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

Social media is full of misleading promises and apparent quick fixes for our health. Navigating this maze of lifestyle advice can be overwhelming. Live Well Be Well aims to filter through the noise, providing the most useful tips to improve wellbeing and nutrition.Sarah Ann Macklin - nutritionist, public speaker, and founder of the Be Well Collective - is back for Season 10 of Live Well Be Well, with new episodes every week. Episode 1 with broadcasting legend Reggie Yates is out now!

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.  She’s a VITA certified Love, Sex and Relationship Coach, Holistic Sexuality International Speaker and Energetic Lovemaking Guide. After 15 years in Finance and Banking, she took the leap and embarked on a personal growth journey into sexuality and experienced her first full-body orgasm at age 35.We loved this episode as it’s all about empowering ourselves to tap into intimacy, teaching us how to improve our relationships as well as our pleasure - whether solo or partnered.This episode as well as Bibi’s courses on her website are focussed on opening your heart and mind on this topic, connecting them to the experiences we have and want to have and also, to our pleasure. It’s also about changing our sometimes skewed mindsets from the social narratives we’re fed and instead, encouraging conversations around these topics which are often seen as “taboo” or “awkward” even when between close friends and partners. Bibi shares advice and tips around recognising and undoing any shame you might feel around this topic – a common issue for a lot of us.We discuss conscious sexuality, what it is, how to explore it and also reframe what sex is. We’ll also discuss orgasms, the different types there are, tips to help you achieve full-body orgasms, and the pleasure and intimacy that goes beyond orgasms.Do you have self-love practice? Great if you do, but if you don’t, don’t worry as we’ll also discuss how we can create those practices - we’ve got you! It all starts with the self, right?Finally, we also learn how we can improve connections with our partners, tips for bringing up what can sometimes feel like awkward conversations with partners, and how to articulate wants and desires to them, as we go through some exercises with Bibi.After this episode, you will definitely have tools that will help you to take control and feel empowered when it comes to your pleasure.Happy listening!Show Notes This episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles. It is the first FDA-cleared birth control app. It’s natural and non-invasive, offering a brand new, revolutionary birth control option that’s given millions of individuals the power to go hormone-free. I have been using it for nearly 2 years now!Natural Cycles is not a period tracker - the NC app is powered by a regulated and certified algorithm that learns the pattern of users’ unique cycles, using body temperature and other fertility indicators, to work out each daily fertility status.To get 20% off your annual subscription and a free thermometer use the code LIVE WELL at www.naturalcycles.com/livewellwww.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

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 are or do you just know when you’ve reached your peak stress levels? Don’t worry, chances are you’re not alone in that.We’ve brought back a guest from a previous episode on our series to talk about the s-word.Mithu Storoni is an eye surgeon and brain researcher-turned author. She is interested in how the brain responds to uncertainty and performs under pressure. Her first book,  "Stress-Proof", is a science-based guide to optimising brain health and mental resilience and she’s currently working on her second book, ‘Hyperefficient’ due in 2024.In this episode we discuss what stress is, how to recognise it in yourself, how to know what your stress triggers are and we also discuss how some people’s personalities are better suited to stress. Regardless if that’s you or not, stress affects each of us differently and we all have different tolerance levels. However, what is common for everyone is that it  can take a toll on our physical and mental health, and we now know it can contribute to the development of chronic health conditions.Hopefully after this episode you’ll feel less stressed after learning some tips and advice on how to understand, recognise and manage your own stress.This episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles. It is the first FDA-cleared birth control app. It’s natural and non-invasive, offering a brand new, revolutionary birth control option that’s given millions of individuals the power to go hormone-free. I have been using it for nearly 2 years now!Natural Cycles is not a period tracker - the NC app is powered by a regulated and certified algorithm that learns the pattern of users’ unique cycles, using body temperature and other fertility indicators, to work out each daily fertility status.To get 20% off your annual subscription and a free thermometer use the code LIVE WELL at www.naturalcycles.com/livewellHappy Listening!Catch the full episode now.www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

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 financial health looks like?What even is financial health? If you are yet to explore this, then this podcast is for you.Today, Sarah Ann speaks to Melanie Eusebe MBE, author of ‘Financial Wellness and How to find it.’In this episode Melanie shares her journey of how she took control of her finances to set up Money Moves - her programme that allows you to maximise your career success and wealth potential, ultimately giving you financial freedom.We discuss what financial wellness is, and how to get it with tips and advice on how to start, which let’s be honest, is probably one of the biggest obstacles for most of us.We also discuss reframing mindset around money, budgeting and breaking down shame and guilt around money, and the importance of normalising talking about finances. We explore how to have conversations with your partner around finances, how to set and enforce boundaries around finances and finally, Mel shares resources on how to help you feel empowered around all things money.Tune in for practical tips and actionable advice on achieving financial freedom and living your best life in 2023.Sign up here for the exciting free mini-course to RESET your health from Sarah Ann Macklin.  Starts on 1st Jan 2023!www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.ukMelanie’s Website: https://www.melanieeusebe.com/

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 ones a happy and prosperous 2023. Sarah Ann Macklin x

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 nutrition and mental health, and in this episode, we uncover mind-blowing research on how you can support your cognitive health.  What would you think is the biggest cause of death in the UK? Probably some kind of cancer or maybe heart disease? Actually, it’s dementia. This conversation with Tommy was so fascinating and honestly, Sarah found it hard to not continue for 3 hours! In this week’s episode, Sarah managed to get one of the best in the field to discuss cognitive health and with that, cognitive decline. Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist and expert in the field of cognitive health. Dr Wood has worked with top athletes to improve their brain health, and he is currently an Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Washington. In this fascinating conversation, we will be discussing how you can test your own brain health and what you can do to prevent cognitive decline. We will also be talking about the impact of work, stress, and retirement on your brain, and how things like biohacking, sleep, and nutrition can all play a role in your cognitive health. We discuss the recent conversation involving Chris Hemsworth and the gene ApoE4, and whether or not this is a strong indicator of developing dementia later in life. So join us for this enlightening conversation with Dr. Tommy Wood and Sarah on how you can support your brain health in the short and long term. Sign up here for the exciting free mini-course to RESET your health from Sarah Ann Macklin.  Starts on 1st Jan 2023! www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWell Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Brought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

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 information to trust. That's why we have invited Dr Larisa Corda, an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and one of the UK's leading Fertility experts, to join us on this week's episode of the Live Well Be Well Podcast to discuss all things fertility.With egg-freezing on the rise (even before Jennifer Aniston’s recent news around the topic), there is a lot of information and misinformation out there not just about this but about fertility in general, so we wanted to do a podcast and lay (excuse the pun) it all out there.Are you considering having a baby in the near future, or are you single and not sure of your options? If so, this episode is for you! We'll discuss the process of egg-freezing, how an orgasm can play a vital role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy, the mental health aspect of fertility, and how men can and should be included in the conversation.We'll also cover overall health and how it can impact fertility, debunk myths and misinformation and discuss IVF. Tune in to learn more about your options and what you can do now to help with fertility.Catch the full episode now.Sign up here for the exciting free mini-course to RESET your health from Sarah Ann Macklin.  Starts on 1st Jan 2023!Show notes:This episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles. It is the first FDA-cleared birth control app. It’s natural and non-invasive, offering a brand new, revolutionary birth control option that’s given millions of individuals the power to go hormone-free. I have been using it for nearly 2 years now! Natural Cycles is not a period tracker - the NC app is powered by a regulated and certified algorithm that learns the pattern of users’ unique cycles, using body temperature and other fertility indicators, to work out each daily fertility status. To get 20% off your annual subscription and a free thermometer use the code LIVE WELL at www.naturalcycles.com/livewell ---------Minami Health is one not to miss for your omega-3 daily needs. If you do not consume 1-2 portions of oily fish a week, check out there extensive range to keep your omega-3 doses up to scratch. Just visit https://www.revital.co.uk/pages/search-results?q=minami---------www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

Welcome to this week’s slice of wellbeing with author, psychotherapist and top anxiety expert, Josh Fletcher.You might recognise him from videos on socials during the pandemic as Anxiety Josh where he shared his own story as well as advice having suffered from crippling anxiety; including panic attacks, agoraphobia, health anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), as well as intrusive thoughts and obsessive compulsive behaviours.Josh openly discusses his own story of how he came to be diagnosed, how he overcame his anxieties and his journey to becoming a not-so-traditional- psychotherapist.We cover:How all the different types of therapy out thereHow to find the correct therapy for youTips for picking a therapistRisk factors for anxietyHow to deal with guilt and shameHow to reframe anxiety.Tools and techniques to helpVunberality pornBoundariesCommon beliefs around anxiety which may not be trueJosh has his own podcast called Panic Pod and has written three books, Panicking about Panic, Practical about Panic and co-wrote Untangle Your Anxiety with Dean Stott. He’s currently writing another book called, “And how does that make you feel?” (great title!) which revolves around 4 fictional characters all with different anxious presentations. His main reason behind the book?  To normalise therapy and to get people going while also showing the other side and showing therapists are human too.Please be aware this episode also covers topics including loss and grief.Show notes:Sign up here for the exciting free mini-course to RESET your health from Sarah Ann Macklin.  Starts on 1st Jan 2023!www.livewellbewell.io#LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

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 demanding lives and increasing population, leads to damaging effects on our health and our planet and overall food system? We hear of the importance and worry of the extinction of animals but are we as aware of the extinction of our foods?Did you know we could eat some 300,000 plant species yet we eat a mere 200 species globally, and half our plant-sourced protein and calories come from just three:  maize, rice and wheat? Or that there are 1500 types of banana, yet globally we mass produce only one - The Cavendish? Our ancestors weren’t eating eggs and avocado on toast, fish and chips or mountain burgers, so what were they eating and how did we get to the foods we eat today?In today’s episode of the #LiveWellBeWell Podcast, we speak to journalist, author and presenter of the BBC Radio 4 Food Programme, Dan Saladino.Dan’s love of food traditions and discovery of something called “The Ark of Taste” - an international catalogue of endangered heritage foods- led him to write his book, “Eating to Extinction.”You might be thinking, so what if we only eat one type of banana, does it matter if we lose a type of cheese produced in Albania or a type of corn grown in Mexico? Well yes, because it means we’re losing biodiversity within the human food chain which has already had a big impact on our gut microbiome and our wider health, mentally and physically.In this episode, we hear amazing stories from Dan’s travels all around the world as he meets farmers, scientists, producers and indigenous communities who are defending food traditions and fighting for change. We learn how our change in taste has evolved over the years, how historical events have impacted the food we eat today, processes and traditions we’ve lost, and how technology is helping to keep some of those traditions alive.We also discuss the relationship between the problems in our food systems and our health and the importance of diversity, not just in our diets but in agriculture, and the impact it is having on our health and the planet.Show notes:Sign up here for the exciting free mini-course to RESET your health from Sarah Ann Macklin.  Starts on 1st Jan 2023!www.livewellbewell.io#LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

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 breaks it down really clearly in this clip.Catch the full episode with Dr Tommy Wood here.Happy Listening!www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin |www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective |www.bewellcollective.co.uk