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

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

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.  But beneath the glamour lies the struggles and battles with addiction, mental health and his battle with HIV. Tony suffered childhood abuse, addiction to sex, alcohol and drugs, and a diagnosis for AIDS. Today’s episode is a truly moving one. Tony opens up about his past, his high flying career; covering the turbulent and at times unbelievable life that Tony has led. The episode is slightly longer than normal and it does contain adult content. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BOUCLÉME This episode of Live Well, Be Well podcast is proudly sponsored by www.boucleme.co.uk, a naturally powerful haircare brand that takes waves, curls and coils seriously. Packed full of active plant extracts, essential oils and sumptuous scents, their products nourish hair from the inside out. Bouclème’s mission is to help you find your rhythm and fall in love with your hair, while celebrating differences and making a positive impact. They are also giving our listeners a 15% discount when using the promo code BEWELL on their website boucleme.co.uk (valid until 30 June 2022). When you support our sponsors, you support The Live, Well Be Well podcast. www.boucleme.co.uk

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 professional football contract, Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu struggled with persistent injuries in the subsequent years. Robson-Kanu played in the premier league, and internationally for Wales. He battled with continuous injuries, while he watched other players his age progress. After two years of being in and out of hospital, battling serious injuries and hitting dead ends with the healing process, he and his father decided to tackle it themselves. As a nutritionist, I’m forever amazed by the lack of awareness and education around nutrition in the sporting world. Nutrition is one of the main foundation and pillars of performance. In today’s episode: we explore just how far nutrition can go in its healing power. 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. Use code ApexCollective for 10% off the bike.  Offer available until end August 2022. https://apexrides.com/

Liz Earle has revolutionised the wellbeing sector. Her brand has forever changed the connection between beauty and health. I had the privilege of sitting down with Liz to discuss her journey to becoming an entrepeneur in the early days, juggling motherhood, and coming full circle to focusing on her brand and the wellbeing side.  I remember growing up with my Mum using Liz Earle products, and I always remember the emphasis on natural beauty care that they brought, for the first time, to the centre stage.  For more than thirty years, Liz has remained a respected and award-winning authority in the world of beauty, natural nutrition, health and wellbeing. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge as a broadcaster (having started her TV career on ITV’s This Morning in 1989, she’s still a contributor to the show), writer and trusted household name, as well as being a best-selling author with a range of lifestyle titles and a multi-brand founder.  Liz opens up about the trials and the tribulations of building a beauty empire, and how she got to where she is today. Liz Earle is a champion of women’s health, media influencer, author of 36 books, TV presenter, podcast host and charity-founder. She is also on a mission to help women celebrate every stage of their lives – especially that all-important second half.  This week's sponsor: Hu Kitchen, a brand who I first fell in love with when I lived in Manhattan, New York. If you haven’t heard of HU before, they are relatively new to the UK, bringing their chocolate goodness here in the last 6 months.  If you love chocolate like me - you are in for a treat! Hu kitchen are fairtrade and organic so it’s nice to know that you’re supporting a business that cares both about its consumers and where they get their ingredients from. At the moment it’s only available in Whole Foods and Planet Organic but you can buy it online at hukitchen.co.uk and they’ve given me a discount code BEWELL20 for 20% off. Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @LizEarleMe

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,” pursuing your particular desires, rather than falling in line with whatever everyone else thinks happiness requires. Studies have even shown that feelings of authenticity can go hand in hand with numerous psychological and social benefits: higher self-esteem, greater well-being, better romantic relationships and enhanced work performance. In today's episode I speak to changemaker and happiness consultant Samantha Clarke, who is on a mission to build robust changemakers out of the next generation of leaders. Her philosophies and neuroscience, therapeutic and positive psychology led processes instil resilience, deep wellbeing and strength to give her clients the power, intentionality and courage to do important work in the world. Through the key drivers of happiness and purpose, she inspires everyone she meets to innovate their lives and be their best selves.   👉 This week's sponsor: @Minami-health 🧠 Omega-3s contribute to normal brain function, heart function and vision. Lucky for you, Minami is a brand I would wholeheartedly recommend for the whole family as they stand out from the rest! AND they are giving you lovely listeners 15% off their omega 3 products for online purchases. 👉 Use the code SAM15 at www.revital.co.uk to get 15% off any Minami products until the end of April. Thank you very much to @minami_health 🙏 Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: Samantha Clarke www.samanthaand.co  | Be Happy First Wellbeing Programme | Love It or Leave It podcast | How to be a Changemaker podcast  

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 there will be elements of a balanced approach which will work for you as an individual. One thing we can be certain of is that a balanced and whole food approach to nutrition can help reduce and prevent non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. A movement towards plant based eating continues to grow, with record breaking numbers of 605,000 individuals taking part in Veganuary this year.  The power of plants is starting to take centre stage and to help me explore this conversation futher I speak to Dr Gemma Newman, author of Plant Power Doctor - a prescription for a healthier you.   Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for immune support. This weeks sponsors - Four Sigmatic Wake up with lion's main mushroom coffee!  Four Sigmatic products are organic and plant-based.  Every single batch is third-party lab-tested to ensure its purity and safety-so you know you’re getting the highest quality coffee and mushrooms possible. Go to Foursigmatic.com/bewell and fuel your mornings with some delicious Mushroom Coffee   Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: Dr Gemma Newman @plantpowerdoctor | @plantdowerdoc Twitter | @plantpowerdoctor TikTok http://www.gemmanewman.com | Buy Dr Gemma Newmans's book https://amzn.to/3DjnRTN   

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 with material success, but this illusion can come at a high cost in our mental health, resulting in low self-esteem, insecurity and anxiety.  We are often most terrified of the thing that makes us the most human, the ability to feel. We’ve created our own patterns through learnt behaviours of how we should perform, think and feel, yet is this pattern really making us happy? To help me delve into this conversation a little further, I speak with Poppy Jamie who is one of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, podcast hosts and speakers in the mental wellbeing and mindfulness space. Poppy is on a mission to democratise conversation and tools for emotional and mental health and she shares more on this in today’s episode.   Show notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk  Guest: Poppy Jamie @poppyjamie | https://happynotperfect.com/ | Buy Poppy's book at https://amzn.to/36DFS2R 

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 1 in 5 have trouble falling asleep every single night.  In today's podcast, I speak to sleep coach Nick Littlehales who has over 24 years experience dedicated to improving elite athletes sleep and performance.  We uncover the science behind sleep and how we can optimise it for performance and recovery.  Show Notes: Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for immune support. All Four Sigmatic products are organic and plant-based. Plus every single batch is third-party lab-tested to ensure its purity and safety-so you know you’re getting the highest quality coffee and mushrooms possible. Shop Foursigmatic.com/bewell and fuel your mornings with some delicious Mushroom Coffee Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk  Guest: Nick Littlehales @_sportsleepcoach | www.sportsleepcoach.com   Workshop   Book into Be Well Collective's March workshop 'Understanding Anxiety Triggers and what to do about them'    Taking place online at 6.30pm GMT on 22nd March   https://www.bewellcollective.co.uk/workshops-archives/understanding-our-anxiety-triggers   Everyone is welcome! 

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 are vital to our mental and emotional well-being and even our survival. Humans have an inherent desire to be close to other people — to connect and build relationships So what is the key to building and sustainable healthy long term relationships?   Lucy is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and psychotherapist. She’s the author of 4 books, including the international best-seller Happy Relationships: at home, work and play. In this episode we explore what are the key dimensions to building healthy long term relationships? Links Find out more from Lucy: https://www.lucyberesford.com/books   The benefits of meditation for anxiety: https://www.londonmeditationcentre.com/   How to conduct a body scan: https://www.mindful.org/beginners-body-scan-meditation/   This week's sponsor  Try Minami's high quality Omega-3 supplements with code SAM15 to get 15% off to any Minami products from www.revital.co.uk  Available from the 15th of march until the end of the month.     Be Well Collective's March Workshop 'Understanding our anxiety triggers and what to do about them"    Book your ticket to attend at 6.30pm on the 22nd of March - https://www.bewellcollective.co.uk/workshops-archives/understanding-our-anxiety-triggers

Psychedelic therapy is understood to harness a therapeutic window opened up by the brain effects of the drugs to facilitate insight and emotional release and, with psychotherapeutic support, a subsequent healthy revision of outlook and lifestyle. In America, Oregon is legalizing mushrooms. Ketamine can be delivered to your home and people are micro dosing LSD to treat pandemic-related anxiety. Dr Martin Williams is a research fellow formerly in pharmaceutical sciences and now in psychology at Monash University. His interests in psychology and pharmacology have led him towards the multidisciplinary study of psychoactive compounds and their roles in contemporary society. In today’s episode, we explore the psychedelic renaissance and how we can harness these to treat and support  mental health.  Show Notes: Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for immune support. Show Notes: Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for immune support. All Four Sigmatic products are organic and plant-based. Plus every single batch is third-party lab-tested to ensure its purity and safety-so you know you’re getting the highest quality coffee and mushrooms possible. Go to Foursigmatic.com/bewell and fuel your mornings with some delicious Mushroom Coffee Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health: @be_well_collective.co.uk | www.bewellcollective.co.uk  Prism : https://www.prism.org.au   https://entheogenesis.org   UK l https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk