Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

BITESIZE | Discover Your True Self for Peace and Purpose | Kilian Jornet #207

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you were truly alone? When we take some time away from the storm of information we receive every day, the benefits can be trans...

How To Optimize Your Immune System & Fight Viruses with Dr Roger Seheult #206

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is all about the immune system and my guest is Dr Roger Seheult. He is a California based medical doctor, who practises as a cri...

BITESIZE | The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle | Drs Emily and Amelia Nagoski #205

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is a physiological cycle that has a beginning, a middle and an end. And by understanding how to complete the stress response cycle, you can get...

Why Running A Marathon Will Change Your Life with Hugh Brasher #204

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This Sunday 3rd October, I’ll be one of 40,000 people taking to the streets to run the Virgin Money London Marathon. So, in preparation for what I’...

BITESIZE | The Simple Habit That Can Transform Your Life | Danny Penman #203

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sleepwalking through life, or are you really living it? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. ...

How to Defy the Odds and Become Your Own Champion with Olympic Boxer Ramla Ali #202

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Caution: Contains themes of an adult nature. The term ‘inspirational’ can be overused when it comes to describing public figures. But in the case...

BITESIZE | How to Live a Long, Healthy and Happy Life | Dan Buettner #201

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Experts say that with the right lifestyle, the chances are you may live up to a decade longer. But we all want to make sure we stay fit, healthy and ...

Dr Andrew Weil on How To Reduce Inflammation and Create Health #200

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m kicking off this season of the podcast with a very special guest. Dr Andrew Weil is a pioneer in the field of integrative health and is the foun...

How To Design Your Perfect Life with Peter Crone #199

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION: This podcast episode contains mild swearing. Today’s guest believes that the only thing separating you from living your perfect life, is t...

BONUS | Gareth Southgate: Anything is Possible

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RE-RELEASE: This episode first aired in December 2020. Today’s guest joins me fresh from a run of autumn camps with the England football team. He’...

BITESIZE | Why We Need Friends to Thrive | Dhru Purohit #198

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Life can be busy, and it’s easy to forget to make time to catch up with friends– but spending time with your friends is more important than you th...

How To Transform Your Health Through Your Breath with James Nestor #197

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION: This episode contains mild swearing. I’m delighted to welcome James Nestor, the brilliant science journalist and author of Breath: The New...

BITESIZE | Why We Were Born to Run | Vassos Alexander #196

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think that running just isn’t for you? Or do you already enjoy running? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, b...

How To Find Inspiration Everywhere You Look with Light Watkins #195

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION: This episode contains mild swearing. My guest today is internationally acclaimed meditation teacher, speaker and author, Light Watkins. I fi...

BITESIZE | Why Sleep Matters (and How to Get More) | Matthew Walker #194

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We often think of sleep as the third pillar of health underneath diet and exercise, but Matthew believes sleep is the first pillar on which all others...

How Admitting Powerlessness Can Change Your Life with Benjamin Francis Leftwich #193

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION: Contains themes of an adult nature. I believe that we can all learn something about ourselves from every single person we interact with and ...

BITESIZE | Simple Daily Habits to Reduce Stress and Anxiety | Dr Mithu Storoni #192

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are living in the middle of a stress epidemic - the World Health Organization calls stress ‘the health epidemic of the twenty-first century’. ...

The Truth About Calories with Dr Herman Pontzer #191

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been told that the more we move, the more calories we will burn but today’s guest is here to explain why this way of thinking is wrong. Dr H...

BITESIZE | Transform Your Life with a Digital Detox | Cal Newport #190

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Digital technology is slowly eroding downtime from our lives. The constant flow of digital noise is affecting our ability to be alone with our thought...

How To Achieve The Impossible with Steven Kotler #189

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION: This episode contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.    Today’s conversation is about unlocking your full potential, striving fo...

BITESIZE | How to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Mental Health | Matt Haig #188

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rates of stress and anxiety are increasing and it’s estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems at some point in our lives.  ...

The Power of Movement and How to Make It Easy #187

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a special compilation episode all about movement. As the weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer (at least he...

BITESIZE | Find Your Purpose and Transform Your Life | Rich Roll #186

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us these days are living lives that are not truly ours.  Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and hea...

Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon with Dr Rahul Jandial #185

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm delighted to welcome one of the world's leading neurosurgeons, Dr Rahul Jandial back onto the podcast. I first spoke to Rahul back on episod...

BITESIZE | How to Build Closer Connections with Your Children | Philippa Perry #184

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we improve our relationships with our children? And what should we do when we make mistakes? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podc...

How To Achieve Your Goals Effortlessly with Greg McKeown #183

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been conditioned to believe that the path to success is paved with relentless work. The more important the goal, the harder we have to grind. ...

BITESIZE | The Benefits of Meditation for Body and Mind | Light Watkins #182

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are many health benefits associated with a consistent practice of meditation, and the benefits of a regular practice can extend beyond the medit...

How Understanding Your Personality Will Make Your Life Better with Gretchen Rubin #181

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk to one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on the subjects of happiness, habits and human nature. Gretchen Rubin has so...

BITESIZE | Train Your Brain to Create the Life You Want to Live | Tara Swart #180

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to go through the motions every day and let life happen to us, but if we want to get the most out of life, we need a strategy. Feel Bette...

Why Emotions Matter More Than You Think with Professor Marc Brackett #179

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains mild swearing and themes of an adult nature. Today's conversation is all about our emotions and my guest is Pr...

BITESIZE | The 6 Keys to Happiness | Meik Wiking #178

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Despite our cultural differences, we have a very similar view of happiness across the world. So, what can we learn from the world’s happiest countri...

How to Build Exceptional Relationships and Why You Should with David Bradford and Carole Robin #177

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I believe that in many ways, the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. Good quality relationships help us with our physica...

BITESIZE | Why We All Need to Feel Connected | Johann Hari #176

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing and themes of an adult nature. ‘When individuals see themselves as part of a connected tapestry of ...

Gut Health: Everything You Need to Know #175

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gut health is a hot topic these days, with more and more research showing that our gut health impacts so much more than simply our digestive system. ...

BITESIZE | Why Friendships, Community and Compassion Matter for Our Health | Dr Julian Abel #174

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Compassion, friendships and strong community connections don’t just make us feel good, they can have powerful effects on our health and longevity. ...

The Voice In Our Head and How to Harness It, with Dr Ethan Kross #173

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: Themes of an adult nature. Do you have a voice inside your head? For most of us, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. And we often ...

BITESIZE | Why You Should Change Your Lifestyle With The Seasons | Dallas Hartwig #172

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How we eat, sleep and exercise in January should be different to how we do those things in July. We intuitively know this, but have we lost touch wit...

How To Change Your Mindset and Transform Your Life with Ryan Holiday #171

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: This podcast contains swearing. Today's conversation takes a deep dive into an ancient philosophy and comes out with some practical ...

BITESIZE | Why Giving Back Is The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do | John McAvoy #170

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION: Contains swearing. Making changes in life and overcoming obstacles can sometimes seem insurmountable, but if this man can turn his life arou...

Dr Gabor Maté on Why We Are All Addicts #169

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: This podcast contains themes of an adult nature. This week, I’ve decided to re-release a conversation that I had over 2 years ago,...

BITESIZE | Understand Your Motivation and Transform Your Life | Ross Edgley #168

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We can all harness the power of intrinsic motivation – it can be the reason we get out of bed in the morning, go for that run or push ourselves out ...

The Truth About Fitness and Keeping Your Brain Healthy with Dr Tommy Wood #167

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is someone who I really respect - Dr. Tommy Wood has a biochemistry degree from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from t...

BITESIZE | How 10 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Improve Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs #166

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that exercise is good for our physical health, but exercise can be just as powerful for our mental health. Feel Better Live More Bitesize...

How To Talk To Children About Race with Dr Pragya Agarwal #165

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is about a really important topic - how we should talk about bias, discrimination and race. The advice is relevant for everyone, whe...

BITESIZE | How to Reduce Anxiety and Build Self-Confidence | Chloe Brotheridge #164

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have times when we lack self-confidence, but loss of confidence, low self-esteem and anxiety can sometimes hold us back and stop us living the ...

How to Silence Your Inner Critic (and Why You Should) with Dr Kristin Neff #163

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains mild bad language and themes of an adult nature. Today’s conversation is all about one of my favourite topic...

BITESIZE | Why Rest Is Important and How To Get More | Claudia Hammond #162

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rest isn’t an indulgence - it’s good for our health, our wellbeing and our productivity. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast ...

How To Keep Your Brain Healthy At Any Age #161

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a little bit different to usual, it's a special compilation episode, all about how to look after our brains. The brain is our mos...

BITESIZE | How Walking Improves Our Brain and Mental Health | Shane O’Mara #160

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Walking can slow and even reverse functional ageing in the brain, improve our cognition, our creativity and our mental health but yet it is such an un...

Dr Mark Hyman on Getting Real About Food #159

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s conversation is all about food and my guest is world-renowned medical doctor, Dr Mark Hyman. Mark has spent decades in clinical practice and...

BITESIZE | How To Use Running as a Tool to Transform Your Life | Sanjay Rawal #158

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we think about running, we often think of it as a way to lose weight or stay healthy - but running can be so much more than that. Feel Better Li...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Self-Worth, Success and Walking Your Own Path #157

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Priyanka Chopra Jonas – arguably one of the most famous people on the planet. She’s a household name in India, a country fast ap...

BITESIZE | Improve Your Relationship and Transform Your Life | Esther Perel #156

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships are integral to our lives – they can bring us joy and happiness but navigating them can sometimes be hard. Feel Better Live More Bite...

The Power of Plants, Love and Connection with Dr Gemma Newman #155

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m delighted to welcome friend and fellow GP, Dr Gemma Newman to the podcast. Gemma is someone who I really respect, not only is she incr...

BITESIZE | How To Find Your True Values and Live The Life You Really Want | Jay Shetty #154

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To live our most authentic life we need to figure out our own identity and true values. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for y...

Rich Roll on Why Consistency is the Key to Success #153

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains mild swearing. Today I’m welcoming back my good friend and fellow podcaster, Rich Roll, for the third time. ...

BITESIZE | How Food can Improve Your Mood | Felice Jacka #152

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know that poor diet can affect our physical health, but it can negatively affect our mental health too. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new w...

The Surprising Truth About Happiness with Professor Laurie Santos #151

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is happiness? And can we learn to be happier than we already are? Today’s guest believes we can. Laurie Santos is a professor of psychology at ...

BITESIZE | How Movement Can Transform Your Life | Dr Kelly McGonigal #150

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If we can incorporate regular movement into our daily lives we will feel the physical and mental benefits, yet many of us view exercise as a punishmen...

Joe Wicks on The Power of Positivity #149

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on today’s episode needs no introduction. Whether you’ve read his books, tried a recipe on social media or joined in with his PE (Physica...

BITESIZE | The Surprising Benefits of Taking a Break From Alcohol | Andy Ramage #148

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Could giving up alcohol really change your life? Whilst some of us may currently be alcohol free for Dry January, many of us have haven’t given our ...

How To Improve Your Sleep and Why You Should with Professor Matthew Walker #147

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Improving the quality of our sleep is arguably the single most effective thing that we can do to reset our brains and recharge our bodies, yet many of...

BITESIZE | How to Build Healthy Habits That Last a Lifetime | BJ Fogg #146

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The start of a new year is the time many of us look to make changes in our lives, incorporating healthy habits and removing unhelpful ones. Feel Bette...

How to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones with James Clear #145

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe habits are ‘good’ or ‘bad’? Are you constantly trying to create better habits and quit those that don’t serve you? Today’s ...

Auschwitz Survivor Dr Edith Eger on How to Discover Your Inner Power #144

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s conversation will stop you in your tracks. It’s powerful, confronting and challenging and I am so grateful for my guest’s honesty, empat...

Dr Rangan Chatterjee on Authenticity, Compassion and Building a Healthier World #143

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains mild swearing and themes of an adult nature. Final episode of 2020 - It’s that time of the year again when t...

8 Powerful Ideas to Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet #142

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very special end of year episode that I hope serves as a celebration of the conversations I have had on the podcast this year. My team and I...

BITESIZE | The Power of Light To Transform Your Health | Linda Geddes #141

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health. Our bodies and our brains are designed to function during the day and rest at night. Feel Bett...

Gareth Southgate on The Football Skills That Transfer to Life #140

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest joins me fresh from a run of autumn camps with the England football team. He’s their manager, Gareth Southgate OBE, and I speak to h...

BITESIZE | Free Your Subconscious Mind and Reach Your Full Potential | Peter Crone #139

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing. Our subconscious mind can control our behaviours and thoughts, creating negative thought patterns an...

The Healing Power of Compassion with Dr Julian Abel #138

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's conversation is about one of my favourite topics – compassion. Compassion doesn’t just make us feel good but it can have powerful effects ...

BITESIZE | How to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life at any age | Daniel Levitin #137

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if you could reverse ageing and cognitive decline and improve your brain health purely through your mindset and approach to life. Feel Better...

Arianna Huffington: Microsteps and Rituals to Help You Thrive #136

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In times of uncertainty, anxiety and stress, taking care of your wellbeing is more important than ever and no one knows this better than my guest on t...

BITESIZE | Why Mindset Is The Key To Achieving The Life You Want To Live | Marie Forleo #135

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The power to achieve anything you want in life is within you - whether it’s improving your health, starting a business or getting a relationship bac...

Matthew McConaughey on How To Be More You #134

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing. When I started these podcasts, back in January 2018, my aim was to connect with people who had new a...

BITESIZE | Why Kindness Is Contagious and How to Make It Spread | David Hamilton #133

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every act of kindness is significant and has more impact than you can imagine. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind,...

How Addictive Technology Keeps You Hooked with Professor Adam Alter #132

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find it hard to resist the ping of a new email, the urge to scroll on social media, or watch the next episode when streaming? Do you wish you c...

Tim Spector: Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Food Is Wrong #131

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a bold claim: that (almost) everything you’ve been told about food is wrong. But by the end of today’s conversation, I think you’ll be qu...

Deepak Chopra on Waking Up to Your Full Potential #130

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My goal with the podcast is to have conversations that matter. And as part of that process, I want to push and challenge myself, and by doing so, hope...

Why Women Are More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s with Dr Lisa Mosconi #129

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Women's brain health remains one of the most under researched, under diagnosed and under undertreated fields of medicine. Women are twice as likely as...

The Surprising Truth About Exercise with Professor Daniel Lieberman #128

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode will change the way you feel about exercise – and yourself. Do you ever feel guilty for taking the lift instead of the stairs? For...

Wim Hof on Waking Up to Your True Potential #127

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: This podcast contains swearing from the start. How long could you last in a freezing-cold shower? And for how long could you comfort...

How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself with Dr Pippa Grange #126

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about fear and how it holds us back in all aspects of our life. My guest is psychologist, Dr Pippa Grange, who has been haile...

How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy with Dr Jenna Macciochi #125

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does immunity mean to you? In today’s Feel Better Live More podcast, researcher and lecturer, Dr Jenna Macciochi explains that it’s not just ...

Why Changing The Way You Breathe Will Transform Your Body and Mind with James Nestor #124

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re returning to one of my favourite topics. Breathwork is where my personal and professional interests collide. How we brea...

The Power of Pain with Julia Samuel #123

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION: Contains mild swearing and adult themes. If there is any certainty in life, it is that things will never stay the same, yet so many of us st...

Jay Shetty on How to Think Like a Monk and Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose #122

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am delighted to kick off Season 4 of Feel Better Live More with former monk turned social media superstar, Jay Shetty. After having spent three year...

How To Break Free From The Limitations Of Your Mind with Peter Crone #121

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing. Today, I welcome Peter Crone, aka ‘The Mind Architect’ back to the podcast. Peter is a writer, s...

How To Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life with Nir Eyal #120

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are living through a crisis of distraction. Plans get sidetracked, friends are ignored, work never seems to get done. You sit down at your desk to...

Esther Perel: Relationships and How They Shape Us #119

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As human beings, relationships are fundamental to who we are. We know that relationships can be a big source of happiness and fulfillment in our lives...

How to Work Less and Get More Done with Alex Pang #118

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that we equate long hours with greater effort? Could a four-day working week be the change we need for public health as well as the economy?...

Why Black Lives Matter with Darryl Edwards #117

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains themes of an adult nature. Darryl Edwards – aka The Fitness Explorer – was one of the very first guests t...

How to Plan the Post-Lockdown Future of Your Dreams and Coping with Emotions with Dr Tara Swart #116

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For many people, lockdown has provided a time for personal development. You may have discovered and worked on new qualities or skills. But I’m very ...

Meditation and Mindfulness Made Easy: The Very Best Tips #115

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s so much craziness going on in the world right now and it can often be hard to know what to feel, or even what to do. In times like these, a ...

The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World with Dr Vivek Murthy #114

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on today’s conversation is Vivek Murthy. Vivek was the US Surgeon General under the Obama administration and is now author of the fantastic...

How Breathing Can Transform Your Life with Brian MacKenzie #113

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing It is the first thing we do when we arrive in the world and the last thing we do before we leave. It ...

The Secret to Ageing Well with Dr Dan Levitin #112

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: This podcast contains swearing themes of an adult nature. Do you believe that we have control over how we age? Is mental decline inev...

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep: The Very Best Tips on Sleep #111

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is one of the most undervalued components of our health – if we can improve the quality of our sleep, we can improve the quality of our lives....

Why Mindset is The Key to Success with Tom Bilyeu #110

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing. Do you believe that people’s values can change, or are they set in stone? Can you gain talent and ...

Discover the Joy of Movement with Dr Kelly McGonigal #109

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the positives I’m seeing during the current lockdown is many people’s renewed appreciation for getting out, active and connected. Having to...