjoyed this episode you mi...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of grief, trauma, death, childhood illness (including cancer), and environmental toxins. Listener discretion is advised — particularly for parents and caregivers of children affected by illness. If you’ve been navigating your health through routines, biohacks, or supplements but still feel disconnected, burnt out, or unwell, this conversation m...

What if the key to a longer, more meaningful life isn’t another optimization, but knowing when to pause? In this clip, Dan Buettner unpacks five essential reflections: small decisions with big consequences, success beyond output, and what Vipassana taught him about regret, behavior, and real peace. Dan Buettner Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We often blame the wrong things when love doesn’t work, timing, chemistry, the other person. But what if the real pattern is internal? In this clip, we explore how your dating archetype, emotional pacing, and inner readiness quietly shape who you choose, and what you allow. Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . **...