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

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 the upcoming weeks. Tune in every Tuesday morning to catch them #LiveWellBeWell Show Notes:  Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

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 incredibly honoured as the host of this podcast to sit down and have inspiring, emotional conversations with such a diverse range of people. I’ve learned so much after eight seasons, but even more especially after these 12 episodes because this season we took a real, drive focus by increasing our production and going to every single guest’s house all over the country. And through that, being in their homes, connecting to them more personally, not only do I remember all of those conversations, but I really felt a sense that they opened up to me more as well. I feel really privileged and honoured. And for that reason, I wanted to end the series with a solo episode with all the things I’ve learned personally. We spoke with people from Professor David Nutt who looks at psychedelics and how we can actually wire our brain, to how the epicentre of our health is our gut health, and through entrepreneurial women such as Liz Earle, she taught me how we can engineer our own serendipity. So all of my findings and learnings, I am going to bring to you today to end series 8. If there’s anything you learned personally, please do let me know - I always love hearing from everyone who listens to the podcast. Send me an email or send me a DM. Show Notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

How can you supercharge your gut? Dr Federica Amati is a registered nutritionist with a PhD in clinical medicine research, who specialises in achieving optimal nutrition through evidence-based, personalised nutrition plans. Federica works as a nutritional scientist and consultant for ZOE Nutrition. The ZOE app launched in the US and the ZOE covid study uses the technology in place that is now the largest live study with 4 million registered participants logging into the app. But there’s more on that later because today we explore what the gut microbiome is and how it links with an individual’s diet and metabolic health. We look at our gut health and avoiding food-driven inflammation, and ask: could this be the key to achieving a healthy weight, maximising your energy, and overall optimal health? Show Notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: https://www.instagram.com/dr.fed.amati/ | www.federicaamati.com https://joinzoe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zoe/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ZOE-health/videos

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 ZOE Predict study, which you may remember if you listened to Tim Spector's episode from a few weeks ago.   And before you hit play, I want to ask you a few questions and just take a moment to actually look at the complexity of your own diet.   Do you analyse calories?   Do you look at macros?  Or do you follow a specific diet to optimise your health?   As a nutritionist, I am always interested in what inspires people to make choices around their diet.   As individuals, we are complex, but in today's episode, we break down how complex the food we consume is too, and how this impacts our own health.  And you may be surprised that the type of diet style you have adopted may not be having as much of an impact as you wished.   We delve into:  the complexity of food versus the complexity of us and how this affects our own health outcomes  the food matrix to help us learn even more around the complexity which lies in our own responses to food  the concept of how and when we eat is going to have a dramatic health outcome on our health markers  Plus social jet lag and time restricted eating.  This is a really interesting episode which I personally have learned a lot from. I think you’ll enjoy it too. Show Notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/sarah-berry | https://twitter.com/saraheeberry

Emmy Brunner is a psychotherapist, author and personal empowerment coach. Author of The Trauma Redefined, and Find Your True Voice, Emmy is an expert on trauma, and I sat down with her at her beautiful home in Brighton to discuss dealing with shame and finding your highest self. Emmy believes we’ve all experienced trauma in our lives. What we now refer to as mental illness is actually our response to those traumas. When we cultivate a compassionate relationship with ourselves, we are able to step into our power, creating a mindset that expects and generates success. When we learn to listen to, and love, ourselves we unlock this ability. This was such a powerful episode to record and I’m so excited to share it with you. As always please do let me know your thoughts on the episode, share it with friends and subscribe if you haven’t already. Show Notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @emmybrunnerofficial | https://emmybrunner.com Check out https://www.roadmancycling.com  I always love a podcast recommendation – so today, I wanted to share one of the podcasts I am listening to at the moment and one I have been lucky to also appear as a guest on, The Roadman Cycling Podcast. Hosted by the inspiring pro cycler himself Anthony Walsh who teaches you how cycling can be used as a tool for health, happiness and longevity. Anthony shares his own inspirational journey as well as guests he brings on 6 times a week – a dedicated man in every area of his life. Even if you’re not a keen cyclist, you’re going to love this show. Anthony talks about sports, nutrition and mindset – often with big-name guests. Make sure you head over to https://www.roadmancycling.com/ to check out everything that Anthony has to offer such as his coaching courses and his fantastic podcast!

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 after all these years it’s an honour to be the one behind the lens, shining a spotlight on his glittering career. Rankin is one of the best-known and sought-after portrait photographers around; he’s shot everyone from Kate Moss, to Miley Cyrus, to Madonna and to the Queen of England. He's also made a name for himself in publishing by launching ground-breaking magazines such as Dazed and Confused, AnOther and Hunger. On the podcast today, we go beyond the photography. We explore the sacrifices Rankin has made, the worries and struggles of a life behind the camera, and how he coped with the increasing demands in his life. We discuss how to maintain a work-life balance when the work is non-stop, and why everyone should get therapy. Photo credit: ©Rankin This episode is sponsored by OTO. OTO’s premium range of wellness and sleep products harness the power of the most pure and potent CBD and plant extracts to rebalance mind, body and skin. Not only do they look chic, but their two tinctures, the Power and Sleep Drops, I personally love! They really help me feel grounded and calmer. In the morning to help steady my focus. I use their power drops which contain a zesty orange flavour, cacao husk and vitamins C, D3 and E. I can find mornings quite stressful without my morning rituals of exercise, breathwork and OTO. Having Power Drops in my morning ritual helps me feel ready for whatever the day throws at me. If you struggle with switching off and sleep, do check out their Sleep Drops for a more peaceful night's sleep. They have a light minty taste, perfect for after you’ve brushed your teeth.  Sleep, we know, is the foundation of a calmer and more focused mind, and better health, and I would advocate sleep is the route to your health success. They are also Vegan, cruelty free, natural, and made in the UK. Discover the power of CBD: Shop OTO with 20% off on their website https://bit.ly/3ODcLxI using code LIVEWELL20.

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, mental health, mental performance and how we can cultivate a positive mindset and nutrition to optimise our brain health. Making sure Dan sets clear boundaries for his productivity and family life are his two key objectives. Dan has suffered with burnout to such an extent that he could not leave his bed for two weeks. And for many of us, we struggle with the ever increasing demands of work, social life and home life which for some can become paralysing. Wealth isn't measured in your wallet. It is measured in your calendar. Because freedom is life's currency and good health is life's power. Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health resources: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk *** This week’s podcast episode is sponsored by Victoria Tretis, a certified coach helping clients gain more happiness, balance and success in their lives. Imagine ending each working week feeling calm, accomplished, and happy. Connect with Victoria for resources and coaching to help you achieve this. 👇 😁 For every person who signs up for Victoria’s Summer 2022 Coaching Programme by the end of August 2022, Victoria will donate £100 to our not-for-profit, The Be Well Collective. 🤩 🔗 Click here to follow Victoria and find out more: https://www.victoriatretis.co.uk/be-well When you support our sponsors, you support Be Well. 🙏

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, famously stating that ‘taking the drug ecstasy is no more dangerous than riding a horse.’ He really does stand up for what he believes in, and I’m fascinated by, and in awe of, his brilliant mind. Professor David Nutt is a neuropharmacologist, and Director of the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. He has published over 500 original research papers, 8 government reports, 35 books and his latest book on cannabis came out last month. I felt so honoured to speak with Professor Nutt today. Expect conversations around psychedelics, how psychedelic treatment can lead to breakthroughs in mental health, and the impact of drugs such as cannabis and alcohol. We are in a mental health crisis, and opening our eyes to new fields of research and treatments can be so beneficial for us. Keep an open mind, and enjoy my discussion with Professor Nutt. Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health resources: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk YouTube: Watch here  Apex are this episode's sponsor This episode is sponsored by Apex Rides - the British smart bike and home fitness app - launched in 2021They're on a mission to get more people exercising.  Because as a company, they believe life is better with exercise. Apex is the most accessible Smart Bike out there - with rides created for all levels & moods - and the bike available from £15 per month with Klarna. The Independent newspaper and the Telegraph recently both voted Apex the best exercise bike available in the UK. Due to high demand for Apex's award-winning bike, we are sorry to say that all stock is currently sold out. Sign up to Apex's mailing list now to be the first to get stock updates. Check Apex out here Show Notes The Imperial College London is recruiting for a landmark study! The @Imperial_PRG is recruiting for a PET/MRI imaging study investigating synaptogenesis after the administration of ketamine. To enrol on this study you must have not consumed any psychedelic or ketamine for at least 6 months. To find out more information contact joseph.peill18@imperial.ac.uk *** Link: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-research-centre/trials/

Grammy nominated artist Kimberly Wyatt has sold 15 million albums and 40 million singles sales worldwide. She has reached pop success all over the world touring with one of the biggest selling girl groups of all time, The Pussycat Dolls. Resilience is the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Being resilient does not mean that people don't experience stress, it's just how you manage and deal with the stress which comes your way. Find Kimberly’s dance academy here. *** This episode is sponsored by Apex Rides - the British smart bike and home fitness app - launched in 2021 They're on a mission to get more people exercising.  Because as a company, they believe life is better with exercise. Apex is the most accessible Smart Bike out there - with rides created for all levels & moods - and the bike available from £15 per month with Klarna. The Independent newspaper and the Telegraph recently both voted Apex the best exercise bike available in the UK. Due to high demand for Apex's award-winning bike, we are sorry to say that all stock is currently sold out. Sign up to Apex's mailing list now to be the first to get stock updates. https://apexrides.com/products/bike

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 in the top 1% globally for most-cited scientists, and in March 2020 he launched what is now the world’s largest ongoing study: the ZOE covid symptom study app. Since then he has gained more than 4 million users recording their daily symptoms and helped millions improve their health. Diving deep into the world of gut health this week, Tim and I discuss how the foods we eat play a key role in our health. We talk about personalised nutrition and how you can optimise your health.  We cover how our nutrition can help increase our longevity and what drugs are on the horizon here too. I’m so honoured to speak to Tim in this episode, as he is one of the world’s top scientists in his field. Grab a pen and get ready to make some notes! We explore how the ZOE data can inform our treatment of chronic disease, the foods that Tim swears by, and how we can all improve our gut health with nutrition. Today’s episode is sponsored by Bio-Kult. Bio-Kult is the UK’s number one live bacteria brand, backed by clinical research. The Bio-Kult original formulation contains 14 strains of live bacteria which complement the existing gut flora and survive the high acidity of the stomach. Bio-Kult is suitable for everyday use and does not need to be refrigerated. It can be taken alongside antibiotics, by children 3+, when pregnant, by vegetarians and as part of a healthy diet. However, if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy or you're taking any medication or have medical conditions, please do consult your doctor before taking any nutritional food supplements. To find out more head to www.bio-kult.com