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

Maximise Your Morning: This Habit Makes Everyday Productive | Clear Thinking with Shane Parrish

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we overcome a lack of focus and actually get started on tasks? Shane Parrish is a former spy and author of a brand new book 'Clear Thinking'. H...

The No.1 Tip To Understand Your Body Fat | Dr. William Li

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr William Li is a globally renowned medical doctor and bestselling author who will shake up your beliefs around body fat. In this episode, he explain...

Which Exercise Makes You Smarter, According To Science | Dr Brendon Stubbs

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s going on inside your brain when you exercise, after you exercise, and what happens when you don’t? These are the questions Dr Brendon Stub...

The Fiber Miracle: How To Heal Your Gut with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The gut microbiome is more popular than ever. And it’s quick and easy to change yours for the better. Today I’m joined by a world-leading gut heal...

Better Sex EVERY TIME? Dr Rena Malik Tells You How

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Rena Malik is the go-to YouTuber for your sex questions. With 2 million subscribers, she regularly shares answers to life’s slightly embarrassing...

The Impact of Snacking on Gut Health & Blood Sugar with Dr Sarah Berry

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sarah Berry is a world-leading nutritional scientist. On her third Live Well Be Well appearance, she shares brand new research on snacking and eati...

The Surprising Link Between Dyslexia and Extreme Wealth | Kate Griggs, Made By Dyslexia

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dyslexic thinking is game-changing. Everything from the light bulb to the iPhone, the aeroplane to the motor car, was invented by a dyslexic mind. The...

How To Biohack Your Life For Longevity & Happiness | Dr Molly Maloof

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Biohacking might sound like mad science. But it’s available to you right now. It’s about understanding your body’s health needs and tweaking the...

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones with Dan Buettner

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to live longer? With more vitality? And avoid dieting along the way? I thought so. Who doesn’t!? Well it turns out that it’s within reach for...

How To Use Your Neurodiversity For A Better Life | Kelly Williams Brown

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From flying high as a writer to hitting rock bottom, Kelly's been through a lot. Living with ADHD and bipolar depression, she's authored two bestselli...

Dr William Li: The Truth About Body Fat

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr William Li is a globally renowned medical doctor and bestselling author who will shake up your beliefs around body fat. He’s the author of Eat to...

Former Spy: How To Use Fear To Your Advantage | Shane Parrish

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spies know a thing or two about focus. Shane Parrish worked for Canadian Intelligence before turning his attention full-time to the Farnam Street blog...

What’s The Truth About Vitamin Supplements? | Be Well Moment

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We hear a lot about vitamin supplements - some facts, some fad. Biotech CEO Jack O’Meara tells us about some of the scientific research that’s gon...

Mind Your Gut: The Brain-Gut Connection Explained | Be Well Moment

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people know what a placebo is, but what about 'nocebo'? How much can mind-body interactions and beliefs impact your health? Dr. Felice Jacka expl...

Communication with family is VITAL | Be Well Moment

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life is full of difficult conversations. Having them with our closest relatives is tough. But opening up a dialogue can be so beneficial. Leading psyc...

Fake Connections & Loneliness in the Social Media Era | Be Well Moment

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us care about followers, likes and viewers online. But these are fake connections that can make us feel more lonely. Guy Winch tells us that l...

My Mental Wellness Coach On Knowing Your Inner Saboteur

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can you escape negative mind chatter? What is our Inner Sage and how can we recognise and control our Inner Saboteur? These are the questions a me...

Bryan Johnson: How My Penis CHANGED | Be Well Moment

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Johnson's rigorous daily health protocol is aiming to keep his body young forever. But he received surprising side effects from regular electrom...

Master Metabolism: How Time-Restricted Eating Can Change Your Life | Be Well Moment

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Satchin Panda - world-leading researcher on time restricted eating - discusses the benefits and importance of consistent eating windows. You’ll ...

Overcome Shame and Beat Addiction with Africa Brooke | Be Well Moment

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Africa's shame hindered her ability to be vulnerable and form deep connections. She sought solace in alcohol. Despite multiple relapses, she persisted...

Dr Mindy Pelz Reveals Her Concerns on the Contraceptive Pill | Be Well Moment

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

World-leading guru on menstrual health Dr Mindy Pelz sheds light on the importance of finding your natural rhythm, tracking your cycle and repairing y...

Choose The Right Path and Be GRATEFUL with Alex & Mimi Ikonn | Be Well Moment

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“A house full of love, and a healthy body & mind. That can not be bought. That must be earned.” - Naval RavikantAlex Ikonn explains his growth...

Reggie Yates on the Power of Being Yourself | Be Well Moment

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since childhood, Reggie Yates embraced uniqueness. This mindset paved the way for unexpected rewards and opportunities, and a three-decade career in t...

Eat Your Way to Better Mental Health AND Beat Anxiety | Professor Felice Jacka

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Food can affect our mood - we’ve all experienced it. In the past, psychiatry has been concerned with what happens in the brain. Today, we know that ...

How your parents and past shape who you are today | Julia Samuel

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From bickering at Christmas dinners to mourning lost loved ones, family is there through thick and thin. Julia Samuel MBE is an author, podcast host a...

Liver Disease: Not Just An Alcohol Problem | Jack O'Meara

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A healthy liver is a vital part of our physical wellbeing. It’s truly a powerhouse organ - and not enough people are talking about it. Jack O’Mear...

Get Over a Break-up, Fix Your Broken Heart & Stop Feeling Lonely | Guy Winch

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heartbreak can hit anyone. It makes us lonely, disconnected and creates a sense of grief. Nobody denies that it’s tough. Dr. Guy Winch is a psycholo...

Timing is Everything: How To Sleep Better and Live Longer | Dr Satchin Panda

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of us know that circadian rhythms are vital to a good night's sleep. But we still get hungry at strange times, feel sleepy in the afternoons and ...

Get Sober & Quit Self-Sabotage with Africa Brooke

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a life free of self-sabotage. For some, big nights out are the problem. The solution could lie in a sobriety habit. Africa Brooke is a speaker...

Make Intermittent Fasting Work For YOU With Dr Mindy Pelz

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The biological and hormonal rhythms of men’s and women’s bodies vary massively, but intermittent fasting has benefits for all of us. Dr Mindy Pelz...

The World’s Most Extreme Anti-Ageing Routine with Bryan Johnson

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine living forever, or being the last human left on earth. Meet millionaire tech CEO and entrepreneur Bryan Johnson. His goal? To remain biologica...

The Science of Gratitude & Mastering Productivity with Alex & Mimi Ikonn

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a world that often focuses on negativity, it's more important than ever to embrace gratitude and discover its effects on our lives and minds. ...

Reggie Yates Reveals his Roadmap to Success

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

British broadcasting legend Reggie Yates joins Sarah for the first episode of Season 10. After a media career spanning three decades, Reggie’s grown...

Live Well Be Well Season 10

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is full of misleading promises and apparent quick fixes for our health. Navigating this maze of lifestyle advice can be overwhelming. Liv...

Intimacy, Pleasure & Sexual Empowerment with Bibi Brzozka

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How empowered do you feel when it comes to your pleasure?In this week’s episode of the #LiveWellBeWell podcast, we’re speaking to Bibi Brzozka.&nb...

The Stress Solution: The Science & Techniques for Coping with Life’s Challenges with Mithu Storoni

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How stressed are you right now? It’s January so chances are you’ve been stressed about something already. Do you know what your stress triggers ar...

The Health Wealth Mindset: Tips for Achieving Financial Wellness and a Healthy, Happy Life with Melanie Eusebe

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of the #LiveWellBeWell podcast in 2023 and what better way to kick start it than by exploring what financ...

Merry Christmas!

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas to each and everyone of our Live Well, Be Well Community! Thank you all so much for your support this year. Wishing you and your loved...

The Secret to Long Term Brain Health and Performance with Dr Tommy Wood

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for one of the most exciting episodes of the podcast yet! For the past five years, I've been devoted to exploring the intersection of nutrit...

Men’s and Women’s Fertility, Egg-Freezing, & Mindset with Dr Larisa Corda

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one of the 3.5 million people in the UK impacted by infertility? With egg-freezing becoming more popular, it can be hard to know what informat...

Anxiety & how to be practical about panic with psychotherapist, Josh Fletcher

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week’s slice of wellbeing with author, psychotherapist and top anxiety expert, Josh Fletcher.You might recognise him from videos on ...

Are we eating our way to extinction with Dan Saladino

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lab-grown meats, Deliveroo and a ‘grab and go’ mantra have become our current food system. Yet, as our demand for this food culture, due to our de...

Be Well Moments #11 How Can Exercise Impact Your Brain Health with Tommy Wood

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know partaking in exercise has a positive impact on our cognitive health, but how much exercise do you need to do to see an impact? Dr Tommy Wood b...

Be Well Moments #10 Fertility: Tests & with Dr Larisa Corda

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of tests out there that can give an indication to your fertility, whether you're male or female. In this clip we discuss which ones sh...

Be Well Moments #9 Tools for both types of anxiety Josh Fletcher & FREE New Course for 2023

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are different types of anxiety and in this clip, we discuss different tools and why certain tools work for certain types of anxiety.Catch the fu...

Be Well Moments #8 What is happiness with Paul Dolan & FREE New Course for 2023

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When are you happiest? Is happiness subjective? In this clip, we hear from a Professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE and the author of bestselling...

Be Well Moments #7 Food Fashion Trends with Dan Saladino

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kombucha, Kale & Keto - these are just a few of the food trends, fads and diets we’re bombarded with. In this clip, we discuss food trends and t...

Be Well Moments #6 How Sugar is hiding in our foods & what we should pay attention to with Dr Tim Spector & Dr Sarah Berry

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we explore how sugar can be hidden in our food, even in products that claim to be low or no sugar. We discuss why it's important not ...

Be Well Moments #5 Finding your own Meditation Practice with Maude Hirst

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip we hear Maude share what meditation is, how to find your own practice and make it fit your lifestyle, plus we discuss the physiological c...

Be Well Moments #4 The Defining Moment for me in my Climate Activism with Arizona Muse

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip Arizona shares a defining moment for her in her climate activism journey and where she found her community.Don’t forget you can catch t...

Be Well Moments #3 Tools and Techniques for Stress & Anxiety with Ari Peralta

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip Ari talks about tools and techniques you can use to help with stress and anxiety Don’t forget you can catch the whole episode with Ari ...

The Science for Real Life Happiness with Professor Paul Dolan

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being happy, is surely what most of us want, right? We’re all on our own journeys to achieve it, but is there a real science behind it that we could...

Are we sweet enough? Sugar, sweeteners, and our health with Dr Tim Spector & Dr Sarah Berry

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week’s slice of your wellbeing! This week is National Sugar Awareness Week. Check these stats out. 56% of the UK diet comes from ult...

Be Well Moments #2 Health Aspect of Diet culture & Food Fads with Alex Light

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip Alex talks about the health aspect part of diet culture and food fads. Don’t forget you can catch the whole episode with Alex plus the ...

Earth Health, Reinvention & Climate Activism - Arizona Muse

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change is happening, and it can feel frightening when we read about it, but in today’s conversation Arizona helps us all understand that we ...

Be Well Moment #1 Dealing with Adversity & People Pleasing with David Walliams

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a snippet from the episode on something we’ve probably all experienced at least once in our lives – people pleasing! Don’t forget you c...

Meditation, life’s milestones & finding your purpose with Maude Hirst

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s slice of wellbeing, we speak to Maude Hirst, who has transition from a high flying acting career into unlocking the power of breathw...

Going beyond our 5 senses with Ari Peralta

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard the term Sensory Wellness? Do you know how to connect to your inverse? How many senses other than sight, smell, sound, touch and taste ...

Perfectionism, Body Positivity & Letting Go with Alex Light

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Live Well, Be Well, Season 9 hosted by Sarah Ann Macklin. This podcast that brings you your weekly slice of wellbeing. In this episode I sp...

David Walliams on Engineering Happiness, Fatherhood & Staying Inspired

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 1 of Season 9 of Live Well, Be Well, hosted by Sarah Ann Macklin. This podcast will bring you your weekly slice of wellbeing. We’...

Be Well Moment #8 - Avoiding Nutrient Deficiencies on a Plant Based Diet

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast.In today's bite size moment, Dr...

Be Well Moment #7 - Find the Secret to Losing Weight

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast.In today's bite size moment, Dr...

Bite Size Moment #6 - Navigating IBS During Your Menstrual Cycle

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast. In today's bite size moment, c...

Be Well Moment #5 - Hidden Truths of Sugar That You Didn't Know

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast.In today's bite size moment, Gi...

Be Well Moment #4 - Why Anger Can Be A Useful Tool

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast.In today's bite size moment, ps...

Be Well Moment #3 - Do You Need 8 Hours Of Sleep Every Night?

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast.In today's bite size moment, sl...

Be Well Moment #2 - Exploring Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast.In today's bite size moment, Dr...

Be Well Moment #1 - Is Vaping Dangerous?

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Bite Size Moments mini series, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from the Live Well, Be Well podcast. In today's bite size mome...

Introducing the Bite Size Moments mini series

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While we eagerly await series 9, I wanted to share some of my favourite moments from past series. Please enjoy the Bite Size Moments mini series over ...

Sarah Ann's Reflections for Season 8

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we come to the end of a very exciting season eight, I wanted to personally share all the learnings I’ve learned from the last 12 episodes. I feel...

Why You Need to Care About Your Gut Health - with Dr. Federica Amati

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can you supercharge your gut? Dr Federica Amati is a registered nutritionist with a PhD in clinical medicine research, who specialises in achievin...

Your Diet Probably Isn't Working In the Way You Think It Is - with Dr. Sarah Berry

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I interview Dr. Sarah Berry, a Reader in Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and the lead nutritional scientist on the Z...

The Psychology of Trauma and How to Find Your True Voice with Emmy Brunner

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emmy Brunner is a psychotherapist, author and personal empowerment coach. Author of The Trauma Redefined, and Find Your True Voice, Emmy is an expert ...

Why Everyone Should Have Therapy with photographer royality Rankin

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Rankin Waddell, better known as Rankin, is photography royalty. I’ve been lucky enough to know Rankin since the beginning of my career, and aft...

Overcoming failure and burnout, and the power of positivity psychology with entrepreneur Dan Murray-Serter

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Live Well, Be Well. I speak to Dan Murray-Serter. Dan is an award-winning entrepreneur who has spoken openly about failure, ...

How to rewire your brain with Professor David Nutt

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a very special one. My guest for this episode was fired in 2009 by the Home Secretary for his inconvenient views on drug policy, ...

Building Resilience and Facing Challenges with Kimberly Wyatt

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grammy nominated artist Kimberly Wyatt has sold 15 million albums and 40 million singles sales worldwide. She has reached pop success all over the wor...

Go with your gut: why food isn’t just fuel with Professor Tim Spector, OBE

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go with your gut: why food isn’t just fuel with Tim Spector Professor Tim Spector OBE is an expert on nutrition and gut health. He has been ranked i...

DJ Fat Tony on a life of excess, overcoming adversity and living with AIDS

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He’s DJ’d for some of the biggest stars on the planet: George Michael, Andy Warhol, Madonna – and at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding most recently....

From Premier League to premier health: Thomas 'Hal' Robson-Kanu's route to success

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The food we eat isn’t always the magic bullet, but if we don’t eat correctly it can cause destructive effects. Signed at the age of 15 to a profes...

How Liz Earle built one of the UK's biggest independent beauty brands

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liz Earle has revolutionised the wellbeing sector. Her brand has forever changed the connection between beauty and health. I had the privilege of sitt...

How can you be your most authentic self with Samantha Clarke

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to be authentic. You want to be true to yourself, not a slavish follower of social expectations. You want to “live your best life,”...

The power of plant based eating with Dr Gemma Newman

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the top questions I am asked as a nutritionist is, ‘what does the perfect diet look like?” My answer is, there is not a perfect diet but th...

How to unwire perfectionism with flexible thinking with Poppy Jamie

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we need to think differently? How are our thinking styles harming our health? We can set the illusion with ourselves that everything is fine wi...

The science of sleep and how to optimise it with Nick Littlehales

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is increasingly being recognised as the cornerstone for our health. Yet 36% of adults struggle to get to sleep at least once a week and, almost ...

What makes love last with Lucy Beresford

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever question how to sustain a healthy relationship and keep that balance just right? As humans, the relationships we form with other people ar...

Psychedelic Renaissance: the emerging drug boom in mental health

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Psychedelic therapy is understood to harness a therapeutic window opened up by the brain effects of the drugs to facilitate insight and emotional rele...

Is vaping the healthier option to a smoke free nation with Dr Cother Hajat

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the future of tobacco use? Do you remember the days when we could smoke indoors, restaurants and even hospitals? When smoking was a status sym...

What is Eco-Anxiety with, psychoanalyst Anouchka Grose

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century, so much so, that some people are making the decision to not have any child...

Are your teeth ageing you with Dr Richard Marques

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020, the UK women’s skincare market was worth £1.4bn – a sure sign of our eagerness to stop the effects of ageing. Yet when it comes to our ...

Diets to let go of in 2022, with Giles Yeo MBE

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is time to break up with diet culture and stop trying to chase the ideal cure.  Diet companies and influencers capitalise on our system beliefs...

How to build a healthy brain - PODCAST LIVE, Christmas special

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our Christmas special and season finale of season 6 brings you a live recording on how to build a healthy brain.  More than ever at this time of year...

The hidden truth behind calories and sugar with Dr Giles Yeo

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Calories are ubiquitous, and we can’t seem to escape them. Are we too fixated on them and should we be looking at a wider picture? Giles Yeo MBE, a ...

Just when you thought you knew everything vitamin D, with Dr Jenna Macciochi

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Almost half of British adults are not aware of  government guidelines and 1-6 adults in the UK have low levels of vitamin D.  Low levels of Vitamin ...

The secret to creating healthy habits for good with Dr Heather McKee

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

40-50% of our day is made up of habits. Scientific research has shown us that trying to rely on willpower, external motivations and white knuckling yo...

The journey to accepting yourself with chef Ramael Scully

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Acceptance is the ability to unconditionally value all parts of who you are. That means you acknowledge all of yourself, the good parts and the thing...

Finding the right path with Bradley Simmonds

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Life doesn't always go to plan. Even when you think you’re sure what you want in life, you may have to dodge some curveballs.  When our paths chang...

How to optimise your recovery and nutrition with Dr. Marc Bubbs

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition and recovery are two elements which can have a positive or negative impact on your goals.  In todays episode we explore the pitfalls yo...

The truth behind CBD and if it really works with Dr Julie Moltke

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is estimated that two billion euro’s a year is the size of the European market of CBD. Already, the plant extract is being added to cheeseburgers...

Building resilience to achieve your dreams with track athlete, Adelle Tracey

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are a number of dimensions when it comes to positive mental health, one of which is resilience. Resilience is the process of being able to adapt...