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

Welcome to episode 1 of Season 9 of Live Well, Be Well, hosted by Sarah Ann Macklin. This podcast will bring you your weekly slice of wellbeing. We’re kicking off series 9 with one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, David Walliams, OBE. Little Britain, his creation with Matt Lucas, won numerous international awards including three BAFTAs, and now plays in over 100 countries. But he’s not just a co...

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast. In today's bite size moment, Dr. Gemma Newman, author of "Plant Power Doctor" raises awareness about the nutrients you may be missing by following a plant-based diet. Full episode: "The Power of Plant Based Eating with Dr. Gemma Newman" Listen to the full episode here: https://op...

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast. In today's bite size moment, Dr. Heather McKee discusses why dieting doesn't always lead to weight loss and how intrinsic goals are a better method to success. Full episode: "The Secret to Creating Healthy Habits for Good with Dr. Heather McKee" Listen to the full episode here: h...

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast. In today's bite size moment, consultant gastroenterology dietician, Kirsten Jackson explains why IBS can flare up during a menstrual cycle and how to relieve the symptoms. Full episode: "What is IBS and how to navigate it with Kirsten Jackson" Listen to the full episode here: htt...

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast. In today's bite size moment, Giles Yeo MBE, explains what sugar is and how our bodies process it based on different consumption methods. Full episode: "The hidden truth behind calories and sugar with Dr. Giles Yeo" Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode...

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast. In today's bite size moment, psychologist and author, Kimberley Wilson, discusses why anger is a natural emotion that shouldn't be suppressed.  Full episode: "Food and Emotions with Kimberley Wilson" You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3...

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast. In today's bite size moment, sleep coach, Nick Littlehales, discusses whether 8 hours of sleep a night is necessary, and also how genetics play a factor in our sleeping patterns. Full episode: "The science of sleep and how to optimise it" You can listen to the full episode here:...

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast. In today's bite size moment, Dr. Ephia Yasmin, a sub-specialist in reproductive medicine and surgery explains what PMDD is and the debilitating effects it can cause. Full episode: "Periods and PMS, what is normal with Dr. Ephia Yasmin" You can listen to the full episode here: htt...

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast.  In today's bite size moment, Dr. Cother Hajat explains the UK's regulations around nicotine levels and E-cigarette consumption. She goes on to say that there are no proven negative side-effects to using E-cigarettes as opposed to smoking cigarettes.  Full episode: Seas...

While we eagerly await series 9, I wanted to share some of my favourite moments from past series. Please enjoy the Bite Size Moments mini series over the upcoming weeks. Tune in every Tuesday morning to catch them #LiveWellBeWell Show Notes:  Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

As we come to the end of a very exciting season eight, I wanted to personally share all the learnings I’ve learned from the last 12 episodes. I feel incredibly honoured as the host of this podcast to sit down and have inspiring, emotional conversations with such a diverse range of people. I’ve learned so much after eight seasons, but even more especially after these 12 episodes because this season...

How can you supercharge your gut? Dr Federica Amati is a registered nutritionist with a PhD in clinical medicine research, who specialises in achieving optimal nutrition through evidence-based, personalised nutrition plans. Federica works as a nutritional scientist and consultant for ZOE Nutrition. The ZOE app launched in the US and the ZOE covid study uses the technology in place that is now the...

In today's episode, I interview Dr. Sarah Berry, a Reader in Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and the lead nutritional scientist on the ZOE Predict study, which you may remember if you listened to Tim Spector's episode from a few weeks ago.   And before you hit play, I want to ask you a few questions and just take a moment to actually look at the complexity of your own diet. &nbs...

Emmy Brunner is a psychotherapist, author and personal empowerment coach. Author of The Trauma Redefined, and Find Your True Voice, Emmy is an expert on trauma, and I sat down with her at her beautiful home in Brighton to discuss dealing with shame and finding your highest self. Emmy believes we’ve all experienced trauma in our lives. What we now refer to as mental illness is actually our response...

John Rankin Waddell, better known as Rankin, is photography royalty. I’ve been lucky enough to know Rankin since the beginning of my career, and after all these years it’s an honour to be the one behind the lens, shining a spotlight on his glittering career. Rankin is one of the best-known and sought-after portrait photographers around; he’s shot everyone from Kate Moss, to Miley Cyrus, to Madonna...

In this week's episode of Live Well, Be Well. I speak to Dan Murray-Serter. Dan is an award-winning entrepreneur who has spoken openly about failure, mental health, mental performance and how we can cultivate a positive mindset and nutrition to optimise our brain health. Making sure Dan sets clear boundaries for his productivity and family life are his two key objectives. Dan has suffered with bur...

Today’s episode is a very special one. My guest for this episode was fired in 2009 by the Home Secretary for his inconvenient views on drug policy, famously stating that ‘taking the drug ecstasy is no more dangerous than riding a horse.’ He really does stand up for what he believes in, and I’m fascinated by, and in awe of, his brilliant mind. Professor David Nutt is a neuropharmacologist, and Dire...

Grammy nominated artist Kimberly Wyatt has sold 15 million albums and 40 million singles sales worldwide. She has reached pop success all over the world touring with one of the biggest selling girl groups of all time, The Pussycat Dolls. Resilience is the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Being resilient does not mean that people don't experience stress, it...

Go with your gut: why food isn’t just fuel with Tim Spector Professor Tim Spector OBE is an expert on nutrition and gut health. He has been ranked in the top 1% globally for most-cited scientists, and in March 2020 he launched what is now the world’s largest ongoing study: the ZOE covid symptom study app. Since then he has gained more than 4 million users recording their daily symptoms and helped...

He’s DJ’d for some of the biggest stars on the planet: George Michael, Andy Warhol, Madonna – and at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding most recently.  But beneath the glamour lies the struggles and battles with addiction, mental health and his battle with HIV. Tony suffered childhood abuse, addiction to sex, alcohol and drugs, and a diagnosis for AIDS. Today’s episode is a truly moving one. Tony ope...

The food we eat isn’t always the magic bullet, but if we don’t eat correctly it can cause destructive effects. Signed at the age of 15 to a professional football contract, Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu struggled with persistent injuries in the subsequent years. Robson-Kanu played in the premier league, and internationally for Wales. He battled with continuous injuries, while he watched other players hi...

Liz Earle has revolutionised the wellbeing sector. Her brand has forever changed the connection between beauty and health. I had the privilege of sitting down with Liz to discuss her journey to becoming an entrepeneur in the early days, juggling motherhood, and coming full circle to focusing on her brand and the wellbeing side.  I remember growing up with my Mum using Liz Earle products, and I alw...

Everyone wants to be authentic. You want to be true to yourself, not a slavish follower of social expectations. You want to “live your best life,” pursuing your particular desires, rather than falling in line with whatever everyone else thinks happiness requires. Studies have even shown that feelings of authenticity can go hand in hand with numerous psychological and social benefits: higher self-e...

One of the top questions I am asked as a nutritionist is, ‘what does the perfect diet look like?” My answer is, there is not a perfect diet but there will be elements of a balanced approach which will work for you as an individual. One thing we can be certain of is that a balanced and whole food approach to nutrition can help reduce and prevent non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, obes...

Why do we need to think differently? How are our thinking styles harming our health? We can set the illusion with ourselves that everything is fine with material success, but this illusion can come at a high cost in our mental health, resulting in low self-esteem, insecurity and anxiety.  We are often most terrified of the thing that makes us the most human, the ability to feel. We’ve created our...