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

Calories are ubiquitous, and we can’t seem to escape them. Are we too fixated on them and should we be looking at a wider picture? Giles Yeo MBE, a Cambridge University research scientist who studies the genetics of obesity, who looks at how our brains control food intake and play a critical role in modulating appetitive behaviour. In this podcast we explore why looking simply at calories for weight loss could be flawed. How and why are all calories different and how does this impact our weight goals and overall health? We explore the hidden truths behind sugar, and why in our western diet we consume such high amounts. Is sugar really addictive and are we aware of how much sugar we are consuming? How become more aware of sugar within our diets and overall how should we be approach our eating happens to optimise our best selves. Show notes Podcast host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: Giles Yeo | @GilesYeo This weeks sponsors Vital Proteins:  Vital proteins creamer delivers 10g of collagen peptides per serving and you can add it to your morning coffee or smoothie, which is quick and efficient for many people living busy lives. Use the code CREAMER for free standard delivery  Check them out here: www.vitalproteins.co.uk

Almost half of British adults are not aware of  government guidelines and 1-6 adults in the UK have low levels of vitamin D.  Low levels of Vitamin D have been associated with low mood, a poor immune system, increased risk of respiratory infections, COVID-19 and also an increase in all cause mortality.  We've also heard on the other hand that too much vitamin D can cause toxicity - but how strong is the research here?  There is a lot of noise surrounding this vitamin -but what are the true health facts? How much should we be taking and what are our risks with taking too little? In today'd episode I speak to immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi,  who explains the latest research spanning this vitamin!  Show Notes * Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com * Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Better You  This weeks podcast is sponsored by Better You * You can use the code BEWELL for free delivery on your vitamin D spray. You can visit their website here

40-50% of our day is made up of habits. Scientific research has shown us that trying to rely on willpower, external motivations and white knuckling your way to success does not work. So what does work? In today's episode I speak to Dr Heather McKee, who is the UK’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist. Having studied health behaviour change psychology for 10 years, her mission is to offer a sustainable, evidence-based alternative to an industry saturated with quick fixes and health fads. In this episode we find the understanding and tools to the power and longevity behind sticking to habits. Show notes @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Dr Heather Mckee: https://www.drheathermckee.co.uk/ Todays Sponsors Casa Curua https://www.casacuraofficial.com/discount/SARAH15 Discount code is SARAH15 for 15% off  Podcast live tickets: Come and see us at the season finale of season 6! Grab your tickets below: https://www.bewellcollective.co.uk/events/podcast-live-ticket  

Acceptance is the ability to unconditionally value all parts of who you are. That means you acknowledge all of yourself, the good parts and the things that need improvement. For most of us, self-acceptance can be hard. We tend to be critical of ourselves, but there are a number of ways to learn to accept yourself and your life. It all begins with your state of mind. In todays episode I speak to Ramael Scully – or just Scully, as he is known – was born in 1979 in Malaysia to a mother of Chinese and Indian heritage and a father with Malay and Irish blood. He was head chef at Nopi, and now has his very own restaurant called Scully. Scully makes exploring the world through food an adventure, which when I spoke to him about his life journey was exactly what he had personally experienced.    Show Notes @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk    Scully https://www.scullyrestaurant.com/    

Life doesn't always go to plan. Even when you think you’re sure what you want in life, you may have to dodge some curveballs.  When our paths change suddenly or we feel that we've lost our purpose, it can feel extremely destabilizing.  In today’s episode fitness trainer and author Bradley Simmonds revels his personal journey connected to mental health and exercise. Bradleys fitness journey began after an ACL injury cut short his footballing career at Queen’s Park Rangers. Still in a cast, he began studying for his PT qualifications and fast-forward several years, he’s now one of the capital’s go-to trainers, having worked with everyone from Louise Redknapp to Premier League footballers.  This weeks episodes sponsors: www.oofos.co.uk  Show notes: Show notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Bradley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleysimmonds/?hl=en Get It Done is currently available online at getitdone.fitness and via app on iOS, Android & Apple TV. Subscriptions start at £22 per month. Get It Done Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getitdone/?hl=en Get It Done:  https://getitdone.fitness/

Nutrition and recovery are two elements which can have a positive or negative impact on your goals.  In todays episode we explore the pitfalls you may experience when looking at nutrition and exercise. How do you know if you are eating the correct foods to maximise results and the importance of what to eat to maximise recovery.  My guest is Dr. Marc Bubbs, a Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutrition Director for Canada Basketball and performance nutrition consultant for a portfolio of professional and Olympic athletes preparing for Tokyo 2021. Marc is the author of the highly-acclaimed and best-selling book PEAK – The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sports which highlights the tactics and strategies of elite athletes and performance staff in professional sport. Show notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk  Follow: @DrBubbs | DrBubbs.com This weeks sponsors OHMG water. For your 30% off use the code BWC30 30% 

It is estimated that two billion euro’s a year is the size of the European market of CBD. Already, the plant extract is being added to cheeseburgers, toothpicks and breath sprays. The World Health Organisation reports “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential….To date, there is no evidence of public health problems associated the use of pure CBD”.  Part of CBD’s popularity is that it purports to be “nonpsychoactive,” and that consumers can reap health benefits from the plant without the high (or the midnight pizza munchies).  In today's episode we explore the facts and science surrounding the trendy CBD market. Dr Julie Moltke is a peer-reviewed clinical researcher and industry consultant with a focus on medicinal cannabis and holistic health. Dr Julie Moltke prescribes medicinal cannabis at Horsted Institute in Denmark and works in child psychiatry in Sweden. She is on the advisory board of The Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group, The Primary Care Cannabis Network, and the patient organisation CPASS, among others. Show Notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @julie.moltke www.drjuliemoltke.com |Author of "A Quick Guide to CBD" |  FREE SAMPLE OF CBD with Columbia Care Add to your basket a 10ml Broad Spectrum CBD oil and use the code LBWBFREE at the checkout to get your FREE CBD sample! One per customer, available on www.shop.col-care.uk

There are a number of dimensions when it comes to positive mental health, one of which is resilience. Resilience is the process of being able to adapt well and bounce back quickly in times of stress. Developing resilience can help you cope adaptively and bounce back after changes, challenges, setbacks, disappointments, and failures. In this weeks episode I speak to Adelle Tracey, European finalist and world semi-finalist track athlete. Adelle understands how important it is to manage her own emotions surrounding resilience to develop thoughts, behaviors, and actions to recover from the high stress and pressure involved in competing at a world standard. Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Adelle Tracey: @adelletracey

Do you sometimes wonder how people can seem to find the positives in bad situations? Japan has the highest life expectancy of any country, with the average age on record as 90 for women and 84 for men. The worlds longest-lived people have social circles which support healthy behaviours.    Creating a healthy structure for your life, is one of the many components to longevity. In today's episode, I speak to the Happy Pear, whose mission for the last 15 years has been to create a healthier happier nation and build a community. They practise exactly what they preach.  Show notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: https://thehappypear.ie/ | @Thehappy pear Columbia Care - 20% off CBD I would really recommend this range of CBD and brand. They are very kindly giving my wonderful listeners 20% off if you use the code LBWB20 added that into the check out code on the www.col-care.uk website.

There are nearly 3.5billion active social media users, and every 6.4 seconds a new account has been created. Many of us use our smartphones as companions. We update our friends, work colleagues and acquaintances on our daily movements and memorable moments in our lives.  At its core, social media is a powerful communication tool that has changed how individuals interact with one another. It speeds up how people exchange and share information, thoughts, and ideas across virtual networks. However, social media does have downsides. Some evidence suggests that its use in particular, its overuse — can negatively affect mental health in numerous ways. In today's episode I speak to Niomi Smart, content creator, vlogger and the founder of Smart Skin. With a global following of more than 4.6 million across her digital and social media platforms, Niomi has spent all of her adult life navigating social media. We explore if it is possible to form a healthy relationship with social media and why this has been fundamental for Niomi.  Show notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk  Guest: @NiomiSmart | https://mysmartskin.co.uk/