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

How does your body react to a change on environment? and what could you do to help overcome the feeling of uncertainty. Dr Hannah Critchlow is a British scientist and writer who breaks down her methods of dealing with the unknown! This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: The compassionate health tracker Connecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off...

Is one glass of red wine a day actually good for your gut? In this conversation, I dig into why the idea of “moderate drinking” being beneficial became popular, and how newer analyses suggest that earlier cardiovascular findings may have been influenced by confounding factors like diet, exercise, and affluence. Will Bulsiewicz in conversation with Sarah Ann Listen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Have you ever wondered why your brain feels like it's working against you when actually, it might just be waiting for you to understand it? This week I'm joined by Dr. Hannah Critchlow, neuroscientist, Cambridge University researcher, and author of 21st Century Brain, and this conversation genuinely shifted something for me. Hannah has a way of taking the science of your brain and making it feel l...

Have you ever wondered if taking your shoes off could change how your whole body moves? In this clip, we talk through why foot restriction matters, how barefoot sandals and going fully barefoot can affect foot shape and movement patterns, and why toe and foot rotation can influence everything upstream, including the knees, hips, shoulders, jaw, and head. Jason Van Blerk in conversation with Sarah...

Are you eating more fiber but still dealing with bloating or gut pain? That can happen when you increase fiber faster than your gut can handle, and it’s why the type of fiber and the pace you add it really matters. This clip explores why fiber is described as a key “longevity nutrient,” with evidence linked to lower risk of major diseases like heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s,...

There's an entire industry built on the idea that if you hate yourself enough, you'll eventually change. And yet everything we know about shame tells us the opposite is true. So why do we keep going back there? And more importantly, what does it actually take to break free? This week on Live Well Be Well, I'm sitting down with Shahroo Izadi, Behavioural Change Specialist, NHS clinical trainer, and...

Are you getting short-term relief from bodywork, only for the pain to return a few weeks later? In this clip, I talk through why hands-on treatments can feel amazing in the moment but may not create lasting change if you’re relying on someone else to “fix” you, and why movement and self-care matter so much for long-term healing. This clip explores how fascia and global body tension can influence r...

Do your gut symptoms ever feel so painful you worry something is seriously wrong? In this conversation, we talk about why digestive pain can feel intense, even with issues like trapped wind and constipation, and how the gut’s huge nerve supply plays a role. This clip explores the science of gut pain, including how the intestines sense discomfort differently to our fingertips, and why having around...

Exciting news - pre-order my debut book  https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9db12bc6-b7d3-4df4-bc5c-260e0303792c What if aging well wasn't about fighting your body, but finally learning to work with it? This week on Live Well Be Well, I'm joined by the wonderful Liz Earle MBE, bestselling wellness author, nutritional pioneer, and one of the most trusted voices i...

Have you ever noticed how a song can instantly change your mood? In this clip, I’m exploring how sound and vibration might influence the body, including stress responses and the way we experience emotions day to day. This clip explores the idea of the body as a “tuning fork”, where music, voice, and environmental frequency may affect us at a cellular level, including through fascia. We also look a...

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Exciting news - pre-order my debut book  https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Most of us are far kinder to strangers than we are to ourselves. We offer warmth, patience, and understanding to everyone around us, and yet when we struggle, we reach for the harshest possible voice. Why is that? And more importantly, what can we do about it? This week on Live Well Be Well, we...

Why does it still feel stigmatised to talk about sex, even when sexual norms are more open than ever? Because for many people, that lingering sense of taboo can feel like the missing piece, no matter how “free” or modern our culture seems. This clip explores why these conversations can still feel difficult and why that silence can carry real weight. As a nutritionist and health communicator, Sarah...

Are you ignoring symptoms that might need a urology check? If you’re unsure what urology actually covers, this conversation breaks it down clearly and explains why getting an evaluation can be so important, including the reminder that it could save your life. This clip explores what urology is, what kinds of health concerns it relates to, and why timely assessment matters. I’m discussing the impor...

Exciting news - pre-order my debut book  https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_share You are doing everything right. You are eating well, you are exercising, you are optimizing. And somehow, you still aren't feeling as well as you hoped. That was me at 21, before my body finally found a way to make me listen. This week on Live Well Be Well, I want to talk to you about something...

Do you ever wonder why both men and women can end up prioritising the man? In this conversation, I’m looking at how that dynamic shows up in real life, and why it matters for both men and women. This clip explores the idea that prioritising the man is not just something men expect, but something women can reinforce too, often without realising it. I’m discussing what that looks like in day-to-day...

👉 Practical beats perfect. Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/tNoDNnpSkdA Do men get “period brain” too, or do hormones affect men and women...

Exciting news - pre-order my debut book  https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9db12bc6-b7d3-4df4-bc5c-260e0303792c Most of us have an opinion on porn. Very few of us have actually looked at the evidence. We talk about gut health, hormones, sleep, and stress. But there's one part of our sexual lives that almost nobody is talking about honestly, and it might be quie...

Are you comparing what you see on YouTube to what feels normal in your own life? If you’ve ever watched online content and thought it looks like a very different scenario than what’s actually normal, this conversation will feel familiar. This clip explores the gap between what’s presented on YouTube and what someone considers a more typical, real-world situation, highlighting how online examples c...

Do you ever feel a bit awkward talking about vibrators? Because even in a light, laughter-filled moment, it can be clear there’s still a lot to say and a lot of discomfort around the topic. This clip explores a candid exchange about vibrators, capturing how quickly the conversation can move from hesitation to humour and openness. As a nutritionist and health communicator, Sarah brings a grounded,...

Exciting news - pre-order my debut book  https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9db12bc6-b7d3-4df4-bc5c-260e0303792c That feeling of being utterly exhausted but somehow unable to switch off. The tight chest. The 3am wake-ups. The gut that never quite settles. Most of us have been quietly living with these signs for years, chalking them up to a busy life or just the...

Have you ever wondered why sexual education rarely talks about variety? It’s often treated as a topic we skip over, even though it can be a key part of a healthy, enjoyable sex life and better communication with your partner. This clip explores why doing the same thing every time can become limiting, and why introducing variety matters. Sarah discusses how this is something many people are never t...

Most women were never taught how to talk about sex — not really — and a therapist with over 35 years of couples work makes one thing clear: faulty communication has contributed to every single relationship problem she has ever seen, without exception. In this clip, you will hear the three communication rules that change not just your sex life but the entire emotional architecture of your relations...

Exciting news - pre-order my debut book  https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareHave you ever felt on fire from the inside, with no language to describe what was happening? That is exactly where Matt Haig found himself at 24. And what he chose to do with that experience has since helped millions of people feel less alone. This week on Live Well Be Well, I'm sitting down wit...

Are you wondering how dating has changed since 2008, and why authenticity now matters so much? In this conversation, we explore how the main way people met partners used to be through work or church, compared with today where online dating is the most common route and communication often starts through a phone screen. Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Watch the full episode on Youtube ⁠⁠here⁠ **...