Buddhist monk and author Gelong Thubten shares his insights on distraction and addiction, the value of meditation in processing negative emotions, the energy behind human behavior, renunciation and finding inner strength, using activities as meditation, reframing distraction during meditation, navigating book promotion and ego, the role of emotions in Buddhism, and transforming anger for freedom.

Daniel Pink, author and human behavior expert, explores the value of regret in shaping our lives, challenging the notion of avoiding regrets. He discusses the themes of regret in different domains, highlighting the power of reflecting on regrets to understand our values. Pink emphasizes the role of regret in personal growth, urging listeners to embrace discomfort. Additionally, he offers strategies for handling regrets and mistakes, such as self-compassion and self-distancing techniques.

Professor Thomas Seyfried, a cancer researcher, explains how malfunctioning mitochondria is at the root of cancer. He discusses the impact of diet and lifestyle on cancer, the role of exercise, and the reliance of cancer cells on fermentation for energy. The podcast also explores informed consent, radical remission, effectiveness of ketogenic diets, glucose ketone ratio, controversy surrounding cancer treatment and weight loss, and tackling obesity.

Dr Joe Dispenza, a New York Times best-selling author, speaks about the impact of negative thought patterns on health, the power of awareness and changing personality, and provides practical steps for changing negative thinking patterns.

Bronnie Ware, author of 'The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,' shares insights on regrets, value of time, and living true to oneself. They discuss the concept of choice and its price, reevaluating priorities, and learning from mistakes. The podcast explores regret, compassion, and courage, and highlights the mystery and magic of life.

Neuroscientist Dr Wendy Suzuki discusses the benefits of exercise on brain health, including how even 10 minutes of exercise can boost focus, happiness, motivation, and creativity. She explains the positive effects of physical activity on brain health and mood, such as the release of neurochemicals like serotonin and dopamine. Regular exercise can delay dementia, enhance memory function, and promote the growth of new brain cells.

Dr Anders Hansen, psychiatrist and author, explores the impact of modern life on our mental health. He discusses the brain's evolutionary mechanisms, overeating due to abundance, mismatch between biology and current environments, and the negative effects of smartphone use. He emphasizes the importance of nutrition, exercise, and relaxation for mental well-being.

When was the last time you ‘learned to read’? For most of us, it was in the early years of primary school, and you probably haven’t given much thought to that skill set since. But what if you could read smarter, faster and accelerate your capacity for learning – at any age? This week’s guest is here to show you how.Jim Kwik grew up thinking of himself as the ‘boy with the broken brain’. A traumatic brain injury at the age of five meant Jim struggled at school, taking three years to learn to read. He was teased and bullied; his potential overlooked by teachers. Today, he’s a globally renowned brain coach who’s helped everyone from university students to CEOs and celebrities to improve their productivity, cognition and focus. He does so through his talks, coaching courses, podcasts, and online content – as well as his bestselling book, Limitless. In this conversation, he’s keen to impart his many tips, tactics, and techniques to us. We discuss why so many of us feel like we’re lacking in focus, are too old to learn, or worry that our memories are already failing. We talk about technology as a tool not a distraction, and how to structure your day with intention. And Jim explains how the 3Ms of Mindset, Motivation and Method can keep you stuck in limiting beliefs – as well as liberate you from them.We then move on to Jim’s accelerated learning and reading techniques, and he has some fascinating and super-useful advice on how to ‘flex your focus muscle’ and become a purposeful, prolific reader who remembers and uses what they’ve read. He also shares some amazing hacks for reading 25 to 50% faster and taking in more, not less, as you do it – it’s not about skim reading or skipping words.I can’t emphasise enough what an ideas-packed episode this is, and I know you’ll want to take action from the moment you finish listening. I hope you enjoy this motivating and inspiring conversation.  Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.exhalecoffee.com/livemorehttps://drinkag1.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemorehttps://www.calm.com/livemoreShow notes https://drchatterjee.com/380DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Getting a bird’s eye view on our life, noticing patterns and perhaps making different choices can help not only our mental health and emotions, but our physical health too.Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.  Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.Today’s clip is from episode 263 of the podcast with Dr Julie Smith, a clinical psychologist, and author of the number one bestseller ‘Why Has No One Told Me This Before?’Julie is passionate about making the tools of therapy accessible to all, and, as with all of Julie’s tools and teachings, the common theme is self-awareness.In this clip, we discuss how to start developing this important skill, and Julie shares a powerful tool to help us look after our happiness and mental wellbeing.Thanks to our sponsor https://www.drinkag1.com/livemoreSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/263Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjeeFollow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For thousands of years, humans have used storytelling to enhance and change lives. From prehistoric fireside stories, to songs, novels, films, even social media reels, we are hardwired to seek identification and knowledge through hearing about other people’s experiences. Some of my most popular podcast episodes to date have featured guests who do just this – relating their extraordinary life experience to fascinate, move and benefit all of those who hear it.  And I’m honoured to add today’s guests to that list. Ruthie Meir is the daughter of the late Holocaust survivor Hannah Pick-Goslar. Dina Kraft is Hannah’s co-writer who helped bring her incredible story to life, in the brand-new book My Friend Anne Frank. Together Ruthie and Dina bring authenticity and emotional resonance to a real-life story, that will change the hearts and minds, of all who hear it. If you are familiar with the famous ‘Diary of Anne Frank’, Hannah appeared in it as ‘Lies Goosens’.  As Ruthie and Dina explain to me, Hannah was born to Jewish parents in Berlin in 1928. After the Nazi Party was elected in 1933, the family escaped to what they believed was the safety of Amsterdam. And it was here that she met her friend, Anne Frank. The two became inseparable – until one day Anne just disappeared. Then in 1943, Hannah’s family was arrested and transported to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp and somehow Hannah managed to survive, until the camp was finally liberated.  It would have been lovely to talk to Hannah herself about her story, but she actually died back in October 2022 just a few weeks shy of her 94th birthday. This is without question, a horrifying, unimaginable, and crushing story but at the same time, within it, there are definite moments of beauty, compassion and humanity. It really was a great privilege to talk to Ruthie and Dina about Hannah and her life. I hope you enjoy listening.Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Thanks to our sponsors:https://drinkag1.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemorehttps://www.boncharge.com/livemoreShow notes https://drchatterjee.com/378DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.