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

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

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/

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

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/

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

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!

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

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/

Most people think longevity is about diets and supplements—but that’s not the real secret. The key to living longer is shaping your environment in ways that make healthy choices effortless. From walkable cities to small changes in your kitchen, this approach has been tested in 70+ cities. If you’re tired of forcing yourself to be healthy, watch this.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/⁠#Longevity #BlueZones #HealthyLiving

There are defining moments that split your life into before and after. Moments when everything you thought you knew gets stripped away, leaving only what truly matters. For Dr. David Fajgenbaum, that moment came not once, but five times, each bringing him closer to death and, paradoxically, teaching him how to live.This week's episode explores what happens when the system fails you and you refuse to accept failure. When David was diagnosed with Castleman disease at 25, a rare condition where your immune system turns against your own body, traditional medicine reached its limits. But David didn't. Instead of surrendering, he became both patient and researcher, ultimately discovering the treatment that would save not just his life, but potentially thousands of others.In our conversation, David reveals the mindset shifts that kept him fighting when hope felt impossible, how AI is revolutionizing our approach to drug discovery, and why the cure for your condition might already exist in a pharmacy right now. His story challenges everything we think we know about medicine, healing, and what's possible when you refuse to take no for an answer.What struck me most about our conversation wasn't just David's survival story, but how he turned personal crisis into a mission that's reshaping medicine. His ability to stay curious even when doctors said there was nothing left to try, and his belief that the answers we need might already exist, just waiting to be discovered. David showed me that breakthrough thinking isn't always about creating something new, but seeing what's already there differently.About Dr. David Fajgenbaum:Dr. David Fajgenbaum is a physician-scientist, bestselling author of Chasing My Cure, and co-founder of Every Cure, a nonprofit on a mission to unlock the full potential of every approved drug to treat every disease it possibly can. Recently named to TIME's 100 Health list for 2025, he's revolutionising medical research by repurposing existing drugs to treat rare diseases. His TED Talk has inspired millions, and his nonprofit work continues to unlock life-saving treatments hidden in plain sight.Connect with Dr. David Fajgenbaum:Website: https://everycure.orgInstagram: @dfajgenbaumFacebook: David FajgenbaumTwitter: @DavidFajgenbaumBook: Chasing My Cure – Available on AmazonLove,Sarah Ann 💛***Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’For 20% off, use code LWBW20www.vivobarefoot.com***If you enjoyed this episode you might also like:The Brain-Immune Expert: ALERT! Social Media Is Reprogramming Your Immune System | Prof Nicolauhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zNw6pzv8qkSophie Scott on Breaking Free from Anxiety: Practical Strategies That Workhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyyUCN6j4W0How to Prevent Cognitive Decline: Neurologists Share 6 Key Brain-Boosting Habits | Be Well Momentshttps://youtu.be/I9k2zQV0ZzE?si=Pe8nQX3XClpm7HnR***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)David’s First Near-Death Experience (01:00)The Search for a Cure (04:00)Breathing Through Pain: Hope, Vision & Grit (07:00)Why Drug Repurposing Could Change the World (10:00)AI + Medicine: How Every Cure Finds New Hope (16:00)The Autism–Folate Connection (23:00)Building A New Kind of Medical Community (28:00)Lidocaine & Breast Cancer: What No One’s Talking About (31:00)From Book to Big Screen (36:00)Living Life in Overtime (39:00)What Live Well Be Well Means to David (46:00)***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah  🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin  📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition  💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/