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

If you've been managing IBS by avoiding certain foods but still experiencing unpredictable flare-ups, you're not alone. Emerging science shows that IBS is a complex condition involving multiple body systems: your nervous system, immune response, and gut microbiome all influence how and when symptoms appear. For something so physical, IBS is rarely just about the gut. I created this IBS Mas...

We all feel the pressure at some point. Marriage, motherhood, career, are they really what you want, or just what’s expected of you? This conversation opens up the difficult, sometimes uncomfortable questions many of us are afraid to ask out loud. Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. *** Thank you to my wonderful s...

Food addiction isn't about willpower. It’s about biology. This week’s guest, Dr. David A. Kessler, pulls back the curtain on GLP-1 drugs, the medications everyone's talking about but few truly understand. As a former FDA Commissioner, bestselling author of Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine, and someone who has personally used Ozempic, Dr. David reveals what pharmaceutical companies aren't tell...

Did you know your mouth bacteria could be preventing pregnancy? Discover the groundbreaking connection between oral health and fertility that even top fertility clinics ignore! For men, oral infections can cause "bacterial spermarima," reducing sperm quality and causing erectile dysfunction. Plus, learn the shocking link between oral bacteria and endometriosis that's changing women&#...

Healing doesn’t come from fixing yourself. It comes from understanding yourself. Not just the polished parts but the scared ones, the striving ones, the parts we hide to survive. This week’s guest, Sarah Jones, is a storyteller, artist, and activist known for her fearless exploration of identity. But this conversation isn’t just about identity in the outer world, it’s about the stories we carry in...

If you're overwhelmed by all the health advice out there, this is where you start. I break down the three most powerful habits that have made the biggest difference in my life—and how you can make them stick without burning out. Whether you're just starting or trying to reset, this will help you move forward. Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on Yo...

We’re not taught how to train for our cycle. We’re not taught how to eat for our hormones. We’re not taught how our brains change - through menopause, pregnancy, or even monthly shifts. But we should be. This week’s episode is a powerful roundtable of experts who are rewriting the script on women’s health - not with trends, but with evidence, nuance, and real-life wisdom. Because the truth is, we...

Most people think longevity is about diets and supplements—but that’s not the real secret. The key to living longer is shaping your environment in ways that make healthy choices effortless. From walkable cities to small changes in your kitchen, this approach has been tested in 70+ cities. If you’re tired of forcing yourself to be healthy, watch this. Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

There are defining moments that split your life into before and after. Moments when everything you thought you knew gets stripped away, leaving only what truly matters. For Dr. David Fajgenbaum, that moment came not once, but five times, each bringing him closer to death and, paradoxically, teaching him how to live. This week's episode explores what happens when the system fails you and you refuse...

Do you really enjoy being social or are you just good at faking it? This conversation unpacks what it means to be introverted in a world that rewards extroversion. From social exhaustion to quiet leadership, we explore how to honor your energy without apology. Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . *** Thank you to my wonderful spon...

This week on Live Well Be Well, I got to sit down with the incredible Dr. Jessica Zucker, psychologist, writer, and fierce advocate for women’s reproductive and mental health. We dove into some of the hardest stories we rarely talk about, the pressure to become a mother, the quiet weight of miscarriage, and that strange guilt that can come with ambivalence about parenthood. Jessica’s wisdom on how...

Ever feel like dating apps are just emotional quick fixes? This honest conversation explores why online dating often leaves us feeling lonelier, how love addiction shows up in our choices, and what it really means to attract the kind of relationship we deserve. It’s not about finding someone, it’s about finding yourself first. Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode o...

This week on Live Well Be Well , I'm delighted to welcome cognitive scientist and philosopher John Vervaeke to explore what he calls "the meaning crisis" - a profound cultural shift affecting our collective wellbeing and sense of purpose. John unpacks why meaning is so essential to our cognitive agency, selfhood, and personhood. We explore how modern life has disconnected us from ourselves, from e...

Is fiber still the cornerstone of gut health? What role do polyphenols play if they barely reach the bloodstream? And why is diversity, not restriction, the true goal in dietary choices? This conversation explores the science of microbiota-targeted nutrition, fiber fermentation, butyrate production, and the risks of oversimplified food advice. Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Watch the...

This week on Live Well Be Well , I'm exploring the world of modern love and relationships with dating coach and author Francesca Hogi. In an era where AI relationships are becoming reality and dating apps dominate our search for connection, Francesca offers refreshing insights into how we can find authentic love in these complex times. Our conversation dives deep into what creates emotional safety...

Each week, I ask my guest five questions designed to nourish their mind, body, and soul pre interview. These questions help us explore what makes each guest tick as an imperfect, evolving human, taking them out of their heads and into their bodies. While our discussions often go deep into the intellect, these questions invite my guests to step out of their comfort zones, gain a fresh perspective,...

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. I discovered why tracking our individual experiences matters more than following generic cycle-syncing advice, and how some women like Dr. Stacy Sims actually feel bullet...

I'm excited to share this week's Live Well Be Well episode with you all! I had Dr. Dan Nicolau join me to explore the fascinating intersection of our brain and immune system - a relationship that could completely transform how we understand health and disease. "Neuroimmunology" - the powerful two-way communication between our brain and immune system. We often think of these systems separately, but...

Each week, I ask my guest five questions designed to nourish their mind, body, and soul pre interview. These questions help us explore what makes each guest tick as an imperfect, evolving human, taking them out of their heads and into their bodies. While our discussions often go deep into the intellect, these questions invite my guests to step out of their comfort zones, gain a fresh perspective,...

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. Ever wonder why you can't stop eating certain foods? Dr. Chris Van Tulleken shares his personal struggle with UPF addiction and explains the science behind why these...

Thrilled to welcome Talmage Johnson today on Live Well Be Well ! After interviewing his father Bryan Johnson two years ago, I'm finally sitting down with the younger half of this pioneering health duo to discuss his journey with Blueprint – the revolutionary health protocol that's challenging how we approach longevity. At just 19 years old, Talmage offers a refreshingly thoughtful perspect...

Each week, I ask my guest five questions designed to nourish their mind, body, and soul pre interview. These questions help us explore what makes each guest tick as an imperfect, evolving human, taking them out of their heads and into their bodies. While our discussions often go deep into the intellect, these questions invite my guests to step out of their comfort zones, gain a fresh perspective,...

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. This conversation completely changed how I approach my health journey as a woman. Kate Tolo shares her honest experience following an extreme health protocol and why perf...

Today on Live Well Be Well , I’m diving into a topic that’s often overlooked but incredibly important—your oral microbiome. I’m joined by Dr. Katie Lee, who’s been exploring this field long before it started getting the attention it deserves. We've all heard about the gut microbiome, but did you know your mouth houses billions of bacteria that significantly impact your overall health? From hea...

Each week, I ask my guest five questions designed to nourish their mind, body, and soul pre interview. These questions help us explore what makes each guest tick as an imperfect, evolving human, taking them out of their heads and into their bodies. While our discussions often go deep into the intellect, these questions invite my guests to step out of their comfort zones, gain a fresh perspective,...