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

    Health shouldn’t feel this hard.
    I’ve lived it, studied it, and now I’m here to help make it make sense.
    A smarter, more human way to live well.

    Subscribe now, and start living well, for real.

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    Wil Bulsiewicz: Why Fiber Is the One Nutrient That Reduces Your Risk of Every Major Disease May 29, 2026
    Show notes

    Are you eating more fiber but still dealing with bloating or gut pain? That can happen when you increase fiber faster than your gut can handle, and it’s why the type of fiber and the pace you add it really matters. This clip explores why fiber is described as a key “longevity nutrient,” with evidence linked to lower risk of major diseases like heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and chronic kidney disease.This segment examines what fiber actually is, where it comes from (all plant foods, plus mushrooms as an “honorary plant”), and the practical difference between soluble and insoluble fiber. We also talk about why variety matters, how fiber feeds the gut microbiome and supports short chain fatty acid production, and why focusing on protein shouldn’t come at the expense of fiber when most people are already under-consuming it.

    Will Bulsiewicz in conversation with Sarah Ann

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    The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days

    👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes

    👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/


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    Behaviour Change Expert: The Real Reason You Can’t Change Your Habits | Shahroo Izadi May 27, 2026
    Show notes

    There's an entire industry built on the idea that if you hate yourself enough, you'll eventually change. And yet everything we know about shame tells us the opposite is true. So why do we keep going back there? And more importantly, what does it actually take to break free?

    This week on Live Well Be Well, I'm sitting down with Shahroo Izadi, Behavioural Change Specialist, NHS clinical trainer, and bestselling author of The Kindness Method and The Last Diet.


    Shahroo spent years working in addiction recovery, and what she found there transformed not only her professional understanding of change, but her own relationship with food, her body, and herself.


    We go deep into why so many of us associate change with self-loathing, why willpower alone will always fail us, and how the tools used in addiction recovery hold the blueprint for any meaningful behaviour change. Shahroo also shares her own story with complete honesty, including binge eating, a gastric band, eight stone lost, and what finally made the difference. This is one of those conversations that reframes everything.


    Here's what we dive into:

    - How shame becomes the enemy of lasting habit change.

    - Why the only habit worth learning is how to change habits.

    - What addiction recovery gets right that mainstream wellness misses.

    - How to interrupt the shame spiral after a setback.

    - Why body neutrality is a more honest goal than body positivity.


    Love,

    Sarah Ann 💛

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    The Great British Veg Out

    How to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.


    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-out

    Reset Your Health

    If your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days

    👉 Practical beats perfect.

    Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmacklin/p/download-your-free-5-recipes-to-relieve

    👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who read

    The Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

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    If You Enjoyed This Episode, You Might Also Like:

    Dr. Shefali's Approach to Shadow Self: From External Validation to Inner Alignment

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    Science Simplified, Health Humanised.

    Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact.

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    Highlights:

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:07:00 Shahroo's Story: Stammers, Weight, and Self-Help at Age 10

    00:10:34 Working in Addiction and Recognising Her Own Cycle

    00:15:27 "Better Than Well": What Addiction Recovery Gets Right

    00:23:24 Body Positivity, Body Neutrality, and the Thin Ideal

    00:31:38 The Gastric Band: What Happens When You Don't Change the Behaviour

    00:34:18 Social Judgment and the Ozempic Study

    00:43:33 How to Stop the Swing Between Extremes

    00:46:21 The Second Choice: Interrupting the Shame Spiral

    00:53:23 Matt Haig on Using Your Worst Days as a Reference Bank

    00:58:44 Writing Letters to Your Future Self

    01:06:22 How Shahroo Sees Herself Differently Five Years On

    01:18:47 Hatefulness Doesn't Create Change

    01:20:07 Self-Compassion vs. Self-Love: What We're Actually Asking For

    01:26:17 What "Live Well, Be Well" Means to Shahroo


    Why Pain Relief From Massage or Physio Often Comes Back (And What Helps Long-Term) May 25, 2026
    Show notes

    Are you getting short-term relief from bodywork, only for the pain to return a few weeks later? In this clip, I talk through why hands-on treatments can feel amazing in the moment but may not create lasting change if you’re relying on someone else to “fix” you, and why movement and self-care matter so much for long-term healing.This clip explores how fascia and global body tension can influence recurring pain, why aggressive fascia release can look (and feel) intense, and how a slower, more intentional approach may support the body’s own ability to reset. We also discuss walking as a powerful daily practice, why brisk walking is linked with a lower dementia risk, and the idea of walking backwards as a way to challenge the brain and build new movement pathways. Plus, there’s a fascinating look at performance work with elite athletes, including why improving a jump can start with learning how to land, and how slow joint movements (around four centimeters per second) are used to reprogram movement patterns.

    Jason Van Blerk in conversation with Sarah Ann

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    ***


    This episode is sponsored by:

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    ***


    The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days

    👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes

    👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/


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    How Chronic Stress Is Making Your Gut Hypersensitive | Will Bulsiewicz May 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Do your gut symptoms ever feel so painful you worry something is seriously wrong? In this conversation, we talk about why digestive pain can feel intense, even with issues like trapped wind and constipation, and how the gut’s huge nerve supply plays a role.This clip explores the science of gut pain, including how the intestines sense discomfort differently to our fingertips, and why having around 500 million nerves in the gut can amplify pain signals. We also discuss visceral hypersensitivity, where the gut becomes over-reactive and normal sensations can start to feel painful. I’m exploring with my guest why some gastroenterologists use very low-dose antidepressants for gut symptoms, including SSRIs to influence serotonin, tricyclic antidepressants (often preferred for diarrhea-predominant issues), and SNRIs like Cymbalta for targeting pain, especially when constipation is also present. Throughout, we keep it clear that these medications are not the primary treatment for constipation, but can be part of managing discomfort.

    Will Bulsiewicz in conversation with Sarah Ann

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    This episode is sponsored by:

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    The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days

    👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes

    👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/


    ***


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    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/

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    Liz Earle: The Real Reason You're Ageing Faster Than You Should Be May 20, 2026
    Show notes

    Exciting news - pre-order my debut book

    https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9db12bc6-b7d3-4df4-bc5c-260e0303792cWhat if aging well wasn't about fighting your body, but finally learning to work with it?

    This week on Live Well Be Well, I'm joined by the wonderful Liz Earle MBE, bestselling wellness author, nutritional pioneer, and one of the most trusted voices in women's health. Her latest book, How to Age, is an instant number one bestseller, and this conversation is a beautiful reminder of why her work resonates so deeply.Liz brings warmth, wisdom, and science together in a way that feels genuinely accessible, and she makes a compelling case that the most powerful tools for longevity are often the simplest and most free


    Here's What We Dive Into:

    - How mitochondria drive almost every aspect of how we age, and why caring for them is the foundation of lasting health.

    - Why the best longevity tools are free: morning daylight, grounding, and filtered water, and how each one fuels cellular energy.

    - How disrupted light signals quietly wreck sleep and mood, and why "sky before screens" is a rule worth keeping.

    - What structured water and hydrogen water actually are, and how to make your daily hydration work harder.

    - Why sunscreen timing matters more than we think, and what the science of UVA and UVB really says.

    - How perimenopause, exhaustion, and poor sleep are often connected, and what Liz wishes she had known sooner.

    - Why Liz has never said "anti-aging" and why she believes the pro-aging revolution starts with women like us.


    Love,

    Sarah Ann 💛

    ***

    This episode is sponsored by:

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    Rested is available now and Grounded lands later this month.

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    NOWATCH: The compassionate health tracker

    Connecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today

    15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/


    ***

    The Great British Veg Out

    How to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-out

    Reset Your Health

    If your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days

    👉 Practical beats perfect.

    Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmacklin/p/download-your-free-5-recipes-to-relieve

    👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who read

    The Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    ***

    Let’s be friends!

    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/

    📹 Subscribe:http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah

    🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin

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    💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    ***

    If You Enjoyed This Episode, You Might Also Like:Women's Brain Health: What Science REALLY Says About Hormones, PMS & Menopause | Dr Sarah McKay


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    Highlights

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:02:00 The 12 Years of Poor Health Women Accept

    00:04:12 How Liz Went from Burnout to Her Healthiest Decade

    00:08:17 What Mitochondria Do and Why They Drive Disease

    00:11:53 The 3 Free Inputs That Power Your Cells

    00:14:12 Sky Before Screens: The Morning Light Habit

    00:22:00 Why You Still Can't Switch Off at Night

    00:31:42 Structured Water, EZ Water, and Hydrogen Explained

    00:39:06 Why Barefoot Time on Earth Reduces Inflammation

    00:52:10 When to Skip Sunscreen and What UVB Actually Does

    01:01:00 HRT and Perimenopause: What Liz Wishes She Knew

    01:06:28 Why Liz Refuses to Say Anti-Aging

    01:10:12 The Two-Year Test for Emotional StressSonnet 4.6


    How Stress, Sound, and Self-Talk Are Reshaping Your Fascia | Jason Van Blerk May 18, 2026
    Show notes

    Have you ever noticed how a song can instantly change your mood? In this clip, I’m exploring how sound and vibration might influence the body, including stress responses and the way we experience emotions day to day. This clip explores the idea of the body as a “tuning fork”, where music, voice, and environmental frequency may affect us at a cellular level, including through fascia. We also look at visual examples of water and sand responding to specific frequencies and how that connects to the wider conversation about vibration, emotion, and why some people feel others’ energy when they enter a room. Jason Van Blerk in conversation with Sarah Ann

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    The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days

    👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes

    👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/


    ***


    Let’s be friends!

    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/

    📹 Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah

    🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin

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    Why You Feel Like a Different Person Every Two Weeks | Sarah Hill May 15, 2026
    Show notes

    👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes


    👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    Why do your mood, energy, appetite, and sex drive feel different at different points in your cycle? It’s because estrogen and progesterone shift the brain and body between two core reproductive “modes” across the menstrual cycle. This clip explores how the first half of the cycle is more estrogen-driven and tends to orient the brain and behaviour toward mate attraction and sex, including higher sexual desire and greater interest in men. It then looks at what changes after ovulation, when progesterone rises and the body shifts gears toward supporting implantation and pregnancy, affecting everything from the immune system and circulation to energy levels, mood, and appetite.


    Sarah Hill in conversation with Sarah Ann


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    The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.


    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.


    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days


    ***


    Let’s be friends!

    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/📹 Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah

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    Self-Compassion Isn't Settling: 5 Experts on the Real Science | Sarah Ann Macklin May 13, 2026
    Show notes

    Exciting news - pre-order my debut book

    https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

    Most of us are far kinder to strangers than we are to ourselves. We offer warmth, patience, and understanding to everyone around us, and yet when we struggle, we reach for the harshest possible voice. Why is that? And more importantly, what can we do about it?

    This week on Live Well Be Well, we are exploring the profound and life-changing power of self-compassion, bringing together five extraordinary voices:

    - Dr. Kristen Neff, whose 20 years of research built the scientific foundation of self-kindness;

    - Professor Paul Gilbert, founder of Compassion-Focused Therapy;

    - Philosopher and author Alain de Botton;

    - Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman;

    - and gut health physician Dr. Will Bulsiewicz.


    We dive deep into the biological and psychological reasons why we fight ourselves, and how shifting from a "threat" mindset to one of "care" can fundamentally change our health.


    Here’s what we explore together:

    - The Three Pillars of Self-Compassion: Dr. Kristen Neff explains why you need kindness, mindfulness, and a sense of shared humanity to truly heal.

    - Hacking the Nervous System: Professor Paul Gilbert discusses how to move from a "fight, flight, or freeze" response into a "tend and befriend" state.

    - The Origins of the Inner Critic: Alain de Botton reveals how we internalize the voices of authority from our past and how to start a "goodbye ceremony" to those that no longer serve us.


    Love,

    Sarah Ann 💛


    ***

    This episode is sponsored by:

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    Rested is available now and Grounded lands later this month.

    👉 Get 20% off with code SARAH20 at DIOME.CO

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    The Great British Veg Out

    How to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-out

    Reset Your Health

    If your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days

    👉 Practical beats perfect.

    Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.

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    Highlights00:00:00 Intro

    00:01:13 Dr. Kristen Neff: The three elements of self-compassion

    00:04:38 Why our nervous system defaults to self-criticism

    00:07:00 The "What would I say to a friend?" reframe

    00:10:00 Why self-compassion is a more effective motivator than criticism

    00:12:02 Alain de Botton: the inner critical voice and where it comes from

    00:14:43 Why some believe harsh self-talk drives them forward

    00:18:01 Oliver Burkeman: a personal journey through self-compassion

    00:22:25 How childhood patterns shape the way we treat ourselves

    00:26:17 The missing step in optimization and productivity culture

    00:29:06 Paul Gilbert: compassionate self vs the compassionate mind

    00:32:34 Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: gut health is about far more than food


    Why Telling Your Partner What You Need Is the Most Loving Thing Women Can Do | Dr. Laurie Mintz May 11, 2026
    Show notes

    Why does it still feel stigmatised to talk about sex, even when sexual norms are more open than ever? Because for many people, that lingering sense of taboo can feel like the missing piece, no matter how “free” or modern our culture seems.This clip explores why these conversations can still feel difficult and why that silence can carry real weight. As a nutritionist and health communicator, Sarah reflects on the emotional and cultural layers that shape how comfortable we feel discussing sex, intimacy, and what we actually need.

    Dr Laurie Mintz in conversation with Sarah Ann


    Listen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days

    👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes

    👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/


    ***


    Let’s be friends!

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    1 in 3 Women Live With Incontinence and Most Never Ask for Help | Dr. Rena Malik May 08, 2026
    Show notes

    Are you ignoring symptoms that might need a urology check? If you’re unsure what urology actually covers, this conversation breaks it down clearly and explains why getting an evaluation can be so important, including the reminder that it could save your life.This clip explores what urology is, what kinds of health concerns it relates to, and why timely assessment matters. I’m discussing the importance of taking symptoms seriously and not delaying medical evaluation, with a practical, health-first perspective and clear communication you can trust as a nutritionist and wellbeing educator.

    Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠

    Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠

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    ***


    The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.

    👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days

    👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes

    👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/


    ***


    Let’s be friends!

    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/

    📹 Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah

    🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin

    📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livewellbewellpodcast💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/


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