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

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. Are you stuck in the cycle of constant productivity, feeling like you need to achieve more to be happy? It's time to break free. In this video, we explore how letting go of t...

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. What if one mantra could give you a second chance? This clip dives into the ancient wisdom of sound vibrations and their powerful impact on forgiveness, self-compassion, and...

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. What’s behind the rise in autism and ADHD? In this clip, we dive deep into the connection between gestational diabetes, neurodevelopmental differences, and metabolic health....

Did you know that an estimated 70% of the immune system resides in the gut? Or that over 60 million people in the U.S. alone suffer from digestive health issues annually? It’s clear that gut health isn’t just about avoiding bloating—it’s the cornerstone of our overall well-being, influencing everything from our metabolism to our mood. In this week’s episode of Live Well Be Well , we’re diving into...

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. What if compassion could actually change your brain? Recent breakthroughs in neuroscience reveal that practicing compassion activates neuroplasticity, reshaping the very circ...

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. A wedding day turned into a nightmare when a father collapsed moments before giving his speech—all because of a shellfish allergy. Professor Gideon Lack unpacks the surprisin...

I'm thrilled to welcome back Dr. Gemma Newman, this time in person at our beautiful studio! In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into what truly makes us healthy after her 20 years of medical practice. Dr. Newman shares her profound insights on the transformative power of self-compassion and how it shapes our wellbeing journey. We explore fascinating topics including the science behind natu...

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. In this clip, I sit down with Stacy Sims to dive into the critical role of protein in women’s health and fitness. We discuss why current guidelines are falling short, how muc...

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. The rising rates of obesity and mental health disorders aren’t just a coincidence—they’re deeply connected. This clip uncovers the scientific reasons why metabolic health imp...

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. Tired of feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks and impossible work-life balance? In this eye-opening clip, discover why traditional productivity advice might be making you mor...

I had a profound conversation with Professor Paul Gilbert OBE, and what struck me most was Paul's raw honesty about how rage, not love, made him compassionate - a perspective that challenges everything we typically associate with compassion. We dove deep into why compassion is often misunderstood as weakness when it actually requires immense courage. Paul's insights on the evolution of compassion...

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. Fasting has its benefits, but what if it’s doing more harm than good for women? In this clip, Dr. Stacy Sims, a leading researcher in women’s health, shares the science-backe...

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. Are you stuck in your healing journey because you're overthinking it? In this clip, Diego Perez, the author and meditation teacher behind Yung Pueblo, shares profound insight...

As we wrap up another incredible year of Live Well, Be Well, I'm excited to share with you my personal top takeaways from the fascinating conversations that have shaped 2024. In this special solo episode, I reflect on the transformative insights gained from speaking with some of the brightest minds in health, wellbeing, and personal development. I explore how our understanding of stress, longevity...

I'm thrilled to share this conversation with Dr. Chris Palmer, where we dive deep into the groundbreaking connection between mental health and metabolism. As someone who has worked extensively in mental health over the past decade, I was captivated by Chris's pioneering research and his message of hope for those struggling with mental health conditions. In this episode, we explore how metabolic he...

I'm thrilled to share this enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between spirituality and science. In this episode, I sit down with Radhika Das, a remarkable spiritual teacher and author, to explore the transformative power of mantra meditation and its scientifically-proven benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing. Together, we delve into fascinating research about how ancient pract...

Hi, everyone! 🌟 In this week’s episode of Live Well, Be Well, I sit down with the brilliant psychotherapist Sophie Scott to dive deep into the topics we all need to hear more about: burnout, boundaries, and balanced living. Sophie brings her wealth of knowledge and experience as a therapist and author to the conversation, shedding light on how we can support our mental health while nurturing mean...

In this fascinating episode of Live Well, Be Well, I sit down with Professor Gideon Lack, one of the world’s foremost experts on allergies. We dive deep into the rising prevalence of allergies, exploring the two significant waves of the allergy epidemic—respiratory and food-related—and what they mean for us today. Professor Lack sheds light on the hygiene hypothesis, explaining how modern cleanlin...

In this episode of Live Well, Be Well , I sit down with Dr. Stacy Sims , who joins us all the way from New Zealand, to debunk the biggest myths surrounding women’s health. This conversation is all about understanding why “women are not small men” and why so much generic health advice—fasting, calorie counting, and trendy fitness routines—can actually do more harm than good for women. We discuss ev...

My guest for today is Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and Meditations for Mortals . We look into the paradox of productivity, exploring why our relentless pursuit of doing more doesn't necessarily lead to a happier or more fulfilling life. Oliver shares insights on how letting go of the impossible quest to "get it all done" can open the door to genuine f...

In this episode, my guest is Diego Perez, also known as Yung Pueblo—a writer, meditator, and author of the new book The Way Forward. We explore his personal journey of self-healing, discussing how to reconnect with our intuition and build self-trust. Diego shares how embracing meditation and self-awareness transformed his life, helping him overcome personal challenges. We delve into the importance...

I talk with Kanchan Koya about the role of spices in managing inflammation. We discuss how spices contain compounds that influence the body's inflammatory processes in different ways. Kanchan explains the benefits of using spice blends to achieve a synergistic effect. We focus on turmeric and how to enhance its absorption by using traditional methods like heating it in fat and pairing it with blac...

In this clip, I had a conversation with Dr. Casey Means about how to nourish our bodies through food. We discuss the importance of removing ultra-processed foods from our diets and focus on the key components that support cellular health: omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and micronutrients, probiotics, healthy proteins, and fiber. Dr. Means shares practical ways to include these elements in our d...

In this clip, we’re with my guest Dr. William Li, a renowned physician, scientist, and author of "Eat to Beat Disease," to discuss the critical topic of Alzheimer's and dementia. We delve into the factors that contribute to cognitive decline and explore actionable strategies for prevention. Dr. Li shares insights on how our gut microbiome profoundly influences brain health and its potential role i...

Rethinking relationships: Is friendship the key to happiness? This episode flips the script on traditional views of love and partnership. Our guest argues that we've put romantic relationships on a pedestal, potentially overlooking the profound value of friendships. Key points: Why some friendships outshine romantic partnerships The pressure to find 'the one' and its impact Expanding definitions o...