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Jul 2, 2025 • 53min

Dr. Zach Bush on Glyphosate, the Microbiome & What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong

Join Dr. Zach Bush, a triple board-certified physician and founder of Farmer's Footprint, as he challenges traditional notions of health and healing. He reveals how our gut microbiome holds vast biodiversity, crucial for emotional and physical well-being. Dr. Bush discusses the detrimental impact of modern life on our health, advocating for deeper connections with nature and community. Discover the healing power of practices like forest bathing and the importance of compassion and presence in reclaiming true health.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 12min

Can You Live Longer by Doing Less? | Dan Buettner | 5 Questions

In this lively discussion, Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author known for discovering the Blue Zones, shares insights on living longer by knowing when to pause. He emphasizes small decisions that yield significant consequences and how taking a step back can lead to true success. Buettner reflects on his experiences with mindfulness and Vipassana meditation, transforming regret into wisdom. He challenges societal norms, advocating for an adventurous lifestyle that prioritizes meaningful connections and personal well-being.
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Jun 29, 2025 • 10min

The #1 Sign You’re Being Manipulated in Dating | Francesca Hogi | Be Well Moments

We often blame the wrong things when love doesn’t work, timing, chemistry, the other person. But what if the real pattern is internal? In this clip, we explore how your dating archetype, emotional pacing, and inner readiness quietly shape who you choose, and what you allow.Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.***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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @livewellbewellsarah  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📱 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannnutrition  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/#datingpatterns #relationshipadvice #emotionalintelligence
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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 2min

How to Heal IBS, Improve Gut Health & Fix Digestive Issues

If you've been managing IBS by avoiding certain foods but still experiencing unpredictable flare-ups, you're not alone. Emerging science shows that IBS is a complex condition involving multiple body systems: your nervous system, immune response, and gut microbiome all influence how and when symptoms appear.For something so physical, IBS is rarely just about the gut.I created this IBS Masterclass podcast episode to help you finally understand what's really driving your symptoms. And it's not just about food. Stress, sleep, movement, and even your gut-brain connection can all play a role in making IBS worse.Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, affects nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide, yet it's still so often dismissed as "just a sensitive gut." The reality? IBS sits in that quiet, complicated space between physical and emotional. And we don't need more elimination diets or shame. We need understanding, compassion, and space to heal.To give you the clearest answers, I've brought together the world's leading gut health experts:Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – gastroenterologist and NYT bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, helping us understand the role of fiber, fermentation, and plant diversity in long-term digestive healthDr. James Kinross – colorectal surgeon and author of Dark Matter, exploring how gut bacteria influence inflammation, immunity, and disease riskDr. Emeran Mayer – gastroenterologist & neuroscientist, author of The Mind-Gut-Immune Connection, bringing over four decades of research into how emotions, microbes, and immunity shape the IBS experienceProfessor Felice Jacka – Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, pioneer in nutritional psychiatry, uncovering how food and mental health are deeply connected through the gutWe explore: • How stress and trauma shape gut-brain signalling • Why the vagus nerve is a key player in digestion• The misunderstood link between emotional health and IBS • Whether FODMAP diets help or simply mask deeper issues • And how to create a sense of calm in your body that supports long-term healingThis isn't just a masterclass. It's a myth-busting, life-affirming conversation that every person with IBS deserves to hear. You'll discover why your body reacts the way it does and learn how to listen with more compassion. Because sometimes, what looks like bloating or discomfort is your nervous system saying, "I don't feel safe."If IBS has made you feel frustrated, alone, or disconnected from your own body, I hope this episode brings you clarity and relief. You deserve to feel at home in your body again.Love,Sarah Ann 💛***If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like:The Gut-Mind Doctor: The Mind & Food Strategies That Can Heal Your Gut Microbiome | Dr. Emeran Mayerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL5ZtoJAUBsHow to FIX Leaky Gut, Improve Health and Stop Cravings | Dr. James Kinross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvupSI_S7_QHow To Instantly Crush Stress And Find Serenity: Professor Felice Jacka How Food Affects Your Brainhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AQNADbFTCs***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/***Highlights:Introduction (00:00)Definition of a Healthy Gut (01:46)Symptoms of Gut Dysfunction (04:00)Can You Eat Fibre if You Have IBS? (11:04) How Reliable Are Microbiome Tests? (21:39)How Antibiotics Affect Your Gut (26:51)Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Microbiome Health (31:58)How the Microbiome Affects Drug Metabolism (37:58)Gut-Brain Connection (40:49)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for IBS (55:42)***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah  🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin  📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition  💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/
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Jun 22, 2025 • 5min

Breaking the Stereotypes: Marriage, Motherhood, and Career Pressure | Dr. Jessica Zucker | Be Well Moments

We all feel the pressure at some point. Marriage, motherhood, career, are they really what you want, or just what’s expected of you? This conversation opens up the difficult, sometimes uncomfortable questions many of us are afraid to ask out loud.Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.***Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’For 20% off, use code LWBW20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vivobarefoot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @livewellbewellsarah  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📱 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannnutrition  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/#ModernWoman #MotherhoodChoices #BreakingStereotypes
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Jun 18, 2025 • 56min

The Truth About Ozempic, Weight Loss & Food Addiction | Dr. David Kessler, Former FDA Commissioner

Food addiction isn't about willpower.It’s about biology.This week’s guest, Dr. David A. Kessler, pulls back the curtain on GLP-1 drugs, the medications everyone's talking about but few truly understand. As a former FDA Commissioner, bestselling author of Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine, and someone who has personally used Ozempic, Dr. David reveals what pharmaceutical companies aren't telling you about how they actually work.David shares his own journey with GLP-1 medications, the science behind why they're so effective, and the critical conversations we're not having about safety, proper use, and what happens when you stop taking them.Through science, candor, and vulnerability, he explains:Why food addiction is real, and how it rewires the reward circuits of the brainHow GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are changing the conversation about obesity and self-blameWhy “just eat less” doesn’t work… and never didHow visceral fat creates an invisible storm of inflammation, starting in childhoodAnd what it means to actually change your relationship with food for goodDr Kessler doesn’t offer a magic solution. He offers tools: from nutritional rewiring to behavioral insight, from emotional honesty to policy change.Ultimately, he reminds us that health isn’t about being perfect. It’s about understanding what drives us, learning how to interrupt the cycle, and reclaiming agency in a world designed to overwhelm it.Real healing isn’t about restriction. It’s about relief.It’s not about weight. It’s about freedom.Love,Sarah Ann 💛***If you enjoyed this episode you might also like:Dr. Chris Palmer: How Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Your Brain and Mental Healthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XwRdDU1PCYDr. Chris Van Tulleken: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making Us Sickhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SxK9MFmH4c3 Foods to END Cravings, Sugar Addiction & Get Your Energy Back | Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspéhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdfNy_UCqng***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/***Introduction: Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight and Keep It Off? (00:00)Dopamine, Cravings, and the Science of Food Addiction (10:12)How GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Actually Work for Weight Loss (15:14)How to Change Your Relationship with Food (20:06)GLP-1 Drug Risks, Malnutrition & Eating Disorders (23:37)Is Ozempic Being Misused? The Dangers of Microdosing (27:07)How to Safely Use GLP-1s and Maintain Weight Loss After Stopping (31:53)Which Diet Is Best? Low-Fat vs. Mediterranean vs. Low-Carb (33:43)How to Lose Visceral Fat Without GLP-1 Drugs (40:55)Root Cause of Obesity Crisis (42:44)Living Well: A Redefinition of Health and Self-Acceptance (51:49)***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah  🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin  📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition  💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/
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Jun 14, 2025 • 9min

The Oral-Reproductive Connection Your Fertility Doctor Never Mentioned | Dr. Katie Lee | Be Well Moments

Did you know your mouth bacteria could be preventing pregnancy? Discover the groundbreaking connection between oral health and fertility that even top fertility clinics ignore! For men, oral infections can cause "bacterial spermarima," reducing sperm quality and causing erectile dysfunction. Plus, learn the shocking link between oral bacteria and endometriosis that's changing women's health forever.Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.***Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’For 20% off, use code LWBW20⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vivobarefoot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠***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/⁠⁠⁠⁠***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @livewellbewellsarah  ⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠📱 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannnutrition  ⁠⁠⁠⁠💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/#hiddeninfertilitycause #fertilitybreakthrough #oralmicrobiomefertility
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Jun 11, 2025 • 53min

How to Heal Shame & Find Your True Self with IFS Therapy | Sarah Jones

This week, Tony-winning playwright Sarah Jones joins the conversation to explore the healing journey through Internal Family Systems (IFS). She delves into the complexities of identity shaped by her multicultural upbringing, discussing how different 'parts' within us influence our behaviors. Sarah emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, humor, and play in healing. She candidly addresses addiction as a coping mechanism and highlights the need for emotional safety and curiosity to nurture our inner selves. Prepare for an enlightening discussion on embracing all facets of identity!
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Jun 7, 2025 • 5min

What Are the Three Most Impactful Health Habits for Women? | Kate Tolo | Be Well Moments

If you're overwhelmed by all the health advice out there, this is where you start. I break down the three most powerful habits that have made the biggest difference in my life—and how you can make them stick without burning out. Whether you're just starting or trying to reset, this will help you move forward.Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.***Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’For 20% off, use code LWBW20⁠⁠⁠www.vivobarefoot.com⁠⁠⁠***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/⁠⁠⁠***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin⁠⁠⁠📹 Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠   / @livewellbewellsarah  ⁠⁠⁠🐦 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin  ⁠⁠⁠📱 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannnutrition  ⁠⁠⁠💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/⁠#WomensWellness #HealthyHabits #SelfCareJourney
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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 4min

Mastering Women’s Health: Protein, Hormones, Sleep, Brain Health and Strength Training | Sarah Macklin

We’re not taught how to train for our cycle.We’re not taught how to eat for our hormones.We’re not taught how our brains change - through menopause, pregnancy, or even monthly shifts.But we should be.This week’s episode is a powerful roundtable of experts who are rewriting the script on women’s health - not with trends, but with evidence, nuance, and real-life wisdom. Because the truth is, we don’t need more restriction or more hustle. We need education. Compassion. And space to evolve.In this masterclass conversation, I’m joined by some of the world’s leading minds on women’s performance, pelvic health, nutrition, and cognition - including:Dr. Stacy Sims – exercise physiologist, menopause educator, and voice behind “Women Are Not Small Men”Kate Tolo – strength and conditioning coach bridging mindset and movementDr. Rena Malik – urologist and pelvic health expert breaking taboos with clarityDrs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai – neurologists on a mission to end Alzheimer’s and promote brain resilienceWe explore:The biggest misconceptions about protein and training for womenWhy Zone 2 cardio and strength work are non-negotiablesThe overlooked power of the pelvic floor (and how to protect it)What women actually need in midlife - from mindset to muscle massAnd how sex, stress, and social roles shape our health more than we thinkThis isn’t just a masterclass - it’s a myth-busting, life-affirming download that every woman deserves to hear. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, these insights will change the way you think about your body.Love,Sarah Ann 💛***If you enjoyed this episode you might also like:How to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Boost Your Brain Health with These PROVEN Foods | The Brain Docshttps://youtu.be/HKEvPm11R3o?si=hlJCm2O9H0iEn_mpExpert Tips from 5 Leading Doctors and How to Use Food as Medicine: Gut Health Masterclasshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dYuR7cobfkDr. Stacy Sims on Perimenopause & How to Manage Symptoms | Fitness and Nutrition for WOMENhttps://youtu.be/hsaGZXiEbNs?si=pz4NuxQNUsWsABla***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/***Highlights:Intro (00:00)Why Standard Nutrition Guidelines Fail Women (00:48)Protein Needs for Women: Science vs. Myths (01:44)Designing the Ideal Plate for Female Physiology (02:35)How Mindset Shapes Nutritional Metabolism (03:55)Daily Protein Timing and Carb Balance Explained (05:38)Zone Two Training: Misapplied Advice for Women? (11:22)Strength Training Across Women’s Lifespan (17:50)Adapting Exercise for Perimenopause and Beyond (20:23)Hormonal Cycles, Cravings, and Graceful Eating (30:39) What a Healthy Pelvic Floor Looks and Feels Like (32:04)Pelvic Floor Health and Sexual Wellbeing (32:56)Kegels, Coordination, and Pelvic Muscle Balance (33:18)Women's Supplement Guide: What Science Supports (39:50)Brain Health, Empathy, and Gendered Neurology (52:11)***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah  🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin  📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition  💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

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