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

Sarah Ann is joined by practitioner and co-founder of Sensate, Stefan Chmelik, to explore how the mind-blowing Vagus Nerve could hold the answer to improving your mental and physical health. Discover what methods you can use to lower your stress, anxiety and reduce your chances of developing chronic disease. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode Youtube here Follow me, Sarah Ann M...

Can we really stop the overthinking process?  According to Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola - yes, we most definitely can.  As a world-leading Neuroscientist and brain performance coach, Nicole knows how the human mind works. And in this conversation she demonstrates that if you change your brain, you can change your life.  Through a combination of science and tangible strategies, this...

From the moment our periods start, we experience symptoms such as PMS and PMDD - but most of us just DEAL WITH IT. This can lead to many serious health problems being undiagnosed. Sadly it could be a reason for more severe symptoms during the menopause, leading to an increased risk of heart disease, dementia and even early death. And doctors are denying us treatment. Dr Louise Newson. Louise is a...

Protein seems to be the most popular nutrient on the block right now. From debates about plant versus animal protein, to the ongoing question about protein timing and if it really matters - our screens and feeds are full of it.  But what does the science say about protein? We cover it all this week with our guest Simon Hill, a Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, author of The Proof Is In The Plant...

Hailed as the Godfather of Nutrition, Professor Christopher Gardner reveals if the Keto diet can have an effect on your mental health to help you understand the best way to fuel your body. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode here Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram

If you’ve ever been confused by the amount of nutrition information (and misinformation) online, you’re not alone.   Dr. William Li, the New York Times bestselling author of Eat To Beat Disease and Eat To Beat Your Diet, returns to Live Well Be Well to discuss how we can truly use food as medicine. With science-backed data about what foods we should be consuming - and importantly, why -...

Your relationship doesn't have to be toxic for it to be a bad one. In fact there are millions of men and women who feel stuck in their relationship, not because their partner is the problem, but because their attachment styles don't fit. Tinder’s Head of Global Insight and co-host of Married at First Sight Paul Brunson joins me to explore the evolution of romance, how you can identify if your rela...

If you search ‘Mo Gawdat’ online, the most popular result that appears time and time again is ‘AI is going to kill us’. As the former Chief Business Officer of Google’s innovation lab, Google X, where they work on new ideas such as self-driving cars and robots, Mo had a deep insight into what the future could hold. But this is just one side of Mo. He is also the author of the bestselling book, Sol...

All of us feel imposter syndrome at some point. Whether it's in a new job, facing a hard task or meeting new people, that sense of fear and stop us from performing to the best of our ability. Ali Abdaal, the world's No.1 productivity expert, shares a surprising technique that you can use to conquer your fear and perform better whatever the task. Ali is Professor X. Who are you? Listen to the full...

Jessie Inchauspé, aka the Glucose Goddess, is author of two bestselling books ‘The Glucose Revolution’ and the ‘Glucose Goddess Method’ and is here to show you how to thrive throughout your day. Through her simple glucose hacks, she explains how you can manage glucose spikes. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode on Youtube here Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram

Dr David Spiegel is a Stanford professor, unvails the science behind hypnosis and teaches us how we can deploy it in daily life to overcome mental and physical pain. According to Professor David Spiegel, it only takes 12 minutes to remove stress & pain. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode on Youtube here Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram

Dr Mariel Buqué is a Columbia University-trained psychologist, holistic wellness expert and author of the new book ‘Break The Cycle’. Dr Buqué will soothe your soul in this conversation, explaining how we can identify our trauma, how to practice self compassion and ultimately grow. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode on youtube here Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram

Dr Gabrielle Lyon is author of the book 'Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well'. Dr Lyon sheds light on whether we should be skipping breakfast, why women shouldn’t be afraid of building muscle and explains the real importance of protein. Listen to the Full Episode with Dr Lyon here Watch the Full Episode on Youtube here Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram

85% of people who suffer with autoimmunity are women. The leading cause of this shocking statistic is hormone irregulation linked to trauma.  You don’t have to have a massive traumatic event happen to you to experience trauma and the devastating effects it can lead to. Stress, long-term exhaustion and not being kind to our bodies can contribute to crippling emotional weight that can dysregula...

60-80% of chronic diseases a GP sees are caused by stress. Cardiovascular disease, cancer and autoimmune diseases - All can be linked to underlying stress conditions.  It is the lives we lead that has lead to this epidemic.  So what can we do to regulate the chemical activity in our brain? Today, Sarah Ann is joined by practitioner and co-founder of Sensate, Stefan Chmelik , to explore h...

1 in 30 women experience early menopausal symptoms. It’s not something most of us think we need to think about until our 50s, but the truth is a very different story.  As women our hormones are constantly changing. From the moment our periods start, we experience symptoms such as PMS and PMDD - but most of us just DEAL WITH IT.  This can lead to many serious health problem’s being undiag...

With so many different diets to choose from, it can be hard to understand what way is best to feed your body. We often avoid certain diets because of misconceptions where we believe we’re going to miss-out on flavour and variety or find some too hard to stick to.   Debunking some of these myths today and exploring everything from mediterranean to keto, is Prof. Christopher Gardner. ...

Modern love. It’s a tricky task. In this conversation, Tinder’s Head of Global Insight and co-host of Married at First Sight Paul Brunson joins me to explore the evolution of romance, dissecting the impact of dating apps on our quest for meaningful connections. Paul shared his wealth of knowledge on navigating the intricate landscape of online dating, offering practical tips to enhance your experi...

The internet is awash with easy fixes for better productivity. Get more done and you’ll finally feel better - that’s we all expect. But to-do lists will never be complete. What if you tweaked your habits to they actually make you feel good? That’s Ali Abdaal’s aim. He’s the internet’s most followed productivity expert, with over 5 million subscribers on YouTube.  So with a new year upon us, t...

Glucose is vital for controlling our body and brain’s energy levels. We need glucose to be able to function. But we don’t need too much. Jessie Inchauspé, aka the Glucose Goddess, is author of two bestselling books ‘The Glucose Revolution’ and the ‘Glucose Goddess Method’. Jessie knows that controlling blood glucose spikes is a guaranteed way to maintain energy levels, beat sugar cravings, break t...

What does hypnosis bring to mind for you? Perhaps it’s a swinging pendulum, a zen-like state of focus, or Derren Brown tricking people on stage. Whichever misconception comes up, this conversation will change your mind. Dr David Spiegel is a Stanford professor, and world-leading expert on hypnosis who teaches us how we can deploy it in daily life to overcome mental and physical pain. If you’re loo...

Trauma sounds big and scary. The truth is less overwhelming, and far more ordinary that we might think. Getting to grips with our own trauma - however big or small - is at the heart of understanding ourselves and our relationships. It passes down from generation to generation, often invisibly, like a passing genetic disease. How to interrupt this flow? Identify it, embrace it and don’t brush it aw...

Health advice over the past decade has focused on what we need to lose. What if we flipped the script? Perhaps it's time to focus our attention on what we need to gain for better health.  Building muscle is something we’ve long associated with bodybuilding gym-buffs. Women in particular have shied away from it. Science is beginning to show that building good quality muscle all over our body c...

Dr Brendon Stubbs is one of the most cited scientists in the world. He's a leading scientific authority on the link between exercise and our mental health. In this clip, he explains whether you should focus on aerobic or resistance training for good mental health - or perhaps a healthy combination of both. Listen to the full episode with Dr Brendon Stubbs here Watch the full episode on YouTube her...

Dr Rena Malik is a world-leading professor of urology and a YouTuber providing sex advice to millions of subscribers. In this clip, she reveals the myths and misconceptions about female orgasms. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode on YouTube here Watch this episode on YouTube Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram To give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day...