The Hardest Thing I’ve Learned About Self-Talk — and How to Stop Beating Yourself Up

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Previously titled “The Hardest Thing I've Learned: Self-Compassion and Why Your Body Keeps Score | Sarah Ann Macklin” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 3, 2026

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Ever noticed how easily we push through stress, tiredness, or overwhelm, telling ourselves we will deal with it later?In this solo episode of Live Well Be Well, I reflect on the quiet signals our bodies and minds send us every day, and why learning to listen earlier can change how we experience stress, ageing, and overall wellbeing. This is a gentle but honest conversation about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and making small changes that genuinely support long term health.I share personal reflections on stress, ageing, sleep, and self awareness, and how often we disconnect from our bodies in the busyness of everyday life. I explore why so many of us normalise exhaustion and tension, and how this disconnection can quietly shape both our physical and emotional health over time.Here’s What We Dive Into:- How ignoring early stress signals can quietly impact long term health.- Why self awareness is one of the most underused tools for wellbeing.- What ageing well really looks like beyond surface level health markers.- How sleep, rest, and recovery support emotional and physical resilience.- Why listening to your body requires practice, not perfection.- How small daily habits shape how we feel over time.- What it means to care for yourself without guilt or pressure.- Why compassion is essential for sustainable health changes.Love, Sarah Ann 💛***👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmacklin/p/download-your-free-5-recipes-to-relieve👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/This episode is sponsored by:NOWATCH: The compassionate health trackerConnecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com***The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/📹 Subscribe:http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livewellbewellpodcast💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***If You Enjoyed This Episode, You Might Also Like:Neuroscientist’s 3 Proven Steps to Improve Brain Health & Prevent Cognitive Decline | Dr Tommy Woodhttps://youtu.be/QeNdkCVYquUThe Brain Immune Expert: ALERT! Social Media Is Reprogramming Your Immune System | Prof Nicolauhttps://youtu.be/2zNw6pzv8qk***Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:Science Simplified, Health Humanised.Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***HighlightsIntro (00:00:00)Why we overlook the early signals of stress (00:04:12)The cost of constantly pushing through tiredness (00:06:12)How ageing well starts with self awareness (00:12:40)Why rest is essential, not optional (00:18:55)The emotional impact of ignoring your body (00:25:10)Sleep, recovery, and long term resilience (00:31:42)Small habits that support nervous system balance (00:38:06)Letting go of guilt around self care (00:44:30)Why compassion leads to sustainable change (00:50:55)Reconnecting with yourself in everyday moments (00:56:40)***Love what you’re hearing?My small ask is to please rate and review Live Well Be Well. This helps the show expand and allows me to keep producing these with the best quality guests. It means a huge amount to me, so thank you.

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