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Did you know that the gut microbiome has the diversity of a rainforest?
And that our gut health affects everything from mood and cognitive function to stress and reproductive health.
In this episode, we explore everything gut and microbiome-related with Dr. James Kinross, a leading microbiome scientist and surgeon. Dr. Kinross shares groundbreaking insights into the impact of gut health on each and every system in the human body. He provides practical tips on nurturing a healthy microbiome through diet and lifestyle changes, as well as the broader implications of microbiome science on global health and future medical practices.
This is a fascinating look at the gut and its profound impact on us. Discover how the trillions of microorganisms within us influence drug metabolism, mental health, fertility, and overall well-being.
00:00 Introduction to Global Medicine Consumption
00:37 Understanding the Microbiome
01:42 The Importance of a Healthy Microbiome
04:23 Challenges in Microbiome Testing
08:38 Impact of Antibiotics on Microbiome
35:37 Understanding the Role of Microbes in Immunology
35:50 The Importance of a Positive Mindset in Health
36:41 Microbiome Science and Health Strategies
40:58 Psychobiotics: Linking Gut Health to Mental Health
44:07 Fecal Transplants and Future Treatments
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Can natural hormones have an impact on healing your body?
In this insightful episode,' host Sarah Ann Macklin speaks with Dr. Louise Newson, a GP and hormone specialist, about the impact of hormonal changes on women's physical and mental health. They discuss conditions such as PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, and polycystic ovarian disorder, emphasizing the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking appropriate treatment.
Dr. Newson explains how natural hormones can improve well-being and alleviate symptoms, challenging the common misconceptions and fears surrounding hormone therapy. The conversation also covers the relationship between hormonal changes and mental health, the role of progesterone, and practical advice for navigating hormone-related issues. Tune in for valuable insights on managing hormonal health and breaking the stigma around women’s health issues.
00:00 Life-Changing Conversations
00:07 Understanding Hormonal Sensitivity
00:33 Introduction to Dr. Louise Newson
00:50 The Impact of Hormones on Mental Health
01:03 Welcome to Live Well, Be Well
02:28 The Prevalence of PMS and PMDD
03:54 Diagnosing and Understanding PMS and PMDD
06:21 The Role of Hormones in Mental Health
07:10 Personal Experiences and Hormonal Treatments
11:05 The Importance of Hormonal Knowledge
14:00 Navigating Hormonal Treatments
20:28 Challenges in Hormonal Healthcare
29:51 Empowering Women Through Hormonal Education
35:02 Seeking Specialized Help for Female Hormones
36:13 Understanding PMS and PMDD Treatments
37:07 Progesterone: Types, Effects, and Administration
38:51 The Role of Hormones in Brain Health
41:43 Balancing Hormones and Lifestyle
49:22 Addressing Heavy Periods and Hormonal Imbalances
54:17 Navigating PCOS and Hormonal Treatments
58:30 Communicating Hormonal Health with Loved Ones
01:02:21 Final Thoughts on Hormonal Health
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How can we optimise our health and take our cognitive performance to the next level?
In this episode, Dr. Tommy Wood dives further into the impact and importance of diet, nutrition, and mindset in the physiology of the brain.
With a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo, Tommy Wood has published dozens of scientific papers and lectured all over the world about brain health, metabolism, physical activity, and human performance.
Additionally, he has spent more than a decade working as a performance consultant to professional athletes in multiple sports including several Olympians and world champions.
In this episode, he talks through the importance of nutrient supplementation, its role in cognitive development as well as the required mindset for skill building.
Uncover the secret to hacking your brain, the science behind why supplementation works and how anyone can grow new skills and change for the better at any age.
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Can you use the power of your mind to overcome challenges?
In this episode, Dr. Ellen Langer explores the power of mindset in overcoming challenges and achieving a healthy mind and body.
Ellen Langer earned her Ph.D. at Yale University in Social and Clinical Psychology and joined the faculty at Harvard in 1977. Ellen studies the illusion of control, decision-making, aging, and mindfulness theory.
She is considered the mother of mindfulness and has written five books on the topic starting with her best-seller, Mindfulness, and her newest book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way To Chronic Health.
Through a personal story of loss and resilience, this episode highlights how our views of events shape our experiences of stress. Ellen emphasises the importance of finding joy in the process of pursuing our goals, rather than solely focusing on the end result.
You will learn how to adopt a mindful approach to exercise, diet, and nutrition, and understand that making the most of life's circumstances can lead to positive outcomes.
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What really is in the food we eat?
In this shocking and enlightening episode, Dr. Chris Van Tulleken explores the profound impact ultra-processed foods have on our health, society, and our relationship with food.
Dr. Chris van Tulleken is an infectious diseases doctor at UCLH with a diploma in Tropical Medicine and a PhD in Molecular Virology from UCL. He is one of the BBC’s leading science presenters and author of the groundbreaking book, Ultra-Processed People.
This conversation delves into the deceptive nature of food marketing, the challenges of dietary change, and the stark reality of food addiction. Plus, Chris discusses his firsthand experience with an 80% ultra-processed food diet and its alarming implications.
This discussion will not only inform you, but empower you to scrutinise your food choices and advocate for a healthier, more transparent food system.
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00:00 Introduction
00:05 Emotional Connections to Food
00:08 Defining Unhealthy Foods
00:17 Impact of Marketing Strategies
03:06 Ultra-Processed Diet Experiments
09:29 Consequences of Ultra-Processed Foods
26:36 Debunking Diet Myths
42:09 The Illusion of Willpower
49:21 Actionable Steps for Individuals
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Stress, long-term exhaustion and not being kind to our bodies can contribute to crippling emotional weight that can dysregulate our hormones and lead to autoimmune disease.
Sarah is joined by Dr Sara Gottfried to explore how we can assess our hormones, how to tackle trauma and speak about the amazing benefits of MDMA therapy.
Sara Gottfreid is a Harvard-educated MD with 25 years of experience, and author of four New York Times bestselling books.
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You have to change your diet to change your gut health, right? Or maybe not, as we learn in today’s episode.
Dr. William Bulsciewicz is an American Board Certified Gastroenterologist and author of the New York Times best seller, Fibre Fuelled. He returns to the Live Well Be Well podcast to share an incredible amount of knowledge about the gut, including how even the most recent food you’ve eaten can change the health of your gut microbiome.
We explore how we can put IBS into a permanent state of remission, what exactly SIBO is, and seven must-eat foods for an immediate improvement in your gut health.
If you have any questions about the gut, they will be answered in this episode! And they might just be the missing piece of the puzzle in your quest for optimal gut health.
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TimeCodes:
00:00 Introduction
02:30 The MOST important factors to keep our gut barrier healthy
07:50 How to increase fibre in your diet
10:35 The importance of resistant starch
14:15 How to increase resistant starch when cooking
15:20 IBD, IBS & struggling with fibre intake
21:15 Exclusion diets: do we or don’t we?
25:50 Your gut microbiome directly affects your immune system
29:20 It’s not just food that affects your gut health
36:40 The effects of social media on the developing brain
39:20 What is SIBO?
43:40 The Gold Standard test that no one uses
48:25 How to manage symptoms of SIBO
52:30 Don’t fear that food!
58:00 Burping: what is happening?
01:04:10 What Does Live Well Be Well Mean To You?
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Sarah Ann is joined by practitioner and co-founder of Sensate, Stefan Chmelik, to explore how the mind-blowing Vagus Nerve could hold the answer to improving your mental and physical health.
Discover what methods you can use to lower your stress, anxiety and reduce your chances of developing chronic disease.
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Can we really stop the overthinking process?
According to Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola - yes, we most definitely can.
As a world-leading Neuroscientist and brain performance coach, Nicole knows how the human mind works. And in this conversation she demonstrates that if you change your brain, you can change your life.
Through a combination of science and tangible strategies, this episode will teach you how to rewire your brain in just seven easy steps. Learn about the eight core emotions, what the stress & anxiety habit loop is, and why we all need a big physiological sigh.
This conversation is packed with insightful learnings and key takeaways that we can all use to become unstuck from our thoughts once and for all.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
02:30 How Can We Get Unstuck From Our Thoughts?
05:30 Cognitive Fusion vs Defusion
08:40 The Physiological Sigh
10:30 Different Ways To Visualise Your Thoughts
16:00 Aphantasia: Unable To Visualise Your Thoughts?
19:15 Visualisation Of Thoughts: The Lemon Experiment
21:40 The 8 Core Emotions
25:40 Choose Joy Over Happiness
27:25 Don’t Suppress Your Emotions
30:40 How We Can Stop The Over Thinking Process
35:00 The Habit Loop: Stress Vs Anxiety
38:55 Why Having Breaks Is So Important
46:30 How To Think To Improve Your Self-Worth
54:10 Realigning With Your Core Values
57:40 How Can We Build Self Trust
1:01:40 The One Tool You Need To Rewire Your Brain
1:04:55 What Does Live Well Be Well Mean To You?
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From the moment our periods start, we experience symptoms such as PMS and PMDD - but most of us just DEAL WITH IT.
This can lead to many serious health problems being undiagnosed. Sadly it could be a reason for more severe symptoms during the menopause, leading to an increased risk of heart disease, dementia and even early death.
And doctors are denying us treatment.
Dr Louise Newson. Louise is a GP, world-leading menopause expert and author of the definitive guide to the perimenopause and menopause. Louise reveals the answers your GP won't give you to put an end to severe PMS symptoms which can lead to an early menopause.
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